Kashmire DS Hawker
@kdshawker.bsky.social
28, Autistic, Admin in Regional Government, Political, Volunteers, a Wolves fan & LOVES Coffee, F1, Trains & Running! ALL VIEWS MY OWN.
https://www.kashmirehawker.com/
https://www.kashmirehawker.com/
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Hugely proud to be again be doing the #GreatNorthRun on September 13th 2026 for @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social, after raising £709 in 2025. 💜
You can donate if able at ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/kashmire-... and all money given will be appreciated. ☺️
#TeamStroke #GNR2026 #Fundrasier
You can donate if able at ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/kashmire-... and all money given will be appreciated. ☺️
#TeamStroke #GNR2026 #Fundrasier
It might have been a cold Sunday afternoon, but it was great to be on the doors around Warstones Road hearing views and things to raise, including on Trees, Roads and Litter. 🌲 🛣️ 🗑️
If you live in Penn and need a hand, drop me a line.
#HawkerForPenn #PuttingPennFirst #VoteLabour #Wolverhampton 1/2
If you live in Penn and need a hand, drop me a line.
#HawkerForPenn #PuttingPennFirst #VoteLabour #Wolverhampton 1/2
January 25, 2026 at 6:58 PM
It might have been a cold Sunday afternoon, but it was great to be on the doors around Warstones Road hearing views and things to raise, including on Trees, Roads and Litter. 🌲 🛣️ 🗑️
If you live in Penn and need a hand, drop me a line.
#HawkerForPenn #PuttingPennFirst #VoteLabour #Wolverhampton 1/2
If you live in Penn and need a hand, drop me a line.
#HawkerForPenn #PuttingPennFirst #VoteLabour #Wolverhampton 1/2
Having THIS video drop into your WhatsApp last night, from a certain World Champion to say thank you for one the best things I and several hundred others get to do, feels utterly wonderful. 🤩
Thank you wholeheartedly, Lando Norris! 🖤💚
#Silverstone #Volunteering #Motorsport #LandoNorris
Thank you wholeheartedly, Lando Norris! 🖤💚
#Silverstone #Volunteering #Motorsport #LandoNorris
January 25, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Having THIS video drop into your WhatsApp last night, from a certain World Champion to say thank you for one the best things I and several hundred others get to do, feels utterly wonderful. 🤩
Thank you wholeheartedly, Lando Norris! 🖤💚
#Silverstone #Volunteering #Motorsport #LandoNorris
Thank you wholeheartedly, Lando Norris! 🖤💚
#Silverstone #Volunteering #Motorsport #LandoNorris
A party inside a circus tent inside a big hall, is a most perfect excuse to dig out the Tux! 🤵🏽♂️
It’s Out Out for Cirque du Silverstone - the 2026 Volunteers Celebration and I am so, so honoured to be part of a truly exceptional community. 🥳
#TeamSilverstone #Silverstone #Motorsport #PartyNight
It’s Out Out for Cirque du Silverstone - the 2026 Volunteers Celebration and I am so, so honoured to be part of a truly exceptional community. 🥳
#TeamSilverstone #Silverstone #Motorsport #PartyNight
January 24, 2026 at 6:18 PM
A party inside a circus tent inside a big hall, is a most perfect excuse to dig out the Tux! 🤵🏽♂️
It’s Out Out for Cirque du Silverstone - the 2026 Volunteers Celebration and I am so, so honoured to be part of a truly exceptional community. 🥳
#TeamSilverstone #Silverstone #Motorsport #PartyNight
It’s Out Out for Cirque du Silverstone - the 2026 Volunteers Celebration and I am so, so honoured to be part of a truly exceptional community. 🥳
#TeamSilverstone #Silverstone #Motorsport #PartyNight
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Sir Keir Starmer has stood firm on Greenland, faced down the White House’s tariff threats, brought together European allies and, by drawing a line in the sand, helped force a U-turn from Donald Trump that few saw coming. The clouds that had gathered have lifted.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/edito...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/edito...
Starmer’s success in bringing about Trump’s U-turn shows his strength as PM
Editorial: After triumph abroad, the PM unfairly maligned as ‘Never-here Keir’ must urgently match his international clout with the kind of domestic successes demanded by the electorate
www.independent.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Sir Keir Starmer has stood firm on Greenland, faced down the White House’s tariff threats, brought together European allies and, by drawing a line in the sand, helped force a U-turn from Donald Trump that few saw coming. The clouds that had gathered have lifted.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/edito...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/edito...
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Disgraceful comments by the President of the USA belittling the sacrifice of British forces in Afghanistan.
Many gave the ultimate sacrifice, and many of those who did come home live with the legacy of both physical and mental struggle.
He should reflect on his comments but sadly I doubt he will.
Many gave the ultimate sacrifice, and many of those who did come home live with the legacy of both physical and mental struggle.
He should reflect on his comments but sadly I doubt he will.
January 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Disgraceful comments by the President of the USA belittling the sacrifice of British forces in Afghanistan.
Many gave the ultimate sacrifice, and many of those who did come home live with the legacy of both physical and mental struggle.
He should reflect on his comments but sadly I doubt he will.
Many gave the ultimate sacrifice, and many of those who did come home live with the legacy of both physical and mental struggle.
He should reflect on his comments but sadly I doubt he will.
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Any electoral system that awards a “win” to a candidate who only has the support of 22% of the people who vote is broken beyond repair. First Past the Post rewards extremists- it’s unsafe for us to continue with. We need a National Commission on the voting system now! @labour4pr.bsky.social
Leeswood (Flintshire) Council By-Election Result:
➡️ RFM: 22.3% (New)
🙋 Ind: 19.2% (-5.6)
🙋 Ind: 18.8% (+4.3)
🌹 LAB: 12.1% (-48.5)
🏘️ FPV: 11.0% (New)
🔶 LDM: 9.5% (New)
🌳 CON: 4.7% (New)
🙋 Ind: 2.4% (New)
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2022.
➡️ RFM: 22.3% (New)
🙋 Ind: 19.2% (-5.6)
🙋 Ind: 18.8% (+4.3)
🌹 LAB: 12.1% (-48.5)
🏘️ FPV: 11.0% (New)
🔶 LDM: 9.5% (New)
🌳 CON: 4.7% (New)
🙋 Ind: 2.4% (New)
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2022.
January 23, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Any electoral system that awards a “win” to a candidate who only has the support of 22% of the people who vote is broken beyond repair. First Past the Post rewards extremists- it’s unsafe for us to continue with. We need a National Commission on the voting system now! @labour4pr.bsky.social
One was part of AN AWARD WINNING Landostand team in 2025! 🤩
#Silverstone has won Best Live Experience at The Race Media Awards 2026, for #Landostand at the #Formula1 Qatar Airways #BritishGP 2025. 🏆
My gosh - this is absolutely incredible and makes my #Volunteering even more worth it! 😄
#Silverstone has won Best Live Experience at The Race Media Awards 2026, for #Landostand at the #Formula1 Qatar Airways #BritishGP 2025. 🏆
My gosh - this is absolutely incredible and makes my #Volunteering even more worth it! 😄
January 21, 2026 at 4:47 PM
One was part of AN AWARD WINNING Landostand team in 2025! 🤩
#Silverstone has won Best Live Experience at The Race Media Awards 2026, for #Landostand at the #Formula1 Qatar Airways #BritishGP 2025. 🏆
My gosh - this is absolutely incredible and makes my #Volunteering even more worth it! 😄
#Silverstone has won Best Live Experience at The Race Media Awards 2026, for #Landostand at the #Formula1 Qatar Airways #BritishGP 2025. 🏆
My gosh - this is absolutely incredible and makes my #Volunteering even more worth it! 😄
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The weeks in Parliament just keep getting busier and busier this year!
No fewer than 10 Labour government bills will be making progress towards becoming law this week!
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Lords report stage continues - better regulations for Academy Schools...
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No fewer than 10 Labour government bills will be making progress towards becoming law this week!
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Lords report stage continues - better regulations for Academy Schools...
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January 18, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The weeks in Parliament just keep getting busier and busier this year!
No fewer than 10 Labour government bills will be making progress towards becoming law this week!
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Lords report stage continues - better regulations for Academy Schools...
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No fewer than 10 Labour government bills will be making progress towards becoming law this week!
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Lords report stage continues - better regulations for Academy Schools...
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562 at Wolverhampton Parkrun this morning, made it the 3rd biggest turnout in the event’s near 13 year history. 👏🏽
Mass Participation running in the UK is heading into a truly golden age and it’s only going to get bigger. 👌🏽
#Parkrun #Running #5K #Wolverhampton #Saturday
Mass Participation running in the UK is heading into a truly golden age and it’s only going to get bigger. 👌🏽
#Parkrun #Running #5K #Wolverhampton #Saturday
January 17, 2026 at 2:04 PM
562 at Wolverhampton Parkrun this morning, made it the 3rd biggest turnout in the event’s near 13 year history. 👏🏽
Mass Participation running in the UK is heading into a truly golden age and it’s only going to get bigger. 👌🏽
#Parkrun #Running #5K #Wolverhampton #Saturday
Mass Participation running in the UK is heading into a truly golden age and it’s only going to get bigger. 👌🏽
#Parkrun #Running #5K #Wolverhampton #Saturday
1-7 Constitutional Hill, a beautiful Grade II red brick listed structure - which has been the Syriana Resturant since April 2008 in Birmingham, has this morning caught fire.
