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).
Another thing..
It's pretty hard to believe that a guy who is prepared to walk in & take over another country is about to let the Epstein files stop him!
It's pretty hard to believe that a guy who is prepared to walk in & take over another country is about to let the Epstein files stop him!
January 6, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Another thing..
It's pretty hard to believe that a guy who is prepared to walk in & take over another country is about to let the Epstein files stop him!
It's pretty hard to believe that a guy who is prepared to walk in & take over another country is about to let the Epstein files stop him!
Listen carefully, I shall say this only once...
The UK govt has not condoned Trump's actions in Venezuela.
Nor do they recognise his claim on Greenland.
Once again, Trump has put the UK in the middle of a political minefield. No hasty movements, just a need to find a diplomatic way through it.
The UK govt has not condoned Trump's actions in Venezuela.
Nor do they recognise his claim on Greenland.
Once again, Trump has put the UK in the middle of a political minefield. No hasty movements, just a need to find a diplomatic way through it.
January 6, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Listen carefully, I shall say this only once...
The UK govt has not condoned Trump's actions in Venezuela.
Nor do they recognise his claim on Greenland.
Once again, Trump has put the UK in the middle of a political minefield. No hasty movements, just a need to find a diplomatic way through it.
The UK govt has not condoned Trump's actions in Venezuela.
Nor do they recognise his claim on Greenland.
Once again, Trump has put the UK in the middle of a political minefield. No hasty movements, just a need to find a diplomatic way through it.
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And for the peace deal in Gaza - however bad we might think that is going, the US remains a key player in keeping ANY hope alive there. If the US pulls out support, Israel goes back in and takes it all over, causing more suffering.
This is the fine line the government have to walk on.
This is the fine line the government have to walk on.
January 5, 2026 at 8:48 PM
And for the peace deal in Gaza - however bad we might think that is going, the US remains a key player in keeping ANY hope alive there. If the US pulls out support, Israel goes back in and takes it all over, causing more suffering.
This is the fine line the government have to walk on.
This is the fine line the government have to walk on.
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An actual fair, balanced piece with a sensible headline in the Guardian for once.
It's easy for people sitting on the sidelines to accuse the US of breaking international law.
It's much harder for NATO members who still repy on US protection to do so.
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
It's easy for people sitting on the sidelines to accuse the US of breaking international law.
It's much harder for NATO members who still repy on US protection to do so.
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Starmer delivers masterclass in hedging his bets after Venezuela raid
Prime minister assures colleagues he may one day stand up to Donald Trump – but not yet
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM
An actual fair, balanced piece with a sensible headline in the Guardian for once.
It's easy for people sitting on the sidelines to accuse the US of breaking international law.
It's much harder for NATO members who still repy on US protection to do so.
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
It's easy for people sitting on the sidelines to accuse the US of breaking international law.
It's much harder for NATO members who still repy on US protection to do so.
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Morning all.
Trump continues to spread mayhem, corruption & pure madness around the globe. More like an invasive dictator each day.
Yet much of said globe is publicly defending another previously criticised dictator being forcibly removed at the same time. Diplomatic nightmare.
Make it make sense.
Trump continues to spread mayhem, corruption & pure madness around the globe. More like an invasive dictator each day.
Yet much of said globe is publicly defending another previously criticised dictator being forcibly removed at the same time. Diplomatic nightmare.
Make it make sense.
January 6, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Morning all.
Trump continues to spread mayhem, corruption & pure madness around the globe. More like an invasive dictator each day.
Yet much of said globe is publicly defending another previously criticised dictator being forcibly removed at the same time. Diplomatic nightmare.
Make it make sense.
Trump continues to spread mayhem, corruption & pure madness around the globe. More like an invasive dictator each day.
Yet much of said globe is publicly defending another previously criticised dictator being forcibly removed at the same time. Diplomatic nightmare.
Make it make sense.
