@kentdestressor.bsky.social
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Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights.
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights.
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
@france24.com it will be interesting to see if any 'British' ex-MEP's now living in a cushy French chateau get their collars felt by the Gendarmerie and Europol.
www.thenational.scot/news/2565679...
www.thenational.scot/news/2565679...
Ex-Ukip Scotland leader denies taking pro-Russian bribes
UKIP'S former Scottish leader has denied taking payments as part of a pro-Russian influence campaign in the European Parliament
www.thenational.scot
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
@france24.com it will be interesting to see if any 'British' ex-MEP's now living in a cushy French chateau get their collars felt by the Gendarmerie and Europol.
www.thenational.scot/news/2565679...
www.thenational.scot/news/2565679...
OK guys this Labour Gov/Screening Committee are putting lives at risk.
Take control of your health.
#Prostate #Cancer
Ask a GP for a PSA test. If a GP won't do it see if you can get a private test.
Prostate Cancer can advance without symptoms.
Check your risk here prostatecanceruk.org
Take control of your health.
#Prostate #Cancer
Ask a GP for a PSA test. If a GP won't do it see if you can get a private test.
Prostate Cancer can advance without symptoms.
Check your risk here prostatecanceruk.org
Prostate Cancer UK
We're striving for a world where no man dies of prostate cancer - and giving every man the power to navigate this complex disease.
prostatecanceruk.org
November 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
OK guys this Labour Gov/Screening Committee are putting lives at risk.
Take control of your health.
#Prostate #Cancer
Ask a GP for a PSA test. If a GP won't do it see if you can get a private test.
Prostate Cancer can advance without symptoms.
Check your risk here prostatecanceruk.org
Take control of your health.
#Prostate #Cancer
Ask a GP for a PSA test. If a GP won't do it see if you can get a private test.
Prostate Cancer can advance without symptoms.
Check your risk here prostatecanceruk.org
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Brexit party member who lives in France. Couldn’t make it up. 🙄🙄
November 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Brexit party member who lives in France. Couldn’t make it up. 🙄🙄
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His money for a Chateau in France, no less!
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
His money for a Chateau in France, no less!
Farage is hiding in plain sight then.
He ain't working for the people of Clacton that's for sure.
He ain't working for the people of Clacton that's for sure.
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Farage is hiding in plain sight then.
He ain't working for the people of Clacton that's for sure.
He ain't working for the people of Clacton that's for sure.
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It seems there is truly no end to the Starmer govt's ability to do the wrong thing almost every time.
Labour MPs attack Starmer U-turn over workers’ rights as ‘complete betrayal’
Labour MPs attack Starmer U-turn over workers’ rights as ‘complete betrayal’
Former minister says ditching plan for day-one protection against unfair dismissal ‘definitely is a manifesto breach’
Keir Starmer is facing backbench anger after ministers abandoned plans to give workers day-one protection against unfair dismissal, a U-turn that breaches the Labour manifesto.
MPs including a former minister who spearheaded the employment rights bill with the former deputy leader Angela Rayner have voiced concerns over the climbdown announced by the government. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It seems there is truly no end to the Starmer govt's ability to do the wrong thing almost every time.
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Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Ex Ukip/Brexit MEP is denying taking bribes - now lives in #France FFS
I don't know where to start with this one - f**cking offensive that's what it is.
www.thenational.scot/news/2565679...
I don't know where to start with this one - f**cking offensive that's what it is.
www.thenational.scot/news/2565679...
Ex-Ukip Scotland leader denies taking pro-Russian bribes
UKIP'S former Scottish leader has denied taking payments as part of a pro-Russian influence campaign in the European Parliament.
www.thenational.scot
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ex Ukip/Brexit MEP is denying taking bribes - now lives in #France FFS
I don't know where to start with this one - f**cking offensive that's what it is.
www.thenational.scot/news/2565679...
I don't know where to start with this one - f**cking offensive that's what it is.
www.thenational.scot/news/2565679...
