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Grandma, loves travelling, keeping an eye on the world and its’ inhabitants. Interest in the Arts
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Breaking - Five grooming gang survivors tell PM they will stay on panel only if Jess Phillips REMAINS in post.
They say Phillips has “devoted her life to hearing and amplifying the voices of women and girls who would have otherwise been unheard”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They say Phillips has “devoted her life to hearing and amplifying the voices of women and girls who would have otherwise been unheard”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Five grooming gang survivors tell PM they will stay on panel only if Jess Phillips remains in post
Exclusive: In fresh controversy, the women write to Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood to speak up for safeguarding minister
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Breaking - Five grooming gang survivors tell PM they will stay on panel only if Jess Phillips REMAINS in post.
They say Phillips has “devoted her life to hearing and amplifying the voices of women and girls who would have otherwise been unheard”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They say Phillips has “devoted her life to hearing and amplifying the voices of women and girls who would have otherwise been unheard”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Yes, it's true.
Trump really did post an AI video of himself - in a crown - dumping shit on people protesting against him.
This is a man Nigel Farage calls "inspirational".
Trump really did post an AI video of himself - in a crown - dumping shit on people protesting against him.
This is a man Nigel Farage calls "inspirational".
October 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Yes, it's true.
Trump really did post an AI video of himself - in a crown - dumping shit on people protesting against him.
This is a man Nigel Farage calls "inspirational".
Trump really did post an AI video of himself - in a crown - dumping shit on people protesting against him.
This is a man Nigel Farage calls "inspirational".
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October 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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In which the richest man in the world tries to incite turmoil, fear and loathing in my city from the safety of his fortified home thousands of miles away.
The pathetic little coward.
Also why are these patriots being directed by an American?
Can't they organise their own fist fight?
The pathetic little coward.
Also why are these patriots being directed by an American?
Can't they organise their own fist fight?
Esp given assassination of Kirk in US i find Musk's intervention here, calling for dissolution of parliament and a new govt, really scary .
Also UK govt bodies should get the fuck off X.
Also UK govt bodies should get the fuck off X.
September 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
In which the richest man in the world tries to incite turmoil, fear and loathing in my city from the safety of his fortified home thousands of miles away.
The pathetic little coward.
Also why are these patriots being directed by an American?
Can't they organise their own fist fight?
The pathetic little coward.
Also why are these patriots being directed by an American?
Can't they organise their own fist fight?
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HSBC CEO has joined a growing chorus of bankers cautioning Rachel Reeves against increasing taxes on banks.
But they are OK with bailouts, subsidies, soaring exec pay, low wages for workers, illicit financial flows, tax abuse, selling dud products.
They just object to corporate taxes.
But they are OK with bailouts, subsidies, soaring exec pay, low wages for workers, illicit financial flows, tax abuse, selling dud products.
They just object to corporate taxes.
HSBC boss says Rachel Reeves putting up bank taxes would harm UK growth
Georges Elhedery’s comments come amid speculation the chancellor could make such a move in autumn budget
www.theguardian.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:25 AM
HSBC CEO has joined a growing chorus of bankers cautioning Rachel Reeves against increasing taxes on banks.
But they are OK with bailouts, subsidies, soaring exec pay, low wages for workers, illicit financial flows, tax abuse, selling dud products.
They just object to corporate taxes.
But they are OK with bailouts, subsidies, soaring exec pay, low wages for workers, illicit financial flows, tax abuse, selling dud products.
They just object to corporate taxes.
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Sharon Graham “Angela Rayner has been missing in action”
No she hasn’t everyone knows exactly where she is and what she’s doing.
In other words she means ‘Angela Rayner ain’t caving in to our demands so we will stir shit for her as only we know how’
Classic Unite. The bully boys of Unions.
No she hasn’t everyone knows exactly where she is and what she’s doing.
In other words she means ‘Angela Rayner ain’t caving in to our demands so we will stir shit for her as only we know how’
Classic Unite. The bully boys of Unions.
July 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Sharon Graham “Angela Rayner has been missing in action”
No she hasn’t everyone knows exactly where she is and what she’s doing.
