@stuartgarnet.bsky.social
Lucky to have retired early, now working with two charities. Have campervan, will travel, but only for 90 days out of 180 ☹️. Left of centre. Two ears, two eyes, one mouth, used in those proportions and in that order.
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Reform UK Council Grifter in Northumberland.
Councillor Shaun Knowles turned up to a meeting yesterday for the first time in just under 6 months.
This means he avoids disqualification by just a few days and keeps his councillor salary.
Councillor Shaun Knowles turned up to a meeting yesterday for the first time in just under 6 months.
This means he avoids disqualification by just a few days and keeps his councillor salary.
November 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Reform UK Council Grifter in Northumberland.
Councillor Shaun Knowles turned up to a meeting yesterday for the first time in just under 6 months.
This means he avoids disqualification by just a few days and keeps his councillor salary.
Councillor Shaun Knowles turned up to a meeting yesterday for the first time in just under 6 months.
This means he avoids disqualification by just a few days and keeps his councillor salary.
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The government has recovered £74m from excessive profits made by companies running asylum accommodation, the BBC can reveal.
The Home Office said it had recouped the money following a review of contracts after Labour came to power last year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Home Office said it had recouped the money following a review of contracts after Labour came to power last year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The government has recovered £74m from excessive profits made by companies running asylum accommodation, the BBC can reveal.
The Home Office said it had recouped the money following a review of contracts after Labour came to power last year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Home Office said it had recouped the money following a review of contracts after Labour came to power last year.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Reform UK Kent Council are being criticised for spending on wasteful road projects.
It’s all the u-turns they’re making.
It’s all the u-turns they’re making.
October 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Reform UK Kent Council are being criticised for spending on wasteful road projects.
It’s all the u-turns they’re making.
It’s all the u-turns they’re making.
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Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
October 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
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Private Eye offers up an excellently scornful commentary on the relentless polling. It’s become ridiculous and has oversimplified our politics to dangerous levels of stupid and irresponsible.
October 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Private Eye offers up an excellently scornful commentary on the relentless polling. It’s become ridiculous and has oversimplified our politics to dangerous levels of stupid and irresponsible.
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Incomers: the myth vs reality of refugees in the UK
Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate
By Jeremy Leslie-Spinks
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate
By Jeremy Leslie-Spinks
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Incomers: the myth vs reality of refugees in the UK
Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Incomers: the myth vs reality of refugees in the UK
Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate
By Jeremy Leslie-Spinks
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate
By Jeremy Leslie-Spinks
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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"Earlier this week, I was denied entry into Israel while on a humanitarian parliamentary delegation..."
...says a Jewish MP who has been to Israel many times.
Israel is no friend of the UK nor any humanitarian principle.
...says a Jewish MP who has been to Israel many times.
Israel is no friend of the UK nor any humanitarian principle.
I’m a British MP, a doctor and Jewish. This is what happened when I tried to enter Israel | Peter Prinsley
Barred from entry on ‘public security’ grounds, I had a moment to reflect on how far the country has fallen, says British MP Peter Prinsley
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"Earlier this week, I was denied entry into Israel while on a humanitarian parliamentary delegation..."
...says a Jewish MP who has been to Israel many times.
Israel is no friend of the UK nor any humanitarian principle.
...says a Jewish MP who has been to Israel many times.
Israel is no friend of the UK nor any humanitarian principle.
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There is no world in which it is normal for the president to publicly call upon his attorney general to hurry up and prosecute his political foes. It’s like the Watergate tapes but posted on social media. Let’s get a grip on what’s happening here.
September 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
There is no world in which it is normal for the president to publicly call upon his attorney general to hurry up and prosecute his political foes. It’s like the Watergate tapes but posted on social media. Let’s get a grip on what’s happening here.
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Across England, young people are being denied the play opportunities they need for healthy physical growth, mental wellbeing, and social development...
From closed pools to lost parks: the urgent case for a national play strategy in England
Across England, young people are being denied the play opportunities they need for healthy physical growth, mental wellbeing, and social development
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Across England, young people are being denied the play opportunities they need for healthy physical growth, mental wellbeing, and social development...
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
September 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Farage is ‘not a patriot’ says Davey as Lib Dems propose ‘emergency processing centres’ for migrants
Farage is ‘not a patriot’ says Davey as Lib Dems propose ‘emergency processing centres’ for migrants | LBC
Ed Davey has said Nigel Farage is ‘not a patriot’ on the first day of his party’s conference, as the Lib Dems propose closing asylum hotels in favour of ‘processing centres’.
www.lbc.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Farage is ‘not a patriot’ says Davey as Lib Dems propose ‘emergency processing centres’ for migrants
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But if you dare to criticise me I'll ban you from my party conference bylinetimes.com/2025/09/04/k...