The building has been standing 130 years since 1896 and it’s the second major fire after a blaze on January 23rd 2007.
The building has been standing 130 years since 1896 and it’s the second major fire after a blaze on January 23rd 2007.
January 16, 2026 at 8:54 AM
1-7 Constitutional Hill, a beautiful Grade II red brick listed structure - which has been the Syriana Resturant since April 2008 in Birmingham, has this morning caught fire.
The building has been standing 130 years since 1896 and it’s the second major fire after a blaze on January 23rd 2007.
The building has been standing 130 years since 1896 and it’s the second major fire after a blaze on January 23rd 2007.
Stage 3 of the 2027 Le Tour de France and part 3 of the Grand Depart, is going to be within about 45 miles from my house.
Wolverhampton to Welshpool is only a TfW service away too.
How bloody cool IS THIS! 😍
#LeTour #TourDeFrance #GrandDepart #Cycling
Wolverhampton to Welshpool is only a TfW service away too.
How bloody cool IS THIS! 😍
#LeTour #TourDeFrance #GrandDepart #Cycling
January 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Stage 3 of the 2027 Le Tour de France and part 3 of the Grand Depart, is going to be within about 45 miles from my house.
Wolverhampton to Welshpool is only a TfW service away too.
How bloody cool IS THIS! 😍
#LeTour #TourDeFrance #GrandDepart #Cycling
Wolverhampton to Welshpool is only a TfW service away too.
How bloody cool IS THIS! 😍
#LeTour #TourDeFrance #GrandDepart #Cycling
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2000 – 3%
2025 – 44%
An astonishing increase in UK electricity from renewables 📈
We are continuing that trajectory and taking back control of our energy, with our record-breaking offshore wind auction securing enough power for the equivalent of 12 million homes🏠
www.neso.energy/news/britain...
2025 – 44%
An astonishing increase in UK electricity from renewables 📈
We are continuing that trajectory and taking back control of our energy, with our record-breaking offshore wind auction securing enough power for the equivalent of 12 million homes🏠
www.neso.energy/news/britain...
Britain's Energy Explained: 2025 Review | National Energy System Operator
In 2025, Great Britain achieved some major milestones on our journey to ensuring a secure, affordable and clean energy system. Take a look back at where our electricity came from in 2025 and some of t...
www.neso.energy
January 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
2000 – 3%
2025 – 44%
An astonishing increase in UK electricity from renewables 📈
We are continuing that trajectory and taking back control of our energy, with our record-breaking offshore wind auction securing enough power for the equivalent of 12 million homes🏠
www.neso.energy/news/britain...
2025 – 44%
An astonishing increase in UK electricity from renewables 📈
We are continuing that trajectory and taking back control of our energy, with our record-breaking offshore wind auction securing enough power for the equivalent of 12 million homes🏠
www.neso.energy/news/britain...
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The Disability Confident scheme is to be overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people.
Introduced a 10yrs ago, it aims to help employers recruit, retain, & develop disabled people & people with long-term health conditions.
But there are huge variations of support across the UK.
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Introduced a 10yrs ago, it aims to help employers recruit, retain, & develop disabled people & people with long-term health conditions.
But there are huge variations of support across the UK.
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Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people
Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workplace inclusion.
www.gov.uk
January 15, 2026 at 6:25 AM
The Disability Confident scheme is to be overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people.
Introduced a 10yrs ago, it aims to help employers recruit, retain, & develop disabled people & people with long-term health conditions.
But there are huge variations of support across the UK.
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Introduced a 10yrs ago, it aims to help employers recruit, retain, & develop disabled people & people with long-term health conditions.
But there are huge variations of support across the UK.
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Despite all the sensationalist stories about the Budget and the worries November 26th had for some people, GDP GOING UP 0.3% that month is extremely good news. ⬆️
It shows just what a sensible Government, wanting to invest actually looks like!
#Economy #GDP #EconomicGrowth #Wolverhampton
It shows just what a sensible Government, wanting to invest actually looks like!
