Kevin Rye
@kevinrye.bsky.social
Owner, Think Fan Engagement, Lecturer in football business & media at UCFB Wembley. #slavaukrani
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Everyone needs to calm down a bit. It’s an embarrassing and stupid leak. But we knew all the detail anyway- the Treasury had leaked it. Markets have reacted well. This bit of process won’t be anything close to the most politically difficult thing about today.
Keir Starmer: "The Chancellor will set out the Budget in just a few minutes time."
In fact, the OBR did it just a few minutes ago.
In fact, the OBR did it just a few minutes ago.
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Everyone needs to calm down a bit. It’s an embarrassing and stupid leak. But we knew all the detail anyway- the Treasury had leaked it. Markets have reacted well. This bit of process won’t be anything close to the most politically difficult thing about today.
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I think at this point if you're including Diane Abbott - a woman who has never held government office, has been a backbencher since 2020, and is scarcely a government ally - on your list of political wrongdoers, we all know exactly what your real concerns are
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I think at this point if you're including Diane Abbott - a woman who has never held government office, has been a backbencher since 2020, and is scarcely a government ally - on your list of political wrongdoers, we all know exactly what your real concerns are
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The Government has adjusted the International Student Levy from a 6% charge to a flat rate of £925.
A flat rate was first called for by Policy Exchange in July - as it avoids disproportionately penalising top universities and STEM courses.
Rare spot of good news in the Budget.
A flat rate was first called for by Policy Exchange in July - as it avoids disproportionately penalising top universities and STEM courses.
Rare spot of good news in the Budget.
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Government has adjusted the International Student Levy from a 6% charge to a flat rate of £925.
A flat rate was first called for by Policy Exchange in July - as it avoids disproportionately penalising top universities and STEM courses.
Rare spot of good news in the Budget.
A flat rate was first called for by Policy Exchange in July - as it avoids disproportionately penalising top universities and STEM courses.
Rare spot of good news in the Budget.
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That’s the right way round for a labour budget.
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
That’s the right way round for a labour budget.
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'Doom loop', the playground Goering says. If only we could find out what might be a rather big factor in this doom loop, pfft.
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
'Doom loop', the playground Goering says. If only we could find out what might be a rather big factor in this doom loop, pfft.
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
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November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
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Not well understood that 6 in 10 families impacted by the two-child limit are in work, and that the vast majority have 3 or 4 children.
The Chancellor has scrapped the two-child limit, benefitting more than half a million families.
In April 2025, out of families impacted by the limit:
- 6 in 10 had 3 children.
- 6 in 10 had at least one person in work.
- And 6 in 10 are receiving a health or disability benefit.
In April 2025, out of families impacted by the limit:
- 6 in 10 had 3 children.
- 6 in 10 had at least one person in work.
- And 6 in 10 are receiving a health or disability benefit.
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Not well understood that 6 in 10 families impacted by the two-child limit are in work, and that the vast majority have 3 or 4 children.
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On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
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Matt: we need measures to improve fertility - it's one of our biggest problems!
Also Matt: No not like that. I meant white people only.
Also Matt: No not like that. I meant white people only.
Reflections on the budget from the head of Students4Reform
November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Matt: we need measures to improve fertility - it's one of our biggest problems!
Also Matt: No not like that. I meant white people only.
Also Matt: No not like that. I meant white people only.
If this was the rightwing media commenting on a right wing budget there would be non stop headlines about how brilliant it is. The Guardian? Nah. Don't even mention the two child cap going next April. What is it with them? They don't need to be Pravda but some mention, surely?!
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If this was the rightwing media commenting on a right wing budget there would be non stop headlines about how brilliant it is. The Guardian? Nah. Don't even mention the two child cap going next April. What is it with them? They don't need to be Pravda but some mention, surely?!
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
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Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
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November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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Having a great first day as the OBR's website manager. Got all of the content queued up as a scheduled post, ready for a big day, but all of the work is done now.
Now before I put my feet up, time to take a big gulp of water and check the latest news.
Now before I put my feet up, time to take a big gulp of water and check the latest news.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Having a great first day as the OBR's website manager. Got all of the content queued up as a scheduled post, ready for a big day, but all of the work is done now.
Now before I put my feet up, time to take a big gulp of water and check the latest news.
Now before I put my feet up, time to take a big gulp of water and check the latest news.
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"having changed my mind about the OBR, my internship there has begun smoothly"
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
"having changed my mind about the OBR, my internship there has begun smoothly"
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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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Rachel Reeves just thanked Joe Powell in the budget for his representations on high street tax evasion and pledged more resources to track down "fraudulent business owners who vanish without paying their taxes". This is one of the issues Joe raised with the chancellor.
What's up with the Harry Potter shops in central London?
London Centric's investigation into their finances was raised in the House of Commons by Kensington and Bayswater Labour MP Joe Powell. He asked ministers what it will take to get HMRC officials to check the shops are paying their taxes.
London Centric's investigation into their finances was raised in the House of Commons by Kensington and Bayswater Labour MP Joe Powell. He asked ministers what it will take to get HMRC officials to check the shops are paying their taxes.
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Rachel Reeves just thanked Joe Powell in the budget for his representations on high street tax evasion and pledged more resources to track down "fraudulent business owners who vanish without paying their taxes". This is one of the issues Joe raised with the chancellor.
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New PIP claims are starting to decline
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
New PIP claims are starting to decline
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Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 as expected - though only for under 65s! A new bias in the tax system towards pensioners is introduced....
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 as expected - though only for under 65s! A new bias in the tax system towards pensioners is introduced....
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The true cost of Brexit revealed. 🚨
They promised £350m a week. Instead we’re paying the price daily.
We must fix our relationship with Europe to fix Britain.
They promised £350m a week. Instead we’re paying the price daily.
We must fix our relationship with Europe to fix Britain.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The true cost of Brexit revealed. 🚨
They promised £350m a week. Instead we’re paying the price daily.
We must fix our relationship with Europe to fix Britain.
They promised £350m a week. Instead we’re paying the price daily.
We must fix our relationship with Europe to fix Britain.
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We are moving inexorably to the end point of electoral chaos - five parties all tied on 19% in the polls, election to be decided by blindfolded chimps chucking coloured darts at a constituency map
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We are moving inexorably to the end point of electoral chaos - five parties all tied on 19% in the polls, election to be decided by blindfolded chimps chucking coloured darts at a constituency map
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Could there have been "Thatcherism" without Thatcher?
Why was she such a polarising figure?
What was the impact of the Falklands War and the Miners' Strike?
Why did she fall in 1990?
Join David Runciman & me to explore "Thatcher at 100", on @ppfideas.bsky.social.
www.ppfideas.com/episodes/now...
Why was she such a polarising figure?
What was the impact of the Falklands War and the Miners' Strike?
Why did she fall in 1990?
Join David Runciman & me to explore "Thatcher at 100", on @ppfideas.bsky.social.
www.ppfideas.com/episodes/now...
Now & Then with Robert Saunders: Thatcher@100 – Her Life
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November 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Could there have been "Thatcherism" without Thatcher?
Why was she such a polarising figure?
What was the impact of the Falklands War and the Miners' Strike?
Why did she fall in 1990?
Join David Runciman & me to explore "Thatcher at 100", on @ppfideas.bsky.social.
www.ppfideas.com/episodes/now...
Why was she such a polarising figure?
What was the impact of the Falklands War and the Miners' Strike?
Why did she fall in 1990?
Join David Runciman & me to explore "Thatcher at 100", on @ppfideas.bsky.social.
www.ppfideas.com/episodes/now...
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If you need proof that when Reform UK politicians wave the 🇬🇧Union Flag🇬🇧, it's not patriotism, it's just manipulation.
The Reform Party leader, waving the Union Jack in this photo was literally a Russian Spy.
The Reform Party leader, waving the Union Jack in this photo was literally a Russian Spy.
November 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
If you need proof that when Reform UK politicians wave the 🇬🇧Union Flag🇬🇧, it's not patriotism, it's just manipulation.
The Reform Party leader, waving the Union Jack in this photo was literally a Russian Spy.
The Reform Party leader, waving the Union Jack in this photo was literally a Russian Spy.
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OBR says lower net migration will hurt overall productivity
November 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
OBR says lower net migration will hurt overall productivity
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The people who say Farage was only 18 and didn’t mean what he said, are the same people who were certain Shamima Begum knew exactly what she was doing at 15.
It’s like their brains just don’t brain 🤷🏼♀️
It’s like their brains just don’t brain 🤷🏼♀️
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The people who say Farage was only 18 and didn’t mean what he said, are the same people who were certain Shamima Begum knew exactly what she was doing at 15.
It’s like their brains just don’t brain 🤷🏼♀️
It’s like their brains just don’t brain 🤷🏼♀️