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Employment support programme will only get around 70,000 disabled people back to work out of the millions whose benefits will be cut, plunging quarter of a million into poverty and even more into worse poverty bit.ly/3SaS8w9 all grist to the backbench rebellion mill
‘Fewer than 100,000’ will find work through Labour jobs scheme
Backbenchers could rebel over the back-to-work programme, part of the benefits overhaul that has prompted protests
bit.ly
May 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Employment support programme will only get around 70,000 disabled people back to work out of the millions whose benefits will be cut, plunging quarter of a million into poverty and even more into worse poverty bit.ly/3SaS8w9 all grist to the backbench rebellion mill
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'One quarter of residents in the French capital live in government-owned housing, part of an aggressive plan to keep lower-income Parisians — and their businesses — in the city.
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/r...
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/r...
How Does Paris Stay Paris? By Pouring Billions Into Public Housing (Published 2024)
One quarter of residents in the French capital live in government-owned housing, part of an aggressive plan to keep lower-income Parisians — and their businesses — in the city.
www.nytimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
'One quarter of residents in the French capital live in government-owned housing, part of an aggressive plan to keep lower-income Parisians — and their businesses — in the city.
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/r...
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/r...
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The father of a young woman held for almost three weeks in a US detention facility has warned tourists to double-check visa rules to avoid the “trauma” his daughter faced
Father of Welsh backpacker issues visa warning after daughter’s ‘trauma’
The father of a young woman held for almost three weeks in a US detention facility has warned tourists to double-check visa rules to avoid the “trauma” his daughter faced. Rebecca Burke, 28, a graphic...
wp.me
March 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The father of a young woman held for almost three weeks in a US detention facility has warned tourists to double-check visa rules to avoid the “trauma” his daughter faced
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Hang on. What?
Bird flu epidemic in the US causes egg shortages and price rises, and they want Denmark, the EU and the UK to help out, after threatening to *checks notes* apply economically disastrous tariffs..?
What are they smoking..?
Bird flu epidemic in the US causes egg shortages and price rises, and they want Denmark, the EU and the UK to help out, after threatening to *checks notes* apply economically disastrous tariffs..?
What are they smoking..?
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland
Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Hang on. What?
Bird flu epidemic in the US causes egg shortages and price rises, and they want Denmark, the EU and the UK to help out, after threatening to *checks notes* apply economically disastrous tariffs..?
What are they smoking..?
Bird flu epidemic in the US causes egg shortages and price rises, and they want Denmark, the EU and the UK to help out, after threatening to *checks notes* apply economically disastrous tariffs..?
What are they smoking..?
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Looking for the perfect gift for someone from Wearside?
Then Paul Swinney's Mackem Cewkbewk is the answer.
Be generous - all proceeds go to the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen.
Only £15 in hardback from www.a-love-supreme.com/product-page...
@paulswinney.bsky.social/@lightaperture.bsky.social
Then Paul Swinney's Mackem Cewkbewk is the answer.
Be generous - all proceeds go to the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen.
Only £15 in hardback from www.a-love-supreme.com/product-page...
@paulswinney.bsky.social/@lightaperture.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Looking for the perfect gift for someone from Wearside?
Then Paul Swinney's Mackem Cewkbewk is the answer.
Be generous - all proceeds go to the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen.
Only £15 in hardback from www.a-love-supreme.com/product-page...
@paulswinney.bsky.social/@lightaperture.bsky.social
Then Paul Swinney's Mackem Cewkbewk is the answer.
Be generous - all proceeds go to the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen.
Only £15 in hardback from www.a-love-supreme.com/product-page...
@paulswinney.bsky.social/@lightaperture.bsky.social
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All Dictators should “Beware the Ides of March”.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the 15 March 44 BC, the Ides of March.
The Roman dictator was launching a series of political and social reforms when he was assassinated on this day, by a group of nobles, among whom were Cassius and Brutus.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the 15 March 44 BC, the Ides of March.
The Roman dictator was launching a series of political and social reforms when he was assassinated on this day, by a group of nobles, among whom were Cassius and Brutus.
March 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
All Dictators should “Beware the Ides of March”.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the 15 March 44 BC, the Ides of March.
The Roman dictator was launching a series of political and social reforms when he was assassinated on this day, by a group of nobles, among whom were Cassius and Brutus.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the 15 March 44 BC, the Ides of March.
The Roman dictator was launching a series of political and social reforms when he was assassinated on this day, by a group of nobles, among whom were Cassius and Brutus.
