Grumpy Brummie 🔶💻🏉🎵🍺🕵️♂️
@grumpybrummie.bsky.social
MSc, Lib Dem (non-vegan), supporter of the underdog.
IT Geek by day and Amateur jam/groove cutter by night.
Egg-shaped ball follower
Stick poker.
Tongue-in-cheek at times.
Grauniad & Private Eye supporter,
Dad jokes.
Does typos
2/3 Geordie 1/3 Kerryman
IT Geek by day and Amateur jam/groove cutter by night.
Egg-shaped ball follower
Stick poker.
Tongue-in-cheek at times.
Grauniad & Private Eye supporter,
Dad jokes.
Does typos
2/3 Geordie 1/3 Kerryman
Pinned
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Low earners to pay council tax in Durham as Reform UK’s changes approved.
Reform UK Durham Leader, Andrew Husband and Deputy, Darren Grimes both defended the plan to “squeeze money out of somebody who doesn't have any."
Reform UK Durham Leader, Andrew Husband and Deputy, Darren Grimes both defended the plan to “squeeze money out of somebody who doesn't have any."
Durham County Council approves council tax discount scheme changes - BBC News
It means most County Durham residents will have to pay at least 10% of their council tax bills.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Low earners to pay council tax in Durham as Reform UK’s changes approved.
Reform UK Durham Leader, Andrew Husband and Deputy, Darren Grimes both defended the plan to “squeeze money out of somebody who doesn't have any."
Reform UK Durham Leader, Andrew Husband and Deputy, Darren Grimes both defended the plan to “squeeze money out of somebody who doesn't have any."
One assumes that this will link in with the NCSC to help protect industry and commerce, as these are under constant threats from hostile nations to loan actors. Just look at some of the damage, lose of revenue etc inflicted on the UK economy in the last year alone.
MoD to unify all intelligence units under single command
The overhaul comes as the minister for armed forces warns
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 7:34 AM
One assumes that this will link in with the NCSC to help protect industry and commerce, as these are under constant threats from hostile nations to loan actors. Just look at some of the damage, lose of revenue etc inflicted on the UK economy in the last year alone.
Looks like the last Christmas for children in the US
December 12, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Looks like the last Christmas for children in the US
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Beautiful prices -
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
World Cup ticket prices: Fifa's prices a 'monumental betrayal' says Football Supporters Europe
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Beautiful prices -
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Will FIFA be able to get enough Americans interested in football? As I don't think many will be coughing up £3K a seat, plus all this checking people social media and emails on entry to the US. Next you'll find players band because racist thump doesn't like the colour of their skin.
World Cup ticket prices: Fifa's prices a 'monumental betrayal' says Football Supporters Europe
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Will FIFA be able to get enough Americans interested in football? As I don't think many will be coughing up £3K a seat, plus all this checking people social media and emails on entry to the US. Next you'll find players band because racist thump doesn't like the colour of their skin.
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"I'm a friend of the United States of America, but I'm afraid this President is no friend of ours."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"I'm a friend of the United States of America, but I'm afraid this President is no friend of ours."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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Leader of Reform-run council accused of ‘authoritarian’ attempt to silence opposition
Leader of Reform-run council accused of ‘authoritarian’ attempt to silence opposition
Worcestershire council leader Jo Monk sent city councillor Ed Kimberley a cease and desist letter over his criticism of her
buff.ly
December 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Leader of Reform-run council accused of ‘authoritarian’ attempt to silence opposition
More shit been exported by the misogynistic totalitarian china. Just shows the immaturity of its leaders. More reasons to halt the building of their new spy centre in the UK.
How would they feel if people made inappropriate images of Xi Jinping, Li Qiang or Wang Huning in a south park sort of mashup
How would they feel if people made inappropriate images of Xi Jinping, Li Qiang or Wang Huning in a south park sort of mashup
Sexually explicit letters about exiled Hong Kong activists sent to UK and Australian addresses
Exclusive: Letters with deepfake images of Carmen Lau in UK and targeting of Ted Hui in Australia part of growing harassment
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:13 AM
More shit been exported by the misogynistic totalitarian china. Just shows the immaturity of its leaders. More reasons to halt the building of their new spy centre in the UK.
How would they feel if people made inappropriate images of Xi Jinping, Li Qiang or Wang Huning in a south park sort of mashup
How would they feel if people made inappropriate images of Xi Jinping, Li Qiang or Wang Huning in a south park sort of mashup
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Hey Nottinghamshire.
This is how your Reform council is spending your money. Funded by your 4.84% council tax rise.
This is how your Reform council is spending your money. Funded by your 4.84% council tax rise.
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Hey Nottinghamshire.
This is how your Reform council is spending your money. Funded by your 4.84% council tax rise.
This is how your Reform council is spending your money. Funded by your 4.84% council tax rise.
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Nigel Farage, "At Michael Barrymore's house they removed all the ashtrays, on the basis that they chuck all the fags in the pool."
December 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Nigel Farage, "At Michael Barrymore's house they removed all the ashtrays, on the basis that they chuck all the fags in the pool."
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"Brexit has caused a lot of damage to our growth and public finances.
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"Brexit has caused a lot of damage to our growth and public finances.
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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Ukraine cannot give in to Putin and Trump. We must all support Ukraine.
December 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Ukraine cannot give in to Putin and Trump. We must all support Ukraine.
Labours latest plan to increate the birth rates in the UK.
White storks to make historic return to London in 2026
Species extinct as breeding birds in Britain since 1416 to be reintroduced in Barking and Dagenham as part of rewilding effort
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Labours latest plan to increate the birth rates in the UK.
"Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats". Ironic as Trump is probably their biggest risk.
PS I have no plans of visiting the US. Canada, well that's different :-)
PS I have no plans of visiting the US. Canada, well that's different :-)
US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats". Ironic as Trump is probably their biggest risk.
PS I have no plans of visiting the US. Canada, well that's different :-)
PS I have no plans of visiting the US. Canada, well that's different :-)
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Only one flag removed by the county council despite over 130 complains. Hundreds left to residents. And now a man in his sixties has been severely beaten by a mob for taking one down. Read the full story here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @owensennitt.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @owensennitt.bsky.social
Left to danger: Norfolk council inaction leads to flag-related violence
As Norfolk refused to act on flag complaints, locals removing them instead found themselves threatened and violently attacked
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Only one flag removed by the county council despite over 130 complains. Hundreds left to residents. And now a man in his sixties has been severely beaten by a mob for taking one down. Read the full story here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @owensennitt.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @owensennitt.bsky.social
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What a victory! Today MPs narrowly backed our bill to cut the Brexit red tape and end this economic nightmare.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What a victory! Today MPs narrowly backed our bill to cut the Brexit red tape and end this economic nightmare.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
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It’s time to chainsaw the Brexit red tape and end the cost of living crisis. Labour MPs should back our plan for a new customs union.
December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It’s time to chainsaw the Brexit red tape and end the cost of living crisis. Labour MPs should back our plan for a new customs union.
Is FIFA going to ask for the peace prize trinket back now one of theses so called wars Trump fixed is actually not fixed. The poor guy couldn't even fix a lightbulb.
Fatal Thailand-Cambodia clashes spread along contested border area
Each side has blamed the other for renewed clashes, which have derailed a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Is FIFA going to ask for the peace prize trinket back now one of theses so called wars Trump fixed is actually not fixed. The poor guy couldn't even fix a lightbulb.
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Nigel Farage publicly promoted cryptocurrency Tether, and then received a massive donation from one of its major investors. The whole thing stinks.
That’s why @LisaSmartMP.bsky.social has written to the electoral commission calling for an urgent investigation. ⬇️
That’s why @LisaSmartMP.bsky.social has written to the electoral commission calling for an urgent investigation. ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Nigel Farage publicly promoted cryptocurrency Tether, and then received a massive donation from one of its major investors. The whole thing stinks.
That’s why @LisaSmartMP.bsky.social has written to the electoral commission calling for an urgent investigation. ⬇️
That’s why @LisaSmartMP.bsky.social has written to the electoral commission calling for an urgent investigation. ⬇️
Crapita will have to stop employing script kiddies by the looks.
Capita seeks Microsoft help with pension service failure
: Union fields member complaints as it presses outsourcer over botched rollout
www.theregister.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Crapita will have to stop employing script kiddies by the looks.
From the Grauniad, says it all really.
December 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
From the Grauniad, says it all really.
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Donald Trump is a Kremlin stooge who wants to sell out Ukraine and the rest of Europe to Putin. We can't let that happen.
Starmer should seize frozen Russian assets in this country - today - and convince Merz and Macron to do the same.
Starmer should seize frozen Russian assets in this country - today - and convince Merz and Macron to do the same.
December 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Donald Trump is a Kremlin stooge who wants to sell out Ukraine and the rest of Europe to Putin. We can't let that happen.
Starmer should seize frozen Russian assets in this country - today - and convince Merz and Macron to do the same.
Starmer should seize frozen Russian assets in this country - today - and convince Merz and Macron to do the same.
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The classic hypocrisy of
do what I say
not what I do
rules Reform
"Durham Reform Councillor Andrew Harrison's company fined £40,000 for employing illegal workers."
'Full list of North East businesses fined over £1million after employing illegal workers"
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
do what I say
not what I do
rules Reform
"Durham Reform Councillor Andrew Harrison's company fined £40,000 for employing illegal workers."
'Full list of North East businesses fined over £1million after employing illegal workers"
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Full list of North East businesses fined £1m after employing illegal workers
The 15 businesses listed below have been caught unlawfully employing staff, and have been dealt with as a result
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The classic hypocrisy of
do what I say
not what I do
rules Reform
"Durham Reform Councillor Andrew Harrison's company fined £40,000 for employing illegal workers."
'Full list of North East businesses fined over £1million after employing illegal workers"
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
do what I say
not what I do
rules Reform
"Durham Reform Councillor Andrew Harrison's company fined £40,000 for employing illegal workers."
'Full list of North East businesses fined over £1million after employing illegal workers"
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
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This is NOT FUNNY AT ALL (giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...).
December 8, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This is NOT FUNNY AT ALL (giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...).