Category Archives: Campaigning

Hinkley Point – BBC Radio 4 – Today Program

Posted on July 28, 2016 by tomburke

      There is no doubt that we need electricity, we just don’t need the electricity from Hinkley at enormous cost. It’s very unreliable, we are not sure that this type of reactor will actually work. There are much … Continue reading →

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ET TU BRUTE

Posted on July 5, 2016 by tomburke

      Assassination is rare in Britain. But do not doubt that the political knife slipped into Boris Johnson’s back was anything other than a carefully crafted assassination. It began, supposedly, with a leak. Mr Gove’s wife, Daily Mail … Continue reading →

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ON MEDDLING WITH EUROPE

Posted on June 27, 2016 by tomburke

                                      ‘You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone Joni Mitchell   The Second World War welded Britain into a united … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Jo Cox – ‘Where we see intolerance we must drive it out of our politics’

Posted on June 17, 2016 by tomburke

    Here is the full text of David Cameron’s speech. I first met Jo in Darfur in 2006 where she was doing what she was brilliant at, which was looking after and saving the lives of vulnerable refugees. And … Continue reading →

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A message from Smokey. Why I’m #infor Europe @weareeuropeuk

Posted on June 17, 2016 by tomburke

                       

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Climate Change Activists Should Be Nervous About Brexit

Posted on June 16, 2016 by tomburke

BY EVAN POPP     With voters in the United Kingdom heading to the polls June 23 to decide whether or not to leave the European Union, polls are showing a close vote in the offing between those who want … Continue reading →

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It’s a cruel deceit to blame all our problems on immigration

Posted on June 15, 2016 by tomburke

By Owen Jones   Brexiters cynically attribute social ills to incomers. Those who believe them may soon face a harsh truth     Our country is simmering with anger and frustration. There is no shortage of social grievances that, long … Continue reading →

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If we’re to win the climate struggle, we must remain in Europe

Posted on June 14, 2016 by tomburke

                    Concerted EU diplomacy helped secure a landmark agreement at the Paris climate change summit. We should not leave the field just as the battle is turning. Our security and prosperity … Continue reading →

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Our own bad habits have brought Britain to the brink of Brexit – The Guardian

Posted on June 6, 2016 by tomburke

By Martin Kettle This article first appeared in The Guardian   Whether voters decide to leave or remain, we must address failures in our media, culture and politics     Trust the people, that’s what I always say to myself. By … Continue reading →

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You need to apply to postal vote by THIS FRIDAY! #POSTIT

Posted on June 2, 2016 by tomburke

You need to apply to postal vote by THIS FRIDAY!     Did you know the recommended deadline to mail your postal vote application is this Friday 3rd June? Nor does anyone else. Do it now at j.mp/PostItEU Although the postal … Continue reading →

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