# keir (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover keir. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nathan Hollow writes for Caring Times on the changing local government landscape](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/08/nathan-hollow-writes-for-caring-times-on-the-changing-local-government-landscape/) _2026-08-17 · Natasha Ferreira · PLMR_ PLMR’s Head of Health and Social Care, Nathan Hollow, has written for Caring Times on what this year’s local election results could mean for adult social care providers. Read more here The post Nathan Hollow writes for Caring Times on the changing local government landscape appeared first on PLMR . ## [From “Simpler Structures”, to “Rewiring the State” and “Devolution by Default” – what does it all mean?](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/08/from-simpler-structures-to-rewiring-the-state-and-devolution-by-default-what-does-it-all-mean/) _2026-08-14 · Natasha Ferreira · PLMR_ In late 2024, PLMR’s Senior Counsel and local councillor John Cope wrote that country-wide unitarisation was a radical option ministers would need to weigh carefully. Under Keir Starmer they took that radical path, and under Andy Burnham it is now clear the government will go much, much further. England is in the middle of its \[…\] The post From “Simpler Structures”, to “Rewiring the State” and… ## [Joshua Bonehill-Paine: Rehabilitation and Reward](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/08/12/joshua-bonehill-paine-rehabilitation-and-reward/) _2026-08-12 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ From The Spectator, back in December: You’ve probably seen the videos. Kemi Badenoch delivering her Budget response in the form of a rap to a sobbing Rachel Reeves. Keir Starmer as a McDonald’s drive-thru worker. David Lammy as a Spice Girl in a tight dress. Reeves (again) as the Grand High Witch from The Witches. Behind \[ \] ## [Anti-Zionism is now a protected belief in the UK](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/anti-zionism-is-now-a-protected-belief) _2026-08-06 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ In a victory for free speech, David Miller recently won his Employment Appeal Tribunal. ## [July newsletter – territories and treaties](https://brexitfactbase.com/news/july-newsletter-territories-and-treaties/) _2026-08-03 · Richard Barfield · Brexit FactBase_ Ceuta hit the headlines over the weekend as an estimated 69,500 people had moved from Morocco into the Spanish territory. Located in Morocco, Ceuta, normally has a population of only 84,000. By the end of today, most of the new arrivals had gone back. Meanwhile, two weeks earlier, the UK and the EU had signed \[ \] The post July newsletter – territories and treaties first appeared on Brexit FactBase… ## [Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Discusses Andy Burnham’s Vision for Labour and Keir Starmer’s Legacy](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/07/kevin-craig-plmrs-ceo-and-founder-discusses-andy-burnhams-vision-for-labour-and-keir-starmers-legacy/) _2026-07-28 · Thomas.Picton · PLMR_ The post Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Discusses Andy Burnham’s Vision for Labour and Keir Starmer’s Legacy appeared first on PLMR . ## [PLMR Supports the Centre for the New Midlands’ Connections for Prosperity Event as Media Partner](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/07/plmr-supports-the-centre-for-new-midlands-connections-for-prosperity-event-as-media-partner/) _2026-07-28 · Thomas.Picton · PLMR_ The post PLMR Supports the Centre for the New Midlands’ Connections for Prosperity Event as Media Partner appeared first on PLMR . ## [PLMR Sponsors the Launch of Iain Dale’s New Book, Have I Said Too Much?](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/07/plmr-sponsors-the-launch-of-iain-dales-new-book-have-i-said-too-much/) _2026-07-28 · Thomas.Picton · PLMR_ The post PLMR Sponsors the Launch of Iain Dale’s New Book, Have I Said Too Much? appeared first on PLMR . ## [Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Discusses PLMR’s Road to 2029 Polling](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/07/kevin-craig-plmrs-ceo-and-founder-discusses-plmrs-road-to-2029-polling/) _2026-07-28 · Thomas.Picton · PLMR_ The post Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Discusses PLMR’s Road to 2029 Polling appeared first on PLMR . ## [Sara Ghaffari, PLMR Board Director, Appears on BBC Radio 4](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/07/sara-ghaffari-plmr-board-director-appears-on-bbc-radio-4/) _2026-07-28 · Thomas.Picton · PLMR_ The post Sara Ghaffari, PLMR Board Director, Appears on BBC Radio 4 appeared first on PLMR . ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rIQ6JFt5FKY7) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Appears on Good Morning Britain](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/07/kevin-craig-plmrs-ceo-and-founder-appears-on-good-morning-britain/) _2026-07-28 · Thomas.Picton · PLMR_ The post Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Appears on Good Morning Britain appeared first on PLMR . ## [Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Appears on LBC to Discuss Keir Starmer’s Future and Legacy](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/07/kevin-craig-plmrs-ceo-and-founder-appears-on-lbc-to-discuss-keir-starmers-future-and-legacy/) _2026-07-28 · Thomas.Picton · PLMR_ The post Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Appears on LBC to Discuss Keir Starmer’s Future and Legacy appeared first on PLMR . ## [Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Appears