September 17, 2025 at 5:30 AM
But if you dare to criticise me I'll ban you from my party conference bylinetimes.com/2025/09/04/k...
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Attacks on the judiciary by opposition politicians and others are as misplaced as they are dangerous, the attorney general said last night.
Lord Hermer KC made his remarks during a speech on the rule of law delivered in the hall of the Old Bailey.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/attacks-on...
Lord Hermer KC made his remarks during a speech on the rule of law delivered in the hall of the Old Bailey.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/attacks-on...
Attacks on judges ‘dangerous’
Attorney general says rule of law is vital to stability and prosperity
rozenberg.substack.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Attacks on the judiciary by opposition politicians and others are as misplaced as they are dangerous, the attorney general said last night.
Lord Hermer KC made his remarks during a speech on the rule of law delivered in the hall of the Old Bailey.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/attacks-on...
Lord Hermer KC made his remarks during a speech on the rule of law delivered in the hall of the Old Bailey.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/attacks-on...
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UK employee median wage £30,816 (net £25,707).
Millions barely survive, bosses collect up to 1,112 times average wage.
37% on Universal Credit claimants are at work. People surviving on food banks, charity.
Can't revive economy without redistribution.
Millions barely survive, bosses collect up to 1,112 times average wage.
37% on Universal Credit claimants are at work. People surviving on food banks, charity.
Can't revive economy without redistribution.
Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, UK - Office for National Statistics
Monthly estimates of payrolled employees and their pay from HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Real Time Information (RTI) data.
www.ons.gov.uk
September 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
UK employee median wage £30,816 (net £25,707).
Millions barely survive, bosses collect up to 1,112 times average wage.
37% on Universal Credit claimants are at work. People surviving on food banks, charity.
Can't revive economy without redistribution.
Millions barely survive, bosses collect up to 1,112 times average wage.
37% on Universal Credit claimants are at work. People surviving on food banks, charity.
Can't revive economy without redistribution.
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UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services, mostly foreign owned.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services, mostly foreign owned.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.
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The Post Office paid law firm £86m for dealing with the public inquiry into the scandal.
30 years later victims await compensation for false prosecutions. Despite evidence no exec charged.
Fujitsu, lawyers, advisers complicit. Made millions in fees. No contribution to compensation fund.
30 years later victims await compensation for false prosecutions. Despite evidence no exec charged.
Fujitsu, lawyers, advisers complicit. Made millions in fees. No contribution to compensation fund.
‘Utter madness’ as Post Office paid law firm double the cost of scandal public inquiry | Computer Weekly
The Post Office legal representation at public inquiry into Horizon scandal cost twice as much as the actual inquiry
www.computerweekly.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Post Office paid law firm £86m for dealing with the public inquiry into the scandal.
30 years later victims await compensation for false prosecutions. Despite evidence no exec charged.
Fujitsu, lawyers, advisers complicit. Made millions in fees. No contribution to compensation fund.
30 years later victims await compensation for false prosecutions. Despite evidence no exec charged.
Fujitsu, lawyers, advisers complicit. Made millions in fees. No contribution to compensation fund.
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What’s in a flag?
EU flags lit up the Proms as far-right riots marred Westminster – two visions of Britain, one of unity, the other of hate
By Sue Wilson MBE
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
EU flags lit up the Proms as far-right riots marred Westminster – two visions of Britain, one of unity, the other of hate
By Sue Wilson MBE
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
What’s in a flag?
EU flags lit up the Proms as far-right riots marred Westminster – two visions of Britain, one of unity, the other of hate
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
What’s in a flag?
EU flags lit up the Proms as far-right riots marred Westminster – two visions of Britain, one of unity, the other of hate
By Sue Wilson MBE
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
EU flags lit up the Proms as far-right riots marred Westminster – two visions of Britain, one of unity, the other of hate
By Sue Wilson MBE
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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A reminder that the only legislation guaranteeing freedom of expression in the UK is … the ECHR.
They need to take Badenoch’s phone away before she goes full on Freeman of the Land
They need to take Badenoch’s phone away before she goes full on Freeman of the Land
September 17, 2025 at 5:43 AM
A reminder that the only legislation guaranteeing freedom of expression in the UK is … the ECHR.
