Claire Fox @Fox_Claire@respublicae.eu

Lib Dems will back a Rishi NI deal in the name of pragmatism. Hmm. What does that tell us?
RT @KayBurley: The DUP and Conservative backbenchers aren’t being pragmatic over the Northern Ireland protocol, says @EdwardJDavey.

The Liberal Democrat leader says his party will back Rishi Sunak if the PM puts a “reasonable deal” forward.

#KayBurley LT

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This is a Labour Councillor. He is: a) urging criminalisation of pupils for allegedly scuffing a book; b) by word 'desecration', implies this is a special,untouchable book & damaging it is an act of blasphemy. Consequences - stirring up community tensions. So much for tolerance
RT @UsmanAli4Ward5: My statement in regards today’s events at Kettlethorpe High School, Wakefield.

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School chaplain sacked for defending right to question new LGBT policies loses unfair dismissal case. Hmm. Doesn't bode well for freedom of conscience or clashes in schools eg if teachers challenge some schools' embrace of gender ideology https://mol.im/a/11793657 via @MailOnline

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FFS. Can you imagine.
RT @AnnabelDenham1: Many in labour request an epidural but only get gas and air. Now they’ll be given… what? Paracetamol? Women deserve better.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/gas-air-ban-uk-nhs-hospital-pregnant-mothers-labour-pain-relief-2023-kkthnnv87

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According to the Head: "Our intention was, and remains the case, to be inclusive, supporting and empowering all our students equally and with respect." As with so many #EDI policies, it created the opposite, by imposing a policy based on ticking boxes rather than any common sense
RT @banburynews: Headteacher responds to mass pupil protests at The Warriner School near Banbury https://t.co/8A2wwLXpij

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Very good from @Robspiked with @TVKev on cultural vandalism of sensitivity readers, which not only makes a mockery of artistic expression, but also suggests they haven't got a clue about children
RT @TalkTV: "The whole concept of sensitivity readers is a really bad one as far as I'm concerned!"

Rob Lyons from the Academy of Ideas says he is "pleased" with the push back from people after it was revealed Roald Dahl's books were being rewritten to remove 'offensive …

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Here @Furedibyte talks to @Robspiked for @acadofideas substack on anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This event has changed the world in many ways. Getting to grips with what's at stake is essential. Plenty of food for thought & extra readings https://clairefox.substack.com/p/war-in-ukraine-one-year-on?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1010287&post_id=104638496&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email

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Ooh - glad to make it into @GuidoFawkes for positive reasons. Genuinely bit shocked that Starmer didn't make housing one of his key missions. Sadly, means neither party picking up 'Build more houses' mission, let alone more niche but hugely important issue of abolishing Leasehold
RT @GuidoFawkes: Starmer Forgets About the Housing Crisis, as Brandon Lewis and Claire Fox Call for Planning Overhaul https://order-order.com/2023/02/23/starmer-forgets-about-the-housing-crisis-as-brandon-lewis-and-claire-fox-call-for-planning-overhaul/

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Last night I explained why the continued existence of 'Leasehold', ever spiralling service-charge costs for private leaseholders and eye-watering bills for maintenance work for council leaseholders is a barrier to the government's levelling up policy.

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Campaigns like Priced Out are right to focus on supply. The government needs to take on Nimbys and eco blockers alike. Space is not an issue - only 1.1% of England is used for residential buildings. And while we're at it, should 12% of land be protected as Green Belt? (2/2)

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There is no point legislating on levelling up if the Bill doesn't commit to a huge programme of house building - no ifs or buts... (1/2)

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Really great, challenging article from @stickyphysics on why some educators & parents are torn on teachers' strikes: they support right to strike but after Lockdown closures, is it right to deprive kids of even more schooling? Look forward to @acadofideas debate on issue next wk
RT @acadofideas: New Substack: Workers need the right to strike. BUT...
Watch @Fox_Claire argue in the Lords that the government is wrong to further restrict industrial action. But as a gu…

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Tonight I spoke against the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill - another unnecessary illiberal law that evades responsibility for the real reasons public services are in a mess, whether mismanagement or Lockdown or both.

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We heard similar from Minister in @UKHouseofLords today. A full debate on #leashold will take place on Weds post 4pm, as part of #LevellingUpBill Some of us will be reinforcing urgency of tackling ongoing Leashold scandals, part & parcel of an ownership form not fit for pupose.
RT @HarryScoffin: Reassuring to see @michaelgove renew his commitment to bringing forward legislation in the King’s Speech to liberate leaseholders being extorted in our homes by absentee f…

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OMG this is devatastingly scary - for all parents of school-aged boys; for teenage boy themselves. And surely it makes it harder to tackle any real - if rare - sexual assaults in schools?
RT @SianGriffiths6: ‘My son, 14, touched a girl’s leg and was called a rapist and faced a police interview and expulsion from school’ Talking to this dad was eye opening. Story @thetimes @SafeSchools_UK
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/my-son-14-touched-a-girls-leg-he-was-called-a-rapist-xdw50wpwm

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On long train journey back from speaking at Exeter Uni Debating Soc. Lost debate motion (I argued, as an atheist, we should all worry when religious freedom under attack) but cheered by feisty discussions & rows with students at event & bar afterwards. Free Speech alive & kicking

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Some say "sellout deal"; others say it's masterstroke of diplomacy. But none of us know, and how can anyone in Parliament vote for it without a chance to read, digest, discuss? Meanwhile, public taken for fools, treated as bystanders, as politics stitched up behind closed doors
RT @Steven_Swinford: Number 10 is weighing up whether to hold a Commons vote on new Brexit deal on Tuesday - with or without the DUP’s full public support

One Whitehall source said the tim…

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Some might count this as a gain: a tempting offer rather than a persuasive threat.
RT @cathydevine56: 'A Scottish Green party source said the party’s joint leaders, Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater, would almost certainly resign from their ministerial posts if the new SNP leader either delayed or rewrote the gender recognition bill.' 1/ https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/feb/16/scottish-leadership-election-leaves-gender-reform-hanging-in-balance

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To say that politics takes odd turns at present, is an understatement.
RT @PolitlcsUK: 🚨 | NEW: Chants of "Fuck Keir Starmer" are happening during a vigil for trans girl Brianna Ghey

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He's got a point (I may well add Lords to the list).
RT @JACKGUYANDERTON: Why does London have 6 mayors? Why does Labour want to create 50 more mayors? Are the 650 MPs in Westminster not enough?

Both Labour and the Conservatives want more useless politicians.

Britain doesn't want more politicians, we just want better ones.

@Saving_Britain

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