Paul Clarke
@clarkeeeeee.bsky.social
Father of two amazing boys. Husband.
UK Labour member. Pro-EU.
Other interests generally include whatever my kids tell me to like.
UK Labour member. Pro-EU.
Other interests generally include whatever my kids tell me to like.
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One of the most fascinating aspects of the America Crisis is how under Trump much of the US Homeland security apparatus seems to understand places like Minnesota or Maine as little as the US National security apparatus under Bush understood places like Anbar or Herat
Inexperienced and delusional rookies at the helm... check. Comically bad misreading of local politics... check. Trying to correct with "a surge" that makes things worse... check.
February 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
One of the most fascinating aspects of the America Crisis is how under Trump much of the US Homeland security apparatus seems to understand places like Minnesota or Maine as little as the US National security apparatus under Bush understood places like Anbar or Herat
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SEND BUDGET
Hundreds of millions of pounds in SEND debt are being wiped out under a national government scheme.
The Lib Dems, Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council told the BBC: "It's fantastic news for us, and I can't thank the government enough."
www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2584844...
Hundreds of millions of pounds in SEND debt are being wiped out under a national government scheme.
The Lib Dems, Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council told the BBC: "It's fantastic news for us, and I can't thank the government enough."
www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2584844...
'Fantastic news' as hundreds of millions of Devon Council's debt written off
Devon County Council will have the vast majority of about £200 million written off.
www.sidmouthherald.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
SEND BUDGET
Hundreds of millions of pounds in SEND debt are being wiped out under a national government scheme.
The Lib Dems, Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council told the BBC: "It's fantastic news for us, and I can't thank the government enough."
www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2584844...
Hundreds of millions of pounds in SEND debt are being wiped out under a national government scheme.
The Lib Dems, Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council told the BBC: "It's fantastic news for us, and I can't thank the government enough."
www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2584844...
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“I can’t thank the government enough”
SEND BUDGET
Hundreds of millions of pounds in SEND debt are being wiped out under a national government scheme.
The Lib Dems, Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council told the BBC: "It's fantastic news for us, and I can't thank the government enough."
www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2584844...
Hundreds of millions of pounds in SEND debt are being wiped out under a national government scheme.
The Lib Dems, Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council told the BBC: "It's fantastic news for us, and I can't thank the government enough."
www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2584844...
'Fantastic news' as hundreds of millions of Devon Council's debt written off
Devon County Council will have the vast majority of about £200 million written off.
www.sidmouthherald.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 4:18 AM
“I can’t thank the government enough”
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Brick by brick, we are building an education system where every child can achieve and thrive – including those with SEND.
Under Labour, schools will be inclusive by design.
My piece in @theipaper.com ✍️
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Under Labour, schools will be inclusive by design.
My piece in @theipaper.com ✍️
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Bridget Phillipson: Why all secondary schools need a safe space for SEND pupils
All our schools will be inclusive by design, says Education Secretary
inews.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Brick by brick, we are building an education system where every child can achieve and thrive – including those with SEND.
Under Labour, schools will be inclusive by design.
My piece in @theipaper.com ✍️
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Under Labour, schools will be inclusive by design.
My piece in @theipaper.com ✍️
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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The Tories left our schools to RAAC and ruin. Labour has a long-term plan to rebuild our crumbling school estate for the next generation.
Fit for the future, inclusive by design, settings where every child can achieve and thrive.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Fit for the future, inclusive by design, settings where every child can achieve and thrive.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Parents get major update on school classroom revamps under multi-billion plan
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is poised to publish her Schools White Paper within weeks that will overhaul the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system
www.mirror.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 9:41 AM
The Tories left our schools to RAAC and ruin. Labour has a long-term plan to rebuild our crumbling school estate for the next generation.
Fit for the future, inclusive by design, settings where every child can achieve and thrive.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Fit for the future, inclusive by design, settings where every child can achieve and thrive.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Huge change to political donation rules to close loopholes on foreign cash
Labour’s Steve Reed today unveils legislation to stop foreign donors interfering with UK politics - while also letting 16 and 17 year olds vote in elections for the first time 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour’s Steve Reed today unveils legislation to stop foreign donors interfering with UK politics - while also letting 16 and 17 year olds vote in elections for the first time 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Huge change to political donation rules to close loopholes on foreign cash
Labour frontbencher Steve Reed today unveils legislation to stop foreign donors interfering with UK politics - while also letting 16 and 17 year olds vote in elections for the first time
www.mirror.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Huge change to political donation rules to close loopholes on foreign cash
Labour’s Steve Reed today unveils legislation to stop foreign donors interfering with UK politics - while also letting 16 and 17 year olds vote in elections for the first time 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour’s Steve Reed today unveils legislation to stop foreign donors interfering with UK politics - while also letting 16 and 17 year olds vote in elections for the first time 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Jeez. Just listen to this from Nigel Farage. As a country we are so much better than this.
Remember immigration has benefited the UK by filling critical skill & labour shortages - in fact without immigrants our public services - particularly health & social care would not be able to function
Remember immigration has benefited the UK by filling critical skill & labour shortages - in fact without immigrants our public services - particularly health & social care would not be able to function
February 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Jeez. Just listen to this from Nigel Farage. As a country we are so much better than this.
Remember immigration has benefited the UK by filling critical skill & labour shortages - in fact without immigrants our public services - particularly health & social care would not be able to function
Remember immigration has benefited the UK by filling critical skill & labour shortages - in fact without immigrants our public services - particularly health & social care would not be able to function
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"Funds are safe."
This is what we Brits call "squeaky bum time"
This is what we Brits call "squeaky bum time"
February 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
"Funds are safe."
This is what we Brits call "squeaky bum time"
This is what we Brits call "squeaky bum time"
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BBCQT this week. No—don’t mention at all that Mad Nad is in Reform UK. The BBC isn’t your friend.
February 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
BBCQT this week. No—don’t mention at all that Mad Nad is in Reform UK. The BBC isn’t your friend.
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
A federal judge has ruled Pete Hegseth can't penalize Sen. Mark Kelly over that video telling service members they can refuse illegal orders.
Judge Richard Leon blocked the disciplinary action after finding an effort to cut his retirement benefits was likely unconstitutional.
A federal judge has ruled Pete Hegseth can't penalize Sen. Mark Kelly over that video telling service members they can refuse illegal orders.
Judge Richard Leon blocked the disciplinary action after finding an effort to cut his retirement benefits was likely unconstitutional.
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
A federal judge has ruled Pete Hegseth can't penalize Sen. Mark Kelly over that video telling service members they can refuse illegal orders.
Judge Richard Leon blocked the disciplinary action after finding an effort to cut his retirement benefits was likely unconstitutional.
A federal judge has ruled Pete Hegseth can't penalize Sen. Mark Kelly over that video telling service members they can refuse illegal orders.
Judge Richard Leon blocked the disciplinary action after finding an effort to cut his retirement benefits was likely unconstitutional.
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Homan in Minnesota: "I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude. A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue."
February 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Homan in Minnesota: "I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude. A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue."
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BREAKING Keir Starmer confirms that Chris Wormald, the cabinet secretary, will be stepping down.
No 10 says this is "by mutual agreement" but senior officials say that he was pushed out.
No 10 says this is "by mutual agreement" but senior officials say that he was pushed out.
February 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
BREAKING Keir Starmer confirms that Chris Wormald, the cabinet secretary, will be stepping down.
No 10 says this is "by mutual agreement" but senior officials say that he was pushed out.
No 10 says this is "by mutual agreement" but senior officials say that he was pushed out.
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Interim role will be split between Antonia Romeo (home office), Cat Little (cabinet office) and James Bowler (Treasury). Recruitment process will begin shortly.
February 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Interim role will be split between Antonia Romeo (home office), Cat Little (cabinet office) and James Bowler (Treasury). Recruitment process will begin shortly.
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What in the Handmaid's Tale is this fuckery?
Reform candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check
Exclusive: Matt Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’
www.independent.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What in the Handmaid's Tale is this fuckery?
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"Hegseth's Pentagon gives CBP an anti-drone laser and they almost immediately misuse it to fire on a child's party balloon, shutting down local airspace," would be rejected as a side plot in Veep for being too unrealistic and too on the nose as a metaphor.
February 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
"Hegseth's Pentagon gives CBP an anti-drone laser and they almost immediately misuse it to fire on a child's party balloon, shutting down local airspace," would be rejected as a side plot in Veep for being too unrealistic and too on the nose as a metaphor.
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Top NATO allies don’t think the U.S. helps deter enemies anymore, a new POLITICO poll found.
Across countries polled, far more respondents described the U.S. as an unreliable ally than a reliable one, including 50% in Germany and 57% in Canada.
Read the story: politi.co/4aM7EIU
See the data👇
Across countries polled, far more respondents described the U.S. as an unreliable ally than a reliable one, including 50% in Germany and 57% in Canada.
Read the story: politi.co/4aM7EIU
See the data👇
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Top NATO allies don’t think the U.S. helps deter enemies anymore, a new POLITICO poll found.
Across countries polled, far more respondents described the U.S. as an unreliable ally than a reliable one, including 50% in Germany and 57% in Canada.
Read the story: politi.co/4aM7EIU
See the data👇
Across countries polled, far more respondents described the U.S. as an unreliable ally than a reliable one, including 50% in Germany and 57% in Canada.
Read the story: politi.co/4aM7EIU
See the data👇
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Easily one of the most frustrating things the media does is receive a statement beginning “I’m sorry” and automatically headlines it as an apology regardless of whether it’s followed by the genuine contrition of “…for doing this wrong thing” etc or the non-apology of “if/that I offended people”.
February 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Easily one of the most frustrating things the media does is receive a statement beginning “I’m sorry” and automatically headlines it as an apology regardless of whether it’s followed by the genuine contrition of “…for doing this wrong thing” etc or the non-apology of “if/that I offended people”.
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Oh for God’s sake, this is NOT an apology!
February 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Oh for God’s sake, this is NOT an apology!
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And btw, immigrants as a whole make a net contribution to our economy, they are not the problem, rich tax exiles are. The super yachts not the small boats. Rich, selfish and ignorant (of the facts).
February 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
And btw, immigrants as a whole make a net contribution to our economy, they are not the problem, rich tax exiles are. The super yachts not the small boats. Rich, selfish and ignorant (of the facts).
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Says the man colonising Monaco to avoid paying tax in his own country. What an F ing Hypocrite. And wrong on the numbers, immigration is falling fast, its 20% of what it was under the Tories.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Says the man colonising Monaco to avoid paying tax in his own country. What an F ing Hypocrite. And wrong on the numbers, immigration is falling fast, its 20% of what it was under the Tories.
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‘Jim Ratcliffe has moved to Monaco to save £4 billion worth of tax in this country one might question whether he is the patriot we need to comment on this issue'
Home Office minister Jake Richards speaks to #BBCBreakfast Ratcliffe claimed UK had been "colonised by immigrants"
Home Office minister Jake Richards speaks to #BBCBreakfast Ratcliffe claimed UK had been "colonised by immigrants"
February 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM
‘Jim Ratcliffe has moved to Monaco to save £4 billion worth of tax in this country one might question whether he is the patriot we need to comment on this issue'
Home Office minister Jake Richards speaks to #BBCBreakfast Ratcliffe claimed UK had been "colonised by immigrants"
Home Office minister Jake Richards speaks to #BBCBreakfast Ratcliffe claimed UK had been "colonised by immigrants"
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Overseas tycoons such as Elon Musk would be barred from giving substantial donations to UK political parties under new legislation to block companies making gifts if they do not have British owners or make sufficient revenue in the country
www.ft.com/content/f4ed...
www.ft.com/content/f4ed...
UK to ban political party donations from foreign-owned companies
Government says new legislation will curb overseas interference in elections
www.ft.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Overseas tycoons such as Elon Musk would be barred from giving substantial donations to UK political parties under new legislation to block companies making gifts if they do not have British owners or make sufficient revenue in the country
www.ft.com/content/f4ed...
www.ft.com/content/f4ed...
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Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick