#  @technopopulist Mike Jones
Mike Jones posts on X about london, starmer, politics, money the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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[london](/topic/london), [starmer](/topic/starmer), [politics](/topic/politics), [money](/topic/money), [the british](/topic/the-british), [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister), [elon musk](/topic/elon-musk), [has been](/topic/has-been), [countries](/topic/countries), [keir](/topic/keir)
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"@ArchRose90 You know Chris St George wasnt really English He was akshually born more than [----] miles away in Cappadocia (modern day Turkey). *sucks teeth*"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1706731523788112129) 2023-09-26T18:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Varoufakis' unwavering support for mass immigration shows little regard for the vital role of the nation state. His position puts our national identity and sovereignty at risk and could weaken the foundation of a high-trust society needed for prosperity and fair resource allocation. Varoufakis may have intellectual acclaim but his work lacks the meticulous research and clarity found in say Wolfgang Streeck's writings"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1710613756378554492) 2023-10-07T11:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's more common than you might think. In [----] Azerbaijani forces made public videos depicting the torture of Armenian soldiers and civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh Azerbaijan by the way joined NATO as an associate member in [----] and holds membership in the Council of Europe"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1710666431354827130) 2023-10-07T14:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"My ex-work mates had a good laugh when I predicted the Tories getting fewer than [---] seats in [----]. Time will tell if my crystal ball was on point"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1710787824029454419) 2023-10-07T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Throw in the fact that they can lure Hezbollah into the mix all while Israel grapples with internal political divisions"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1711035436343169465) 2023-10-08T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"And then of course youve got the United States. Uncle Sam's entangled in a seriously destructive proxy war draining NATO's weapons and ammo reserves. Toss in a looming financial crisis and you've got quite the storm"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1711036435111813405) 2023-10-08T15:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@AaronBastani Aaron hate to be the bearer of bad news but these pro-Hamas protestors aren't advocating for de-escalation. They're actually celebrating the massacre and kidnapping of innocent people. Witnessed it firsthand last night in Acton"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1711494553293689157) 2023-10-09T21:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@AyoCaesar Ash here's a glaring fact you missed: Hamas wreaked havoc today blasting a children's hospital & a supermarket. Shocking visuals from southern Israel's Ashkelon reveal the extensive wreckage notably a direct hit on the Child Development section of the Barzilai Medical Centre"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1712134013488414779) 2023-10-11T15:52Z [----] followers, 398K engagements
"@Deve_Dy @AyoCaesar I don't believe in collective punishment. I'm just highlighting the one-sidedness in Ash's version. Ignoring atrocities disregarding information closing off wearing blinders observing selectively and the like"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1712135999512252433) 2023-10-11T16:00Z [----] followers, 14.8K engagements
"@LoicTheStoic You might want to dive into Garrett Jones' book 'The Culture Transplant.' He advances a similar argument to yours but from a classical liberal standpoint supported by peer-reviewed data.""
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1712534612365226469) 2023-10-12T18:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@LoicTheStoic any spoons pub conveniently located near a Greggs and accessible via decent public transport"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1712589945951424605) 2023-10-12T22:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The fact that a lawyer needs to state this speaks volumes about the quality of today's "protestor" in Central London"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1713172529739682043) 2023-10-14T12:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JohnApplebyLD While he may not reach the heights of Marlon Brando I find Caine more captivating on screen than Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1713284028541870431) 2023-10-14T20:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Foreign policy often brings out the worst in people unless they embrace realism. The Russia-Ukraine conflict turned center-right commentators into deluded Manichaeans while the Israel-Palestine conflict led leftists into apologising for pogroms"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1713664726834573515) 2023-10-15T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@rfitz77 Sorry to be the bearer of this news but when young people envision Ireland today it's not Yeats Wilde or Beckett that come to mind. Conor McGregor is the embodiment of Ireland for them. 😂"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1713681898147299492) 2023-10-15T22:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@rfitz77 Whenever your tweets pop up on my feed I think of Conor McGregor. Whenever I read your tweets on my feed I hear them in Conor McGregors voice"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1713683942027448348) 2023-10-15T22:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Typical Gove Always avoiding the core issue and opting for superficial adjustments that hardly matter. Looks like a landslide defeat is on the horizon"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1716841105512087574) 2023-10-24T15:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The grim reality for tenants in the housing market is a result of our oppressively bureaucratic planning laws and a dangerously liberal immigration policy"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1716841890123788322) 2023-10-24T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The effects of immigration span generations - always keep that in mind. It goes beyond economic considerations. It also encompasses ethnocentrism tribal allegiances and the nurturing of social capital. Despite their imperfections the British people tend to be less ethnocentric than some other nationalities"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1716944577985159356) 2023-10-24T22:27Z [----] followers, 46.9K engagements
"@CityBureaucrat Is this an away-day for your sustainability department by any chance"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1716986286899073507) 2023-10-25T01:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In multiracial societies you don't vote in accordance with your economic interests and social interests you vote in accordance with race and religion." Lee Kuan Yew (I don't fully concur with this but there is undeniably some truth in it.)"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1717227910593925366) 2023-10-25T17:13Z [----] followers, 31.3K engagements
"Let's give credit where it's due. Tom has excellently distilled Dominic Cummings' revelations about government systemic failure. This is a must-read"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1719379594178937070) 2023-10-31T15:43Z [----] followers, 11K engagements
"You confuse 'patriotism' with being a sycophant or a useful idiot for state power. Why criticise this country It's clear: a broken housing market outdated planning laws hollowed-out high streets mass immigration exorbitant taxes a crumbling transport system obsolete energy policies anarcho-tyranny and a foreign policy that doesn't serve Britains national interest"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1723786741675368848) 2023-11-12T19:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This man is living in a fantasy world"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1726738546977906890) 2023-11-20T23:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bastani is a fraud especially regarding his stance on free speech and the right to protest. While Im not a fan of Tommy Robinson and find the media's fixation on him perplexing I dont understand why he was arrested If Robinson was inciting violence against Muslims that warrants legal action but so far evidence supporting this claim is elusive"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1728884715015331954) 2023-11-26T21:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'm absolutely hooked on this Twitter account @FranklinVH2 . Franklin believe it or not is just in his early 20s but he's got the wisdom of a wizened old geezer in his 50s. Between the financial boom and the marketisation of Higher Ed the UK is [--] years into silver bullet economics and there is a lack of faith in building a sustainable and diverse economy. I think that's more significant than what flavour of economic management a party imposes tbh Between the financial boom and the marketisation of Higher Ed the UK is [--] years into silver bullet economics and there is a lack of faith in"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1772381296955634041) 2024-03-25T21:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Since I've been in London I've seen two incidents of sexual assault on the Tube. Both times it was BAME men targeting White women. With similar stats coming out from Sweden it seems my experiences fit into a larger picture. In an advert about violence against women the monster is the white man and the victims represent diversity. How to turn reality upside down. https://t.co/QT17H8LjQ7 In an advert about violence against women the monster is the white man and the victims represent diversity. How to turn reality upside down. https://t.co/QT17H8LjQ7"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1777024996927304106) 2024-04-07T17:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mass immigration poses a security threat endangering women law-abiding citizens and the cultural norms that underpin our society and institutions"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1777033276386947199) 2024-04-07T17:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Check out this powerful speech by the esteemed founding leader of Singapore Lee Kuan-Yew. It's packed with insightful observations and valuable wisdom. Some might label it as leaning towards the right-wing ideology but diverging from the Burkean perspective. Kuan-Yew essentially advocates for dismantling a flawed system entirely if it's beyond repair. I share this view"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1777281355178561953) 2024-04-08T10:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] I had my first trip to Germany and one thing that struck me was the remarkable cleanliness and tidiness compared to the UK. Everything from the roads to pathways to bus shelters was immaculately clean. The hedges and trees along the motorways were perfectly trimmed. I hardly saw any fly tipping and encountered litter only rarely. Driving around Surrey and Sussex reminds me of South America - filth everywhere driving around pot holes and a general sense that nothing is getting repaired - this level of neglect can't go on because the realm is breaking down Driving around Surrey and"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1779547827212869934) 2024-04-14T16:30Z [----] followers, 14.7K engagements
"I never imagined Truss would spearhead the push to abolish the Human Rights Act. But here we are Bravo for the unexpected turn of events"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1779877251527356428) 2024-04-15T14:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Talking about leaving the ECHR is meaningless without talking about the Human Rights Act. Departing from the Council of Europe and the Strasbourg Court won't alter how domestic courts short-circuit the democratic process and core functions of the state"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1779879312612602017) 2024-04-15T14:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Cameroon party *by definition* is something that follows every revolting fashion of London intelligentsia downstream from the Bay Area it's what Cameron/Osborne think *the point* of politics is - Dominic Cummings"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1779971566505181479) 2024-04-15T20:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Liz Truss became Prime Minister because she embodied a radical spirit and a get things done attitude especially compared to her rival Rishi Sunak. Her time as Foreign Secretary marked by her hawkish/reckless stance towards Russia and China earned her uncritical praise from the media and bolstered her national reputation despite some bat-shit pronouncements like advocating for global NATO. However her volatile temperament and lack of strategic planning skills made her ill-suited for the top job. I'm at an utter loss to understand how Liz Truss ever became prime minister. Genuinely. It's a bit"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1783104338757321052) 2024-04-24T12:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This MP is either lying outright or at the very least completely deluded. Inflation went down because of a decrease in demand across the global economy mainly caused by interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Weve brought inflation down from 11.1% to [---] 3.2% You didnt do it the market did it The Conservatives Bim Afolami says the government worked very hard in partnership with banks to bring inflation and the cost of living down #bbcqt https://t.co/6pXLMn66E5 https://t.co/Ha0qiEnZc4 Weve brought inflation down from 11.1% to [---] 3.2% You didnt do it the market did it The Conservatives Bim"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1786168108723421368) 2024-05-02T22:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Taking the opposite stance I believe if Susan Hall a socially conservative candidate defeats left-leaning Sadiq Khan despite the Tory party's poor performance in the local elections it would deal a heavier blow to Rishi Sunak and his faction of "one nation" Tories than to Labour. This outcome would challenge the idea that centrist leadership akin to Jeremy Hunt's style is necessary for effective governance. If Hall wins London but the rest of the country turns red and orange that would be a damning indictment of Khan and a sign that London cannot be used as a measure of public opinion in"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1786410311693619225) 2024-05-03T14:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Tory partys collapse cant happen soon enough. Their indifference and neglect of core conservative policies have led to a society of perpetual migration and significant intergenerational inequality. They prioritised the Dinner Party Circuit over essential changes to Blair's legal framework often even supporting it. Their deceit regarding legal migration and mishandling of the economy/planning system have left us overtaxed underpaid excessively regulated and burdened with soaring housing and basic goods costs. Absolute shitshow"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1786729350815006980) 2024-05-04T12:07Z [----] followers, 25.2K engagements
"How can I even think about starting a family in London when I can't afford a house or even a spacious rental flat for a 'normal' life Why is social housing prioritised for foreign citizens over British-born people Why am I overtaxed by millionaire Tory MPs who splurge on Ukraine/foreign aid and domestic pet projects while neglecting our basic needs Why pursue a Net Zero policy without adequate nuclear power and gas storage Why am I funding a police force largely inactive on the streets Why support a 'Conservative' party pushing mass immigration amidst collapsing public services and worsening"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1786733815022375414) 2024-05-04T12:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The core question in politics echoing Pilate's inquiry to Jesus Christ is: "What is truth" The stark reality is that the Labour Party more audacious than the Tories on immigration DEI and public spending is poised for a landslide victory securing a long tenure in office. They'll be bolstered by a strong network of councillors mayors and a legal framework that reinforces their principles. The only feasible path out of this scenario is the annihilation of the Tories the loss of their donors and the emergence of a genuine center-right alternative. To enact significant change the British public"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1786889142124622329) 2024-05-04T22:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Despite my personal dislike for Ben Shapiro his assertion that "facts don't care about your feelings" remains valid. The short- to medium-term future for Britain is bleak and a global financial meltdown is inevitable. Trust me it's coming Labour's time in office will be challenging due to the combination of ongoing illegal immigration and a complete economic collapse. However within this chaos there will emerge an opportunity for a genuine right-wing movement"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1786891516813713570) 2024-05-04T22:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The political psychology of this election driven by a desire for punishment and catharsis alongside the first-past-the-post system are poised to deliver a landslide victory for Labour. This outcome will likely be fueled by tactical voting and reduced turnout among center-right voters marking a departure from previous elections"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1786896597571314106) 2024-05-04T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I personally see Gavin Barwell as the embodiment of a Tory Bourbon monarchy. He seems completely disconnected from the public and oblivious to material conditions yet fixated on advancing his own favoured factions within the government. Amazing that some people think the Conservative Party losing people like @RoryStewartUK (and @DavidGauke @AnneMilton Nick Boles etc) is a good thing when actually it is an illustration of what has gone wrong Amazing that some people think the Conservative Party losing people like @RoryStewartUK (and @DavidGauke @AnneMilton Nick Boles etc) is a good thing when"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1787418684396347891) 2024-05-06T09:46Z [----] followers, 18.6K engagements
"@StephenJensen53 You're deluded. Open borders and high-tax NIMBYism are causing people to leave the party. They're the main reason for the cost of living crisis along with misguided energy and infrastructure policies"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1787492192207950268) 2024-05-06T14:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@StephenJensen53 I'm well aware of the impact of quantitative easing on inflation. However the situation is exacerbated by population growth and a housing crisis alongside stagnant wages high taxes and low productivity"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1787501917146398859) 2024-05-06T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The creatures outside looked from pig to man and from man to pig and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which. Natalie Elphicke becomes the latest Tory MP to cross the floor and join Labour. These defections have only proved what many many Conservative voters and members have felt for some time now that there are Tory MPs who arent actually Conservative. Natalie Elphicke becomes the latest Tory MP to cross the floor and join Labour. These defections have only proved what many many Conservative voters and members have felt for some time now that there are"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1788198143844090112) 2024-05-08T13:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"These aren't just desperate souls seeking refuge; most are young men illegal economic migrants who've bypassed claiming asylum in France and pay criminals to smuggle them in criminals involved in all sorts of vile activities including prostitution and sexual violence. Some illegals have already committed crimes (including rape) yet all impose a hefty burden on taxpayers. Your misguided compassion overlooks the harm they do. The most depressing shift in UK politics. It's not just the abandonment of core liberal beliefs that's so concerning but the normalisation of ugly commentary about"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1788896943835316355) 2024-05-10T11:40Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements
"The peculiar thing about libertarians is their solid understanding of human nature regarding the price mechanism and the market discovery process. However they appear to falter significantly perhaps losing 20-30 IQ points when it comes to advocating for the importation of low-human capital immigrants from cultures incompatible with non-ethnocentric high-trust societies. Their expectation that everything will continue without disruption is quite amusing"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1789028623711600853) 2024-05-10T20:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kate think about this: If theyre genuine asylum seekers why didnt they seek safety in the closest country on their continent Thats the usual practice globally (& historically) like many Ukrainian refugees going to Russia or Poland. And if that wasnt possible why not try Turkey Or claim asylum in the first European country they reached instead of going to France Also why did they travel alone without their families Most genuine asylum seekers are a mixed multitude especially from Muslim countries in the Middle East and Africa. Why are most Channel crossers young men without dependants And why"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1789212380209058165) 2024-05-11T08:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I hate to sound like a broken record but it's Public Policy 101: when you're in a hole stop digging Moving to an insurance-based healthcare model isn't on the agenda for either the Tories or Labour. Even if Starmer brings in housing reforms they won't have a real impact without addressing population growth. And we can't overlook the long-term socio-economic effects of mass immigration on institutions productivity politics human capital and social capital. Ignoring these issues is just plain naive. @technopopulist your argument is the opposite: let fundamentally broken planning and healthcare"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1789251380131049819) 2024-05-11T11:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I hate to sound like a broken record but it's Public Policy 101: when you're in a hole stop digging Moving to an insurance-based healthcare model isn't on the agenda for either the Tories or Labour. Even if Starmer brings in housing reforms they won't have a real impact without addressing population growth. And we can't overlook the long-term socio-economic effects of mass immigration on institutions productivity politics human capital and social capital. Ignoring these issues is just plain naive"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1789253813905326205) 2024-05-11T11:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is just your weekly reminder that Rishi Sunak is no friend of the right or the conservative movement. It is no coincidence that Sunak wont cap legal migration or undo the Blair-era legal reforms"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1792473615654334485) 2024-05-20T08:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The most intriguing aspect of this story is the blurb for the eco rom-com. Notice the reference to the dilapidated church This represents the old order and old morality now in a state of ruin. The protagonists want to convert it into an eco-hub (the new morality) but must battle a property developer to realise their social mission. The novel provides insight into the psychology of the post-Christian boomer NIMBY. They despise Christianity property ownership for younger less affluent people and profitable businesses but are willing to use taxpayers' money to make sacrifices to their new Eco"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1792487787611971796) 2024-05-20T09:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Green Party has the most ruinous and incoherent ideology in the UK and deserves far more criticism from the media. The Greens effectively believe in unlimited migration and refugees yet they oppose building new homes. They also want to use state power to enforce speech codes that silence traditional views on gender and sexuality - views which are most common among new third-world migrants. The Greens push for sacrificing economic growth to meet sustainability targets while blaming the Tories for not helping the poor even though their own energy and tax policies would make millions poorer."
