Ann Kempster
@annkempster.com
Public sector agitator for good.
Feminist. Cheese. Dachshunds.
Digital. 🏴
She/her.
Feminist. Cheese. Dachshunds.
Digital. 🏴
She/her.
Spent a day under fluorescent lighting, I forgot how incredibly overstimulating they are.
a close up of a man 's face with a yellow glow
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with a yellow glow
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Spent a day under fluorescent lighting, I forgot how incredibly overstimulating they are.
Hey banana, stop threatening to beautify my slides.
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hey banana, stop threatening to beautify my slides.
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And honestly I don't give a fuck if it's popular or not. It's going to make a lot of kids' lives better. That's the point of government. Not an opinion poll.
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
And honestly I don't give a fuck if it's popular or not. It's going to make a lot of kids' lives better. That's the point of government. Not an opinion poll.
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Whatever else this government do (and there's plenty of issues with this budget) ministers will always be able to point to this as an incredible important contribution to the country's future. Almost half a million kids taken out of poverty.
Scrapping the two-child limit in full is a monumental decision. Well done to all involved in the Child Poverty Strategy, and everyone who has made the case against the policy.
OBR says scrapping costs £3 billion in 2029-30 and will lift 450,000 out of poverty
OBR says scrapping costs £3 billion in 2029-30 and will lift 450,000 out of poverty
November 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Whatever else this government do (and there's plenty of issues with this budget) ministers will always be able to point to this as an incredible important contribution to the country's future. Almost half a million kids taken out of poverty.
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Say it with me now: un-funded-spen-ding-cuts
November 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Say it with me now: un-funded-spen-ding-cuts
Acting all start-uppy today at a co-working space in Cardiff.
[how are there no Nathan Barley gifs on this platform]
[how are there no Nathan Barley gifs on this platform]
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Acting all start-uppy today at a co-working space in Cardiff.
[how are there no Nathan Barley gifs on this platform]
[how are there no Nathan Barley gifs on this platform]
I love long-tailed tits so much. We've got a volery that comes and flies in and out of the willow outside our offices.
Little balls of fluff.
Little balls of fluff.
When you get the chance to get photos of Long-tailed Tits at eye level and close range it's impossible to ignore them. This cutie a couple of days ago around Cardiff Bay #UKbirding #birdingWales #birds
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I love long-tailed tits so much. We've got a volery that comes and flies in and out of the willow outside our offices.
Little balls of fluff.
Little balls of fluff.
He/this org was also at the Monmouth floods. He then spent all weekend shitting on local residents and emergency services on Facebook and claiming autism as an excuse for being unpleasant.
Residents in west Wales have raised concerns about a self-appointed ‘community helper’ who has been ‘assisting’ with emergency incidents without authority to do so ✍️Emily Price
Residents raise concerns over self appointed 'community helper'
Emily Price Residents in west Wales have raised concerns about a self appointed “community helper” who has been “assisting” with emergency incidents without authority to do so. Ajay Owen launched Sup...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
He/this org was also at the Monmouth floods. He then spent all weekend shitting on local residents and emergency services on Facebook and claiming autism as an excuse for being unpleasant.
Living between 2 houses, stuff in boxes, stuff in a storage unit is FRUSTRATING.
I cannot find a single pair of headphones (other than my Bose which are on their death bed).
I'm just going to have to fork out for new Bose aren't I? ARG
I cannot find a single pair of headphones (other than my Bose which are on their death bed).
I'm just going to have to fork out for new Bose aren't I? ARG
a man is holding a dollar bill in his hand and says `` thats all i got '' .
ALT: a man is holding a dollar bill in his hand and says `` thats all i got '' .
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Living between 2 houses, stuff in boxes, stuff in a storage unit is FRUSTRATING.
I cannot find a single pair of headphones (other than my Bose which are on their death bed).
I'm just going to have to fork out for new Bose aren't I? ARG
I cannot find a single pair of headphones (other than my Bose which are on their death bed).
I'm just going to have to fork out for new Bose aren't I? ARG
The recent Stratford-upon-Avon Grand Designs is an absolute monstrosity. Just awful in all ways. Willing things to go wrong for them throughout.
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The recent Stratford-upon-Avon Grand Designs is an absolute monstrosity. Just awful in all ways. Willing things to go wrong for them throughout.
Dinner visited my front garden over night.
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Dinner visited my front garden over night.
I mean you weren't hit with a bill. The estate pays it. It was free money. Shut up.
how is this remotely unfair? or cruel?
how is this remotely unfair? or cruel?
I don't think this was actually deliberately published as ragebait, but the entitlement contained within is remarkable and a classic example of the sort of sentiment governments sometimes just have to face down inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...?
We were hit with a £148k inheritance tax bill when mum died at 97 - it's disgusting
Jill Lemon has labelled inheritance tax as 'cruel', 'horrible' and 'unfair'
inews.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I mean you weren't hit with a bill. The estate pays it. It was free money. Shut up.
how is this remotely unfair? or cruel?
how is this remotely unfair? or cruel?
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Bread from crisps because of an internet dare.
Dan wins the internet today.
Dan wins the internet today.
Buckle up friend it’s time for bread made out of crisps 🍞 🥔
Full disclosure it was not a flawless first attempt.
The aim was to make a loaf of bread where the majority ingredient is crisps.
1. Buy 450g of crisps, without shame
Full disclosure it was not a flawless first attempt.
