Becka Newell
@beakern.bsky.social
Youth Worker & artist. Smart-arse. Life currently on hold (ME/CFS). Loves chocolate, animals & the sheer ridiculousness of being.
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This is a video taken from Reformed News, a page on Facebook that features some pretty vile content.
Nigel Farage must condemn these men organising in his name to smash up shelters in France. Disgusting.
Nigel Farage must condemn these men organising in his name to smash up shelters in France. Disgusting.
December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This is a video taken from Reformed News, a page on Facebook that features some pretty vile content.
Nigel Farage must condemn these men organising in his name to smash up shelters in France. Disgusting.
Nigel Farage must condemn these men organising in his name to smash up shelters in France. Disgusting.
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Some might say, hacking billboards is noble work. 😉
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Some might say, hacking billboards is noble work. 😉
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Resolution Foundation:
'Total welfare spending has fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13'
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Resolution Foundation:
'Total welfare spending has fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13'
Is welfare spending ''out of control''?
It's estimated to be 10.8 per cent of GDP this financial year.
That's just 0.8 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13⤵️ buff.ly/s5mz97u
It's estimated to be 10.8 per cent of GDP this financial year.
That's just 0.8 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13⤵️ buff.ly/s5mz97u
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Resolution Foundation:
'Total welfare spending has fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13'
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Resolution Foundation:
'Total welfare spending has fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13'
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'claims that welfare spending is out-of-control are also wildly misleading'
'if we count consistently over time, then the current level of out-of-work claims is NOT any kind of record; it’s similar to 2014/15 levels & noticeably lower than 2013.' (17-09-25)
'if we count consistently over time, then the current level of out-of-work claims is NOT any kind of record; it’s similar to 2014/15 levels & noticeably lower than 2013.' (17-09-25)
Are out-of-work benefit claims at a record high?
The official statistics are wildly misleading - I've now made some new estimates that show just how wrong they are
inequalities.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
'claims that welfare spending is out-of-control are also wildly misleading'
'if we count consistently over time, then the current level of out-of-work claims is NOT any kind of record; it’s similar to 2014/15 levels & noticeably lower than 2013.' (17-09-25)
'if we count consistently over time, then the current level of out-of-work claims is NOT any kind of record; it’s similar to 2014/15 levels & noticeably lower than 2013.' (17-09-25)
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The Telegraph, ladies and gentlemen.
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Telegraph, ladies and gentlemen.
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*Kemi reading the bible*
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
November 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
*Kemi reading the bible*
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
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Why do so many prominent Brexiteers live in France? Nigel Lawson; Andrew Neil; and former Brexit Party & UKIP MEP David Coburn. Asked to account for himself in the Nathan Gill story it turns out he lives in a French chateau. The brazen hypocrisy of this lot is just staggering!
November 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Why do so many prominent Brexiteers live in France? Nigel Lawson; Andrew Neil; and former Brexit Party & UKIP MEP David Coburn. Asked to account for himself in the Nathan Gill story it turns out he lives in a French chateau. The brazen hypocrisy of this lot is just staggering!
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So we are clear welfare spending in this country is NOT “out of control”. It’s risen very little in 10+ years. Small increase due to ageing & ill population. But benefits to working age families & children have been cut severely. Over 70% of children in poverty live in working families #Budget2025
‘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 8:14 AM
So we are clear welfare spending in this country is NOT “out of control”. It’s risen very little in 10+ years. Small increase due to ageing & ill population. But benefits to working age families & children have been cut severely. Over 70% of children in poverty live in working families #Budget2025
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If you read one thing today, make it The Bear’s withering dismantling of Reform UK’s “budget” with the precision of someone who understands numbers… unlike the people who wrote it. A a masterclass in calm annihilation that's ruthlessly savage. 🔥
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
The truth behind Reform UK’s reckless budget
£25bn of imagined savings, real-world cruelty and mathematics that should come with a trigger warning
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
If you read one thing today, make it The Bear’s withering dismantling of Reform UK’s “budget” with the precision of someone who understands numbers… unlike the people who wrote it. A a masterclass in calm annihilation that's ruthlessly savage. 🔥
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
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November 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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When the UK is making plans for a fast-track service to end a person's life, while at the same time cancer treatments are delayed (only 67.9% of patients start their first treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral) - maybe it's time to re-evaluate our priorities?
November 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
When the UK is making plans for a fast-track service to end a person's life, while at the same time cancer treatments are delayed (only 67.9% of patients start their first treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral) - maybe it's time to re-evaluate our priorities?