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Brexit the Elephant decided to stand on the despatch box to see if Rachel Reeves would notice him as she read out her budget.
“I reckon she knows I’m here”.
“But they’re still pretending I’m not, though”, he lamented.
#BrexitTheElephant #Budget2026 #Budget #ExitBrexit
“I reckon she knows I’m here”.
“But they’re still pretending I’m not, though”, he lamented.
#BrexitTheElephant #Budget2026 #Budget #ExitBrexit
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Brexit the Elephant decided to stand on the despatch box to see if Rachel Reeves would notice him as she read out her budget.
“I reckon she knows I’m here”.
“But they’re still pretending I’m not, though”, he lamented.
#BrexitTheElephant #Budget2026 #Budget #ExitBrexit
“I reckon she knows I’m here”.
“But they’re still pretending I’m not, though”, he lamented.
#BrexitTheElephant #Budget2026 #Budget #ExitBrexit
Just the one Reform Ltd traitor then?
Yeah right. There's more where that one came from.
Rotten to the core.
Yeah right. There's more where that one came from.
Rotten to the core.
November 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Just the one Reform Ltd traitor then?
Yeah right. There's more where that one came from.
Rotten to the core.
Yeah right. There's more where that one came from.
Rotten to the core.
#BritishGas makes around £300m operating profit a year.
The #PriceCap is going up.
2m households are expected to go without central heating in the UK this winter.
Who are #Ofgem and this Gov working for? Not us for sure.
Another privatisation fail. Renationalise without compensation.
The #PriceCap is going up.
2m households are expected to go without central heating in the UK this winter.
Who are #Ofgem and this Gov working for? Not us for sure.
Another privatisation fail. Renationalise without compensation.
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#BritishGas makes around £300m operating profit a year.
The #PriceCap is going up.
2m households are expected to go without central heating in the UK this winter.
Who are #Ofgem and this Gov working for? Not us for sure.
Another privatisation fail. Renationalise without compensation.
The #PriceCap is going up.
2m households are expected to go without central heating in the UK this winter.
Who are #Ofgem and this Gov working for? Not us for sure.
Another privatisation fail. Renationalise without compensation.
Doubt this is the first or last time this inhuman activity has taken place.
The UK should find the 'English' people who have taken part in this and make them face justice.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The UK should find the 'English' people who have taken part in this and make them face justice.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Serbian president faces legal complaint in Sarajevo ‘sniper-tourism’ case
Milan allegations link Aleksandar Vučić to 1990s shootings of civilians in Bosnian capital by Italians and others
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Doubt this is the first or last time this inhuman activity has taken place.
The UK should find the 'English' people who have taken part in this and make them face justice.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The UK should find the 'English' people who have taken part in this and make them face justice.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
@alpinkerton.bsky.social MP promoting a vote on 'a' customs union with the EU.
Wish him and the @libdems.org.uk luck. Good to hear this being raised in parliament but I expect the Labour Gov will just stick their heads in the sand as usual.
FWIW I'd much prefer 'The' Customs Union & Single Market
Wish him and the @libdems.org.uk luck. Good to hear this being raised in parliament but I expect the Labour Gov will just stick their heads in the sand as usual.
FWIW I'd much prefer 'The' Customs Union & Single Market
November 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
@alpinkerton.bsky.social MP promoting a vote on 'a' customs union with the EU.
Wish him and the @libdems.org.uk luck. Good to hear this being raised in parliament but I expect the Labour Gov will just stick their heads in the sand as usual.
FWIW I'd much prefer 'The' Customs Union & Single Market
Wish him and the @libdems.org.uk luck. Good to hear this being raised in parliament but I expect the Labour Gov will just stick their heads in the sand as usual.
FWIW I'd much prefer 'The' Customs Union & Single Market
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Oh my……..good job Labour stuck to their guns and left
Brexit alone. 🙄
Brexit alone. 🙄
Latest YouGov government approval ratings, 15-17 November 2025
Approve: 11% (-2 from 8-10 Nov)
Disapprove: 69% (-1)
Net: -58 (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Approve: 11% (-2 from 8-10 Nov)
Disapprove: 69% (-1)
Net: -58 (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Oh my……..good job Labour stuck to their guns and left
Brexit alone. 🙄
Brexit alone. 🙄
Come on guys - check your risk
The earlier it's treated the better the outcome.
#ProstateCancer
prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker
The earlier it's treated the better the outcome.
#ProstateCancer
prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker
Check your risk in 30 seconds | Prostate Cancer UK
It's the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don't have symptoms. Find out about your risk now.
prostatecanceruk.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Come on guys - check your risk
The earlier it's treated the better the outcome.
#ProstateCancer
prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker
The earlier it's treated the better the outcome.
#ProstateCancer
prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker
1970's Gov - "only a 2nd #DartfordTunnel will solve congestion problems.
1980's Gov - "only a bridge next to the #DartfordCrossing will solve traffic congestion.
2020's Gov - " only another tunnel downstream of the Dartford Bridge and Tunnels will solve traffic congestion.
'We' never learn do we!
1980's Gov - "only a bridge next to the #DartfordCrossing will solve traffic congestion.
2020's Gov - " only another tunnel downstream of the Dartford Bridge and Tunnels will solve traffic congestion.
'We' never learn do we!
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
1970's Gov - "only a 2nd #DartfordTunnel will solve congestion problems.
1980's Gov - "only a bridge next to the #DartfordCrossing will solve traffic congestion.
2020's Gov - " only another tunnel downstream of the Dartford Bridge and Tunnels will solve traffic congestion.
'We' never learn do we!
1980's Gov - "only a bridge next to the #DartfordCrossing will solve traffic congestion.
2020's Gov - " only another tunnel downstream of the Dartford Bridge and Tunnels will solve traffic congestion.
'We' never learn do we!
This #Labour gov have put the welcome mat out for fascism.
With these immigration 'reforms' Shabana Mahmood is fluffing the cushions for farage.
When Reform Ltd run with Labour's cruel streak I hope #Mahmood won't be surprised when it affects her or someone she loves. Cos that's the way it's going
With these immigration 'reforms' Shabana Mahmood is fluffing the cushions for farage.
When Reform Ltd run with Labour's cruel streak I hope #Mahmood won't be surprised when it affects her or someone she loves. Cos that's the way it's going
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Thanks to Kent Wildlife Rescue kwrs.uk for rescuing a swan after a pollution/poisoning incident to the river Sarre Penn & Wantsum near #Canterbury. Lets hope the Environment Agency find the source of the poison and someone held responsible.
Anyone walking dogs in this area are advised to keep away.
Anyone walking dogs in this area are advised to keep away.
Home Page - Kent Wildlife Rescue Service
KWRS is a charity which rescues, treats and rehabilitate allRead More
kwrs.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Thanks to Kent Wildlife Rescue kwrs.uk for rescuing a swan after a pollution/poisoning incident to the river Sarre Penn & Wantsum near #Canterbury. Lets hope the Environment Agency find the source of the poison and someone held responsible.
Anyone walking dogs in this area are advised to keep away.
Anyone walking dogs in this area are advised to keep away.
A bookmaker with "connections to high-profile figures in sport and politics" is under investigation for running illegal offshore betting operations.
Time to tax this 'industry' into oblivion.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Time to tax this 'industry' into oblivion.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
Gambling Commission may launch inquiry after finding potentially incriminating evidence hidden in documents, sources say
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A bookmaker with "connections to high-profile figures in sport and politics" is under investigation for running illegal offshore betting operations.
Time to tax this 'industry' into oblivion.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Time to tax this 'industry' into oblivion.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
IMHO there are A LOT of things the #BBC should apologise for.
Editing a Trump speech is not one of them.
The BBC Board and advisors are riddled with Tory right-wing plants and their claims of left-wing bias bollocks.