on TRT World to Discuss the Makerfield By-Election](https://plmr.co.uk/2026/07/kevin-craig-plmrs-ceo-and-founder-appears-on-trt-world-to-discuss-the-makerfield-by-election/) _2026-07-28 · Thomas.Picton · PLMR_ The post Kevin Craig, PLMR’s CEO and Founder, Appears on TRT World to Discuss the Makerfield By-Election appeared first on PLMR . ## [Palestine Action barrister facing trial next week for doing his job](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/palestine-action-barrister-facing) _2026-07-23 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ If you thought the UK couldn’t possibly get more authoritarian, you’d be wrong. ## [Reform UK Fuels Cover-Up Conspiracism Over Widdecombe Murder](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/07/22/reform-uk-fuels-cover-up-conspiracism-over-widdecombe-murder/) _2026-07-22 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ Media criticism from Reform UK s Nigel Farage: The details of Ann Widdecombe’s murder revealed in court are horrific. Why will no one report on Joshua Kerry’s political views? The faux-bewilderment is meant to imply a conspiracy to suppress the truth, apparently including media outlets that already pushed the boundaries during the early stages of a \[ \] ## [Keir Starmer: The PM who hated you (and couldn’t even do it competently)](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/keir-starmer-the-pm-who-hated-you) _2026-07-18 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ If historians need an image to sum up Keir Starmer’s premiership, they aren’t gonna find one of him signing anything historic. ## [Populists Attack Police and Media Over Ann Widdecombe Investigation Developments](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/07/16/populists-attack-police-and-media-over-ann-widdecombe-investigation-developments/) _2026-07-16 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ From the Daily Mail, 13 July: The brutal murder of Ann Widdecombe was last night being treated as a suspected politically motivated terrorist attack. In a dramatic escalation, counter terrorism officers yesterday took over the investigation into the killing of the former Tory minister. It came after the discovery of Russian communist literature and other items \[ \] ## [Your Own Fault America](https://foab.substack.com/p/2074717175986510399) _2026-07-13 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ I got sent this so it is nothing i have found myself and it has not been verified or checked but it does seem to ring true. ## [Ann Widdecombe Police Statements Expand Criteria for Disclosing Details About Arrested Suspects](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/07/12/ann-widdecombe-police-statements-expand-criteria-for-disclosing-details-about-arrested-suspects/) _2026-07-12 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ From BBC News: Police say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe. The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody, a statement from Devon and Cornwall Police said. Police had announced as part of their appeal for information on Friday \[ \] ## [The Associated Newspapers Judgment: A Note on Propensity and Proof](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/07/09/the-associated-newspapers-judgment-a-note-on-propensity-and-proof/) _2026-07-09 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ As is being widely reported: The Duke of Sussex and six others have lost their High Court privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. Judge Mr Justice Nicklin said the claimants had failed to prove the allegations of unlawful information gathering. Mr Justice Nicklin refused to make a finding \[ \] ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lmx6N9nVn9XL) _2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [June newsletter – ten years after](https://brexitfactbase.com/news/june-newsletter-ten-years-after/) _2026-07-04 · Richard Barfield · Brexit FactBase_ The tenth anniversary of the Brexit vote has been a time to reflect. Various events, TV programmes, articles and books have marked the occasion. Most of these look back, but the story is all too familiar. I prefer the forward-looking approach of organisations like the European Movement and its realistic optimism. To mark the milestone, \[ \] The post June newsletter – ten years after first appeared… ## [Israel intentionally killed its own people while fighting Hamas on October 7](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/israel-intentionally-killed-its-own) _2026-07-02 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ We have yet more proof that the Hannibal Directive was in effect on October 7 2023. ## [Cut Defence Spending, Not Increase It](https://foab.substack.com/p/8021739122885506020) _2026-06-30 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ He may be on the way out but Keir Starmer today announced a £15bn defence plan but said some infrastructure projects will 'no longer go ahead as planned'. ## [Red Heat Warnings](https://foab.substack.com/p/7161606810871880926) _2026-06-22 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ Met Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday in the face of extreme heat and humidity, while a red heat health alert has been issued in England indicating: 'A risk to life for even the healthy population.' ## [Starmer Out](https://foab.substack.com/p/1312175408365313216) _2026-06-22 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ Here we go again then with Britain ready to have its 7th Prime Minister in 10 years and the new name on the door is widely expected to be Andy Burnham