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1792494277404069907) 2024-05-20T09:55Z [----] followers, 142.1K engagements
"Back in Wales. I often gripe about the public transport and the absurd 20mph zones but one thing that truly impressed me was the tidiness of the shops and the serene atmosphere free from the throngs of rude people"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1792617640269119748) 2024-05-20T18:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Stephen33752561 They're Luddites on everything except carbon capture but this technology is still decades away from being optimal and scalable"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1792678762925928910) 2024-05-20T22:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@PragmaticPete I think the Greens truly care about protecting nature but their support for unlimited migration and opposition to nuclear energy might not help achieve that. lol"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1792686144133476580) 2024-05-20T22:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"One of the joys of being on X is interacting with monomaniacs like yourself. Its a constant source of joy and amusement. For the past [---] years Ive been predicting the downfall and complete humiliation of the Tory party at the next general election long before it became a fashionable opinion. I wont shed a single tear when they lose their majority. I dont even consider them a centre-right party. As for the Greens why would I panic about them They wont win many seats under FPTP. I just think theyre a terrible organisation full of middle-aged lunatics who dont take environmentalism or social"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1792813539133919599) 2024-05-21T07:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If the rumours are accurate and Rishi Sunak is indeed considering a cap on student visas it signals an intriguing shift in the Tory party's direction - a change I personally welcome. This move will also present a formidable obstacle for the Labour party to undo once they take the reins"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1792896184647921798) 2024-05-21T12:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sunak's got friends in high places and gets along with his staff. But he's got this snooty upper-middle class thing going on where he's all about bowing down to people from fancy families and loaded backgrounds. It's pretty sad really. You see it a lot in Westminster not just with MPs but also with think tanks and lobbyists"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793202976204476464) 2024-05-22T08:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Sunak's got friends in high places and gets along with his staff. But he's got this snooty upper-middle class thing going on where he's all about bowing down to people from fancy families and loaded backgrounds. It's pretty sad really. You see it a lot in Westminster not just with MPs but also with think tanks and lobbyists"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793214842188292143) 2024-05-22T09:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Do I feel sorry for Rishi Sunak No. He is fabulously wealthy and well-connected having received everything on a silver platter. He was promoted from relative obscurity with a limited track record and received substantial support from Tory grandees like Michael Howard and David Cameron. Fleet Street fawned over him when he was Chancellor during COVID showering him with mawkish op-eds soft-ball interviews and cringeworthy nicknames like "Dishy Rishi." He lost to Truss but was still crowned Prime Minister with minimal resistance. And yet despite all these advantages and strokes of luck Sunak"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793323776647553086) 2024-05-22T16:51Z [----] followers, 114.5K engagements
"No he wasn't up to the job. But he could have made life easier for himself by surrounding himself with super-smart policy wonks on the Right and asking the most fundamental questions: What is the easiest and most elegant way to reduce net migration How do we 'take back control' of the Culture War What taxes should we abolish and how can we simplify the tax code Which areas of public spending are ripe for cuts How do we return to the 'bobby on the beat' model and move away from police responders interceptors and community support officers How should we reform planning laws to make it easier to"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793336396092002776) 2024-05-22T17:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Rishi Sunak doesnt have a plan. Everything he does is scribbled on the back of a fag packet. His idea of governance is making token gestures to the media or fiddling around the edges for some positive headlines. When it comes to making real long-term changes like capping student visas he caves in to Tory grandees like you. Uncertain times demand a clear plan. That's what @RishiSunak delivers. Uncertain times demand a clear plan. That's what @RishiSunak delivers"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793409645983514943) 2024-05-22T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Green Party feels like a skit from Monty Python or The Young Ones. Theyre a bunch of clownish NIMBYs who fight against development reject nuclear energy and science and push for open borders with the third world. Instead of aiming for fully-automated luxury communism their agenda leans more towards non-automated primitive squalor. Whats more radical & disruptive. A party that wins [--] seats and operates just like Labour - but slightly more radical on policy. Or a party that wins 5-6 seats by [----] but which operates like this I think its the latter. Half a dozen Green MPs would be brilliant"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793424341423767692) 2024-05-22T23:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"So there it is The [----] Tory manifesto promised to lower net migration - the difference between people coming to the UK for at least a year and those leaving. At the time it stood at [------]. But since the Tories removed Theresa Mays cap on non-EU immigrants it shot up to a whopping [------] in the year leading up to December last year"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793572843428462830) 2024-05-23T09:21Z [----] followers, 16.4K engagements
"Make no mistake: the latest immigration statistics represent the biggest failure in public policy in modern British history surpassing even the [----] sterling crisis when the UK Government was forced to withdraw sterling from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793575619315319188) 2024-05-23T09:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Yes that's correct. Expanding the workforce undoubtedly contributes to GDP (goods and services) but this alone does not guarantee an improvement in living standards unless the economy expands faster than the labour force. What truly matters to the existing population is not just the overall GDP but GDP *per person*. As I'm sure you're aware GDP per person has flatlined over the last decade while real wages have declined despite record-breaking net migration"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793593320557404469) 2024-05-23T10:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Labour party will almost certainly make the situation worse unless they experience a significant change of heart akin to a Road To Damascus moment and enforce a numerical cap on visas. However there seems to be reluctance within the party leadership to take this step despite some Labour MPs like Khalid Mahmood and Darren Jones proposing rough targets for net migration (100000 and [------] respectively). It appears that they will stick to the status quo but may implement a 'carrot and stick' approach towards private sector organisations through so-called 'Skills Plans'. In terms of illegal"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793601160621732071) 2024-05-23T11:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The situation will likely deteriorate under Labour and not just due to their ineffective domestic policies but also because of an impending global financial crisis. This may prompt more quantitative easing which will eventually result in hyperinflation a few years down the line. It's a pretty grim outlook"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793637995389518113) 2024-05-23T13:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@PhilJC2 Sunak has few notable achievements aside from the returns policy with Albania and increased cooperation with Turkey. While his decision on HS2 may ultimately benefit the taxpayer overall his legacy is close to non-existent"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793638738637287547) 2024-05-23T13:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Its [----] and youre a City fan. A nutty professor in a modified DeLorean tells you that one day Pep Guardiola will manage your club while Vincent Kompany takes over at Bayern Munich with Craig Bellamy as his assistant managed. What do you say"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793701909309931882) 2024-05-23T17:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Its [----] and youre a City fan. A nutty professor in a modified DeLorean tells you that one day Pep Guardiola will manage your club while Vincent Kompany takes over at Bayern Munich with Craig Bellamy as his assistant. What do you say"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793702062842052693) 2024-05-23T17:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Rishi Sunak must be auditioning for a new series of Brass Eye. Visiting the Titanic Quarter while [--] points behind Labour is so absurd that its either a morbid symptom of Tory incompetence or a stroke of sheer comic brilliance. On a visit to the Titanic Quarter today I asked the Prime Minister if he is captaining a sinking ship going into this election @BelfastLive https://t.co/fjjPMhYX2B On a visit to the Titanic Quarter today I asked the Prime Minister if he is captaining a sinking ship going into this election @BelfastLive https://t.co/fjjPMhYX2B"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1793999146485232020) 2024-05-24T13:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Isn't it ironic that Baroness Davidson who praised Sunak as a "huge help" to those "steering the ship of state under his captaincy" is now poking fun at Rishi for his visit to the Titanic Quarter in Belfast"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794024920621498593) 2024-05-24T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The article Davidson penned for The Telegraph in [----] ("This is no time to gamble. Thats why Rishi Sunak has my vote to be next PM") is definitely worth a read. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of a One-Nation Tory. Davidson boldly asserts that Sunak possesses "a first-rate intellect" and credits him with protecting "10 million British jobs" during the Covid crisis (which frankly I find laughable given the political decisions behind the lockdown and the inflationary impact of quantitative easing). Ironically she also argues that the UK needs "some boring managerialism to work"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794051574232220140) 2024-05-24T17:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Claiming Labour has 'no plan' is ridiculous. Labour *does* have a plan; its just a terrible one. The Conservatives should focus on dissecting Starmers proposals and tapping into people's worst fears (which are likely to be realised). Starmer will push for affirmative action amnesty for illegal immigrants and massive spending on absurd quangos like Skills England. Pointing these out would be far more effective than the tired 'he hasn't got a plan' meme"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794099753489207484) 2024-05-24T20:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Be under no illusions Labour has a 'plan.'"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794109558341742734) 2024-05-24T20:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Disillusioned conservatives are talking about a Startup Party to replace the Tories who are incapable of providing a competent centre-right government. It's a good idea but in a first-past-the-post system money is the main obstacle. To break the Tory-Labour duopoly you need a ton of cash. With enough money you can hire computer scientists to gather detailed voter data (via machine learning) target key constituencies and run nonstop social media campaigns. You can also bring on top-notch staff and full-time researchers. It'll be interesting to see if Dominic Cummings with his connections to"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794303043728441491) 2024-05-25T09:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I wish I could offer an intriguing explanation for why Sunak called an election but the reasons are quite obvious: Sunak realised that if he waited any longer the media coverage of his party's performance would only worsen. NHS waiting lists small-boat arrivals skyrocketing rents exorbitant house prices and sluggish economic growth are all issues piling up. I'd also guess that the number of people he could actually send back to Rwanda would be minimal given Kigali's insistence on a 'bedding in' phase and the complete systemic failures in Whitehall (they've already lost contact with over 50%"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794410761730544085) 2024-05-25T16:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There are of course other reasons for the election announcement beyond damage limitation and front-running negative news headlines in the late July-September period. Sunak is now extremely jaded and crestfallen about his prospects having lost a lot of self-confidence. Psychologically he has already moved on from his time in office. He has also lost control of the civil service. Top officials see him as a lame duck and are digging their heels in. Believe it or not No.10 weren't overly concerned about losing seats to Reform given the local election results and they never really expected Nigel"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794421523450569160) 2024-05-25T17:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This doesn't mean that Sunak's decision was the correct one. If he had been serious about regaining votes from Labour he would have waited longer to see the Rwanda plan come to fruition (despite the many obstacles) and taken a tougher stance on Labour's DEI and migration policies. He could have imposed a cap on student numbers and eliminated the graduate visa route but he didn't want to upset his posh mates from Harrow and Eton. And of course Sunak wants to maintain his reputation as a 'moderate' for when he leaves politics and embraces the jet-setting lifestyle he clearly craves. In that"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794426169242026216) 2024-05-25T17:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I don't have a strong opinion on national service; I'm agnostic and can see both sides of the argument. But this announcement's timing is terrible and shows the Tories' misplaced sense of priorities. Young people can't afford homes their incomes are drained by rent and taxes and they're burdened with university debt due to a lack of non-academic pathways to well-paid jobs. Sunak should focus on cutting immigration simplifying taxes easing planning restrictions and scrapping GCSEs in favour of a two-tier vocational-academic education system. That's where his efforts should be"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794502521848791446) 2024-05-25T22:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@60sJapanfan Probably yes. But I also think Rishi Sunak is more left-wing than Brown. 🤷♂"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794822952812474591) 2024-05-26T20:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Good point. But it's still an irrational position to take. The Labour party can't stay in opposition forever; they're going to win an election eventually. So what's better Propping up the Tory party in [----] knowing that an alternative centre-right party will struggle to emerge under a first-past-the-post system Or letting the Tories sink into oblivion stirring things up and potentially paving the way for a new player in the political arena The longer the Tories remain in power the more decadent they become and the more emboldened the one-nation faction will be. The UK needs some creative"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1794826267352514910) 2024-05-26T20:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"If you fired 90% of the communications Spads in the Tory party its fortunes would improve almost overnight. These people aren't as clever as they think they are. For one thing Labour actually has a plan - a very dangerous one. Instead of denying its existence why not tell people what Labour proposes and why it is dangerous Sunlight is the best disinfectant isn't it Or perhaps the Tories secretly agree with Starmer's policies which is why they can't bring themselves to critique them A thread of Labour plans for the country. 👇 A thread of Labour plans for the country. 👇"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795014438677852465) 2024-05-27T08:49Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements
"The debate between communitarianism and individualism is fundamentally stupid. If you believe in generous levels of positive liberty you need a high-trust society to prevent voters from electing interfering nannies and pencil-necked managerialists. High-trust societies usually have strict immigration controls and a tough stance on violent lawbreakers. With a stable population and safe living spaces people can spontaneously form voluntary organisations that outperform the state in helping others. A simplified pro-disposable income tax system makes this even easier. So if you're a classical"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795032087793201312) 2024-05-27T09:59Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements
"Does the Labour party have a "plan" Tory party strategists say they don't. I think that's complete hogwash and here's why they're wrong. 🧵"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795034132591907293) 2024-05-27T10:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"First Labour wants to create Great British Energy a new publicly-owned clean energy company to "harness the power of Britain's sun wind and waves." They plan to quadruple offshore wind capacity aiming to support nearly [------] jobs by [----] and roll out a Green Steel plan to achieve near-zero emission steel production by [----]. As you can imagine I'm quite sceptical of this plan despite its good intentions"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795035537520181543) 2024-05-27T10:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Labour will invest a whopping [--] billion a year () in the second half of the parliament at the latest as part of their "Green Prosperity Plan." This fund will provide incentives to winning bids in the Contracts for Difference auction. Starmer will also introduce a British Jobs Bonus to encourage and reward clean energy developers who invest in 'good jobs' and supply chains in Britain's industrial heartlands and coastal communities"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795036871480729867) 2024-05-27T10:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sir Keir has pledged to abolish business rates and replace them with a new tax system allowing businesses to get revaluation discounts immediately. Labour will also support the OECD global minimum tax for multinational enterprises end tax breaks for private equity bosses and eliminate the non-domiciled tax loophole replacing it with a system for genuinely temporary residents. They'll introduce legislation on consumer protection for things like buy-now-pay-later schemes and ensure corporate governance frameworks focus on 'long-termism' (whatever that means)"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795038926953963832) 2024-05-27T10:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Labour opposes the break-up of Royal Mail and rejects any attempt to turn the service into a gig economy employer through a takeover. They are also dedicated to upholding the Universal Service Obligation (USO) as the companys central mission"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795039645308158203) 2024-05-27T10:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A similar thought crossed my mind The British public might find Labour more appealing if they didn't have a plan and waited until they won a landslide to 'consult' Joe Public. Of course that's the opposite of the truth: Labour knows what it wants to do in most areas. If the Tories actually made a case against Labour's plans they might make protest voters think twice about voting for Starmer"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795102730039538074) 2024-05-27T14:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Tories' 'plan' for turbocharging the British economy and reinvigorating Civil Society: [--]. Infinity migrants [--]. Infinity taxes and house prices [--]. National service [--]. [--]. "A better future for our children and grandchildren A future where they feel optimism hope and pride.""
