@jrbpatel.bsky.social
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Nick pays tribute to two notable forces in British food, curtailed far too early. Skye Gyngell, pictured.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/farewell-rachel-cooke-and-skye-gyngell
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/farewell-rachel-cooke-and-skye-gyngell
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Nick pays tribute to two notable forces in British food, curtailed far too early. Skye Gyngell, pictured.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/farewell-rachel-cooke-and-skye-gyngell
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/farewell-rachel-cooke-and-skye-gyngell
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It's not who you believe. It's what the events tell you.
Why did Guiffre get the pay off from Andrew if he'd never met her, as he claims.
#bbclaurak
Why did Guiffre get the pay off from Andrew if he'd never met her, as he claims.
#bbclaurak
October 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
It's not who you believe. It's what the events tell you.
Why did Guiffre get the pay off from Andrew if he'd never met her, as he claims.
#bbclaurak
Why did Guiffre get the pay off from Andrew if he'd never met her, as he claims.
#bbclaurak
#bbclaurak you will be aware how long it takes to enact laws - let's get on track please.
October 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#bbclaurak you will be aware how long it takes to enact laws - let's get on track please.
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Mahmood: The Tory plan to deport 150,000 a year is not bold, it's lacking in credibitiy. They made these problems.
Standing on the Tory/Reform ground and definitely not saying Badenoch & co are immoral and wrong.
#bbclaurak
Standing on the Tory/Reform ground and definitely not saying Badenoch & co are immoral and wrong.
#bbclaurak
October 5, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Mahmood: The Tory plan to deport 150,000 a year is not bold, it's lacking in credibitiy. They made these problems.
Standing on the Tory/Reform ground and definitely not saying Badenoch & co are immoral and wrong.
#bbclaurak
Standing on the Tory/Reform ground and definitely not saying Badenoch & co are immoral and wrong.
#bbclaurak
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Everybody is still looking for the "pull factors" which attract fewer asylum seekers to the UK than to France, Germany...
#bbclaurak
#bbclaurak
September 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Everybody is still looking for the "pull factors" which attract fewer asylum seekers to the UK than to France, Germany...
#bbclaurak
#bbclaurak
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Well said, Alan Johnson. #BBCLauraK
September 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Well said, Alan Johnson. #BBCLauraK
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The moral highground is an interesting place to position yourself! #BBCLauraK
September 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The moral highground is an interesting place to position yourself! #BBCLauraK
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#bbclaurak Everybody in the UK should listen to this because it is the truth about Nigel Farage and he wasn't able to squirm out of it like he normally does.
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
#bbclaurak Everybody in the UK should listen to this because it is the truth about Nigel Farage and he wasn't able to squirm out of it like he normally does.
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September 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Labour don't understand psychology of electorate: people vote Labour because—after 14 years of Tory austerity—they expect them to improve their lives—even those that now support Reform. They see Labour's ghoulish aping of Reform on immigration & think why not go for the genuine thing!
#bbclaurak
#bbclaurak
September 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Labour don't understand psychology of electorate: people vote Labour because—after 14 years of Tory austerity—they expect them to improve their lives—even those that now support Reform. They see Labour's ghoulish aping of Reform on immigration & think why not go for the genuine thing!
#bbclaurak
#bbclaurak
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September 7, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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... plume of smoke rising from the roof of Kyiv’s cabinet of ministers building, but it was not immediately clear if the smoke was the result of a direct hit, which would mark an escalation in Russia’s air campaign. Russia has so far avoided targeting government buildings in the city center.
At least 2 dead after Russia hits Kyiv with drones and missiles
Reporters saw a plume of smoke rising from the roof of the building that houses Ukraine's Cabinet, but it was not immediately clear if it was the result of a direct hit.
www.nbcnews.com
September 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
... plume of smoke rising from the roof of Kyiv’s cabinet of ministers building, but it was not immediately clear if the smoke was the result of a direct hit, which would mark an escalation in Russia’s air campaign. Russia has so far avoided targeting government buildings in the city center.
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August 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
....and Roland ain't no police
Thug robs bank. Bank wants money back. Police Chief invites robber round for tea in the hope that he will give some of the money back #r4today
August 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
....and Roland ain't no police
#bbclaurak Nigel is a finance bloke, funny how he doesn't know how to nationalise water companies
July 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
#bbclaurak Nigel is a finance bloke, funny how he doesn't know how to nationalise water companies
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July 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Thames Water is owned by Kemble Water Holdings. Which one would go into special administration? Which one holds the money, the debt, etc?
#bbclaurak
#bbclaurak
Who and what is Kemble Water Holdings, the owner of Thames Water?
www.ofwat.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
Kemble became the owner in December 2006.
Kemble seems to have been incorporated in May 2006.
find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/0581...
#r4today
www.ofwat.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
Kemble became the owner in December 2006.
Kemble seems to have been incorporated in May 2006.
find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/0581...
#r4today
July 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Thames Water is owned by Kemble Water Holdings. Which one would go into special administration? Which one holds the money, the debt, etc?
#bbclaurak
#bbclaurak
The more they (@UKLabour) say 'reform is needed', the more people will think @reformparty_uk is needed. #bbcllaurak
July 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The more they (@UKLabour) say 'reform is needed', the more people will think @reformparty_uk is needed. #bbcllaurak
I'm @UKLabour and unconvinced by @bphillipsonMP.
No one can see what you've done. #bbclaurak
No one can see what you've done. #bbclaurak
July 6, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I'm @UKLabour and unconvinced by @bphillipsonMP.
No one can see what you've done. #bbclaurak
No one can see what you've done. #bbclaurak
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"Polling suggests" that a new left-wing party could take 10% in the polls, with 3% taken from Labour.
But #bbclaurak can't read.
But #bbclaurak can't read.
July 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
"Polling suggests" that a new left-wing party could take 10% in the polls, with 3% taken from Labour.
But #bbclaurak can't read.
But #bbclaurak can't read.
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#BBCLauraK focus group - what a waste of fucking time.
July 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
#BBCLauraK focus group - what a waste of fucking time.
.@teamlabouruk.bsky.social Madness
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines
The defence review on Monday is expected to recommend the armed forces move to
www.bbc.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
.@teamlabouruk.bsky.social Madness
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The Hamilton by-election will gives us a rougher idea but it is an underdiscussed possibility that Labour come *4th* in Scotland next year www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
No 10 delays child poverty strategy with tens of thousands more facing hardship
Exclusive: Flagship policy put back until at least autumn amid fears cost of removing two-child benefit cap will outweigh political benefit
www.theguardian.com
May 24, 2025 at 6:31 AM