Steve Crowther
@clueless13.substack.com
Pro-European, pro-Starmer (LP member), humanist, contemporary arts - music, literature, film & theatre and Bradford Park Avenue FC
For your eyes only, Rachel Reeves
In case you missed it: our investigation into how Sky Bet relocated to Malta to avoid £55m of tax/year This kind of thing is often reported as "perfectly proper, and there's no suggestion that any laws were broken".
But here it looks improper. Laws may have been broken.
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But here it looks improper. Laws may have been broken.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
For your eyes only, Rachel Reeves
'I've never seen a government do this in the run up to a budget. I have never seen this level of chaos, this level of irresponsibility' Kemi Badenoch
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
'I've never seen a government do this in the run up to a budget. I have never seen this level of chaos, this level of irresponsibility' Kemi Badenoch
Shocking
Private water company United Utilities, who provide water services for north west England, made profits of £562 million in the first six months of 2025/6.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham condemned the "obscene" profits.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham condemned the "obscene" profits.
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Shocking
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Listen to Knowsley MP @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social’s very funny question about Robbie Gibb in the House of Commons today 😆
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Listen to Knowsley MP @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social’s very funny question about Robbie Gibb in the House of Commons today 😆
It is now time for this Starmer government to tell Trump, Reform and the rest of the right wing nutters to f-f-fade away.
'Fight for our journalism,' outgoing director general tells BBC staff after Trump's threat to sue
Trump says he will file legal action by Friday, seeking $1bn, if the BBC does not apologise and
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It is now time for this Starmer government to tell Trump, Reform and the rest of the right wing nutters to f-f-fade away.
But not very likely. Behave.
November 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
But not very likely. Behave.
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Ed Davey, "We've seen evidence of Russian interference in Poland, Germany and France"
Keir Starmer says it is a serious problem but refuses to agree to an investigation into Russian interference in British politics
Keir Starmer says it is a serious problem but refuses to agree to an investigation into Russian interference in British politics
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ed Davey, "We've seen evidence of Russian interference in Poland, Germany and France"
Keir Starmer says it is a serious problem but refuses to agree to an investigation into Russian interference in British politics
Keir Starmer says it is a serious problem but refuses to agree to an investigation into Russian interference in British politics
I can't help it, but The Donald does me laugh. Oh dearie me:
October 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I can't help it, but The Donald does me laugh. Oh dearie me:
Crap: The bank’s fees for arranging or servicing a mortgage could be subject to VAT. What wouldn’t be taxed is the interest itself. Interest isn’t a service fee; it’s considered payment for the use of money.
October 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Crap: The bank’s fees for arranging or servicing a mortgage could be subject to VAT. What wouldn’t be taxed is the interest itself. Interest isn’t a service fee; it’s considered payment for the use of money.
No comment needed:
October 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
No comment needed:
‘Starmer says he looks forward to working with Powell, a "proud defender" of Labour values.’ BBC.
Which is why I sacked her.
Which is why I sacked her.
October 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
‘Starmer says he looks forward to working with Powell, a "proud defender" of Labour values.’ BBC.
Which is why I sacked her.
Which is why I sacked her.
I checked with ChatGPT if the Trump dump was real. After careful consideration it said:
✅ Yes: Trump posted the video himself (so it’s “real” in that sense).
❗ But: The act shown—dropping feces/sludge from a jet onto Americans—is fictional and generated by AI, not an actual event that happened.
✅ Yes: Trump posted the video himself (so it’s “real” in that sense).
❗ But: The act shown—dropping feces/sludge from a jet onto Americans—is fictional and generated by AI, not an actual event that happened.
October 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I checked with ChatGPT if the Trump dump was real. After careful consideration it said:
✅ Yes: Trump posted the video himself (so it’s “real” in that sense).
❗ But: The act shown—dropping feces/sludge from a jet onto Americans—is fictional and generated by AI, not an actual event that happened.
✅ Yes: Trump posted the video himself (so it’s “real” in that sense).
❗ But: The act shown—dropping feces/sludge from a jet onto Americans—is fictional and generated by AI, not an actual event that happened.