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795125184606712044) 2024-05-27T16:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I wrote this article in January [----]. I think it has stood the test of time and perfectly explains what has happened since: the resurrection of Lord David Cameron the proposed policy of national service for youngsters and a quadruple lock for pensions. To a large extent Britain is less a democracy than a gerontocracy. Younger generations are increasingly paying for the previous generations retirement despite the fact that one in four pensioners is now a millionaire. Me at @TheCriticMag. https://t.co/exkRfHmbjo To a large extent Britain is less a democracy than a gerontocracy. Younger"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795208553067622849) 2024-05-27T21:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Conservatives National Service Quadruple Lock on pensions What else do you have planned for young people Compulsory Blood Transfusions"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795249422307319953) 2024-05-28T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JamesMo58386902 Immigration animal welfare blue carbon rewilding"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795493351514419335) 2024-05-28T16:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Of course you're not the only young person who thinks national service is a 'brilliant' idea. Far from it. But ask yourself this: is it really a priority Should a Prime Minister seeking re-election focus on this Labour politician Nye Bevan once said that 'the language of priorities is the religion of socialism'. While I'm not a socialist and neither are you 'the language of priorities' is key in politics because of limited time money and resources. With the high cost of housing massive immigration and our messed-up tax system national service shouldn't be a priority. It wouldn't even make my"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795591011818705105) 2024-05-28T23:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"At the end of the day Sunak's national service policy is a distraction - an exercise in smoke and mirrors aimed at disgruntled Boomers unhappy about immigration and NHS waiting times. There's nothing particularly inspiring about it; it's not going to turbocharge Skills or Social Cohesion. Far from it. It's just a classic exercise in SW1/Oxbridge bluffing a desperate attempt to dominate the media cycle and shift the focus away from immigration and the dire state of public services"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795593131410247762) 2024-05-28T23:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I hate to admit it but I'm actually looking forward to the general election on July [--]. The campaign has been a complete dumpster fire so far and I have no doubt it will only get worse. But the result itself - a landslide win for Labour - will be far more monumental and shocking than what happened in [----]. The Tories were in dire straits when Blair defeated them but this time they're going to be in much deeper trouble. Wealthy donors will look elsewhere and CCHQ will struggle to sway the journos and other rigmarole monkeys in Fleet Street. Undoubtedly the country's prospects under Starmer will"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795854259503685764) 2024-05-29T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"'Othering' is just a fancy word for something we all do to groups we see as different - like when football fans trash-talk their rivals or when politicians clash in Parliament. Instead of getting lost in big words Peston should've just asked a simple question: Do certain groups in large numbers threaten British institutions and the economy"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1795961499585765611) 2024-05-29T23:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ReemAmirIbrahim What does the lump of labour fallacy have to do with the impact of migration on wages"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1796226160474603807) 2024-05-30T17:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Hello my name is Mr. Nagol. And I come from uh. someplace far away. (Yes thatll do)"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1796243056535965914) 2024-05-30T18:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tice's statement has nothing to do with the 'lump of labour fallacy' - the idea that there are a fixed number of jobs in the economy. Tice isn't saying "immigrants take our jobs" or that "we need immigrants to fill limited vacancies." He's specifically talking about the impact of mass immigration on low-skill wages. In a free market economy wages adjust to balance supply and demand for labour. However wages may be held down if employers hire immigrants from cheaper labour markets. That's the law of supply and demand. Few domestic workers want to undertake gruelling jobs that pay less than"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1796255394991325289) 2024-05-30T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What we saw during the televised debate was Peak Sunak the best outcome and performance he could realistically have hoped for. This doesnt imply it was a masterful display or that it will influence the election result. Nonetheless given his intellectual and rhetorical deficiencies it was the best Sunak could manage under the circumstances. However it does expose the absurdity of the Tories Labour dont have a plan narrative. The [----] tax claim is based on the idea that Labour *does* have a plan and that it can be quantified. Clearly the 'comms' professional advising Sunak on 'Plan Plan Plan'"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1798410323164049509) 2024-06-05T17:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Yes SPADs generally come from extremely wealthy and privileged backgrounds. To them success means performing well in interviews or reacting to criticisms of their Tribe. This is the PPE-to-comms pipeline at work. They live in tiny bubble surrounded by sycophants and snooty MPs with a born-to-rule attitude"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1799017959912063307) 2024-06-07T09:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"My problem with the Tory party isn't that it's the 'nasty party.' On the contrary the Tory party isn't nasty enough. They need to be tougher on violent lawbreakers illegal immigrants fraudsters vested interest groups NIMBYs fake charities and those occupying bullshit jobs in both the public and private sectors (like DEI roles). The Tories should save their compassion for hard-pressed taxpayers young families low-income workers people with disabilities volunteers food banks and those who lose their jobs and fall on hard times"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1799115171354309080) 2024-06-07T16:24Z [----] followers, 29.7K engagements
"The issue with Sir Keir Starmer isn't that he lacks beliefs but that he upholds misguided ones. He is a product of the legal establishment and a proponent of the status quo"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801191353130295688) 2024-06-13T09:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Contrary to Miriam Cates' description of Starmer as 'Blair on steroids' he is more accurately 'Rishi Sunak on steroids.' I can easily envision Jeremy Hunt fitting smoothly into a Labour Cabinet under Starmer's leadership"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801192517951475893) 2024-06-13T09:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tomorrow I will write a lengthy thread on Labour's immigration policy. It will be a detailed and thoroughly depressing read. Sorry but people need to understand whats coming. I am fairly confident that my predictions will be accurate. Stay tuned"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801244921833157057) 2024-06-13T13:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It's quite amusing when you think about it. Keir Starmer a man who fails to inspire many including members of his own party and whose grand ideas include creating a new government body called 'Skills England' and abandoning the Rwanda Plan is poised to achieve one of the largest electoral mandates in British history. The first-past-the-post system for allocating seats is utterly rancid. It encourages bizarre voting behaviour marginalises anyone outside the two main parties and incentivises self-serving grifters to join parties they don't align with ideologically. Burn it all down"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801385771049374077) 2024-06-13T22:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"As todays Labour candidates gear up for an election largely focused on Tory misrule it is easy to forget just how much immigration and asylum plagued New Labour when they were in power. Have Labour changed The short answer is 'No'. 🧵"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801879537786961991) 2024-06-15T07:28Z [----] followers, 18.6K engagements
"Contrary to popular belief Labour does have a 'plan' for solving the Channel migrant crisis. The problem with this plan however is that it wont work and will actually make things worse (hard as that is to believe). Labour aims to combat people smuggling using a counter-terrorism approach. Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to make the UK hostile territory for smuggling gangs by treating human traffickers with the same seriousness as terrorists. Labour has also promised to set up a dedicated border security command bringing together experts from Immigration Enforcement the National Crime Agency and"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801882406950932844) 2024-06-15T07:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The problem with this policy is that it's already been tried and frankly it's failed. In [----] Priti Patel launched the Clandestine Channel Threat Command (CCTC) a centralised unit aimed at stopping illegal boat crossings. By April [----] the unit was transferred to the Ministry of Defence but leadership returned to the Home Office a few months later. Did the CCTC significantly reduce illegal crossings of the English Channel No it didn't. The numbers actually increased and we're heading for another record-breaking year if the weather doesnt deteriorate"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801885622384152958) 2024-06-15T07:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Labour will argue that their 'plan' is different drawing from ideas by former Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer. Commissioned by Patel in [----] Downer suggested that the Home Office give key figures a direct reporting route to the Home Secretary to ensure operational perspectives are considered in decision-making. However I'm not convinced this 'direct reporting role' will make any substantial difference. The Home Office already has Stuart Skeates appointed Director General for Strategic Operations in April 2023"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801887734761447758) 2024-06-15T08:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Other task forces like Project INVIGOR have long existed to combat human traffickers. They've been successful in gathering and sharing intelligence with Europol and coordinating international arrests. Sir Keir Starmer promises 'real-time intelligence' but we already have such capabilities and once again they haven't made a significant dent in the numbers. According to the NCA Project INVIGOR includes partners such as Immigration Enforcement Border Force police and the Crown Prosecution Service. Doesn't that sound a lot like Starmer's idea for a dedicated 'border security command' Quite a"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801890844460327130) 2024-06-15T08:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why do these policies focused on 'smashing the gangs' rather than 'stopping the boats' often result in poor or underwhelming results There are two main reasons for this. First most of those prosecuted for people trafficking are not the criminal kingpins or organisers but rather illegal immigrants coerced into steering dinghies or doing so in exchange for a free ride. While people traffickers do get caught and sent to prison they often push the risk onto their clients similar to how a drug dealer outsources risk to a drug mule. Secondly and perhaps more crucially 'smashing the gangs' is nearly"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801901575973077103) 2024-06-15T08:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ultimately to effectively combat these criminal organisations the key is to dismantle their business model. This means authorities must detain and deport the gangs' clients the illegal immigrants making it economically unfeasible for potential illegals to use traffickers' services. Unfortunately the Labour party aims to dismantle the Rwanda plan which has never been trialled despite substantial investment. Instead Sir Keir Starmer proposes fast-tracking asylum applications for [-----] illegal immigrants who are currently excluded from applying under the Illegal Migration Act. This approach is"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801905777558348218) 2024-06-15T09:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In a nutshell Labour plans to grant amnesty to tens of thousands of illegal immigrants predominantly young men from Africa and the Middle East. Most of these people have destroyed their documents collaborated with criminal gangs and failed to seek asylum in a third safe country. It's likely that most of them have limited human capital and hold cultural values different from the average European citizen. Given their methods of entry they may be inclined to break rules and exploit hospitality. How will they integrate into British society And what about their descendants Will they join the"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801929457688608993) 2024-06-15T10:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Labour will deny this. They'll argue that the Home Office will grant asylum only to genuine refugees who may have valid reasons for *not* seeking asylum in France. They'll also promise to speed up deportations of illegal Channel crossers to 'safe countries' claiming they'll deport more illegals under Labour than under the Tories. But here's the problem: most illegal immigrants come from countries deemed 'UNSAFE' by the authorities. While they might be able increase deportations to places like Albania or India (considered safe) what about those from Iraq Iran or Afghanistan Sir Keir could"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801929461366931817) 2024-06-15T10:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This doesn't mean it's impossible to reclassify 'unsafe' countries as safe even with the Human Rights Act in place. It has been done before. For instance Rishi Sunak successfully added India and Georgia to the list of 'safe states' under the Illegal Migration Act. However there are fewer easy wins left. Turkey could be considered for reclassification but the Home Office has determined it's 'unsafe' to return Turkish nationals due to Erdogan's strict anti-terrorism laws and concerns about judicial independence and fair trials in political cases. Personally I think this is OTT. Turkey as a NATO"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1801929465078989104) 2024-06-15T10:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's funny how classical liberals always talk about Supply and Demand but it seems this doesn't apply to immigration and housing The truth is NIMBYism has been a part of our system for decades and the Tory party has no real interest in changing it. Starmer might ease restrictions on the green belt but Labour's housing target is only 300k a year. Yes immigration will come down in [----] due to the ban on dependents and tighter thresholds. But were still looking at at least 500k net migration a year and possibly more. The IEA is living in cloud cuckoo land on this issue. This is wrong and it lets"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1803793723597140115) 2024-06-20T14:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It must be quite a luxury for a well-paid columnist living in an upscale Oxford property to dismiss the public's anger as an 'emotional spasm' and to condescendingly call patriotic voters 'lemmings' for voting Reform. Given the Tories appalling record on real wages GDP per capita homeownership and immigration I would argue that this frustration is not due to a 'moment's impatience.' A moments impatience - a lifetime of remorse . The message of this safety poster very much applies to Farage Lemmings* in the grip of an emotional spasm preparing to put Labour into office for decades to come."
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1804075301221097867) 2024-06-21T08:54Z [----] followers, 44.9K engagements
"Now the obvious counter-argument to this is that the Tories are the best of a bad bunch and Labour will indeed make things worse. True but most Reform voters understand this. Theyre not naive. Theyve chosen short-term pain for long-term gain. They back Reform because (a) they want genuinely right-wing MPs in Parliament free from the constraints of the One Nation Tory establishment and gaining a foothold in the media cycle; and (b) they aim to damage the Tory party's reputation influence and financial standing paving the way for Reform to emerge as the primary right-wing opposition party. This"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1804096261097717965) 2024-06-21T10:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Putin Apologist Appeasement Chamberlain These are the go-to phrases for many journalists and MPs on foreign policy. Its lazy and ignorant showing zero understanding of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Our political system is full of know-nothing nepo babies and PPE bluffers who have never seen combat or studied history. Yet they get paid big bucks to push lies propaganda and endless war no matter how many Ukrainians die"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1804437062973600179) 2024-06-22T08:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"True but ask yourself: why is that Why is the NHS in such a parlous state compared to other universal healthcare systems in Europe that have adopted a social insurance model Why after pumping so much money into the NHS does the nationalised system still give us less bang for our buck"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1804448443462484095) 2024-06-22T09:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There is nothing remotely interesting to say about this election other than it was an opportunity for catharsis. It was a referendum on Tory incompetence not a 'battle of ideas' between competing ideologies. Thats been evident for a couple of years now. The most important election will be for local government where Reform has a chance to gain the ultimate foot soldierslocal councillors. These elections will be more significant because they will show whether the party can convert publicity money and organisation into local seats that establish its brand and reputation as a national force"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1809009308962546169) 2024-07-04T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lee Anderson should thank Rishi Sunak with a box of chocolates and bouquet of flowers for removing the whip from him. It's unintentionally kept Lee in frontline politicstalk about the law of unintended consequences"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1809037062139445537) 2024-07-05T01:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I cant think of a more idiotic decision than to put this man - a wealthy southern landlord and creature of the progressive establishment - in charge of the Tories. I'd love to see it happen for the laughs japes and general banter. Farage would make absolute mincemeat of Hunt"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1809231855448674452) 2024-07-05T14:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This policy explains why I dont trust the Left with public policy. Their view of human nature is so misguided and unrealistic that it always causes serious harm and suffering regardless of their intentions. 🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will authorise emergency measures this week to automatically release criminals less than halfway through their sentence @thetimes 🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will authorise emergency measures this week to automatically release criminals less than halfway through their sentence @thetimes"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1810069264034099636) 2024-07-07T21:51Z [----] followers, 85.7K engagements
"Imagine putting a low-IQ adolescent with ADHD in charge of a nuclear power plant. Sounds absurd right Well thats what its like putting Labour in charge of criminal justice. Its a disaster waiting to happen"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1810070267613401206) 2024-07-07T21:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Prisons work. Period. Only an absolute ideologue would deny this. But as David St. Hubbins wisely noted there's a fine line between clever and stupid. Prison isn't just meant to deter crime; it's meant to reduce crime by keeping dangerous people off the streets. And yes there's overwhelming evidence to support this. Steven Pinker discusses extensive U.S. data in "The Better Angels of Our Nature" and El Salvador's Bukele has shown that mass imprisonment can transform a dangerous country into a safe one. Sorry Richard but facts dont care about your feelings @technopopulist (1) Your view of"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1810079189229584677) 2024-07-07T22:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There's no sugarcoating it. This Labour government is going to be a nightmare - picture a crazed arsonist handed the keys to a fireworks and TNT factory"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1810098928521544168) 2024-07-07T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"My thoughts on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump: Im furious. Incredibly furious. Theres a lot of right-wing praise for Trumps unyielding response. Am I surprised No. Trump has always been this way - brave tough aggressive and robust. Its in his nature. Im absolutely enraged that something like this could happen. Horrific"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1812526326986768720) 2024-07-14T16:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Leeds riots didnt shock me nor did the Lefts reaction. Conservative MPs and police constables trotted out the usual platitudes about how the violence was "disgraceful" and how perpetrators must face the full force of the law. (No shit Sherlock) But both sides are waging a War Against Noticing. The Left was particularly aggressive and immoral gaslighting anyone paying attention and shifting the blame onto Nigel Farage's tweets. British elites are utterly lost. The truth is some immigrant groups commit more crimes (on average) than others and these differences persist across generations."