#Economy #GDP #EconomicGrowth #Wolverhampton
January 15, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Despite all the sensationalist stories about the Budget and the worries November 26th had for some people, GDP GOING UP 0.3% that month is extremely good news. ⬆️
It shows just what a sensible Government, wanting to invest actually looks like!
#Economy #GDP #EconomicGrowth #Wolverhampton
It shows just what a sensible Government, wanting to invest actually looks like!
#Economy #GDP #EconomicGrowth #Wolverhampton
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NEW Shabana Mahmood announces not only that Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands Police, no longer has her confidence after a "devastating" independent review, but also that the government will reintroduce the power for home secretaries to sack chief constables
January 14, 2026 at 2:08 PM
NEW Shabana Mahmood announces not only that Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands Police, no longer has her confidence after a "devastating" independent review, but also that the government will reintroduce the power for home secretaries to sack chief constables
Thrilled that it seems the Midlands-North West Rail Link, as proposed by the Mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set for the green light as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail! 🚄
#Railways #Trains #Transport
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Railways #Trains #Transport
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Thrilled that it seems the Midlands-North West Rail Link, as proposed by the Mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set for the green light as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail! 🚄
#Railways #Trains #Transport
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Railways #Trains #Transport
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I defo won’t look like the new and awesome Autistic Barbie, but this Ken now has a shiny new pair of Noise Cancelling Headphones through work. 🙌🏽
It’s utterly brilliant to see communities like mine, being highlighted like the new doll. 👏🏽
#AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #Autism #TuesdayThoughts
It’s utterly brilliant to see communities like mine, being highlighted like the new doll. 👏🏽
#AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #Autism #TuesdayThoughts
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
I defo won’t look like the new and awesome Autistic Barbie, but this Ken now has a shiny new pair of Noise Cancelling Headphones through work. 🙌🏽
It’s utterly brilliant to see communities like mine, being highlighted like the new doll. 👏🏽
#AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #Autism #TuesdayThoughts
It’s utterly brilliant to see communities like mine, being highlighted like the new doll. 👏🏽
#AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #Autism #TuesdayThoughts
Once again, a lower league team gets absolutely buggered by the most blatent incompetance from a referee.
That is a penalty all day of the year and in a month of Sunday's.
“Professional” Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) frankly need destroying from the very top to the very bottom!
#FACup
That is a penalty all day of the year and in a month of Sunday's.
“Professional” Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) frankly need destroying from the very top to the very bottom!
#FACup
January 12, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Once again, a lower league team gets absolutely buggered by the most blatent incompetance from a referee.
That is a penalty all day of the year and in a month of Sunday's.
“Professional” Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) frankly need destroying from the very top to the very bottom!
#FACup
That is a penalty all day of the year and in a month of Sunday's.
“Professional” Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) frankly need destroying from the very top to the very bottom!
#FACup
Absolutely chuffed at Silverstone’s Landostand being a nominee for Best Live Experience for The Race Media Awards 2026! 🤩
This is simply outstanding stuff and makes my visits to Silverstone as a Race Maker very worth while. ☺️
#Silverstone #BritishGP #Landostand #LandoNorris #Volunteering
This is simply outstanding stuff and makes my visits to Silverstone as a Race Maker very worth while. ☺️
#Silverstone #BritishGP #Landostand #LandoNorris #Volunteering
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Absolutely chuffed at Silverstone’s Landostand being a nominee for Best Live Experience for The Race Media Awards 2026! 🤩
This is simply outstanding stuff and makes my visits to Silverstone as a Race Maker very worth while. ☺️
#Silverstone #BritishGP #Landostand #LandoNorris #Volunteering
This is simply outstanding stuff and makes my visits to Silverstone as a Race Maker very worth while. ☺️
#Silverstone #BritishGP #Landostand #LandoNorris #Volunteering
Michael Forsyth beat Deborah Bull 383 to 297 - a majority of 86.
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean will be the second former Cabinet Minister to occupy the Woolsack as Lord Speaker in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk after Lord Norman Fowler.
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean will be the second former Cabinet Minister to occupy the Woolsack as Lord Speaker in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk after Lord Norman Fowler.
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean has been elected the fifth Lord Speaker.
Lord Forsyth will take office and preside from the woolsack for the first time as Lord Speaker on 2 February.
Read more https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/jan-2026/lord-speaker-election-result/
Lord Forsyth will take office and preside from the woolsack for the first time as Lord Speaker on 2 February.
