Dr Lesley Choucri
@lchoucs.bsky.social
Been a midwife for 45 years! Now Volunteering with NHS. Enjoying being a Teyta to Zachary. Thankfully we have Labour in charge!
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Rather than apologising for his antisemitism, Farage demands the BBC apologise for the antisemitism of Alf Garnett, a fictional character created to satirise antisemitism, who was portrayed by a Jewish man.
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Rather than apologising for his antisemitism, Farage demands the BBC apologise for the antisemitism of Alf Garnett, a fictional character created to satirise antisemitism, who was portrayed by a Jewish man.
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Lots of misinformation here.
1) Energy companies don't own high voltage infrastructure being upgraded.
2) £104 of this already announced previously
3) Investment will result in £80 savings per person
4) We're talking about £2/month extra, 30p more than expected
5) Budget announced £150 saving each
1) Energy companies don't own high voltage infrastructure being upgraded.
2) £104 of this already announced previously
3) Investment will result in £80 savings per person
4) We're talking about £2/month extra, 30p more than expected
5) Budget announced £150 saving each
UK energy bills to rise by £108 to pay for infrastructure upgrades.
Since 2020 energy companies made £125bn profit.
6.1m live in fuel poverty.
£4.43bn energy bills arrears.
128,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
Eliminate privatisation of profit. Use it to fund infrastructure. Nationalise.
Since 2020 energy companies made £125bn profit.
6.1m live in fuel poverty.
£4.43bn energy bills arrears.
128,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
Eliminate privatisation of profit. Use it to fund infrastructure. Nationalise.
UK energy bills to rise by £108 to pay for infrastructure upgrades
Britain’s energy watchdog gives go-ahead to initial £28bn of investment to upgrade UK energy infrastructure but reveals move will push up network charges
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Lots of misinformation here.
1) Energy companies don't own high voltage infrastructure being upgraded.
2) £104 of this already announced previously
3) Investment will result in £80 savings per person
4) We're talking about £2/month extra, 30p more than expected
5) Budget announced £150 saving each
1) Energy companies don't own high voltage infrastructure being upgraded.
2) £104 of this already announced previously
3) Investment will result in £80 savings per person
4) We're talking about £2/month extra, 30p more than expected
5) Budget announced £150 saving each
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My Egyptian husband learned English as a third language. It has always been his first language here and is of a higher standard than most local people grammatically. How gross Farage is.
December 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
My Egyptian husband learned English as a third language. It has always been his first language here and is of a higher standard than most local people grammatically. How gross Farage is.
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Mason's misinformation was the top news item for two days. Not a bulletin went by on national TV or Radio in which he didn't put in a shift. Today he is NOWHERE to be found, of course.
The correction was given 25 seconds, at the end of News at 6, "in other news", just before an item about Santas.
The correction was given 25 seconds, at the end of News at 6, "in other news", just before an item about Santas.
December 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Mason's misinformation was the top news item for two days. Not a bulletin went by on national TV or Radio in which he didn't put in a shift. Today he is NOWHERE to be found, of course.
The correction was given 25 seconds, at the end of News at 6, "in other news", just before an item about Santas.
The correction was given 25 seconds, at the end of News at 6, "in other news", just before an item about Santas.
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This is what we voted Labour for.
Improving our country. Making a positive difference.
Just look at what they have achieved so far!
Thank you Labour! Keep at it!
Improving our country. Making a positive difference.
Just look at what they have achieved so far!
Thank you Labour! Keep at it!
December 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is what we voted Labour for.
Improving our country. Making a positive difference.
Just look at what they have achieved so far!
Thank you Labour! Keep at it!
Improving our country. Making a positive difference.
Just look at what they have achieved so far!
Thank you Labour! Keep at it!