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'...asylum seekers and refugees I have spoken to are panicked, trembling and crying at the prospect of having to be uprooted once again after feeling safe in the UK, often after experiencing years of risk and danger.'
Labour’s asylum plans are horribly cruel – but they’re also a mix of hype, old policy and unachievable promises | Diane Taylor
There is mounting disquiet among Labour MPs, while the vulnerable refugees at the heart of this story are living with a renewed sense of panic, says Diane Taylor, who writes on human rights, racism an...
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
'...asylum seekers and refugees I have spoken to are panicked, trembling and crying at the prospect of having to be uprooted once again after feeling safe in the UK, often after experiencing years of risk and danger.'
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They're openly telling us in advance what's going to happen
November 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
They're openly telling us in advance what's going to happen
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Wanted everyone to see this 🤷♂️
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Wanted everyone to see this 🤷♂️
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New research highlighted by AFP: DNA tests on Hitler’s blood point to Kallmann Syndrome, which means he also had a micro-penis.
Maybe there’s something in the tiny dick-fascism crossover, idk, just spitballing.
Maybe there’s something in the tiny dick-fascism crossover, idk, just spitballing.
November 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
New research highlighted by AFP: DNA tests on Hitler’s blood point to Kallmann Syndrome, which means he also had a micro-penis.
Maybe there’s something in the tiny dick-fascism crossover, idk, just spitballing.
Maybe there’s something in the tiny dick-fascism crossover, idk, just spitballing.
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Public Law Project's latest report finds that the average universal credit sanction is hundreds of pounds more than a criminal fine.
Universal credit sanctions more 'severe' and 'damaging' than criminal fines
www.bigissue.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Public Law Project's latest report finds that the average universal credit sanction is hundreds of pounds more than a criminal fine.
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'Last year Pie [youth centre] supported almost 1,000 children and young people.'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
'Last year Pie [youth centre] supported almost 1,000 children and young people.'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
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November 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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'Reform UK councillors leave to form own group in Cornwall'
“It just goes to show that Reform is nothing but a protest party, which only shouts and does nothing in terms of actually solving any problems.”
“It just goes to show that Reform is nothing but a protest party, which only shouts and does nothing in terms of actually solving any problems.”
The Skipper: Reform UK is fast turning into 'Deform UK'
This comes as the group of five former Reform councillors have now formed their own "benign" group.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
'Reform UK councillors leave to form own group in Cornwall'
“It just goes to show that Reform is nothing but a protest party, which only shouts and does nothing in terms of actually solving any problems.”
“It just goes to show that Reform is nothing but a protest party, which only shouts and does nothing in terms of actually solving any problems.”
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The fact a *single* Amazon full-time employee requires SNAP benefits should be a crime. The fact Amazon is the largest employer of SNAP recipients is a disgrace. Jeff Bezos shouldnt be that rich; he should be in jail.
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The fact a *single* Amazon full-time employee requires SNAP benefits should be a crime. The fact Amazon is the largest employer of SNAP recipients is a disgrace. Jeff Bezos shouldnt be that rich; he should be in jail.
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Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians".
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
November 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians".
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
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Hannan and Frost in the Telegraph.
Sunak in the Times.
Kwasi Kwarteng in the iPaper.
Johnson in the Mail.
Gove editing the Spectator.
Farage everywhere.
All of them shamelessly honking out their ‘Listen to me!’ garbage, as the country flails around in the unbelievable mess they’ve made.
Nauseating.
Sunak in the Times.
Kwasi Kwarteng in the iPaper.
Johnson in the Mail.
Gove editing the Spectator.
Farage everywhere.
All of them shamelessly honking out their ‘Listen to me!’ garbage, as the country flails around in the unbelievable mess they’ve made.
Nauseating.
November 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Hannan and Frost in the Telegraph.
Sunak in the Times.
Kwasi Kwarteng in the iPaper.
Johnson in the Mail.
Gove editing the Spectator.
Farage everywhere.
All of them shamelessly honking out their ‘Listen to me!’ garbage, as the country flails around in the unbelievable mess they’ve made.
Nauseating.
Sunak in the Times.
Kwasi Kwarteng in the iPaper.
Johnson in the Mail.
Gove editing the Spectator.
Farage everywhere.
All of them shamelessly honking out their ‘Listen to me!’ garbage, as the country flails around in the unbelievable mess they’ve made.
Nauseating.