Neil Skinner
@skinner.bsky.social
Sheffield born and bred. Always looking for something to eat or drink. Run , climb , ski.
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All estate agents should apologise, not just those working for Rachel Reeves
October 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
All estate agents should apologise, not just those working for Rachel Reeves
Let’s only ever call them “Farage boats” from here on in.
October 1, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Let’s only ever call them “Farage boats” from here on in.
Is it illegal for a UK government to break a manifesto promise ?
Labour really needs to pull on the big tax levers (Income tax and VAT) but seemingly tied their hands by saying they wouldn’t put those up in the manifesto ?
But can’t they just say force majeure and do it anyway ??
Labour really needs to pull on the big tax levers (Income tax and VAT) but seemingly tied their hands by saying they wouldn’t put those up in the manifesto ?
But can’t they just say force majeure and do it anyway ??
August 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Is it illegal for a UK government to break a manifesto promise ?
Labour really needs to pull on the big tax levers (Income tax and VAT) but seemingly tied their hands by saying they wouldn’t put those up in the manifesto ?
But can’t they just say force majeure and do it anyway ??
Labour really needs to pull on the big tax levers (Income tax and VAT) but seemingly tied their hands by saying they wouldn’t put those up in the manifesto ?
But can’t they just say force majeure and do it anyway ??
IHT should be abolished - not because of the tax or otherwise that it raises but because it is so bloody complicated .
Take a look at the basic form (IHT400) everyone must complete to get probate- its a flipping head spinner - and you have to do this just after a loved one as passed away .
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Take a look at the basic form (IHT400) everyone must complete to get probate- its a flipping head spinner - and you have to do this just after a loved one as passed away .
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assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
July 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
IHT should be abolished - not because of the tax or otherwise that it raises but because it is so bloody complicated .
Take a look at the basic form (IHT400) everyone must complete to get probate- its a flipping head spinner - and you have to do this just after a loved one as passed away .
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Take a look at the basic form (IHT400) everyone must complete to get probate- its a flipping head spinner - and you have to do this just after a loved one as passed away .
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Exclusive: Sheffield’s secret lab working on the UK’s next nuclear warheads
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/exclusive-sh...
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/exclusive-sh...
Exclusive: Sheffield’s secret lab working on the UK’s next nuclear warheads
“We already have a secure cell in Sheffield…”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
July 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Exclusive: Sheffield’s secret lab working on the UK’s next nuclear warheads
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/exclusive-sh...
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/exclusive-sh...
I really should stop even looking briefly at twitter.
Within 5 minutes I can feel the anger rising.
So many thick people.
Within 5 minutes I can feel the anger rising.
So many thick people.
July 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I really should stop even looking briefly at twitter.
Within 5 minutes I can feel the anger rising.
So many thick people.
Within 5 minutes I can feel the anger rising.
So many thick people.
NHS should be allowed to charge for “fast passes”
Rich people can pay to be seen quicker. At competitive rates (compared to private).
But money goes directly to NHS for improvements for everyone instead of being taken by greedy private healthcare.
No one complains when I do this at Alton towers.
Rich people can pay to be seen quicker. At competitive rates (compared to private).
But money goes directly to NHS for improvements for everyone instead of being taken by greedy private healthcare.
No one complains when I do this at Alton towers.
July 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NHS should be allowed to charge for “fast passes”
Rich people can pay to be seen quicker. At competitive rates (compared to private).
But money goes directly to NHS for improvements for everyone instead of being taken by greedy private healthcare.
No one complains when I do this at Alton towers.
Rich people can pay to be seen quicker. At competitive rates (compared to private).
But money goes directly to NHS for improvements for everyone instead of being taken by greedy private healthcare.
No one complains when I do this at Alton towers.
UK should legislate that all new cars are fitted with dashcams (4K front, full HD minimum rear) with sufficient storage and ability to connect to phones.
Footage can already be uploaded to local police portals and people do get prosecuted / fined / points etc so kind of self funding
Footage can already be uploaded to local police portals and people do get prosecuted / fined / points etc so kind of self funding
July 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
UK should legislate that all new cars are fitted with dashcams (4K front, full HD minimum rear) with sufficient storage and ability to connect to phones.
