Matt Warman
@mattwarman
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Former Digital Minister and MP for Boston and Skegness; more former journalist.
Lincolnshire
Joined November 2008
This is excellent from @FraserNelson both on the facts but also on social media and how it re-shapes our sincerely held perceptions of reality. Understanding both is key to any political success - the facts are no longer enough.
Violent, lawless, broken Britain? The facts tell a very different story. My Times essay:-.
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There’s a lot to agree with here, but it is also important to recognise immigration to Britain, legal or otherwise, is driven by people’s desire to live and work more than to claim welfare.
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Huge fan of this concept, empowering the most trusted layer of government.
⏰ Just one hour to go until our fringe event with Alex Norris MP, Cllr Louise Gittins, and Sally Longmate!. Join us in Hall 1C at 17:15 for a key discussion on the future of local government. #LGAConf25
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RT @RossKempsell: Not satisfied with giving up Chagos to Mauritius, Starmer’s Attorney General has now reportedly advised even just *using*….
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Those who say ‘not this bill’ will I think always say it about all similar bills. Today is a once in a generation opportunity to help people who desperately need it now.
Diane Abbott in the debate on the Assisted Dying Bill explains why as someone who supports the principle of assisted dying, she is calling on MPs to vote against this specific Bill. Diane’s speech on how class, race, power and authority make this Bill dangerous was powerful.
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RT @Melissa_Benn: Powerful piece by @DeccaJourno on why we should allow those enduring terrible suffering to die with dignity. https://….
thetimes.com
Decca Aitkenhead is no stranger to the trauma of terminal illness and believes critics of the assisted dying bill are ignoring real-life suffering
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Quite. There has been consensus across @conservatives that we should look at ECHR reform for many years now. In its absence leaving has always been the only option.
telegraph.co.uk
One Nation MPs said treaty must not obstruct Rishi Sunak’s flagship migration plan after it became law this week
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RT @kimleadbeater: Great to see #France take this important step towards giving terminally ill people choice & control in their dying days….
france24.com
France's lower house of parliament on Tuesday adopted a bill that will allow adults suffering from incurable illnesses to voluntarily end their life by taking a lethal substance prescribed by medical…
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I think it’s unbearable that desperately vulnerable, terminally ill people don’t have the option to end their own lives legally & humanely, while well people do. But wherever you are on this bill, we would all be better off if legislation got @nmdacosta levels of scrutiny.
That's it then. 6 weeks in Committee. Over 500 amendments tabled. Just 18% (25) of those accepted were from those that voted against the bill. 🚨Any doctor can bring up ending your life.🚨High Court gone, replaced with a panel.🚨Independent oversight gone .🚨More powers taken.
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Particularly coming after a member survey, this is significant and welcome. Changing the UK’s assisted dying legislation is hard, but it will be a huge improvement on the status quo.
theguardian.com
Royal College of General Practitioners opposed legalisation for 20 years, but changes stance after member survey
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RT @JSHeappey: Serving with 🇺🇸 & 🇫🇷 were defining moments of my military career. Visiting 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇫🇷 joint ops around world - highlights of min….
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RT @georgemagnus1: The best most insightful analysis you’ll hear at the moment from former spooks chief. Top drawer.
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On Ukraine, @JuliaHB1 devastatingly dissects the absurd position of Reform. And it gets to the heart of every single Reform policy: say anything for popularity without a single care for the hard realities of improving British people’s lives. Don’t let them get away with it.
Julia Hartley-Brewer clashes with Reform UK's Richard Tice as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin begin talks to end the war in Ukraine. @JuliaHB1: "Which part of Britain would you give away?". Richard: "None at all.". Julia: "So it’s okay to give away a bit of Ukraine?"
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RT @JSHeappey: Make no mistake, this is a pivotal day in this century. Pulling the plug on Ukraine, US disinvesting in European security, a….
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I’m all for consumer convenience and cutting waste, but mandating USB-C in this way was fully ‘close the patent office because everything has been invented’ levels of stupidity - not least because the market was moving to USB-C anyway.
Hey! Did you know Europe took on Big tech and used its size to stand up to make us all more powerful …🤓 . We can either let Reform and co keep boasting cutting ties with other nations is smart, or tell the truth about the benefits of cooperation. When someone next 1/2
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Labour’s plan for growth is working! The @LeChameau1927 sale is out of all men’s wellies. Congratulations @SteveReedMP.
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Trust is the most valuable thing in politics. @torstenbell is absolutely right. But regardless of one’s views on the last 14 years, you don’t rebuild it by claiming there’s a black hole and then inflating it with pay rises, or by raising taxes you said you wouldn’t.
Build homes. Mend potholes. Restore trust.
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RT @RupertLowe10: Assisted dying - I have my own views of course, but on such an emotive issue I thought it was right to consult my constit….
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RT @Steven_Swinford: EXCLUSIVE: . David Cameron reveals that he has changed his mind and now supports assisted dying, arguing that it will….
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RT @mariellaf1: Listening to @kimleadbeater making perfect sense on @BBCr4today around assisted dying. Why don’t we take learnings from oth….
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