Thom Brooks
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Prof of Law & Government @DurhamLawSchool | Visiting Fellow, @YaleLawSch | 🇬🇧 Labour Party | Immigrant For more: https://t.co/r7igxWB7WP
Durham, UK | Westminster
Joined August 2009
THRILLED to see new book “British Legal Reform: An Agenda for Change” co-edited with @catkinson80 , David Drew & @thom_brooks organised by @SocLabLaw is OUT NOW!.
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Thank you @Telegraph for publishing my letter today. I’d be very happy to send a comment piece, as I’ve done before for you, if interested.
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🚨🚨🚨 STOP THE PRESS!🚨🚨🚨. We've reached about 900,000 views and 2,000 report downloads -- and still no mention on BBC etc. RT and keep sharing until we reach 1 million views. THIS CANNOT BE IGNORED MUCH LONGER!. 👏 Thanks to everyone for their support!👏.
A shocking new report has found Boris Johnson’s “oven ready” Brexit deal (championed by Rishi Sunak) has caused the small boats crisis in English Channel. It’s getting very little media attention so let’s put that right!
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Best choice for Clacton is right here!.
Congratulations, Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, Labour's Parliamentary candidate for Clacton!
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Big news. @TheEconomist supports a Labour win next week as it “has the greatest chance of tackling the biggest problem that Britain faces: a chronic and debilitating lack of economic growth.”
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Migrant Channel crossings fall to lowest in 4 years in boost for Home Secretary
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This is leadership 👇👇👇.
Securing £1 billion investment in offshore wind is a major step forward in our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower. It will fire up our industrial heartlands and break down barriers to growth across the country. We will lead the world in industries of the future.
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Prime Minister says “we need EU’s help to stop the boats”. So why did he and the Conservatives vote against Labour’s plan to get a new deal with EU on returns?. Tories. Say one thing, do another.
My report on small boats crossings made clear the need for a returns agreement with the EU which is key to significantly reducing numbers. Today, Labour voted for this deal. But we need a Labour government to deliver it. See my report:
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🚨🚨 Over 750,000 views🚨🚨. Still waiting for Government reply to my new report now downloaded nearly 1,500 times. Keep sharing until the Home Secretary notices!. Report is here:
A shocking new report has found Boris Johnson’s “oven ready” Brexit deal (championed by Rishi Sunak) has caused the small boats crisis in English Channel. It’s getting very little media attention so let’s put that right!
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UK economy expected to do worse than Russia's. How much more Conservative damage to our economy can Britain afford?.
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“British households will, for the first time on record, be poorer at the end of a parliament than at its start.” Damning finding of 13 years of Conservative government.
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In its first two months, @Keir_Starmer's government has seen 1,240 enforced returns of people with no legal right to remain in the UK -- a rise of 23% over the same period last year. Incredible progress. Labour government delivers.
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If you want change, vote for it. Don’t believe the polls and let your voice be heard!
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Public can never trust the Conservatives with the economy ever again. Full stop.
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We need a General Election now. Time for a Labour government to clean up this Tory mess.
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Great achievements in first few months. Excited about what @Keir_Starmer’s @UKLabour will deliver in 2025
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Waiting for every news outlet to run this story:. The Conservative government has been granting Rwandans asylum -- and so undermining claims Rwanda is safe for all, when unsafe for all its citizens.
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First 100 days and only getting warmed up. Labour government delivers for the public.
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I remain shocked that little attention is given to fact, as my research exposed, that the government is actively accepting Rwandans for asylum in Britain. If the Home Office recognises Rwanda is not safe for all Rwandans, why is it ok for everybody else?.
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Absolutely transformational. Labour government delivers.
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Starmer was right.
🔴Fact Check: In the #BBCdebate Starmer claimed it would take “literally 300 years” to send illegal migrants to Rwanda under the Conservatives’ flagship plan. Here's the figures - under Home Office models from 2022 to get 100,000 migrants to Rwanda it would take 340 years⬇️
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Clear straight set victory for @AngelaRayner at #PMQs. Labour is putting right 14 years of Conservative failure.
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🚨👏🚨👏 1 MILLION VIEWS👏🚨👏🚨. Delighted to see @PeterStefanovi2's superb video on my new report reach 1 MILLION VIEWS!. Please keep sharing until all broadcaster cover this. Download my report on small boat crossings here 👉
A shocking new report has found Boris Johnson’s “oven ready” Brexit deal (championed by Rishi Sunak) has caused the small boats crisis in English Channel. It’s getting very little media attention so let’s put that right!
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Prime Minister showing the leadership we've lacked under 14 years of failed Conservative administrations. Labour government delivers. #PMQs.
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We never needed a Labour government more. Vote for change! 🌹.
I’ve changed the Labour Party, and now I’m ready to change the country. But the change Britain needs will only happen if you vote for it. Vote Labour this Thursday.
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Yvette Cooper has swept the floor in @LBC immigration debate. Clearly understands the problems with a strategic vision for how to fix the Conservative-created chaos at the Home Office.
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The choice is simple: If you want a Labour government, you back Labour.
