Tracey
@2300.bsky.social
I'm in the UK!
Cat & nature lover. Truth seeker, not scaremonger. Not a fan of Tories, nor of racism, Brexit & right wing ideology. Pragmatic..this is the real world (sadly).
Cat & nature lover. Truth seeker, not scaremonger. Not a fan of Tories, nor of racism, Brexit & right wing ideology. Pragmatic..this is the real world (sadly).
Walking in the woods is fun.
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Walking in the woods is fun.
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After years of Tory failure to sort out our prisons Labour are fixing them.
They have taken urgent action to sort out the prison places crisis and are investing in 14k additional places to ensure we don't face it again.
And here we see work has started on a 1,700 capacity prison in Leicestershire!
They have taken urgent action to sort out the prison places crisis and are investing in 14k additional places to ensure we don't face it again.
And here we see work has started on a 1,700 capacity prison in Leicestershire!
November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
After years of Tory failure to sort out our prisons Labour are fixing them.
They have taken urgent action to sort out the prison places crisis and are investing in 14k additional places to ensure we don't face it again.
And here we see work has started on a 1,700 capacity prison in Leicestershire!
They have taken urgent action to sort out the prison places crisis and are investing in 14k additional places to ensure we don't face it again.
And here we see work has started on a 1,700 capacity prison in Leicestershire!
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No doubt there will be criticism again this year.
Either saying too many people get it this year, or that too few got it last year (even though we didn't see the 1000s of pensioners freezing to death like they claimed: the media would have been all over even one such occurance if it happened).
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Either saying too many people get it this year, or that too few got it last year (even though we didn't see the 1000s of pensioners freezing to death like they claimed: the media would have been all over even one such occurance if it happened).
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November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
No doubt there will be criticism again this year.
Either saying too many people get it this year, or that too few got it last year (even though we didn't see the 1000s of pensioners freezing to death like they claimed: the media would have been all over even one such occurance if it happened).
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Either saying too many people get it this year, or that too few got it last year (even though we didn't see the 1000s of pensioners freezing to death like they claimed: the media would have been all over even one such occurance if it happened).
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Winter Fuel Payments
9m pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start being paid today.
Payments between £100 & £300 will be made across Nov & Dec.
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
9m pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start being paid today.
Payments between £100 & £300 will be made across Nov & Dec.
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments from today
Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start hitting bank accounts from today.
www.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Winter Fuel Payments
9m pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start being paid today.
Payments between £100 & £300 will be made across Nov & Dec.
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
9m pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start being paid today.
Payments between £100 & £300 will be made across Nov & Dec.
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
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The BBC are now reporting that the PM has gone even further than what Robert Preston said yesterday.
Peston said he had been told it was all about someone on No10 answering journalists questions, not instigating briefings.
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Peston said he had been told it was all about someone on No10 answering journalists questions, not instigating briefings.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The BBC are now reporting that the PM has gone even further than what Robert Preston said yesterday.
Peston said he had been told it was all about someone on No10 answering journalists questions, not instigating briefings.
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Peston said he had been told it was all about someone on No10 answering journalists questions, not instigating briefings.
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The UK PM had an important call with the EU President yesterday.
They discussed the ongoing progress to implement the ambitious package agreed at the UK-EU Summit in May & reaffirmed their commitment to move forwards rapidly to have a broad & constructive relationship that delivers for both sides.
They discussed the ongoing progress to implement the ambitious package agreed at the UK-EU Summit in May & reaffirmed their commitment to move forwards rapidly to have a broad & constructive relationship that delivers for both sides.
PM call with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 12 November 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen this evening.
www.gov.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The UK PM had an important call with the EU President yesterday.
They discussed the ongoing progress to implement the ambitious package agreed at the UK-EU Summit in May & reaffirmed their commitment to move forwards rapidly to have a broad & constructive relationship that delivers for both sides.
They discussed the ongoing progress to implement the ambitious package agreed at the UK-EU Summit in May & reaffirmed their commitment to move forwards rapidly to have a broad & constructive relationship that delivers for both sides.
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Fgs @mrjamesob.bsky.social never mind what nonsense the Guardian is printing about Wes Streeting, watch his flipping interview with Sophie Ridge. He was scathing about these reports, comparing it to an episode of traitors. And 40 out of 400, give it a flipping rest.
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Fgs @mrjamesob.bsky.social never mind what nonsense the Guardian is printing about Wes Streeting, watch his flipping interview with Sophie Ridge. He was scathing about these reports, comparing it to an episode of traitors. And 40 out of 400, give it a flipping rest.
Word of the day for all those who've been banging on about leadership changes in the govt.
November 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Word of the day for all those who've been banging on about leadership changes in the govt.
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And that is the issue with all this absolute crap - it leads to real problems for the country and for people.
It reminds me of the people who made bad and irreversable decisions to their pensions last year after the media speculated on what would be in the budget.
We are all victims of the media.
