@craggyjim.bsky.social
Older sceptic, European, humanist, hater of injustice and greed
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New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
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Absolutely bonkers
It's really quite mad that Companies House, a government website which lists every company in the UK, has only just started verifying that the people who register as directors of companies are who they say they are on 18 November, 2025. companieshouse.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/16/m...
Making identity verification simple, secure and trusted
From 18 November 2025, directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity. Read more about the identity verification process.
companieshouse.blog.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Absolutely bonkers
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this is insane
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
this is insane
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Nigel Farage’s campaign manager casually saying he spent 2x the election spend limit.
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Nigel Farage’s campaign manager casually saying he spent 2x the election spend limit.
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It was also no coincidence that it was a Black woman reporter he railed against.
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It was also no coincidence that it was a Black woman reporter he railed against.
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree: 38d.gs/l_kt
OFCOM: INVESTIGATE GB NEWS’ SHOCKING TRUMP INTERVIEW
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.
38d.gs
December 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree: 38d.gs/l_kt
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THEY JUST FUCKING LIE
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
THEY JUST FUCKING LIE
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Robbie Gibb said if he doesn't get his way, he'll blow the BBC up. It's ridiculous that a man like that has a spot on the BBC's board. Our public broadcaster MUST be independent. Agree? Sign to get Gibb sacked: 38d.gs/stne
Sack Sir Robbie Gibb from the BBC board
Robbie Gibb said if he doesn't get his way, he'll blow the BBC up. It's ridiculous that a man like that has a spot on the BBC's board. Our public broadcaster MUST be independent. Agree? Sign to get Gi...
38d.gs
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Robbie Gibb said if he doesn't get his way, he'll blow the BBC up. It's ridiculous that a man like that has a spot on the BBC's board. Our public broadcaster MUST be independent. Agree? Sign to get Gibb sacked: 38d.gs/stne
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There's something extra tragic about him putting it on himself
December 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There's something extra tragic about him putting it on himself
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Why do I call Tories scum? In 2023, Sunak admitted they dropped basic scrutiny for the PPE VIP lane. By 2025, his dodgy furlough scheme, bounce-back loans and Eat Out to Help Out had racked up billions more in fraud. Sunak and Johnson ended up costing the British taxpayer an eye-watering fortune.
December 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Why do I call Tories scum? In 2023, Sunak admitted they dropped basic scrutiny for the PPE VIP lane. By 2025, his dodgy furlough scheme, bounce-back loans and Eat Out to Help Out had racked up billions more in fraud. Sunak and Johnson ended up costing the British taxpayer an eye-watering fortune.
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When I first heard about Farage’s racist teenage rants, I assumed they were an adolescent phase. But the more we find out — they went on for many years — and his reaction to the revelations (‘liars’) shows no contrition, no apology, suggests these beliefs are still active
December 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
When I first heard about Farage’s racist teenage rants, I assumed they were an adolescent phase. But the more we find out — they went on for many years — and his reaction to the revelations (‘liars’) shows no contrition, no apology, suggests these beliefs are still active
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Can the Petition for a Public Inquiry into Brexit Referendum Lies reach 10,000 signatures?
Can the Petition for a Public Inquiry into Brexit Referendum Lies reach 10,000 signatures?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Can the Petition for a Public Inquiry into Brexit Referendum Lies reach 10,000 signatures?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Hold a public inquiry into claims & information made in the EU Exit Referendum
We call on the UK Government to establish an independent, public inquiry into the claims and information presented during the EU Exit referendum. Many reports and studies suggest that misleading or ex...
petition.parliament.uk
December 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Can the Petition for a Public Inquiry into Brexit Referendum Lies reach 10,000 signatures?
Can the Petition for a Public Inquiry into Brexit Referendum Lies reach 10,000 signatures?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Can the Petition for a Public Inquiry into Brexit Referendum Lies reach 10,000 signatures?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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PolitlcsUK Twitter account has c 400k followers. Labour ministers often give exclusive interviews
But it's part-owned by an ex-Tory MP turned lobbyist - who bought it for £100
Ben Howlett:'I'm like that Nigerian guy on the internet, always working out who the stupid person is, except for politics'
But it's part-owned by an ex-Tory MP turned lobbyist - who bought it for £100
Ben Howlett:'I'm like that Nigerian guy on the internet, always working out who the stupid person is, except for politics'
December 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
PolitlcsUK Twitter account has c 400k followers. Labour ministers often give exclusive interviews
But it's part-owned by an ex-Tory MP turned lobbyist - who bought it for £100
Ben Howlett:'I'm like that Nigerian guy on the internet, always working out who the stupid person is, except for politics'
But it's part-owned by an ex-Tory MP turned lobbyist - who bought it for £100
Ben Howlett:'I'm like that Nigerian guy on the internet, always working out who the stupid person is, except for politics'
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The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers.
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
The Wheels Are Falling off the Nigel Farage Project
The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers
www.adambienkov.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers.
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
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The whole play of Trumpism: convincing working class people to blame other working class people—so billionaires can keep robbing us all.
Donald Trump Jr-backed start-up scores $600mn US federal government deal
President’s son’s fund 1789 Capital poised to capitalise from father’s administration
www.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The whole play of Trumpism: convincing working class people to blame other working class people—so billionaires can keep robbing us all.
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A supposedly grassroots anti-migrant movement led by 'ordinary' women, which is backed by Reform and Conservative politicians and is regularly invited onto news channels to promote their views, is funded by a far-right group and has platformed a Neo-Nazi activist
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
The 'Pink Ladies' Laundering Anti-Migrant Views Into the Mainstream
An anti-migrant movement backed by Reform and Conservative politicians and regularly invited onto news channels is funded by a far-right group and has platformed a Neo-Nazi activist
bylinetimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A supposedly grassroots anti-migrant movement led by 'ordinary' women, which is backed by Reform and Conservative politicians and is regularly invited onto news channels to promote their views, is funded by a far-right group and has platformed a Neo-Nazi activist
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Brexit ‘badly damaged’ our economy says David Lammy, the deputy prime minister also says rejoining the EU customs union would boost economic growth. More and more people are realising the sky doesn’t fall in when you tell the truth about Brexit!
December 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Brexit ‘badly damaged’ our economy says David Lammy, the deputy prime minister also says rejoining the EU customs union would boost economic growth. More and more people are realising the sky doesn’t fall in when you tell the truth about Brexit!
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Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK.
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK
Number of overseas nurses and midwives registered between April and September was half that of a year ago
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK.
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
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“In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker who arrived on a boat. Today we have 46,000 a year and do you know why? It was because of the botched Brexit deal pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage should be here apologising”
Daisy Cooper
Daisy Cooper
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
“In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker who arrived on a boat. Today we have 46,000 a year and do you know why? It was because of the botched Brexit deal pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage should be here apologising”
Daisy Cooper
Daisy Cooper
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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
By Anthony Robinson
@anthonybylines.bsky.social
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
By Anthony Robinson
@anthonybylines.bsky.social
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
By Anthony Robinson
@anthonybylines.bsky.social
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
By Anthony Robinson
@anthonybylines.bsky.social
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Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.