Read more https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/jan-2026/lord-speaker-election-result/
January 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Michael Forsyth beat Deborah Bull 383 to 297 - a majority of 86.
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean will be the second former Cabinet Minister to occupy the Woolsack as Lord Speaker in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk after Lord Norman Fowler.
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean will be the second former Cabinet Minister to occupy the Woolsack as Lord Speaker in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk after Lord Norman Fowler.
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Nadhim Zahawi, the disgraced former Tory MP and 2-month Chancellor has...
...defected to Reform.
You cannot make this up. Reform is soon going to have more failed Tories as members than people who were never Tories.
...defected to Reform.
You cannot make this up. Reform is soon going to have more failed Tories as members than people who were never Tories.
January 12, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Nadhim Zahawi, the disgraced former Tory MP and 2-month Chancellor has...
...defected to Reform.
You cannot make this up. Reform is soon going to have more failed Tories as members than people who were never Tories.
...defected to Reform.
You cannot make this up. Reform is soon going to have more failed Tories as members than people who were never Tories.
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Award for the most pathetic news article of 2026 so far goes to this from Sky.
The government spent, shock horror, £32k on creating new train mock ups for GB Railways.
Don't recall 1million times the level of outrage when the Tories spent more than a million times more - £37bn - on test and trace!
The government spent, shock horror, £32k on creating new train mock ups for GB Railways.
Don't recall 1million times the level of outrage when the Tories spent more than a million times more - £37bn - on test and trace!
Great British Railways: How much of your cash has been spent on trains rebrand?
Tens of thousands of pounds have been spent on the rebranding so far, but the government has said it's determined to ensure value for money.
news.sky.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Award for the most pathetic news article of 2026 so far goes to this from Sky.
The government spent, shock horror, £32k on creating new train mock ups for GB Railways.
Don't recall 1million times the level of outrage when the Tories spent more than a million times more - £37bn - on test and trace!
The government spent, shock horror, £32k on creating new train mock ups for GB Railways.
Don't recall 1million times the level of outrage when the Tories spent more than a million times more - £37bn - on test and trace!
One lives right in the middle of the Amber Alert zone for Storm Goretti and safe to say we had A LOT of the white stuff, for a good 10 hours straight. ❄️
I do LOVE how pretty snow makes the ground look and feel! 😍
#StormGoretti #Snow #Wolverhampton #Friday
I do LOVE how pretty snow makes the ground look and feel! 😍
#StormGoretti #Snow #Wolverhampton #Friday
January 9, 2026 at 7:19 AM
One lives right in the middle of the Amber Alert zone for Storm Goretti and safe to say we had A LOT of the white stuff, for a good 10 hours straight. ❄️
I do LOVE how pretty snow makes the ground look and feel! 😍
#StormGoretti #Snow #Wolverhampton #Friday
I do LOVE how pretty snow makes the ground look and feel! 😍
#StormGoretti #Snow #Wolverhampton #Friday
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Give this thread some love! It's surely what the vast majority of the UK have been calling for for years.
And now our Labour government is doing it, people seem uninterested.
And now our Labour government is doing it, people seem uninterested.
The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
The bill is expected to be introduced to the House of Commons today (it's first reading, without debate).
It will deliver on Labour's committment in the budget to scrap[ the 2 child cap on benefits, living 450,000 children out of poverty.
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The bill is expected to be introduced to the House of Commons today (it's first reading, without debate).
It will deliver on Labour's committment in the budget to scrap[ the 2 child cap on benefits, living 450,000 children out of poverty.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Give this thread some love! It's surely what the vast majority of the UK have been calling for for years.
And now our Labour government is doing it, people seem uninterested.
And now our Labour government is doing it, people seem uninterested.
This is Stadium 35 of the 92 Premier League and English Football League grounds I have now visited, the Hill Dickinson Stadium - the new and shiny home of Everton Football Club. 🏟️
This place is pretty darn nice. 😍
Up the Wolves! 🐺
#Wolves #WWFC #Everton #PremierLeague
This place is pretty darn nice. 😍
Up the Wolves! 🐺
#Wolves #WWFC #Everton #PremierLeague
January 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
This is Stadium 35 of the 92 Premier League and English Football League grounds I have now visited, the Hill Dickinson Stadium - the new and shiny home of Everton Football Club. 🏟️
This place is pretty darn nice. 😍
Up the Wolves! 🐺
#Wolves #WWFC #Everton #PremierLeague
This place is pretty darn nice. 😍
Up the Wolves! 🐺
#Wolves #WWFC #Everton #PremierLeague