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Hauliers and fleet operators will access discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks thanks to an additional £18 million announced by the government today
Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000
We're making electric lorries more affordable to help hauliers make the switch, while boosting growth and investment in the sector.
www.gov.uk
January 6, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Hauliers and fleet operators will access discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks thanks to an additional £18 million announced by the government today
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Collection of useful positive stats and announcements made in recent days. 2026 promises to be the year a lot of Labour changes start to bed in. It’s good to have a hard working, stable government.
January 5, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Collection of useful positive stats and announcements made in recent days. 2026 promises to be the year a lot of Labour changes start to bed in. It’s good to have a hard working, stable government.
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I’ve updated my list of Wealth Taxes introduced so far by Labour. These taxes are designed to impact those with the broadest shoulders. Already delivering £billions to HMRC and local
Councils.
Councils.
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
I’ve updated my list of Wealth Taxes introduced so far by Labour. These taxes are designed to impact those with the broadest shoulders. Already delivering £billions to HMRC and local
Councils.
Councils.
Every time some foreign news issue breaks there is a certain section of the population which immediately starts demanding its public & official condemnation, regardless of the diplomatic situation between them & the UK. To me this is just impetuosity rather than the statesmanship we actually need.
January 5, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Every time some foreign news issue breaks there is a certain section of the population which immediately starts demanding its public & official condemnation, regardless of the diplomatic situation between them & the UK. To me this is just impetuosity rather than the statesmanship we actually need.
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He also gives us hope for 2026.
We will start to really notice the change the Labour government have been working on with many of their early plans coming in to force.
He says that more of us will start to feel the change: in living standards & our public services.
I know some have already!
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We will start to really notice the change the Labour government have been working on with many of their early plans coming in to force.
He says that more of us will start to feel the change: in living standards & our public services.
I know some have already!
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January 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
He also gives us hope for 2026.
We will start to really notice the change the Labour government have been working on with many of their early plans coming in to force.
He says that more of us will start to feel the change: in living standards & our public services.
I know some have already!
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We will start to really notice the change the Labour government have been working on with many of their early plans coming in to force.
He says that more of us will start to feel the change: in living standards & our public services.
I know some have already!
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I hear the PM had a really good interview on the BBC this morning.
I've not watched yet, but the PM has shared clips on Instagram.
He gets that people are frustrated with the pace of change, but also we need to understand he's doing things the right way.
Seems LK was unable to interupt him!
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I've not watched yet, but the PM has shared clips on Instagram.
He gets that people are frustrated with the pace of change, but also we need to understand he's doing things the right way.
Seems LK was unable to interupt him!
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January 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I hear the PM had a really good interview on the BBC this morning.
I've not watched yet, but the PM has shared clips on Instagram.
He gets that people are frustrated with the pace of change, but also we need to understand he's doing things the right way.
Seems LK was unable to interupt him!
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I've not watched yet, but the PM has shared clips on Instagram.
He gets that people are frustrated with the pace of change, but also we need to understand he's doing things the right way.
Seems LK was unable to interupt him!
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If you want to know more about what our Labour government did this year, as they started to turn our country around, you can read about it here:
warrenoates1.substack.com/p/just-what-...
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warrenoates1.substack.com/p/just-what-...
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Just what did the Labour government do in 2025?
A review of UK Government Business in Parliament in 2025
warrenoates1.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
If you want to know more about what our Labour government did this year, as they started to turn our country around, you can read about it here:
warrenoates1.substack.com/p/just-what-...
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warrenoates1.substack.com/p/just-what-...
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+ Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025
+ Victims and Courts Bill
+ English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
+ Sentencing Bill
+ Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Hillsborough Law)
+ Railways Bill
+ Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
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+ Victims and Courts Bill
+ English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
+ Sentencing Bill
+ Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Hillsborough Law)
+ Railways Bill
+ Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
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January 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
+ Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025
+ Victims and Courts Bill
+ English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
+ Sentencing Bill
+ Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Hillsborough Law)
+ Railways Bill
+ Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
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+ Victims and Courts Bill
+ English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
+ Sentencing Bill
+ Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Hillsborough Law)
+ Railways Bill
+ Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
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In 2025, 50 Labour government bills were worked on.
