Matt Cross
@matt-cx.bsky.social
Interested in art, music, the environment, NCFC 🔰and a ton of other stuff. Man of Kent living in Norwich. Views my own.
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I'm constantly shocked (but not surprised) by how little we discuss the additional financial burden placed on young people by the Clegg-Cameron student loan regime.
@rmcunliffe.bsky.social is one of the few journalists who brings it up continuously - once again in the wake of the budget 👇
@rmcunliffe.bsky.social is one of the few journalists who brings it up continuously - once again in the wake of the budget 👇
Rachel Reeves hits young graduates with a double stealth tax
The Chancellor plans to raise as much money from freezing loan repayment thresholds as from the mansion tax
www.newstatesman.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I'm constantly shocked (but not surprised) by how little we discuss the additional financial burden placed on young people by the Clegg-Cameron student loan regime.
@rmcunliffe.bsky.social is one of the few journalists who brings it up continuously - once again in the wake of the budget 👇
@rmcunliffe.bsky.social is one of the few journalists who brings it up continuously - once again in the wake of the budget 👇
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The UK, where the day after a decision to take half a million children out of poverty, the media & political world has been full of sneering at those same children & their families, labelling them as ‘Benefits Street’, while the same people are moaning about a tax on £2m mansions. Shameful stuff.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The UK, where the day after a decision to take half a million children out of poverty, the media & political world has been full of sneering at those same children & their families, labelling them as ‘Benefits Street’, while the same people are moaning about a tax on £2m mansions. Shameful stuff.
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xylophone sound
November 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
xylophone sound
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The Public Services Performance Tracker is regularly described as ‘sobering’ but this is definitely the first time we’ve had ‘almost lyrical’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Public Services Performance Tracker is regularly described as ‘sobering’ but this is definitely the first time we’ve had ‘almost lyrical’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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That famous left-wing bias again
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
That famous left-wing bias again
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Just saw the list of gritter names for this year and they have outdone themselves
These always make me smile
These always make me smile
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Just saw the list of gritter names for this year and they have outdone themselves
These always make me smile
These always make me smile
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This research is important because it corroborates what we already knew - that when comparing the UK to peer economies, it has had a big slowdown since 2016. It does so with firm-level data and finds more EU-connected firms have sizeable shortfalls in productivity and investment compared to less.
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This research is important because it corroborates what we already knew - that when comparing the UK to peer economies, it has had a big slowdown since 2016. It does so with firm-level data and finds more EU-connected firms have sizeable shortfalls in productivity and investment compared to less.
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Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
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Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
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Be Stiif: The Stiff Records Story is available now. Get your copy here!
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#book #punk #stiffrecords #elviscostello #devo #lenelovich #iandury #madness #thedamned #thepogues
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#book #punk #stiffrecords #elviscostello #devo #lenelovich #iandury #madness #thedamned #thepogues
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Be Stiif: The Stiff Records Story is available now. Get your copy here!
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#book #punk #stiffrecords #elviscostello #devo #lenelovich #iandury #madness #thedamned #thepogues
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#book #punk #stiffrecords #elviscostello #devo #lenelovich #iandury #madness #thedamned #thepogues
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Ladies and gentlemen, Sir Robbie Gibb, the BBC Board Member with the impartiality remit
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, Sir Robbie Gibb, the BBC Board Member with the impartiality remit
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The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
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Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
"Why are my hands so little?" 🤣🤣 @explodingheads.bsky.social
"it's always the fault of the migrants. Except when it isn't."
Colin from Portsmouth thinks we should blame immigrants for things before they even happen.
Colin from Portsmouth thinks we should blame immigrants for things before they even happen.
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"Why are my hands so little?" 🤣🤣 @explodingheads.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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I’ll pick a winner at 9pm tonight (Friday 7 Nov)
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🎄This Christmas, you can wear a little piece of advertising history — the Quality Street Christmas T-Shirt www.next.co.uk/style/su7072...
Not only does it celebrate one of Britain’s most beloved brands, but a percentage of every sale supports HAT ☃️
#Brands #Christmas #Advertising #Nostalgia #Charity
Not only does it celebrate one of Britain’s most beloved brands, but a percentage of every sale supports HAT ☃️
#Brands #Christmas #Advertising #Nostalgia #Charity
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🎄This Christmas, you can wear a little piece of advertising history — the Quality Street Christmas T-Shirt www.next.co.uk/style/su7072...
