LindeeB #FBPE
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Lib Dem🔶 Curry & Gin loving Grandma, who also devours detective, thriller and fantasy novels and comedy autobiographies, when not gaming.🇪🇺
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
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“We need compassion, honesty and choice, not political or religious obstruction from those who never support the Bill in any circumstance.”
Sophie Blake and other terminally ill people call out a minority of Lords trying to delay and derail the assisted dying Bill.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Sophie Blake and other terminally ill people call out a minority of Lords trying to delay and derail the assisted dying Bill.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“We need compassion, honesty and choice, not political or religious obstruction from those who never support the Bill in any circumstance.”
Sophie Blake and other terminally ill people call out a minority of Lords trying to delay and derail the assisted dying Bill.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Sophie Blake and other terminally ill people call out a minority of Lords trying to delay and derail the assisted dying Bill.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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Headline on The World at One just now:
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Headline on The World at One just now:
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
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Migration numbers have cratered – yet still Reform and much of the media act every day like migration is a huge "crisis".
The reality, if you look at OBR figures, is that migration brings measurable economic growth – and the lack of it brings economic stagnation.
The reality, if you look at OBR figures, is that migration brings measurable economic growth – and the lack of it brings economic stagnation.
NEW: Net migration falls sharply to 204,000 in the year to June.
That’s a fall from 649,000 in the year to June 2024. It is a drop of nearly 80% from its 2023 peak.
That’s a fall from 649,000 in the year to June 2024. It is a drop of nearly 80% from its 2023 peak.
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Migration numbers have cratered – yet still Reform and much of the media act every day like migration is a huge "crisis".
The reality, if you look at OBR figures, is that migration brings measurable economic growth – and the lack of it brings economic stagnation.
The reality, if you look at OBR figures, is that migration brings measurable economic growth – and the lack of it brings economic stagnation.
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Anti-choice campaigners want ALL dying people to take a pregnancy test before accessing an assisted death.
Amendments like this aren’t scrutiny - they’re sabotage.
Email Peers today and tell them a tiny minority must not derail the assisted dying Bill.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
Amendments like this aren’t scrutiny - they’re sabotage.
Email Peers today and tell them a tiny minority must not derail the assisted dying Bill.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Anti-choice campaigners want ALL dying people to take a pregnancy test before accessing an assisted death.
Amendments like this aren’t scrutiny - they’re sabotage.
Email Peers today and tell them a tiny minority must not derail the assisted dying Bill.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
Amendments like this aren’t scrutiny - they’re sabotage.
Email Peers today and tell them a tiny minority must not derail the assisted dying Bill.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
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This is why a con man shouldn’t have been allowed to become President!
This 👇
This 👇
November 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This is why a con man shouldn’t have been allowed to become President!
This 👇
This 👇
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Yes Nigel, the majority of citizens in the U.K. think you are a Russian Assett.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Yes Nigel, the majority of citizens in the U.K. think you are a Russian Assett.
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Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
What's wrong with the #tobycarvery website. I tried to buy a gift card for a very special family friend, but it refused to accept my post code!!
November 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
What's wrong with the #tobycarvery website. I tried to buy a gift card for a very special family friend, but it refused to accept my post code!!
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🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Tonight we're celebrating 10 years of Rewilding Britain (@rewildingbritain.org.uk). I don't think I've ever come across an organisation which has shifted both public attitudes and tangible outcomes on an issue so fast. I'm proud to be associated.
November 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Tonight we're celebrating 10 years of Rewilding Britain (@rewildingbritain.org.uk). I don't think I've ever come across an organisation which has shifted both public attitudes and tangible outcomes on an issue so fast. I'm proud to be associated.
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Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
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Freedom of movement also means the freedom to love beyond national borders.
The European Court of Justice ruled today: A marriage lawfully concluded in one EU country must be recognised across the Union.
Love in one EU country is love in all. 🌈🇪🇺
The European Court of Justice ruled today: A marriage lawfully concluded in one EU country must be recognised across the Union.
Love in one EU country is love in all. 🌈🇪🇺
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Budget 2025.
The wealthy hardly hit.
Minor tweaks on dividend and mansion tax.
No wealth tax.
No alignment of taxes on dividends & capital gains tax with taxation of wages.
Partnerships won't pay NIC on partners' share of profits
No financial transactions tax.
Lobbying and political donations pay
The wealthy hardly hit.
Minor tweaks on dividend and mansion tax.
No wealth tax.
No alignment of taxes on dividends & capital gains tax with taxation of wages.
Partnerships won't pay NIC on partners' share of profits
No financial transactions tax.
Lobbying and political donations pay
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Budget 2025.
The wealthy hardly hit.
Minor tweaks on dividend and mansion tax.
No wealth tax.
No alignment of taxes on dividends & capital gains tax with taxation of wages.
Partnerships won't pay NIC on partners' share of profits
No financial transactions tax.
Lobbying and political donations pay
The wealthy hardly hit.
Minor tweaks on dividend and mansion tax.
No wealth tax.
No alignment of taxes on dividends & capital gains tax with taxation of wages.
Partnerships won't pay NIC on partners' share of profits
No financial transactions tax.
Lobbying and political donations pay
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Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.
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“Access to Work should be a bridge into employment. Instead, thousands are being left stranded mid-way."
