Graham Bett
@grahambett.bsky.social
European. Labour.🌹Chair Melton Mowbray Town Estate.
Emeritus Headteacher. Lincoln born.
'An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics' - Plutarch
Emeritus Headteacher. Lincoln born.
'An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics' - Plutarch
The BBC may be an imperfect media organisation, but it's our imperfect media organisation.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The BBC may be an imperfect media organisation, but it's our imperfect media organisation.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
As Licence Payers, British people will bitterly resent paying a single dime to any foreign power.
Time for a cross party approach to defend the BBC's future.
Thank goodness the private sector is leading the way with its usual efficiency & service delivery.....
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November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Thank goodness the private sector is leading the way with its usual efficiency & service delivery.....
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And a very happy Diwali to all friends, family, and followers!
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October 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
And a very happy Diwali to all friends, family, and followers!
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It's easy to forget the chaos of the last years of the Conservative government, and equally easy to be conned by the false promises of scurrilous populist performers of the far right & left.
But this chap may not be a showman, but he is the serious and competent leader our country needs.
#Starmer
But this chap may not be a showman, but he is the serious and competent leader our country needs.
#Starmer
October 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It's easy to forget the chaos of the last years of the Conservative government, and equally easy to be conned by the false promises of scurrilous populist performers of the far right & left.
But this chap may not be a showman, but he is the serious and competent leader our country needs.
#Starmer
But this chap may not be a showman, but he is the serious and competent leader our country needs.
#Starmer
Is a quorum required for the Conservative Party Conference?
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October 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Is a quorum required for the Conservative Party Conference?
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It's utterly beyond me that people want better public services, yet kid themselves taxes do not have to be raised to pay for them.
If we could afford to pay them, I'd blame their teachers!
If we could afford to pay them, I'd blame their teachers!
September 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It's utterly beyond me that people want better public services, yet kid themselves taxes do not have to be raised to pay for them.
If we could afford to pay them, I'd blame their teachers!
If we could afford to pay them, I'd blame their teachers!
What on earth is King Charles thinking here?
[Suggestions please!]
I know there's criticism for King Charles and other Royals for hosting the Trump visit. But my take is that they are "taking one for Team GB" [as are the politicians involved].
[Suggestions please!]
I know there's criticism for King Charles and other Royals for hosting the Trump visit. But my take is that they are "taking one for Team GB" [as are the politicians involved].
September 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
What on earth is King Charles thinking here?
[Suggestions please!]
I know there's criticism for King Charles and other Royals for hosting the Trump visit. But my take is that they are "taking one for Team GB" [as are the politicians involved].
[Suggestions please!]
I know there's criticism for King Charles and other Royals for hosting the Trump visit. But my take is that they are "taking one for Team GB" [as are the politicians involved].
September 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
September 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Am I alone in thinking Chris Mason, Political Editor of BBC News, would be more at home working for GB News than for the BBC?
September 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Am I alone in thinking Chris Mason, Political Editor of BBC News, would be more at home working for GB News than for the BBC?
OK. Here's what might happen.
David Miliband appointed Ambassador to the USA.
I'd put a £Fiver on it!!
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David Miliband appointed Ambassador to the USA.
I'd put a £Fiver on it!!
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September 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
OK. Here's what might happen.
David Miliband appointed Ambassador to the USA.
I'd put a £Fiver on it!!
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David Miliband appointed Ambassador to the USA.
I'd put a £Fiver on it!!
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Well.
That's us told!
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That's us told!
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September 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Well.
That's us told!
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That's us told!
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Parliament's back, so Nigel's sneaked off to see his chums in the USA.
It's a good job the teachers of Clacton haven't nipped off to the USA at the start of term.
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It's a good job the teachers of Clacton haven't nipped off to the USA at the start of term.
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September 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Parliament's back, so Nigel's sneaked off to see his chums in the USA.
It's a good job the teachers of Clacton haven't nipped off to the USA at the start of term.
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It's a good job the teachers of Clacton haven't nipped off to the USA at the start of term.
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September 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I blame their teachers.😉
Patriots painting a Danish flag on a roundabout.
Patriots painting a Danish flag on a roundabout.
August 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I blame their teachers.😉
Patriots painting a Danish flag on a roundabout.
Patriots painting a Danish flag on a roundabout.
Dougal: What do you think you're doing?!? Whatever next? I don't know; first vandalism, then mad painters.
Mr Mchenry: I got carried away.
Dougal: You should be.
Mr Mchenry: I got carried away.
Dougal: You should be.
August 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Dougal: What do you think you're doing?!? Whatever next? I don't know; first vandalism, then mad painters.
Mr Mchenry: I got carried away.
Dougal: You should be.
Mr Mchenry: I got carried away.
Dougal: You should be.
Today, in Melton Mowbray.
Worth supporting.
Worth supporting.
August 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Today, in Melton Mowbray.
Worth supporting.
Worth supporting.
We need rain, and lots of it.
And for the crops & reservoirs too.
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And for the crops & reservoirs too.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We need rain, and lots of it.
And for the crops & reservoirs too.
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And for the crops & reservoirs too.
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I have real trouble understanding Reform supporters.
They shout about their support for the military, claim to be the only British patriots, wrap themselves in English flags, dominate victory celebrations, but 52% seem to baulk at defending us all against Russia.
They shout about their support for the military, claim to be the only British patriots, wrap themselves in English flags, dominate victory celebrations, but 52% seem to baulk at defending us all against Russia.
August 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I have real trouble understanding Reform supporters.
They shout about their support for the military, claim to be the only British patriots, wrap themselves in English flags, dominate victory celebrations, but 52% seem to baulk at defending us all against Russia.
They shout about their support for the military, claim to be the only British patriots, wrap themselves in English flags, dominate victory celebrations, but 52% seem to baulk at defending us all against Russia.
Despite the Badenoch Broadcast Corporation trying hard to deny it in their narrative, their chart really does show UK economy doing best out of the G7 countries in the first 6 months of this year.
August 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Despite the Badenoch Broadcast Corporation trying hard to deny it in their narrative, their chart really does show UK economy doing best out of the G7 countries in the first 6 months of this year.
"...... and a baby alligator....."
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August 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
"...... and a baby alligator....."
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Expecting The Cotswolds to cope with all four of these at once is blatantly unfair.
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August 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Expecting The Cotswolds to cope with all four of these at once is blatantly unfair.
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Watched this interview all the way through. It seemed to offer only Cold Comfort.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Watched this interview all the way through. It seemed to offer only Cold Comfort.
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