Chalkwitch Tiff
@chalkwitch.bsky.social
Cake baker, book lover, pro democracy,
mum and advocate to 2x amazing ASC ADHDers and no, vaccines didn't cause it.
Love art, nature, pumpkins, fungi and the coast
mum and advocate to 2x amazing ASC ADHDers and no, vaccines didn't cause it.
Love art, nature, pumpkins, fungi and the coast
A good article. Once again highlighting how much the DfE haven't engaged meaningfully with those in the receiving end of this brutal system. Made so by those in positions of authority. Nor does it realise how damaging the mainstream has become esp academies.
An excellent article from Ed Reyes at Law Gazette: SEND families braced for government's education white paper - www.lawgazette.co.uk/comment...
SEND families braced for government's education white paper
A loss of rights and accountability and tightened criteria for support are at the heart of government plans for pupils with special educational needs.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
February 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
A good article. Once again highlighting how much the DfE haven't engaged meaningfully with those in the receiving end of this brutal system. Made so by those in positions of authority. Nor does it realise how damaging the mainstream has become esp academies.
Just keeps getting darker
They locked up a Colombian child coming to go to Disney World with her family.
What the hell are we doing? And why in the world would anyone come here for the World Cup/Olympics? www.miaminewtimes.com/news/immigra...
What the hell are we doing? And why in the world would anyone come here for the World Cup/Olympics? www.miaminewtimes.com/news/immigra...
February 20, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Just keeps getting darker
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This link between Reform policy head James Orr and Victor Orban (& Russian oil money) via the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation also reveals how linked all these right-wing groupings are to the idealised anti-enlightenment brand of English nationalism, which Scruton represented. This is why Farage 1/2
We exposed links between Nigel Farage’s senior advisor James Orr, Viktor Orbán's Hungary, and Russian oil money.
@ollyhaynes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
@ollyhaynes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
Nigel Farage Advisor Tied to Russian Oil Profits Via Orban-Backed Influence Operation
The man in charge of developing Reform's plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com
February 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This link between Reform policy head James Orr and Victor Orban (& Russian oil money) via the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation also reveals how linked all these right-wing groupings are to the idealised anti-enlightenment brand of English nationalism, which Scruton represented. This is why Farage 1/2
If it isn't dropping now it probably never will.
Will the penny ever drop for Starmer?
Zetland (Redcar & Cleveland) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 50.5% (+15.2)
🌹 LAB: 21.6% (-25.2)
➡️ RFM: 13.5% (New)
🌍 GRN: 7.4% (New)
🌳 CON: 7.0% (-10.9)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 50.5% (+15.2)
🌹 LAB: 21.6% (-25.2)
➡️ RFM: 13.5% (New)
🌍 GRN: 7.4% (New)
🌳 CON: 7.0% (-10.9)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
February 20, 2026 at 12:52 PM
If it isn't dropping now it probably never will.
Well this is disgusting. This man is poison.
British far-right agitator Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (aka Tommy Robinson), previously barred from the US because of his long rap sheet, secured a visa and has met with Kari Lake, the self-proclaimed acting CEO of USAGM. He has recently been revealed to be in the pay of the Kremlin for decades.
Tommy Robinson was barred from the US. Trump's border force has now let him in
The anti-migrant activist reportedly received a visa hours before his flight departed
inews.co.uk
February 20, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Well this is disgusting. This man is poison.
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British far-right agitator Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (aka Tommy Robinson), previously barred from the US because of his long rap sheet, secured a visa and has met with Kari Lake, the self-proclaimed acting CEO of USAGM. He has recently been revealed to be in the pay of the Kremlin for decades.
Tommy Robinson was barred from the US. Trump's border force has now let him in
The anti-migrant activist reportedly received a visa hours before his flight departed
inews.co.uk
February 20, 2026 at 5:20 AM
British far-right agitator Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (aka Tommy Robinson), previously barred from the US because of his long rap sheet, secured a visa and has met with Kari Lake, the self-proclaimed acting CEO of USAGM. He has recently been revealed to be in the pay of the Kremlin for decades.
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DAY 1587 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery
It’s not about who is right it’s about what is right
I have been failed. So failed. Because a govt did not think I had a right to #Equality. I had to stand against cristism from my own National Governing
Body.
I exist too
It’s not about who is right it’s about what is right
I have been failed. So failed. Because a govt did not think I had a right to #Equality. I had to stand against cristism from my own National Governing
Body.