It reminds me of the people who made bad and irreversable decisions to their pensions last year after the media speculated on what would be in the budget.
We are all victims of the media.
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
And that is the issue with all this absolute crap - it leads to real problems for the country and for people.
It reminds me of the people who made bad and irreversable decisions to their pensions last year after the media speculated on what would be in the budget.
We are all victims of the media.
It reminds me of the people who made bad and irreversable decisions to their pensions last year after the media speculated on what would be in the budget.
We are all victims of the media.
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So this is interesting from Robert Peston.
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
So this is interesting from Robert Peston.
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
The claims of people inside No 10 briefing the press about the PM fighting for his leadership appear to be wrong.
As I speculated this morning, it appears to have been nothing more but a response to a question from a journalist!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
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Buried news of the day IMO
"Government vows to phase out animal tests as alternative methods come on stream with new strategy welcomed as ‘ambitious’ and ‘timely’ by animal welfare & life sciences organisations."
Plus new £75 million funding to bring forward new testing methods for health products
"Government vows to phase out animal tests as alternative methods come on stream with new strategy welcomed as ‘ambitious’ and ‘timely’ by animal welfare & life sciences organisations."
Plus new £75 million funding to bring forward new testing methods for health products
Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods
New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years.
www.gov.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Buried news of the day IMO
"Government vows to phase out animal tests as alternative methods come on stream with new strategy welcomed as ‘ambitious’ and ‘timely’ by animal welfare & life sciences organisations."
Plus new £75 million funding to bring forward new testing methods for health products
"Government vows to phase out animal tests as alternative methods come on stream with new strategy welcomed as ‘ambitious’ and ‘timely’ by animal welfare & life sciences organisations."
Plus new £75 million funding to bring forward new testing methods for health products
Well have a nice, if cantankerous day in here folks.
It's worth remembering that a centrist govt will always be attacked from both the left & right in equal measure.
Nothing if not predictable.
It's worth remembering that a centrist govt will always be attacked from both the left & right in equal measure.
Nothing if not predictable.
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Well have a nice, if cantankerous day in here folks.
It's worth remembering that a centrist govt will always be attacked from both the left & right in equal measure.
Nothing if not predictable.
It's worth remembering that a centrist govt will always be attacked from both the left & right in equal measure.
Nothing if not predictable.
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Two of the mis-steps people say Labour took are the changes to WFP and PIP. Before the policy was implemented the Government changed tack. Nobody lost a penny but many have benefited from the raise in minumum wage, free breakfast clubs and free additional childcare hours. Let's talk about that eh.
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Two of the mis-steps people say Labour took are the changes to WFP and PIP. Before the policy was implemented the Government changed tack. Nobody lost a penny but many have benefited from the raise in minumum wage, free breakfast clubs and free additional childcare hours. Let's talk about that eh.
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I try to bring some balance to the site.
I’m continually confounded by the media & people who fall hook, line & sinker for their spin.
Fact:
Changing a person does not change how much money we have, improve markets, reduce interest rates/bills or grow a money tree
I’m continually confounded by the media & people who fall hook, line & sinker for their spin.
Fact:
Changing a person does not change how much money we have, improve markets, reduce interest rates/bills or grow a money tree
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I try to bring some balance to the site.
I’m continually confounded by the media & people who fall hook, line & sinker for their spin.
Fact:
Changing a person does not change how much money we have, improve markets, reduce interest rates/bills or grow a money tree
I’m continually confounded by the media & people who fall hook, line & sinker for their spin.
Fact:
Changing a person does not change how much money we have, improve markets, reduce interest rates/bills or grow a money tree
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Labour is repairing it and will do more and go further.
But don't for one minute try and pretend it's an easy job and somehow Labour are failing to do enough.
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But don't for one minute try and pretend it's an easy job and somehow Labour are failing to do enough.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Labour is repairing it and will do more and go further.
But don't for one minute try and pretend it's an easy job and somehow Labour are failing to do enough.
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But don't for one minute try and pretend it's an easy job and somehow Labour are failing to do enough.
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People who think we can just go and rejoin the EU whenever we want, take note.
The business secretary (and former science secretary) here is explaining just some of the huge challenges the UK has faced in trying to repair our reputation with the EU.
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The business secretary (and former science secretary) here is explaining just some of the huge challenges the UK has faced in trying to repair our reputation with the EU.
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🚨Business and Trade Secretary, Peter Kyle:
🇪🇺"We are ready to run fast with the EU, but the EU needs to run faster in coming to the table."
⏱️"It's not just a question of the UK not being prepared to do things. We also need the EU to go faster in certain cases as well."
🇪🇺"We are ready to run fast with the EU, but the EU needs to run faster in coming to the table."
⏱️"It's not just a question of the UK not being prepared to do things. We also need the EU to go faster in certain cases as well."
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
People who think we can just go and rejoin the EU whenever we want, take note.
