Jon Gregg 🇪🇺🇨🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦
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Jon Gregg 🇪🇺🇨🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦
@jongregg.bsky.social
Medically retired Criminal Barrister, formerly practising on the North-Eastern and Northern Circuits. Determined not to give in to Multiple Sclerosis. Northern Ireland born, but living in England
Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union www.bbc.com/news/article...

Good on them. I wish them every success.
Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Reform UK councillor slapped with a £40,000 fine for hiring an illegal worker. 🤔

So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.

A masterclass in hypocrisy!
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ukrainians raise flag in Pokrovsk to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia
Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Man City fan, 11, in desperate need of treatment which could extend his life by years Man City fan, 11, in desperate need of treatment which could extend his life by years www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

I hope @manchestercity.com are aware of this.
City fan, 11, in desperate need of treatment which would extend his life
"You just have to live every moment"
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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December 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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December 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Someone is buying the stone. One hopes Karma will come for the whole, dishonest, antisocial lot of them…
Stone thieves strip away Ossett cobbled road's history
Thieves have been ripping up centuries-old Yorkshire stone, leaving residents calling for help.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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December 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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December 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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You’re not supposed to “just get used” to MS.

Some days you feel strong.

Some days you feel exhausted.

Some days you feel everything.

Healing isn’t linear — it’s human.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say www.bbc.com/news/article...
Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Leading barristers describe justice secretary’s claims as ‘cynical and inaccurate’

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
David Lammy accused of twisting rape case figures for jury trials plan
Leading barristers describe justice secretary’s claims as ‘cynical and inaccurate’ — and Angela Rayner is set to join rebellion among Labour MPs
www.thetimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Covid fraud under the Tories cost the UK taxpayer £10.9bn.

VIP lanes and crony contracts.

Lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid scheme.
Money handed out for non-existent employees
Newly formed companies got public money
No competitive tenders
Poor checks on quality.

How much would be recovered?
Covid fraud under the Tories cost the taxpayer £10.9 billion
The counter-fraud and error measures during the pandemic under the Conservative Government were accused of being 'so lax they may as well have left the door wide open'
www.mirror.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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No more BMWs on the Motability scheme. The disabled don’t get to be middle class
We disabled people don't deserve nice things, the begrudgers imply. But independence is not a luxury, writes Melanie Reid.
https://bit.ly/48gwQWX
No more BMWs on the Motability scheme. The disabled don’t get to be middle class | The Observer
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December 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Starmer rejects EU customs union after Lammy comments Starmer rejects EU customs union after Lammy comments www.bbc.com/news/article...

For once, Lammy is correct…
Keir Starmer rejects EU customs union after Lammy comments
It comes after the deputy prime minister said countries in a customs union with the EU see benefits.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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December 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Chair and well fabled for 'healing powers' gets protected status Chair and well fabled for 'healing powers' gets protected status www.bbc.com/news/article...
St Patrick's Chair and Well gets protected historical status
Local people have welcomed the official recognition of the historical significance of the ancient site.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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