@iangregson.bsky.social
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The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The very first thing the Prime Minister does is use the household budget metaphor.
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
A metaphor - this report into BBC coverage - said could be "easily misleading."
Why is the government trying to mislead the country?
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At the Budget, the Chancellor just announced 250 new Neighbourhood Health Centres...
... but didn't mention their decision to use private finance to fund them 🧐
Why? Are they ashamed of their plan to resurrect the corpse of PFI in our NHS? They should be. #AutumnBudget
... but didn't mention their decision to use private finance to fund them 🧐
Why? Are they ashamed of their plan to resurrect the corpse of PFI in our NHS? They should be. #AutumnBudget
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
At the Budget, the Chancellor just announced 250 new Neighbourhood Health Centres...
... but didn't mention their decision to use private finance to fund them 🧐
Why? Are they ashamed of their plan to resurrect the corpse of PFI in our NHS? They should be. #AutumnBudget
... but didn't mention their decision to use private finance to fund them 🧐
Why? Are they ashamed of their plan to resurrect the corpse of PFI in our NHS? They should be. #AutumnBudget
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Just yesterday, when covering a story regarding sugar in milkshake drinks, the BBC platformed the Institute of Economic Affairs, unsurprisingly without asking who funds them.
It's absolutely woeful journalism.
It's absolutely woeful journalism.
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Just yesterday, when covering a story regarding sugar in milkshake drinks, the BBC platformed the Institute of Economic Affairs, unsurprisingly without asking who funds them.
It's absolutely woeful journalism.
It's absolutely woeful journalism.
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🚨 SCOOP: Toyota and Aston Martin secretly lobbied a Conservative cabinet minister to weaken Britain’s climate policy.
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
Victory! We’ve won major legal battle exposing car industry lobbying
After two years we can finally reveal “backdoor channels where corporate money hijacks our democracy.”
democracyforsale.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚨 SCOOP: Toyota and Aston Martin secretly lobbied a Conservative cabinet minister to weaken Britain’s climate policy.
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
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Chris Packham slammed the Boxing Day hunt in Tiverton, calling participants “ethically and morally bankrupt sociopathic savages”, a statement that helped push councillors to finally back a motion opposing the event
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Chris Packham slammed the Boxing Day hunt in Tiverton, calling participants “ethically and morally bankrupt sociopathic savages”, a statement that helped push councillors to finally back a motion opposing the event
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Maybe a little bit less time playing politics and a little bit more time looking after the NHS wouldn't go amiss, Wesley? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Wes Streeting accused of ‘chaotic and incoherent approach’ to NHS reform
Exclusive: thinktank report finds health secretary has failed to improve productivity, with the health service unlikely to meet its targets
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Maybe a little bit less time playing politics and a little bit more time looking after the NHS wouldn't go amiss, Wesley? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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To suggest that having lived a life so grim that even an English tribunal will grant you asylum, and to have somehow managed to get here at great risk to life, is a "golden ticket" is absolutely fucking contemptible. Shame on this so-called Labour Party.
November 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
To suggest that having lived a life so grim that even an English tribunal will grant you asylum, and to have somehow managed to get here at great risk to life, is a "golden ticket" is absolutely fucking contemptible. Shame on this so-called Labour Party.
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It's SCIENCE!!!
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's SCIENCE!!!
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Fact-Checking Claims About Zohran Mamdani https://theonion.com/fact-checking-claims-about-zohran-mamdani/
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fact-Checking Claims About Zohran Mamdani https://theonion.com/fact-checking-claims-about-zohran-mamdani/
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One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
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Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
You ignited a grassroots campaign, built on the radical idea that everyone deserves to live in dignity.
This is a seismic victory — not only for the people of New York, but for all those who believe that humanity & hope can prevail.
You ignited a grassroots campaign, built on the radical idea that everyone deserves to live in dignity.
This is a seismic victory — not only for the people of New York, but for all those who believe that humanity & hope can prevail.
