Jeswings
@jeswings.bsky.social
North London Forever. Retired
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Socialist #FBPE
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Illegal sulky racing has killed a pregnant horse and her unborn on an Irish road. Campaigners say enough is enough and demand an outright ban
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Pregnant horse raced to death on Irish road triggers call for ban
Illegal sulky racing has killed a pregnant horse and her unborn on an Irish road. Campaigners say enough is enough and demand an outright ban
www.thecanary.co
February 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Illegal sulky racing has killed a pregnant horse and her unborn on an Irish road. Campaigners say enough is enough and demand an outright ban
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
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Keir Starmer's pledges to Labour Party members
February 9, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Keir Starmer's pledges to Labour Party members
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Starmers 10 commandments, all ignored...
February 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Starmers 10 commandments, all ignored...
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Blue Labour - as rotten as the blue that came before it. “Change” was just the name and the personnel. After that the mission continued - to serve the wealthiest
Tim Allan may be getting less attention than Morgan McSweeney, but his links raised serious questions - and they’re part of the wider pattern of questionable appointments.
This isn’t really about individuals.
It’s about the state of the Labour Party.
news.sky.com/story/invest...
This isn’t really about individuals.
It’s about the state of the Labour Party.
news.sky.com/story/invest...
Investigation demanded into Keir Starmer's comms chief's lobbying links
Tim Allan's minority ownership of a lobbying firm has led to accusations of a perception of a conflict of interest.
news.sky.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Blue Labour - as rotten as the blue that came before it. “Change” was just the name and the personnel. After that the mission continued - to serve the wealthiest
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So that’s much more logical.
February 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
So that’s much more logical.
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Regressive Taxation.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% to 45% + National Insurance.
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%: dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%; No NIC levied.
Successive govts appease the rich. Difference in rates/NIC fuels tax abuse industry, public purse robbed of billions.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% to 45% + National Insurance.
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%: dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%; No NIC levied.
Successive govts appease the rich. Difference in rates/NIC fuels tax abuse industry, public purse robbed of billions.
National Insurance is a regressive tax that hits the less well-off hardest
Compared to income tax, national insurance contributions attract little sustained scrutiny even though they provide large amounts to the public purse.
leftfootforward.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Regressive Taxation.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% to 45% + National Insurance.
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%: dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%; No NIC levied.
Successive govts appease the rich. Difference in rates/NIC fuels tax abuse industry, public purse robbed of billions.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% to 45% + National Insurance.
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%: dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%; No NIC levied.
Successive govts appease the rich. Difference in rates/NIC fuels tax abuse industry, public purse robbed of billions.
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Look for wealthy or prominent individuals who are into big game hunting and who travelled to Austria, Hungary and Italy between 1992-1996.
The wealthy individuals who paid to hunt civilians reportedly numbered about 200, with groups of 5 to 10 making trips every weekend. They included individuals from the US, Russia, UK, Canada, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, and likely more countries. #OpDeathEaters
February 9, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Look for wealthy or prominent individuals who are into big game hunting and who travelled to Austria, Hungary and Italy between 1992-1996.
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Productivity increases between 5% and 13% with working from home, and worker wellbeing improves hugely too.
But Farage doesn't care about reality. Or productivity. Or your wellbeing.
He cares about the workplace property investors who bankroll him.
www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/bl...
But Farage doesn't care about reality. Or productivity. Or your wellbeing.
He cares about the workplace property investors who bankroll him.
www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/bl...
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Productivity increases between 5% and 13% with working from home, and worker wellbeing improves hugely too.
But Farage doesn't care about reality. Or productivity. Or your wellbeing.
He cares about the workplace property investors who bankroll him.
www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/bl...
But Farage doesn't care about reality. Or productivity. Or your wellbeing.
He cares about the workplace property investors who bankroll him.
www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/bl...
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I know it’s a very busy day but this story *really* matters
Josh Simons says he hired ‘a PR company’ to investigate a ‘suspected illegal hack’
But if you’re worried about a hack, why pay £30k to a PR firm?
A lot about this story isn’t right. And a cabinet office minister is at the centre of it
Josh Simons says he hired ‘a PR company’ to investigate a ‘suspected illegal hack’
But if you’re worried about a hack, why pay £30k to a PR firm?
A lot about this story isn’t right. And a cabinet office minister is at the centre of it
When he ran Labour Together, Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons hired a PR firm to investigate journalists
After our revelations, and a flurry of news stories, Simons finally gave his side of the story
But it doesn't seem to tally with the facts... 🧵
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/mcsweeney-...
