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I fear we are seeing in the UK what has become abundantly clear in the US: for all their power and privilege, elites and institutions are absolute cowards in the face of right-wing authoritarianism. Weak, weak, weak, as Tony Blair once said
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I fear we are seeing in the UK what has become abundantly clear in the US: for all their power and privilege, elites and institutions are absolute cowards in the face of right-wing authoritarianism. Weak, weak, weak, as Tony Blair once said
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@pimlicat.bsky.social @sturdyalex.bsky.social @quietriotpod.bsky.social This must be a contender for your "good news / grin & bear it" slot!
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9-yr-old Ukrainian Sasha Paskal has won gold&bronze medals at the All-Ukrainian Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition "Black Sea Cup"
In the summer of 2022she was seriously injured by a Russian strike and underwent a leg amputation
Sasha didn’t give up.She went through rehabilitation
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In the summer of 2022she was seriously injured by a Russian strike and underwent a leg amputation
Sasha didn’t give up.She went through rehabilitation
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October 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM
@pimlicat.bsky.social @sturdyalex.bsky.social @quietriotpod.bsky.social This must be a contender for your "good news / grin & bear it" slot!
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Reform has lost 11 councillors and 2 MPs in a matter of months… and when I say ‘lost’ I mean, they’ve quit following rows, impropriety or inability to do their jobs.
So, if Brexit weren’t proof enough, then this barrelling shitshow should confirm forever that they should be nowhere near govt.
So, if Brexit weren’t proof enough, then this barrelling shitshow should confirm forever that they should be nowhere near govt.
July 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Reform has lost 11 councillors and 2 MPs in a matter of months… and when I say ‘lost’ I mean, they’ve quit following rows, impropriety or inability to do their jobs.
So, if Brexit weren’t proof enough, then this barrelling shitshow should confirm forever that they should be nowhere near govt.
So, if Brexit weren’t proof enough, then this barrelling shitshow should confirm forever that they should be nowhere near govt.
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We particularly welcome:
- integrating childcare into wider services
- more oversight of the finances of childcare providers
- a stronger role for local authorities to shape local childcare systems
This will create an early years system which helps all families thrive [2/3]
- integrating childcare into wider services
- more oversight of the finances of childcare providers
- a stronger role for local authorities to shape local childcare systems
This will create an early years system which helps all families thrive [2/3]
July 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We particularly welcome:
- integrating childcare into wider services
- more oversight of the finances of childcare providers
- a stronger role for local authorities to shape local childcare systems
This will create an early years system which helps all families thrive [2/3]
- integrating childcare into wider services
- more oversight of the finances of childcare providers
- a stronger role for local authorities to shape local childcare systems
This will create an early years system which helps all families thrive [2/3]
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"We are very sorry about your cancer diagnosis, but you should have thought of that 20 years ago, when you decided to marry a Danish man."
This really is not getting the attention it should. The Tories' latest proposal is to exclude *any household that includes any foreign national from any benefit*.
And when asked about it, they keep citing small boat crossings - a minute fraction of migration - to justify it. ~AA
And when asked about it, they keep citing small boat crossings - a minute fraction of migration - to justify it. ~AA
July 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"We are very sorry about your cancer diagnosis, but you should have thought of that 20 years ago, when you decided to marry a Danish man."
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Suspended Reform UK Kent county councillor Daniel Taylor appears in court accused of threats to kill wife
This news finally comes out. Blimey.
www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/...
This news finally comes out. Blimey.
www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/...
Suspended Reform councillor appears in court over ‘threats to kill wife’
A councillor suspended by Reform UK has appeared in court accused of making threats to kill his wife.
www.kentonline.co.uk
July 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Suspended Reform UK Kent county councillor Daniel Taylor appears in court accused of threats to kill wife
This news finally comes out. Blimey.
www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/...
This news finally comes out. Blimey.
www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/...
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The entire UK political/media narrative on welfare is that it is "burgeoning", "a burden" & "unsustainable". But how high is it compared to others? UK welfare at 10.8% of GDP in 2023 (including pensions). Finland spends 25.7% of GDP; France 23.8%: both double the UK.
July 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The entire UK political/media narrative on welfare is that it is "burgeoning", "a burden" & "unsustainable". But how high is it compared to others? UK welfare at 10.8% of GDP in 2023 (including pensions). Finland spends 25.7% of GDP; France 23.8%: both double the UK.