who is almost facing a clear field in his run to 10 Downing Street. ## [Old Hurst Zoo Incident: Police Confirm “White British” Suspect Due to Misinformation](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/06/20/old-hurst-zoo-incident-police-confirm-white-british-suspect-due-to-misinformation/) _2026-06-20 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ From BBC News: A three-year-old boy critically injured in a zoo enclosure was attacked by a crocodile, the BBC understands. Cambridgeshire Police said a 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder had been bailed and was unfit for interview . He reportedly has learning disabilities and had been on a trip to Johnsons of Old \[ \] ## [Learning From Dion's The Wanderer](https://foab.substack.com/p/8685418965897205102) _2026-06-18 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ I made a weird discovery today while walking along listening to my headphones, my steps matched exactly to early 60's song 'The Wanderer' by Dion and the Belmonts. ## [Media Addresses the Keir Starmer “Rent Boys” Smear](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/06/18/media-addresses-the-keir-starmer-rent-boys-smear/) _2026-06-18 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ The i Paper has a useful overview by Lizzie Dearden of how the Keir Starmer rent boy conspiracy theory spread on social media following acts of arson at properties linked to the prime minister: Less than 15 minutes after \[Roman\] Lavrynovych was arrested, and before the arrest was made public by the police, an account on \[ \] ## [The decision to uphold the proscription of Palestine Action is completely undemocratic](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/the-decision-to-uphold-the-proscription) _2026-06-16 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ When the High Court ruled in February 2026 that the proscription of Palestine Action was disproportionate and therefore unlawful, it was somewhat of an anomaly. ## [Well Done Labour For Under 16's Ban](https://foab.substack.com/p/6720464379710657947) _2026-06-15 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ Well done to the MP's in Parliament who have finally done something about the Social Media platforms who, as the Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, said yesterday: 'Have had more than enough time to act on social media safety for teenagers'. ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7SLWfrqhTtKb) _2026-06-15 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Well Done Scotland Fans](https://foab.substack.com/p/4764267099586872442) _2026-06-14 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ Due to the time difference, i have only seen a couple of the World Cup matches so far but thankfully all the England games are at a decent enough evening time so that works out fine for us in the red and white part of the windswept island off the coast of France. ## [Mystery of the Daily Mail “Exclusive” Interview with Bulgarian After Dundee Incident](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/06/14/mystery-of-the-daily-mail-exclusive-interview-with-bulgarian-after-dundee-incident/) _2026-06-14 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ Amended see comments From BBC News: A man has been found guilty of making sexual remarks to a group of girls aged between 12 and 14 in Dundee before grabbing and pushing one of them to the ground. Ilia Belov, 22, claimed he confronted the girls after receiving abusive remarks and said he saw \[ \] ## [39th Time Lucky For Peace Deal](https://foab.substack.com/p/4538729043221837793) _2026-06-12 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ For the 39th time, Donald Trump has announced that a peace deal with Iran is imminent and for the 39th time Iran said not so fast Fatso and the whole thing grounds to a halt and they start threatening each other again. ## [Space X Shares](https://foab.substack.com/p/692080955247483948) _2026-06-12 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ My husband has long discussed buying shares in something and leaving them until we retire and he was mulling over Space X which launched today at £100.07 ($135) per share and when he asked me for my thoughts because i am into all things Space related, i replied that i would be more interested if Elon Musk wasn't involved because he is a complete dick. ## [Ant Middleton Meets Reform UK in Makerfield](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/06/11/ant-middleton-meets-reform-uk-in-makerfield/) _2026-06-11 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ Although it hasn t so far made the mainstream news, Ant Middleton has been welcomed by Reform UK at the Makerfield by-election campaign: images on social media show the former soldier and SAS: Who Dares Wins TV presenter posing with local canvassers and with the candidate, Rob Kenyon, as well as with the party s failed Gorton \[ \] ## [Here We Go Again?](https://foab.substack.com/p/8203797666704855998) _2026-06-09 · LucyP · Falling On A Bruise_ As the Calendar ticks over to the 101st Day of the Iranian war which was only meant to last a few weeks, it appears that Iran's military has not been as 'totally destroyed' as Trump said because Iran launched barrages of missiles and drones towards Israel as it promised it would if Israel attacked Beirut. ## [Someone might finally be putting a stop to Israeli aggression](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/someone-might-finally-be-putting) _2026-06-08 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ You know what’s beautiful? ## [UK Populist Right Appropriate “Taking a