Life lover
@lakeylake.bsky.social
Relax & keep on Gardening.
Liverpool, U.K
#FBPE
Liverpool, U.K
#FBPE
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former leader of Reform UK in Wales has appeared in court accused of accepting bribes in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia, a court has heard
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
former leader of Reform UK in Wales has appeared in court accused of accepting bribes in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia, a court has heard
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ex-Reform UK Wales leader accused of taking Russian bribes
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader made favourable statements about Russia for money, a court hears.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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former leader of Reform UK in Wales has appeared in court accused of accepting bribes in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia, a court has heard
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
former leader of Reform UK in Wales has appeared in court accused of accepting bribes in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia, a court has heard
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Very impressed that the Golden Girls was so committed to the 80s vibe that even their pyjamas had shoulder pads
January 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Very impressed that the Golden Girls was so committed to the 80s vibe that even their pyjamas had shoulder pads
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Hundreds of balloons have been released in memory of The Vivienne at the vigil
January 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hundreds of balloons have been released in memory of The Vivienne at the vigil
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Friends of The Vivienne have described them as an ‘inspiration’ whose work was a ‘celebration of life’
January 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Friends of The Vivienne have described them as an ‘inspiration’ whose work was a ‘celebration of life’
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Don’t recall there being much outrage when Conservative Downing Sts in every administration of last 14 yrs doled out honours to scores of backbench MPs basically for just being MPs.
We should have far fewer political honours but the thrice elected Mayor of London is a weird place to start.
We should have far fewer political honours but the thrice elected Mayor of London is a weird place to start.
December 31, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Don’t recall there being much outrage when Conservative Downing Sts in every administration of last 14 yrs doled out honours to scores of backbench MPs basically for just being MPs.
We should have far fewer political honours but the thrice elected Mayor of London is a weird place to start.
We should have far fewer political honours but the thrice elected Mayor of London is a weird place to start.
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Meanwhile…Marks and Spencer opens warehouse to store Brexit paperwork
www.thelondoneconomic.com/business-eco...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/business-eco...
Marks and Spencer opens warehouse to store Brexit paperwork
The company revealed in 2021 that Brexit was costing them £16 million in tariffs, administration and supply chain expenses.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 16, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Meanwhile…Marks and Spencer opens warehouse to store Brexit paperwork
www.thelondoneconomic.com/business-eco...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/business-eco...
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2016: Boris Johnson, "We'll be able to stop the tide of EU regulations.. (Remainers) are woefully underestimating this country and what it can do"
2024: "Marks and Spencer opens warehouse to store Brexit paperwork"
World-beating warehouses for Brexit red tape 🤷♂️
2024: "Marks and Spencer opens warehouse to store Brexit paperwork"
World-beating warehouses for Brexit red tape 🤷♂️
December 16, 2024 at 12:10 PM
2016: Boris Johnson, "We'll be able to stop the tide of EU regulations.. (Remainers) are woefully underestimating this country and what it can do"
2024: "Marks and Spencer opens warehouse to store Brexit paperwork"
World-beating warehouses for Brexit red tape 🤷♂️
2024: "Marks and Spencer opens warehouse to store Brexit paperwork"
World-beating warehouses for Brexit red tape 🤷♂️
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John Prescott used to say “when I die all they’ll go on about is that bloody punch!” Well no, they went on about a whole lot more. I did a dozen or so interviews paying tribute today and it was so nice to hear so many recalling him so fondly and recognising his enormous achievers and character
November 21, 2024 at 8:46 PM
John Prescott used to say “when I die all they’ll go on about is that bloody punch!” Well no, they went on about a whole lot more. I did a dozen or so interviews paying tribute today and it was so nice to hear so many recalling him so fondly and recognising his enormous achievers and character
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NEW: Tuesday News Agents
-Could Elon Musk really give Nigel Farage $100m? And should Starmer stop him if so?
-The latest from Aleppo as the world turns its attention back to Syria.
-And martial law declared in Seoul.
Another quiet news day.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
-Could Elon Musk really give Nigel Farage $100m? And should Starmer stop him if so?
