Lara Brown
@lara_e_brown
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Commissioning Editor at @Spectator. Email me: [email protected]
Joined March 2020
It is entirely possible I am on one of the prettiest train journeys in the world.
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I am completely comfortable with the Bayeux tapestry residing in France despite the fact it is a British creation. The course of history saw the work come into the possession of the French. That is fine. The same logic should apply to the Elgin Marbles and Benin Bronzes.
The Bayeux tapestry was commissioned and woven in Britain 900 years ago. It was subsequently taken to France. In order to bring it back to Britain - temporarily - we are having to lend Sutton Hoo discoveries, also from Britain. Some 'exchange' when both sides are British!.
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RT @spectator: Museums like the V&A shouldnât be allowed to return âlootedâ treasures. âď¸ Lara Brown.
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RT @DaveASpencer: Twenty years ago today on the 7th July 2005, following the terrorist attacks in London, I was called into work as a stillâŚ.
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Evita is a musical about Eva PerĂłn's ability to sell her husband's regime to the 'descamisados' (a word which literally means without a shirt) so this doesn't seem that unreasonable a staging decision. .
i dont know the evita story that well, what about eva perĂłn's life requires a guy to be shirtless and covered in slime.
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I wonder if Zara is regretting supporting this bill subjecting MPs who change their party affiliation to a recall petition now?
Today, after 14 years, Iâm resigning from the Labour Party. Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country. Join us. The time is now. Sign up here to stay updated:
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RT @ShippersUnbound: MY SPECTATOR COVER ON A YEAR OF LABOUR.đĽLEAKED MEMO: McSweeney predicted Starmer's problems with 'super actvist' MPs bâŚ.
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Yvette Cooper will be creating a âtemporary shortage listâ of certain occupations for which migrant workers may come to the UK on a skilled worker visa. The list includes HR officers. Iâm sorry, we have 500,000 HR officers. 1.6% of the workforce. We donât need more.
UK visa revamp allows lower-skilled office workers to come to Britain
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The war on nice things continues. Out with Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austin, JMW Turner, and Alan Turing. In with whatever this is:
Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help
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This is unfair. The basic rate has risen because of fiscal drag. The personal allowance (ÂŁ12570) has been frozen since 2021. If it has kept pace with inflation it would be ÂŁ15597. Plus council tax and NI rises, high energy costs, and child benefit cuts - the list goes on.
JUST RAISE TAX. Rachel Reeves cannot tweak her way out of a crisis. The tax system must be torn down. The governmentâs attempt to save ÂŁ5.5bn has failed, as did the attempt to cut the winter fuel allowance, with the government spending slightly more than if it had done nothing at
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I'm clearly in the wrong profession. a marketing team was paid ÂŁ500,000 for this slide deck on the full stop between Gov and UK. Dotty!
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RT @GBNEWS: 'I think we will see an actual tax rise in the Autumn.'. Dominic Moffitt and Lara Brown discuss how Rachel Reeves will look toâŚ.
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RT @spectator: Spectator editor Michael Gove calls his former wife Sarah Vine with a gentle reminder they're due at Monday evening's SpectaâŚ.
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This is without a doubt one of the most important projects launched in Westminster. Very exciting to see what work @FixBritain_ do. The country will be much better for it.
We are building a comprehensive blueprint for government that will set out in detail the policies, legislation and implementation plans required to fix the root causes of Britainâs most serious problems. Visit to find out more.
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Two problems identified - neither solved by this proposal:. 1) Overly harsh sentences for speech crimes. Requires amending the Communications Act 1988 & Section 19 of Public Order Act 1986. 2) Lenient sentences for violent criminals & rapists. Requires new Sentencing.
Reform UK's Deputy Leader Richard Tice will present a bill to the Commons today, enabling public appeals against prison sentences that are perceived as being too harsh or lenient. It will be called 'Lucy's Bill', named after Lucy Connolly, who is serving a 31-month sentence for
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RT @michaelmurph_y: âAnyone could do a better job that Sadiq KhanâŚweâll see what happens,â says @iamtomskinner, when asked if heâll run forâŚ.
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Naz Shah should never have faced abuse for a mistaken retweet, quickly deleted. So why has England and Walesâ Director of Public Prosecutions told the public they could be arrested for simply retweeting 'hate'?. Why is Lucy Connolly in prison for a tweet she also deleted?.
This Has Gone Beyond Abuse â Itâs Now Dangerous. If It Doesnât Stop, How Will It End?. In 2017, I shared a post by accident, a genuine mistake, deleted within minutes. Yet for 8 years, hate-fuelled lies and misinformation have been spread relentlessly, with no end in sight. (1).
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