Patrick Herring
@patrickswindon.bsky.social
Labour guy. Co-op enthusiast. Parish councillor and general community busy-body. Thoroughly Swindonian.
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Dire stuff from the Sunday Times. It would be funny, if the paper didn't have the influence it does. Via Private Eye
December 6, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Dire stuff from the Sunday Times. It would be funny, if the paper didn't have the influence it does. Via Private Eye
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In July, I FOI'd the Home Office for the full breakdown of spending on the Rwanda scheme
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 2, 2024 at 5:24 PM
In July, I FOI'd the Home Office for the full breakdown of spending on the Rwanda scheme
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Good to be out with @teamlabouruk.bsky.social colleagues in Old Walcot, Swindon, in the late November sunshine
November 29, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Good to be out with @teamlabouruk.bsky.social colleagues in Old Walcot, Swindon, in the late November sunshine
Really lovely time at the opening night of the Enchanted Gardens Light Trail tonight in #Swindon!
Proud to have something so cool right on the doorstep.
Proud to have something so cool right on the doorstep.
November 29, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Really lovely time at the opening night of the Enchanted Gardens Light Trail tonight in #Swindon!
Proud to have something so cool right on the doorstep.
Proud to have something so cool right on the doorstep.
Congratulations @heidialexander.bsky.social! Fantastic news, you're going to be absolutely brilliant.
This also gives me an excellent excuse to talk everyone to death about buses and trains and bikes and whatnot (as if I needed one). Hurrah!
This also gives me an excellent excuse to talk everyone to death about buses and trains and bikes and whatnot (as if I needed one). Hurrah!
November 29, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Congratulations @heidialexander.bsky.social! Fantastic news, you're going to be absolutely brilliant.
This also gives me an excellent excuse to talk everyone to death about buses and trains and bikes and whatnot (as if I needed one). Hurrah!
This also gives me an excellent excuse to talk everyone to death about buses and trains and bikes and whatnot (as if I needed one). Hurrah!
I'm at the extreme end- decs up one week before Christmas, down one week after.
This is a tradition that I reckon is not going to survive contact with my almost-5 year old very much longer...
This is a tradition that I reckon is not going to survive contact with my almost-5 year old very much longer...
It's 25 November, and 11% of Britons say they have put up their Christmas decorations already - including 23% of 18-24 year olds
yougov.co.uk/topics/enter...
yougov.co.uk/topics/enter...
November 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM
I'm at the extreme end- decs up one week before Christmas, down one week after.
This is a tradition that I reckon is not going to survive contact with my almost-5 year old very much longer...
This is a tradition that I reckon is not going to survive contact with my almost-5 year old very much longer...
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PM to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking
Labour to bring in a new specific law against drink spiking
It's time (way past time) this happened
We covered this many times on my radio show.
Horrific stories against both women and men of all ages
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour to bring in a new specific law against drink spiking
It's time (way past time) this happened
We covered this many times on my radio show.
Horrific stories against both women and men of all ages
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Keir Stamer to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking
Keir Starmer says tackling spiking is "personal", as the government pledges more training for bar staff.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:06 AM
PM to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking
Labour to bring in a new specific law against drink spiking
It's time (way past time) this happened
We covered this many times on my radio show.
Horrific stories against both women and men of all ages
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour to bring in a new specific law against drink spiking
It's time (way past time) this happened
We covered this many times on my radio show.
Horrific stories against both women and men of all ages
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Before & After: I don’t think people realize the extent to which parked cars degrade public space.
November 25, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Before & After: I don’t think people realize the extent to which parked cars degrade public space.
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The bond market would have a field day with this one. Expect mortgage rates to go through the roof if Badenoch ever gets within a whisker of 10 Downing Street.
November 25, 2024 at 2:30 PM
The bond market would have a field day with this one. Expect mortgage rates to go through the roof if Badenoch ever gets within a whisker of 10 Downing Street.
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NEW: Are we tough enough on killers?
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
November 24, 2024 at 9:41 AM
NEW: Are we tough enough on killers?
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
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Many people have objected to this tweet saying BBC Verify is rubbish. Not one that I have seen has explained what is wrong with its calculations which to me seem correct. Of course there are other things they would like it to have said - some unprintable! - but facts are facts
A balanced and calm account of the real number of farms affected by the plan to end their 100% exemption from inheritance tax in 2026 and replace it with £1m+50% bit.ly/4i2egnZ official estimates of 500 or so a year are more accurate than those produced by campaigners
Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why - BBC News
Government claims have been hotly contested by farmers, and the BBC has been scrutinised for its analysis.
bit.ly
November 24, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Many people have objected to this tweet saying BBC Verify is rubbish. Not one that I have seen has explained what is wrong with its calculations which to me seem correct. Of course there are other things they would like it to have said - some unprintable! - but facts are facts
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Starting as I mean to go on. Cat and canvassing content. Good to be out with the team in West Swindon today. This one is for you @petersketch.bsky.social!
November 22, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Starting as I mean to go on. Cat and canvassing content. Good to be out with the team in West Swindon today. This one is for you @petersketch.bsky.social!
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Good to see the detailed swindonoasis.co.uk plans. Been closed for too long and getting this key part of Swindon open is important. Integration of the site into transport plans will be important.
home
swindonoasis.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Good to see the detailed swindonoasis.co.uk plans. Been closed for too long and getting this key part of Swindon open is important. Integration of the site into transport plans will be important.
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This was predictable, but it'll also be like those newspaper corrections on page 17 of a smear story splashed across page 1. Infuriating.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tories...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tories...
Tories Accused Of 'Desperate Smear Campaign' After Watchdog Clears Labour Over Cronyism Claims
The new government had been accused of stuffing Whitehall with their supporters.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 5:52 PM
This was predictable, but it'll also be like those newspaper corrections on page 17 of a smear story splashed across page 1. Infuriating.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tories...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tories...