Gail Ess
@thenorth4theeu.bsky.social
Enjoys reading, cooking, walking, gardening, nature and loves cats.
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A council’s £1 asset deal on a $4.6m centre has triggered police arrests and a criminal probe. The fallout now includes £1m in irregular payments and governance failures.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Three arrests as £4.6m centre sold for £1 plunges council into crisis
A statutory report into a city council has uncovered unlawful asset disposal, £1m in irregular payments and police arrests
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A council’s £1 asset deal on a $4.6m centre has triggered police arrests and a criminal probe. The fallout now includes £1m in irregular payments and governance failures.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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You don't get coverage like this on Russian TV without Kremlin approval. The Kremlin knew Farage would be a useful tool, and I am sure he has more than fulfilled Russia's expectations.
December 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
You don't get coverage like this on Russian TV without Kremlin approval. The Kremlin knew Farage would be a useful tool, and I am sure he has more than fulfilled Russia's expectations.
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JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
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"The UK can’t stay neutral in the battle for democracy." Brexit has already cost us economically, but the real danger is an uncertain ally in the US.
Read more on why the UK's future depends on Europe.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @paulbrowne55.bsky.social
Read more on why the UK's future depends on Europe.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @paulbrowne55.bsky.social
Standing with our European allies against autocracy and division
What do we feel about relations with Europe now? Visitors to Cambridge’s Mill Road Winter Fair were asked and were almost unanimous
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"The UK can’t stay neutral in the battle for democracy." Brexit has already cost us economically, but the real danger is an uncertain ally in the US.
Read more on why the UK's future depends on Europe.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @paulbrowne55.bsky.social
Read more on why the UK's future depends on Europe.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @paulbrowne55.bsky.social
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Stephen Flynn, "Nathan Gill, who was Reform UK's leader in Wales"
"Do you know where he is now? He's in jail"
"Because he was taking bribes from Putin"
"At a time when Europe is at war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Reform UK party leader in Wales was betraying each and every one of us"
"Do you know where he is now? He's in jail"
"Because he was taking bribes from Putin"
"At a time when Europe is at war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Reform UK party leader in Wales was betraying each and every one of us"
December 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Stephen Flynn, "Nathan Gill, who was Reform UK's leader in Wales"
"Do you know where he is now? He's in jail"
"Because he was taking bribes from Putin"
"At a time when Europe is at war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Reform UK party leader in Wales was betraying each and every one of us"
"Do you know where he is now? He's in jail"
"Because he was taking bribes from Putin"
"At a time when Europe is at war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Reform UK party leader in Wales was betraying each and every one of us"
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🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
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The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
The US has declared rhetorical war on the EU
The calls from America this weekend to destroy the EU are revealing. They hate the union because it's the only thing that can keep European countries from being Russian or American vassals.
davekeating.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
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Siri, show me British understatement: "There is scepticism about the party’s infrastructure and its ability to vet suitable candidates." ~AA
Reform UK councillor’s company fined £40,000 for hiring illegal worker
www.ft.com/content/de36...
Reform UK councillor’s company fined £40,000 for hiring illegal worker
www.ft.com/content/de36...
December 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Siri, show me British understatement: "There is scepticism about the party’s infrastructure and its ability to vet suitable candidates." ~AA
Reform UK councillor’s company fined £40,000 for hiring illegal worker
www.ft.com/content/de36...
Reform UK councillor’s company fined £40,000 for hiring illegal worker
www.ft.com/content/de36...
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It’s a start… www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson’s ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message
Church leaders respond to far-right appropriation of Christian symbols with ‘Outsiders welcome’ message
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It’s a start… www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
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There is sooo much wrong with the UK's media and politics.
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
There is sooo much wrong with the UK's media and politics.
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Breaking: Trump Quietly Lifts Lukoil Sanctions Days After Kushner’s Secret Kremlin Meeting With Putin
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Breaking: Trump Quietly Lifts Lukoil Sanctions Days After Kushner’s Secret Kremlin Meeting With Putin
While America is told he’s “tough on Russia,” Trump quietly hands Lukoil sanctions relief right after Kushner and Witkoff’s five-hour session with Putin—then drags Ukraine to Miami to deliver offer.
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Breaking: Trump Quietly Lifts Lukoil Sanctions Days After Kushner’s Secret Kremlin Meeting With Putin
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democracyforsale.substack.com: 75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
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democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
Democracy for Sale | Peter Geoghegan | Substack
A newsletter dedicated to revealing how dark money and hidden influence threaten our democracy. Click to read Democracy for Sale, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Truly insane that Farage as the face of Brexit also cosplays as the hero of the migration ‘crisis’ he caused. Really hope this is the start of him getting the thorough scrutiny he deserves.
December 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Truly insane that Farage as the face of Brexit also cosplays as the hero of the migration ‘crisis’ he caused. Really hope this is the start of him getting the thorough scrutiny he deserves.
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Farage banging 🇷🇺 Putin’s drum for him again. I’d missed this one regarding Russia’s novichok attack on British soil that killed a British woman.
How can anyone who considers themselves patriotic vote for him or his party?
How can anyone who considers themselves patriotic vote for him or his party?
Farage has been dismissing evidence of Russian ties to the Salisbury Novichok attack since 2018 🧐
December 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Farage banging 🇷🇺 Putin’s drum for him again. I’d missed this one regarding Russia’s novichok attack on British soil that killed a British woman.
How can anyone who considers themselves patriotic vote for him or his party?
How can anyone who considers themselves patriotic vote for him or his party?
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Daisy Cooper, "In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker that arrived on a boat"
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
December 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Daisy Cooper, "In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker that arrived on a boat"
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
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If we want to preserve democracy then we must destroy tax havens. They are parasites sucking wealth out of democracies, freeing the super-rich from taxation while imposing ever greater burdens on ordinary folk – burdens which will ultimately break democracy.
#PATH People Against Tax Havens
#PATH People Against Tax Havens
November 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If we want to preserve democracy then we must destroy tax havens. They are parasites sucking wealth out of democracies, freeing the super-rich from taxation while imposing ever greater burdens on ordinary folk – burdens which will ultimately break democracy.
#PATH People Against Tax Havens
#PATH People Against Tax Havens
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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Shopping for Christmas bargains? Beware the ‘spray and pay’ parcel delivery fraud
Shopping for Christmas bargains? Beware the ‘spray and pay’ parcel delivery fraud
Criminals send thousands of texts about an undelivered bargain buy and ask for a redelivery fee in a bid to mine your data and bank details
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Shopping for Christmas bargains? Beware the ‘spray and pay’ parcel delivery fraud
My health insurance premiums will more than double in January. I pay a little less than $500/month for my current silver plan.
I just reapplied and my new premium will be $1062/month.
And don’t forget: I still have a co-pay for every visit and pay for prescriptions.
I just reapplied and my new premium will be $1062/month.
And don’t forget: I still have a co-pay for every visit and pay for prescriptions.
November 30, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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“A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has surged past 100,000 signatures after being shared at remarkable speed across social media.”
Russian influence petition surges past 100,000 signatures
A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
“A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has surged past 100,000 signatures after being shared at remarkable speed across social media.”
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I hope Father Christmas looks after all the disappointed kids in the cancelled show and lets his reindeer dump all over the anon cowards and their racist threats… www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Scottish school cancels Christmas play after ‘racist and abusive’ messages
Show at Cauldeen primary school in Inverness had included a scene explaining hardship faced by Syrian refugees
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I hope Father Christmas looks after all the disappointed kids in the cancelled show and lets his reindeer dump all over the anon cowards and their racist threats… www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Write to the Cabinet Secretary at CabSecforRALRI@gov.scot to protect wrasse from overexploitation for the salmon aquaculture industry #savewrasse
-End wrasse fishing in marine protected areas
-End wrasse fishing during their spawning season
-Implement a fisheries management plan
youtu.be/lnpT5cgAp1M
-End wrasse fishing in marine protected areas
-End wrasse fishing during their spawning season
-Implement a fisheries management plan
youtu.be/lnpT5cgAp1M
Save Scottish Wrasse
YouTube video by Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust
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May 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Write to the Cabinet Secretary at CabSecforRALRI@gov.scot to protect wrasse from overexploitation for the salmon aquaculture industry #savewrasse
-End wrasse fishing in marine protected areas
-End wrasse fishing during their spawning season
-Implement a fisheries management plan
youtu.be/lnpT5cgAp1M
-End wrasse fishing in marine protected areas
-End wrasse fishing during their spawning season
-Implement a fisheries management plan
youtu.be/lnpT5cgAp1M
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November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.