Mikey🚚
@vanandcamera.eurosky.social
🚚 Courier | 📸 Photographer | 🌍 Traveller
Real-world transport & logistics.
Experience over ideology.
Politics through a practical lens.
Real-world transport & logistics.
Experience over ideology.
Politics through a practical lens.
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Mikey🚚
@vanandcamera.eurosky.social
· Aug 7
Courier driver. Photographer. Traveller. Left-wing but not tribal. Sceptical of political dogma, class snobbery and moral grandstanding. More interested in evidence than slogans.
Labour’s housing masterplan: make it easier to borrow more for overpriced homes, push prices higher, then call it “help”. Brilliant way to make housing even less affordable while pretending you’ve fixed the problem.
#UKPolitics
#UKPolitics
🚨 BREAKING: Andy Burnham will announce a new "Help to Buy" scheme next week
Called "Your First Home", it will allow young people to buy their first home with a deposit of just 2.5%
Called "Your First Home", it will allow young people to buy their first home with a deposit of just 2.5%
September 27, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Labour’s housing masterplan: make it easier to borrow more for overpriced homes, push prices higher, then call it “help”. Brilliant way to make housing even less affordable while pretending you’ve fixed the problem.
#UKPolitics
#UKPolitics
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The people of Piddington are quite right. Dumping 1,250 people into a rural area with little to do, in a building without the facilities to support them, isn’t a plan. It’s official negligence: make the decision from a desk, leave locals to deal with the consequences. #Piddington
September 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The people of Piddington are quite right. Dumping 1,250 people into a rural area with little to do, in a building without the facilities to support them, isn’t a plan. It’s official negligence: make the decision from a desk, leave locals to deal with the consequences. #Piddington
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It’s a lot more nuanced than it looks.But obviously “the villagers are racist” is far easier for the permanently outraged brigade than actually thinking about whether dumping 1,250 people somewhere with bugger-all to do is a sensible idea.
#Piddington #RealityCheck
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Piddington #RealityCheck
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
It’s a lot more nuanced than it looks.But obviously “the villagers are racist” is far easier for the permanently outraged brigade than actually thinking about whether dumping 1,250 people somewhere with bugger-all to do is a sensible idea.
#Piddington #RealityCheck
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Piddington #RealityCheck
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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7/7
The real danger isn’t simply that the far right wins.
It’s that mainstream politicians become so detached from ordinary voters that the far right becomes the only place people think they can vote for change.
That’s how political systems lose legitimacy.
#Europe #Politics #Democracy
The real danger isn’t simply that the far right wins.
It’s that mainstream politicians become so detached from ordinary voters that the far right becomes the only place people think they can vote for change.
That’s how political systems lose legitimacy.
#Europe #Politics #Democracy
September 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
7/7
The real danger isn’t simply that the far right wins.
It’s that mainstream politicians become so detached from ordinary voters that the far right becomes the only place people think they can vote for change.
That’s how political systems lose legitimacy.
#Europe #Politics #Democracy
The real danger isn’t simply that the far right wins.
It’s that mainstream politicians become so detached from ordinary voters that the far right becomes the only place people think they can vote for change.
That’s how political systems lose legitimacy.
#Europe #Politics #Democracy
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6/7
And dismissing millions of voters as racists, fascists or idiots isn’t an electoral strategy.
If mainstream parties don’t understand why people are voting this way, they shouldn’t be surprised when those voters keep doing it.
#Politics #Democracy
And dismissing millions of voters as racists, fascists or idiots isn’t an electoral strategy.
If mainstream parties don’t understand why people are voting this way, they shouldn’t be surprised when those voters keep doing it.
#Politics #Democracy
September 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
6/7
And dismissing millions of voters as racists, fascists or idiots isn’t an electoral strategy.
If mainstream parties don’t understand why people are voting this way, they shouldn’t be surprised when those voters keep doing it.
#Politics #Democracy
And dismissing millions of voters as racists, fascists or idiots isn’t an electoral strategy.
If mainstream parties don’t understand why people are voting this way, they shouldn’t be surprised when those voters keep doing it.
#Politics #Democracy
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4/7
Immigration. Borders. Crime. Integration. National identity.
Issues that were once treated as politically toxic are now central to European elections.
The far right didn’t necessarily win the argument.
But it has forced everyone else to have the argument.
#Europe #Politics
Immigration. Borders. Crime. Integration. National identity.
Issues that were once treated as politically toxic are now central to European elections.
The far right didn’t necessarily win the argument.
But it has forced everyone else to have the argument.
#Europe #Politics
September 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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2/7
Germany’s AfD has gone from protest party to a serious electoral force.
France’s National Rally remains hugely competitive.
Italy has a right-wing government.
Austria, Portugal, Sweden and others are seeing the same basic trend.
This isn’t a fringe phenomenon anymore.
#Europe #FarRight
Germany’s AfD has gone from protest party to a serious electoral force.
France’s National Rally remains hugely competitive.
Italy has a right-wing government.
Austria, Portugal, Sweden and others are seeing the same basic trend.
This isn’t a fringe phenomenon anymore.
#Europe #FarRight
September 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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1/7
The far right hasn’t“taken over” Europe.That’s lazy analysis.
But pretending it isn’t having major electoral success is just as stupid.
Across Europe,far-right parties are winning serious chunks of the vote and forcing mainstream parties to respond.
#Europe #Politics #UKpolitics #EUpolitics
The far right hasn’t“taken over” Europe.That’s lazy analysis.
But pretending it isn’t having major electoral success is just as stupid.
Across Europe,far-right parties are winning serious chunks of the vote and forcing mainstream parties to respond.
#Europe #Politics #UKpolitics #EUpolitics
September 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
1/7
The far right hasn’t“taken over” Europe.That’s lazy analysis.
But pretending it isn’t having major electoral success is just as stupid.
Across Europe,far-right parties are winning serious chunks of the vote and forcing mainstream parties to respond.
#Europe #Politics #UKpolitics #EUpolitics
The far right hasn’t“taken over” Europe.That’s lazy analysis.
But pretending it isn’t having major electoral success is just as stupid.
Across Europe,far-right parties are winning serious chunks of the vote and forcing mainstream parties to respond.
#Europe #Politics #UKpolitics #EUpolitics
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12/12
The RNLI’s willingness to respond should never become an excuse for government to keep expanding what volunteers are expected to do. Goodwill isn’t an infinite resource. #RNLI
The RNLI’s willingness to respond should never become an excuse for government to keep expanding what volunteers are expected to do. Goodwill isn’t an infinite resource. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
12/12
The RNLI’s willingness to respond should never become an excuse for government to keep expanding what volunteers are expected to do. Goodwill isn’t an infinite resource. #RNLI
The RNLI’s willingness to respond should never become an excuse for government to keep expanding what volunteers are expected to do. Goodwill isn’t an infinite resource. #RNLI
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11/12
If we’re quietly turning a volunteer charity into another emergency service because the state needs more capacity, let’s have that debate honestly. Don’t hide it behind volunteer goodwill. #RNLI
If we’re quietly turning a volunteer charity into another emergency service because the state needs more capacity, let’s have that debate honestly. Don’t hide it behind volunteer goodwill. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
11/12
If we’re quietly turning a volunteer charity into another emergency service because the state needs more capacity, let’s have that debate honestly. Don’t hide it behind volunteer goodwill. #RNLI
If we’re quietly turning a volunteer charity into another emergency service because the state needs more capacity, let’s have that debate honestly. Don’t hide it behind volunteer goodwill. #RNLI
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10/12
The trustees have a difficult job: help people in genuine danger while protecting the volunteers who make the service possible. That balance becomes harder as demands keep increasing. #RNLI
The trustees have a difficult job: help people in genuine danger while protecting the volunteers who make the service possible. That balance becomes harder as demands keep increasing. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
10/12
The trustees have a difficult job: help people in genuine danger while protecting the volunteers who make the service possible. That balance becomes harder as demands keep increasing. #RNLI
The trustees have a difficult job: help people in genuine danger while protecting the volunteers who make the service possible. That balance becomes harder as demands keep increasing. #RNLI
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9/12
Supporting the RNLI means protecting its volunteers too. We shouldn’t wait until people are physically or psychologically broken before admitting we’ve asked too much of them. #RNLI
Supporting the RNLI means protecting its volunteers too. We shouldn’t wait until people are physically or psychologically broken before admitting we’ve asked too much of them. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
9/12
Supporting the RNLI means protecting its volunteers too. We shouldn’t wait until people are physically or psychologically broken before admitting we’ve asked too much of them. #RNLI
Supporting the RNLI means protecting its volunteers too. We shouldn’t wait until people are physically or psychologically broken before admitting we’ve asked too much of them. #RNLI
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8/12
These volunteers have jobs, families and lives outside the RNLI. They’re not an endless pool of emergency responders who can absorb ever-increasing demands without consequences. #RNLI
These volunteers have jobs, families and lives outside the RNLI. They’re not an endless pool of emergency responders who can absorb ever-increasing demands without consequences. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
8/12
These volunteers have jobs, families and lives outside the RNLI. They’re not an endless pool of emergency responders who can absorb ever-increasing demands without consequences. #RNLI
These volunteers have jobs, families and lives outside the RNLI. They’re not an endless pool of emergency responders who can absorb ever-increasing demands without consequences. #RNLI
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7/12
Suicide callouts deserve particular attention too. Repeatedly sending volunteers into traumatic incidents, especially around known suicide hotspots, carries a psychological cost. #RNLI
Suicide callouts deserve particular attention too. Repeatedly sending volunteers into traumatic incidents, especially around known suicide hotspots, carries a psychological cost. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
7/12
Suicide callouts deserve particular attention too. Repeatedly sending volunteers into traumatic incidents, especially around known suicide hotspots, carries a psychological cost. #RNLI
Suicide callouts deserve particular attention too. Repeatedly sending volunteers into traumatic incidents, especially around known suicide hotspots, carries a psychological cost. #RNLI
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6/12
We’re asking volunteers to deal with increasingly complex incidents while facing growing political and public hostility. At some point, you have to ask whether that’s sustainable. #RNLI
We’re asking volunteers to deal with increasingly complex incidents while facing growing political and public hostility. At some point, you have to ask whether that’s sustainable. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
6/12
We’re asking volunteers to deal with increasingly complex incidents while facing growing political and public hostility. At some point, you have to ask whether that’s sustainable. #RNLI
We’re asking volunteers to deal with increasingly complex incidents while facing growing political and public hostility. At some point, you have to ask whether that’s sustainable. #RNLI
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5/12
Imagine volunteering to save lives, then facing abuse from people who believe you’re providing a taxi service for refugees. Whatever your politics, those volunteers don’t deserve that. #RNLI
Imagine volunteering to save lives, then facing abuse from people who believe you’re providing a taxi service for refugees. Whatever your politics, those volunteers don’t deserve that. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
5/12
Imagine volunteering to save lives, then facing abuse from people who believe you’re providing a taxi service for refugees. Whatever your politics, those volunteers don’t deserve that. #RNLI
Imagine volunteering to save lives, then facing abuse from people who believe you’re providing a taxi service for refugees. Whatever your politics, those volunteers don’t deserve that. #RNLI
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4/12
And now volunteers face increasing public hostility, with some portraying the RNLI as little more than a “taxi service” for migrants crossing the Channel. That hostility has consequences. #RNLI
And now volunteers face increasing public hostility, with some portraying the RNLI as little more than a “taxi service” for migrants crossing the Channel. That hostility has consequences. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
4/12
And now volunteers face increasing public hostility, with some portraying the RNLI as little more than a “taxi service” for migrants crossing the Channel. That hostility has consequences. #RNLI