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Brilliant achievement. Labour government delivers.
Good news that a man suspected of being a significant supplier of small boat equipment has been arrested. I want to thank @NCA_UK and their Dutch and Belgian counterparts for their work on this investigation. Our approach to smashing criminal gangs is already having an impact.
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"Prime Minister is getting ahead of himself before the General Election asking me questions" - great response from @Keir_Starmer at #PMQs. Absolutely on fire.
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“I support Labour’s plans,” says former GCHQ boss. Incredible endorsement on @Telegraph front page
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Spot on from @AngelaRayner. 14 years of Conservative government have created a crisis for many councils. British public deserves better.
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Delighted Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer will be at French Armistice Day and first PM since Churchill.
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Headline no surprise to anyone who’s met Starmer. An inspiring leader we need.
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Prime Minister is absolutely right. There was a petition on the 4th of the July -- the General Election -- and the British public backed a record Labour landslide #PMQs.
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Over 600,000 views and nearly 1,000 downloads of my report later. Waiting for when ministers will have serious questions put to them about my findings. 🚨🚨Read it here: �🚨.
A shocking new report has found Boris Johnson’s “oven ready” Brexit deal (championed by Rishi Sunak) has caused the small boats crisis in English Channel. It’s getting very little media attention so let’s put that right!
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Welcome news. Labour government delivers. Hundreds of illegal migrants deported on biggest flights in UK history
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Polls don’t win elections. Votes do. If you want change, you must vote for it. That’s the tweet.
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Wow. This is a major break through - terrific work by Home Secretary @YvetteCooperMP . UK and Iraq sign joint statement to tackle illegal migration
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The Home Secretary said Rwanda was a safe country for all. But my research found that the Home Office has been granting Rwandans asylum on her watch - because Rwanda was not safe for them. I hope more challenge the government on this.
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My new year resolution is to work flat out for a Labour government. @Keir_Starmer’s leadership transformed Labour and ready to transform Britain for the better.
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How strange. @PaulHowellMP is @Conservatives MP for Sedgefield. But no mention of his being a Tory in profile. Any guess why @carolvorders ?
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RT If you agree we need a #GeneralElectionNow. It's time for change.
🚨MPs FOR HIRE: a Led By Donkeys undercover investigation🚨 . Watch the trailer…
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If he can't manage vetting his own party's candidates, he can't manage the country.
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Wow This is good.
This is why Rishi Sunak’s £46 billion unfunded spending commitment puts your state pension and our NHS at risk 👇
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Doesn’t this say everything about 13 years of Tory government?
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The Conservatives set him up without a ballot. After 100 days in 10 Downing Street without 1 vote, it's time for the people to decide. #GeneralElectionNow . RT if you agree.
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If you haven't read Labour's manifesto, you really should. A credible plan to fix the mess created by 14 years of Conservative government and rebuild Britain for the better:.
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This is the leadership we need. @Keir_Starmer is a proven leader I trust.
I changed the Labour Party and if I'm given the opportunity, I'll change the country too.
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Only a Labour government will smash the criminal gangs and protect borders. Great interview with @YvetteCooperMP
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The Conservatives wanted Keir Starmer to carry on as Director of Public Prosecutions after his first term ended in 2013. Remember that next time you hear any of their MPs claim otherwise:
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This is brilliant. Proud of what this Labour government is delivering!.
Next week’s Budget will be the start of a new chapter for Britain. And there can be no better place to start than breaking down the barriers to opportunity for our children.
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.@YvetteCooperMP nails the issue. The problem of small boats won't be solved without return agreements.
And it’s Groundhog Day. This Bill re-runs Tories failed 2022 law which made things worse. Under 2022 law, 18,000 people considered inadmissible but only 21 returned because no returns agreements. That’s 0.1% returns. New Bill also fails on return agreements. Same problem/3
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I’m so proud of this Labour government.
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.@Keir_Starmer showing impressive leadership from small boats to foreign policy. The leader we need in Downing Street. We never needed a @UKLabour government more. @bbclaurak #bbcnews.
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.@Keir_Starmer is a leader who can unite Britain.
An honour to be back at Kingsbury temple today alongside hundreds of worshippers to recognise the immense service of the Hindu community in Britain.
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A major story - completely tearing apart government's claims that Rwanda is safe for all, as I helped expose.
Six people from Rwanda have been granted asylum in Britain since the Government signed its deportation deal with the country in 2022, @theipaper can reveal. 🔎 @poppyeh, @mollyblackall and @singharj report
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Over 1 million views. Not one question put to Government.
A shocking new report has found Boris Johnson’s “oven ready” Brexit deal (championed by Rishi Sunak) has caused the small boats crisis in English Channel. It’s getting very little media attention so let’s put that right!
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Delighted to hear this. Starmer and Meloni plot overhaul of Europe-wide police force to tackle illegal migration
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Brilliant news. Labour government delivers.
Australia investors have announced a further £1 billion into the British economy. I want the UK to be the best place in the world to invest, to grow our economy and improve the lives of hardworking people. This investment is a major vote of confidence in our country.