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If you missed @mrjamesob.bsky.social’s show 12-1pm today - it’s basically a one hour monologue where James eviscerates claims that Nigel Farage is no longer racist/antisemitic (using clips of the man himself that took place much more recently than the alleged teenage vileness). Recommend catching up
December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you missed @mrjamesob.bsky.social’s show 12-1pm today - it’s basically a one hour monologue where James eviscerates claims that Nigel Farage is no longer racist/antisemitic (using clips of the man himself that took place much more recently than the alleged teenage vileness). Recommend catching up
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My thoughts on another exhausting and frustrating day for some of the bravest people I’ve ever met
Too little too late but the families will keep fighting for change
Political Editor Liam Thorp reflects on more missed opportunities for justice for the Hillsborough families - who are now pushing to help others avoid their anguish
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
My thoughts on another exhausting and frustrating day for some of the bravest people I’ve ever met
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8 things Labour's budget will deliver #Budget2025
December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
8 things Labour's budget will deliver #Budget2025
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And the complaints in
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
And the complaints in
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They didn’t like the market’s calm reaction on budget day, they didn’t like that they were not given exclusive leaks on the budget, they didn’t like that income tax was not raised directly.So they concoct a story and push it relentlessly. It’s a bitter vengeful made up story.
December 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
They didn’t like the market’s calm reaction on budget day, they didn’t like that they were not given exclusive leaks on the budget, they didn’t like that income tax was not raised directly.So they concoct a story and push it relentlessly. It’s a bitter vengeful made up story.
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BREAKING NEWS:
The UK manufacturing sector returns to growth.
The UK’s factory sector returned to growth last month for the first time in over a year.
Output across the sector rose last month, and business optimism has hit a nine-month high.
The UK manufacturing sector returns to growth.
The UK’s factory sector returned to growth last month for the first time in over a year.
Output across the sector rose last month, and business optimism has hit a nine-month high.
a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and saying `` bravo '' .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and saying `` bravo '' .
media.tenor.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
BREAKING NEWS:
The UK manufacturing sector returns to growth.
The UK’s factory sector returned to growth last month for the first time in over a year.
Output across the sector rose last month, and business optimism has hit a nine-month high.
The UK manufacturing sector returns to growth.
The UK’s factory sector returned to growth last month for the first time in over a year.
Output across the sector rose last month, and business optimism has hit a nine-month high.
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Let silly hacks go and work on their next bit of Westminster gossip. THIS is the main news from that conference. The clearest indication yet, right from the top.
👏🏽"We must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal significantly hurt our economy. We have to keep reducing frictions. We have to keep moving towards a closer relationship with the EU. And we have to be grown up about it. To accept that it will require trade-offs."👏🏽
Music to my ears. ~AA
Music to my ears. ~AA
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Let silly hacks go and work on their next bit of Westminster gossip. THIS is the main news from that conference. The clearest indication yet, right from the top.
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BREAKING: Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves' budget, calling it a "moment of personal pride"
December 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
BREAKING: Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves' budget, calling it a "moment of personal pride"
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The Co-op is backing the government, supporting the people in our country and our farming industry.
In news totally ignored by all major news outlets the Co-op has said "Today’s Budget provides the clarity & certainty that small shops and local communities have been waiting for".
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In news totally ignored by all major news outlets the Co-op has said "Today’s Budget provides the clarity & certainty that small shops and local communities have been waiting for".
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Co-op to cut prices of 1,000 products after Autumn Budget announced
The grocer has announced major plans for the chain
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The Co-op is backing the government, supporting the people in our country and our farming industry.
In news totally ignored by all major news outlets the Co-op has said "Today’s Budget provides the clarity & certainty that small shops and local communities have been waiting for".
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In news totally ignored by all major news outlets the Co-op has said "Today’s Budget provides the clarity & certainty that small shops and local communities have been waiting for".
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My smiley postman today delivering my parcel. ‘It’s so busy, 1000s of parcels. You wouldn’t believe the profits whilst we run to meet our deadlines on our wages’. Then we had a chat about
dividends. All whilst he asks is family well, nice to see you. How lucky we are to have people like this.🥰
dividends. All whilst he asks is family well, nice to see you. How lucky we are to have people like this.🥰
November 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
My smiley postman today delivering my parcel. ‘It’s so busy, 1000s of parcels. You wouldn’t believe the profits whilst we run to meet our deadlines on our wages’. Then we had a chat about
dividends. All whilst he asks is family well, nice to see you. How lucky we are to have people like this.🥰
dividends. All whilst he asks is family well, nice to see you. How lucky we are to have people like this.🥰
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The FT today:
Rachel Reeves has succeeded in leading skittish UK bond markets to a safe place. Love or hate the politics of the Budget she delivered this week, it is churlish not to give her credit for that.
Better with Labour. 👍. By far.