Knee”](https://barthsnotes.com/2026/06/07/uk-populist-right-appropriate-taking-a-knee/) _2026-06-07 · Richard Bartholomew · Bartholomew's Notes_ From the International Business Times: Protesters across parts of the United Kingdom have begun reviving the take the knee gesture following the murder of Southampton student Henry Nowak and the release of police body-worn camera footage showing officers handcuffing him as he lay fatally injured. Images and videos shared on social media have shown people \[ \] ## [May newsletter – perception and reality](https://brexitfactbase.com/news/may-newsletter/) _2026-06-03 · Richard Barfield · Brexit FactBase_ The updated section on immigration reflects the latest ONS statistics for 2025 published in May. These show that the dramatic fall in net migration of 2024 continued in 2025. This led to a reduced total of under 171,000 for the year. This figure compares with over 900,000 at the peak in 2023. Asylum seekers arriving \[ \] The post May newsletter – perception and reality first appeared on Brexit… ## [The establishment just used antisemitism smears against Chris Kennedy and the Greens fell for it](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/the-establishment-just-used-antisemitism) _2026-05-23 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ Chris Kennedy, the Green Party’s candidate for the Makerfield by-election, has stood down for “family reasons”. ## [The rigged Republican primary in Kentucky shows that you can't vote your way out of fascism](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/the-rigged-republican-primary-in) _2026-05-22 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ When the results of Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District Republican Primary rolled in, we all made the same assumption: a seven-term incumbent had been defeated by record-breaking spending from Trump-aligned billionaires and the Israel lobby. ## [It only took six months for the US puppet regime in Bolivia to fall apart](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/it-only-took-six-months-for-the-us) _2026-05-19 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ We were told for years that Bolivia was under socialist dictatorship because Evo Morales would not allow the US to plunder his country's resources. ## ["The Greens should step aside so Burnham can win" is not exactly an inspiring message](https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/burnhams-rivals-should-step-aside) _2026-05-18 · Council Estate Media · Council Estate Media_ Andy Burnham is officially standing for Labour in the Makerfield by-election and the stakes could not be higher. ## [April newsletter – Credit to the Suisse](https://brexitfactbase.com/news/april-newsletter-credit-to-the-suisse/) _2026-05-03 · Richard Barfield · Brexit FactBase_ UK in a Changing Europe kindly published my latest blog. In it, I explore whether a British version of the Switzerland-EU deal could provide a pragmatic road forward that keeps within the government’s mountainous red lines. The government says it wants an ‘ambitious closer relationship’ with the EU. However, with no mandate to rejoin, it \[ \] The post April newsletter – Credit to the Suisse first… ## [The road to the summit runs through Switzerland](https://brexitfactbase.com/news/the-road-to-the-summit-runs-through-switzerland/) _2026-04-28 · Richard Barfield · Brexit FactBase_ Switzerland recently reached new agreements with the EU, largely unreported in the UK. My article argues that if the UK wants a more ambitious relationship with the EU that preserves the government’s red lines — without rejoining the single market or customs union — the new EU–Switzerland agreements offer a realistic model. Published by UK \[ \] The post The road to the summit runs through… ## [March newsletter – Timing is everything](https://brexitfactbase.com/news/march-newsletter-timing-is-everything/) _2026-03-31 · Richard Barfield · Brexit FactBase_ Welcome to the first newsletter from Brexit FactBase, as published on 31st March. Timing was indeed everything. In Sir Keir Starmer s speech on 1st April, he said that the UK wants stronger economic ties with the EU and that the next UK-EU summit will set out the direction. I hope you find the newsletter a \[ \] The post March newsletter – Timing is everything first appeared on Brexit FactBase . ## [Sir Keir Starmer’s Brexit blind spot](https://brexitfactbase.com/news/sir-keir-starmers-brexit-blind-spot/) _2025-11-08 · Richard Barfield · Brexit FactBase_ A successful relationship depends on mutual understanding and reciprocal benefits. Frustratingly, the UK Government often acts as if it has a Brexit blind spot, does not ‘get’ the EU, remains fixated on technical tweaks to the trade deal and seems to ignore the bigger picture. This is partly because the UK has not yet shaken off the win-lose \[ \] The post Sir Keir Starmer’s Brexit blind spot first… ## [The Red-Tape Curtain](https://brexitfactbase.com/news/the-red-tape-curtain/) _2025-11-08 · Richard Barfield · Brexit FactBase_ Churchill said that an “iron curtain” had descended between the Soviet Union and Europe. Seventy-five years later, on 1 January 2021, a red-tape curtain descended between Britain and the EU. The post The Red-Tape Curtain first appeared on Brexit FactBase . ## [Trump’s embrace of Putin should….](https://brexitfactbase.com/news/trumps-embrace-of-putin-should/) _2025-11-08 · Richard Barfield · Brexit FactBase_ The UK must accept that its economic and political interests now lean heavily towards Europe, argues Richard Barfield The post Trump’s embrace of Putin should…. first appeared on Brexit FactBase .