-The latest from Aleppo as the world turns its attention back to Syria.
-And martial law declared in Seoul.
Another quiet news day.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Could Elon Musk buy a UK election?
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 03/12/2024 · 35m
podcasts.apple.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:12 PM
NEW: Tuesday News Agents
-Could Elon Musk really give Nigel Farage $100m? And should Starmer stop him if so?
-The latest from Aleppo as the world turns its attention back to Syria.
-And martial law declared in Seoul.
Another quiet news day.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
-Could Elon Musk really give Nigel Farage $100m? And should Starmer stop him if so?
-The latest from Aleppo as the world turns its attention back to Syria.
-And martial law declared in Seoul.
Another quiet news day.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Twitter is like a playground where the teachers are inside having lunch as chaos reigns outside, anything and everything goes
Bluesky is like a Theatre production with an intermission, fabulous people and conversations on and off stage
Sometimes I'll be in the playground, sometimes at the theatre
Bluesky is like a Theatre production with an intermission, fabulous people and conversations on and off stage
Sometimes I'll be in the playground, sometimes at the theatre
December 2, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Twitter is like a playground where the teachers are inside having lunch as chaos reigns outside, anything and everything goes
Bluesky is like a Theatre production with an intermission, fabulous people and conversations on and off stage
Sometimes I'll be in the playground, sometimes at the theatre
Bluesky is like a Theatre production with an intermission, fabulous people and conversations on and off stage
Sometimes I'll be in the playground, sometimes at the theatre
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Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Covid corruption commissioner gets to work
Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Starmer, Trump & the EU (including eye-witness account of PM having proper fist-fight at school.)
Covid fraud & the likelihood of justice.
The incredible cost of the ‘Rwanda scheme’ with @lizziedearden.bsky.social
Parthenon Marbles, artefacts & exceptionalism.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
Covid fraud & the likelihood of justice.
The incredible cost of the ‘Rwanda scheme’ with @lizziedearden.bsky.social
Parthenon Marbles, artefacts & exceptionalism.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
James O'Brien - The Whole Show - Podcast | Global Player
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www.globalplayer.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Starmer, Trump & the EU (including eye-witness account of PM having proper fist-fight at school.)
Covid fraud & the likelihood of justice.
The incredible cost of the ‘Rwanda scheme’ with @lizziedearden.bsky.social
Parthenon Marbles, artefacts & exceptionalism.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
Covid fraud & the likelihood of justice.
The incredible cost of the ‘Rwanda scheme’ with @lizziedearden.bsky.social
Parthenon Marbles, artefacts & exceptionalism.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
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The number one search item in British newsrooms right now is: "South Korean politics expert"
December 3, 2024 at 3:43 PM
The number one search item in British newsrooms right now is: "South Korean politics expert"
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“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record.
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
December 2, 2024 at 6:19 PM
“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record.
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
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So it turns out they spent £715 million on sending a grand total of FOUR volunteers to Rwanda.
For comparison, this is more than you could expect to spend on building an entire brand new hospital in the UK
For comparison, this is more than you could expect to spend on building an entire brand new hospital in the UK
In July, I FOI'd the Home Office for the full breakdown of spending on the Rwanda scheme
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 2, 2024 at 6:05 PM
So it turns out they spent £715 million on sending a grand total of FOUR volunteers to Rwanda.
For comparison, this is more than you could expect to spend on building an entire brand new hospital in the UK
For comparison, this is more than you could expect to spend on building an entire brand new hospital in the UK
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✅ Yes to political campaign financing.
But we need other check & balances in our electoral system
✅ PR to ensure there can never be another ‘winner takes all’ result
✅ A written constitution with clear checks, balances & enshrined constitutional rights & Citizen Assemblies
But we need other check & balances in our electoral system
✅ PR to ensure there can never be another ‘winner takes all’ result
✅ A written constitution with clear checks, balances & enshrined constitutional rights & Citizen Assemblies
Dear @keirstarmer2.bsky.social,
Please move the laws around political & campaign financing to the top of your list
Or…
Expect 1 term that ends in handing power of this country to a foreign billionaire proxy PM and his little puppet
Yours,
The people of this country paying attention.
