Kev The Linnet 🗿
@kevthelinnet.bsky.social
Stonehead. Socialist. KLTFC. MUFC. King's Lynn speedway. Save our NHS. Gave football and speedway a go back in the day. Will call out racists and racism, fascists and fascism. Blocked by Tommy Robinson on X (is he on here?) Red Sox over NYY every time.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social A regular listener James. If not already covered, could you consider covering this in one your programmes? TY.
Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support plans | Special educational needs | The Guardian share.google/J23o3khKL06S...
Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support plans | Special educational needs | The Guardian share.google/J23o3khKL06S...
Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support plans
Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send system
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June 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social A regular listener James. If not already covered, could you consider covering this in one your programmes? TY.
Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support plans | Special educational needs | The Guardian share.google/J23o3khKL06S...
Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support plans | Special educational needs | The Guardian share.google/J23o3khKL06S...
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Haven’t had Covid for a year and a half, Taiwan has a big wave now, and we’ve got lots of travel coming up—so I decided to get a JN.1 booster.
I think it’s wonderful how you can just swap a considerable risk of sickness for an almost negligible risk of side effects.
I think it’s wonderful how you can just swap a considerable risk of sickness for an almost negligible risk of side effects.
May 26, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Haven’t had Covid for a year and a half, Taiwan has a big wave now, and we’ve got lots of travel coming up—so I decided to get a JN.1 booster.
I think it’s wonderful how you can just swap a considerable risk of sickness for an almost negligible risk of side effects.
I think it’s wonderful how you can just swap a considerable risk of sickness for an almost negligible risk of side effects.
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My first motorcycle a 1966 Matchless and my last motorcycle a 2001 Indian Centennial Chief.
April 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
My first motorcycle a 1966 Matchless and my last motorcycle a 2001 Indian Centennial Chief.
Some good news.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden "on the mend" after crash - BBC News
Tai Woffinden, from Scunthorpe, was involved in a serious collision during a race last month.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Some good news.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I fixed it.
February 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I fixed it.
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This is the man entrusted with the health of the people of the USA 🙄🤦🏽♂️
February 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This is the man entrusted with the health of the people of the USA 🙄🤦🏽♂️
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Reform UK: Party of Defectors
Reform UK have 70 councillors, only 14 have won in elections, all others are defectors.
Reform UK have 70 councillors, only 14 have won in elections, all others are defectors.
February 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Reform UK: Party of Defectors
Reform UK have 70 councillors, only 14 have won in elections, all others are defectors.
Reform UK have 70 councillors, only 14 have won in elections, all others are defectors.
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That's a risk we'll just have to take
February 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
That's a risk we'll just have to take
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East Anglian farms breach environment regulations 700 times in seven years.
Waterways contaminated, dead animal carcasses left outside rather than in sealed containers, overstocked with livestock than allowed, irregularities in disposal of farm waste.
All to boost profits. Govt to deregulate.y
Waterways contaminated, dead animal carcasses left outside rather than in sealed containers, overstocked with livestock than allowed, irregularities in disposal of farm waste.
All to boost profits. Govt to deregulate.y
East Anglian farms breach environment regulations 700 times in seven years
Freedom of information data reveals violations on intensive poultry and pig farms
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
East Anglian farms breach environment regulations 700 times in seven years.
Waterways contaminated, dead animal carcasses left outside rather than in sealed containers, overstocked with livestock than allowed, irregularities in disposal of farm waste.
All to boost profits. Govt to deregulate.y
Waterways contaminated, dead animal carcasses left outside rather than in sealed containers, overstocked with livestock than allowed, irregularities in disposal of farm waste.
All to boost profits. Govt to deregulate.y
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When Fines are not Fines.
On 6 August 2024, Ofwat announced fines totalling £168m on three water companies – Thames Water £104m; Yorkshire Water £47m; Northumbrian Water, £17m.
Not a penny has been paid.
Companies with 400 criminal convictions are allowed to negotiate what and when they will pay.
On 6 August 2024, Ofwat announced fines totalling £168m on three water companies – Thames Water £104m; Yorkshire Water £47m; Northumbrian Water, £17m.
Not a penny has been paid.
Companies with 400 criminal convictions are allowed to negotiate what and when they will pay.