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All Saints, Ryde in context, on the ridge overlooking the pier. The spire in the distance on the left is Holy Trinity. Photograph taken from the Portsmouth ferry.
March 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
All Saints, Ryde in context, on the ridge overlooking the pier. The spire in the distance on the left is Holy Trinity. Photograph taken from the Portsmouth ferry.
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Good afternoon from Starbeck 👋
March 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Good afternoon from Starbeck 👋
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There is a woman on the bus playing TikTok videos on her phone at high volume while everyone tuts and chunters around her.
What is it with no-one thinking they need to wear headphones on public transport these days?! 🎧
What is it with no-one thinking they need to wear headphones on public transport these days?! 🎧
a cat wearing headphones is looking at the camera with a blurry background
ALT: a cat wearing headphones is looking at the camera with a blurry background
media.tenor.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
There is a woman on the bus playing TikTok videos on her phone at high volume while everyone tuts and chunters around her.
What is it with no-one thinking they need to wear headphones on public transport these days?! 🎧
What is it with no-one thinking they need to wear headphones on public transport these days?! 🎧
Today I am at Sunderland travelling to Manchester for Paul Smith's talk to the Transport Ticket Society on British influence on ticketing when much of the map was red.
March 1, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Today I am at Sunderland travelling to Manchester for Paul Smith's talk to the Transport Ticket Society on British influence on ticketing when much of the map was red.
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A leading campaigner against miscarriages of justice has described as “absolutely disgraceful” the fact that a man from Cardiff has been in jail for 20 years for stealing a mobile phone ✍️Martin Shipton wp.me/p8Mk4U-VUF
'Disgrace' of Cardiff man trapped in prison for 20 years for stealing a mobile phone
Martin Shipton A leading campaigner against miscarriages of justice has described as “absolutely disgraceful” the fact that a man from Cardiff has been in jail for 20 years for stealing a mobile phone...
wp.me
February 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A leading campaigner against miscarriages of justice has described as “absolutely disgraceful” the fact that a man from Cardiff has been in jail for 20 years for stealing a mobile phone ✍️Martin Shipton wp.me/p8Mk4U-VUF
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🚨 New on Substack, my post on the planning and development of the Mackworth Estate in Derby ...
open.substack.com/pub/municipa...
open.substack.com/pub/municipa...
The Mackworth Estate, Derby: ‘a residential neighbourhood in full accordance with contemporary town planning principles’
The Mackworth Estate in Derby is a good example of the more ambitious of the new suburban council estates built after World War Two.
open.substack.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🚨 New on Substack, my post on the planning and development of the Mackworth Estate in Derby ...
open.substack.com/pub/municipa...
open.substack.com/pub/municipa...
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A business owner who returned to Wales from London has shared how establishing a business in Carmarthenshire inspired him to learn Welsh and to ensure his business is fully bilingual
Becoming a business owner in Carmarthenshire inspires Paul to learn Welsh
A business owner who returned to Wales from London has shared how establishing a business in Carmarthenshire inspired him to learn Welsh and to ensure his business is fully bilingual. Paul Raven was b...
nation.cymru
February 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A business owner who returned to Wales from London has shared how establishing a business in Carmarthenshire inspired him to learn Welsh and to ensure his business is fully bilingual
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The writer and philosopher Roger Scruton was born #OTD 27 February 1944. In his brilliant 'England, an Elegy', a provocative yet thoughtful description of the Church of England always makes me smile.
February 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The writer and philosopher Roger Scruton was born #OTD 27 February 1944. In his brilliant 'England, an Elegy', a provocative yet thoughtful description of the Church of England always makes me smile.
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A spike in pension credit applications has been recorded, with a 64% jump in successful claims after the Government announced that winter fuel payments would be means-tested
64% jump in pension credit applications being awarded
A spike in pension credit applications has been recorded, with a 64% jump in successful claims after the Government announced that winter fuel payments would be means-tested. Department for Work and P...
nation.cymru
February 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A spike in pension credit applications has been recorded, with a 64% jump in successful claims after the Government announced that winter fuel payments would be means-tested
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Cadw is offering free access to Wales’s iconic historical locations on March 1 in celebration of St David’s Day
Cadw offers free access to historical sites on St David's Day
Cadw is offering free access to Wales’s iconic historical locations on March 1 in celebration of St David’s Day. From castles to abbeys and industrial heritage sites, there are 130 Cadw sites across W...
nation.cymru
February 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Cadw is offering free access to Wales’s iconic historical locations on March 1 in celebration of St David’s Day
At York today for travel to London for a Transport Ticket Society meeting.