Footage can already be uploaded to local police portals and people do get prosecuted / fined / points etc so kind of self funding
Footage can already be uploaded to local police portals and people do get prosecuted / fined / points etc so kind of self funding
Just let Thames water go bust and let someone buy it out of administration. (Or nationalise it but still let the debt get wiped out)
Wipe out all the debt
But make sure the greedy fuckers running it are all fired.
Wipe out all the debt
But make sure the greedy fuckers running it are all fired.
July 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Just let Thames water go bust and let someone buy it out of administration. (Or nationalise it but still let the debt get wiped out)
Wipe out all the debt
But make sure the greedy fuckers running it are all fired.
Wipe out all the debt
But make sure the greedy fuckers running it are all fired.
When do we start actually cracking down on Russians going on holiday in the EU ?
Hotels should be told to turn down bookings - you have to present passports on check in whenever and wherever I have holidayed across Europe ?
Or are they all travelling on fake passports ?
Hotels should be told to turn down bookings - you have to present passports on check in whenever and wherever I have holidayed across Europe ?
Or are they all travelling on fake passports ?
July 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
When do we start actually cracking down on Russians going on holiday in the EU ?
Hotels should be told to turn down bookings - you have to present passports on check in whenever and wherever I have holidayed across Europe ?
Or are they all travelling on fake passports ?
Hotels should be told to turn down bookings - you have to present passports on check in whenever and wherever I have holidayed across Europe ?
Or are they all travelling on fake passports ?
Did JD Vance kill the pope ?
April 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Did JD Vance kill the pope ?
As musk lurches even further right, Tesla is looking like a poor option for anyone considering a new car.
February 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
As musk lurches even further right, Tesla is looking like a poor option for anyone considering a new car.
This is such a stupid idea
UK demands ability to access Apple users’ encrypted data www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK demands ability to access Apple users’ encrypted data www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK demands ability to access Apple users’ encrypted data
Expert says government has ‘lit the blue touch paper on a truly enormous fight’ as it challenges firm’s privacy stance
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is such a stupid idea
UK demands ability to access Apple users’ encrypted data www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK demands ability to access Apple users’ encrypted data www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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@gavinesler.bsky.social encourage your followers to sign this petition. Let's force a parliamentary debate and start moving the mood in Westminster.
Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...
petition.parliament.uk
January 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
@gavinesler.bsky.social encourage your followers to sign this petition. Let's force a parliamentary debate and start moving the mood in Westminster.
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😂😂😂
January 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
😂😂😂
Decided I have finally had enough of the way Twitter (and Musk) has gone.
The place is now a complete cesspit.
Deactivated my account and will not be going back.
The place is now a complete cesspit.
Deactivated my account and will not be going back.
January 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Decided I have finally had enough of the way Twitter (and Musk) has gone.
The place is now a complete cesspit.
Deactivated my account and will not be going back.
The place is now a complete cesspit.
Deactivated my account and will not be going back.
Crucible has cancelled tonight’s performance of Little shop of horrors. @helpsheffield.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Crucible has cancelled tonight’s performance of Little shop of horrors. @helpsheffield.bsky.social
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Inheritance tax really is a bit crap . Stress on the bereaved having to work it all out (and one assumes every executor has to do the sums even if it’s obvious no tax would be due). The rich dodge it anyway. It only raises £7billion. And it’s widely loathed (even though only 4 % of estates pay it).
November 30, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Inheritance tax really is a bit crap . Stress on the bereaved having to work it all out (and one assumes every executor has to do the sums even if it’s obvious no tax would be due). The rich dodge it anyway. It only raises £7billion. And it’s widely loathed (even though only 4 % of estates pay it).
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Here’s a short story about who wins and loses from the status quo of our inheritance tax rules - and about, what you might politely call ‘sub-optimal’ journalism🧵
November 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Here’s a short story about who wins and loses from the status quo of our inheritance tax rules - and about, what you might politely call ‘sub-optimal’ journalism🧵
Well Threads is as unremittingly grim as everyone said.
November 24, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Well Threads is as unremittingly grim as everyone said.