Pie Thagoram
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25/3/25 completed 58yrs of supporting #Notts County. Ipcress File's Palmer bests sums it up, "Must we sit through any more of this torture? #COYP
#MentalHealthAwareness #TravelPhotography #ProgressiveAlliance
25/3/25 completed 58yrs of supporting #Notts County. Ipcress File's Palmer bests sums it up, "Must we sit through any more of this torture? #COYP
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Hey @thetimes.com what is ’racism’ - surely depicting the Obamas as monkeys is just old fashioned racism?
February 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Hey @thetimes.com what is ’racism’ - surely depicting the Obamas as monkeys is just old fashioned racism?
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#Sophiefromromania who woke us at 5 would like to wish a happy Valentine’s Day to all who celebrate
February 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM
#Sophiefromromania who woke us at 5 would like to wish a happy Valentine’s Day to all who celebrate
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It’s a grim old morning out there but apart from a minor fandango with another dog #sophiefromromania was on excellent form while the Prof was sporting her #traitors look - then home to a #bigbreakfast
February 15, 2026 at 9:16 AM
It’s a grim old morning out there but apart from a minor fandango with another dog #sophiefromromania was on excellent form while the Prof was sporting her #traitors look - then home to a #bigbreakfast
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February 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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I like the government pivot to reminding voters that Farage is an avowed enemy of NATO & Europe & an ardent admirer of Vladimir Putin, who routinely orders the murders of critics & opponents. It is politically effective & morally essential.
February 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I like the government pivot to reminding voters that Farage is an avowed enemy of NATO & Europe & an ardent admirer of Vladimir Putin, who routinely orders the murders of critics & opponents. It is politically effective & morally essential.
February 15, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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🔴 Exclusive: Corporate donations British parties tripled over last three elections
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
Revealed: Corporate donations to British politics have tripled
Influential Labour committee chairs call on government to clean up politics as our new analysis finds record £42 million in company donations ahead of last election
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:47 AM
🔴 Exclusive: Corporate donations British parties tripled over last three elections
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
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Peer ‘disappointed’ that DWP review of subpostmaster prosecutions is still months away.
Little people don't count, do they. What if they were wealthy donors?
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Please read the linked article and write to the Minister.
Little people don't count, do they. What if they were wealthy donors?
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Please read the linked article and write to the Minister.
Peer ‘disappointed’ that DWP review of subpostmaster prosecutions is still months away | Computer Weekly
Government indicates that there are so far 108 DWP prosecutions of subpostmasters that will be reviewed
www.computerweekly.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Peer ‘disappointed’ that DWP review of subpostmaster prosecutions is still months away.
Little people don't count, do they. What if they were wealthy donors?
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Please read the linked article and write to the Minister.
Little people don't count, do they. What if they were wealthy donors?
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Please read the linked article and write to the Minister.
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Reeves urged to reassure MPs over public finances amid £6bn-a-year Send costs.
Crisis caused by privatisation & profiteering from special education needs of children. Money buys less.
Invest to rebuild public sector.
Privatisation has been disastrous in so many sectors.
Crisis caused by privatisation & profiteering from special education needs of children. Money buys less.
Invest to rebuild public sector.
Privatisation has been disastrous in so many sectors.
Reeves urged to reassure MPs over public finances amid £6bn-a-year Send costs
City analysts say financial market investors will be worried if cost is deducted from budget surplus
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Reeves urged to reassure MPs over public finances amid £6bn-a-year Send costs.
Crisis caused by privatisation & profiteering from special education needs of children. Money buys less.
Invest to rebuild public sector.
Privatisation has been disastrous in so many sectors.
Crisis caused by privatisation & profiteering from special education needs of children. Money buys less.
Invest to rebuild public sector.
Privatisation has been disastrous in so many sectors.
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UK Dept of Work and Pensions deducted £32.4m from Universal Credit to pay poor people's water bills.
People in the North hit the hardest.
Water companies pay dividends, exorbitant exec pay, fleece customers, don't pay fines.
Now allowed to rob the poor, with full complicity of the state.
People in the North hit the hardest.
Water companies pay dividends, exorbitant exec pay, fleece customers, don't pay fines.
Now allowed to rob the poor, with full complicity of the state.
Northern communities are bearing the brunt of DWP and water company deductions
The DWP is allowing water companies to go after benefit claimants living in the most deprived areas to collect debt for water bills
www.thecanary.co
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
UK Dept of Work and Pensions deducted £32.4m from Universal Credit to pay poor people's water bills.
People in the North hit the hardest.
Water companies pay dividends, exorbitant exec pay, fleece customers, don't pay fines.
Now allowed to rob the poor, with full complicity of the state.
People in the North hit the hardest.
Water companies pay dividends, exorbitant exec pay, fleece customers, don't pay fines.
Now allowed to rob the poor, with full complicity of the state.
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NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed
Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in UK
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
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Bank CEOs get huge pay rises, salaries back to pre-crash highs.
NatWest CEO pay up from £4.9m to £6.6m.
Lloyds Bank CEO, up 20% to £7.4m.
Govt abolished cap on on bankers' bonus, regulation weakened, licence to be reckless.
Bankruptcy risk for banks abolished because people always fund bailouts.
NatWest CEO pay up from £4.9m to £6.6m.
Lloyds Bank CEO, up 20% to £7.4m.
Govt abolished cap on on bankers' bonus, regulation weakened, licence to be reckless.
Bankruptcy risk for banks abolished because people always fund bailouts.
Bank bosses get huge pay rises in sign top City salaries back to pre-crash highs
Nat West CEO’s £6.6m pay package for 2025 is largest for group since disgraced Fred Goodwin’s £7.7m in 2006
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Bank CEOs get huge pay rises, salaries back to pre-crash highs.
NatWest CEO pay up from £4.9m to £6.6m.
Lloyds Bank CEO, up 20% to £7.4m.
Govt abolished cap on on bankers' bonus, regulation weakened, licence to be reckless.
Bankruptcy risk for banks abolished because people always fund bailouts.
NatWest CEO pay up from £4.9m to £6.6m.
Lloyds Bank CEO, up 20% to £7.4m.
Govt abolished cap on on bankers' bonus, regulation weakened, licence to be reckless.
Bankruptcy risk for banks abolished because people always fund bailouts.
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Euro Car Parks fined £473,000 for ignoring UK regulator.
Despite reminders failed to hand over information to a regulator. Execs sought a high court injunction to stop the company being named.
£12m operating profit in 2024, £3.1m CEO pay.
Fines will be passed to customers. Why no fines on execs?
Despite reminders failed to hand over information to a regulator. Execs sought a high court injunction to stop the company being named.
£12m operating profit in 2024, £3.1m CEO pay.
Fines will be passed to customers. Why no fines on execs?
Penalty notice: Euro Car Parks fined £473,000 for ignoring regulator
High court refuses injunction to stop CMA naming company penalised for failing to hand over information
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Euro Car Parks fined £473,000 for ignoring UK regulator.
Despite reminders failed to hand over information to a regulator. Execs sought a high court injunction to stop the company being named.
£12m operating profit in 2024, £3.1m CEO pay.
Fines will be passed to customers. Why no fines on execs?
Despite reminders failed to hand over information to a regulator. Execs sought a high court injunction to stop the company being named.
£12m operating profit in 2024, £3.1m CEO pay.
Fines will be passed to customers. Why no fines on execs?
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Happy Valentine’s Day from London! The Meeting Place at St Pancras, Robert Indiana’s red LOVE at Tate Modern, Young Lovers by St Paul’s – sculpted love stories perfect for a romantic walk with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide. 💕 https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/
📸 © Ursula Barzey.
📸 © Ursula Barzey.
February 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day from London! The Meeting Place at St Pancras, Robert Indiana’s red LOVE at Tate Modern, Young Lovers by St Paul’s – sculpted love stories perfect for a romantic walk with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide. 💕 https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/
📸 © Ursula Barzey.
📸 © Ursula Barzey.
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Central Station, Manchester, opened late 19th century, closed 1969. Modelled on London St Pancras. Now a conference centre. Caught steam trains from here a couple of times as a child.
February 12, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Central Station, Manchester, opened late 19th century, closed 1969. Modelled on London St Pancras. Now a conference centre. Caught steam trains from here a couple of times as a child.
February 15, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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Munich set the terms: Ukraine wants guarantees that last decades, not slogans that expire in a year. While diplomats debate wording, drones and missiles keep defining what “security” means on the ground. Full recap in today’s daily brief.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Munich set the terms: Ukraine wants guarantees that last decades, not slogans that expire in a year. While diplomats debate wording, drones and missiles keep defining what “security” means on the ground. Full recap in today’s daily brief.