25 new bills introduced to Parliament.
32 recieved Royal Assent.
What are some of the highlights?
Key bills introduced in 2025:
+ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025
+ Crime and Policing Bill
+ Pension Schemes Bill
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25 new bills introduced to Parliament.
32 recieved Royal Assent.
What are some of the highlights?
Key bills introduced in 2025:
+ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025
+ Crime and Policing Bill
+ Pension Schemes Bill
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January 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
In 2025, 50 Labour government bills were worked on.
25 new bills introduced to Parliament.
32 recieved Royal Assent.
What are some of the highlights?
Key bills introduced in 2025:
+ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025
+ Crime and Policing Bill
+ Pension Schemes Bill
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25 new bills introduced to Parliament.
32 recieved Royal Assent.
What are some of the highlights?
Key bills introduced in 2025:
+ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025
+ Crime and Policing Bill
+ Pension Schemes Bill
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My new year's resolution is going to have to be telling anyone who thinks a change of PM would currently benefit the UK in any way to give their heads a wobble...& that's the polite version.
January 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
My new year's resolution is going to have to be telling anyone who thinks a change of PM would currently benefit the UK in any way to give their heads a wobble...& that's the polite version.
Who will be the legal body who officially declares Trump's Venezuela actions to be against international law, & in all honesty what would they even be able to do about it if so?
January 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Who will be the legal body who officially declares Trump's Venezuela actions to be against international law, & in all honesty what would they even be able to do about it if so?
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The UK is always weak on issues requiring the US to be criticised. It's not a Starmer problem, it's a post-WW2 problem that every UK PM has had to confront and deal with.
If you think Davey or Polanski would do any different if they were PM, you're not being honest with yourself.
If you think Davey or Polanski would do any different if they were PM, you're not being honest with yourself.
January 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The UK is always weak on issues requiring the US to be criticised. It's not a Starmer problem, it's a post-WW2 problem that every UK PM has had to confront and deal with.
If you think Davey or Polanski would do any different if they were PM, you're not being honest with yourself.
If you think Davey or Polanski would do any different if they were PM, you're not being honest with yourself.
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People say that Labour need to talk more about their achievements.
Well here is a short clip (shared by Labour on Instagram) of the PM listing many achievements during his interview broadcast on the BBC this morning.
As they get more work done, it will become easier and easier to do this.
Well here is a short clip (shared by Labour on Instagram) of the PM listing many achievements during his interview broadcast on the BBC this morning.
As they get more work done, it will become easier and easier to do this.
January 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
People say that Labour need to talk more about their achievements.
Well here is a short clip (shared by Labour on Instagram) of the PM listing many achievements during his interview broadcast on the BBC this morning.
As they get more work done, it will become easier and easier to do this.
Well here is a short clip (shared by Labour on Instagram) of the PM listing many achievements during his interview broadcast on the BBC this morning.
As they get more work done, it will become easier and easier to do this.
Why do any Labour MPs apparently think a leadership challenge would be of benefit to anyone?
Load of bollocks.
Load of bollocks.
January 4, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Why do any Labour MPs apparently think a leadership challenge would be of benefit to anyone?
Load of bollocks.
Load of bollocks.
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Just what did the Labour government do in 2025?
Well here we look at over 2700 things they did do last year in Parliament.
From 865 written statements to 174 ministerial statements in the Commons
And 103 debates of Government bills in the Commons to 32 Government bills gained Royal Assent.
Well here we look at over 2700 things they did do last year in Parliament.
From 865 written statements to 174 ministerial statements in the Commons
And 103 debates of Government bills in the Commons to 32 Government bills gained Royal Assent.
Just what did the Labour government do in 2025?
A review of UK Government Business in Parliament in 2025
open.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Just what did the Labour government do in 2025?
Well here we look at over 2700 things they did do last year in Parliament.