After our revelations, and a flurry of news stories, Simons finally gave his side of the story
But it doesn't seem to tally with the facts... 🧵
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/mcsweeney-...
McSweeney goes - but Josh Simons in the frame over targeting journalists
Cabinet Office minister hired a PR firm to investigate journalists. His explanation is bewildering - and begs one big question. How can Starmer keep him on?
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I know it’s a very busy day but this story *really* matters
Josh Simons says he hired ‘a PR company’ to investigate a ‘suspected illegal hack’
But if you’re worried about a hack, why pay £30k to a PR firm?
A lot about this story isn’t right. And a cabinet office minister is at the centre of it
Josh Simons says he hired ‘a PR company’ to investigate a ‘suspected illegal hack’
But if you’re worried about a hack, why pay £30k to a PR firm?
A lot about this story isn’t right. And a cabinet office minister is at the centre of it
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Hi I’m Chris Mason as BBC Political Editor I’m paid £270,000 a year for glib comments about the Govt & championing Reform UK
As a “professional ex journalist” I love mixing metaphors such as this corker
“A lightening conductor for the bumps in the road ahead”
Sounds great don’t it❗️👌🏼
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As a “professional ex journalist” I love mixing metaphors such as this corker
“A lightening conductor for the bumps in the road ahead”
Sounds great don’t it❗️👌🏼
1)
February 8, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Hi I’m Chris Mason as BBC Political Editor I’m paid £270,000 a year for glib comments about the Govt & championing Reform UK
As a “professional ex journalist” I love mixing metaphors such as this corker
“A lightening conductor for the bumps in the road ahead”
Sounds great don’t it❗️👌🏼
1)
As a “professional ex journalist” I love mixing metaphors such as this corker
“A lightening conductor for the bumps in the road ahead”
Sounds great don’t it❗️👌🏼
1)
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"Please don't leave me, I enjoy abusing you."
February 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
"Please don't leave me, I enjoy abusing you."
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I agree Mr. Tangwa 👍
"Technology will save us" can be a comforting story.
But it can also be an excuse for inaction. The most crucial technology we need is a shift in mindset—from separation to interconnection.
Agree or disagree?
But it can also be an excuse for inaction. The most crucial technology we need is a shift in mindset—from separation to interconnection.
Agree or disagree?
February 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
I agree Mr. Tangwa 👍
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Alex Sobel @alexsobel.co.uk calls on government to introduce three reforms to protect UK from foreign interference: a cap on political donations, ban on cryptocurrency contributions and full independence for the Electoral Commission.
February 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Alex Sobel @alexsobel.co.uk calls on government to introduce three reforms to protect UK from foreign interference: a cap on political donations, ban on cryptocurrency contributions and full independence for the Electoral Commission.
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Something magnificent about Kemi Badenoch's self-confidence, and her claim that the Mandelson affair is entirely down to her asking questions at PMQs. Like a toddler who thinks their plastic steering wheel is controlling the car.
February 9, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Something magnificent about Kemi Badenoch's self-confidence, and her claim that the Mandelson affair is entirely down to her asking questions at PMQs. Like a toddler who thinks their plastic steering wheel is controlling the car.
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Heritage railways seeks ganger to join its track maintenance team share.google/LbsgRhstalXT...
Heritage railways seeks ganger to join its track maintenance team
The North Norfolk Railway is looking for a permanent way maintenance ganger to join its track maintenance team in its Infrastructure Department.
share.google
February 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Heritage railways seeks ganger to join its track maintenance team share.google/LbsgRhstalXT...
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Why are government’s always scrabbling around for fixes rather than being proactive and effective.
It’s really tiresome.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
It’s really tiresome.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Water bosses in England exploiting bonus loophole face crackdown
Exclusive: Ministers to act after last year’s legislation ‘outwitted’ by failing firms paying millions to executives
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Why are government’s always scrabbling around for fixes rather than being proactive and effective.
It’s really tiresome.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
It’s really tiresome.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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This is absolutely insane. The sort of Kafka-esque nightmare you would find in a Philip K Dick book set far in the dystopian future. A window on America tumbling into autocracy.
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM
This is absolutely insane. The sort of Kafka-esque nightmare you would find in a Philip K Dick book set far in the dystopian future. A window on America tumbling into autocracy.
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
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Collateral Damage they say....
He's still in a concentration camp in the US.
We're so sorry Seamus🙏
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
He's still in a concentration camp in the US.
We're so sorry Seamus🙏
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Collateral Damage they say....
He's still in a concentration camp in the US.
We're so sorry Seamus🙏
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
He's still in a concentration camp in the US.
We're so sorry Seamus🙏
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
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#pwME reminder that Savannah needs our help.