February 22, 2025 at 6:59 AM
At York today for travel to London for a Transport Ticket Society meeting.
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It's been a while since I posted on here, but from now on, I plan to share all updates here too.
Here’s a new video ‘A City on the River, by the Sea’.
I never ask usually, but on this occasion I would appreciate any likes and shares ☺️
#sunderland #regeneration
Here’s a new video ‘A City on the River, by the Sea’.
I never ask usually, but on this occasion I would appreciate any likes and shares ☺️
#sunderland #regeneration
youtube.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It's been a while since I posted on here, but from now on, I plan to share all updates here too.
Here’s a new video ‘A City on the River, by the Sea’.
I never ask usually, but on this occasion I would appreciate any likes and shares ☺️
#sunderland #regeneration
Here’s a new video ‘A City on the River, by the Sea’.
I never ask usually, but on this occasion I would appreciate any likes and shares ☺️
#sunderland #regeneration
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Very sad news indeed
There has been railway engineering at the Doncaster Works ‘The Plant’ since 1853. Many world famous locomotives were built, indeed born here including ‘Flying Scotsman’ and ‘Mallard’
The ghosts will be restless in the sheds tonight…
#Doncaster #Yorkshire
There has been railway engineering at the Doncaster Works ‘The Plant’ since 1853. Many world famous locomotives were built, indeed born here including ‘Flying Scotsman’ and ‘Mallard’
The ghosts will be restless in the sheds tonight…
#Doncaster #Yorkshire
Wabtec closure: Company confirms its Doncaster site is to be shut down with 300 jobs at risk
Following the Free Press breaking news this morning about the future of Doncaster company Wabtec, its owners have confirmed the site will be shut down, putting 300 jobs at risk.
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Very sad news indeed
There has been railway engineering at the Doncaster Works ‘The Plant’ since 1853. Many world famous locomotives were built, indeed born here including ‘Flying Scotsman’ and ‘Mallard’
The ghosts will be restless in the sheds tonight…
#Doncaster #Yorkshire
There has been railway engineering at the Doncaster Works ‘The Plant’ since 1853. Many world famous locomotives were built, indeed born here including ‘Flying Scotsman’ and ‘Mallard’
The ghosts will be restless in the sheds tonight…
#Doncaster #Yorkshire
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Cardiff University pushing ahead with plans to open a campus in Kazakhstan while slashing jobs and closing courses at home would be a national disgrace, the Senedd heard
University’s Kazakhstan plans under fire amid funding crisis
Chris Haines ICNN Senedd reporter Cardiff University pushing ahead with plans to open a campus in Kazakhstan while slashing jobs and closing courses at home would be a national disgrace, the Senedd he...
nation.cymru
February 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Cardiff University pushing ahead with plans to open a campus in Kazakhstan while slashing jobs and closing courses at home would be a national disgrace, the Senedd heard
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☎️ #OTD 40 years ago, the Thirties Society (forerunner of C20) launched their famous Phoneboxes Campaign, after the privatisation of BT threatened the classic red kiosks with removal and mass-extinction.
It remains the Society’s most successful and longest-running initiative.🧵
It remains the Society’s most successful and longest-running initiative.🧵
February 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
☎️ #OTD 40 years ago, the Thirties Society (forerunner of C20) launched their famous Phoneboxes Campaign, after the privatisation of BT threatened the classic red kiosks with removal and mass-extinction.
It remains the Society’s most successful and longest-running initiative.🧵
It remains the Society’s most successful and longest-running initiative.🧵
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It's a long game. Historic England has repeatedly recommended these buildings be listed, so far in vain. But we're very patient. Unique piece of architecture.
NEWS: C20 has renewed its 35 year-long campaign to designate the Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Purcell Rooms at the Southbank Centre, as a Certificate of Immunity from listing the brutalist arts complex expires.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/if-not-...
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/if-not-...
February 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It's a long game. Historic England has repeatedly recommended these buildings be listed, so far in vain. But we're very patient. Unique piece of architecture.
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Watching Sweetpea and can't stop wondering why they're using an old non accessible bus. I'm sure there's someone with a preserved low-floor Plaxton Pointer 😅.
February 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Watching Sweetpea and can't stop wondering why they're using an old non accessible bus. I'm sure there's someone with a preserved low-floor Plaxton Pointer 😅.