Not only does it celebrate one of Britain’s most beloved brands, but a percentage of every sale supports HAT ☃️
#Brands #Christmas #Advertising #Nostalgia #Charity
Not only does it celebrate one of Britain’s most beloved brands, but a percentage of every sale supports HAT ☃️
#Brands #Christmas #Advertising #Nostalgia #Charity
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Freedom from torture.
Freedom from slavery.
Freedom of assembly.
We take many rights for granted.
The European Convention on Human Rights turns 75 today.
Signed by 12 states in 1950, the ECHR today protects the rights and basic freedoms of millions of people in 46 countries.
Freedom from slavery.
Freedom of assembly.
We take many rights for granted.
The European Convention on Human Rights turns 75 today.
Signed by 12 states in 1950, the ECHR today protects the rights and basic freedoms of millions of people in 46 countries.
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Freedom from torture.
Freedom from slavery.
Freedom of assembly.
We take many rights for granted.
The European Convention on Human Rights turns 75 today.
Signed by 12 states in 1950, the ECHR today protects the rights and basic freedoms of millions of people in 46 countries.
Freedom from slavery.
Freedom of assembly.
We take many rights for granted.
The European Convention on Human Rights turns 75 today.
Signed by 12 states in 1950, the ECHR today protects the rights and basic freedoms of millions of people in 46 countries.
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I’ve just launched my #Christmas Gift Guide
Here’s an offer that might tempt you to have a look
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November 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve just launched my #Christmas Gift Guide
Here’s an offer that might tempt you to have a look
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-gi...
Here’s an offer that might tempt you to have a look
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Following Prince Andrew’s titles being removed, Prince Edward becomes the Duke Of York. Basically, it all shifts up one. For instance, I’m now my next door neighbour, Pauline Cathcart.
October 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Following Prince Andrew’s titles being removed, Prince Edward becomes the Duke Of York. Basically, it all shifts up one. For instance, I’m now my next door neighbour, Pauline Cathcart.
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"Tesco has upgraded its earnings outlook for the year, with expectations of full-year profits of between £2.9bn and £3.1bn."
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
Tax rises could push food prices higher, warn supermarkets
The bosses of the UK's largest supermarkets warn the chancellor against imposing higher taxes on the industry.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"Tesco has upgraded its earnings outlook for the year, with expectations of full-year profits of between £2.9bn and £3.1bn."
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
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The chief executive officer of the USA is raising revenue through import duties without consulting the representatives of the people; exactly 250 years on from the start of the American Revolution.
Sing it, Alanis.
Sing it, Alanis.
October 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The chief executive officer of the USA is raising revenue through import duties without consulting the representatives of the people; exactly 250 years on from the start of the American Revolution.
Sing it, Alanis.
Sing it, Alanis.
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Beth Rigby: "Keir Starmer has changed his top team more than I've had hot dinners."
In two years before Starmer we had 3 PMs, 4 Chancellors, 3 Foreign Secretaries, 5 Home Secretaries, 5 Education Secretaries, 5 Cabinet Secretaries, etc. - total 221 ministerial departures.
Maybe Beth is on a diet.
In two years before Starmer we had 3 PMs, 4 Chancellors, 3 Foreign Secretaries, 5 Home Secretaries, 5 Education Secretaries, 5 Cabinet Secretaries, etc. - total 221 ministerial departures.
Maybe Beth is on a diet.
October 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Beth Rigby: "Keir Starmer has changed his top team more than I've had hot dinners."
In two years before Starmer we had 3 PMs, 4 Chancellors, 3 Foreign Secretaries, 5 Home Secretaries, 5 Education Secretaries, 5 Cabinet Secretaries, etc. - total 221 ministerial departures.
Maybe Beth is on a diet.
In two years before Starmer we had 3 PMs, 4 Chancellors, 3 Foreign Secretaries, 5 Home Secretaries, 5 Education Secretaries, 5 Cabinet Secretaries, etc. - total 221 ministerial departures.
Maybe Beth is on a diet.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Hello!
It doesn’t cost anything to repost but it helps me spread the word about my small business.
My online shop is full of bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards.
I’m also available for freelance design work and art licensing.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
It doesn’t cost anything to repost but it helps me spread the word about my small business.
My online shop is full of bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards.
I’m also available for freelance design work and art licensing.
gailmyerscough.co.uk