I exist too
February 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
DAY 1587 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery
It’s not about who is right it’s about what is right
I have been failed. So failed. Because a govt did not think I had a right to #Equality. I had to stand against cristism from my own National Governing
Body.
I exist too
It’s not about who is right it’s about what is right
I have been failed. So failed. Because a govt did not think I had a right to #Equality. I had to stand against cristism from my own National Governing
Body.
I exist too
Indeed.
FAFO!! Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Although it’s interesting that he’s arrested for giving Epstein insider trade info and not for abusing women and girls! To the tower with him!
Although it’s interesting that he’s arrested for giving Epstein insider trade info and not for abusing women and girls! To the tower with him!
February 19, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Indeed.
Having this discussion with my teen son today.
Great essay by @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social:
"Like other men with no connection to the real world most of us live in, accountability and exposure remain abstract notions; darkness becoming visible a distant and unlikely turn of events."
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"Like other men with no connection to the real world most of us live in, accountability and exposure remain abstract notions; darkness becoming visible a distant and unlikely turn of events."
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🔴 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: How Power Protects Itself Through Contempt
"Andrew expected the public to swallow an alternative account, even if he didn't think we would believe it. It is how the powerful protect their impunity through contempt for those they exploit" @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social
"Andrew expected the public to swallow an alternative account, even if he didn't think we would believe it. It is how the powerful protect their impunity through contempt for those they exploit" @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social
February 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Having this discussion with my teen son today.
When it's safe to come to America again, Minnesota is somewhere I would like to visit.
Tonight's #TimelineCleanse.
The people of Minnesota are so wonderful! They restore my faith in humanity.
If you are planning a trip & like the cold, consider going there.
Their economy took a big hit because of #ICELawlessness.
They could use the support.
The people of Minnesota are so wonderful! They restore my faith in humanity.
If you are planning a trip & like the cold, consider going there.
Their economy took a big hit because of #ICELawlessness.
They could use the support.
February 19, 2026 at 11:17 AM
When it's safe to come to America again, Minnesota is somewhere I would like to visit.
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Independent journalism at its best. The US need this publication. Fearless.
The Epstein Files tell a horrific and heavy story of abuse and corruption. But power protects itself through the expectation that we will feel paralysed by the sense of powerlessness.
Their release is a seminal moment.
That's why our new Byline Times print edition delves into the deeper story 👇
Their release is a seminal moment.
That's why our new Byline Times print edition delves into the deeper story 👇
February 19, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Independent journalism at its best. The US need this publication. Fearless.
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FYI, @washingtonpost.com: Here is the 8:23 p.m. story you didn't credit in your 11:22 p.m. "breaking news" report. Please add credit. Thanks. —>
EXCLUSIVE: Senior DHS officials double down on arresting and detaining refugees in new memo.
Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.
Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.
Exclusive: Senior DHS officials double down on arresting and detaining refugees in new memo
Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.
www.lawdork.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:32 AM
FYI, @washingtonpost.com: Here is the 8:23 p.m. story you didn't credit in your 11:22 p.m. "breaking news" report. Please add credit. Thanks. —>
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"Abraham Lincoln said that it was the worst experience he’s ever had in a theatre."
Mark Kermode reviews Melania
YouTube video by Kermode and Mayo's Take
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:57 PM
"Abraham Lincoln said that it was the worst experience he’s ever had in a theatre."
I remember a conversation on Radio 4 like this about 8 years ago. Still no regulation. Still blindly stumbling onward.
🔺 NEW: The world is sleepwalking into disaster with artificial intelligence that will create an elite class living in luxury while the majority languish, a former Google executive has warned ⬇️
World is on AI path to disaster, former Google executive warns
World is on AI path to disaster, former Google executive warns
www.thetimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I remember a conversation on Radio 4 like this about 8 years ago. Still no regulation. Still blindly stumbling onward.
Redder than the train stopping petticoat in The Railway Children
Reform: an undeniably racist, misogynistic, transphobic, disability-sceptic party with disturbing links to christofascist MAGA… wants to leave the ECHR and scrap the Equality Act, removing our rights and protections.
As red flags go, this is the reddest it gets
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
As red flags go, this is the reddest it gets
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
February 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Redder than the train stopping petticoat in The Railway Children
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Victoria Derbyshire allowing Zia Yusuf to tie himself in absolute knots by asking him simple questions about Reform policy.
A masterclass in quality journalism.
A masterclass in quality journalism.
"So will it be the same act but with a different label?"
