Richard Knott
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I'm currently reading this so at least I have some notion of what I'm talking about. Just to say this style of mileage tax was tried in the Australian state of Victoria and it was a disaster that was thrown out in the courts. Not saying the UK situation is the same, just an example.
November 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I'm currently reading this so at least I have some notion of what I'm talking about. Just to say this style of mileage tax was tried in the Australian state of Victoria and it was a disaster that was thrown out in the courts. Not saying the UK situation is the same, just an example.
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Hey, congratulations to all of Olivia Nuzzi’s horny media critic defenders. Heckuva job!
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Hey, congratulations to all of Olivia Nuzzi’s horny media critic defenders. Heckuva job!
Budget 2025: UK's pay-per-mile road tax confirmed to include plug-in hybrids | Autocar #ev
Fuel duty also going up next year ahead of this
Fuel duty also going up next year ahead of this
Budget 2025: UK's pay-per-mile road tax confirmed to include plug-in hybrids | Autocar
Government also confirms end of 5p fuel duty freeze, a change to luxury car tax and review of EV charging prices
www.autocar.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Budget 2025: UK's pay-per-mile road tax confirmed to include plug-in hybrids | Autocar #ev
Fuel duty also going up next year ahead of this
Fuel duty also going up next year ahead of this
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BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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Don’t forget, no matter how much Nigel Farage tries to shape Reform UK’s economic policy to win votes, at heart he’s a disaster capitalist.
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Don’t forget, no matter how much Nigel Farage tries to shape Reform UK’s economic policy to win votes, at heart he’s a disaster capitalist.
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
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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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Cue rich people moaning about how they can no longer afford to live in their castles.... God it's all so horribly predictable
🚨 BREXIT BUDGET🚨
"From 2028, I am introducing a high value council tax surcharge in England. An annual £2,500 charge for properties worth more than £2 million, rising to £7,500 for properties worth more than £5 million."
"From 2028, I am introducing a high value council tax surcharge in England. An annual £2,500 charge for properties worth more than £2 million, rising to £7,500 for properties worth more than £5 million."
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Cue rich people moaning about how they can no longer afford to live in their castles.... God it's all so horribly predictable
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the two-child benefit cap will be lifted.
She told the Commons: “We on this side of the House do not believe that the solution to a broken welfare system is to punish the most vulnerable children” 👏
She told the Commons: “We on this side of the House do not believe that the solution to a broken welfare system is to punish the most vulnerable children” 👏
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the two-child benefit cap will be lifted.
She told the Commons: “We on this side of the House do not believe that the solution to a broken welfare system is to punish the most vulnerable children” 👏
She told the Commons: “We on this side of the House do not believe that the solution to a broken welfare system is to punish the most vulnerable children” 👏
"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
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🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Renewables routinely generate more than half of U.K electricity.
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Renewables routinely generate more than half of U.K electricity.
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
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"Every 5th new car registered across Europe is now a pure electric BEV model
That applies to both a 12-month trailing basis & also during opening 10 mo of 2025
Regional growth rate continued at high pace, increasing by a quarter (25%) YTD y/y while total market across all fuels grew by just 1% yy"
That applies to both a 12-month trailing basis & also during opening 10 mo of 2025
Regional growth rate continued at high pace, increasing by a quarter (25%) YTD y/y while total market across all fuels grew by just 1% yy"
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"Every 5th new car registered across Europe is now a pure electric BEV model
That applies to both a 12-month trailing basis & also during opening 10 mo of 2025
Regional growth rate continued at high pace, increasing by a quarter (25%) YTD y/y while total market across all fuels grew by just 1% yy"
That applies to both a 12-month trailing basis & also during opening 10 mo of 2025
Regional growth rate continued at high pace, increasing by a quarter (25%) YTD y/y while total market across all fuels grew by just 1% yy"
Mercedes Finally Has A Real Tesla Model 3 Competitor #ev
Mercedes Finally Has A Real Tesla Model 3 Competitor
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ Technology brings up to 374 miles of range in the U.S., with a compelling starting price.
insideevs.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Mercedes Finally Has A Real Tesla Model 3 Competitor #ev
MAN presents eTGL electric truck with refrigerated box body variant #ev
MAN presents eTGL electric truck with refrigerated box body variant
At Solutrans 2025 in Lyon, MAN Truck & Bus presented a new variant of its all-electric MAN eTGL chassis specifically for refrigerated box bodies.
electriccarsreport.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 AM
MAN presents eTGL electric truck with refrigerated box body variant #ev
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Massive 20 GWh #Sodium-ionBattery manufacturing plant announced in China.👍
#Energysky #renewables #Batteries
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/24/m...
#Energysky #renewables #Batteries
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/24/m...
Massive 20 GWh sodium-ion battery manufacturing plant announced in China
After last year’s slowdown, investment in China’s sodium-ion battery sector is rebounding in 2025, and one of the biggest projects yet has now entered the development pipeline.
www.pv-magazine.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Massive 20 GWh #Sodium-ionBattery manufacturing plant announced in China.👍
#Energysky #renewables #Batteries
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/24/m...
#Energysky #renewables #Batteries
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/24/m...
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This week I am writing about obeying illegal military orders.
Happy to hear any informed views and of any interesting/useful information, on or off record.
DMs open.
Happy to hear any informed views and of any interesting/useful information, on or off record.
DMs open.
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This week I am writing about obeying illegal military orders.
Happy to hear any informed views and of any interesting/useful information, on or off record.
DMs open.
Happy to hear any informed views and of any interesting/useful information, on or off record.
DMs open.
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London’s cycling trips hit 1.5 million a day as ridership surges 43% since 2019
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lon...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lon...
London’s cycling trips hit 1.5 million a day as ridership surges 43% since 2019
London’s cycling boom shows no sign of slowing, with new Transport for London (TfL) data revealing a 43% increase in cycling journeys since 2019.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
London’s cycling trips hit 1.5 million a day as ridership surges 43% since 2019
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lon...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lon...
Ford Trucks’ First Electric Big Rig Has Up To 186 Miles Of Range #ev
Ford Trucks’ First Electric Big Rig Has Up To 186 Miles Of Range
The new F-Line E can be fitted with up to four battery packs totaling 314 kWh of usable energy.
insideevs.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Ford Trucks’ First Electric Big Rig Has Up To 186 Miles Of Range #ev
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Given that the BBC endlessly gives platforms to lobbyists from the dark money junktanks without revealing their interests, shouldn't we be seeing such apologies every day?
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
BBC Apologises for Failing to Challenge 'Dark Money' Climate-Denial Lobbyist
EXCLUSIVE: BBC faces fresh allegations of bias after corporation admits interview with ‘Net Zero Watch’ lobbying chief Andrew Montford 'fell below usual standards'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Given that the BBC endlessly gives platforms to lobbyists from the dark money junktanks without revealing their interests, shouldn't we be seeing such apologies every day?
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
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‘Big amount of money spent to distort message on climate’ – John Kerry
www.channel4.com/news/big-amo...
www.channel4.com/news/big-amo...
‘Big amount of money spent to distort message on climate’ – John Kerry
Former secretary of state John Kerry spoke to Matt Frei in London at an event at Chatham House to discuss action on climate change and the global use of fossil fuels.
www.channel4.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
‘Big amount of money spent to distort message on climate’ – John Kerry
www.channel4.com/news/big-amo...
www.channel4.com/news/big-amo...
Someone (Rubio?) is MEGA pissed at the Ukraine peace plan situation if they leaked a full on *recording* of this Witkoff call (with transcript, lol).
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM