Philip Cullen
@philipcullen.bsky.social
🇬🇧 🇪🇺Consultant, Lecturer, Writer, Executive Coach - #FBPE #Leadership,#Change, #PersonalDevelopment. Views my own. Retweets not necessarily an endorsement.
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Strange to be accused of being a "grifter" by Michael Gove (speaking where I can't sue him), whose Cabinet Office administered the VIP lane. GLP pays me what I always said it would: the salary of a backbench MP. And I earn from it maybe 5-10% of what I would if I was still a tax KC.
@jolyonmaugham.bsky.social
You get *two* epithets in the latest ‘Eye: “thin-skinned” from the Eye itself and “politically motivated grifter” from none other than the saintly Michael Gove.
You get *two* epithets in the latest ‘Eye: “thin-skinned” from the Eye itself and “politically motivated grifter” from none other than the saintly Michael Gove.
March 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Strange to be accused of being a "grifter" by Michael Gove (speaking where I can't sue him), whose Cabinet Office administered the VIP lane. GLP pays me what I always said it would: the salary of a backbench MP. And I earn from it maybe 5-10% of what I would if I was still a tax KC.
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In this crazy, unstable and dangerous world it is utter madness to remain out of the EU.
#RejoinEU
#Rejoin
#RejoinEU
#Rejoin
a blue flag with yellow stars in a circle waving in the wind
Alt: a blue flag with yellow stars in a circle waving in the wind
media.tenor.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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February 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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UK banks paid “advance commissions” to car dealers, encouraged them to push costlier loans to consumers.
Now banks face a possible compensation bill of £44bn, which govt is trying to obstruct.
Anything that banks have not mis-sold, as execs chase bonuses but bear no responsibility.
Now banks face a possible compensation bill of £44bn, which govt is trying to obstruct.
Anything that banks have not mis-sold, as execs chase bonuses but bear no responsibility.
UK lenders paid car dealers cash upfront that may have led to costlier loans
Exclusive: ‘Advance commissions’ said to total millions of pounds allegedly pushed customers to certain providers
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
UK banks paid “advance commissions” to car dealers, encouraged them to push costlier loans to consumers.
Now banks face a possible compensation bill of £44bn, which govt is trying to obstruct.
Anything that banks have not mis-sold, as execs chase bonuses but bear no responsibility.
Now banks face a possible compensation bill of £44bn, which govt is trying to obstruct.
Anything that banks have not mis-sold, as execs chase bonuses but bear no responsibility.
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It is my duty to report that the Daily Mail, through its lawyers RPC, seems to have abandoned its hopeless attempt to bully us into submission with feeble defamation threats.
Since putting up this crowdfunding page, the Daily Mail has sent us, through their lawyers (RPC), two defamation threats.
A few points about them. 🧵
goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...
A few points about them. 🧵
goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...
The Daily Mail Group needs to be held to account for protecting a sexual predator | Good Law Project
goodlawproject.org
February 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It is my duty to report that the Daily Mail, through its lawyers RPC, seems to have abandoned its hopeless attempt to bully us into submission with feeble defamation threats.
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As Labour touts more brutal cuts to benefits, how is this different from life under the Tories?
Reeves tweaks non-dom tax law because of “concerns” but ignores the cries of disabled, old, sick, poor. Poor are expendable. Wealthy potential donors less so.
Govt must change direction.
Reeves tweaks non-dom tax law because of “concerns” but ignores the cries of disabled, old, sick, poor. Poor are expendable. Wealthy potential donors less so.
Govt must change direction.
As Labour touts more brutal cuts to benefits, how is this different from life under the Tories? | Frances Ryan
There may be no nasty impulse to punish ‘skivers’, but the end result – those who need help most hit hardest – is exactly the same, says columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:11 AM
As Labour touts more brutal cuts to benefits, how is this different from life under the Tories?
Reeves tweaks non-dom tax law because of “concerns” but ignores the cries of disabled, old, sick, poor. Poor are expendable. Wealthy potential donors less so.
Govt must change direction.
Reeves tweaks non-dom tax law because of “concerns” but ignores the cries of disabled, old, sick, poor. Poor are expendable. Wealthy potential donors less so.
Govt must change direction.
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Lucy Manzano, head of the Dover Port Health Authority: "Defra have continually stated that there are robust controls in place. There are not. They don't exist."
