Vanda Greenwood
@vandag1997.bsky.social
Retired Labour Councillor from Bratfud! Blade #SUFC ⚔️ Coach for #WYCC.🏏 Unison & Co-op party member. Soon to be an EU citizen again 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇪🇺#Italiandualcitizen
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It's the satirists I feel sorriest for.
Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party Conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's the satirists I feel sorriest for.
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seriously? this is beyond a joke 'party'
Your Party co-founder Zarah Sultana refuses to enter group's conference hall
Your Party's 'historic' founding conference has descended into chaos on day on as one of its co-founders stages a boycott over claims of a "purge".
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
seriously? this is beyond a joke 'party'
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Can’t remember budget ‘case studies’ ever being quite so funny. Especially in newspapers that recently anointed Liz Truss a fiscal genius.
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 10:50 AM
Can’t remember budget ‘case studies’ ever being quite so funny. Especially in newspapers that recently anointed Liz Truss a fiscal genius.
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Zia Yusuf rattled as he’s asked about Nathan Gill
Zia Yusuf rattled as he's asked about Nathan Gill
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf seemed to be easily rattled as he was asked about Nathan Gill's conviction.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Zia Yusuf rattled as he’s asked about Nathan Gill
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‘Raid’? Really? In the FT?
Property income tax to rise as raid on expensive homes is confirmed on.ft.com/3LYc0CZ
Property income tax to rise as raid on expensive homes is confirmed
From April 2027, a 2 percentage point increase will be applied to basic, higher and additional rates
on.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
‘Raid’? Really? In the FT?
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Don’t forget, no matter how much Nigel Farage tries to shape Reform UK’s economic policy to win votes, at heart he’s a disaster capitalist.
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Don’t forget, no matter how much Nigel Farage tries to shape Reform UK’s economic policy to win votes, at heart he’s a disaster capitalist.
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
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Massive news for carers.
I urged the government to implement the findings of the Independent Review into Carer's Allowance in full in a debate I led in parliament just last week.
I am delighted that the government are putting right the wrongs caused by the Carers Allowance overpayment scandal.
I urged the government to implement the findings of the Independent Review into Carer's Allowance in full in a debate I led in parliament just last week.
I am delighted that the government are putting right the wrongs caused by the Carers Allowance overpayment scandal.
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 4:51 PM
Massive news for carers.
I urged the government to implement the findings of the Independent Review into Carer's Allowance in full in a debate I led in parliament just last week.
I am delighted that the government are putting right the wrongs caused by the Carers Allowance overpayment scandal.
I urged the government to implement the findings of the Independent Review into Carer's Allowance in full in a debate I led in parliament just last week.
I am delighted that the government are putting right the wrongs caused by the Carers Allowance overpayment scandal.
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To effectively address the current housing crisis, we must build homes that will last a life time, that are accessible and adaptable for people as they age, and that give older people options to down size.
Check out my column in Labour List on older people’s housing: labourlist.org/2025/11/anna...
Check out my column in Labour List on older people’s housing: labourlist.org/2025/11/anna...
November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
To effectively address the current housing crisis, we must build homes that will last a life time, that are accessible and adaptable for people as they age, and that give older people options to down size.
Check out my column in Labour List on older people’s housing: labourlist.org/2025/11/anna...
Check out my column in Labour List on older people’s housing: labourlist.org/2025/11/anna...
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🏗️ "To effectively address the current housing crisis, we must build homes that will last a life time"
✍️ Anna Dixon MP on why we need to build more houses for older people
labourlist.org/2025/11/anna...
✍️ Anna Dixon MP on why we need to build more houses for older people
labourlist.org/2025/11/anna...
‘Homes for the ages’ – LabourList
This Labour Government inherited a country facing a housing crisis, with rising rents across the UK, soaring property prices, and a lack of social and…
labourlist.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🏗️ "To effectively address the current housing crisis, we must build homes that will last a life time"
✍️ Anna Dixon MP on why we need to build more houses for older people
labourlist.org/2025/11/anna...
✍️ Anna Dixon MP on why we need to build more houses for older people
labourlist.org/2025/11/anna...
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How Farage feels about Putin: in his own words | LBC
YouTube video by LBC
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November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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💷 Exclusive: Labour members would almost unanimously back increased taxes on the gambling and banking sector in the Budget, along with a shake-up of council tax thresholds
labourlist.org/2025/11/budg...
labourlist.org/2025/11/budg...
Budget: Almost all Labour members back levies on gambling and banking sector - LabourList
Labour members would almost unanimously back increased taxes on the gambling and banking sector in the Budget, along with a shake-up of council tax thresholds.
labourlist.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
💷 Exclusive: Labour members would almost unanimously back increased taxes on the gambling and banking sector in the Budget, along with a shake-up of council tax thresholds
labourlist.org/2025/11/budg...
labourlist.org/2025/11/budg...
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The 'never here Keir' smears are misplaced. Britain gains from leadership at the G20 and on the world stage argues @dhnnjyn.bsky.social
‘As the G20 Falters, Britain Can Lead: Starmer’s Global Role Comes at the Right Time’ – LabourList
The Prime Minister has just returned from the G20 Summit in South Africa, his 20th foreign trip this year. With President Trump boycotting and Presidents Xi,…
labourlist.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The 'never here Keir' smears are misplaced. Britain gains from leadership at the G20 and on the world stage argues @dhnnjyn.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I mean I’m so glad you have private healthcare and were obviously seen really quickly but PLEASE, don’t you fucking dare start talking about ‘targeted screening or other fast track treatments’ when your austerity has caused the mess the NHS is in.
I mean I’m so glad you have private healthcare and were obviously seen really quickly but PLEASE, don’t you fucking dare start talking about ‘targeted screening or other fast track treatments’ when your austerity has caused the mess the NHS is in.
David Cameron reveals prostate cancer diagnosis and calls for targeted screening
Former prime minister says he wants to join ranks of those pressing for more checks on men who may have disease
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I mean I’m so glad you have private healthcare and were obviously seen really quickly but PLEASE, don’t you fucking dare start talking about ‘targeted screening or other fast track treatments’ when your austerity has caused the mess the NHS is in.
I mean I’m so glad you have private healthcare and were obviously seen really quickly but PLEASE, don’t you fucking dare start talking about ‘targeted screening or other fast track treatments’ when your austerity has caused the mess the NHS is in.
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I remain genuinely gobsmacked that this wasn’t picked up more. The Alex Jones who *repeatedly accused grieving parents of making up their children’s murders*.
Anyway, “after the news we’ll be joined by Nigel Farage & definitely won’t be asking him about any of this…”
Anyway, “after the news we’ll be joined by Nigel Farage & definitely won’t be asking him about any of this…”
On US TV shows and podcasts from 2009-18, Farage discussed supposed plots by bankers to create a global government, citing Goldman Sachs, the Bilderberg group and George Soros as threats to democracy. Included six guest slots with the disgraced far-right US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I remain genuinely gobsmacked that this wasn’t picked up more. The Alex Jones who *repeatedly accused grieving parents of making up their children’s murders*.
Anyway, “after the news we’ll be joined by Nigel Farage & definitely won’t be asking him about any of this…”
Anyway, “after the news we’ll be joined by Nigel Farage & definitely won’t be asking him about any of this…”
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It's January 31st, 2020, and Nathan Gill is celebrating our imminent departure from the EU.... and that terrible idea of a European Army.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
November 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's January 31st, 2020, and Nathan Gill is celebrating our imminent departure from the EU.... and that terrible idea of a European Army.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
Hmm, now I wonder who else would have been delighted about that.
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“I’ve got the best poll numbers I’ve ever had! Red hot!!!”
November 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“I’ve got the best poll numbers I’ve ever had! Red hot!!!”
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It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Apparently Boris Johnson had 'personality ' and 'charisma ' but as a Prime Minister, especially during a national crisis, he wasn't just incompetent, he was dangerous and, literally, deadly.
This is what happens when you put a preening, lazy, populist, dilettante in charge of a country.
Johnson was completely out of his depth and more concerned with his pathetic perceived popularity than leading this country through the greatest crisis since 1939.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
Johnson was completely out of his depth and more concerned with his pathetic perceived popularity than leading this country through the greatest crisis since 1939.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Apparently Boris Johnson had 'personality ' and 'charisma ' but as a Prime Minister, especially during a national crisis, he wasn't just incompetent, he was dangerous and, literally, deadly.
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The Covid Inquiry finds that if Boris Johnson had called the first lockdown even one week earlier then it could have saved at least 20,000 lives.
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Covid Inquiry finds that if Boris Johnson had called the first lockdown even one week earlier then it could have saved at least 20,000 lives.
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
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Knife deaths in London in the year to May 2025 were the lowest in a 12 month period since September 2015.
We are making progress, but there is much to do. We will not let-up in our approach with the police, and through prevention with the London VRU, to build a safer city for all.
We are making progress, but there is much to do. We will not let-up in our approach with the police, and through prevention with the London VRU, to build a safer city for all.
London knife deaths reach lowest level since Sadiq Khan took office, data shows
A 12-month rolling figure shows the lowest number of teenage knife deaths since December 2014
www.mylondon.news
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Knife deaths in London in the year to May 2025 were the lowest in a 12 month period since September 2015.
We are making progress, but there is much to do. We will not let-up in our approach with the police, and through prevention with the London VRU, to build a safer city for all.
We are making progress, but there is much to do. We will not let-up in our approach with the police, and through prevention with the London VRU, to build a safer city for all.
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Thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia since 2022.
I am proud to support the campaign to bring every child home.
#BringKidsBack
I am proud to support the campaign to bring every child home.
#BringKidsBack
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia since 2022.
I am proud to support the campaign to bring every child home.
#BringKidsBack
I am proud to support the campaign to bring every child home.
#BringKidsBack
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🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.
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Join thousands across Britain taking the Never Nigel Pledge. Say no to hate and division and help stop Reform UK from tearing apart our communities. Let's show there is strength in standing together f...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.
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Come back Alistair 🙏
November 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Come back Alistair 🙏
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In these times of rancour & division, it’s comforting to find things on which we can all agree: Kent County Council, for example, really does provide a perfect illustration of how well Reform would run the country. I agree with Nigel!
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Kent fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform UK video leak row
A firefighters union claims Reform UK suspending councillors is impacting the local fire authority.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In these times of rancour & division, it’s comforting to find things on which we can all agree: Kent County Council, for example, really does provide a perfect illustration of how well Reform would run the country. I agree with Nigel!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...