Louis Allaway
@severn.xyz
rambles about buses and other nonsense
socialist, worcester labour party member, likes trees and brutalism
socialist, worcester labour party member, likes trees and brutalism
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They have gone completely f***ing mad. Seemingly willing to deport anyone (they’re creating a UK version of ICE as you’ll recall) earning less than 38.7k per year or if you’ve ever had housing support and irrespective of whether you have a British spouse or kids. Not in our city, not in our country
The Conservatives have drafted the legislation.
ANY one of the conditions being met leads to ILR being revoked.
If annual income falls below £38,700 for six months (for any reason at all)
The Secretary of State would also have the powers add whatever further conditions they want.
ANY one of the conditions being met leads to ILR being revoked.
If annual income falls below £38,700 for six months (for any reason at all)
The Secretary of State would also have the powers add whatever further conditions they want.
October 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
They have gone completely f***ing mad. Seemingly willing to deport anyone (they’re creating a UK version of ICE as you’ll recall) earning less than 38.7k per year or if you’ve ever had housing support and irrespective of whether you have a British spouse or kids. Not in our city, not in our country
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We have all see the immediate addition of anti immigration rhetoric to the anti-trans talking points.
One lesson: do not fall for this racist bullshit. Not once. Not ever.
If you have in the past? Examine your heart and do better.
• Learning is okay.
• Racism and transphobia aren’t.
One lesson: do not fall for this racist bullshit. Not once. Not ever.
If you have in the past? Examine your heart and do better.
• Learning is okay.
• Racism and transphobia aren’t.
April 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We have all see the immediate addition of anti immigration rhetoric to the anti-trans talking points.
One lesson: do not fall for this racist bullshit. Not once. Not ever.
If you have in the past? Examine your heart and do better.
• Learning is okay.
• Racism and transphobia aren’t.
One lesson: do not fall for this racist bullshit. Not once. Not ever.
If you have in the past? Examine your heart and do better.
• Learning is okay.
• Racism and transphobia aren’t.
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I’ve written a piece on the ever-growing evidence that interventions like 20mph zones save lives, and given this asking why there’s still even a big debate about implementing them. Includes v wise context from no-relation @ianwalker.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?
Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I’ve written a piece on the ever-growing evidence that interventions like 20mph zones save lives, and given this asking why there’s still even a big debate about implementing them. Includes v wise context from no-relation @ianwalker.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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As usual a busy day in Westminster today, but it was particularly good to touch base with Minister Bridget Philipson on our mission to break down the barriers to opportunity!
February 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
As usual a busy day in Westminster today, but it was particularly good to touch base with Minister Bridget Philipson on our mission to break down the barriers to opportunity!
with the labour ai stuff, the key bit for me is wanting go keep the tech sovereign imho, that's where the growth will come from
January 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
with the labour ai stuff, the key bit for me is wanting go keep the tech sovereign imho, that's where the growth will come from
Just went into a WHSmiths post office - admittedly past the 2nd class posting deadline and with a scraggly bag with some goods + a card I bought about 10 minutes prior.
They couldn't give me tape to package it up!!
They couldn't give me tape to package it up!!
December 19, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Just went into a WHSmiths post office - admittedly past the 2nd class posting deadline and with a scraggly bag with some goods + a card I bought about 10 minutes prior.
They couldn't give me tape to package it up!!
They couldn't give me tape to package it up!!
"Ministers should be mindful of the towns and villages where a district council is the most visible elected body – and may also be different, politically, from the surrounding county."
Think this is a vital point for shire cities like here in Worcester.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Think this is a vital point for shire cities like here in Worcester.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on local government reform: the risk is disruption but no progress | Editorial
Editorial: The white paper promises devolution. But sweeping away district councils will not drive growth
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2024 at 4:58 PM
"Ministers should be mindful of the towns and villages where a district council is the most visible elected body – and may also be different, politically, from the surrounding county."