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
You ignited a grassroots campaign, built on the radical idea that everyone deserves to live in dignity.
This is a seismic victory — not only for the people of New York, but for all those who believe that humanity & hope can prevail.
You ignited a grassroots campaign, built on the radical idea that everyone deserves to live in dignity.
This is a seismic victory — not only for the people of New York, but for all those who believe that humanity & hope can prevail.
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Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of new wealth, the poorest half has received only 1%.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of all new wealth. The poorest half of the world has received only 1%.
www.bigissue.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of new wealth, the poorest half has received only 1%.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
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What better way to celebrate #WorldAnimalDay than with a baby bison arrival? 🦬
The Wilder Blean project — led by Wildwood Trust and @kentwildlife.bsky.social — has welcomed its fifth bison calf, marking the start of a third generation living in Kent’s ancient woodland near Canterbury.
🧵1/3
The Wilder Blean project — led by Wildwood Trust and @kentwildlife.bsky.social — has welcomed its fifth bison calf, marking the start of a third generation living in Kent’s ancient woodland near Canterbury.
🧵1/3
October 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
What better way to celebrate #WorldAnimalDay than with a baby bison arrival? 🦬
The Wilder Blean project — led by Wildwood Trust and @kentwildlife.bsky.social — has welcomed its fifth bison calf, marking the start of a third generation living in Kent’s ancient woodland near Canterbury.
🧵1/3
The Wilder Blean project — led by Wildwood Trust and @kentwildlife.bsky.social — has welcomed its fifth bison calf, marking the start of a third generation living in Kent’s ancient woodland near Canterbury.
🧵1/3
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Extraordinary stuff.
October 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Extraordinary stuff.
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Deloitte UK’s chief executive receives £700,000 pay rise to £4.9m.
Firm has a history of delivering dud audits. Rewards for failure.
In common with other LLPs, the firm avoids paying employer national insurance on partners' profit share.
Govt silence on fat-cattery.
archive.ph/Z1h6H
Firm has a history of delivering dud audits. Rewards for failure.
In common with other LLPs, the firm avoids paying employer national insurance on partners' profit share.
Govt silence on fat-cattery.
archive.ph/Z1h6H
Deloitte UK’s chief executive receives 17% pay rise to £4.9m
Richard Houston’s increase compares with 2.9% for staff at the Big Four firm and comes after warning of lower bonuses at biggest division
www.thetimes.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Deloitte UK’s chief executive receives £700,000 pay rise to £4.9m.
Firm has a history of delivering dud audits. Rewards for failure.
In common with other LLPs, the firm avoids paying employer national insurance on partners' profit share.
Govt silence on fat-cattery.
archive.ph/Z1h6H
Firm has a history of delivering dud audits. Rewards for failure.
In common with other LLPs, the firm avoids paying employer national insurance on partners' profit share.
Govt silence on fat-cattery.
archive.ph/Z1h6H
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TikTok US was sold for $14bn to pro-Israel billionaires and Abu Dhabi royals, sparking fears of censorship of content about Gaza. Here's what you need to know ⬇️
Pro-Israel billionaires and UAE royals: meet TikTok’s new owners
TikTok US was sold for $14bn to pro-Israel billionaires and Abu Dhabi royals, sparking fears of censorship of content about Gaza
www.newarab.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
TikTok US was sold for $14bn to pro-Israel billionaires and Abu Dhabi royals, sparking fears of censorship of content about Gaza. Here's what you need to know ⬇️
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He really brought that A game to the court.
September 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
He really brought that A game to the court.
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Starmer has bowed to the pressure from centrist think-tanks and the constant drumbeat on migration from Reform UK.