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.@Keir_Starmer will never get enough credit for all he’s achieved so far. But so much more to come. Leadership we need.
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Change is happening - and never needed more.
A Britain that belongs to you. That’s what this Labour Government will deliver.
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When will the Conservatives apologise for 14 years of failure leaving a £22bn black hole in the UK's finances? . They failed to take the tough decisions leaving it to the Labour government to fix the foundations and rebuild Britain. #PMQs.
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Great to see @YvetteCooperMP on @bbclaurak today. The Home Secretary we need.
Yvette Cooper explains how Foreign Aid used to provide refugees with support in other parts of the world, but now it is being used to pay for hotels for asylum seekers. First the Tories cut the Foreign Aid budget so we don't provide local support which pushes those refugees to
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New poll shows surge in business support for Labour and @Keir_Starmer over Rishi Sunak -
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Great to see Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer on the front foot championing millions in new investment under his government. #PMQs.
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I love it!.
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Bridget Phillipson is fabulous.
“We tell our kids “if you work hard you’ll have every chance to succeed” but sadly increasingly that isn’t the case”. Bridget Phillipson says Labour will end tax breaks for private schools to ensure a “brilliant” state education. #bbcqt
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Delighted to hear this. I’ve always said that Labour can deliver on the economy and immigration and we will. Great leadership and right focus.
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.@YvetteCooperMP on @bbclaurak showing yet again why she will be a Home Secretary that public can trust if Labour has the privilege of forming the next Government.
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Enjoyed @thetimes magazine cover story about @Keir_Starmer highlighting the great company, good humoured and driven leader he is.
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Interesting. Foreign Secretary saying UK has big problem because we don’t have a returns policy with the EU - because the Conservatives binned it. Never did an impact assessment of consequences. Now peddling an unworkable, unaffordable Rwanda gimmick. What a mess!.
DC: We had a situation where you could return people to France. that's the most sensible thing… that's not available at the moment. @AnushkaAsthana: Because of Brexit?. DC: Because of the situation we're in. @David_Cameron on if he'd have gone for Rwanda policy as PM. #Peston
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Absolutely spectacular from Health Secretary @wesstreeting.
"It is a disgraceful smear". Heath Secretary Wes Streeting says MP Jess Phillips is "a great woman who has spent her life supporting victims of the kind of violence Elon Musk. says he is against" following Musk's attacks on the UK government. #BBCLauraK
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Labour government delivers positive change:. Home Secretary @YvetteCooperMP announces stalking victims to be given better protection .
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Brilliant news. Labour in government delivers.
🚨Just announced: A £500m pound investment from @TheGoAheadGroup to deliver:. ✅1,200 UK-made green buses.✅Cleaner air.✅Better journeys across the country. This Government is determined to attract investment, grow our economy and deliver better services.
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Rwanda Bill has a fatal flaw at its heart:. ✅ Rwandans CAN apply for asylum in UK because Rwanda is unsafe - as Bill doesn’t apply to then (sect 7(2)). ❌ But others CAN’T because Rwanda defined as “safe”. So it discriminates while accepting Rwanda can be unsafe.
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Incredible achievements in Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer first 100 days. @UKLabour government delivers.
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Business Secretary @jreynoldsMP terrific on @bbclaurak this morning. What a breath of fresh air. A government elected to deliver change and delivering it. Brilliant.
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Amazing endorsement of @UKLabour policy from @jamieoliver — @wesstreeting understands how to improve our children’s health. Vote for Labour and vote for the change we need!.
Today, @wesstreeting has promised that, if elected, he would ban energy drink sales to under 16s because - as it says on the tin - they are #NotForChildren! Huge shout out to teachers and amazing researchers who have worked tirelessly for *literally* years on this!
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BBC fact check finds Government's asylum figures show uncleared backlog. It is NOT cleared, as claimed by Prime Minister and Home Secretary and according to their own statistics. Shameless.
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Still no mention this morning.
It’s staggering @BBCBreakfast failed to raise the new report from @thom_brooks & Durham University which has found its Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal (championed by Rishi Sunak) which is the primary factor in the skyrocketing number of small boat crossings in the English Channel
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Disappointing to hear Jonathan Gullis MP say child refugees kidnapped from UK hotels “shouldn’t have come here illegally’ when all lawfully made asylum claims and awaiting decisions. Britain deserves better than this. #PMQs.
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Brilliant news and great leadership - exactly way forward to deliver for Britain.
We have a once in a generation opportunity to reset Britain’s relationship with Europe so we can deliver for the British people.
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We need a politics of hope again. Only a @Keir_Starmer-led Labour government will deliver it.
"The opportunity to shape our country's future rests in your hands, and that is a new year message of hope". Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the next general election gives the UK the chance to "turn the page". Follow live
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Politics is about public service. I believe that. @Keir_Starmer believes that. We need this #change urgently. Only a @UKLabour will deliver it. #bbcqt
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It will be interesting to see if any MP asks the Prime Minister about my report's findings on small boats - why they've happened and what to do about it - here: #PMQs.
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