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1814360261702094947) 2024-07-19T18:02Z [----] followers, 26K engagements
"The biggest threat to British society isn't the dull debates between One Nation Tories and National Conservatives or Corbynite socialists and "right-wing" Labour. It's the War Against Noticing. This battle threatens the welfare of women and children economic growth and national unity. The War Against Noticing means ignoring the horror of our planning system and the crushing tax burden on the young. It props up the rancid ideology of "diversity is strength" and the horrible open borders and EDI regimes that follow. It fuels the bizarre fixation on non-biological theories of gender and the"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1814363460274123151) 2024-07-19T18:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If this is Trump's response to Bukele's history-defining leadership then I'm afraid his next term in office isn't going to be much better than his last. Despite his bravado and swashbuckling oratory Trump just doesn't have the skills or acumen to take down the 'Deep State' or solve America's deeply entrenched problems. He couldn't even build a fucking wall. TRUMP CALLS OUT BUKELE He blames Bukele for sending El Salvador's worst criminals to America. He's trying to convince everybody what a wonderful job he does in running the country well he doesn't do a wonderful job. https://t.co/g6s80mgifJ"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1814375986907210155) 2024-07-19T19:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1 Bukele [---] Donald Trumps. Sorry"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1814377575935779249) 2024-07-19T19:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The thing that most Clever People won't tell you and I'm fully expecting certain think tankers who plagiarise me regularly to parrot these points as their 'own' is that the impact of immigration is *intergenerational*. It's not just about some dry 'fiscal impact' paper from Professor Dustmann or short-term projections from the OBR or ONS. The effects of immigration last for decades even centuries. Full integration It's a myth. Even with the most well-meaning British Future-type policies on 'bringing us together' group differences persist across generations. Society is permanently altered"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1814661529217998855) 2024-07-20T13:59Z [----] followers, 34.8K engagements
"Bushra with all due respect I dont believe that wealthy Arabs who frequent Knightsbridge shop at Harrods and dine at The Franklin are representative of the immigrant population in the UK. These bloody foreigners in Knightsbridge spending so much money contributing to our country and walking about in their hijabs. It's really worrying 😁 https://t.co/IVemX2x1lb These bloody foreigners in Knightsbridge spending so much money contributing to our country and walking about in their hijabs. It's really worrying 😁 https://t.co/IVemX2x1lb"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1814699607277855094) 2024-07-20T16:31Z [----] followers, 78.9K engagements
"This is intrinsic to Johnson's nature. His main objective in politics is to cosplay Churchill and establish himself as a major figure on the global stage advocating for Global Britain (as evidenced by his foreword for the Henry Jackson Society paper). His primary allegiance lies with Kiev not with Kidderminster or King's Lynn. Why not discuss Britain Why not discuss Britain"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1814774548677730545) 2024-07-20T21:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Basically Labour's plan will amount to deporting a few illegal manicurists from Vietnam while doing nothing to stop the flood of illegal arrivals from the Middle East Afghanistan and sub-Saharan Africa. It's all about generating headlines and trying to hoodwink the public rather than making the structural changes needed to detain and deport those who arrive across the Channel or through clandestine means"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815007252199211174) 2024-07-21T12:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'll level with you. Labour doesn't actually care about illegal (or legal) migration and the complete transformation of British society. They just don't give a stuff. It's meaningless to them; they probably think it's a good thing. But to get into power with a sizeable majority they have to give the impression that they CARE (even though they don't). So they're going to spend the next four years with gimmick after gimmick speech after speech announcement after announcement trying to reassure the public that they 'get it' - using friendly journalists in the media to get the message out"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815012119907086420) 2024-07-21T13:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The academic literature is clear on diversity: it is a bad thing (on the whole). It undermines trust and social capital the rule of law and national security reduces the provision of public goods and is strongly and negatively correlated with productivity and employee satisfaction. The housing crisis is the result of your government's pathetic planning laws and lack of restrictions on immigration. Jog on mate"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815044942231699665) 2024-07-21T15:23Z [----] followers, 14.6K engagements
"The academic literature is clear on diversity: it is a bad thing (on the whole). It undermines trust and social capital the rule of law and national security reduces the provision of public goods and is strongly and negatively correlated with productivity and employee satisfaction. The housing crisis is the result of your government's pathetic planning laws and lack of restrictions on immigration. Jog on mate. London is one of the greatest cities in the world - one of the few downsides is the cost of housing which is in part because so many people want to live here. If you hate it and its"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815045147891016045) 2024-07-21T15:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"We shouldnt take any lectures on complexity from someone as 2-D in their analysis as you nor should we take lectures on anonymous sources from someone who thrives on anonymous Tory/Labour sources like yourself. Im guessing some of these are made up London is a shit-hole and heres an anonymous article that proves it. This is precisely the sort of academic rigour we need to bring to these complex issues. London is a shit-hole and heres an anonymous article that proves it. This is precisely the sort of academic rigour we need to bring to these complex issues"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815063123725816225) 2024-07-21T16:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Thanks for the response David. I appreciate it. For the record I was completely against the backlash you faced over the supposed endorsement of Trump's assassination. Social media hysteria is really getting out of hand. Ideologically well never see eye-to-eye and thats fine. No one should feel pressured to change their views due to peer pressure. However I have to challenge your assessment of the current situation. My girlfriend who is non-White and an immigrant has been harassed multiple times. I also have friends who have experienced similar issues mostly involving North/Sub-Saharan African"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815383885972189587) 2024-07-22T13:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Talking about London is tricky because it's not really a unified city. It's more like a federation of small towns and cities connected by an under/overground system with high-value jobs mainly in Zones [--] and [--]. Whether London feels like a 'great' city largely depends on how much you earn and where you live. Spitting facts la"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815390275344253267) 2024-07-22T14:15Z [----] followers, 698.8K engagements
"Some parts of London are just way better than other parts of the UK. Getting off at Turnham Green station and walking down the high street is humbling - the vibe coffee shops and food are amazing. But other parts of London are utterly soul-destroying. I was in Alperton recently for the great Chinese supermarket there and everything about the area - the architecture noise pollution lack of a high street and dystopian tower blocks - made me feel physically ill"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815395702136033503) 2024-07-22T14:37Z [----] followers, 106.2K engagements
"Another example is Green Park. Getting off at Green Park station and walking through the park toward the Palace is magical especially when a band is playing. Only London can do this so well and regularly. The Richmond Riverside is another great spot - such an amazing way to spend a weekend. But if you live in parts of Wembley or other congested high-traffic high-crime and ugly areas of London its a total shithole. Make no mistake"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815399457397121035) 2024-07-22T14:52Z [----] followers, 86.1K engagements
"An even better example is Acton. Get off at Acton Central station and the high street is amazing - great architecture shops and virtually no traffic. It's like a utopia with sweetness and joy everywhere. But get onto Acton high street and it's a total shithole except for one jazz pub. It's dirty dangerous and low-quality. Utterly mad and totally London"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815406444826751018) 2024-07-22T15:19Z [----] followers, 77.9K engagements
"London is a fucked-up city and many political commentators seem fine with that. Fair enough. My approach however is more like the Singaporean or Japanese way: if something's broken fix it. Build new prisons if needed reform social housing laws and update public finance rules. Just get it done. Levelling up shouldnt be limited to the north of England; it should include London too. Thats it"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1815414731487764576) 2024-07-22T15:52Z [----] followers, 65.1K engagements
".@elonmusks advice on meetings:"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1816180891388969021) 2024-07-24T18:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Since joining Migration Watch UK I have been strongly advocating for the amendment or abolition of the Human Rights Act (HRA) so we can deport illegals to their country of origin or a third safe country like Rwanda. Surprisingly the biggest pushback has come NOT from the left but the right. Leftists say 'Yes what you're proposing will make it easier to deport illegals. But the HRA is really important. We can't compromise on it.' Rightists on the other hand respond with 'Ho ho ho You can't do that We were told at X Y Z parliamentary committee that that won't work And you know what It wouldn't"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1816834535083942390) 2024-07-26T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I believe the Southport massacre is the straw that broke the camel's back. Our country and our politics will never be the same after this tragedy. I can't think about my country in the same way anymore. There should be a national day of mourning; I can't believe this happened"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818020481879949699) 2024-07-29T20:27Z [----] followers, 449.2K engagements
"Today is set to be one of the worst days for the Labour party. They have no idea how bad things are going to get. The British people are closely watching the tragedies unfolding in this country the economic inequality and the abandonment of a property-owning democracy. This is a tough challenge for Labour given their ideological similarity to the Tories. They don't seem to realise that the UK is ill and needs extensive surgery not tinkering around the edges. Oh Sir Keir Starmer please listen to people outside your inner circle"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818039430260666666) 2024-07-29T21:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I think we need to take a good hard look at ourselves tomorrow morning - as a society and at the foundational principles we're built upon. We can't go back to 'business as usual.' There needs to be a huge conversation about the future of this country and the direction we're going to take. Enough of the obsession with the 'SW1 rigmarole.' It's over. Enough is enough"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818042971616682375) 2024-07-29T21:56Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements
"@lucaajwatson I hope you're wrong. :("
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818043411846545881) 2024-07-29T21:58Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements
"I'm really impressed with @RobertJenrick . He's the complete opposite of James Cleverly; instead of focusing on personal life stories Jenrick centered his campaign on a solid data-driven approach. He emphasised building beautiful homes constructing nuclear power stations and reducing both legal and illegal migration. He also hinted at reducing the size of the State and lowering taxes though I'd like to hear more specifics on that. His campaign video suggests he's someone who believes in a strong approach to public policy but also sees something fundamentally 'rotten' in the current political"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818342057162801315) 2024-07-30T17:45Z [----] followers, 27.4K engagements
"The criminal justice system in this country is completely broken. The asylum system is a joke and two-tier policing is rampant. The sooner the elites realise this the better"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818387977476665777) 2024-07-30T20:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Tory party deserves a huge amount of blame for the situation we're in now but what on earth was the Labour Party thinking Did they seriously believe they were going to have an easy ride like during the Britpopper years of the early 2000s Fools"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818395502020288921) 2024-07-30T21:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If I were a Labour Party SPAD on election night I wouldn't be celebrating or popping champagne corks - not because I think they won't win but because of the enormous challenge that lies ahead. Labour MPs are ideologically unprepared to tackle what's coming. I'd be feeling nervous and rightfully so"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818397380414476491) 2024-07-30T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@AylmerTH Are you kidding me WTF"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818425760585015668) 2024-07-30T23:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Two-tier policing is a reality we can't ignore. People shouldn't be naive and believe it doesn't exist because it clearly does"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818759883019493581) 2024-07-31T21:25Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements
"One of @tomhfhs more thought-provoking tweets which surprisingly only received [--] likes. A critical issue that's not getting much attention is the looming global financial crisis. I'm thoroughly convinced this will happen though I will be thrilled to be proven wrong Here's my initial take: At present global debt stands at around [---] trillion with derivatives valued (notional) in the quadrillions. We've never faced a period of monetary tightening with such high levels of leverage. Central banks especially the Federal Reserve seem to be steering the world toward a convergence of crises that"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818976063709495411) 2024-08-01T11:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I think Blair has become a lot more interesting as a political commentator as he's aged. His comments on social media are consistent with Cass R. Sunstein's concept of 'cyberbalkanization' and what the brilliant @johnrobb calls 'The Swarm.' My big disagreement with Blair is that I don't think 'populism' is an ideology. Instead as Rogers Brubaker suggests it is a discursive and stylistic repertoire. Is populism good or bad It depends on the context. If political institutions and parties are hollowed out and corrupt adopting a populist stance can be both politically wise and morally"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1818999159208181912) 2024-08-01T13:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is this actually true or has it been twisted If its true The Narrative could collapse quickly. Will these people be branded as Far Right And what about the police officers actions Oh deary deary me. Police liaison tells a group of Muslims in Stoke that If you have any weapons discard them at the mosque. How can anybody try to tell anyone that two-tier policing doesnt exist https://t.co/ZLcM5X5xsz Police liaison tells a group of Muslims in Stoke that If you have any weapons discard them at the mosque. How can anybody try to tell anyone that two-tier policing doesnt exist https://t.co/ZLcM5X5xsz"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1819785392926674987) 2024-08-03T17:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Symbolism matters in a democracy especially after a tragedy. I dont have a major issue with No.10 doing this but the timing (a bit late) and the fact that it followed Starmers rather repulsive techno-authoritarian and two-tier speech makes it hard to swallow. We stand in solidarity with Southport. Tonight Downing Street lights up pink as a mark of respect and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragic incidents which took place earlier this week. #SouthportTogether https://t.co/eaAbv4RzLG We stand in solidarity with Southport. Tonight Downing Street lights up pink as a mark of respect"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1819793637883945251) 2024-08-03T17:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Imagine This happened during the Black Lives Matter riots in the U.S. Many police officers were also attacked by BLM protesters in the UK yet this behaviour didn't result in a massive state clampdown. Instead it was met with kneeling sentimental tributes to George Floyd and widespread large-scale expressions of solidarity with BLM. Imagine youre a business and you survive Covid spiralling energy costs & the cost of living crisis And then your shopfront is torched or smashed up by some young lads having a laugh on a hot Summers nightand theyre being cheered on by certain people in the media."
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1819864647153140113) 2024-08-03T22:35Z [----] followers, 64.2K engagements
"In the long term Labour is now completely doomed in the north of England. They are essentially done for in those regions which opens up a huge opportunity for the Reform Party"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820244368852136290) 2024-08-04T23:44Z 22.5K followers, 744.9K engagements
"There won't be a 'civil war'; the riots will eventually die down prosecutions will happen and restrictive laws will be introduced. However in the long term Labour is finished in the north of England"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820245021213221143) 2024-08-04T23:46Z [----] followers, 41.8K engagements
"Starmer knows this and many of his MPs will be looking on nervously clinging to any scraps of copium. The north of England will now be seeking an alternative political home. If Farage has any sense he'll pour a LOT of money into those constituencies for the council elections"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820247370585575477) 2024-08-04T23:56Z [----] followers, 39.4K engagements
"@Buxtonwasser Yes they'll introduce a blasphemy law but not until the riots have ended. This law will result in unjust prosecutions and mobilise millions against the Labour Party. It will also anger celebrities journalists and broadcasters - a misstep similar to those made by the SNP"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820249300850393241) 2024-08-05T00:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Luffydude1 I dont believe any of these seats are far Right"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820404493671886983) 2024-08-05T10:20Z [----] followers, 22.3K engagements
"@mexicola25 Lmao I'm from the North not posh at all. I would never refer to the people I care about as 'knuckle draggers'. The reason I include [--] Tufton Street in my bio is to bait trolls like you. It never fails to entertain me"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820450902106407202) 2024-08-05T13:24Z [----] followers, 22.9K engagements
"@Rowanfoto @mexicola25 I am defending northerners as a whole not a minority of Far Right rioters"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820459626187424071) 2024-08-05T13:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Rowanfoto @mexicola25 I was accused by Mr. Thompson of conflating all northern people with Far Right rioters that everyone in the north is a knuckle dragger"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820462753372590106) 2024-08-05T14:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"True but I forecasted the Tory downfall (fewer than [---] seats) nearly three years ahead of time. Some trends become inevitable. I might be wrong but Labour would have to fundamentally rethink its stance on policing multiculturalism the Human Rights Act and mass legal migration. I doubt that'll happen"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820466533014888931) 2024-08-05T14:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I predicted over two and a half years ago that the Tories would have fewer than [---] seats. I wrote several articles criticising the Tory party for being structurally flawed and catering to a gerontocracy. I was proven right. Pay attention to what I have to say or dont - it's up to you"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820480009133338860) 2024-08-05T15:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I don't have all the facts at the moment but there are serious questions to be raised about the lack of police presence in Birmingham. If the reports are accurate then the concept of two-tier policing has become an fundamental reality rather than an occasional occurrence"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820555668018827389) 2024-08-05T20:21Z [----] followers, 195.5K engagements
"Labour has completely lost the plot"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820584940297216268) 2024-08-05T22:17Z [----] followers, 26K engagements
"Listen I know it's easy to mock this kind of incompetence. But I'm genuinely concerned now. Labour's policies present a serious security risk to the British public. This is no joke"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820586106465005583) 2024-08-05T22:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Narrative is being debunked in real time. Labour MPs will desperately flail about imposing restrictions on free speech while their allies in the mainstream media censor their own content. However this won't stop the steady flow of information that exposes the Big Lie at the core of the British establishment"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820591527598690490) 2024-08-05T22:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Starmer's premiership is doomed. I expected this to happen eventually but not so soon. He'll remain in office and push through all his unpopular plans but he'll be despised and resented by the British public"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820818107486634353) 2024-08-06T13:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is going to be very painful for online Labourites but I'm afraid it's inevitable. It's going to happen it's going to hurt and it's going to drive you mad on social media"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820818991335502291) 2024-08-06T13:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You'll have some good days and see some positive headlines but always remember to zoom out and look at the bigger trend. Only a complete reevaluation of Labour Party ideology will prevent this from happening"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820819458530656419) 2024-08-06T13:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"They have lost control of The Narrative. And theyre panicking. They really are panicking"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820873950026498109) 2024-08-06T17:25Z [----] followers, 235.1K engagements
"This interview should be a huge scandal. Its a 'smoking gun' that confirms two-tier policing is a reality in the UK. At first glance the officer's actions seem innocent - consulting community and business leaders before a planned protest. Gathering intelligence is part of their job right But listen closely: the purpose of the meeting wasn't just to gather intelligence. It was to consult on the "style" of policing needed. The officer even praised the community leaders for trying to police the events "within themselves." Why are the police taking advice from community and business leaders on"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820968288358428772) 2024-08-06T23:40Z [----] followers, 443.2K engagements
"I have to commend Sky News for their excellent questioning. Its top-notch journalism and they deserve recognition for it. I also hope @elonmusk sees it"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1820970815753687114) 2024-08-06T23:50Z [----] followers, 17.9K engagements
"In fairness to the Prime Minister this interview was much better than his previous speeches. Instead of getting into a tit-for-tat with Elon Musk he pointed out that the same officers who responded to the Southport massacre were being attacked by 'protestors' that very day. Powerful. "What's your message to Elon Musk" PM Sir Keir Starmer replies: 'Our first duty has to be to our communities to keep them safe. Everybody should be giving their full support to ensure that we can make sure that our streets are safe.' https://t.co/6wITizMWdy 📺 Sky [---] https://t.co/1cLPTFMbfR "What's your message"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821189122066706573) 2024-08-07T14:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Rowley recently said in an interview that his policy is to police from the Centre without fear nor favour. However this statement seems very one-sided. He mentions a 'show of unity from communities' but which communities is he referring to I don't think counter-protesters sporting keffiyehs waving Palestinian flags and holding 'Refugees Welcome' placards represent all of Britains communities. They're a specific group: pro-immigration activists on the radical left. This group of course has every right to counter-protest but I'm not entirely sure they are representative of the British public at"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821461597514023107) 2024-08-08T08:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This will be a major test for the police to see if they uphold the principle of without fear or favour. While indirect incitement is legal in the US it is illegal in England. Will this person be charged If not why And if they are will the case be fast-tracked Only time will tell. We need to cut all their throats & get rid of them - counter protester followed by a cheering crowd A call for violence isnt a peaceful protest. The rules for inciting violence need to be applied both ways since this could put someone innocent at risk https://t.co/BRBBdNkWg7 We need to cut all their throats & get rid"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821510680903663843) 2024-08-08T11:36Z [----] followers, 18.8K engagements
"Sir Keir Starmer's ideology is a strange mix of perspectives that don't fit together and can't rejuvenate the UK. It combines post-nationalism mass censorship 'soft' multiculturalism YIMBYism Net Zero managerialism and Fabianism. The only saving grace is the proposed planning reform; everything else falls flat"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821615764740124778) 2024-08-08T18:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Can we really call ourselves a 'liberal democracy' when people are being arrested for posting misguided tweets I don't think people realise what's coming"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821622456869695556) 2024-08-08T19:00Z [----] followers, 104.5K engagements
"I'm so angry at the Tories for letting this happen. They created a legal system that allows the police to crush dissent on a whim and handed Labour the power to act like a dictatorship. This will lead to the persecution of innocent people shutting down public debate and free speech"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821646242851471538) 2024-08-08T20:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@60sJapanfan Mason is embarrassing - he's the Alan Partridge of the Left. Unfortunately his views are quite mainstream within the Labour Party"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821650682576830601) 2024-08-08T20:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Jason_Opines We need proportional representation and strong protections for free speech like those in the First Amendment"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821651506740834413) 2024-08-08T20:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@MJtweetings It is disturbing. The law is now so open to interpretation that it can be used to prosecute many people. This is the result of Tory legislation"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821652523541000601) 2024-08-08T20:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If we're entering this Brave New World of policing misinformation we need to be consistent. Why hasnt Nick Lowles been arrested for spreading false information about acid attacks And what about those who retweeted him These questions must be asked repeatedly. Personally I oppose these authoritarian laws but if were going to have them there must be consistency. Otherwise the rule of law becomes a fiction"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821899110703595925) 2024-08-09T13:19Z [----] followers, 126.1K engagements
"Why isnt there any police action on this Reform UK MPs need to bring it up in Parliament. Again I want to say I dont support this type of policing. But if its going to be used it has to be applied consistently"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821900750127297022) 2024-08-09T13:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If theres no response it will prove that two-tier policing is real. Simple as. End of story"
[X Link](https://x.com/technopopulist/status/1821902516155523206) 2024-08-09T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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Social Influence
Social category influence countries finance travel destinations celebrities technology brands us election social networks stocks automotive brands cryptocurrencies
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Top assets mentioned Frontline Ltd. (FRO)
Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"@ArchRose90 You know Chris St George wasnt really English He was akshually born more than [----] miles away in Cappadocia (modern day Turkey). sucks teeth"
X Link 2023-09-26T18:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Varoufakis' unwavering support for mass immigration shows little regard for the vital role of the nation state. His position puts our national identity and sovereignty at risk and could weaken the foundation of a high-trust society needed for prosperity and fair resource allocation. Varoufakis may have intellectual acclaim but his work lacks the meticulous research and clarity found in say Wolfgang Streeck's writings"
X Link 2023-10-07T11:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's more common than you might think. In [----] Azerbaijani forces made public videos depicting the torture of Armenian soldiers and civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh Azerbaijan by the way joined NATO as an associate member in [----] and holds membership in the Council of Europe"
X Link 2023-10-07T14:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"My ex-work mates had a good laugh when I predicted the Tories getting fewer than [---] seats in [----]. Time will tell if my crystal ball was on point"
X Link 2023-10-07T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Throw in the fact that they can lure Hezbollah into the mix all while Israel grapples with internal political divisions"
X Link 2023-10-08T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"And then of course youve got the United States. Uncle Sam's entangled in a seriously destructive proxy war draining NATO's weapons and ammo reserves. Toss in a looming financial crisis and you've got quite the storm"
X Link 2023-10-08T15:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@AaronBastani Aaron hate to be the bearer of bad news but these pro-Hamas protestors aren't advocating for de-escalation. They're actually celebrating the massacre and kidnapping of innocent people. Witnessed it firsthand last night in Acton"
X Link 2023-10-09T21:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@AyoCaesar Ash here's a glaring fact you missed: Hamas wreaked havoc today blasting a children's hospital & a supermarket. Shocking visuals from southern Israel's Ashkelon reveal the extensive wreckage notably a direct hit on the Child Development section of the Barzilai Medical Centre"
X Link 2023-10-11T15:52Z [----] followers, 398K engagements
"@Deve_Dy @AyoCaesar I don't believe in collective punishment. I'm just highlighting the one-sidedness in Ash's version. Ignoring atrocities disregarding information closing off wearing blinders observing selectively and the like"
X Link 2023-10-11T16:00Z [----] followers, 14.8K engagements
"@LoicTheStoic You might want to dive into Garrett Jones' book 'The Culture Transplant.' He advances a similar argument to yours but from a classical liberal standpoint supported by peer-reviewed data.""
