Clegg Bamber
@cleggbamber.bsky.social
MBE | Head of Comms in the land-based sector | Co-founder of Red Box Project | Trustee @bigbreakfastplus.bsky.social
Occasionally write. Interest in current affairs, politics, and social justice
Also a curling fan 🥌
Linktree? Linktr.ee/cleggb96
Occasionally write. Interest in current affairs, politics, and social justice
Also a curling fan 🥌
Linktree? Linktr.ee/cleggb96
Just come back to this app after about 6 months away - nice to see it's still amicable and pleseant and not a garbage fest
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Just come back to this app after about 6 months away - nice to see it's still amicable and pleseant and not a garbage fest
This.
It's quite deafening to to hear Labour and the PM say 'we need to deliver quicker'
Not really a good plan when you're delivering avoidable policy changes and people aren't responding well... But sure.. Continue as you were... 🙄🙄
#LocalElections2025
It's quite deafening to to hear Labour and the PM say 'we need to deliver quicker'
Not really a good plan when you're delivering avoidable policy changes and people aren't responding well... But sure.. Continue as you were... 🙄🙄
#LocalElections2025
One Labour MP: It's all very well saying we've got to keep delivering. The problem is that it's the stuff we've delivered that people hate.
May 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This.
It's quite deafening to to hear Labour and the PM say 'we need to deliver quicker'
Not really a good plan when you're delivering avoidable policy changes and people aren't responding well... But sure.. Continue as you were... 🙄🙄
#LocalElections2025
It's quite deafening to to hear Labour and the PM say 'we need to deliver quicker'
Not really a good plan when you're delivering avoidable policy changes and people aren't responding well... But sure.. Continue as you were... 🙄🙄
#LocalElections2025
There's something quite special about watching the London Marathon coverage
So much resilience, training, perseverance - for so many amazing causes
#LondonMarathon
So much resilience, training, perseverance - for so many amazing causes
#LondonMarathon
April 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
There's something quite special about watching the London Marathon coverage
So much resilience, training, perseverance - for so many amazing causes
#LondonMarathon
So much resilience, training, perseverance - for so many amazing causes
#LondonMarathon
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😆 So odd to see privilege presented as victimhood. Millions live in damp, overcrowded, insecure, unaffordable rented homes, with zero hope of ever owning. If you've already been able to buy, then inherit *another* house, 'having' to sell - cashing in unearned wealth - is privilege not punishment.
I assumed this was an unfair headline masking a difficulty someone was having (eg a house that she didn’t want and couldn’t use but was struggling to sell). But no, it is exactly what it says it is.
“…this has meant we have to put it on the market”: you mean the policy is working as intended?
“…this has meant we have to put it on the market”: you mean the policy is working as intended?
I inherited my parents’ house, now I’m classed as a second-home owner
Kath Nugent’s surprise £4,900 council tax bill highlights how new rules are forcing people to sell homes they’d prefer to keep
www.thetimes.com
April 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
😆 So odd to see privilege presented as victimhood. Millions live in damp, overcrowded, insecure, unaffordable rented homes, with zero hope of ever owning. If you've already been able to buy, then inherit *another* house, 'having' to sell - cashing in unearned wealth - is privilege not punishment.
I know it's first world problems, what with am egregious President over the pond waging trade wars globally...
But..
My local dairy dropped the milk off at 10:30pm - and I hadn't had chance to put the empty bottles out!
Anyway, as you were!
But..
My local dairy dropped the milk off at 10:30pm - and I hadn't had chance to put the empty bottles out!
Anyway, as you were!
April 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I know it's first world problems, what with am egregious President over the pond waging trade wars globally...
But..
My local dairy dropped the milk off at 10:30pm - and I hadn't had chance to put the empty bottles out!
Anyway, as you were!
But..
My local dairy dropped the milk off at 10:30pm - and I hadn't had chance to put the empty bottles out!
Anyway, as you were!
Always something quite calming about being at the beach
March 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Always something quite calming about being at the beach
I really don't understand how DOGE has unquestioned powers to decimate the federal state
Okay, sure, sometimes the state grows beyond it's need.. Fine. But take a metaphorical sledge hammer to Departments without much notice.. I can't see it ending well for US citizens
Okay, sure, sometimes the state grows beyond it's need.. Fine. But take a metaphorical sledge hammer to Departments without much notice.. I can't see it ending well for US citizens
March 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I really don't understand how DOGE has unquestioned powers to decimate the federal state
Okay, sure, sometimes the state grows beyond it's need.. Fine. But take a metaphorical sledge hammer to Departments without much notice.. I can't see it ending well for US citizens
Okay, sure, sometimes the state grows beyond it's need.. Fine. But take a metaphorical sledge hammer to Departments without much notice.. I can't see it ending well for US citizens
March 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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It is a national embarrassment that disability benefit is being ravaged for a £5bn saving cut - when tax millionaires just 2% on wealth over £5m would generate more than £24bn
Government has got this one wrong
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Government has got this one wrong
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Stain on this country’: celebrities condemn cuts to UK disability benefits
Actors including Stephen Fry and Brian Cox criticise plan that will remove support for more than 1 million people
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It is a national embarrassment that disability benefit is being ravaged for a £5bn saving cut - when tax millionaires just 2% on wealth over £5m would generate more than £24bn
Government has got this one wrong
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Government has got this one wrong
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
One thing that's kinda jumping out at me about the #Heathrow situation
The minimal amount of resilience the busiest hub port in the UK has for situations like this
I'm no electrician or similar, but surely there's back up generators that kick in when the grid is knocked out?