Victoria Derbyshire humiliates Zia Yusuf on Reform UK's plan to scrap the Equalities Act, because, as she reads each of the things from the Equalities act he confirms they'll still be protected 🤷♂️
Victoria Derbyshire humiliates Zia Yusuf on Reform UK's plan to scrap the Equalities Act, because, as she reads each of the things from the Equalities act he confirms they'll still be protected 🤷♂️
February 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Victoria Derbyshire allowing Zia Yusuf to tie himself in absolute knots by asking him simple questions about Reform policy.
A masterclass in quality journalism.
A masterclass in quality journalism.
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Who better to have as Chancellor than Robert Jenrick, the man who helped a billionaire pornographer avoid £45m tax in exchange for a £10k donation.
February 17, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Who better to have as Chancellor than Robert Jenrick, the man who helped a billionaire pornographer avoid £45m tax in exchange for a £10k donation.
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The attempt to portray Farage and Reform as the moderate or centre right might be the most pernicious deception of all.
There is nothing moderate or mainstream about any of them - Reform, Restore, Reflux. They’re just variations on the same far right themes.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
There is nothing moderate or mainstream about any of them - Reform, Restore, Reflux. They’re just variations on the same far right themes.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK far right lines up behind Rupert Lowe in challenge to Reform
MP who fell out with Nigel Farage and has backing of Elon Musk launches anti-immigration party in Great Yarmouth
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The attempt to portray Farage and Reform as the moderate or centre right might be the most pernicious deception of all.
There is nothing moderate or mainstream about any of them - Reform, Restore, Reflux. They’re just variations on the same far right themes.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
There is nothing moderate or mainstream about any of them - Reform, Restore, Reflux. They’re just variations on the same far right themes.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
It's almost like they don't want the youth to vote for them.
To appease bosses UK govt plan to increase youth minimum wage may be delayed.
Young workers pay full cost of essentials. Their output is not sold at a discount but are denied full minimum wage.
Govt can help. Adopt Scottish policies. Abolish uni fees, provide free bus travel for young people.
Young workers pay full cost of essentials. Their output is not sold at a discount but are denied full minimum wage.
Govt can help. Adopt Scottish policies. Abolish uni fees, provide free bus travel for young people.
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 2:05 PM
It's almost like they don't want the youth to vote for them.
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The rich man in his castle,
The poor man at his gate,
From one to other Farage sends wealth,
And engenders widespread hate.
www.thenational.scot/news/2586090...
The poor man at his gate,
From one to other Farage sends wealth,
And engenders widespread hate.
www.thenational.scot/news/2586090...
Reform UK would look at cutting minimum wage, says Richard Tice
REFORM UK's Richard Tice has said his party would look at cutting the minimum wage if it got into government.
www.thenational.scot
February 18, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I suppose they're recycling 😂
They'll hate that since they're so very against progress
They'll hate that since they're so very against progress
Revealed: 80% of Reform’s funding comes from Tory donors
Revealed: 80% of Reform’s funding comes from Tory donors
The majority of the money behind Nigel Farage’s movement was being supplied by Conservative interests even before the defection of so many high-profile figures from the party – to the alarm of former…
www.thenerve.news
February 18, 2026 at 8:35 AM
I suppose they're recycling 😂
They'll hate that since they're so very against progress
They'll hate that since they're so very against progress
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“Reform’s plan to scrap net zero won’t take a penny off your energy bills. it’ll just hand your wallet over to the gas giants and markets controlled by dictators like Putin”
MAGA, Putin, Orbán, Bannon, Farage, Reform. All the v worst people colluding to screw us over.
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/r...
MAGA, Putin, Orbán, Bannon, Farage, Reform. All the v worst people colluding to screw us over.
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/r...
Reform Candidate Matthew Goodwin’s MAGA Network
Matthew Goodwin, Reform UK’s candidate in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, has ties to influential groups in the orbit of U.S. President Donald Trump. Goodwin, a GB News presenter and forme...
www.desmog.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
“Reform’s plan to scrap net zero won’t take a penny off your energy bills. it’ll just hand your wallet over to the gas giants and markets controlled by dictators like Putin”
MAGA, Putin, Orbán, Bannon, Farage, Reform. All the v worst people colluding to screw us over.
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/r...
MAGA, Putin, Orbán, Bannon, Farage, Reform. All the v worst people colluding to screw us over.
www.desmog.com/2026/02/13/r...
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February 17, 2026 at 10:42 PM