The business secretary (and former science secretary) here is explaining just some of the huge challenges the UK has faced in trying to repair our reputation with the EU.
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The business secretary (and former science secretary) here is explaining just some of the huge challenges the UK has faced in trying to repair our reputation with the EU.
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I support Sir Keir Starmer.
He is our PM and must remain as PM.
This speculation about his future needs to stop.
The media have it in for him and he is actually doing a bloody good job.
He is our PM and must remain as PM.
This speculation about his future needs to stop.
The media have it in for him and he is actually doing a bloody good job.
November 12, 2025 at 6:28 AM
I support Sir Keir Starmer.
He is our PM and must remain as PM.
This speculation about his future needs to stop.
The media have it in for him and he is actually doing a bloody good job.
He is our PM and must remain as PM.
This speculation about his future needs to stop.
The media have it in for him and he is actually doing a bloody good job.
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School attendance
In their 1st year, Labour efforts saw school attendance in England increase by 5.3m days, with 140k fewer persistently absent pupils.
The state of attendance they inherited was abysmal. It has improved. But it's not enough.
So they are launching a new attendance roadmap.
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In their 1st year, Labour efforts saw school attendance in England increase by 5.3m days, with 140k fewer persistently absent pupils.
The state of attendance they inherited was abysmal. It has improved. But it's not enough.
So they are launching a new attendance roadmap.
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Education Secretary sets roadmap to improve attendance levels
Every school to be set an individual minimum target to improve attendance and set up every child to achieve and thrive.
www.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:55 AM
School attendance
In their 1st year, Labour efforts saw school attendance in England increase by 5.3m days, with 140k fewer persistently absent pupils.
The state of attendance they inherited was abysmal. It has improved. But it's not enough.
So they are launching a new attendance roadmap.
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In their 1st year, Labour efforts saw school attendance in England increase by 5.3m days, with 140k fewer persistently absent pupils.
The state of attendance they inherited was abysmal. It has improved. But it's not enough.
So they are launching a new attendance roadmap.
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The press release also mentions many other wins Labour have had with the NHS so far including more GPs, 700k more urgent dental appointments, 100 more community diagnostic centres, more surgical hubs, waiting lists cut, improving patient satisfaction with GPs and improving productivity rates.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The press release also mentions many other wins Labour have had with the NHS so far including more GPs, 700k more urgent dental appointments, 100 more community diagnostic centres, more surgical hubs, waiting lists cut, improving patient satisfaction with GPs and improving productivity rates.
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Reinvesting in the NHS
The next phase of merging NHS England directly into the DHSC has been given the go ahead.
This alone is expected to lead to £1bn in savings per year, which will be reinvested into front line health services.
This is on top of a record £29bn increase in health funding.
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The next phase of merging NHS England directly into the DHSC has been given the go ahead.
This alone is expected to lead to £1bn in savings per year, which will be reinvested into front line health services.
This is on top of a record £29bn increase in health funding.
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Billions to be redirected back into patient care with NHS reform
Health Secretary announces plans to redirect billions of pounds from NHS reform back into patient care
www.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Reinvesting in the NHS
The next phase of merging NHS England directly into the DHSC has been given the go ahead.
This alone is expected to lead to £1bn in savings per year, which will be reinvested into front line health services.
This is on top of a record £29bn increase in health funding.
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The next phase of merging NHS England directly into the DHSC has been given the go ahead.
This alone is expected to lead to £1bn in savings per year, which will be reinvested into front line health services.
This is on top of a record £29bn increase in health funding.
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Morning all.
I'm out today with my wonderful grandson, & I can see from the headlines that I won't be sorry to be otherwise occupied!
Who is supposedly trying to oust Starmer as PM, & why ffs? The Burnham & Powell brigade or just the shit stirring media, or indeed both?
Enough of this garbage.
I'm out today with my wonderful grandson, & I can see from the headlines that I won't be sorry to be otherwise occupied!
Who is supposedly trying to oust Starmer as PM, & why ffs? The Burnham & Powell brigade or just the shit stirring media, or indeed both?
Enough of this garbage.
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Morning all.
I'm out today with my wonderful grandson, & I can see from the headlines that I won't be sorry to be otherwise occupied!
Who is supposedly trying to oust Starmer as PM, & why ffs? The Burnham & Powell brigade or just the shit stirring media, or indeed both?
Enough of this garbage.
I'm out today with my wonderful grandson, & I can see from the headlines that I won't be sorry to be otherwise occupied!
Who is supposedly trying to oust Starmer as PM, & why ffs? The Burnham & Powell brigade or just the shit stirring media, or indeed both?
Enough of this garbage.
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What is Pride in Place?
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK.
Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding & support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
You can find out more here!
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK.
Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding & support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
You can find out more here!
What is Pride in Place?
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK. Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding and support over the next 10 years to m...
www.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
What is Pride in Place?
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK.
Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding & support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
You can find out more here!
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK.
Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding & support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
You can find out more here!