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@marisharay.bsky.social @mariecgoldman.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @accesstoworkcol.bsky.social #AccesstoWork
Access to Work awards cut by up to 80%
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@marisharay.bsky.social @mariecgoldman.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @accesstoworkcol.bsky.social #AccesstoWork
Access to Work awards cut by up to 80%
Here we go again! Labour attacking the disabled!!!
Recently the Chancellor said that she “can’t leave welfare untouched” during this Parliament. To me this translates into plain English as ‘I must attack disabled people’.Let us remember that the…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“Access to Work should be a bridge into employment. Instead, thousands are being left stranded mid-way."
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@marisharay.bsky.social @mariecgoldman.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @accesstoworkcol.bsky.social #AccesstoWork
Access to Work awards cut by up to 80%
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@marisharay.bsky.social @mariecgoldman.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @accesstoworkcol.bsky.social #AccesstoWork
Access to Work awards cut by up to 80%
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Reform UK & Nigel Farage hate media scrutiny, it shows them up for the hypocrites they are.
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Reform UK & Nigel Farage hate media scrutiny, it shows them up for the hypocrites they are.
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Huge news! After eight long years, the two-child benefit limit is being scrapped, lifting hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty.
Today is proof that when we speak up, we can change lives. To the 149,924 38 Degrees supporters who signed the petition: you helped make this happen.
Today is proof that when we speak up, we can change lives. To the 149,924 38 Degrees supporters who signed the petition: you helped make this happen.
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Huge news! After eight long years, the two-child benefit limit is being scrapped, lifting hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty.
Today is proof that when we speak up, we can change lives. To the 149,924 38 Degrees supporters who signed the petition: you helped make this happen.
Today is proof that when we speak up, we can change lives. To the 149,924 38 Degrees supporters who signed the petition: you helped make this happen.
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Budget 2025.
Household energy bills could be cut by £154, green levies shifted to general taxation.
No abolition of VAT on domestic fuel.
No curbs on energy company profiteering/dividends.
No change in the Ofgem pricing formula, which gives us one of the most expensive electricity in the world.
Household energy bills could be cut by £154, green levies shifted to general taxation.
No abolition of VAT on domestic fuel.
No curbs on energy company profiteering/dividends.
No change in the Ofgem pricing formula, which gives us one of the most expensive electricity in the world.
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Budget 2025.
Household energy bills could be cut by £154, green levies shifted to general taxation.
No abolition of VAT on domestic fuel.
No curbs on energy company profiteering/dividends.
No change in the Ofgem pricing formula, which gives us one of the most expensive electricity in the world.
Household energy bills could be cut by £154, green levies shifted to general taxation.
No abolition of VAT on domestic fuel.
No curbs on energy company profiteering/dividends.
No change in the Ofgem pricing formula, which gives us one of the most expensive electricity in the world.
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If telling the troops not to follow illegal orders is “sedition,” what do we call colluding with the Kremlin to manipulate the U.S. President into advancing Russian interests over America’s?
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
If telling the troops not to follow illegal orders is “sedition,” what do we call colluding with the Kremlin to manipulate the U.S. President into advancing Russian interests over America’s?
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The Prime Minister just told me any party leader should want to get to the bottom of this Russian bribery scandal with Reform.
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The Prime Minister just told me any party leader should want to get to the bottom of this Russian bribery scandal with Reform.
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
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The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now reached 60k.
Let's keep the pressure on. Please share the petition as often and as far and as widely as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Let's keep the pressure on. Please share the petition as often and as far and as widely as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now reached 60k.
Let's keep the pressure on. Please share the petition as often and as far and as widely as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Let's keep the pressure on. Please share the petition as often and as far and as widely as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Three weeks ago Minister Luke Pollard declared Initial Operating Capability had been achieved by the Ajax vehicle programme, stating that he wouldn't have done so if the vehicle wasn't safe. Now this 👇
www.forcesnews.com/services/arm...
www.forcesnews.com/services/arm...
Ajax on hold as 31 fall ill in major safety setback for Army's beleaguered £5.5bn AFV
Use of the Army's newest armoured fighting vehicle has been suspended after yet more soldiers experienced health problems
www.forcesnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Three weeks ago Minister Luke Pollard declared Initial Operating Capability had been achieved by the Ajax vehicle programme, stating that he wouldn't have done so if the vehicle wasn't safe. Now this 👇
www.forcesnews.com/services/arm...
www.forcesnews.com/services/arm...
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Labour seems frozen by “twin fears…that swing voters would freak out if they thought Reeves was a tax-and-spend fiend or Starmer might smuggle remainer convictions into Downing St”
But, the foreign state that benefits most from Brexit inaction is Putin’s Russia.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
But, the foreign state that benefits most from Brexit inaction is Putin’s Russia.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves has many problems. She’s realising that her Brexit bind may be the biggest of all | Rafael Behr
Brutal economic realities are prompting a shift in Labour’s tone on Europe. But will it dare tell the whole truth about Britain’s predicament, asks Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Labour seems frozen by “twin fears…that swing voters would freak out if they thought Reeves was a tax-and-spend fiend or Starmer might smuggle remainer convictions into Downing St”
But, the foreign state that benefits most from Brexit inaction is Putin’s Russia.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
But, the foreign state that benefits most from Brexit inaction is Putin’s Russia.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"