X Link 2023-10-12T18:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@LoicTheStoic any spoons pub conveniently located near a Greggs and accessible via decent public transport"
X Link 2023-10-12T22:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The fact that a lawyer needs to state this speaks volumes about the quality of today's "protestor" in Central London"
X Link 2023-10-14T12:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JohnApplebyLD While he may not reach the heights of Marlon Brando I find Caine more captivating on screen than Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt"
X Link 2023-10-14T20:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Foreign policy often brings out the worst in people unless they embrace realism. The Russia-Ukraine conflict turned center-right commentators into deluded Manichaeans while the Israel-Palestine conflict led leftists into apologising for pogroms"
X Link 2023-10-15T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@rfitz77 Sorry to be the bearer of this news but when young people envision Ireland today it's not Yeats Wilde or Beckett that come to mind. Conor McGregor is the embodiment of Ireland for them. 😂"
X Link 2023-10-15T22:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@rfitz77 Whenever your tweets pop up on my feed I think of Conor McGregor. Whenever I read your tweets on my feed I hear them in Conor McGregors voice"
X Link 2023-10-15T22:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Typical Gove Always avoiding the core issue and opting for superficial adjustments that hardly matter. Looks like a landslide defeat is on the horizon"
X Link 2023-10-24T15:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The grim reality for tenants in the housing market is a result of our oppressively bureaucratic planning laws and a dangerously liberal immigration policy"
X Link 2023-10-24T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The effects of immigration span generations - always keep that in mind. It goes beyond economic considerations. It also encompasses ethnocentrism tribal allegiances and the nurturing of social capital. Despite their imperfections the British people tend to be less ethnocentric than some other nationalities"
X Link 2023-10-24T22:27Z [----] followers, 46.9K engagements
"@CityBureaucrat Is this an away-day for your sustainability department by any chance"
X Link 2023-10-25T01:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In multiracial societies you don't vote in accordance with your economic interests and social interests you vote in accordance with race and religion." Lee Kuan Yew (I don't fully concur with this but there is undeniably some truth in it.)"
X Link 2023-10-25T17:13Z [----] followers, 31.3K engagements
"Let's give credit where it's due. Tom has excellently distilled Dominic Cummings' revelations about government systemic failure. This is a must-read"
X Link 2023-10-31T15:43Z [----] followers, 11K engagements
"You confuse 'patriotism' with being a sycophant or a useful idiot for state power. Why criticise this country It's clear: a broken housing market outdated planning laws hollowed-out high streets mass immigration exorbitant taxes a crumbling transport system obsolete energy policies anarcho-tyranny and a foreign policy that doesn't serve Britains national interest"
X Link 2023-11-12T19:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This man is living in a fantasy world"
X Link 2023-11-20T23:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bastani is a fraud especially regarding his stance on free speech and the right to protest. While Im not a fan of Tommy Robinson and find the media's fixation on him perplexing I dont understand why he was arrested If Robinson was inciting violence against Muslims that warrants legal action but so far evidence supporting this claim is elusive"
X Link 2023-11-26T21:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'm absolutely hooked on this Twitter account @FranklinVH2 . Franklin believe it or not is just in his early 20s but he's got the wisdom of a wizened old geezer in his 50s. Between the financial boom and the marketisation of Higher Ed the UK is [--] years into silver bullet economics and there is a lack of faith in building a sustainable and diverse economy. I think that's more significant than what flavour of economic management a party imposes tbh Between the financial boom and the marketisation of Higher Ed the UK is [--] years into silver bullet economics and there is a lack of faith in"
X Link 2024-03-25T21:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Since I've been in London I've seen two incidents of sexual assault on the Tube. Both times it was BAME men targeting White women. With similar stats coming out from Sweden it seems my experiences fit into a larger picture. In an advert about violence against women the monster is the white man and the victims represent diversity. How to turn reality upside down. https://t.co/QT17H8LjQ7 In an advert about violence against women the monster is the white man and the victims represent diversity. How to turn reality upside down. https://t.co/QT17H8LjQ7"
X Link 2024-04-07T17:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mass immigration poses a security threat endangering women law-abiding citizens and the cultural norms that underpin our society and institutions"
X Link 2024-04-07T17:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Check out this powerful speech by the esteemed founding leader of Singapore Lee Kuan-Yew. It's packed with insightful observations and valuable wisdom. Some might label it as leaning towards the right-wing ideology but diverging from the Burkean perspective. Kuan-Yew essentially advocates for dismantling a flawed system entirely if it's beyond repair. I share this view"
X Link 2024-04-08T10:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] I had my first trip to Germany and one thing that struck me was the remarkable cleanliness and tidiness compared to the UK. Everything from the roads to pathways to bus shelters was immaculately clean. The hedges and trees along the motorways were perfectly trimmed. I hardly saw any fly tipping and encountered litter only rarely. Driving around Surrey and Sussex reminds me of South America - filth everywhere driving around pot holes and a general sense that nothing is getting repaired - this level of neglect can't go on because the realm is breaking down Driving around Surrey and"
X Link 2024-04-14T16:30Z [----] followers, 14.7K engagements
"I never imagined Truss would spearhead the push to abolish the Human Rights Act. But here we are Bravo for the unexpected turn of events"
X Link 2024-04-15T14:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Talking about leaving the ECHR is meaningless without talking about the Human Rights Act. Departing from the Council of Europe and the Strasbourg Court won't alter how domestic courts short-circuit the democratic process and core functions of the state"
X Link 2024-04-15T14:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Cameroon party by definition is something that follows every revolting fashion of London intelligentsia downstream from the Bay Area it's what Cameron/Osborne think the point of politics is - Dominic Cummings"
X Link 2024-04-15T20:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Liz Truss became Prime Minister because she embodied a radical spirit and a get things done attitude especially compared to her rival Rishi Sunak. Her time as Foreign Secretary marked by her hawkish/reckless stance towards Russia and China earned her uncritical praise from the media and bolstered her national reputation despite some bat-shit pronouncements like advocating for global NATO. However her volatile temperament and lack of strategic planning skills made her ill-suited for the top job. I'm at an utter loss to understand how Liz Truss ever became prime minister. Genuinely. It's a bit"
X Link 2024-04-24T12:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This MP is either lying outright or at the very least completely deluded. Inflation went down because of a decrease in demand across the global economy mainly caused by interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Weve brought inflation down from 11.1% to [---] 3.2% You didnt do it the market did it The Conservatives Bim Afolami says the government worked very hard in partnership with banks to bring inflation and the cost of living down #bbcqt https://t.co/6pXLMn66E5 https://t.co/Ha0qiEnZc4 Weve brought inflation down from 11.1% to [---] 3.2% You didnt do it the market did it The Conservatives Bim"
X Link 2024-05-02T22:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Taking the opposite stance I believe if Susan Hall a socially conservative candidate defeats left-leaning Sadiq Khan despite the Tory party's poor performance in the local elections it would deal a heavier blow to Rishi Sunak and his faction of "one nation" Tories than to Labour. This outcome would challenge the idea that centrist leadership akin to Jeremy Hunt's style is necessary for effective governance. If Hall wins London but the rest of the country turns red and orange that would be a damning indictment of Khan and a sign that London cannot be used as a measure of public opinion in"
X Link 2024-05-03T14:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Tory partys collapse cant happen soon enough. Their indifference and neglect of core conservative policies have led to a society of perpetual migration and significant intergenerational inequality. They prioritised the Dinner Party Circuit over essential changes to Blair's legal framework often even supporting it. Their deceit regarding legal migration and mishandling of the economy/planning system have left us overtaxed underpaid excessively regulated and burdened with soaring housing and basic goods costs. Absolute shitshow"
X Link 2024-05-04T12:07Z [----] followers, 25.2K engagements
"How can I even think about starting a family in London when I can't afford a house or even a spacious rental flat for a 'normal' life Why is social housing prioritised for foreign citizens over British-born people Why am I overtaxed by millionaire Tory MPs who splurge on Ukraine/foreign aid and domestic pet projects while neglecting our basic needs Why pursue a Net Zero policy without adequate nuclear power and gas storage Why am I funding a police force largely inactive on the streets Why support a 'Conservative' party pushing mass immigration amidst collapsing public services and worsening"
X Link 2024-05-04T12:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The core question in politics echoing Pilate's inquiry to Jesus Christ is: "What is truth" The stark reality is that the Labour Party more audacious than the Tories on immigration DEI and public spending is poised for a landslide victory securing a long tenure in office. They'll be bolstered by a strong network of councillors mayors and a legal framework that reinforces their principles. The only feasible path out of this scenario is the annihilation of the Tories the loss of their donors and the emergence of a genuine center-right alternative. To enact significant change the British public"
X Link 2024-05-04T22:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Despite my personal dislike for Ben Shapiro his assertion that "facts don't care about your feelings" remains valid. The short- to medium-term future for Britain is bleak and a global financial meltdown is inevitable. Trust me it's coming Labour's time in office will be challenging due to the combination of ongoing illegal immigration and a complete economic collapse. However within this chaos there will emerge an opportunity for a genuine right-wing movement"
X Link 2024-05-04T22:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The political psychology of this election driven by a desire for punishment and catharsis alongside the first-past-the-post system are poised to deliver a landslide victory for Labour. This outcome will likely be fueled by tactical voting and reduced turnout among center-right voters marking a departure from previous elections"
X Link 2024-05-04T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I personally see Gavin Barwell as the embodiment of a Tory Bourbon monarchy. He seems completely disconnected from the public and oblivious to material conditions yet fixated on advancing his own favoured factions within the government. Amazing that some people think the Conservative Party losing people like @RoryStewartUK (and @DavidGauke @AnneMilton Nick Boles etc) is a good thing when actually it is an illustration of what has gone wrong Amazing that some people think the Conservative Party losing people like @RoryStewartUK (and @DavidGauke @AnneMilton Nick Boles etc) is a good thing when"
X Link 2024-05-06T09:46Z [----] followers, 18.6K engagements
"@StephenJensen53 You're deluded. Open borders and high-tax NIMBYism are causing people to leave the party. They're the main reason for the cost of living crisis along with misguided energy and infrastructure policies"
X Link 2024-05-06T14:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@StephenJensen53 I'm well aware of the impact of quantitative easing on inflation. However the situation is exacerbated by population growth and a housing crisis alongside stagnant wages high taxes and low productivity"
X Link 2024-05-06T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The creatures outside looked from pig to man and from man to pig and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which. Natalie Elphicke becomes the latest Tory MP to cross the floor and join Labour. These defections have only proved what many many Conservative voters and members have felt for some time now that there are Tory MPs who arent actually Conservative. Natalie Elphicke becomes the latest Tory MP to cross the floor and join Labour. These defections have only proved what many many Conservative voters and members have felt for some time now that there are"
X Link 2024-05-08T13:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"These aren't just desperate souls seeking refuge; most are young men illegal economic migrants who've bypassed claiming asylum in France and pay criminals to smuggle them in criminals involved in all sorts of vile activities including prostitution and sexual violence. Some illegals have already committed crimes (including rape) yet all impose a hefty burden on taxpayers. Your misguided compassion overlooks the harm they do. The most depressing shift in UK politics. It's not just the abandonment of core liberal beliefs that's so concerning but the normalisation of ugly commentary about"
X Link 2024-05-10T11:40Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements
"The peculiar thing about libertarians is their solid understanding of human nature regarding the price mechanism and the market discovery process. However they appear to falter significantly perhaps losing 20-30 IQ points when it comes to advocating for the importation of low-human capital immigrants from cultures incompatible with non-ethnocentric high-trust societies. Their expectation that everything will continue without disruption is quite amusing"
X Link 2024-05-10T20:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kate think about this: If theyre genuine asylum seekers why didnt they seek safety in the closest country on their continent Thats the usual practice globally (& historically) like many Ukrainian refugees going to Russia or Poland. And if that wasnt possible why not try Turkey Or claim asylum in the first European country they reached instead of going to France Also why did they travel alone without their families Most genuine asylum seekers are a mixed multitude especially from Muslim countries in the Middle East and Africa. Why are most Channel crossers young men without dependants And why"
X Link 2024-05-11T08:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I hate to sound like a broken record but it's Public Policy 101: when you're in a hole stop digging Moving to an insurance-based healthcare model isn't on the agenda for either the Tories or Labour. Even if Starmer brings in housing reforms they won't have a real impact without addressing population growth. And we can't overlook the long-term socio-economic effects of mass immigration on institutions productivity politics human capital and social capital. Ignoring these issues is just plain naive. @technopopulist your argument is the opposite: let fundamentally broken planning and healthcare"
X Link 2024-05-11T11:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I hate to sound like a broken record but it's Public Policy 101: when you're in a hole stop digging Moving to an insurance-based healthcare model isn't on the agenda for either the Tories or Labour. Even if Starmer brings in housing reforms they won't have a real impact without addressing population growth. And we can't overlook the long-term socio-economic effects of mass immigration on institutions productivity politics human capital and social capital. Ignoring these issues is just plain naive"
X Link 2024-05-11T11:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is just your weekly reminder that Rishi Sunak is no friend of the right or the conservative movement. It is no coincidence that Sunak wont cap legal migration or undo the Blair-era legal reforms"
X Link 2024-05-20T08:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The most intriguing aspect of this story is the blurb for the eco rom-com. Notice the reference to the dilapidated church This represents the old order and old morality now in a state of ruin. The protagonists want to convert it into an eco-hub (the new morality) but must battle a property developer to realise their social mission. The novel provides insight into the psychology of the post-Christian boomer NIMBY. They despise Christianity property ownership for younger less affluent people and profitable businesses but are willing to use taxpayers' money to make sacrifices to their new Eco"
X Link 2024-05-20T09:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Green Party has the most ruinous and incoherent ideology in the UK and deserves far more criticism from the media. The Greens effectively believe in unlimited migration and refugees yet they oppose building new homes. They also want to use state power to enforce speech codes that silence traditional views on gender and sexuality - views which are most common among new third-world migrants. The Greens push for sacrificing economic growth to meet sustainability targets while blaming the Tories for not helping the poor even though their own energy and tax policies would make millions poorer."
X Link 2024-05-20T09:55Z [----] followers, 142.1K engagements
"Back in Wales. I often gripe about the public transport and the absurd 20mph zones but one thing that truly impressed me was the tidiness of the shops and the serene atmosphere free from the throngs of rude people"
X Link 2024-05-20T18:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Stephen33752561 They're Luddites on everything except carbon capture but this technology is still decades away from being optimal and scalable"
X Link 2024-05-20T22:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@PragmaticPete I think the Greens truly care about protecting nature but their support for unlimited migration and opposition to nuclear energy might not help achieve that. lol"
X Link 2024-05-20T22:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"One of the joys of being on X is interacting with monomaniacs like yourself. Its a constant source of joy and amusement. For the past [---] years Ive been predicting the downfall and complete humiliation of the Tory party at the next general election long before it became a fashionable opinion. I wont shed a single tear when they lose their majority. I dont even consider them a centre-right party. As for the Greens why would I panic about them They wont win many seats under FPTP. I just think theyre a terrible organisation full of middle-aged lunatics who dont take environmentalism or social"
X Link 2024-05-21T07:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If the rumours are accurate and Rishi Sunak is indeed considering a cap on student visas it signals an intriguing shift in the Tory party's direction - a change I personally welcome. This move will also present a formidable obstacle for the Labour party to undo once they take the reins"
X Link 2024-05-21T12:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sunak's got friends in high places and gets along with his staff. But he's got this snooty upper-middle class thing going on where he's all about bowing down to people from fancy families and loaded backgrounds. It's pretty sad really. You see it a lot in Westminster not just with MPs but also with think tanks and lobbyists"
X Link 2024-05-22T08:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Sunak's got friends in high places and gets along with his staff. But he's got this snooty upper-middle class thing going on where he's all about bowing down to people from fancy families and loaded backgrounds. It's pretty sad really. You see it a lot in Westminster not just with MPs but also with think tanks and lobbyists"
X Link 2024-05-22T09:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Do I feel sorry for Rishi Sunak No. He is fabulously wealthy and well-connected having received everything on a silver platter. He was promoted from relative obscurity with a limited track record and received substantial support from Tory grandees like Michael Howard and David Cameron. Fleet Street fawned over him when he was Chancellor during COVID showering him with mawkish op-eds soft-ball interviews and cringeworthy nicknames like "Dishy Rishi." He lost to Truss but was still crowned Prime Minister with minimal resistance. And yet despite all these advantages and strokes of luck Sunak"
X Link 2024-05-22T16:51Z [----] followers, 114.5K engagements
"No he wasn't up to the job. But he could have made life easier for himself by surrounding himself with super-smart policy wonks on the Right and asking the most fundamental questions: What is the easiest and most elegant way to reduce net migration How do we 'take back control' of the Culture War What taxes should we abolish and how can we simplify the tax code Which areas of public spending are ripe for cuts How do we return to the 'bobby on the beat' model and move away from police responders interceptors and community support officers How should we reform planning laws to make it easier to"
X Link 2024-05-22T17:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Rishi Sunak doesnt have a plan. Everything he does is scribbled on the back of a fag packet. His idea of governance is making token gestures to the media or fiddling around the edges for some positive headlines. When it comes to making real long-term changes like capping student visas he caves in to Tory grandees like you. Uncertain times demand a clear plan. That's what @RishiSunak delivers. Uncertain times demand a clear plan. That's what @RishiSunak delivers"
X Link 2024-05-22T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Green Party feels like a skit from Monty Python or The Young Ones. Theyre a bunch of clownish NIMBYs who fight against development reject nuclear energy and science and push for open borders with the third world. Instead of aiming for fully-automated luxury communism their agenda leans more towards non-automated primitive squalor. Whats more radical & disruptive. A party that wins [--] seats and operates just like Labour - but slightly more radical on policy. Or a party that wins 5-6 seats by [----] but which operates like this I think its the latter. Half a dozen Green MPs would be brilliant"
X Link 2024-05-22T23:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"So there it is The [----] Tory manifesto promised to lower net migration - the difference between people coming to the UK for at least a year and those leaving. At the time it stood at [------]. But since the Tories removed Theresa Mays cap on non-EU immigrants it shot up to a whopping [------] in the year leading up to December last year"
X Link 2024-05-23T09:21Z [----] followers, 16.4K engagements
"Make no mistake: the latest immigration statistics represent the biggest failure in public policy in modern British history surpassing even the [----] sterling crisis when the UK Government was forced to withdraw sterling from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism"
X Link 2024-05-23T09:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Yes that's correct. Expanding the workforce undoubtedly contributes to GDP (goods and services) but this alone does not guarantee an improvement in living standards unless the economy expands faster than the labour force. What truly matters to the existing population is not just the overall GDP but GDP per person. As I'm sure you're aware GDP per person has flatlined over the last decade while real wages have declined despite record-breaking net migration"
X Link 2024-05-23T10:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Labour party will almost certainly make the situation worse unless they experience a significant change of heart akin to a Road To Damascus moment and enforce a numerical cap on visas. However there seems to be reluctance within the party leadership to take this step despite some Labour MPs like Khalid Mahmood and Darren Jones proposing rough targets for net migration (100000 and [------] respectively). It appears that they will stick to the status quo but may implement a 'carrot and stick' approach towards private sector organisations through so-called 'Skills Plans'. In terms of illegal"
X Link 2024-05-23T11:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The situation will likely deteriorate under Labour and not just due to their ineffective domestic policies but also because of an impending global financial crisis. This may prompt more quantitative easing which will eventually result in hyperinflation a few years down the line. It's a pretty grim outlook"
X Link 2024-05-23T13:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@PhilJC2 Sunak has few notable achievements aside from the returns policy with Albania and increased cooperation with Turkey. While his decision on HS2 may ultimately benefit the taxpayer overall his legacy is close to non-existent"
X Link 2024-05-23T13:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Its [----] and youre a City fan. A nutty professor in a modified DeLorean tells you that one day Pep Guardiola will manage your club while Vincent Kompany takes over at Bayern Munich with Craig Bellamy as his assistant managed. What do you say"
X Link 2024-05-23T17:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Its [----] and youre a City fan. A nutty professor in a modified DeLorean tells you that one day Pep Guardiola will manage your club while Vincent Kompany takes over at Bayern Munich with Craig Bellamy as his assistant. What do you say"
X Link 2024-05-23T17:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Rishi Sunak must be auditioning for a new series of Brass Eye. Visiting the Titanic Quarter while [--] points behind Labour is so absurd that its either a morbid symptom of Tory incompetence or a stroke of sheer comic brilliance. On a visit to the Titanic Quarter today I asked the Prime Minister if he is captaining a sinking ship going into this election @BelfastLive https://t.co/fjjPMhYX2B On a visit to the Titanic Quarter today I asked the Prime Minister if he is captaining a sinking ship going into this election @BelfastLive https://t.co/fjjPMhYX2B"
X Link 2024-05-24T13:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Isn't it ironic that Baroness Davidson who praised Sunak as a "huge help" to those "steering the ship of state under his captaincy" is now poking fun at Rishi for his visit to the Titanic Quarter in Belfast"
X Link 2024-05-24T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The article Davidson penned for The Telegraph in [----] ("This is no time to gamble. Thats why Rishi Sunak has my vote to be next PM") is definitely worth a read. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of a One-Nation Tory. Davidson boldly asserts that Sunak possesses "a first-rate intellect" and credits him with protecting "10 million British jobs" during the Covid crisis (which frankly I find laughable given the political decisions behind the lockdown and the inflationary impact of quantitative easing). Ironically she also argues that the UK needs "some boring managerialism to work"
X Link 2024-05-24T17:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Claiming Labour has 'no plan' is ridiculous. Labour does have a plan; its just a terrible one. The Conservatives should focus on dissecting Starmers proposals and tapping into people's worst fears (which are likely to be realised). Starmer will push for affirmative action amnesty for illegal immigrants and massive spending on absurd quangos like Skills England. Pointing these out would be far more effective than the tired 'he hasn't got a plan' meme"
X Link 2024-05-24T20:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Be under no illusions Labour has a 'plan.'"
X Link 2024-05-24T20:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Disillusioned conservatives are talking about a Startup Party to replace the Tories who are incapable of providing a competent centre-right government. It's a good idea but in a first-past-the-post system money is the main obstacle. To break the Tory-Labour duopoly you need a ton of cash. With enough money you can hire computer scientists to gather detailed voter data (via machine learning) target key constituencies and run nonstop social media campaigns. You can also bring on top-notch staff and full-time researchers. It'll be interesting to see if Dominic Cummings with his connections to"
X Link 2024-05-25T09:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I wish I could offer an intriguing explanation for why Sunak called an election but the reasons are quite obvious: Sunak realised that if he waited any longer the media coverage of his party's performance would only worsen. NHS waiting lists small-boat arrivals skyrocketing rents exorbitant house prices and sluggish economic growth are all issues piling up. I'd also guess that the number of people he could actually send back to Rwanda would be minimal given Kigali's insistence on a 'bedding in' phase and the complete systemic failures in Whitehall (they've already lost contact with over 50%"
X Link 2024-05-25T16:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There are of course other reasons for the election announcement beyond damage limitation and front-running negative news headlines in the late July-September period. Sunak is now extremely jaded and crestfallen about his prospects having lost a lot of self-confidence. Psychologically he has already moved on from his time in office. He has also lost control of the civil service. Top officials see him as a lame duck and are digging their heels in. Believe it or not No.10 weren't overly concerned about losing seats to Reform given the local election results and they never really expected Nigel"
X Link 2024-05-25T17:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This doesn't mean that Sunak's decision was the correct one. If he had been serious about regaining votes from Labour he would have waited longer to see the Rwanda plan come to fruition (despite the many obstacles) and taken a tougher stance on Labour's DEI and migration policies. He could have imposed a cap on student numbers and eliminated the graduate visa route but he didn't want to upset his posh mates from Harrow and Eton. And of course Sunak wants to maintain his reputation as a 'moderate' for when he leaves politics and embraces the jet-setting lifestyle he clearly craves. In that"
X Link 2024-05-25T17:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I don't have a strong opinion on national service; I'm agnostic and can see both sides of the argument. But this announcement's timing is terrible and shows the Tories' misplaced sense of priorities. Young people can't afford homes their incomes are drained by rent and taxes and they're burdened with university debt due to a lack of non-academic pathways to well-paid jobs. Sunak should focus on cutting immigration simplifying taxes easing planning restrictions and scrapping GCSEs in favour of a two-tier vocational-academic education system. That's where his efforts should be"
X Link 2024-05-25T22:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@60sJapanfan Probably yes. But I also think Rishi Sunak is more left-wing than Brown. 🤷♂"
X Link 2024-05-26T20:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Good point. But it's still an irrational position to take. The Labour party can't stay in opposition forever; they're going to win an election eventually. So what's better Propping up the Tory party in [----] knowing that an alternative centre-right party will struggle to emerge under a first-past-the-post system Or letting the Tories sink into oblivion stirring things up and potentially paving the way for a new player in the political arena The longer the Tories remain in power the more decadent they become and the more emboldened the one-nation faction will be. The UK needs some creative"
X Link 2024-05-26T20:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"If you fired 90% of the communications Spads in the Tory party its fortunes would improve almost overnight. These people aren't as clever as they think they are. For one thing Labour actually has a plan - a very dangerous one. Instead of denying its existence why not tell people what Labour proposes and why it is dangerous Sunlight is the best disinfectant isn't it Or perhaps the Tories secretly agree with Starmer's policies which is why they can't bring themselves to critique them A thread of Labour plans for the country. 👇 A thread of Labour plans for the country. 👇"
X Link 2024-05-27T08:49Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements
"The debate between communitarianism and individualism is fundamentally stupid. If you believe in generous levels of positive liberty you need a high-trust society to prevent voters from electing interfering nannies and pencil-necked managerialists. High-trust societies usually have strict immigration controls and a tough stance on violent lawbreakers. With a stable population and safe living spaces people can spontaneously form voluntary organisations that outperform the state in helping others. A simplified pro-disposable income tax system makes this even easier. So if you're a classical"
X Link 2024-05-27T09:59Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements
"Does the Labour party have a "plan" Tory party strategists say they don't. I think that's complete hogwash and here's why they're wrong. 🧵"
X Link 2024-05-27T10:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"First Labour wants to create Great British Energy a new publicly-owned clean energy company to "harness the power of Britain's sun wind and waves." They plan to quadruple offshore wind capacity aiming to support nearly [------] jobs by [----] and roll out a Green Steel plan to achieve near-zero emission steel production by [----]. As you can imagine I'm quite sceptical of this plan despite its good intentions"
X Link 2024-05-27T10:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Labour will invest a whopping [--] billion a year () in the second half of the parliament at the latest as part of their "Green Prosperity Plan." This fund will provide incentives to winning bids in the Contracts for Difference auction. Starmer will also introduce a British Jobs Bonus to encourage and reward clean energy developers who invest in 'good jobs' and supply chains in Britain's industrial heartlands and coastal communities"
X Link 2024-05-27T10:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sir Keir has pledged to abolish business rates and replace them with a new tax system allowing businesses to get revaluation discounts immediately. Labour will also support the OECD global minimum tax for multinational enterprises end tax breaks for private equity bosses and eliminate the non-domiciled tax loophole replacing it with a system for genuinely temporary residents. They'll introduce legislation on consumer protection for things like buy-now-pay-later schemes and ensure corporate governance frameworks focus on 'long-termism' (whatever that means)"
X Link 2024-05-27T10:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Labour opposes the break-up of Royal Mail and rejects any attempt to turn the service into a gig economy employer through a takeover. They are also dedicated to upholding the Universal Service Obligation (USO) as the companys central mission"
X Link 2024-05-27T10:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A similar thought crossed my mind The British public might find Labour more appealing if they didn't have a plan and waited until they won a landslide to 'consult' Joe Public. Of course that's the opposite of the truth: Labour knows what it wants to do in most areas. If the Tories actually made a case against Labour's plans they might make protest voters think twice about voting for Starmer"
X Link 2024-05-27T14:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Tories' 'plan' for turbocharging the British economy and reinvigorating Civil Society: [--]. Infinity migrants [--]. Infinity taxes and house prices [--]. National service [--]. [--]. "A better future for our children and grandchildren A future where they feel optimism hope and pride.""
