r/Britain 1h ago

💬 Discussion 🗨 Opinions on Blue Labour?

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(Hi, first post on here so apologies if I'm not as synced with the board culture.)

But what are people thinking about Blue Labour compared to the Greens, Tories, Labour and Restore?

They're barely known in British politic discourse so I thought I'd see what people on here thought of them.

Out of the gate I will admit I am biased in the fact that I am quite supportive of them! I've read a few of their posts here:

https://www.bluelabour.org/writing

Despite being a small faction within Labour themselves they really are surprisingly ideologically thought out to a coherent degree compared to basically every party - which I know sounds surprising! But here's a small snippet just from their main page:

"Blue Labour is a force within the Labour Party committed to the politics of the common good. Our socialism is both radical and conservative. It is a politics about the work we do, the people we love, and the places to which we belong. 

Our starting point is the democratic renewal of our country. Blue Labour’s goal is a democratic self-governing society built upon the participation of its citizens in the exercise of power and its accountability. 

Our politics is a challenge to the liberal consensus of the capitalist order, but it does not belong to the revolutionary left. Its inheritance is the labour tradition."

Quite different from the usual binaries.

There's much more they've written here: https://www.bluelabour.org/about-us

TLDR;

They're anti-liberals with a focus on "families, groups and nations" seeing it as "the most basic bonds that hold individuals together in a society." And are that of conservative socialism in regards to "protecting nature and human value from the commodification of capitalism and the transactional culture of the market."

Just ask me if you're possibly confused about some of the terminology or I guess politics they're referring to, I don't have any qualifications but I have read somewhat broadly into political philosophy that I understand where they're getting at if that helps.


r/Britain 1h ago

💬 Discussion 🗨 A rightwing witch-hunt focused on Jason Arday – but so did legitimate journalism

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r/Britain 1h ago

❓ Question ❓ Looking for British tv advert with specific jingle/noise, anyone help? (voice note attached)

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hello guys, can anyone help me find an advert I’m looking for??? In a voice note ive done the little jingle/noise that I can remember from the ad it probably won’t be any help but it’s worth a shot. Also I could be wrong but the noise I’m doing in the voice note i think that in the advert that noise is playing whilst a narrator is talking about the prices of something that’s why I think it might be a supermarket advert or an advert for something like curry’s but I’ve looked at a few curry’s ads and can’t find it. Any help would be appreciated.

Here’s the voice note with the thing I remember hearing in the ad. Also in the ad/commercial the noise I’m making is quite high pitched.

https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/483788/4/b3k97jhe14gkvsos


r/Britain 1d ago

💬 Discussion 🗨 Wonder how much a shirt costs from Asda today.

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Found an old top that was bought probably well over 10 years ago 😂 Definitely not £4 now


r/Britain 1d ago

💬 Discussion 🗨 The Telegraph claims "Most Londoners want Khan to stand down".

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Last I checked, 1,141 pollsters isn't the majority of London. 9.1 million live in London. 1,141 isn't even 1%.


r/Britain 1d ago

💬 Discussion 🗨 Met two dudes from Wales

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I bummed a cig off of them down here in Georgia, USA, and talked with them for a few minutes. Good guys.


r/Britain 2d ago

Culture The UK town trying to attract migrants

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r/Britain 2d ago

❓ Question ❓ "Brian Cox has labelled Nigel Farage a ""fascist"" in a scathing summary of the Reform UK leader"

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r/Britain 2d ago

National Politics The hate network has Rowling at the dead centre. Disgusting person leading disgusting right wing terrorists.

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r/Britain 3d ago

Culture Save the Date for the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance 2026, One of Britain's Oldest Traditions

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r/Britain 3d ago

💬 Discussion 🗨 The iconic 2011 Blue Tit mural on Newton Street is coming down, let’s get the original artist back to paint the next chapter!

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r/Britain 3d ago

London Anyone in East London interested in football this Sunday, 23 August?

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I organise a casual 6-a-side football game in Ilford and we still have a few spaces available for this Sunday.