In other words she means ‘Angela Rayner ain’t caving in to our demands so we will stir shit for her as only we know how’
Classic Unite. The bully boys of Unions.
No she hasn’t everyone knows exactly where she is and what she’s doing.
In other words she means ‘Angela Rayner ain’t caving in to our demands so we will stir shit for her as only we know how’
Classic Unite. The bully boys of Unions.
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Tim Davie and the Tory Backbenchers: 'There’s No Longer Any Pretence BBC’s Reputation for Impartiality Matters to the Corporation’s Leadership' – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2023/10/27/t...
Tim Davie and the Tory Backbenchers: 'There’s No Longer Any Pretence BBC’s Reputation for Impartiality Matters to the Corporation’s Leadership'
Former BBC reporter and producer Patrick Howse explores the damage done to the broadcaster in its attempts to appease enemies that want it destroyed
bylinetimes.com
July 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Tim Davie and the Tory Backbenchers: 'There’s No Longer Any Pretence BBC’s Reputation for Impartiality Matters to the Corporation’s Leadership' – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2023/10/27/t...
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This weekend, we celebrate 77 years of our National Health Service.
It was inspired by co-operative values: working people pooling resources to build local, democratic healthcare, like the Tredegar Medical Aid Society in South Wales.
We're proud to see the Government expanding on its legacy.
It was inspired by co-operative values: working people pooling resources to build local, democratic healthcare, like the Tredegar Medical Aid Society in South Wales.
We're proud to see the Government expanding on its legacy.
July 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
This weekend, we celebrate 77 years of our National Health Service.
It was inspired by co-operative values: working people pooling resources to build local, democratic healthcare, like the Tredegar Medical Aid Society in South Wales.
We're proud to see the Government expanding on its legacy.
It was inspired by co-operative values: working people pooling resources to build local, democratic healthcare, like the Tredegar Medical Aid Society in South Wales.
We're proud to see the Government expanding on its legacy.
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I saved this a while ago, it's a good explainer of how it isn't as easy as saying introduce a wealth tax. Labour are being quite smart with their wealth taxes like VAT on private schools, 50% extra tax on private planes etc which are unavoidable.
July 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I saved this a while ago, it's a good explainer of how it isn't as easy as saying introduce a wealth tax. Labour are being quite smart with their wealth taxes like VAT on private schools, 50% extra tax on private planes etc which are unavoidable.
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I’m more and more convinced whatever Labour does or doesn’t do, it no longer matters.
The media in all forms, wants Reform in power, no matter what they do or say.
Just like they wanted Johnson to win the 2019 election.
They want drama and chaos & Farage. Even though they know he’s totally unfit.
The media in all forms, wants Reform in power, no matter what they do or say.
Just like they wanted Johnson to win the 2019 election.
They want drama and chaos & Farage. Even though they know he’s totally unfit.
June 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I’m more and more convinced whatever Labour does or doesn’t do, it no longer matters.
The media in all forms, wants Reform in power, no matter what they do or say.
Just like they wanted Johnson to win the 2019 election.
They want drama and chaos & Farage. Even though they know he’s totally unfit.
The media in all forms, wants Reform in power, no matter what they do or say.
Just like they wanted Johnson to win the 2019 election.
They want drama and chaos & Farage. Even though they know he’s totally unfit.
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Thames Water & Anglian Water face 53 criminal investigations over sewage dumping.
TW already has over 187 convictions, AW 128; water companies total 1,135. Still fleecing customers, dumping sewage, paying dividends.
No company shut down, no exec prosecuted.
Must remove profit motive. Nationalise
TW already has over 187 convictions, AW 128; water companies total 1,135. Still fleecing customers, dumping sewage, paying dividends.
No company shut down, no exec prosecuted.
Must remove profit motive. Nationalise
Thames Water and Anglian Water face 53 criminal investigations over sewage
Firms among England and Wales suppliers facing record 81 investigations as sources say ‘polluter will pay’ for their cost
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Thames Water & Anglian Water face 53 criminal investigations over sewage dumping.
TW already has over 187 convictions, AW 128; water companies total 1,135. Still fleecing customers, dumping sewage, paying dividends.