Sean Dyche is the new Nottingham Forest manager. I like him and wish him good luck. Here’s a photo of the departing Ange Postecoglou, showcasing the decency and class his former team have lost.
October 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Sean Dyche is the new Nottingham Forest manager. I like him and wish him good luck. Here’s a photo of the departing Ange Postecoglou, showcasing the decency and class his former team have lost.
🚫 NEW: What Leaving the ECHR Would Do
Would quitting the Convention really make deportations easier — or just blow up Britain’s legal framework?
The final post in my 3-part series on the ECHR and the UK.
👉
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKPolitics #RuleOfLaw #Migration
Would quitting the Convention really make deportations easier — or just blow up Britain’s legal framework?
The final post in my 3-part series on the ECHR and the UK.
👉
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKPolitics #RuleOfLaw #Migration
Is leaving the ECHR the mother-of-all solutions?
The hard truth: leaving the ECHR wouldn’t make deportations easy — just more chaotic
open.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🚫 NEW: What Leaving the ECHR Would Do
Would quitting the Convention really make deportations easier — or just blow up Britain’s legal framework?
The final post in my 3-part series on the ECHR and the UK.
👉
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKPolitics #RuleOfLaw #Migration
Would quitting the Convention really make deportations easier — or just blow up Britain’s legal framework?
The final post in my 3-part series on the ECHR and the UK.
👉
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKPolitics #RuleOfLaw #Migration
Part 2 of my 3-part series on Britain & the ECHR.
This one looks at how ministers are trying to limit how human rights apply in immigration cases — and what’s at stake for the rule of law.
⚖️ What’s Being Revised or Challenged
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKLaw #Democracy
This one looks at how ministers are trying to limit how human rights apply in immigration cases — and what’s at stake for the rule of law.
⚖️ What’s Being Revised or Challenged
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKLaw #Democracy
⚖️ What’s Being Revised or Challenged
How ministers want to limit the reach of human rights in immigration cases — and what’s at stake.
open.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Part 2 of my 3-part series on Britain & the ECHR.
This one looks at how ministers are trying to limit how human rights apply in immigration cases — and what’s at stake for the rule of law.
⚖️ What’s Being Revised or Challenged
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKLaw #Democracy
This one looks at how ministers are trying to limit how human rights apply in immigration cases — and what’s at stake for the rule of law.
⚖️ What’s Being Revised or Challenged
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKLaw #Democracy
Post 1 in my 3-part series on Britain and the ECHR.
Far from “foreign interference”, the Convention is the safety net that protects our rights at home — from liberty to free speech.
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKLaw #Democracy
Far from “foreign interference”, the Convention is the safety net that protects our rights at home — from liberty to free speech.
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKLaw #Democracy
📰 What Has the European Court of Human Rights Ever Done for You?
Why the ECHR isn’t foreign interference — it’s your safety net against government overreach
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Post 1 in my 3-part series on Britain and the ECHR.
Far from “foreign interference”, the Convention is the safety net that protects our rights at home — from liberty to free speech.
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKLaw #Democracy
Far from “foreign interference”, the Convention is the safety net that protects our rights at home — from liberty to free speech.
#ECHR #HumanRights #UKLaw #Democracy
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
Good article on BBC Homepage - I know - by Anthony Zurcher:
How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden
Trump's unique style and his relationships with key players helped but there were also factors beyond his control.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Good article on BBC Homepage - I know - by Anthony Zurcher:
This is going to be my next read - but maybe not just yet:
October 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This is going to be my next read - but maybe not just yet:
You could not make this shit up:
October 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
You could not make this shit up:
Water Minister Emma Hardy said she expected every water company to "offer proper support to anyone struggling to pay". Well, that should do it.
Water bills to rise further for millions after appeal
Five water companies win permission for higher bills as they seek more funds to fix outdated infrastructure.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Water Minister Emma Hardy said she expected every water company to "offer proper support to anyone struggling to pay". Well, that should do it.
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Tax authorities examine finances of key Nigel Farage ally www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Tax authorities examine finances of key Nigel Farage ally
Exclusive: HMRC conducts scoping exercise into Reform UK backer ‘Posh George’ Cottrell’s income from business and wealth
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Tax authorities examine finances of key Nigel Farage ally www.theguardian.com/business/202...