X Link 2024-05-27T16:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I wrote this article in January [----]. I think it has stood the test of time and perfectly explains what has happened since: the resurrection of Lord David Cameron the proposed policy of national service for youngsters and a quadruple lock for pensions. To a large extent Britain is less a democracy than a gerontocracy. Younger generations are increasingly paying for the previous generations retirement despite the fact that one in four pensioners is now a millionaire. Me at @TheCriticMag. https://t.co/exkRfHmbjo To a large extent Britain is less a democracy than a gerontocracy. Younger"
X Link 2024-05-27T21:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Conservatives National Service Quadruple Lock on pensions What else do you have planned for young people Compulsory Blood Transfusions"
X Link 2024-05-28T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JamesMo58386902 Immigration animal welfare blue carbon rewilding"
X Link 2024-05-28T16:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Of course you're not the only young person who thinks national service is a 'brilliant' idea. Far from it. But ask yourself this: is it really a priority Should a Prime Minister seeking re-election focus on this Labour politician Nye Bevan once said that 'the language of priorities is the religion of socialism'. While I'm not a socialist and neither are you 'the language of priorities' is key in politics because of limited time money and resources. With the high cost of housing massive immigration and our messed-up tax system national service shouldn't be a priority. It wouldn't even make my"
X Link 2024-05-28T23:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"At the end of the day Sunak's national service policy is a distraction - an exercise in smoke and mirrors aimed at disgruntled Boomers unhappy about immigration and NHS waiting times. There's nothing particularly inspiring about it; it's not going to turbocharge Skills or Social Cohesion. Far from it. It's just a classic exercise in SW1/Oxbridge bluffing a desperate attempt to dominate the media cycle and shift the focus away from immigration and the dire state of public services"
X Link 2024-05-28T23:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I hate to admit it but I'm actually looking forward to the general election on July [--]. The campaign has been a complete dumpster fire so far and I have no doubt it will only get worse. But the result itself - a landslide win for Labour - will be far more monumental and shocking than what happened in [----]. The Tories were in dire straits when Blair defeated them but this time they're going to be in much deeper trouble. Wealthy donors will look elsewhere and CCHQ will struggle to sway the journos and other rigmarole monkeys in Fleet Street. Undoubtedly the country's prospects under Starmer will"
X Link 2024-05-29T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"'Othering' is just a fancy word for something we all do to groups we see as different - like when football fans trash-talk their rivals or when politicians clash in Parliament. Instead of getting lost in big words Peston should've just asked a simple question: Do certain groups in large numbers threaten British institutions and the economy"
X Link 2024-05-29T23:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ReemAmirIbrahim What does the lump of labour fallacy have to do with the impact of migration on wages"
X Link 2024-05-30T17:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Hello my name is Mr. Nagol. And I come from uh. someplace far away. (Yes thatll do)"
X Link 2024-05-30T18:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tice's statement has nothing to do with the 'lump of labour fallacy' - the idea that there are a fixed number of jobs in the economy. Tice isn't saying "immigrants take our jobs" or that "we need immigrants to fill limited vacancies." He's specifically talking about the impact of mass immigration on low-skill wages. In a free market economy wages adjust to balance supply and demand for labour. However wages may be held down if employers hire immigrants from cheaper labour markets. That's the law of supply and demand. Few domestic workers want to undertake gruelling jobs that pay less than"
X Link 2024-05-30T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What we saw during the televised debate was Peak Sunak the best outcome and performance he could realistically have hoped for. This doesnt imply it was a masterful display or that it will influence the election result. Nonetheless given his intellectual and rhetorical deficiencies it was the best Sunak could manage under the circumstances. However it does expose the absurdity of the Tories Labour dont have a plan narrative. The [----] tax claim is based on the idea that Labour does have a plan and that it can be quantified. Clearly the 'comms' professional advising Sunak on 'Plan Plan Plan'"
X Link 2024-06-05T17:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Yes SPADs generally come from extremely wealthy and privileged backgrounds. To them success means performing well in interviews or reacting to criticisms of their Tribe. This is the PPE-to-comms pipeline at work. They live in tiny bubble surrounded by sycophants and snooty MPs with a born-to-rule attitude"
X Link 2024-06-07T09:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"My problem with the Tory party isn't that it's the 'nasty party.' On the contrary the Tory party isn't nasty enough. They need to be tougher on violent lawbreakers illegal immigrants fraudsters vested interest groups NIMBYs fake charities and those occupying bullshit jobs in both the public and private sectors (like DEI roles). The Tories should save their compassion for hard-pressed taxpayers young families low-income workers people with disabilities volunteers food banks and those who lose their jobs and fall on hard times"
X Link 2024-06-07T16:24Z [----] followers, 29.7K engagements
"The issue with Sir Keir Starmer isn't that he lacks beliefs but that he upholds misguided ones. He is a product of the legal establishment and a proponent of the status quo"
X Link 2024-06-13T09:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Contrary to Miriam Cates' description of Starmer as 'Blair on steroids' he is more accurately 'Rishi Sunak on steroids.' I can easily envision Jeremy Hunt fitting smoothly into a Labour Cabinet under Starmer's leadership"
X Link 2024-06-13T09:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tomorrow I will write a lengthy thread on Labour's immigration policy. It will be a detailed and thoroughly depressing read. Sorry but people need to understand whats coming. I am fairly confident that my predictions will be accurate. Stay tuned"
X Link 2024-06-13T13:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It's quite amusing when you think about it. Keir Starmer a man who fails to inspire many including members of his own party and whose grand ideas include creating a new government body called 'Skills England' and abandoning the Rwanda Plan is poised to achieve one of the largest electoral mandates in British history. The first-past-the-post system for allocating seats is utterly rancid. It encourages bizarre voting behaviour marginalises anyone outside the two main parties and incentivises self-serving grifters to join parties they don't align with ideologically. Burn it all down"
X Link 2024-06-13T22:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"As todays Labour candidates gear up for an election largely focused on Tory misrule it is easy to forget just how much immigration and asylum plagued New Labour when they were in power. Have Labour changed The short answer is 'No'. 🧵"
X Link 2024-06-15T07:28Z [----] followers, 18.6K engagements
"Contrary to popular belief Labour does have a 'plan' for solving the Channel migrant crisis. The problem with this plan however is that it wont work and will actually make things worse (hard as that is to believe). Labour aims to combat people smuggling using a counter-terrorism approach. Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to make the UK hostile territory for smuggling gangs by treating human traffickers with the same seriousness as terrorists. Labour has also promised to set up a dedicated border security command bringing together experts from Immigration Enforcement the National Crime Agency and"
X Link 2024-06-15T07:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The problem with this policy is that it's already been tried and frankly it's failed. In [----] Priti Patel launched the Clandestine Channel Threat Command (CCTC) a centralised unit aimed at stopping illegal boat crossings. By April [----] the unit was transferred to the Ministry of Defence but leadership returned to the Home Office a few months later. Did the CCTC significantly reduce illegal crossings of the English Channel No it didn't. The numbers actually increased and we're heading for another record-breaking year if the weather doesnt deteriorate"
X Link 2024-06-15T07:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Labour will argue that their 'plan' is different drawing from ideas by former Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer. Commissioned by Patel in [----] Downer suggested that the Home Office give key figures a direct reporting route to the Home Secretary to ensure operational perspectives are considered in decision-making. However I'm not convinced this 'direct reporting role' will make any substantial difference. The Home Office already has Stuart Skeates appointed Director General for Strategic Operations in April 2023"
X Link 2024-06-15T08:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Other task forces like Project INVIGOR have long existed to combat human traffickers. They've been successful in gathering and sharing intelligence with Europol and coordinating international arrests. Sir Keir Starmer promises 'real-time intelligence' but we already have such capabilities and once again they haven't made a significant dent in the numbers. According to the NCA Project INVIGOR includes partners such as Immigration Enforcement Border Force police and the Crown Prosecution Service. Doesn't that sound a lot like Starmer's idea for a dedicated 'border security command' Quite a"
X Link 2024-06-15T08:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why do these policies focused on 'smashing the gangs' rather than 'stopping the boats' often result in poor or underwhelming results There are two main reasons for this. First most of those prosecuted for people trafficking are not the criminal kingpins or organisers but rather illegal immigrants coerced into steering dinghies or doing so in exchange for a free ride. While people traffickers do get caught and sent to prison they often push the risk onto their clients similar to how a drug dealer outsources risk to a drug mule. Secondly and perhaps more crucially 'smashing the gangs' is nearly"
X Link 2024-06-15T08:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ultimately to effectively combat these criminal organisations the key is to dismantle their business model. This means authorities must detain and deport the gangs' clients the illegal immigrants making it economically unfeasible for potential illegals to use traffickers' services. Unfortunately the Labour party aims to dismantle the Rwanda plan which has never been trialled despite substantial investment. Instead Sir Keir Starmer proposes fast-tracking asylum applications for [-----] illegal immigrants who are currently excluded from applying under the Illegal Migration Act. This approach is"
X Link 2024-06-15T09:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In a nutshell Labour plans to grant amnesty to tens of thousands of illegal immigrants predominantly young men from Africa and the Middle East. Most of these people have destroyed their documents collaborated with criminal gangs and failed to seek asylum in a third safe country. It's likely that most of them have limited human capital and hold cultural values different from the average European citizen. Given their methods of entry they may be inclined to break rules and exploit hospitality. How will they integrate into British society And what about their descendants Will they join the"
X Link 2024-06-15T10:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Labour will deny this. They'll argue that the Home Office will grant asylum only to genuine refugees who may have valid reasons for not seeking asylum in France. They'll also promise to speed up deportations of illegal Channel crossers to 'safe countries' claiming they'll deport more illegals under Labour than under the Tories. But here's the problem: most illegal immigrants come from countries deemed 'UNSAFE' by the authorities. While they might be able increase deportations to places like Albania or India (considered safe) what about those from Iraq Iran or Afghanistan Sir Keir could"
X Link 2024-06-15T10:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This doesn't mean it's impossible to reclassify 'unsafe' countries as safe even with the Human Rights Act in place. It has been done before. For instance Rishi Sunak successfully added India and Georgia to the list of 'safe states' under the Illegal Migration Act. However there are fewer easy wins left. Turkey could be considered for reclassification but the Home Office has determined it's 'unsafe' to return Turkish nationals due to Erdogan's strict anti-terrorism laws and concerns about judicial independence and fair trials in political cases. Personally I think this is OTT. Turkey as a NATO"
X Link 2024-06-15T10:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's funny how classical liberals always talk about Supply and Demand but it seems this doesn't apply to immigration and housing The truth is NIMBYism has been a part of our system for decades and the Tory party has no real interest in changing it. Starmer might ease restrictions on the green belt but Labour's housing target is only 300k a year. Yes immigration will come down in [----] due to the ban on dependents and tighter thresholds. But were still looking at at least 500k net migration a year and possibly more. The IEA is living in cloud cuckoo land on this issue. This is wrong and it lets"
X Link 2024-06-20T14:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It must be quite a luxury for a well-paid columnist living in an upscale Oxford property to dismiss the public's anger as an 'emotional spasm' and to condescendingly call patriotic voters 'lemmings' for voting Reform. Given the Tories appalling record on real wages GDP per capita homeownership and immigration I would argue that this frustration is not due to a 'moment's impatience.' A moments impatience - a lifetime of remorse . The message of this safety poster very much applies to Farage Lemmings* in the grip of an emotional spasm preparing to put Labour into office for decades to come."
X Link 2024-06-21T08:54Z [----] followers, 44.9K engagements
"Now the obvious counter-argument to this is that the Tories are the best of a bad bunch and Labour will indeed make things worse. True but most Reform voters understand this. Theyre not naive. Theyve chosen short-term pain for long-term gain. They back Reform because (a) they want genuinely right-wing MPs in Parliament free from the constraints of the One Nation Tory establishment and gaining a foothold in the media cycle; and (b) they aim to damage the Tory party's reputation influence and financial standing paving the way for Reform to emerge as the primary right-wing opposition party. This"
X Link 2024-06-21T10:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Putin Apologist Appeasement Chamberlain These are the go-to phrases for many journalists and MPs on foreign policy. Its lazy and ignorant showing zero understanding of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Our political system is full of know-nothing nepo babies and PPE bluffers who have never seen combat or studied history. Yet they get paid big bucks to push lies propaganda and endless war no matter how many Ukrainians die"
X Link 2024-06-22T08:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"True but ask yourself: why is that Why is the NHS in such a parlous state compared to other universal healthcare systems in Europe that have adopted a social insurance model Why after pumping so much money into the NHS does the nationalised system still give us less bang for our buck"
X Link 2024-06-22T09:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There is nothing remotely interesting to say about this election other than it was an opportunity for catharsis. It was a referendum on Tory incompetence not a 'battle of ideas' between competing ideologies. Thats been evident for a couple of years now. The most important election will be for local government where Reform has a chance to gain the ultimate foot soldierslocal councillors. These elections will be more significant because they will show whether the party can convert publicity money and organisation into local seats that establish its brand and reputation as a national force"
X Link 2024-07-04T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lee Anderson should thank Rishi Sunak with a box of chocolates and bouquet of flowers for removing the whip from him. It's unintentionally kept Lee in frontline politicstalk about the law of unintended consequences"
X Link 2024-07-05T01:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I cant think of a more idiotic decision than to put this man - a wealthy southern landlord and creature of the progressive establishment - in charge of the Tories. I'd love to see it happen for the laughs japes and general banter. Farage would make absolute mincemeat of Hunt"
X Link 2024-07-05T14:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This policy explains why I dont trust the Left with public policy. Their view of human nature is so misguided and unrealistic that it always causes serious harm and suffering regardless of their intentions. 🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will authorise emergency measures this week to automatically release criminals less than halfway through their sentence @thetimes 🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will authorise emergency measures this week to automatically release criminals less than halfway through their sentence @thetimes"
X Link 2024-07-07T21:51Z [----] followers, 85.7K engagements
"Imagine putting a low-IQ adolescent with ADHD in charge of a nuclear power plant. Sounds absurd right Well thats what its like putting Labour in charge of criminal justice. Its a disaster waiting to happen"
X Link 2024-07-07T21:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Prisons work. Period. Only an absolute ideologue would deny this. But as David St. Hubbins wisely noted there's a fine line between clever and stupid. Prison isn't just meant to deter crime; it's meant to reduce crime by keeping dangerous people off the streets. And yes there's overwhelming evidence to support this. Steven Pinker discusses extensive U.S. data in "The Better Angels of Our Nature" and El Salvador's Bukele has shown that mass imprisonment can transform a dangerous country into a safe one. Sorry Richard but facts dont care about your feelings @technopopulist (1) Your view of"
X Link 2024-07-07T22:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There's no sugarcoating it. This Labour government is going to be a nightmare - picture a crazed arsonist handed the keys to a fireworks and TNT factory"
X Link 2024-07-07T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"My thoughts on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump: Im furious. Incredibly furious. Theres a lot of right-wing praise for Trumps unyielding response. Am I surprised No. Trump has always been this way - brave tough aggressive and robust. Its in his nature. Im absolutely enraged that something like this could happen. Horrific"
X Link 2024-07-14T16:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Leeds riots didnt shock me nor did the Lefts reaction. Conservative MPs and police constables trotted out the usual platitudes about how the violence was "disgraceful" and how perpetrators must face the full force of the law. (No shit Sherlock) But both sides are waging a War Against Noticing. The Left was particularly aggressive and immoral gaslighting anyone paying attention and shifting the blame onto Nigel Farage's tweets. British elites are utterly lost. The truth is some immigrant groups commit more crimes (on average) than others and these differences persist across generations."