Please email the CEO of the hospital she is in, [email protected], with just the title “Restore pain relief to Savannah NOW”
Also please keep donating to and sharing her fundraiser.
Please email the CEO of the hospital she is in, [email protected], with just the title “Restore pain relief to Savannah NOW”
Also please keep donating to and sharing her fundraiser.
#mecfs #pwME
There's an update on Savannah's fundraiser and it is fucking grim.
The hospital have not changed course. Continuing to reduce pain meds. Still not reinstated antihistamine meaning Savannah's had no meaningful nutrition in 7 fucking weeks.
This is MURDER.
All 3 updates are from today.
There's an update on Savannah's fundraiser and it is fucking grim.
The hospital have not changed course. Continuing to reduce pain meds. Still not reinstated antihistamine meaning Savannah's had no meaningful nutrition in 7 fucking weeks.
This is MURDER.
All 3 updates are from today.
Donate to #SevereMErgency:Save Savannah from dying inside NHS hospital, organized by Sam Pearce
Very Severe ME patient 23 year-old Savannah Victora-May is at … Sam Pearce needs your support for #SevereMErgency:Save Savannah from dying inside NHS hospital
www.gofundme.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
#pwME reminder that Savannah needs our help.
Please email the CEO of the hospital she is in, [email protected], with just the title “Restore pain relief to Savannah NOW”
Also please keep donating to and sharing her fundraiser.
Please email the CEO of the hospital she is in, [email protected], with just the title “Restore pain relief to Savannah NOW”
Also please keep donating to and sharing her fundraiser.
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Explosions were heard in Kyiv around 5:30 p.m. local time on Feb. 8 amid a ballistic missile threat, The Kyiv Independent’s journalists on the ground reported.
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid Russian missile attack
Explosions were heard in Kyiv around 5:30 p.m. local time on Feb. 8 amid a ballistic missile threat, The Kyiv Independent’s journalists on the ground reported.
kyivindependent.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Explosions were heard in Kyiv around 5:30 p.m. local time on Feb. 8 amid a ballistic missile threat, The Kyiv Independent’s journalists on the ground reported.
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Oborne couldn't be more right about this bit:
"Yet more shocking was the withdrawal of support for Labour’s candidate in Clacton, paving the way for a smooth victory for Nigel Farage and the synchronised dog-whistle attacks against Britain’s vulnerable Bangladeshi community."
"Yet more shocking was the withdrawal of support for Labour’s candidate in Clacton, paving the way for a smooth victory for Nigel Farage and the synchronised dog-whistle attacks against Britain’s vulnerable Bangladeshi community."
February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Oborne couldn't be more right about this bit:
"Yet more shocking was the withdrawal of support for Labour’s candidate in Clacton, paving the way for a smooth victory for Nigel Farage and the synchronised dog-whistle attacks against Britain’s vulnerable Bangladeshi community."
"Yet more shocking was the withdrawal of support for Labour’s candidate in Clacton, paving the way for a smooth victory for Nigel Farage and the synchronised dog-whistle attacks against Britain’s vulnerable Bangladeshi community."
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Nothing screams Patriotism like a paper purporting to represent British values, advising an elite minority how to avoid paying taxes the rest of us are eligible for above a certain threshold..
Taxes that fund #NHS, Police, Fire Service, Armed Forces, Education, Social Care.. 😡
Taxes that fund #NHS, Police, Fire Service, Armed Forces, Education, Social Care.. 😡
February 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Nothing screams Patriotism like a paper purporting to represent British values, advising an elite minority how to avoid paying taxes the rest of us are eligible for above a certain threshold..
Taxes that fund #NHS, Police, Fire Service, Armed Forces, Education, Social Care.. 😡
Taxes that fund #NHS, Police, Fire Service, Armed Forces, Education, Social Care.. 😡
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A law with a financial penalty is just a law with price tag.
Two Parties headed by Farage, both broke election law and nothing happened apart from modest fines easily absorbed by their funding
There’s only one conclusion to make
UK Electoral Law doesn’t exist, it’s just a cost of achieving a goal to make the public think elections are regulated.. 🤷🏼♂️
There’s only one conclusion to make
UK Electoral Law doesn’t exist, it’s just a cost of achieving a goal to make the public think elections are regulated.. 🤷🏼♂️
Left: Reform UK breaks electoral law
Right: Vote Leave break electoral law
Why are there no real and meaningful consequences for breaking electoral law in the UK?
Right: Vote Leave break electoral law
Why are there no real and meaningful consequences for breaking electoral law in the UK?
February 7, 2026 at 4:26 PM
A law with a financial penalty is just a law with price tag.