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🚨NEW: Paul Nuttall is now Reform UK’s vice chair. Over the years, claims under his name included:
– Tranmere Rovers footballer ❌
– Doctorate in History ❌
– Charity board member ❌
Most didn’t stand up to scrutiny. We dig in 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/07/03/w...
– Tranmere Rovers footballer ❌
– Doctorate in History ❌
– Charity board member ❌
Most didn’t stand up to scrutiny. We dig in 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/07/03/w...
Who is Paul Nuttall? Reform’s new vice chairman has a history of dodgy claims and dubious beliefs
Reform UK’s new vice chairman, Paul Nuttall, has an interesting and illustrious past.Not only did he serve as UKIP leader (from November 2016 to June 2017) and as a MEP (from July 2009 to July 2019), ...
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July 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🚨NEW: Paul Nuttall is now Reform UK’s vice chair. Over the years, claims under his name included:
– Tranmere Rovers footballer ❌
– Doctorate in History ❌
– Charity board member ❌
Most didn’t stand up to scrutiny. We dig in 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/07/03/w...
– Tranmere Rovers footballer ❌
– Doctorate in History ❌
– Charity board member ❌
Most didn’t stand up to scrutiny. We dig in 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/07/03/w...
This is my favourite take on the 'new party' 😃
As someone who puts abbreviations for political parties in spreadsheets, I counsel them not to call their party Assemble.
Politico reports that the left-wing grouping of independents in the Commons (Inc Corbyn) has been "formalising its operation lately, hiring staff to work for the group rather than individual MPs and debating how to go about potentially becoming a proper party." They're discussing a name (Assemble?)
July 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This is my favourite take on the 'new party' 😃
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Reform UK DOLGE Cabinet role for Kent CC will cost £36k per year
An FOI request has revealed that DOLGE will in fact use taxpayers money with Councillor Matthew Fraser getting a £36k allowance for the role on top of his Councillor allowance.
How much will this cost across their councils?
An FOI request has revealed that DOLGE will in fact use taxpayers money with Councillor Matthew Fraser getting a £36k allowance for the role on top of his Councillor allowance.
How much will this cost across their councils?
June 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Reform UK DOLGE Cabinet role for Kent CC will cost £36k per year
An FOI request has revealed that DOLGE will in fact use taxpayers money with Councillor Matthew Fraser getting a £36k allowance for the role on top of his Councillor allowance.
How much will this cost across their councils?
An FOI request has revealed that DOLGE will in fact use taxpayers money with Councillor Matthew Fraser getting a £36k allowance for the role on top of his Councillor allowance.
How much will this cost across their councils?
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Some good news on #NHS, as the latest data shows that in 2023/24 the efficiency standard for breast cancer screening (70%) was reached for the first time since 2019/20.
We're tracking the data as part of our #QualityWatch programme.
Read our full analysis of cancer screening data: buff.ly/x38R7x5
We're tracking the data as part of our #QualityWatch programme.
Read our full analysis of cancer screening data: buff.ly/x38R7x5
June 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Some good news on #NHS, as the latest data shows that in 2023/24 the efficiency standard for breast cancer screening (70%) was reached for the first time since 2019/20.
We're tracking the data as part of our #QualityWatch programme.
Read our full analysis of cancer screening data: buff.ly/x38R7x5
We're tracking the data as part of our #QualityWatch programme.
Read our full analysis of cancer screening data: buff.ly/x38R7x5
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Google has announced that it is de-prioritising fact checks.
This means reliable fact checks from credible organisations might get buried deeper in your search results.
Our blog on this: fullfact.org/technology/t...
This means reliable fact checks from credible organisations might get buried deeper in your search results.
Our blog on this: fullfact.org/technology/t...
June 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Google has announced that it is de-prioritising fact checks.
This means reliable fact checks from credible organisations might get buried deeper in your search results.
Our blog on this: fullfact.org/technology/t...
This means reliable fact checks from credible organisations might get buried deeper in your search results.
Our blog on this: fullfact.org/technology/t...
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It's weird how giving people more money makes them better off and less likely to be in poverty.
A favourite stat in my new report: there was no household income gap between children and pensioners in the early 2000s, but by 2023 it was over £5,000 – and it's projected to get bigger www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
June 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It's weird how giving people more money makes them better off and less likely to be in poverty.
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Voters who have deserted Labour since the election are much more likely to vote Green or Lib Dems, than Reform, new YouGov polling finds.