If Tim Davie resigns he should take Robbie Gibb with him and good riddance to both.
Editing a Trump speech is not one of them.
The BBC Board and advisors are riddled with Tory right-wing plants and their claims of left-wing bias bollocks.
If Tim Davie resigns he should take Robbie Gibb with him and good riddance to both.
November 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
IMHO there are A LOT of things the #BBC should apologise for.
Editing a Trump speech is not one of them.
The BBC Board and advisors are riddled with Tory right-wing plants and their claims of left-wing bias bollocks.
If Tim Davie resigns he should take Robbie Gibb with him and good riddance to both.
Editing a Trump speech is not one of them.
The BBC Board and advisors are riddled with Tory right-wing plants and their claims of left-wing bias bollocks.
If Tim Davie resigns he should take Robbie Gibb with him and good riddance to both.
In case anyone is in favour of the welfare/social care cuts that Lab/Ref/Con want, can I just say............
You are only 1 abnormal cell, accident, assault, stroke or virus away from needing the help that benefits and social care can provide.
Fund Health & Social Care - tax the ultra-rich.
You are only 1 abnormal cell, accident, assault, stroke or virus away from needing the help that benefits and social care can provide.
Fund Health & Social Care - tax the ultra-rich.
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
In case anyone is in favour of the welfare/social care cuts that Lab/Ref/Con want, can I just say............
You are only 1 abnormal cell, accident, assault, stroke or virus away from needing the help that benefits and social care can provide.
Fund Health & Social Care - tax the ultra-rich.
You are only 1 abnormal cell, accident, assault, stroke or virus away from needing the help that benefits and social care can provide.
Fund Health & Social Care - tax the ultra-rich.
"impact of Brexit for the City of London is clear. “Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan and Paris are all doing better than they were. It has been at London’s expense"
Well #Duh
And what are this Gov going to do about it? SFA
#RejoinEU
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Well #Duh
And what are this Gov going to do about it? SFA
#RejoinEU
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘The money machine is misfiring’: City blames Brexit for UK’s £20bn productivity headache
Poor output since the leave vote has landed Rachel Reeves with a bigger-than-forecast budget spending gap
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"impact of Brexit for the City of London is clear. “Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan and Paris are all doing better than they were. It has been at London’s expense"
Well #Duh
And what are this Gov going to do about it? SFA
#RejoinEU
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Well #Duh
And what are this Gov going to do about it? SFA
#RejoinEU
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
If you 'really' have to have a bonfire (you don't) then please, please check there aren't any animals taking shelter in there first.
#Halloween #BonfireNight #Hedgehogs
www.justgiving.com/campaign/win...
#Halloween #BonfireNight #Hedgehogs
www.justgiving.com/campaign/win...
Winter Appeal: Nature's Harshest Test
Winter is nature’s harshest test. Wildlife Aid needs your help to rescue and care for sick and injured wildlife. Your support gives warmth, food, and hope to animals fighting to survive the cold.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
If you 'really' have to have a bonfire (you don't) then please, please check there aren't any animals taking shelter in there first.
#Halloween #BonfireNight #Hedgehogs
www.justgiving.com/campaign/win...
#Halloween #BonfireNight #Hedgehogs
www.justgiving.com/campaign/win...
It should only concern us that we deal with people as humans. Offer safe routes for asylum and co-operate with EU States - reinstate the #DublinAgreement by rejoining.
Media & many politicians have manufactured this fear - we are being played and it has to stop.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Media & many politicians have manufactured this fear - we are being played and it has to stop.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Worries about immigration are ‘manufactured panic’ says charity as poll shows issue not a local concern – UK politics live
YouGov poll say only 26% of people say immigration is an issue locally but more than half believe it to be a national issue
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It should only concern us that we deal with people as humans. Offer safe routes for asylum and co-operate with EU States - reinstate the #DublinAgreement by rejoining.
Media & many politicians have manufactured this fear - we are being played and it has to stop.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Media & many politicians have manufactured this fear - we are being played and it has to stop.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...