The minimal amount of resilience the busiest hub port in the UK has for situations like this
I'm no electrician or similar, but surely there's back up generators that kick in when the grid is knocked out?
March 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
One thing that's kinda jumping out at me about the #Heathrow situation
The minimal amount of resilience the busiest hub port in the UK has for situations like this
I'm no electrician or similar, but surely there's back up generators that kick in when the grid is knocked out?
The minimal amount of resilience the busiest hub port in the UK has for situations like this
I'm no electrician or similar, but surely there's back up generators that kick in when the grid is knocked out?
Is the US some sort of living sitcom?
Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education - Linda McMahon is the administrator
Linda McMahon, the wife of WWE (wrestling) former chief Vince McMahon...
You couldn't script this...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education - Linda McMahon is the administrator
Linda McMahon, the wife of WWE (wrestling) former chief Vince McMahon...
You couldn't script this...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump signs executive order to dismantle US Department of Education
Order calls for teardown of department as Trump seemingly tries to circumvent need to obtain congressional approval
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Is the US some sort of living sitcom?
Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education - Linda McMahon is the administrator
Linda McMahon, the wife of WWE (wrestling) former chief Vince McMahon...
You couldn't script this...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education - Linda McMahon is the administrator
Linda McMahon, the wife of WWE (wrestling) former chief Vince McMahon...
You couldn't script this...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Good to see the #CurriculumReview published today - with some commentary around Post-16 education options, as well as comments on technical and vocational education
I've not read the full report - but good to see it's a comprehensive review of all aspects!
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
I've not read the full report - but good to see it's a comprehensive review of all aspects!
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Fewer GCSE exams proposed in Labour’s curriculum review – but Sats to stay
Interim report for schools in England to also recommend more emphasis on digital and media literacy, sustainability and climate science
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Good to see the #CurriculumReview published today - with some commentary around Post-16 education options, as well as comments on technical and vocational education
I've not read the full report - but good to see it's a comprehensive review of all aspects!
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
I've not read the full report - but good to see it's a comprehensive review of all aspects!
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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New vlog👇Government announced huge cuts to disability support. People at @trusselluk.bsky.social food banks told us they’re terrified about how they’ll survive. Positive DWP investment in employment support & universal credit undermined by Treasury drive for short term savings.
March 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
New vlog👇Government announced huge cuts to disability support. People at @trusselluk.bsky.social food banks told us they’re terrified about how they’ll survive. Positive DWP investment in employment support & universal credit undermined by Treasury drive for short term savings.
So many bloody typos!
Can we please, please, have an edit button 😅
Can we please, please, have an edit button 😅
Two years in the making, now Greater Manchester has an integrated, fully public owned, transport system - with one fare system, just like London
When the Been Network idea cam about in 2021 as part of the Gtr Manc. Mayor Election - many laughed and said impossible
It was possible. It's done!
When the Been Network idea cam about in 2021 as part of the Gtr Manc. Mayor Election - many laughed and said impossible
It was possible. It's done!
To mark this moment, we are going even further in lowering the cost of travelling across GM.
Our new capped fare structure will allow unlimited travel in all zones for less than £6 a day.
2/3
Our new capped fare structure will allow unlimited travel in all zones for less than £6 a day.
2/3
March 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
So many bloody typos!
Can we please, please, have an edit button 😅
Can we please, please, have an edit button 😅
"Can I invite you to join us on Planet Reality for a second? ... Are you okay?"
This is a brilliant interview from @lewisgoodall.com - it's painful to watch how the complete waffle from the Russian State is being pedalled
It's actually mind-blowing!
This is a brilliant interview from @lewisgoodall.com - it's painful to watch how the complete waffle from the Russian State is being pedalled
It's actually mind-blowing!
If you want a sense of what Starmer and Europe are up against in combating not just the military might but twisted truths of the Putin regime, do watch the full interview I did this morning on the Sunday LBC show with former Putin adviser Sergei Markov. youtu.be/JGqAknD3vyc?...
Lewis Goodall's explosive interview with Putin ally | LBC
YouTube video by LBC
youtu.be
March 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
"Can I invite you to join us on Planet Reality for a second? ... Are you okay?"
This is a brilliant interview from @lewisgoodall.com - it's painful to watch how the complete waffle from the Russian State is being pedalled
It's actually mind-blowing!
This is a brilliant interview from @lewisgoodall.com - it's painful to watch how the complete waffle from the Russian State is being pedalled
It's actually mind-blowing!
Two years in the making, now Greater Manchester has an integrated, fully public owned, transport system - with one fare system, just like London
When the Been Network idea cam about in 2021 as part of the Gtr Manc. Mayor Election - many laughed and said impossible
It was possible. It's done!