The water industry shows how the state indulges corporations to the detriment of society
Since 1989, water companies have been the subject of over 1,100 criminal convictions, but governments are content for them to control the industry.
leftfootforward.org
February 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
When Fines are not Fines.
On 6 August 2024, Ofwat announced fines totalling £168m on three water companies – Thames Water £104m; Yorkshire Water £47m; Northumbrian Water, £17m.
Not a penny has been paid.
Companies with 400 criminal convictions are allowed to negotiate what and when they will pay.
On 6 August 2024, Ofwat announced fines totalling £168m on three water companies – Thames Water £104m; Yorkshire Water £47m; Northumbrian Water, £17m.
Not a penny has been paid.
Companies with 400 criminal convictions are allowed to negotiate what and when they will pay.
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🔴Reform UK Limited: The Political Business Brought to You by Billionaires
Despite its wealthy backers and blanket media coverage, few have peered under the bonnet of Reform UK. It’s time to take a look at its backers
bylinetimes.com/2024/01/18/r...
Despite its wealthy backers and blanket media coverage, few have peered under the bonnet of Reform UK. It’s time to take a look at its backers
bylinetimes.com/2024/01/18/r...
Reform UK Limited: The Political Business Brought to You by Billionaires
Despite its wealthy backers and blanket media coverage, few have peered under the bonnet of Reform UK. It's time to take a look at its backers.
bylinetimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🔴Reform UK Limited: The Political Business Brought to You by Billionaires
Despite its wealthy backers and blanket media coverage, few have peered under the bonnet of Reform UK. It’s time to take a look at its backers
bylinetimes.com/2024/01/18/r...
Despite its wealthy backers and blanket media coverage, few have peered under the bonnet of Reform UK. It’s time to take a look at its backers
bylinetimes.com/2024/01/18/r...
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Veterans and military families have already sacrificed so much. The least we can do is protect their healthcare and benefits from Republican attacks. Let’s fight to save the VA.
#SaveVeteransHealthCare
#SaveVeteransHealthCare
January 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Veterans and military families have already sacrificed so much. The least we can do is protect their healthcare and benefits from Republican attacks. Let’s fight to save the VA.
#SaveVeteransHealthCare
#SaveVeteransHealthCare
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Transformational is what they are calling it.
I call it regressive.
I call it regressive.
January 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Transformational is what they are calling it.
I call it regressive.
I call it regressive.
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The meaning of President Musk, or should I say Fuhrer Musk's Nazi Salute is clear.
This is a White Supremacy Government and anyone who isn't White, Male and hetrosexual is open season for the Nazis.
This is a White Supremacy Government and anyone who isn't White, Male and hetrosexual is open season for the Nazis.
January 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The meaning of President Musk, or should I say Fuhrer Musk's Nazi Salute is clear.
This is a White Supremacy Government and anyone who isn't White, Male and hetrosexual is open season for the Nazis.
This is a White Supremacy Government and anyone who isn't White, Male and hetrosexual is open season for the Nazis.
Inauguration has to be inside. Seems hell can freeze over.
January 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Inauguration has to be inside. Seems hell can freeze over.
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The temperature at noon on Monday will be 22 degrees which is the same temperature it was in 1961 when Kennedy was inaugurated.
The ceremony was held outside.
The ceremony was held outside.
January 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The temperature at noon on Monday will be 22 degrees which is the same temperature it was in 1961 when Kennedy was inaugurated.
The ceremony was held outside.
The ceremony was held outside.
January 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Remember Farage saying new legislation will stop ‘pub banter’, it’s actually about stopping sexual harassment. Are you pro that, Nigel?
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jan...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jan...
Farage criticised for claim workers’ rights bill could spell end of pub banter
Unions accuse Reform leader of being ‘on the side of bad bosses, zero-hours contracts and fire and rehire’
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Remember Farage saying new legislation will stop ‘pub banter’, it’s actually about stopping sexual harassment. Are you pro that, Nigel?
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jan...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jan...
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This is Howard. He couldn't decide where to sit. Wound up in two places at once and may require some assistance. 13/10
January 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This is Howard. He couldn't decide where to sit. Wound up in two places at once and may require some assistance. 13/10
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Lest we forget
January 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Lest we forget
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The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
January 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!