From 865 written statements to 174 ministerial statements in the Commons
And 103 debates of Government bills in the Commons to 32 Government bills gained Royal Assent.
Well here we look at over 2700 things they did do last year in Parliament.
From 865 written statements to 174 ministerial statements in the Commons
And 103 debates of Government bills in the Commons to 32 Government bills gained Royal Assent.
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Just what did our Labour government do in 2025?
Quite a lot, it seems...
865 written statements made to Parliament
560 statutory instruments introduced
223 scheduled ministerial question sessions in the Commons
174 ministerial statements in the Commons
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Quite a lot, it seems...
865 written statements made to Parliament
560 statutory instruments introduced
223 scheduled ministerial question sessions in the Commons
174 ministerial statements in the Commons
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January 4, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Just what did our Labour government do in 2025?
Quite a lot, it seems...
865 written statements made to Parliament
560 statutory instruments introduced
223 scheduled ministerial question sessions in the Commons
174 ministerial statements in the Commons
1/4
Quite a lot, it seems...
865 written statements made to Parliament
560 statutory instruments introduced
223 scheduled ministerial question sessions in the Commons
174 ministerial statements in the Commons
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Once again Starmer is placed in a difficult diplomatic position by the actions of Trump.
Important to note that UK criticism of Maduro regime is nothing new, the UK took no part in this & our PM is waiting for all the facts before jumping in feet first 👏
Once again Starmer is placed in a difficult diplomatic position by the actions of Trump.
Important to note that UK criticism of Maduro regime is nothing new, the UK took no part in this & our PM is waiting for all the facts before jumping in feet first 👏
Starmer says UK sheds ‘no tears’ at the end of Maduro regime in Venezuela
Labour prime minister rejects call to condemn Donald Trump after shock announcement the US will temporarily run the South American country following military strikes to capture its President
www.independent.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 8:11 AM
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Once again Starmer is placed in a difficult diplomatic position by the actions of Trump.
Important to note that UK criticism of Maduro regime is nothing new, the UK took no part in this & our PM is waiting for all the facts before jumping in feet first 👏
Once again Starmer is placed in a difficult diplomatic position by the actions of Trump.
Important to note that UK criticism of Maduro regime is nothing new, the UK took no part in this & our PM is waiting for all the facts before jumping in feet first 👏
Morning all.
Can someone please make sense of this Trump/Venezuela issue for me? From a 'just woken up' point of view it looks like Trump's removed a foreign leader to take over the country's resources, upset China & made Americans less safe overnight 🤷
Can someone please make sense of this Trump/Venezuela issue for me? From a 'just woken up' point of view it looks like Trump's removed a foreign leader to take over the country's resources, upset China & made Americans less safe overnight 🤷
January 4, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Morning all.
Can someone please make sense of this Trump/Venezuela issue for me? From a 'just woken up' point of view it looks like Trump's removed a foreign leader to take over the country's resources, upset China & made Americans less safe overnight 🤷
Can someone please make sense of this Trump/Venezuela issue for me? From a 'just woken up' point of view it looks like Trump's removed a foreign leader to take over the country's resources, upset China & made Americans less safe overnight 🤷
Over Christmas I have done the usual slobbing about, eating & drinking, & I've bloody well enjoyed it!
And having my wonderful family around me becomes more & more important as the years go by.
Of course the couple of pounds I've put on will have to go somehow, but
at my age I don't aim to get slim!
And having my wonderful family around me becomes more & more important as the years go by.
Of course the couple of pounds I've put on will have to go somehow, but
at my age I don't aim to get slim!
January 1, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Over Christmas I have done the usual slobbing about, eating & drinking, & I've bloody well enjoyed it!
And having my wonderful family around me becomes more & more important as the years go by.
Of course the couple of pounds I've put on will have to go somehow, but
at my age I don't aim to get slim!
And having my wonderful family around me becomes more & more important as the years go by.
Of course the couple of pounds I've put on will have to go somehow, but
at my age I don't aim to get slim!