When the Been Network idea cam about in 2021 as part of the Gtr Manc. Mayor Election - many laughed and said impossible
It was possible. It's done!
To mark this moment, we are going even further in lowering the cost of travelling across GM.
Our new capped fare structure will allow unlimited travel in all zones for less than £6 a day.
2/3
Our new capped fare structure will allow unlimited travel in all zones for less than £6 a day.
2/3
March 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Two years in the making, now Greater Manchester has an integrated, fully public owned, transport system - with one fare system, just like London
When the Been Network idea cam about in 2021 as part of the Gtr Manc. Mayor Election - many laughed and said impossible
It was possible. It's done!
When the Been Network idea cam about in 2021 as part of the Gtr Manc. Mayor Election - many laughed and said impossible
It was possible. It's done!
That was quite a match!
England had a really strong team - but Wales are really struggling without the talent coming through the ranks
#SixNations #bbcrugby #Mens6N
England had a really strong team - but Wales are really struggling without the talent coming through the ranks
#SixNations #bbcrugby #Mens6N
March 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
That was quite a match!
England had a really strong team - but Wales are really struggling without the talent coming through the ranks
#SixNations #bbcrugby #Mens6N
England had a really strong team - but Wales are really struggling without the talent coming through the ranks
#SixNations #bbcrugby #Mens6N
This is the kinda news we like to see on a Friday arva!
Apple TV+’s hit comedy-drama series Ted Lasso is returning for a surprise fourth season, it’s been confirmed — with one major plot twist.
The Emmy-winning show, led by Jason Sudeikis, originally concluded its three-season run in 2023.
The Emmy-winning show, led by Jason Sudeikis, originally concluded its three-season run in 2023.
Ted Lasso confirmed for season 4 with major plot twist
Emmy-winning Apple TV+ comedy, starring Jason Sudeikis, originally concluded its three-season run in 2023
www.independent.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This is the kinda news we like to see on a Friday arva!
Nationalise the company!
It clearly can't be trusted to run an effective company - it's got itself into this mess, and has continuously raised customer bills...
I've no sympathy. Fines should remain.
It's about time Ofwat actually regulated them properly!
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
It clearly can't be trusted to run an effective company - it's got itself into this mess, and has continuously raised customer bills...
I've no sympathy. Fines should remain.
It's about time Ofwat actually regulated them properly!
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Thames Water begs to be spared fines and costs, warning bidders will walk away
Exclusive: Managers and lenders racing to find a buyer want regulator to agree to leniency amounting to billions of pounds
www.theguardian.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Nationalise the company!
It clearly can't be trusted to run an effective company - it's got itself into this mess, and has continuously raised customer bills...
I've no sympathy. Fines should remain.
It's about time Ofwat actually regulated them properly!
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
It clearly can't be trusted to run an effective company - it's got itself into this mess, and has continuously raised customer bills...
I've no sympathy. Fines should remain.
It's about time Ofwat actually regulated them properly!
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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An ageing working-age population accounts for one-fifth of the rise in working-age health-related benefit caseloads.
All else being equal, we would expect an ageing population + rising State Pension age to increase this caseload.
All else being equal, we would expect an ageing population + rising State Pension age to increase this caseload.
March 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
An ageing working-age population accounts for one-fifth of the rise in working-age health-related benefit caseloads.
All else being equal, we would expect an ageing population + rising State Pension age to increase this caseload.
All else being equal, we would expect an ageing population + rising State Pension age to increase this caseload.
'Eliminate the root cause of the crisis'...
Does Putin realise he's asked for himself to be eliminated?
Given the root cause of the conflict is Russian soldiers invaded Ukraine on the command of Putin...
Does Putin realise he's asked for himself to be eliminated?
Given the root cause of the conflict is Russian soldiers invaded Ukraine on the command of Putin...
NEW: At a press conference in Moscow, President Putin says Russia is in favour of a 30 day ceasefire.
But he says Russia has several outstanding issues, including (in his view) that Ukraine could use the time to rearm.
He says any ceasefire must “eliminate the root causes of the crisis”.
But he says Russia has several outstanding issues, including (in his view) that Ukraine could use the time to rearm.
He says any ceasefire must “eliminate the root causes of the crisis”.
March 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
'Eliminate the root cause of the crisis'...
Does Putin realise he's asked for himself to be eliminated?
Given the root cause of the conflict is Russian soldiers invaded Ukraine on the command of Putin...
Does Putin realise he's asked for himself to be eliminated?
Given the root cause of the conflict is Russian soldiers invaded Ukraine on the command of Putin...
Every year it never fails to surprise me how the candidates manage to make simply daft decisions
Why have no one from the app team be on the pitching team - given they developed the bloody product!
#TheApprentice
Why have no one from the app team be on the pitching team - given they developed the bloody product!
#TheApprentice
March 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Every year it never fails to surprise me how the candidates manage to make simply daft decisions
Why have no one from the app team be on the pitching team - given they developed the bloody product!
#TheApprentice
Why have no one from the app team be on the pitching team - given they developed the bloody product!
#TheApprentice