X Link 2024-07-19T18:02Z [----] followers, 26K engagements
"The biggest threat to British society isn't the dull debates between One Nation Tories and National Conservatives or Corbynite socialists and "right-wing" Labour. It's the War Against Noticing. This battle threatens the welfare of women and children economic growth and national unity. The War Against Noticing means ignoring the horror of our planning system and the crushing tax burden on the young. It props up the rancid ideology of "diversity is strength" and the horrible open borders and EDI regimes that follow. It fuels the bizarre fixation on non-biological theories of gender and the"
X Link 2024-07-19T18:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If this is Trump's response to Bukele's history-defining leadership then I'm afraid his next term in office isn't going to be much better than his last. Despite his bravado and swashbuckling oratory Trump just doesn't have the skills or acumen to take down the 'Deep State' or solve America's deeply entrenched problems. He couldn't even build a fucking wall. TRUMP CALLS OUT BUKELE He blames Bukele for sending El Salvador's worst criminals to America. He's trying to convince everybody what a wonderful job he does in running the country well he doesn't do a wonderful job. https://t.co/g6s80mgifJ"
X Link 2024-07-19T19:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1 Bukele [---] Donald Trumps. Sorry"
X Link 2024-07-19T19:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The thing that most Clever People won't tell you and I'm fully expecting certain think tankers who plagiarise me regularly to parrot these points as their 'own' is that the impact of immigration is intergenerational. It's not just about some dry 'fiscal impact' paper from Professor Dustmann or short-term projections from the OBR or ONS. The effects of immigration last for decades even centuries. Full integration It's a myth. Even with the most well-meaning British Future-type policies on 'bringing us together' group differences persist across generations. Society is permanently altered"
X Link 2024-07-20T13:59Z [----] followers, 34.8K engagements
"Bushra with all due respect I dont believe that wealthy Arabs who frequent Knightsbridge shop at Harrods and dine at The Franklin are representative of the immigrant population in the UK. These bloody foreigners in Knightsbridge spending so much money contributing to our country and walking about in their hijabs. It's really worrying 😁 https://t.co/IVemX2x1lb These bloody foreigners in Knightsbridge spending so much money contributing to our country and walking about in their hijabs. It's really worrying 😁 https://t.co/IVemX2x1lb"
X Link 2024-07-20T16:31Z [----] followers, 78.9K engagements
"This is intrinsic to Johnson's nature. His main objective in politics is to cosplay Churchill and establish himself as a major figure on the global stage advocating for Global Britain (as evidenced by his foreword for the Henry Jackson Society paper). His primary allegiance lies with Kiev not with Kidderminster or King's Lynn. Why not discuss Britain Why not discuss Britain"
X Link 2024-07-20T21:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Basically Labour's plan will amount to deporting a few illegal manicurists from Vietnam while doing nothing to stop the flood of illegal arrivals from the Middle East Afghanistan and sub-Saharan Africa. It's all about generating headlines and trying to hoodwink the public rather than making the structural changes needed to detain and deport those who arrive across the Channel or through clandestine means"
X Link 2024-07-21T12:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'll level with you. Labour doesn't actually care about illegal (or legal) migration and the complete transformation of British society. They just don't give a stuff. It's meaningless to them; they probably think it's a good thing. But to get into power with a sizeable majority they have to give the impression that they CARE (even though they don't). So they're going to spend the next four years with gimmick after gimmick speech after speech announcement after announcement trying to reassure the public that they 'get it' - using friendly journalists in the media to get the message out"
X Link 2024-07-21T13:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The academic literature is clear on diversity: it is a bad thing (on the whole). It undermines trust and social capital the rule of law and national security reduces the provision of public goods and is strongly and negatively correlated with productivity and employee satisfaction. The housing crisis is the result of your government's pathetic planning laws and lack of restrictions on immigration. Jog on mate"
X Link 2024-07-21T15:23Z [----] followers, 14.6K engagements
"The academic literature is clear on diversity: it is a bad thing (on the whole). It undermines trust and social capital the rule of law and national security reduces the provision of public goods and is strongly and negatively correlated with productivity and employee satisfaction. The housing crisis is the result of your government's pathetic planning laws and lack of restrictions on immigration. Jog on mate. London is one of the greatest cities in the world - one of the few downsides is the cost of housing which is in part because so many people want to live here. If you hate it and its"
X Link 2024-07-21T15:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"We shouldnt take any lectures on complexity from someone as 2-D in their analysis as you nor should we take lectures on anonymous sources from someone who thrives on anonymous Tory/Labour sources like yourself. Im guessing some of these are made up London is a shit-hole and heres an anonymous article that proves it. This is precisely the sort of academic rigour we need to bring to these complex issues. London is a shit-hole and heres an anonymous article that proves it. This is precisely the sort of academic rigour we need to bring to these complex issues"
X Link 2024-07-21T16:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Thanks for the response David. I appreciate it. For the record I was completely against the backlash you faced over the supposed endorsement of Trump's assassination. Social media hysteria is really getting out of hand. Ideologically well never see eye-to-eye and thats fine. No one should feel pressured to change their views due to peer pressure. However I have to challenge your assessment of the current situation. My girlfriend who is non-White and an immigrant has been harassed multiple times. I also have friends who have experienced similar issues mostly involving North/Sub-Saharan African"
X Link 2024-07-22T13:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Talking about London is tricky because it's not really a unified city. It's more like a federation of small towns and cities connected by an under/overground system with high-value jobs mainly in Zones [--] and [--]. Whether London feels like a 'great' city largely depends on how much you earn and where you live. Spitting facts la"
X Link 2024-07-22T14:15Z [----] followers, 698.8K engagements
"Some parts of London are just way better than other parts of the UK. Getting off at Turnham Green station and walking down the high street is humbling - the vibe coffee shops and food are amazing. But other parts of London are utterly soul-destroying. I was in Alperton recently for the great Chinese supermarket there and everything about the area - the architecture noise pollution lack of a high street and dystopian tower blocks - made me feel physically ill"
X Link 2024-07-22T14:37Z [----] followers, 106.2K engagements
"Another example is Green Park. Getting off at Green Park station and walking through the park toward the Palace is magical especially when a band is playing. Only London can do this so well and regularly. The Richmond Riverside is another great spot - such an amazing way to spend a weekend. But if you live in parts of Wembley or other congested high-traffic high-crime and ugly areas of London its a total shithole. Make no mistake"
X Link 2024-07-22T14:52Z [----] followers, 86.1K engagements
"An even better example is Acton. Get off at Acton Central station and the high street is amazing - great architecture shops and virtually no traffic. It's like a utopia with sweetness and joy everywhere. But get onto Acton high street and it's a total shithole except for one jazz pub. It's dirty dangerous and low-quality. Utterly mad and totally London"
X Link 2024-07-22T15:19Z [----] followers, 77.9K engagements
"London is a fucked-up city and many political commentators seem fine with that. Fair enough. My approach however is more like the Singaporean or Japanese way: if something's broken fix it. Build new prisons if needed reform social housing laws and update public finance rules. Just get it done. Levelling up shouldnt be limited to the north of England; it should include London too. Thats it"
X Link 2024-07-22T15:52Z [----] followers, 65.1K engagements
".@elonmusks advice on meetings:"
X Link 2024-07-24T18:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Since joining Migration Watch UK I have been strongly advocating for the amendment or abolition of the Human Rights Act (HRA) so we can deport illegals to their country of origin or a third safe country like Rwanda. Surprisingly the biggest pushback has come NOT from the left but the right. Leftists say 'Yes what you're proposing will make it easier to deport illegals. But the HRA is really important. We can't compromise on it.' Rightists on the other hand respond with 'Ho ho ho You can't do that We were told at X Y Z parliamentary committee that that won't work And you know what It wouldn't"
X Link 2024-07-26T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I believe the Southport massacre is the straw that broke the camel's back. Our country and our politics will never be the same after this tragedy. I can't think about my country in the same way anymore. There should be a national day of mourning; I can't believe this happened"
X Link 2024-07-29T20:27Z [----] followers, 449.2K engagements
"Today is set to be one of the worst days for the Labour party. They have no idea how bad things are going to get. The British people are closely watching the tragedies unfolding in this country the economic inequality and the abandonment of a property-owning democracy. This is a tough challenge for Labour given their ideological similarity to the Tories. They don't seem to realise that the UK is ill and needs extensive surgery not tinkering around the edges. Oh Sir Keir Starmer please listen to people outside your inner circle"
X Link 2024-07-29T21:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I think we need to take a good hard look at ourselves tomorrow morning - as a society and at the foundational principles we're built upon. We can't go back to 'business as usual.' There needs to be a huge conversation about the future of this country and the direction we're going to take. Enough of the obsession with the 'SW1 rigmarole.' It's over. Enough is enough"
X Link 2024-07-29T21:56Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements
"@lucaajwatson I hope you're wrong. :("
X Link 2024-07-29T21:58Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements
"I'm really impressed with @RobertJenrick . He's the complete opposite of James Cleverly; instead of focusing on personal life stories Jenrick centered his campaign on a solid data-driven approach. He emphasised building beautiful homes constructing nuclear power stations and reducing both legal and illegal migration. He also hinted at reducing the size of the State and lowering taxes though I'd like to hear more specifics on that. His campaign video suggests he's someone who believes in a strong approach to public policy but also sees something fundamentally 'rotten' in the current political"
X Link 2024-07-30T17:45Z [----] followers, 27.4K engagements
"The criminal justice system in this country is completely broken. The asylum system is a joke and two-tier policing is rampant. The sooner the elites realise this the better"
X Link 2024-07-30T20:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Tory party deserves a huge amount of blame for the situation we're in now but what on earth was the Labour Party thinking Did they seriously believe they were going to have an easy ride like during the Britpopper years of the early 2000s Fools"
X Link 2024-07-30T21:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If I were a Labour Party SPAD on election night I wouldn't be celebrating or popping champagne corks - not because I think they won't win but because of the enormous challenge that lies ahead. Labour MPs are ideologically unprepared to tackle what's coming. I'd be feeling nervous and rightfully so"
X Link 2024-07-30T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@AylmerTH Are you kidding me WTF"
X Link 2024-07-30T23:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Two-tier policing is a reality we can't ignore. People shouldn't be naive and believe it doesn't exist because it clearly does"
X Link 2024-07-31T21:25Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements
"One of @tomhfhs more thought-provoking tweets which surprisingly only received [--] likes. A critical issue that's not getting much attention is the looming global financial crisis. I'm thoroughly convinced this will happen though I will be thrilled to be proven wrong Here's my initial take: At present global debt stands at around [---] trillion with derivatives valued (notional) in the quadrillions. We've never faced a period of monetary tightening with such high levels of leverage. Central banks especially the Federal Reserve seem to be steering the world toward a convergence of crises that"
X Link 2024-08-01T11:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I think Blair has become a lot more interesting as a political commentator as he's aged. His comments on social media are consistent with Cass R. Sunstein's concept of 'cyberbalkanization' and what the brilliant @johnrobb calls 'The Swarm.' My big disagreement with Blair is that I don't think 'populism' is an ideology. Instead as Rogers Brubaker suggests it is a discursive and stylistic repertoire. Is populism good or bad It depends on the context. If political institutions and parties are hollowed out and corrupt adopting a populist stance can be both politically wise and morally"
X Link 2024-08-01T13:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is this actually true or has it been twisted If its true The Narrative could collapse quickly. Will these people be branded as Far Right And what about the police officers actions Oh deary deary me. Police liaison tells a group of Muslims in Stoke that If you have any weapons discard them at the mosque. How can anybody try to tell anyone that two-tier policing doesnt exist https://t.co/ZLcM5X5xsz Police liaison tells a group of Muslims in Stoke that If you have any weapons discard them at the mosque. How can anybody try to tell anyone that two-tier policing doesnt exist https://t.co/ZLcM5X5xsz"
X Link 2024-08-03T17:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Symbolism matters in a democracy especially after a tragedy. I dont have a major issue with No.10 doing this but the timing (a bit late) and the fact that it followed Starmers rather repulsive techno-authoritarian and two-tier speech makes it hard to swallow. We stand in solidarity with Southport. Tonight Downing Street lights up pink as a mark of respect and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragic incidents which took place earlier this week. #SouthportTogether https://t.co/eaAbv4RzLG We stand in solidarity with Southport. Tonight Downing Street lights up pink as a mark of respect"
X Link 2024-08-03T17:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Imagine This happened during the Black Lives Matter riots in the U.S. Many police officers were also attacked by BLM protesters in the UK yet this behaviour didn't result in a massive state clampdown. Instead it was met with kneeling sentimental tributes to George Floyd and widespread large-scale expressions of solidarity with BLM. Imagine youre a business and you survive Covid spiralling energy costs & the cost of living crisis And then your shopfront is torched or smashed up by some young lads having a laugh on a hot Summers nightand theyre being cheered on by certain people in the media."
X Link 2024-08-03T22:35Z [----] followers, 64.2K engagements
"In the long term Labour is now completely doomed in the north of England. They are essentially done for in those regions which opens up a huge opportunity for the Reform Party"
X Link 2024-08-04T23:44Z 22.5K followers, 744.9K engagements
"There won't be a 'civil war'; the riots will eventually die down prosecutions will happen and restrictive laws will be introduced. However in the long term Labour is finished in the north of England"
X Link 2024-08-04T23:46Z [----] followers, 41.8K engagements
"Starmer knows this and many of his MPs will be looking on nervously clinging to any scraps of copium. The north of England will now be seeking an alternative political home. If Farage has any sense he'll pour a LOT of money into those constituencies for the council elections"
X Link 2024-08-04T23:56Z [----] followers, 39.4K engagements
"@Buxtonwasser Yes they'll introduce a blasphemy law but not until the riots have ended. This law will result in unjust prosecutions and mobilise millions against the Labour Party. It will also anger celebrities journalists and broadcasters - a misstep similar to those made by the SNP"
X Link 2024-08-05T00:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Luffydude1 I dont believe any of these seats are far Right"
X Link 2024-08-05T10:20Z [----] followers, 22.3K engagements
"@mexicola25 Lmao I'm from the North not posh at all. I would never refer to the people I care about as 'knuckle draggers'. The reason I include [--] Tufton Street in my bio is to bait trolls like you. It never fails to entertain me"
X Link 2024-08-05T13:24Z [----] followers, 22.9K engagements
"@Rowanfoto @mexicola25 I am defending northerners as a whole not a minority of Far Right rioters"
X Link 2024-08-05T13:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Rowanfoto @mexicola25 I was accused by Mr. Thompson of conflating all northern people with Far Right rioters that everyone in the north is a knuckle dragger"
X Link 2024-08-05T14:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"True but I forecasted the Tory downfall (fewer than [---] seats) nearly three years ahead of time. Some trends become inevitable. I might be wrong but Labour would have to fundamentally rethink its stance on policing multiculturalism the Human Rights Act and mass legal migration. I doubt that'll happen"
X Link 2024-08-05T14:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I predicted over two and a half years ago that the Tories would have fewer than [---] seats. I wrote several articles criticising the Tory party for being structurally flawed and catering to a gerontocracy. I was proven right. Pay attention to what I have to say or dont - it's up to you"
X Link 2024-08-05T15:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I don't have all the facts at the moment but there are serious questions to be raised about the lack of police presence in Birmingham. If the reports are accurate then the concept of two-tier policing has become an fundamental reality rather than an occasional occurrence"
X Link 2024-08-05T20:21Z [----] followers, 195.5K engagements
"Labour has completely lost the plot"
X Link 2024-08-05T22:17Z [----] followers, 26K engagements
"Listen I know it's easy to mock this kind of incompetence. But I'm genuinely concerned now. Labour's policies present a serious security risk to the British public. This is no joke"
X Link 2024-08-05T22:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Narrative is being debunked in real time. Labour MPs will desperately flail about imposing restrictions on free speech while their allies in the mainstream media censor their own content. However this won't stop the steady flow of information that exposes the Big Lie at the core of the British establishment"
X Link 2024-08-05T22:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Starmer's premiership is doomed. I expected this to happen eventually but not so soon. He'll remain in office and push through all his unpopular plans but he'll be despised and resented by the British public"
X Link 2024-08-06T13:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is going to be very painful for online Labourites but I'm afraid it's inevitable. It's going to happen it's going to hurt and it's going to drive you mad on social media"
X Link 2024-08-06T13:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You'll have some good days and see some positive headlines but always remember to zoom out and look at the bigger trend. Only a complete reevaluation of Labour Party ideology will prevent this from happening"
X Link 2024-08-06T13:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"They have lost control of The Narrative. And theyre panicking. They really are panicking"
X Link 2024-08-06T17:25Z [----] followers, 235.1K engagements
"This interview should be a huge scandal. Its a 'smoking gun' that confirms two-tier policing is a reality in the UK. At first glance the officer's actions seem innocent - consulting community and business leaders before a planned protest. Gathering intelligence is part of their job right But listen closely: the purpose of the meeting wasn't just to gather intelligence. It was to consult on the "style" of policing needed. The officer even praised the community leaders for trying to police the events "within themselves." Why are the police taking advice from community and business leaders on"
X Link 2024-08-06T23:40Z [----] followers, 443.2K engagements
"I have to commend Sky News for their excellent questioning. Its top-notch journalism and they deserve recognition for it. I also hope @elonmusk sees it"
X Link 2024-08-06T23:50Z [----] followers, 17.9K engagements
"In fairness to the Prime Minister this interview was much better than his previous speeches. Instead of getting into a tit-for-tat with Elon Musk he pointed out that the same officers who responded to the Southport massacre were being attacked by 'protestors' that very day. Powerful. "What's your message to Elon Musk" PM Sir Keir Starmer replies: 'Our first duty has to be to our communities to keep them safe. Everybody should be giving their full support to ensure that we can make sure that our streets are safe.' https://t.co/6wITizMWdy 📺 Sky [---] https://t.co/1cLPTFMbfR "What's your message"
X Link 2024-08-07T14:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Rowley recently said in an interview that his policy is to police from the Centre without fear nor favour. However this statement seems very one-sided. He mentions a 'show of unity from communities' but which communities is he referring to I don't think counter-protesters sporting keffiyehs waving Palestinian flags and holding 'Refugees Welcome' placards represent all of Britains communities. They're a specific group: pro-immigration activists on the radical left. This group of course has every right to counter-protest but I'm not entirely sure they are representative of the British public at"
X Link 2024-08-08T08:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This will be a major test for the police to see if they uphold the principle of without fear or favour. While indirect incitement is legal in the US it is illegal in England. Will this person be charged If not why And if they are will the case be fast-tracked Only time will tell. We need to cut all their throats & get rid of them - counter protester followed by a cheering crowd A call for violence isnt a peaceful protest. The rules for inciting violence need to be applied both ways since this could put someone innocent at risk https://t.co/BRBBdNkWg7 We need to cut all their throats & get rid"
X Link 2024-08-08T11:36Z [----] followers, 18.8K engagements
"Sir Keir Starmer's ideology is a strange mix of perspectives that don't fit together and can't rejuvenate the UK. It combines post-nationalism mass censorship 'soft' multiculturalism YIMBYism Net Zero managerialism and Fabianism. The only saving grace is the proposed planning reform; everything else falls flat"
X Link 2024-08-08T18:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Can we really call ourselves a 'liberal democracy' when people are being arrested for posting misguided tweets I don't think people realise what's coming"
X Link 2024-08-08T19:00Z [----] followers, 104.5K engagements
"I'm so angry at the Tories for letting this happen. They created a legal system that allows the police to crush dissent on a whim and handed Labour the power to act like a dictatorship. This will lead to the persecution of innocent people shutting down public debate and free speech"
X Link 2024-08-08T20:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@60sJapanfan Mason is embarrassing - he's the Alan Partridge of the Left. Unfortunately his views are quite mainstream within the Labour Party"
X Link 2024-08-08T20:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Jason_Opines We need proportional representation and strong protections for free speech like those in the First Amendment"
X Link 2024-08-08T20:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@MJtweetings It is disturbing. The law is now so open to interpretation that it can be used to prosecute many people. This is the result of Tory legislation"
X Link 2024-08-08T20:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If we're entering this Brave New World of policing misinformation we need to be consistent. Why hasnt Nick Lowles been arrested for spreading false information about acid attacks And what about those who retweeted him These questions must be asked repeatedly. Personally I oppose these authoritarian laws but if were going to have them there must be consistency. Otherwise the rule of law becomes a fiction"
X Link 2024-08-09T13:19Z [----] followers, 126.1K engagements
"Why isnt there any police action on this Reform UK MPs need to bring it up in Parliament. Again I want to say I dont support this type of policing. But if its going to be used it has to be applied consistently"
X Link 2024-08-09T13:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If theres no response it will prove that two-tier policing is real. Simple as. End of story"
X Link 2024-08-09T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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