Think this is a vital point for shire cities like here in Worcester.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Think this is a vital point for shire cities like here in Worcester.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Extraordinary story from BBC Panorama, which claims Severn Trent Water has invented a £1.68bn “asset”, and is paying out more in dividends than it’s making in profit…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Major water company uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn
A substantial Severn Trent Water investment is based on IOU notes - BBC Panorama finds.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Extraordinary story from BBC Panorama, which claims Severn Trent Water has invented a £1.68bn “asset”, and is paying out more in dividends than it’s making in profit…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Picked up the latest molchat doma album from bandcamp... it's really good not sure why I put it off for so long. #molchatdoma
December 9, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Picked up the latest molchat doma album from bandcamp... it's really good not sure why I put it off for so long. #molchatdoma
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The Scott Trust has given the go-ahead for The Observer to be sold to Tortoise Media.
The decision was made at a meeting of the Scott Trust board at 9pm last night – as around 500 Guardian and Observer journalists neared the end of their two-day strike
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
The decision was made at a meeting of the Scott Trust board at 9pm last night – as around 500 Guardian and Observer journalists neared the end of their two-day strike
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
Scott Trust approves sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media
Observer sold: Press Gazette understands that the Scott Trust board has given the go ahead for Tortoise Media to acquire the Observer
pressgazette.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 10:15 AM
The Scott Trust has given the go-ahead for The Observer to be sold to Tortoise Media.
The decision was made at a meeting of the Scott Trust board at 9pm last night – as around 500 Guardian and Observer journalists neared the end of their two-day strike
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
The decision was made at a meeting of the Scott Trust board at 9pm last night – as around 500 Guardian and Observer journalists neared the end of their two-day strike
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
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British music is booming at the top - but we’re losing the pathway so many rely on to get there.
Community assets are safest in community hands. We must safeguard our incredible cultural export by bringing more grassroots venues into community ownership.
https://buff.ly/3OqvPk1
Community assets are safest in community hands. We must safeguard our incredible cultural export by bringing more grassroots venues into community ownership.
https://buff.ly/3OqvPk1
UK music contributes record £7.6billion to the economy – while the grassroots remain under threat
UK music contributes record £7.6billion to the economy – while the grassroots remain under threat with 125 venues closing in 2023.
buff.ly
November 21, 2024 at 1:28 PM
British music is booming at the top - but we’re losing the pathway so many rely on to get there.
Community assets are safest in community hands. We must safeguard our incredible cultural export by bringing more grassroots venues into community ownership.
https://buff.ly/3OqvPk1
Community assets are safest in community hands. We must safeguard our incredible cultural export by bringing more grassroots venues into community ownership.
https://buff.ly/3OqvPk1
Go follow the Worcester Labour account!!!
Transport secretary Louise Haigh has announced £100m of government funding to improve buses across the West Midlands.
This includes £9.3m for Worcestershire, which could be used to extend the county’s on demand bus service.
This includes £9.3m for Worcestershire, which could be used to extend the county’s on demand bus service.
November 21, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Go follow the Worcester Labour account!!!
Good read www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Wales’s 20mph speed limit saves lives and money. So why has it become a culture-war battlefield? | Will Hayward
In a world of online outrage, evidence is no longer enough – for a policy to work, politicians must explain it and stick by it, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Good read www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ahead of the Chancellor's announcement in her Mansion House speech today, news on the creation of a new Co-operatives and Mutuals Council underlines the Government's commitment to growing this key sector.
November 14, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Ahead of the Chancellor's announcement in her Mansion House speech today, news on the creation of a new Co-operatives and Mutuals Council underlines the Government's commitment to growing this key sector.
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ChatGPT answering English voice queries in Welsh, while also admitting its version of “Welsh” is partially trained on misidentified clips of people speaking English, is delightful. on.ft.com/3yNOgej
English ChatGPT users flummoxed by language glitch as bot turns Welsh
OpenAI chatbot spontaneously responds in Celtic language
on.ft.com
August 15, 2024 at 7:36 AM
ChatGPT answering English voice queries in Welsh, while also admitting its version of “Welsh” is partially trained on misidentified clips of people speaking English, is delightful. on.ft.com/3yNOgej
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he has a question
January 4, 2024 at 8:27 AM
he has a question
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