TrueGoode
@truegoode.bsky.social
Socialist not Sociopath
'Cosmopolitan North', England.
'Cosmopolitan North', England.
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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 4:59 PM
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:
Pensioner here.
Delighted to pay what works out as only a bit more tax to lift our future generations out of poverty.
Delighted to pay what works out as only a bit more tax to lift our future generations out of poverty.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Pensioner here.
Delighted to pay what works out as only a bit more tax to lift our future generations out of poverty.
Delighted to pay what works out as only a bit more tax to lift our future generations out of poverty.
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1/🧵 In @bmj.com Mark Dayan @nuffieldtrust.org.uk & I ask how leaving the EU affected NHS finances. An important question given yesterday's budget.
"NHS funding faces a Brexit squeeze"
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"NHS funding faces a Brexit squeeze"
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
1/🧵 In @bmj.com Mark Dayan @nuffieldtrust.org.uk & I ask how leaving the EU affected NHS finances. An important question given yesterday's budget.
"NHS funding faces a Brexit squeeze"
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"NHS funding faces a Brexit squeeze"
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Pleased to report that, after we intimated we would sue it, Ofcom has changed course and will look again at whether TalkTV is complying with the Broadcasting Code.
We are also now starting to look with our lawyers at the BBC's whitewashing of trans existence. goodlaw.social/vfq2
We are also now starting to look with our lawyers at the BBC's whitewashing of trans existence. goodlaw.social/vfq2
TalkTV: Ofcom bows to pressure | Good Law Project
We said we’d sue over Ofcom’s decision to dismiss 22,000 complaints about transphobia on TalkTV – now the regulator has caved.
goodlaw.social
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Pleased to report that, after we intimated we would sue it, Ofcom has changed course and will look again at whether TalkTV is complying with the Broadcasting Code.
We are also now starting to look with our lawyers at the BBC's whitewashing of trans existence. goodlaw.social/vfq2
We are also now starting to look with our lawyers at the BBC's whitewashing of trans existence. goodlaw.social/vfq2
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On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
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That shouldn't be a surprise. Obviously all that tax pays for something. And DNK/FRA have considerably higher overall tax than the UK.
(This chart is now a bit out of date but relative position will be similar.)
(This chart is now a bit out of date but relative position will be similar.)
November 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
That shouldn't be a surprise. Obviously all that tax pays for something. And DNK/FRA have considerably higher overall tax than the UK.
(This chart is now a bit out of date but relative position will be similar.)
(This chart is now a bit out of date but relative position will be similar.)
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Our tax calculator is now updated for the Budget: taxpolicy.org.uk/wp-content/a...
You'll see no change in the tax you pay in 2026/27 unless you're a landlord or receive interest/dividend income.
You'll see no change in the tax you pay in 2026/27 unless you're a landlord or receive interest/dividend income.
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Our tax calculator is now updated for the Budget: taxpolicy.org.uk/wp-content/a...
You'll see no change in the tax you pay in 2026/27 unless you're a landlord or receive interest/dividend income.
You'll see no change in the tax you pay in 2026/27 unless you're a landlord or receive interest/dividend income.
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Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
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Such as ... getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
Getting Britain out of the hole
A plan for the UK economy
getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Such as ... getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
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Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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The map on the left shades constituencies by % of top council tax band properties (Band H in England, Band H and I in Wales)
The map on the right shades by median house prices.
Very different maps. That's the problem with council tax.
The map on the right shades by median house prices.
Very different maps. That's the problem with council tax.
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The map on the left shades constituencies by % of top council tax band properties (Band H in England, Band H and I in Wales)
The map on the right shades by median house prices.
Very different maps. That's the problem with council tax.
The map on the right shades by median house prices.
Very different maps. That's the problem with council tax.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Utterly surreal that a key part of the pre Budget narrative from the government hasn’t been ‘Russian planes keep buzzing the Essex coast, US support for NATO is looking shaky, and thanks to the Tories our army fits in Old Trafford - that’s why we need to raise taxes’.
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Utterly surreal that a key part of the pre Budget narrative from the government hasn’t been ‘Russian planes keep buzzing the Essex coast, US support for NATO is looking shaky, and thanks to the Tories our army fits in Old Trafford - that’s why we need to raise taxes’.
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And those trying to defend their positions of let infection rip and get herd immunity by infection or saying but Sweden did well (it didn’t it had more fatalities than nearby Norway that did lockdown) are just full of shxt. Johnson’s et als actions cost lives and no amount of revision changes that 😡
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
And those trying to defend their positions of let infection rip and get herd immunity by infection or saying but Sweden did well (it didn’t it had more fatalities than nearby Norway that did lockdown) are just full of shxt. Johnson’s et als actions cost lives and no amount of revision changes that 😡
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okay but why are we meant to care why this guy thinks exactly
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
okay but why are we meant to care why this guy thinks exactly
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"Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?"
Why Reform UK hates net zero … follow the money!
Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
"Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?"
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Hello, have you got a copy of "How to racially abuse people so they feel all warm & cuddly afterwards" by Nigel Farage ?
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Hello, have you got a copy of "How to racially abuse people so they feel all warm & cuddly afterwards" by Nigel Farage ?
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I'm joining an FT Budget webinar this Friday lunchtime
Budget happiness 100% guaranteed, or your money back.
(Okay, it's free, whether or not you're an FT subscriber. Registration: buff.ly/JqTpKLx )
Budget happiness 100% guaranteed, or your money back.
(Okay, it's free, whether or not you're an FT subscriber. Registration: buff.ly/JqTpKLx )
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I'm joining an FT Budget webinar this Friday lunchtime
Budget happiness 100% guaranteed, or your money back.
(Okay, it's free, whether or not you're an FT subscriber. Registration: buff.ly/JqTpKLx )
Budget happiness 100% guaranteed, or your money back.
(Okay, it's free, whether or not you're an FT subscriber. Registration: buff.ly/JqTpKLx )
For those demanding that Starmer should just set his own inquiry consider this:
Tasking Fartage to conduct an inquiry creates risk for the Deform Ltd leader.
He refuses - looks dodgy
Agreeing but finding nothing exposes him to allegations, possibly with proof, that it's a cover up.
Tasking Fartage to conduct an inquiry creates risk for the Deform Ltd leader.
He refuses - looks dodgy
Agreeing but finding nothing exposes him to allegations, possibly with proof, that it's a cover up.
NEW: Keir Starmer says Nigel Farage should have “courage” to launch inquiry into Reform's links to Russia after Nathan Gill sentencing.
“It is shocking that a senior Reform official, the leader in Wales, has been jailed for over 10 years, a very significant sentence for taking pro-Russia bribes.
“It is shocking that a senior Reform official, the leader in Wales, has been jailed for over 10 years, a very significant sentence for taking pro-Russia bribes.
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
For those demanding that Starmer should just set his own inquiry consider this:
Tasking Fartage to conduct an inquiry creates risk for the Deform Ltd leader.
He refuses - looks dodgy
Agreeing but finding nothing exposes him to allegations, possibly with proof, that it's a cover up.
Tasking Fartage to conduct an inquiry creates risk for the Deform Ltd leader.
He refuses - looks dodgy
Agreeing but finding nothing exposes him to allegations, possibly with proof, that it's a cover up.
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The former Conservative Levelling Up Secretary and now editor of the Spectator, Michael Gove, has been selected as a judge for the 2026 Orwell Prize awards, despite his record of dodging media scrutiny and allegations of ‘stifling’ critical journalists
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The former Conservative Levelling Up Secretary and now editor of the Spectator, Michael Gove, has been selected as a judge for the 2026 Orwell Prize awards, despite his record of dodging media scrutiny and allegations of ‘stifling’ critical journalists
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Visited Liverpool in the early hours last month
Collected friend from Bootle and dropped at Lpool JL Airport (15mls)
Saw just 3 flags
2 on businesses, faded been there a long time
One at a house known for flying flags and has done so for years.
Still nice and normal last week
Visited Liverpool in the early hours last month
Collected friend from Bootle and dropped at Lpool JL Airport (15mls)
Saw just 3 flags
2 on businesses, faded been there a long time
One at a house known for flying flags and has done so for years.
Still nice and normal last week
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Visited Liverpool in the early hours last month
Collected friend from Bootle and dropped at Lpool JL Airport (15mls)
Saw just 3 flags
2 on businesses, faded been there a long time
One at a house known for flying flags and has done so for years.
Still nice and normal last week
Visited Liverpool in the early hours last month
Collected friend from Bootle and dropped at Lpool JL Airport (15mls)
Saw just 3 flags
2 on businesses, faded been there a long time
One at a house known for flying flags and has done so for years.
Still nice and normal last week
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Gibb; “ I had no editorial role whatsoever at the Jewish Chronicle”. Lee Harpin, reporter at the paper; “RG made a habit of calling into the office on print days to check up on what stories were topping the news list, and offering a view’”
November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Gibb; “ I had no editorial role whatsoever at the Jewish Chronicle”. Lee Harpin, reporter at the paper; “RG made a habit of calling into the office on print days to check up on what stories were topping the news list, and offering a view’”
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These reports the Government could revalue council tax bands F, G and H don't make sense to me. Here's what could actually be going on:
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
These reports the Government could revalue council tax bands F, G and H don't make sense to me. Here's what could actually be going on: