Liz
@meejahoar.bsky.social
Yanq-Aussie | longtime UK resident | recovering lawyer | anti-Brexit | pro-EU | liberal progressive | Harris-Welz 2024 | ally | GSOH
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Government has now - belatedly -published the impact assessment for the changes to skilled worker and care worker visas announced in May.
Impact is estimated between -£2 billion and £-10 billion (central - £10 billion).
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937e6...
Impact is estimated between -£2 billion and £-10 billion (central - £10 billion).
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937e6...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Government has now - belatedly -published the impact assessment for the changes to skilled worker and care worker visas announced in May.
Impact is estimated between -£2 billion and £-10 billion (central - £10 billion).
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937e6...
Impact is estimated between -£2 billion and £-10 billion (central - £10 billion).
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937e6...
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But the good news is, by doing this, we defeated racism in the UK.
Government has now - belatedly -published the impact assessment for the changes to skilled worker and care worker visas announced in May.
Impact is estimated between -£2 billion and £-10 billion (central - £10 billion).
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937e6...
Impact is estimated between -£2 billion and £-10 billion (central - £10 billion).
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937e6...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
But the good news is, by doing this, we defeated racism in the UK.
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Make America Healthy Again my ass.
December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Make America Healthy Again my ass.
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Stars powered by dark matter instead of nuclear fusion could solve several mysteries of the early universe, and we may have spotted the first hints that they are real
Supermassive dark matter stars may be lurking in the early universe
Stars powered by dark matter instead of nuclear fusion could solve several mysteries of the early universe, and we may have spotted the first hints that they are real
www.newscientist.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Stars powered by dark matter instead of nuclear fusion could solve several mysteries of the early universe, and we may have spotted the first hints that they are real
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Finally, a foe worthy of her talents.
Nothing says getting into the festive spirit like going online to shout at some biscuits
December 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Finally, a foe worthy of her talents.
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In case you missed it: New legal aid rates for immigration and asylum work to take effect from 22 December 2025 | Sonia Lenegan
New legal aid rates for immigration and asylum work to take effect from 22 December 2025 - Free Movement
The Civil Legal Aid (Procedure and Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 have been laid before parliament today and will come into effect on 22 December
freemovement.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In case you missed it: New legal aid rates for immigration and asylum work to take effect from 22 December 2025 | Sonia Lenegan
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Snowflakes.
MAGA Is Melting Down Over A Pink J. Crew Sweater For Men—And Our Eyes Can't Roll Hard Enough
www.comicsands.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Snowflakes.
@sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social @london.gov.uk are there any plans to repair all the broken bus time displays on stops across south London? eg the one at Jebb Avenue / Brixton Prison (stop BD 48895) has been out for months. Thanks
December 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
@sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social @london.gov.uk are there any plans to repair all the broken bus time displays on stops across south London? eg the one at Jebb Avenue / Brixton Prison (stop BD 48895) has been out for months. Thanks
the “action faction” & the “praxis axis” – pure Dr Seuss or even Danny Kaye in The Court Jester: “The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true” @iandunt.bsky.social @dorianlynskey.bsky.social could not stop laughing, re-listened 3x
December 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
the “action faction” & the “praxis axis” – pure Dr Seuss or even Danny Kaye in The Court Jester: “The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true” @iandunt.bsky.social @dorianlynskey.bsky.social could not stop laughing, re-listened 3x
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Welcome to the second Origin Story episode of the week as @iandunt.bsky.social & @dorianlynskey.bsky.social conclude the story of the New Left. Listen to Part Two: Children of the Revolution here 👉 linktr.ee/originstoryp...
#originstory #thenewleft #Gramsci #politics #podcast #history
#originstory #thenewleft #Gramsci #politics #podcast #history
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Welcome to the second Origin Story episode of the week as @iandunt.bsky.social & @dorianlynskey.bsky.social conclude the story of the New Left. Listen to Part Two: Children of the Revolution here 👉 linktr.ee/originstoryp...
#originstory #thenewleft #Gramsci #politics #podcast #history
#originstory #thenewleft #Gramsci #politics #podcast #history
@mrjamesob.bsky.social non-dorky TV dad for next time, starring Bill Bixby (who later played Bruce Banner in the best Hulk series with Lou Ferrigno) m.imdb.com/title/tt0063...
The Courtship of Eddie's Father (TV Series 1969–1972) - Reference view - IMDb
The Courtship of Eddie's Father: With Bill Bixby, Brandon Cruz, Miyoshi Umeki, Kristina Holland. Widower Tom Corbett raises his young son Eddie.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social non-dorky TV dad for next time, starring Bill Bixby (who later played Bruce Banner in the best Hulk series with Lou Ferrigno) m.imdb.com/title/tt0063...
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It's the satirists I feel sorriest for.
Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party Conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's the satirists I feel sorriest for.
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I'm hoping to unite Left and Right - they'll all hate my piece in today's Sunday Times, saying that successive Budgets have overtaxed the highest-earning 20%, and under-taxed both the median earner and the richest 0.1%.https://buff.ly/BqRFpJr
November 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I'm hoping to unite Left and Right - they'll all hate my piece in today's Sunday Times, saying that successive Budgets have overtaxed the highest-earning 20%, and under-taxed both the median earner and the richest 0.1%.https://buff.ly/BqRFpJr
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Oh fuck off.
The economic damage Brexit has caused is undeniable - even Brexiteers are now admitting it.
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
We Brexiteers must acknowledge the costs of leaving Europe
Breaking free from the EU has undoubtedly deepened the UK’s malaise, and it’s no use denying it
www.thetimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Oh fuck off.
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It's completely ridiculous. Pre-budget everyone thought the headroom gap was £20-30bn including policy changes (e.g. on welfare). It was in fact £16bn.
It's hardly a massive difference.
It's hardly a massive difference.
I’m quite enjoying the 180 turn on a six pence from “you’ve wrecked the economy and created a black hole” to “there was no black hole and this is even worse”.
November 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
It's completely ridiculous. Pre-budget everyone thought the headroom gap was £20-30bn including policy changes (e.g. on welfare). It was in fact £16bn.
It's hardly a massive difference.
It's hardly a massive difference.
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It’s just a crime against humanity. There’s no war. Hegseth is just out here ordering the killing of civilians.
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) says Pete Hegseth should "resign immediately" if it's true he gave a directive to “kill everybody” in a strike on boats in the Caribbean, including a second strike to kill survivors of the first strike.
“If the reports are true, Pete Hegseth likely committed a war crime."
“If the reports are true, Pete Hegseth likely committed a war crime."
December 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
It’s just a crime against humanity. There’s no war. Hegseth is just out here ordering the killing of civilians.
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One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.
"Negotiators are aiming to finalise a deal by January that would allow the UK to participate in Erasmus from 2027 onwards, according to two UK and EU officials."
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.
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Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
@hawksleyworkman.bsky.social great to see you at the Green Note yesterday afternoon!!! amazing as always and sorry we were a teensy bit late, loved the little girl sat next to us at the back admonishing her mum who said how great was the show, “It’s a GIG” 😆
September 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
@hawksleyworkman.bsky.social great to see you at the Green Note yesterday afternoon!!! amazing as always and sorry we were a teensy bit late, loved the little girl sat next to us at the back admonishing her mum who said how great was the show, “It’s a GIG” 😆
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Hey, Sky News! Hey, BBC! See how easy it is?
Moskowitz: Do you think the Epstein list should come out?
Farage: I have no opinion on it.
Raskin: It’s been reported that he’s called for it to be released
Moskowitz: I have it here. Do you agree with yourself?
Farage: I have no opinion on it.
Raskin: It’s been reported that he’s called for it to be released
Moskowitz: I have it here. Do you agree with yourself?
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hey, Sky News! Hey, BBC! See how easy it is?
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“Unwittingly” may be the best use of an adverb in history
thanks to @dorianlynskey.bsky.social for introducing me to this movie poster, featuring a tagline that made me hyperventilate with laughter
September 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
“Unwittingly” may be the best use of an adverb in history
dear guest on most recent pod David Klemperer of @compulsoryvoting.bsky.social totally, vigorously disagree with you re: online voting, when you say “people” prefer / trust pen and paper you mean YOU prefer it / trust it, I’m 58 and I’d far prefer online voting podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
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September 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
dear guest on most recent pod David Klemperer of @compulsoryvoting.bsky.social totally, vigorously disagree with you re: online voting, when you say “people” prefer / trust pen and paper you mean YOU prefer it / trust it, I’m 58 and I’d far prefer online voting podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
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This is an interesting role for an interesting politician, seemingly with an emphasis on ironing out cross-departmental issues when it comes to delivery.
🚨 Breaking: Cabinet reshuffle begins…
Darren Jones becomes chief secretary (minister of state) to the prime minister and No10 — a new role
James Murray takes his place as chief secretary to the Treasury
Both are cabinet-attending roles, No 10 has said
Darren Jones becomes chief secretary (minister of state) to the prime minister and No10 — a new role
James Murray takes his place as chief secretary to the Treasury
Both are cabinet-attending roles, No 10 has said
September 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This is an interesting role for an interesting politician, seemingly with an emphasis on ironing out cross-departmental issues when it comes to delivery.
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"'LET REGION BECOME A EUROPEAN RAIL HUB'"
@sminting.bsky.social for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
#Yorkshire should be connected with #RailServices to the continent, with #York and #Leeds acting as central hubs in a new #European #RailCorridor.
#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
@sminting.bsky.social for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
#Yorkshire should be connected with #RailServices to the continent, with #York and #Leeds acting as central hubs in a new #European #RailCorridor.
#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
August 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"'LET REGION BECOME A EUROPEAN RAIL HUB'"
@sminting.bsky.social for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
#Yorkshire should be connected with #RailServices to the continent, with #York and #Leeds acting as central hubs in a new #European #RailCorridor.
#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
@sminting.bsky.social for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
#Yorkshire should be connected with #RailServices to the continent, with #York and #Leeds acting as central hubs in a new #European #RailCorridor.
#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
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"'HISTORIC' RAIL REVOLUTION"
@craigpaton27.bsky.social for @metro.co.uk (North)
#RailCommuters in #Scotland received a #CashBoost after #PeakFares were scrapped in what #Scottish #FirstMinister #JohnSwinney described as a 'historic moment'.
#Metro
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
@craigpaton27.bsky.social for @metro.co.uk (North)
#RailCommuters in #Scotland received a #CashBoost after #PeakFares were scrapped in what #Scottish #FirstMinister #JohnSwinney described as a 'historic moment'.
#Metro
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
August 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"'HISTORIC' RAIL REVOLUTION"
@craigpaton27.bsky.social for @metro.co.uk (North)
#RailCommuters in #Scotland received a #CashBoost after #PeakFares were scrapped in what #Scottish #FirstMinister #JohnSwinney described as a 'historic moment'.
#Metro
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
@craigpaton27.bsky.social for @metro.co.uk (North)
#RailCommuters in #Scotland received a #CashBoost after #PeakFares were scrapped in what #Scottish #FirstMinister #JohnSwinney described as a 'historic moment'.
#Metro
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS