3,671 years. That’s the combined Lords experience of life peers over the age of 80. So, if Labour goes ahead with their plan to remove them, who exactly will they be kicking out? A thread. 🧵

All those governments which recognised Guaidó as the legitimate president of Venezuela, and then regretted it, must be thinking hard about what to do about González. #Realpolitik

Since The Labour Party's landslide win last month and its formation of a government, the Keir Starmer-led Labour administration has placed housing and planning at the cornerstone of its policy to revitalise Britain’s economy. How is it going? collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-polit…

I welcome the release of a number of prisoners held in Russia, including Vladimir Kara-Murza, Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. My thoughts are with them and their loved ones as they are reunited. We will continue to call on Russia to uphold freedom of political expression.

In July, aside from Keir Starmer's election win, the world saw several other important (but highly disputed) elections in #Venezuela 🇻🇪, Syria 🇸🇾, and Iran 🇮🇷 - where reform could be on the agenda... or not. Read the highlights 👇 collegegreengroup.com/blogs/july-202…

The Kamala Harris campaign has had a short time to make a big impact and shift the US presidential election in favour of the Democrats. What does the data show, and is she succeeding in doing so? #Kamala #Trump #USElection2024 #TimWalz collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-polit…

Why does #China govt harass indep civil society groups meeting thousands of miles away? Because it’s never had to pay a price for doing so—its sense of impunity is vast.

Today is a day to remember for those of us who served in Afghanistan. As we mark ten years since the Union Flag was lowered at Camp Bastion, we remember those who died and respect those who served. 150,000 British people served there and we should stand proud…together and

As our visits to Australia and Samoa come to a close, my wife and I would like to thank both nations for the warmest of welcomes and for the countless fond memories we will carry in our hearts for many years to come. Even when we are far apart in distance, the many close

With millions of votes still(!) to be counted, the dust is settling on a turning point election for the USA. 🇺🇸 The Obama coalition that sustained Democratic success for more than 15 years has shattered - whether or not it can be rebuilt is up for debate. collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-polit…

Jesús Armas, a former Institute of Economic Affairs intern, University of Bristol graduate and The Obama Foundation scholar is missing in Venezuela. nationalpost.com/opinion/jesus-…

Jesús, a former IEA intern, has been arbitrarily detained by a repressive authoritarian regime. He dared to defend democracy and freedom, values that are intolerable to Maduro's government. He is just one of over 2,000 such cases since the Venezuelan election.

"This method is used by the security forces of the Maduro regime to make dissidents disappear, to later confirm they were arrested for "treason against the fatherland"." ntn24.com/noticias-actua…

We have written to David Lammy and UK in Venezuela 🇬🇧🇻🇪 requesting the British Government make representations to Venezuela for the immediate release of Jésus Armas. Jésus saw the UK as a beacon of liberty in the world. We must be that now.

Let’s talk about this. Having spoken to several members of the press corps, here’s what happened: 1️⃣ When Starmer raised points of disagreement, the British press were *roughly* bundled out of the room by 🇨🇳security. 2️⃣ No complaints were raised by the UK (political)

Mr. President, Ukraine did not “start” this war. Russia launched an unprovoked and brutal invasion claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. The Road to Peace must be built on the Truth.🇺🇸🇺🇦 “Russia Invades Ukraine in Largest European Attack Since WWII” Fox News (February 24,

College Green Group intern, Brendan Lovatt, explores the motivations, economic impact, and potential fallout of a renewed US-China trade war during Trump’s second term. collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-polit…

Nudge theory used to be the toast of policy wonks and campaign strategists alike. It promised to subtly reshape human behaviour through a gentle poke to our hearts, rather than coercion. So, what happened? Here's what Jason MacKenzie thinks... collegegreengroup.com/blogs/whatever…

77 today! 🎈 Thank you for the kind words and well wishes on His Majesty’s Birthday. 📷 Millie Pilkington / Sandringham Estate