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Second referendum? Channel 4’s Brexit film will give you second thoughts

January 6, 2019by Jono ReadNo Comments
The writer of Channel 4’s new Brexit drama has claimed that viewers will finish the film believing the Vote Leave boss was either the “antichrist” or a “hero”. James Graham said while it was produced with a sympathetic view to Dominic Cummings in the beginning, he believes there is sufficient scrutiny by the end.… Read on
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25 top tweeters posting about the 2017 General Election

May 7, 2017by Jono ReadNo Comments
25 tweeters from across the progressive political spectrum to follow during the General Election. 1. Britain Elects (@britainelects) One thing the last UK, US elections and the EU referendum has taught us is not to read too much into opinion polls.… Read on
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In the news this week

December 15, 2016by Jono ReadNo Comments
I used to think I knew a lot about politics and about what people wanted from politicians. But this year has really tested me. I mean I understand the frustration that people want a different kind of politics that speaks for them.… Read on
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Labour Conference 2016

October 1, 2016by Jono ReadNo Comments
Labour Party Conference 2016
In the run up to Labour Party conference there were predictions of doom and gloom, and bust-ups throughout the week in Liverpool. As an attendee it couldn’t have been further from the truth. While the party is in a bit of an unhappy place, it felt like business as usual.… Read on
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This sideshow can’t go on any longer

June 29, 2016by Jono Read1 Comment
After much debate, discussion, and thought I did not vote for Jeremy Corbyn in the leadership election last year. I felt there were candidates more in touch with the views I held, and I thought they had a better chance with the electorate.… Read on
Politics

Our breaking point

June 28, 2016by Jono ReadNo Comments
One of the saddest aspects of this whole referendum has been the increase in racially motivated attacks in Britain. I am saddened that instead of acknowledging what has happened this month, social media has instead been filled with those continually repeating the claim that the leave voters were not racist for voting how they did when responding to these attacks.… Read on
Politics

Is anyone taking control?

June 27, 2016by Jono ReadNo Comments
When the public voted on June 23rd they were urged to “take back control”. Four days later, I’m not convinced anyone is in control. Whether that’s in the Labour Party, the Conservatives, the Leave camp, or the Government. It was my dad who posed the question “why is it whenever the Tories go into meltdown the Labour Party follows them?”.… Read on
Politics

A plea to the Corbynistas

June 26, 2016by Jono ReadNo Comments
The outcome of Brexit is one of political uncertainty. Not just for the Conservative Party, but the knives are out in the Labour Party. Right on cue, Jeremy Corbyn’s enemies know now is the time to try and oust him. I didn’t vote for Jeremy Corbyn, but know he was given a massive mandate by the Labour Party when he was elected only nine months ago.… Read on
Politics

Brexity McBrexitface

June 25, 2016by Jono ReadNo Comments
A lot has been said on my Twitter about the EU Referendum result and so, without flooding it further, I thought I’d write a blog… Most of you know I’m incredibly upset about the result, and what it means for Britain.… Read on

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