The previous Tory government had 4 years to sort this out. The system they set up is shoddy at best. #Brexit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The previous Tory government had 4 years to sort this out. The system they set up is shoddy at best. #Brexit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says
Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Lucy Manzano, head of the Dover Port Health Authority: "Defra have continually stated that there are robust controls in place. There are not. They don't exist."
The previous Tory government had 4 years to sort this out. The system they set up is shoddy at best. #Brexit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The previous Tory government had 4 years to sort this out. The system they set up is shoddy at best. #Brexit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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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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Did you see the BBC's shocking Countryfile report on how post-Brexit food and plant checks at our border are driving up prices for everyday Brits? 👇
February 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Did you see the BBC's shocking Countryfile report on how post-Brexit food and plant checks at our border are driving up prices for everyday Brits? 👇
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The fact that this exists around us but we got stuck on this stupid planet with a bunch of man babies trying to work out their grievances is just so annoying.
January 31, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The fact that this exists around us but we got stuck on this stupid planet with a bunch of man babies trying to work out their grievances is just so annoying.
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Just listened back to @sianberry.bsky.social on Nicky Campbell on BBC 5Live from yesterday.
Thank GOD for an MP who recognises that the UK needs people to protect our welfare state with an ageing population.
Whoever that Labour MP on with you was was a total disaster🤦♀️
Thank GOD for an MP who recognises that the UK needs people to protect our welfare state with an ageing population.
Whoever that Labour MP on with you was was a total disaster🤦♀️
January 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Just listened back to @sianberry.bsky.social on Nicky Campbell on BBC 5Live from yesterday.
Thank GOD for an MP who recognises that the UK needs people to protect our welfare state with an ageing population.
Whoever that Labour MP on with you was was a total disaster🤦♀️
Thank GOD for an MP who recognises that the UK needs people to protect our welfare state with an ageing population.
Whoever that Labour MP on with you was was a total disaster🤦♀️
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If I were Canadian PM I would immediately:
1. Create a new $15B science fund
2. Offer any credentialed US scientist funding for lab startup and replacement of NIH grants if they move to Canada
3. Immediate permanent residency
4. Citizenship after 2 years
Overnight a science superpower
If I were Canadian PM I would immediately:
1. Create a new $15B science fund
2. Offer any credentialed US scientist funding for lab startup and replacement of NIH grants if they move to Canada
3. Immediate permanent residency
4. Citizenship after 2 years
Overnight a science superpower
January 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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If I were Canadian PM I would immediately:
1. Create a new $15B science fund
2. Offer any credentialed US scientist funding for lab startup and replacement of NIH grants if they move to Canada
3. Immediate permanent residency
4. Citizenship after 2 years
Overnight a science superpower
If I were Canadian PM I would immediately:
1. Create a new $15B science fund
2. Offer any credentialed US scientist funding for lab startup and replacement of NIH grants if they move to Canada
3. Immediate permanent residency
4. Citizenship after 2 years
Overnight a science superpower
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He’s running out of time - the pool is shrinking fast.
January 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
He’s running out of time - the pool is shrinking fast.
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hey question, is this bad?
January 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM
hey question, is this bad?
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Anyone can become an MP. No training is required, and then they set the rules for everyone else. That’s absurd. All prospective parliamentarians and councillors should have to take an exam to prove their competence. youtu.be/JhUcUt15eB8?...
People standing for parliament should have to prove they’re competent
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Anyone can become an MP. No training is required, and then they set the rules for everyone else. That’s absurd. All prospective parliamentarians and councillors should have to take an exam to prove their competence. youtu.be/JhUcUt15eB8?...
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The London Economic: Fisherman admits to GB News he regrets voting for Brexit
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/fisherm...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/fisherm...
Fisherman admits to GB News he regrets voting for Brexit
Even some of the staunchest Brexiteers have changed their tune, and an increasing amount of people are admitting they regret voting to leave.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The London Economic: Fisherman admits to GB News he regrets voting for Brexit
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/fisherm...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/fisherm...
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In UK, the 6th largest economy.
1m retirees skip meals.
1 in 10 retirees malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.
7m pensioners turning down heating.
2m have unmet needs for care/support.
In 2022, 110,000 pensioners died from fuel poverty.
What future?
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
1m retirees skip meals.
1 in 10 retirees malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.
7m pensioners turning down heating.
2m have unmet needs for care/support.
In 2022, 110,000 pensioners died from fuel poverty.
What future?
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
Pensioner poverty in the world’s sixth largest economy is a political choice
The hardship inflicted on retirees now will surely visit future retirees unless steps are taken to alleviate misery.
leftfootforward.org
January 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In UK, the 6th largest economy.