Green and Lib Dem defectors are also much more likely to consider switching back than Reform voters who overwhelmingly say they're committed to Farage's party
Green and Lib Dem defectors are also much more likely to consider switching back than Reform voters who overwhelmingly say they're committed to Farage's party
June 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Voters who have deserted Labour since the election are much more likely to vote Green or Lib Dems, than Reform, new YouGov polling finds.
Green and Lib Dem defectors are also much more likely to consider switching back than Reform voters who overwhelmingly say they're committed to Farage's party
Green and Lib Dem defectors are also much more likely to consider switching back than Reform voters who overwhelmingly say they're committed to Farage's party
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This was today in parliament. This isn't debate it's incitement. The chances of abortion reform are few and far between but the attacks are relentless. If we miss this moment it's difficult to know when another one will come but we know those opposed won't stop.
June 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This was today in parliament. This isn't debate it's incitement. The chances of abortion reform are few and far between but the attacks are relentless. If we miss this moment it's difficult to know when another one will come but we know those opposed won't stop.
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The UK gov't softened tax reforms on the super rich because of the widely reported “exodus” of millionaires fleeing the UK.
Our new investigation shows that "exodus" was a complete fiction. #BogusExodus #TaxTheSuperRich taxjustice.net/press/millio...
Our new investigation shows that "exodus" was a complete fiction. #BogusExodus #TaxTheSuperRich taxjustice.net/press/millio...
June 10, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The UK gov't softened tax reforms on the super rich because of the widely reported “exodus” of millionaires fleeing the UK.
Our new investigation shows that "exodus" was a complete fiction. #BogusExodus #TaxTheSuperRich taxjustice.net/press/millio...
Our new investigation shows that "exodus" was a complete fiction. #BogusExodus #TaxTheSuperRich taxjustice.net/press/millio...
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Very surprised not to see Reform UK represented on BBC2's Springwatch.
June 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Very surprised not to see Reform UK represented on BBC2's Springwatch.
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Farage just said that lower productivity in Wales "says to you that people don't have belief, they haven't got ambition".
Comical misunderstanding of productivity in economics. What it says is: low investment, old tech, poor training, slow transport etc. Not that Welsh people can't be bothered. ~AA
Comical misunderstanding of productivity in economics. What it says is: low investment, old tech, poor training, slow transport etc. Not that Welsh people can't be bothered. ~AA
June 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Farage just said that lower productivity in Wales "says to you that people don't have belief, they haven't got ambition".
Comical misunderstanding of productivity in economics. What it says is: low investment, old tech, poor training, slow transport etc. Not that Welsh people can't be bothered. ~AA
Comical misunderstanding of productivity in economics. What it says is: low investment, old tech, poor training, slow transport etc. Not that Welsh people can't be bothered. ~AA
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US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians
US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians
Research shows that decades of policy choices shaped today’s fragmented health care system – which is precisely why reform is so difficult.
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June 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians
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This. This. This.
Should we follow Putin out of the ECHR?
Or is it just another Brexit where we give up our rights in the vain pursuit of making migrants disappear?
Or is it just another Brexit where we give up our rights in the vain pursuit of making migrants disappear?
June 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This. This. This.
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Everyone deserves the facts—especially when it comes to their health.
Please donate to our BBC Radio 4 appeal, presented by Martha Kearney, today to help us fight harmful misinformation: t.co/U50vHmMxFC
#R4Appeal
Please donate to our BBC Radio 4 appeal, presented by Martha Kearney, today to help us fight harmful misinformation: t.co/U50vHmMxFC
#R4Appeal
June 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Everyone deserves the facts—especially when it comes to their health.
Please donate to our BBC Radio 4 appeal, presented by Martha Kearney, today to help us fight harmful misinformation: t.co/U50vHmMxFC
#R4Appeal
Please donate to our BBC Radio 4 appeal, presented by Martha Kearney, today to help us fight harmful misinformation: t.co/U50vHmMxFC
#R4Appeal
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Some councillors are profoundly unfit to hold public office and should not be allowed anywhere near children’s services.
June 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Some councillors are profoundly unfit to hold public office and should not be allowed anywhere near children’s services.
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Everything you need to know about the British voting public
June 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Everything you need to know about the British voting public
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Your occasional reminder that in two years' time, Nigel Farage will be taking his gold plated £73,000 annual EU pension.
June 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Your occasional reminder that in two years' time, Nigel Farage will be taking his gold plated £73,000 annual EU pension.