And now volunteers face increasing public hostility, with some portraying the RNLI as little more than a “taxi service” for migrants crossing the Channel. That hostility has consequences. #RNLI
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3/12
Every new demand carries a cost. Physical risk is obvious. Psychological harm is less visible, but repeatedly exposing volunteers to traumatic incidents has consequences too. #RNLI
Every new demand carries a cost. Physical risk is obvious. Psychological harm is less visible, but repeatedly exposing volunteers to traumatic incidents has consequences too. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
3/12
Every new demand carries a cost. Physical risk is obvious. Psychological harm is less visible, but repeatedly exposing volunteers to traumatic incidents has consequences too. #RNLI
Every new demand carries a cost. Physical risk is obvious. Psychological harm is less visible, but repeatedly exposing volunteers to traumatic incidents has consequences too. #RNLI
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2/12
The Coastguard is a statutory emergency service. The RNLI is a charity powered by volunteers. They work together, but they aren’t interchangeable. That distinction matters. #RNLI
The Coastguard is a statutory emergency service. The RNLI is a charity powered by volunteers. They work together, but they aren’t interchangeable. That distinction matters. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
2/12
The Coastguard is a statutory emergency service. The RNLI is a charity powered by volunteers. They work together, but they aren’t interchangeable. That distinction matters. #RNLI
The Coastguard is a statutory emergency service. The RNLI is a charity powered by volunteers. They work together, but they aren’t interchangeable. That distinction matters. #RNLI
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1/12
The RNLI is a volunteer lifeboat service, not an unlimited extension of the state. We need to be very careful how much more we expect volunteers to take on. #RNLI
The RNLI is a volunteer lifeboat service, not an unlimited extension of the state. We need to be very careful how much more we expect volunteers to take on. #RNLI
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
1/12
The RNLI is a volunteer lifeboat service, not an unlimited extension of the state. We need to be very careful how much more we expect volunteers to take on. #RNLI
The RNLI is a volunteer lifeboat service, not an unlimited extension of the state. We need to be very careful how much more we expect volunteers to take on. #RNLI
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8/8
This shouldn’t be a left-versus-right argument. Austerity matters. Social change matters. Crime matters. Police leadership matters. But none answers the fundamental question: is the British policing model still fit for purpose, and if not, what should replace it? #Policing #UKPolitics
This shouldn’t be a left-versus-right argument. Austerity matters. Social change matters. Crime matters. Police leadership matters. But none answers the fundamental question: is the British policing model still fit for purpose, and if not, what should replace it? #Policing #UKPolitics
September 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
8/8
This shouldn’t be a left-versus-right argument. Austerity matters. Social change matters. Crime matters. Police leadership matters. But none answers the fundamental question: is the British policing model still fit for purpose, and if not, what should replace it? #Policing #UKPolitics
This shouldn’t be a left-versus-right argument. Austerity matters. Social change matters. Crime matters. Police leadership matters. But none answers the fundamental question: is the British policing model still fit for purpose, and if not, what should replace it? #Policing #UKPolitics
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7/8
And there is an uncomfortable choice. We can keep the existing model and accept that some incidents will stretch forces severely. Or we can redesign it. But redesigning policing means deciding what Britain actually expects its police to do—and paying for the capability to do it. #UK
And there is an uncomfortable choice. We can keep the existing model and accept that some incidents will stretch forces severely. Or we can redesign it. But redesigning policing means deciding what Britain actually expects its police to do—and paying for the capability to do it. #UK
September 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
7/8
And there is an uncomfortable choice. We can keep the existing model and accept that some incidents will stretch forces severely. Or we can redesign it. But redesigning policing means deciding what Britain actually expects its police to do—and paying for the capability to do it. #UK
And there is an uncomfortable choice. We can keep the existing model and accept that some incidents will stretch forces severely. Or we can redesign it. But redesigning policing means deciding what Britain actually expects its police to do—and paying for the capability to do it. #UK