Rachel Reeves has succeeded in leading skittish UK bond markets to a safe place. Love or hate the politics of the Budget she delivered this week, it is churlish not to give her credit for that.
Better with Labour. 👍. By far.
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The FT today:
Rachel Reeves has succeeded in leading skittish UK bond markets to a safe place. Love or hate the politics of the Budget she delivered this week, it is churlish not to give her credit for that.
Better with Labour. 👍. By far.
Rachel Reeves has succeeded in leading skittish UK bond markets to a safe place. Love or hate the politics of the Budget she delivered this week, it is churlish not to give her credit for that.
Better with Labour. 👍. By far.
Great take down by Emma!
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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November 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Great take down by Emma!
It’s good to see good policy!
It's time to be nice about the Budget.
The council tax surcharge is a good policy. Very compromised/imperfect, but still good policy.
This is why:
The council tax surcharge is a good policy. Very compromised/imperfect, but still good policy.
This is why:
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It’s good to see good policy!
Lest we forget! Well done Victoria!
Victoria Derbyshire rinsed Baldwin - a washed-up Shadow Business hack from the 14-years-of-chaos Tory circus - after she moaned about Labour’s Budget. Derbyshire hit back: everything they whine about now is what they did while trashing the country. Fourteen years of ruin and they act brand new.
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Lest we forget! Well done Victoria!
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Yep, she has. 👏👏👏
November 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Yep, she has. 👏👏👏
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Starmer is the most successful PM in living memory, 59 of 86 Election promises already delivered after one year. The UK media is deliberately denigrating the UK's efforts to improve lives. It is also completely giving a totally false picture to the public and depressing confidence.
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Starmer is the most successful PM in living memory, 59 of 86 Election promises already delivered after one year. The UK media is deliberately denigrating the UK's efforts to improve lives. It is also completely giving a totally false picture to the public and depressing confidence.
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Other changes include clearer internal gudiance, more staff, & better info on when to report changes in circumstances.
Longer-term reforms are also underway. This could include new regulations to reflect modern working practices, direct links HMRC data, & reducing earnings cliff edges.
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Longer-term reforms are also underway. This could include new regulations to reflect modern working practices, direct links HMRC data, & reducing earnings cliff edges.
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Government to accept key recommendations of Sayce review on Carer’s Allowance
Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent review that found unclear guidance left people faci...
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Other changes include clearer internal gudiance, more staff, & better info on when to report changes in circumstances.
Longer-term reforms are also underway. This could include new regulations to reflect modern working practices, direct links HMRC data, & reducing earnings cliff edges.
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Longer-term reforms are also underway. This could include new regulations to reflect modern working practices, direct links HMRC data, & reducing earnings cliff edges.
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It reported back earlier this year with 40 recommendations - most off which are now being implemented by the government.
And today it's been announced that all 185k cases for which the DWP has data will now be reviewed and overpayments potentially cancelled or repaid.
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And today it's been announced that all 185k cases for which the DWP has data will now be reviewed and overpayments potentially cancelled or repaid.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It reported back earlier this year with 40 recommendations - most off which are now being implemented by the government.
And today it's been announced that all 185k cases for which the DWP has data will now be reviewed and overpayments potentially cancelled or repaid.
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And today it's been announced that all 185k cases for which the DWP has data will now be reviewed and overpayments potentially cancelled or repaid.
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Better with Labour.
Carer’s Allowance overpayments
Since 2015 over 200k carers were overpaid due to complex rules around what income they were allowed to earn.
The DWP demanded payments back - often for thousands of pounds covering the full allowance.
Labour ordered an Independent Review in October 2024.
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Since 2015 over 200k carers were overpaid due to complex rules around what income they were allowed to earn.
The DWP demanded payments back - often for thousands of pounds covering the full allowance.
Labour ordered an Independent Review in October 2024.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Better with Labour.
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The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency reaffirms safety of childhood vaccination
Vaccination is one of the most effective & safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases.
Multiple large, well-conducted studies have found...
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
Vaccination is one of the most effective & safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases.
Multiple large, well-conducted studies have found...
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency reaffirms safety of childhood vaccination
Vaccination is one of the most effective & safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases.
Multiple large, well-conducted studies have found...
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
Vaccination is one of the most effective & safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases.
Multiple large, well-conducted studies have found...
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www.gov.uk/government/n...