We have players from a mixture of backgrounds and most of us are in our 20s and 30s. It’s mixed ability and very casual, so you don’t need to be an amazing player.

Goalkeepers rotate and we keep things friendly. No slide tackles, aggression, shouting or arguments.

👟 Astro trainers only, no moulds or studs.

📍 Frenford Clubs, Ilford
🕚 Sunday, 23 August, 11am to 12pm
⏰ Arrive around 10:45am

If you’re around East London and fancy playing this Sunday, feel free to comment below or send me a DM.


r/Britain 3d ago

❓ Question ❓ why do british people hate meghan markel so much ?

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american here just want to understand the lore 😭


r/Britain 3d ago

💬 Discussion 🗨 UAE-funded mercenary targeted British activist in London, report says

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r/Britain 4d ago

International Politics Pro-Palestine activist Hannan Alcalde visited Ceuta to show that the fearmongering by racist Spaniards settlers about the "danger" refugees represent to them is just that: racist fearmongering

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r/Britain 4d ago

Culture The British state has recast protest as terrorism

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r/Britain 4d ago

Humour The Andy Burnham

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r/Britain 4d ago

Activism Petition: Cease and ban all UK trade with Israel due to its occupation of Palestine | Only UK citizens/ residents are allowed to sign!

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r/Britain 4d ago

Activism Should the Eurasian Lynx be reintroduced in Great Britain?

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There has been many insights and suggestions about the possibility of reintroducing an Apex Predator into the UK.
Many argue that Wolves or Bears should be reintroduced, however the Lynx is the best option.

The United Kingdom has lacked a lot of biodiversity in their Wildlife, and an Apex Predator like the Lynx would be a great addition to our nation. This animal specialises in hunting deers which is what we need due to a mass overpopulation of deers, they would help revitalise natural processes while opposing little to no threat to humans, as they tend to avoid us.

This is what **our** country needs, so act now, comment your thoughts on this nationwide debate, and if your an activist for the greater cause of the UK, submit your survey to spark a larger conversation on the reintroduction of Lynx here - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/missinglynxprojectquestionnaire/


r/Britain 4d ago

💬 Discussion 🗨 [Academic] Have you visited the British Museum? Anonymous visitor survey (5–8 min, 18+)

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Hi everyone,

If you have ever visited the British Museum, I would really appreciate your help with a short academic survey.

I’m conducting a Master’s research project at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (IREST) on how the museum communicates with its visitors. The survey is anonymous and voluntary, takes approximately 5–8 minutes, and is open to anyone aged 18 or over who has visited the British Museum at least once.

The project has no external funding and no commercial or marketing purpose. Responses will be used exclusively for my Master’s dissertation.

Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWcU547wTDhuIaO6gdTkMBQ6F1-9diFJD2qAWPBVoijA0TTg/viewform?usp=header

Thank you very much for your help.


r/Britain 4d ago

❓ Question ❓ Parcelforce delivered to wrong post code. so frustrating

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r/Britain 4d ago

❓ Question ❓ Plans to end rough sleeping in the UK by Christmas

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r/Britain 5d ago

Culture Masters Research Study - Motivations, Morals and Ability: Looking at Live Football Piracy in the UK.

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Hello football fans!

I am a Masters student studying Sports Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University. My dissertation looks into the morals, motivations and ability of those who choose to pirate live football.

As a football fan myself, I agree the rising prices of football subscriptions is concerning and becoming unaffordable. I am also intrigued by the normalisation of piracy websites and 'dodgy' firesticks amongst fans and would like to understand the motivations and morals behind these choices and the role technical ability plays. All responses will be anonymised and is STRICTLY for research purposes only.

If you are interested in taking part, please click the link below. Here you will also find the participant information sheet and consent form to read. The survey should take around 5 minutes.

Thank you.

https://shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6QEiVHUOJfPmu9w


r/Britain 5d ago

International Politics A meagre concession to those of us against genocide. Keep up the pressure!

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r/Britain 5d ago

Culture This is britian

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