They need to take Badenoch’s phone away before she goes full on Freeman of the Land
They need to take Badenoch’s phone away before she goes full on Freeman of the Land
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Four people were arrested for an “unauthorised projection”.
This is apparently what counts as a crime now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This is apparently what counts as a crime now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Four arrested after images of Trump and Epstein projected on to Windsor Castle ahead of president’s visit
Trump arrived in Britain late on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit in which he will be hosted by King Charles
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Four people were arrested for an “unauthorised projection”.
This is apparently what counts as a crime now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This is apparently what counts as a crime now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Projections of U.S. President Donald Trump, Britain's Prince Andrew and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were put on display against the walls of Windsor Castle while Trump was in Britain for a state visit.
September 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Projections of U.S. President Donald Trump, Britain's Prince Andrew and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were put on display against the walls of Windsor Castle while Trump was in Britain for a state visit.
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Reform UK wants you to believe that the case that led to Ed Hill reporting Neil Stevens is closed.
Stevens and Robert Sheridan are still under police investigation in relation to election expenses.
Reform UK permanently expels member who reported colleague
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Stevens and Robert Sheridan are still under police investigation in relation to election expenses.
Reform UK permanently expels member who reported colleague
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Reform UK permanently expels member who reported colleague
Party says Ed Hill expressed 'poor judgment' over two issues and claims Neil Stevens recorded some expenses 'in error' meaning 'not a criminal breach'
www.devonlive.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Reform UK wants you to believe that the case that led to Ed Hill reporting Neil Stevens is closed.
Stevens and Robert Sheridan are still under police investigation in relation to election expenses.
Reform UK permanently expels member who reported colleague
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Stevens and Robert Sheridan are still under police investigation in relation to election expenses.
Reform UK permanently expels member who reported colleague
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
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Privatisation isolated small towns and villages. Economic decline follows.
Despite subsidies can't get a direct bus/train from a town like Ludlow to Birmingham.
It is all about profits and shareholders, not needs or community building.
Yet major parties still obsessed with privatisation.
Despite subsidies can't get a direct bus/train from a town like Ludlow to Birmingham.
It is all about profits and shareholders, not needs or community building.
Yet major parties still obsessed with privatisation.
‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’: privatisation a dead end for Ludlow
People in the Shropshire town have been left cut off and frustrated by the collapse of public transport
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Privatisation isolated small towns and villages. Economic decline follows.
Despite subsidies can't get a direct bus/train from a town like Ludlow to Birmingham.
It is all about profits and shareholders, not needs or community building.
Yet major parties still obsessed with privatisation.
Despite subsidies can't get a direct bus/train from a town like Ludlow to Birmingham.
It is all about profits and shareholders, not needs or community building.
Yet major parties still obsessed with privatisation.
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Yup, yesterday was still well short of the size of other marches, but scarily large as well.
I’ve looked into this now.
I can’t find an example of a far right march or rally attracting much more than 10,000.
A far right march on this scale is completely new for the UK.
I can’t find an example of a far right march or rally attracting much more than 10,000.
A far right march on this scale is completely new for the UK.
I’m sure someone will have the stats on it but is this the biggest far right demo since the noontide of Mosley?
apnews.com/article/lond...
apnews.com/article/lond...
September 14, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Yup, yesterday was still well short of the size of other marches, but scarily large as well.
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Sky News says police are "overwhelmed by the numbers". Met coped perfectly well with 2x as many at the pro-Gaza rally, 5x as many at the anti-Brexit march, and 15x as many at London Pride.
They're not overwhelmed by the numbers. They're overwhelmed by the ratio of violent thugs in those numbers.
They're not overwhelmed by the numbers. They're overwhelmed by the ratio of violent thugs in those numbers.
September 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Sky News says police are "overwhelmed by the numbers". Met coped perfectly well with 2x as many at the pro-Gaza rally, 5x as many at the anti-Brexit march, and 15x as many at London Pride.
They're not overwhelmed by the numbers. They're overwhelmed by the ratio of violent thugs in those numbers.
They're not overwhelmed by the numbers. They're overwhelmed by the ratio of violent thugs in those numbers.
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England has a deeply troubling far-right problem that Keir Starmer is simply not opposing.
This has to stop, none of this is about free speech, it is fascism, and it’s out of control.
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This has to stop, none of this is about free speech, it is fascism, and it’s out of control.
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September 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
England has a deeply troubling far-right problem that Keir Starmer is simply not opposing.
This has to stop, none of this is about free speech, it is fascism, and it’s out of control.
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This has to stop, none of this is about free speech, it is fascism, and it’s out of control.
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