No company shut down, no exec prosecuted.
Must remove profit motive. Nationalise
TW already has over 187 convictions, AW 128; water companies total 1,135. Still fleecing customers, dumping sewage, paying dividends.
No company shut down, no exec prosecuted.
Must remove profit motive. Nationalise
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The Sun’s minuscule acknowledgment of yet more LIES. 🙏 Boycott Murdoch media
Here is the Sun's pitifully small apology for its lie about benefits tourism - a lie that was accepted as truth by millions and helped deliver Brexit.
These lies are perverting our democracy. At a minimum, apologies should be published in the same location and size as the lie.
These lies are perverting our democracy. At a minimum, apologies should be published in the same location and size as the lie.
May 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Sun’s minuscule acknowledgment of yet more LIES. 🙏 Boycott Murdoch media
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Thames Water on collision course with govt over exec bonuses.
TW with £21bn debt, history of abuses & criminal convictions insists that it will pay bonuses, now calls them “retention payments”.
Govt must cancel it's licence, let it go bankrupt, prosecute execs, nationalise.
archive.ph/FpLe0
TW with £21bn debt, history of abuses & criminal convictions insists that it will pay bonuses, now calls them “retention payments”.
Govt must cancel it's licence, let it go bankrupt, prosecute execs, nationalise.
archive.ph/FpLe0
Thames Water on collision course with government over bonuses
Utility claims new legislation to block bonuses will not capture ‘retention payments’
www.ft.com
May 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Thames Water on collision course with govt over exec bonuses.
TW with £21bn debt, history of abuses & criminal convictions insists that it will pay bonuses, now calls them “retention payments”.
Govt must cancel it's licence, let it go bankrupt, prosecute execs, nationalise.
archive.ph/FpLe0
TW with £21bn debt, history of abuses & criminal convictions insists that it will pay bonuses, now calls them “retention payments”.
Govt must cancel it's licence, let it go bankrupt, prosecute execs, nationalise.
archive.ph/FpLe0
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"You are not refugees. You are just a case study of white flight dressed up as martyrdom. You are not escaping violence, you're escaping equality."
May 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
"You are not refugees. You are just a case study of white flight dressed up as martyrdom. You are not escaping violence, you're escaping equality."
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Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.
- Mahatma Gandhi -
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April 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.
- Mahatma Gandhi -
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46 YEARS AGO TODAY on April 14, 1979, "What a Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
April 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
46 YEARS AGO TODAY on April 14, 1979, "What a Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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In memory of the passing of one of the world's leading rock drummers Clem Burke
April 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In memory of the passing of one of the world's leading rock drummers Clem Burke
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Thames Water wants to be spared billions of pounds of costs and fines over the next 5 years.
TW ripped off customers, dumped sewage in rivers, neglected investment, borrowed money to pay dividends.
Laws must apply. No public bailout.
Let it go bankrupt. Nationalise for nominal sum.
TW ripped off customers, dumped sewage in rivers, neglected investment, borrowed money to pay dividends.
Laws must apply. No public bailout.
Let it go bankrupt. Nationalise for nominal sum.
Thames Water begs to be spared fines and costs, warning bidders will walk away
Exclusive: Managers and lenders racing to find a buyer want regulator to agree to leniency amounting to billions of pounds
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Thames Water wants to be spared billions of pounds of costs and fines over the next 5 years.
TW ripped off customers, dumped sewage in rivers, neglected investment, borrowed money to pay dividends.
Laws must apply. No public bailout.
Let it go bankrupt. Nationalise for nominal sum.
TW ripped off customers, dumped sewage in rivers, neglected investment, borrowed money to pay dividends.
Laws must apply. No public bailout.
Let it go bankrupt. Nationalise for nominal sum.
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Today, Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard will be appealing the High Court's judgment on plans that would see an additional £3bn debt added to Thames Water's existing debt of more than £16bn. He's demanding the firm is put into Special Administration (effectively sacking the owners)
March 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Today, Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard will be appealing the High Court's judgment on plans that would see an additional £3bn debt added to Thames Water's existing debt of more than £16bn. He's demanding the firm is put into Special Administration (effectively sacking the owners)