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Swift Conservation & 🦔🦊🦡 Politics🌹Hate lies & injustice. No longer active on twitter @JeanStaffordBa1. Hope to find ppl I followed, here.#Pigoneer
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So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform campaign for Farage’s Clacton seat was a ‘juggernaut’, say candidates
Defeated Tory and Labour rivals describe force of Reform ‘machine’ as police assess claims of overspending
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This statement appears to be untrue for 95-99% of British people convicted and imprisoned abroad
I would be interested to see the statistics per country per year behind this statement
“We, the UK, take back our citizens if they’re convicted of criminal offences overseas. It’s only reasonable to expect other countries to do the same thing"
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
“We, the UK, take back our citizens if they’re convicted of criminal offences overseas. It’s only reasonable to expect other countries to do the same thing"
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
All criminals with dual nationality must be deported, say Tories
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime
www.thetimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This statement appears to be untrue for 95-99% of British people convicted and imprisoned abroad
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There were over 1000 deprivation of citizenship orders since 2010. (Commons Library) so the current pattern would seem to be the inverse of that claimed by the Opposition: there seems to be much more prevalence of removal from UK than to the UK
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Deprivation of British citizenship and withdrawal of passports
In the 21st century there has been a revived use of government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withhold UK passports, particularly as a counter-terrorism measure.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
There were over 1000 deprivation of citizenship orders since 2010. (Commons Library) so the current pattern would seem to be the inverse of that claimed by the Opposition: there seems to be much more prevalence of removal from UK than to the UK
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
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If the statement meant: we sometimes take people bsck, at a rate of 10-20 people a year out of a couple of thousand, then it would become accurate, but it would then not carry the intended misleading inference that others should do what we already do
December 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
If the statement meant: we sometimes take people bsck, at a rate of 10-20 people a year out of a couple of thousand, then it would become accurate, but it would then not carry the intended misleading inference that others should do what we already do
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Evidence of a rate of return to the UK of prisoners of < 1% while in prison. It is difficult to find accurate data post-sentence. There seems to be zero chance it could be anything like as high as 3-5% and it is likely to be close to 1% or below
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Prisoners Abroad were supporting 1370 British people in prisons abroad in 2024-25, including 491 new cases in 2024-25.
11 prisoners were transferred to the UK in the year, and an aggregate of < 150 in the last 8 years: average 15-20 per year.
11 prisoners were transferred to the UK in the year, and an aggregate of < 150 in the last 8 years: average 15-20 per year.
December 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Evidence of a rate of return to the UK of prisoners of < 1% while in prison. It is difficult to find accurate data post-sentence. There seems to be zero chance it could be anything like as high as 3-5% and it is likely to be close to 1% or below
bsky.app/profile/sund...
bsky.app/profile/sund...
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There were over 1000 deprivation of citizenship orders since 2010. (Commons Library) so the current pattern would seem to be the inverse of that claimed by the Opposition: there seems to be much more prevalence of removal from UK than to the UK
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Deprivation of British citizenship and withdrawal of passports
In the 21st century there has been a revived use of government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withhold UK passports, particularly as a counter-terrorism measure.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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I spoke to young activists around Europe who are banding together and fighting back against big tech, and demanding more of a say in the often toxic digital world they've inherited. "Nothing for us without us". Together they are strong!
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
‘Don’t pander to the tech giants!’ How a youth movement for digital justice is spreading across Europe
Gen Z are the first generation to have grown up with social media, they were the earliest adopters, and therefore the first to suffer its harms. Now they are fighting back
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I spoke to young activists around Europe who are banding together and fighting back against big tech, and demanding more of a say in the often toxic digital world they've inherited. "Nothing for us without us". Together they are strong!
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
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I would be interested to see the statistics per country per year behind this statement
“We, the UK, take back our citizens if they’re convicted of criminal offences overseas. It’s only reasonable to expect other countries to do the same thing"
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
“We, the UK, take back our citizens if they’re convicted of criminal offences overseas. It’s only reasonable to expect other countries to do the same thing"
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
All criminals with dual nationality must be deported, say Tories
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime
www.thetimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I would be interested to see the statistics per country per year behind this statement
“We, the UK, take back our citizens if they’re convicted of criminal offences overseas. It’s only reasonable to expect other countries to do the same thing"
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
“We, the UK, take back our citizens if they’re convicted of criminal offences overseas. It’s only reasonable to expect other countries to do the same thing"
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Today is one of those days I am so grateful we have Sir Keir Starmer as our PM.
He is leading the world in supporting Ukraine.
A tough scenario for all involved and I can think of no one better right now to be our leader.
He is leading the world in supporting Ukraine.
A tough scenario for all involved and I can think of no one better right now to be our leader.
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today is one of those days I am so grateful we have Sir Keir Starmer as our PM.
He is leading the world in supporting Ukraine.
A tough scenario for all involved and I can think of no one better right now to be our leader.
He is leading the world in supporting Ukraine.
A tough scenario for all involved and I can think of no one better right now to be our leader.
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I think this is a petition many of you can get behind.
It's similar to my petition earlier this year, but focuses on a specific aspect of media regulation: Ofcom rules around political news!
It's only been up a few days, but already has 379 signatures - but I'm sure we can easily increase that!
It's similar to my petition earlier this year, but focuses on a specific aspect of media regulation: Ofcom rules around political news!
It's only been up a few days, but already has 379 signatures - but I'm sure we can easily increase that!
Petition: Conduct a review of political news regulation by Ofcom
Conduct a review of policy at Ofcom. We think that political news reporting on all channels has become unrepresentative of the public vote at the last general election and that political reporting usi...
petition.parliament.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I think this is a petition many of you can get behind.
It's similar to my petition earlier this year, but focuses on a specific aspect of media regulation: Ofcom rules around political news!
It's only been up a few days, but already has 379 signatures - but I'm sure we can easily increase that!
It's similar to my petition earlier this year, but focuses on a specific aspect of media regulation: Ofcom rules around political news!
It's only been up a few days, but already has 379 signatures - but I'm sure we can easily increase that!
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The Farage Tax: What The UK Pays For One Man's Ego
GDP down, investment down, wages down - but Farage’s influence? Higher than ever
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk/p/the-farage...
GDP down, investment down, wages down - but Farage’s influence? Higher than ever
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk/p/the-farage...
The Farage Tax: What The UK Pays For One Man's Ego
GDP down, investment down, wages down - but Farage’s influence? Higher than ever
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Farage Tax: What The UK Pays For One Man's Ego
GDP down, investment down, wages down - but Farage’s influence? Higher than ever
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk/p/the-farage...
GDP down, investment down, wages down - but Farage’s influence? Higher than ever
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk/p/the-farage...
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Anti-Corruption Strategy 2025
The Labour government have today launched their cross-department anti-corruption strategy to tackle threats posed by corruption to the UK’s economy, security & democracy.
The global illicit finance summit, announced this morning, is just one part of the strategy.
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The Labour government have today launched their cross-department anti-corruption strategy to tackle threats posed by corruption to the UK’s economy, security & democracy.
The global illicit finance summit, announced this morning, is just one part of the strategy.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Still one of my favourite passages from any Scottish book (The White Bird Passes).
December 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Still one of my favourite passages from any Scottish book (The White Bird Passes).
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It seems people are so busy slagging off the idea of apprenticeships that they’ve failed to read this important detail:
As part of the package, the government will also cover the full cost of apprenticeships for eligible young people under 25 at small and medium-sized businesses
As part of the package, the government will also cover the full cost of apprenticeships for eligible young people under 25 at small and medium-sized businesses
December 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It seems people are so busy slagging off the idea of apprenticeships that they’ve failed to read this important detail:
As part of the package, the government will also cover the full cost of apprenticeships for eligible young people under 25 at small and medium-sized businesses
As part of the package, the government will also cover the full cost of apprenticeships for eligible young people under 25 at small and medium-sized businesses
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If you’re interested have a read. Feed back from lots of businesses is really positive
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
50,000 more young people to benefit from apprenticeships as Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more young people expected to benefit over the next th...
www.gov.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If you’re interested have a read. Feed back from lots of businesses is really positive
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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The Employment's Right's Bill was introduced to Parliament by Angela Rayner.
Here is her speech today in support of the bill & the government's amendment to break the deadlock with the Lords.
But she has a message for the Tories, Lib Dems, Reform & Greens: there no more excuses to block this bill!
Here is her speech today in support of the bill & the government's amendment to break the deadlock with the Lords.
But she has a message for the Tories, Lib Dems, Reform & Greens: there no more excuses to block this bill!
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Employment's Right's Bill was introduced to Parliament by Angela Rayner.
Here is her speech today in support of the bill & the government's amendment to break the deadlock with the Lords.
But she has a message for the Tories, Lib Dems, Reform & Greens: there no more excuses to block this bill!
Here is her speech today in support of the bill & the government's amendment to break the deadlock with the Lords.
But she has a message for the Tories, Lib Dems, Reform & Greens: there no more excuses to block this bill!
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A breeding colony of white storks will be re-introduced to London for the first time in 600 years as part of a rewilding project.The native birds,which were driven to extinction in Britain in the 1400s,will be located in Eastbrookend Country Park from October next year www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
White storks nest at Dagenham country park in rewilding project
White storks, were previously driven to extinction in Britain, and not seen in London for 600 years.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A breeding colony of white storks will be re-introduced to London for the first time in 600 years as part of a rewilding project.The native birds,which were driven to extinction in Britain in the 1400s,will be located in Eastbrookend Country Park from October next year www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It is now 23 days since the last small boat successfully cross the English Channel.
In the last 4 weeks there have only been 3 boats and 217 people.
This the longest period without any boats since the 8th Jan 2024.
The 28-day average is now by far the lowest seen at this time of year.
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In the last 4 weeks there have only been 3 boats and 217 people.