1m retirees skip meals.
1 in 10 retirees malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.
7m pensioners turning down heating.
2m have unmet needs for care/support.
In 2022, 110,000 pensioners died from fuel poverty.
What future?
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
1m retirees skip meals.
1 in 10 retirees malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.
7m pensioners turning down heating.
2m have unmet needs for care/support.
In 2022, 110,000 pensioners died from fuel poverty.
What future?
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
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Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties
Australia is set to introduce a new bill capping the amount billionaires can spend on political parties, proving it really is that simple.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
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Thames Water prices will be hiked by £19 a month from April.
Sewage will be dumped in rivers, leaks will go unplugged, dividends will be paid, cost of servicing,£17bn debt passed to customers, execs will be rewarded for fleecing people.
Predatory capitalism.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Sewage will be dumped in rivers, leaks will go unplugged, dividends will be paid, cost of servicing,£17bn debt passed to customers, execs will be rewarded for fleecing people.
Predatory capitalism.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Thames Water confirm it WILL hike customers' prices by £19 a month
Thames Water has announced plans to increase its prices by £19 a month in a move which it says is to invest in infrastructure over the next five years amid a spike in sewage pollution incidents.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Thames Water prices will be hiked by £19 a month from April.
Sewage will be dumped in rivers, leaks will go unplugged, dividends will be paid, cost of servicing,£17bn debt passed to customers, execs will be rewarded for fleecing people.
Predatory capitalism.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Sewage will be dumped in rivers, leaks will go unplugged, dividends will be paid, cost of servicing,£17bn debt passed to customers, execs will be rewarded for fleecing people.
Predatory capitalism.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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No, Brexit could never work. It was a terrible lie missold to people who deserved better by crooks and chancers. Take some responsibility for goodness sake.
January 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
No, Brexit could never work. It was a terrible lie missold to people who deserved better by crooks and chancers. Take some responsibility for goodness sake.
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England water companies use disinformation tactics similar to fossil fuel & tobacco industries with the widespread use of greenwashing to downplay the environmental harm they cause.
They describe sewage overflows as “heavily diluted rainwater”.
Can't trust them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
They describe sewage overflows as “heavily diluted rainwater”.
Can't trust them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Water companies in England ‘use greenwashing playbook to hide environmental harm’
Researchers say companies have prolonged injustice and exaggerated cost of solving infrastructure problems
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
England water companies use disinformation tactics similar to fossil fuel & tobacco industries with the widespread use of greenwashing to downplay the environmental harm they cause.
They describe sewage overflows as “heavily diluted rainwater”.
Can't trust them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
They describe sewage overflows as “heavily diluted rainwater”.
Can't trust them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Rachel Reeves' big idea for pension fund investment only works if interest rates remain high, but they should not and will not. When they fall, her new pension proposal will fall with it. Is she really so clueless she can't see that? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/01...
More economic folly from Rachel Reeves
It is time for more gimmicks from our beloved Chancellor of the Exchequer this morning. According to a Downing Street press release issued today:
Working people and businesses are set to benefit from ...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Rachel Reeves' big idea for pension fund investment only works if interest rates remain high, but they should not and will not. When they fall, her new pension proposal will fall with it. Is she really so clueless she can't see that? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/01...
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This guy stared at me the entire way from DC to LA and I was convinced he was going to follow me and kill me before I realized his sunglasses were just on the back of his head.
January 26, 2025 at 5:56 AM
This guy stared at me the entire way from DC to LA and I was convinced he was going to follow me and kill me before I realized his sunglasses were just on the back of his head.
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First train of the day (GWR)
Over priced, over crowded, tap not working in the loo, no soap, and the toilet squirts out when flushed.
Privitisation ladies and gentleman...
And you want to give these vultures our NHS?
Over priced, over crowded, tap not working in the loo, no soap, and the toilet squirts out when flushed.
Privitisation ladies and gentleman...
And you want to give these vultures our NHS?
January 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
First train of the day (GWR)
Over priced, over crowded, tap not working in the loo, no soap, and the toilet squirts out when flushed.
Privitisation ladies and gentleman...
And you want to give these vultures our NHS?
Over priced, over crowded, tap not working in the loo, no soap, and the toilet squirts out when flushed.
Privitisation ladies and gentleman...
And you want to give these vultures our NHS?
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The only way this could have gone worse for her was if she'd said Maxwell's Silver Hammer
January 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The only way this could have gone worse for her was if she'd said Maxwell's Silver Hammer