Please move the laws around political & campaign financing to the top of your list
Or…
Expect 1 term that ends in handing power of this country to a foreign billionaire proxy PM and his little puppet
Yours,
The people of this country paying attention.
December 1, 2024 at 12:52 PM
✅ Yes to political campaign financing.
But we need other check & balances in our electoral system
✅ PR to ensure there can never be another ‘winner takes all’ result
✅ A written constitution with clear checks, balances & enshrined constitutional rights & Citizen Assemblies
But we need other check & balances in our electoral system
✅ PR to ensure there can never be another ‘winner takes all’ result
✅ A written constitution with clear checks, balances & enshrined constitutional rights & Citizen Assemblies
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“I think the [winter fuel payment] means testing was too tight..to set it at pensioners who have annual income of less than £11,400 is too tight”
Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income
Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
“I think the [winter fuel payment] means testing was too tight..to set it at pensioners who have annual income of less than £11,400 is too tight”
Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income
Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income
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I think it speaks volumes that right wingers criticize bluesky for being “liberal” and “left wing”, when it’s really just that hate speech isn’t allowed.
November 23, 2024 at 5:29 AM
I think it speaks volumes that right wingers criticize bluesky for being “liberal” and “left wing”, when it’s really just that hate speech isn’t allowed.
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#Resist
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November 23, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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"Whitehall should remember that the expansion of water, gas and electricity networks was financed through local taxes — a repetition of which has not been delivered by centralisation and deregulation". on.ft.com/40XdLFO via @financialtimes.com
We must redefine the terms of the devolution revolution
The UK government should further empower England’s metro mayors in order to unlock their full potential
on.ft.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:04 AM
"Whitehall should remember that the expansion of water, gas and electricity networks was financed through local taxes — a repetition of which has not been delivered by centralisation and deregulation". on.ft.com/40XdLFO via @financialtimes.com
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Two swans and a grown cygnet walking along the surface of the frozen Union Canal in Edinburgh this morning
November 22, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Two swans and a grown cygnet walking along the surface of the frozen Union Canal in Edinburgh this morning
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If passed Lord Woodley’s Bill will end one of the most shocking & monumental injustices of the past half century - the #IPPscandal & head off the medium-term prison capacity crisis at the same time.
Let’s not wait for the next ITV drama to do what’s right
youtu.be/nkBs2D0Wz_g?...
Let’s not wait for the next ITV drama to do what’s right
youtu.be/nkBs2D0Wz_g?...
🚨 No one should spend 12 yrs in jail for stealing a mobile phone! It’s unthinkable! #IPPscandal
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 23, 2024 at 8:09 AM
If passed Lord Woodley’s Bill will end one of the most shocking & monumental injustices of the past half century - the #IPPscandal & head off the medium-term prison capacity crisis at the same time.
Let’s not wait for the next ITV drama to do what’s right
youtu.be/nkBs2D0Wz_g?...
Let’s not wait for the next ITV drama to do what’s right
youtu.be/nkBs2D0Wz_g?...
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PPE COVID Cash Carousel: Documents Expose Government’s Struggle to Recover £520 Million Lost to Dissolved and Bankrupt Firms
Hundreds of millions were wasted on contracts with zombie companies which vanished before any taxpayers’ cash could be recovered
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/21/p...
Hundreds of millions were wasted on contracts with zombie companies which vanished before any taxpayers’ cash could be recovered
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/21/p...
PPE COVID Cash Carousel: Documents Expose Government's Struggle to Recover £520 Million Lost to Dissolved and Bankrupt Firms
Hundreds of millions were wasted on contracts with zombie companies which vanished before any taxpayers' cash could be recovered
bylinetimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:55 AM
PPE COVID Cash Carousel: Documents Expose Government’s Struggle to Recover £520 Million Lost to Dissolved and Bankrupt Firms
Hundreds of millions were wasted on contracts with zombie companies which vanished before any taxpayers’ cash could be recovered
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/21/p...
Hundreds of millions were wasted on contracts with zombie companies which vanished before any taxpayers’ cash could be recovered
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/21/p...