This the longest period without any boats since the 8th Jan 2024.
The 28-day average is now by far the lowest seen at this time of year.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It is now 23 days since the last small boat successfully cross the English Channel.
In the last 4 weeks there have only been 3 boats and 217 people.
This the longest period without any boats since the 8th Jan 2024.
The 28-day average is now by far the lowest seen at this time of year.
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In the last 4 weeks there have only been 3 boats and 217 people.
This the longest period without any boats since the 8th Jan 2024.
The 28-day average is now by far the lowest seen at this time of year.
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Corruption threatens our national security, undermines legitimate business and steals money from working people’s pockets.
By deploying specialist law enforcement capabilities, we will disrupt the serious organised criminals, terrorists and kleptocrats.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
By deploying specialist law enforcement capabilities, we will disrupt the serious organised criminals, terrorists and kleptocrats.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Corruption threatens our national security, undermines legitimate business and steals money from working people’s pockets.
By deploying specialist law enforcement capabilities, we will disrupt the serious organised criminals, terrorists and kleptocrats.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
By deploying specialist law enforcement capabilities, we will disrupt the serious organised criminals, terrorists and kleptocrats.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Here I am with Reform councillor Andrew Harrison, who was one of a group of people fined over £1m for employing illegal workers. Like all good patriots, he hates immigrants, apart from the ones he can exploit for profit.
December 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Here I am with Reform councillor Andrew Harrison, who was one of a group of people fined over £1m for employing illegal workers. Like all good patriots, he hates immigrants, apart from the ones he can exploit for profit.
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Today Labour have launched a skills programme that, among other things, aims for 50k additional young people on apprenticeships over the next few years.
This alone could see youth unemployment drop 5%, never mind the rest of the plans!
Here the PM tells us more, as he meets young people.
Awesome!
This alone could see youth unemployment drop 5%, never mind the rest of the plans!
Here the PM tells us more, as he meets young people.
Awesome!
December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Today Labour have launched a skills programme that, among other things, aims for 50k additional young people on apprenticeships over the next few years.
This alone could see youth unemployment drop 5%, never mind the rest of the plans!
Here the PM tells us more, as he meets young people.
Awesome!
This alone could see youth unemployment drop 5%, never mind the rest of the plans!
Here the PM tells us more, as he meets young people.
Awesome!
Fantastic! We have so much unspent talent in the Country. Labour are changing that.
We need opportunity. Labour are delivering that.
We need opportunity. Labour are delivering that.
Today Labour have launched a skills programme that, among other things, aims for 50k additional young people on apprenticeships over the next few years.
This alone could see youth unemployment drop 5%, never mind the rest of the plans!
Here the PM tells us more, as he meets young people.
Awesome!
This alone could see youth unemployment drop 5%, never mind the rest of the plans!
Here the PM tells us more, as he meets young people.
Awesome!
December 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Fantastic! We have so much unspent talent in the Country. Labour are changing that.
We need opportunity. Labour are delivering that.
We need opportunity. Labour are delivering that.
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Very grateful if people could share the post below to help spread the word! Thank you.
I've had lots of requests to rerun my adaptive teaching webinar, so I'm hosting another one on 20th January. See the link below for details. Lots of practical advice on strategies for an inclusive classroom. Pay what you can to attend. Please share. Thank you!
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The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue Cowley
Sue Cowley shares ideas about adaptive teaching and gives a range of practical strategies for creating an inclusive classroom
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December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Very grateful if people could share the post below to help spread the word! Thank you.
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Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts!
The National Drought Group met today and heard that England’s drought-hit areas are beginning to recover following the recent wet weather - 149% of the long-term average rainfall in November.
The group also heard how...
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The National Drought Group met today and heard that England’s drought-hit areas are beginning to recover following the recent wet weather - 149% of the long-term average rainfall in November.
The group also heard how...
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Latest science used to tackle drought as rainfall drives recovery
Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts
www.gov.uk
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts!
The National Drought Group met today and heard that England’s drought-hit areas are beginning to recover following the recent wet weather - 149% of the long-term average rainfall in November.
The group also heard how...
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The National Drought Group met today and heard that England’s drought-hit areas are beginning to recover following the recent wet weather - 149% of the long-term average rainfall in November.
The group also heard how...
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Great measures needed now more than ever to protect our security & Democracy from malign foreign influence & interference. Great to hear yet more from our Government. Thanks Warren.
Great measures needed now more than ever to protect our security & Democracy from malign foreign influence & interference. Great to hear yet more from our Government. Thanks Warren.
Labour launch Anti-Corruption Strategy 2025 to protect the economy, security & democracy.
The Labour government have today launched their cross-department anti-corruption strategy to tackle threats posed by corruption to the UK’s economy, security & democracy.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
Great measures needed now more than ever to protect our security & Democracy from malign foreign influence & interference. Great to hear yet more from our Government. Thanks Warren.
Great measures needed now more than ever to protect our security & Democracy from malign foreign influence & interference. Great to hear yet more from our Government. Thanks Warren.