The aim was to make a loaf of bread where the majority ingredient is crisps.
1. Buy 450g of crisps, without shame
November 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Bread from crisps because of an internet dare.
Dan wins the internet today.
Dan wins the internet today.
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P-p-p-poper face, p-p-poper face
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
P-p-p-poper face, p-p-poper face
Got age checked at the grocery store today.
For buying mirin.
Mirin.
For buying mirin.
Mirin.
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Got age checked at the grocery store today.
For buying mirin.
Mirin.
For buying mirin.
Mirin.
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Lovely Welsh charity looking for 4 new trustees. I would be applying for this myself if I lived closer to the area www.tpp.co.uk/job/trustee-...
Grassroots Welsh charity TIR COED has been connecting people with land (Tir) and woodlands (Coed) for over 25 years
Grassroots Welsh charity TIR COED has been connecting people with land (Tir) and woodlands (Coed) for over 25 years
Trustee
USE YOUR SKILLS TO HELP PEOPLE AND NATURE TO THRIVE JOIN US AS A TIR COED TRUSTEE! Grassroots Welsh charity TIR COED has been connecting people with land (Tir) and woodlands (Coed) for over 25 years. ...
www.tpp.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Lovely Welsh charity looking for 4 new trustees. I would be applying for this myself if I lived closer to the area www.tpp.co.uk/job/trustee-...
Grassroots Welsh charity TIR COED has been connecting people with land (Tir) and woodlands (Coed) for over 25 years
Grassroots Welsh charity TIR COED has been connecting people with land (Tir) and woodlands (Coed) for over 25 years
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Big opportunity to support heritage in Wales apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8980
The Heritage Fund is looking for a Trustee who in addition to their role on the Board will also serve as the Chair of the Committee for Wales.
The Heritage Fund is looking for a Trustee who in addition to their role on the Board will also serve as the Chair of the Committee for Wales.
Appointment details – National Lottery Heritage Fund x1 Wales Trustee – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Big opportunity to support heritage in Wales apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8980
The Heritage Fund is looking for a Trustee who in addition to their role on the Board will also serve as the Chair of the Committee for Wales.
The Heritage Fund is looking for a Trustee who in addition to their role on the Board will also serve as the Chair of the Committee for Wales.
Treasury ALWAYS gives with one hand takes with another.
Rachel Reeves will add £1.3 billion to a grant cutting upfront costs for buyers of electric cars in Wednesday’s Budget, just as she is expected to hit them with a pay-per-mile scheme
EV buyers’ grant to get £1.3bn boost in Budget amid pay-per-mile speculation
Rachel Reeves will add £1.3 billion to a grant cutting upfront costs for buyers of electric cars in Wednesday’s Budget, just as she is expected to hit them with a pay-per-mile scheme. The Chancellor w...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Treasury ALWAYS gives with one hand takes with another.
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I also write about how little the floods have been covered in national newspapers, and how appalled I am that the Prime Minister has said nothing to the people of Monmouthshire directly. Please read and share. www.thenerve.news/p/storm-clau...
Storm Claudia puts Wales under water – why did these record-breaking floods barely make the news?
On the frontline of a deluge on the Welsh borders, Jude Rogers heard local stories of devastation and heroism – but incredibly the disaster was hardly referred to in Westminster and the national press
www.thenerve.news
November 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I also write about how little the floods have been covered in national newspapers, and how appalled I am that the Prime Minister has said nothing to the people of Monmouthshire directly. Please read and share. www.thenerve.news/p/storm-clau...
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…Catherine Hall of Salt and Pepper in Monmouth , working flat out to help her team and get ready for Christmas plus Mary Ann Brocklesby, the leader of Monmouthshire County Council, who used to work in community development in international disaster situations.
November 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
…Catherine Hall of Salt and Pepper in Monmouth , working flat out to help her team and get ready for Christmas plus Mary Ann Brocklesby, the leader of Monmouthshire County Council, who used to work in community development in international disaster situations.
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I spoke to others affected by the floods: the 94-year-old Doris Pears, evacuated by boat from her block of independent flats, my amazing local landlady Chloe of the Angel in Grosmont who is campaigning to save the damaged bridges that cut off access to our village…
November 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I spoke to others affected by the floods: the 94-year-old Doris Pears, evacuated by boat from her block of independent flats, my amazing local landlady Chloe of the Angel in Grosmont who is campaigning to save the damaged bridges that cut off access to our village…
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Our neighbouring village of Skenfrith and Frogmore St in Abergavenny suffered badly, and there was also a terrifying rescue at the bottom of our hilly village, which lands at the Monnow. I had the great privilege of interviewing the watch commander, Nick Crum, about the rescue for @thenerve.news
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our neighbouring village of Skenfrith and Frogmore St in Abergavenny suffered badly, and there was also a terrifying rescue at the bottom of our hilly village, which lands at the Monnow. I had the great privilege of interviewing the watch commander, Nick Crum, about the rescue for @thenerve.news
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Last Friday night and Saturday morning, Monmouthshire was hit by devastating floods. Monmouth’s high street, a place that I’ve barely known wet before, became a high roaring river (see the pictures of how it lies normally, as it did on Thursday, with the flooded Waitrose high above).
November 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Last Friday night and Saturday morning, Monmouthshire was hit by devastating floods. Monmouth’s high street, a place that I’ve barely known wet before, became a high roaring river (see the pictures of how it lies normally, as it did on Thursday, with the flooded Waitrose high above).