But digital ID will not stop irregular migration to the UK. And could be Starmer's most costly blunder yet.
https://goodlaw.social/sa9h
But digital ID will not stop irregular migration to the UK. And could be Starmer's most costly blunder yet.
https://goodlaw.social/sa9h
Starmer’s desperate rush for digital IDs is a recipe for repression
ID cards won’t reduce migration and will put trans rights at risk. But that’s not the biggest cost of Starmer’s half-baked scheme, says Cat MacLean.
goodlaw.social
September 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Starmer has bowed to the pressure from centrist think-tanks and the constant drumbeat on migration from Reform UK.
But digital ID will not stop irregular migration to the UK. And could be Starmer's most costly blunder yet.
https://goodlaw.social/sa9h
But digital ID will not stop irregular migration to the UK. And could be Starmer's most costly blunder yet.
https://goodlaw.social/sa9h
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I’m posting this to over 35,000 brilliant people who care about the NHS. If everyone donated £1, we’d hit our goal in 5 mins. Can we do this? Please help us hold politicians to account! 💙🚨
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/everydocto...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/everydocto...
🚀 LAUNCH! Please help us to continue our crucial research!💙🌟
August 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I’m posting this to over 35,000 brilliant people who care about the NHS. If everyone donated £1, we’d hit our goal in 5 mins. Can we do this? Please help us hold politicians to account! 💙🚨
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/everydocto...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/everydocto...
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I am sickened by the relentless demonisation of refugees.
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
August 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I am sickened by the relentless demonisation of refugees.
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
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"Streeting [who accepts donations from drug company lobbyists] vows not to let drug firms ‘rip off’ taxpayers after pricing row"
- in other words, he's LYING!!!
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/stre...
- in other words, he's LYING!!!
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/stre...
Streeting vows not to let drug firms ‘rip off’ taxpayers after pricing row
HEALTH secretary Wes Streeting has vowed not to let pharmaceutical companies “rip off” British taxpayers after talks with firms over drug pricing ended without resolution.Discussions between Mr Street...
morningstaronline.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
"Streeting [who accepts donations from drug company lobbyists] vows not to let drug firms ‘rip off’ taxpayers after pricing row"
- in other words, he's LYING!!!
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/stre...
- in other words, he's LYING!!!
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/stre...
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Dropping tomorrow: our new animation, narrated by Chris Packham, delivers a devastating exposé of cubbing (the brutal practice of hunting fox cubs). This is a major moment in the fight to end hunting. Be ready to share it far and wide!
August 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Dropping tomorrow: our new animation, narrated by Chris Packham, delivers a devastating exposé of cubbing (the brutal practice of hunting fox cubs). This is a major moment in the fight to end hunting. Be ready to share it far and wide!
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Hong Kong billionaire, owner of Northumbrian Water, touted as Thames Water bidder.
He won't provide necessary infrastructure investment.
Any private owner would want profit, main cause of the crisis. Profits go abroad, misery stays home.
Public ownership is the only way ahead.
archive.ph/NCYXf
He won't provide necessary infrastructure investment.
Any private owner would want profit, main cause of the crisis. Profits go abroad, misery stays home.
Public ownership is the only way ahead.
archive.ph/NCYXf
Chinese suitor ‘would cut billions from Thames Water investment’
CK Infrastructure touted as likely buyer if debt-laden water company is nationalised
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Hong Kong billionaire, owner of Northumbrian Water, touted as Thames Water bidder.
He won't provide necessary infrastructure investment.
Any private owner would want profit, main cause of the crisis. Profits go abroad, misery stays home.
Public ownership is the only way ahead.
archive.ph/NCYXf
He won't provide necessary infrastructure investment.
Any private owner would want profit, main cause of the crisis. Profits go abroad, misery stays home.
Public ownership is the only way ahead.
archive.ph/NCYXf
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The badger cull is an unjustified killing of harmless wildlife, driven by fear and weak science. It's time to choose protection over persecution. If you believe this cruelty must stop, then share this post!
August 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The badger cull is an unjustified killing of harmless wildlife, driven by fear and weak science. It's time to choose protection over persecution. If you believe this cruelty must stop, then share this post!