Ian
@iscammell.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Grandad, retired Social Worker/Mental Health Manager. Citizens Advice volunteer.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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J G Ballard anticipated the decay of the UK into right-wing domination and racism 20 years ago in his novel Kingdom Come. Farage is using the Hitler playbook. Demonise 'migrants', make them scapegoats for all of our problems.
Want to understand the sickness of Britain today? Look no further – a novel explained it all 20 years ago | Aditya Chakrabortty
The racism, the predatory politics, the banality and cruelty: we struggle to make sense of it, but JG Ballard foretold everything we are living through now, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
J G Ballard anticipated the decay of the UK into right-wing domination and racism 20 years ago in his novel Kingdom Come. Farage is using the Hitler playbook. Demonise 'migrants', make them scapegoats for all of our problems.
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Known popularly in the U.K. as the Farage Garage!
"Five years after leaving the EU, friction is still hitting supply chains and customers pay the price.
The OBR has already warned about the economic damage caused by Brexit: championed by Nigel Farage.
And if he wins?
It will only get worse."
via Reform Are Not Your Friends
The OBR has already warned about the economic damage caused by Brexit: championed by Nigel Farage.
And if he wins?
It will only get worse."
via Reform Are Not Your Friends
December 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Known popularly in the U.K. as the Farage Garage!
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Wherever he goes, the whiff of corruption follows like an acrid cloud of cigarette smoke: five times Farage’s friends have been caught out. www.libdemvoice.org/wherever-he-...
Wherever he goes, the whiff of corruption follows like an acrid cloud of cigarette smoke: five times Farage’s friends have been caught out.
Picture the scene, your close political ally is arrested for taking bribes to shill on behalf of a terrorist state, then someone you describe as “like a son” to you has to do eight months in a US pris...
www.libdemvoice.org
December 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Wherever he goes, the whiff of corruption follows like an acrid cloud of cigarette smoke: five times Farage’s friends have been caught out. www.libdemvoice.org/wherever-he-...
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What fair funding this mean for us?
• £198.4 million for Cornwall in a new 4-year local government settlement.
• 27% increase in funding over 4 years, whereas the Tories only increased funding by 6% between 2015/16 and 2019/20.
• Multi-year settlement so Cornwall Council can plan for the future.
• £198.4 million for Cornwall in a new 4-year local government settlement.
• 27% increase in funding over 4 years, whereas the Tories only increased funding by 6% between 2015/16 and 2019/20.
• Multi-year settlement so Cornwall Council can plan for the future.
December 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
What fair funding this mean for us?
• £198.4 million for Cornwall in a new 4-year local government settlement.
• 27% increase in funding over 4 years, whereas the Tories only increased funding by 6% between 2015/16 and 2019/20.
• Multi-year settlement so Cornwall Council can plan for the future.
• £198.4 million for Cornwall in a new 4-year local government settlement.
• 27% increase in funding over 4 years, whereas the Tories only increased funding by 6% between 2015/16 and 2019/20.
• Multi-year settlement so Cornwall Council can plan for the future.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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The average American family has already paid $1,200 more because of Trump’s tariffs.
Tariffs are destroying America!
#DonaldTrump
Tariffs are destroying America!
#DonaldTrump
December 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The average American family has already paid $1,200 more because of Trump’s tariffs.
Tariffs are destroying America!
#DonaldTrump
Tariffs are destroying America!
#DonaldTrump
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Reform UK Council care home closures 'deeply concerning'
PM labels Derbyshire care home closures 'deeply concerning'
MPs urge the council to rethink its decision to close eight care homes after a sale fell through.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Reform UK Council care home closures 'deeply concerning'
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Finally, Labour is finding its nerve and getting Britain’s bad Brexit deal undone | Polly Toynbee
Finally, Labour is finding its nerve and getting Britain’s bad Brexit deal undone | Polly Toynbee
Rejoining Erasmus should just be a first step – as the economic evidence piles up, the need for closer ties with Europe could not be clearer, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Finally, Labour is finding its nerve and getting Britain’s bad Brexit deal undone | Polly Toynbee
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Is it time to call it corruption? Latest Politics Weekly America is a conversation with scholar Janine Wedel open.spotify.com/episode/2gEC...
Trump in the White House: is it time to call it corruption?
open.spotify.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Is it time to call it corruption? Latest Politics Weekly America is a conversation with scholar Janine Wedel open.spotify.com/episode/2gEC...
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⏰ Our services are open over the break but with different opening hours.
Check the opening times of your local office
➡️ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Our website advice is available 24/7
➡️ citizensadvice.org.uk
Check the opening times of your local office
➡️ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Our website advice is available 24/7
➡️ citizensadvice.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
⏰ Our services are open over the break but with different opening hours.
Check the opening times of your local office
➡️ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Our website advice is available 24/7
➡️ citizensadvice.org.uk
Check the opening times of your local office
➡️ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Our website advice is available 24/7
➡️ citizensadvice.org.uk
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This is incorrect. Under Biden the US was ‘donating’ US military equipment that was being decommissioned: minimal value.
Europe as a whole spent $201.7bn on Ukraine, compared to the US's $130.6bn from 2022-2025, according to Kiel Institute. Europe combined spent more money than the US.
Europe as a whole spent $201.7bn on Ukraine, compared to the US's $130.6bn from 2022-2025, according to Kiel Institute. Europe combined spent more money than the US.
Since 2022, the US has been Ukraine’s largest single donor (€114.6bn since 2022). That’s ~2× the EU, 5× Germany and 17× France - although Europe has done more collectively.
Still, Ukraine needs €135bn for 2026–27 alone and there's no easy path without US funding.
Still, Ukraine needs €135bn for 2026–27 alone and there's no easy path without US funding.
December 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This is incorrect. Under Biden the US was ‘donating’ US military equipment that was being decommissioned: minimal value.
Europe as a whole spent $201.7bn on Ukraine, compared to the US's $130.6bn from 2022-2025, according to Kiel Institute. Europe combined spent more money than the US.
Europe as a whole spent $201.7bn on Ukraine, compared to the US's $130.6bn from 2022-2025, according to Kiel Institute. Europe combined spent more money than the US.
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Appalling comments by the leader of the opposition.
The scapegoating of immigrants has to stop. Now.
The scapegoating of immigrants has to stop. Now.
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Appalling comments by the leader of the opposition.
The scapegoating of immigrants has to stop. Now.
The scapegoating of immigrants has to stop. Now.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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December 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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December 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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December 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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December 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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