Wanderscotwild
@wanderscotwild.bsky.social
University of Sussex Social Policy Alumna; Carer; LGBTQ+ Ally; Disability Ally; Hater of Tories; Nature, Health, Science & Politics
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Think Reeves can chalk this up as a win. A big win actually.
U.K 30 YEAR GILT YIELD DOWN 9.8 BPS TO 5.23%, IN BIGGEST ONE DAY FALL SINCE APRIL
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Think Reeves can chalk this up as a win. A big win actually.
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To any one still harking on about a generic (but unworkable) wealth tax and the £10-15bn it might raise (it won't btw)...
...while you've done that, in 2 Budgets Labour have found over £65bn of tax rises annually, heavily skewed towards the wealthiest in society.
This is sensible, workable...
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...while you've done that, in 2 Budgets Labour have found over £65bn of tax rises annually, heavily skewed towards the wealthiest in society.
This is sensible, workable...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
To any one still harking on about a generic (but unworkable) wealth tax and the £10-15bn it might raise (it won't btw)...
...while you've done that, in 2 Budgets Labour have found over £65bn of tax rises annually, heavily skewed towards the wealthiest in society.
This is sensible, workable...
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...while you've done that, in 2 Budgets Labour have found over £65bn of tax rises annually, heavily skewed towards the wealthiest in society.
This is sensible, workable...
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Whenever you hear about a Labour Policy announcement, PLEASE, don't forget just how badly the Tories (and Reform) trashed the UK economy
If we don't learn to be patient, we will end up with Reform in power 😐
If we don't learn to be patient, we will end up with Reform in power 😐
🚨 BREXIT BUDGET 🚨
"The OBR are clear that this is not about the last 14 months. It is about the previous 14 years"
"The legacy of Brexit and the pandemic and the damaging decisions by the party opposite cutting public spending, leaving communities and entire regions behind."
"The OBR are clear that this is not about the last 14 months. It is about the previous 14 years"
"The legacy of Brexit and the pandemic and the damaging decisions by the party opposite cutting public spending, leaving communities and entire regions behind."
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Whenever you hear about a Labour Policy announcement, PLEASE, don't forget just how badly the Tories (and Reform) trashed the UK economy
If we don't learn to be patient, we will end up with Reform in power 😐
If we don't learn to be patient, we will end up with Reform in power 😐
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"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 1:10 PM
"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"
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I have worked to end the two child limit ever since the day I was elected. Today this Labour govt acted to give every child the best start in life.
5,540 children in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley will be out of poverty immediately. This is what a Labour government is for 😍
5,540 children in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley will be out of poverty immediately. This is what a Labour government is for 😍
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I have worked to end the two child limit ever since the day I was elected. Today this Labour govt acted to give every child the best start in life.
5,540 children in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley will be out of poverty immediately. This is what a Labour government is for 😍
5,540 children in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley will be out of poverty immediately. This is what a Labour government is for 😍
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In all the years I've been campaigning, this is the first where I've feared retaliation - but even X is not above the law. That's why we've referred X to Ofcom for horrific posts that, having taken legal advice, we believe are illegal under the Online Safety Act. goodlaw.social/wk2q
X is not above the law
goodlaw.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In all the years I've been campaigning, this is the first where I've feared retaliation - but even X is not above the law. That's why we've referred X to Ofcom for horrific posts that, having taken legal advice, we believe are illegal under the Online Safety Act. goodlaw.social/wk2q
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new allegation concerning Farage’s behaviour when he was 18 years old
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
new allegation concerning Farage’s behaviour when he was 18 years old
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Well put.
'There is no peace process. This is not negotiations over peace: it is the transmission of surrender demands from Russia with the active facilitation of the United States.'
Read @keirgiles.bsky.social analysis on the Trump administration's proposed 28-point peace plan for Ukraine⤵️
Read @keirgiles.bsky.social analysis on the Trump administration's proposed 28-point peace plan for Ukraine⤵️
Trump pressures Ukraine to accept peace deal: Early analysis from Chatham House experts
Chatham House analysts give their initial analysis after Zelenskyy was pressured by Trump to accept a White House plan to end the war with Russia.
www.chathamhouse.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Well put.
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This really is URGENTLY needed
🔥 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 9:04 AM
This really is URGENTLY needed
Farage, the RACIST in the early 2000s:
"There's no need to worry about the n*gger vote. The n*g-nogs will never vote for us"
"There's no need to worry about the n*gger vote. The n*g-nogs will never vote for us"
Farage’s claim he only used racist language as schoolboy banter is shot to pieces as he was using the N word at 33..
But we know his claims are utter BS given his track record
“I’ve bought a house in Clacton”.. oops no I didn’t🤥
“I was advised not to hold in person surgeries” whoops no I wasn’t 🤥
But we know his claims are utter BS given his track record
“I’ve bought a house in Clacton”.. oops no I didn’t🤥
“I was advised not to hold in person surgeries” whoops no I wasn’t 🤥
As for Farage’s use of racist slurs being confined to his childhood - well, that's not what Alan Sked, the founder of UKIP, claimed in this 2014 interview.
He says here that Farage was using the "n" word as late as 1997.
Farage would have been about 33 at time.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
He says here that Farage was using the "n" word as late as 1997.
Farage would have been about 33 at time.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Farage, the RACIST in the early 2000s:
"There's no need to worry about the n*gger vote. The n*g-nogs will never vote for us"
"There's no need to worry about the n*gger vote. The n*g-nogs will never vote for us"
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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill passed its 3rd reading in Commons yesterday.
It aims to:
+ Standardised devolution framework for England
+ Gives more powers for mayors (planning, transport, skills)
+ Moves toward unitary/strategic authorities
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It aims to:
+ Standardised devolution framework for England
+ Gives more powers for mayors (planning, transport, skills)
+ Moves toward unitary/strategic authorities
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November 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill passed its 3rd reading in Commons yesterday.
It aims to:
+ Standardised devolution framework for England
+ Gives more powers for mayors (planning, transport, skills)
+ Moves toward unitary/strategic authorities
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It aims to:
+ Standardised devolution framework for England
+ Gives more powers for mayors (planning, transport, skills)
+ Moves toward unitary/strategic authorities
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Heathrow expansion
I think people need to be reminded that the Heathrow expansion and the associated work to the M25 is being entirely privately funded by the owners of Heathrow Airport.
It is not being funded by the government.
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I think people need to be reminded that the Heathrow expansion and the associated work to the M25 is being entirely privately funded by the owners of Heathrow Airport.
It is not being funded by the government.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Heathrow expansion
I think people need to be reminded that the Heathrow expansion and the associated work to the M25 is being entirely privately funded by the owners of Heathrow Airport.
It is not being funded by the government.
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I think people need to be reminded that the Heathrow expansion and the associated work to the M25 is being entirely privately funded by the owners of Heathrow Airport.
It is not being funded by the government.
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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff has been outed as a Russian asset. This is traitorous stuff.
Steve Witkoff helped Russia derail Ukraine’s access to Tomahawk missiles. He tipped off the Kremlin about Zelensky’s U.S. visit, giving Moscow time to arrange a call that convinced Trump to block the deal. Witkoff actively works against Ukraine’s defense, in coordination with Putin’s regime.
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff has been outed as a Russian asset. This is traitorous stuff.
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A Reform councillor has been ordered to pay almost £40,000 in debts to the authority he sits on..
In addition County court judgments showed Barry Elliott's building companies had been ordered to pay a total of £140,000 in debts to customers he’d taken money from but not delivered
#ReformDodgyAF
In addition County court judgments showed Barry Elliott's building companies had been ordered to pay a total of £140,000 in debts to customers he’d taken money from but not delivered
#ReformDodgyAF
Councillor Barry Elliott ordered to pay debts owed to own council - BBC News
Reform UK's Barry Elliott has business rates and council tax arrears of almost £40,000.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A Reform councillor has been ordered to pay almost £40,000 in debts to the authority he sits on..
In addition County court judgments showed Barry Elliott's building companies had been ordered to pay a total of £140,000 in debts to customers he’d taken money from but not delivered
#ReformDodgyAF
In addition County court judgments showed Barry Elliott's building companies had been ordered to pay a total of £140,000 in debts to customers he’d taken money from but not delivered
#ReformDodgyAF
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I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
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Three more school contemporaries who claim to have witnessed Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage racism have rejected the Reform UK leader’s suggestion that it was “banter”, describing it as targeted, persistent and nasty.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Three more school contemporaries who claim to have witnessed Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage racism have rejected the Reform UK leader’s suggestion that it was “banter”, describing it as targeted, persistent and nasty.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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COP30
The Energy Secretary has made a statement in the Commons about the outcome of COP30.
Here is a clip of his follow up to the Tory shadow minister's response.
"The truth is, there is only route to energy security in the modern world, which is clean, homegrown power that we control."
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The Energy Secretary has made a statement in the Commons about the outcome of COP30.
Here is a clip of his follow up to the Tory shadow minister's response.
"The truth is, there is only route to energy security in the modern world, which is clean, homegrown power that we control."
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November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
COP30
The Energy Secretary has made a statement in the Commons about the outcome of COP30.
Here is a clip of his follow up to the Tory shadow minister's response.
"The truth is, there is only route to energy security in the modern world, which is clean, homegrown power that we control."
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The Energy Secretary has made a statement in the Commons about the outcome of COP30.
Here is a clip of his follow up to the Tory shadow minister's response.
"The truth is, there is only route to energy security in the modern world, which is clean, homegrown power that we control."
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I think we've found the next topic people will be pearl clutching over in faux outrage whilst simultaneously ignoring the full picture and all the facts...so here is a reminder of a post from a week ago...
This is really interesting.
The UK courts have a huge backlog which is only going to grow unless there is drastic action. Brian Leveson did review earlier this year. One recommendation Judge-only trials in some situations.
I was not convinced.
But here is the courts minister visiting Canada.
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The UK courts have a huge backlog which is only going to grow unless there is drastic action. Brian Leveson did review earlier this year. One recommendation Judge-only trials in some situations.
I was not convinced.
But here is the courts minister visiting Canada.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I think we've found the next topic people will be pearl clutching over in faux outrage whilst simultaneously ignoring the full picture and all the facts...so here is a reminder of a post from a week ago...
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Oops.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Oops.
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When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Last week the Senedd showed what grown-up politics looks like - with a respectful, 2hr debate on taxing extreme wealth and what that can mean for Wales.
It’s now time Westminster steps up to this long-overdue conversation, whatever tomorrow’s Budget brings.
It’s now time Westminster steps up to this long-overdue conversation, whatever tomorrow’s Budget brings.
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Last week the Senedd showed what grown-up politics looks like - with a respectful, 2hr debate on taxing extreme wealth and what that can mean for Wales.
It’s now time Westminster steps up to this long-overdue conversation, whatever tomorrow’s Budget brings.
It’s now time Westminster steps up to this long-overdue conversation, whatever tomorrow’s Budget brings.
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Farage cited Enoch Powell as his political hero in an interview in Total Politics magazine in 2008.
In 2014 he cited Vladimir Putin as the world leader he most admired.
You want this guy as your next prime minister???
In 2014 he cited Vladimir Putin as the world leader he most admired.
You want this guy as your next prime minister???
November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Farage cited Enoch Powell as his political hero in an interview in Total Politics magazine in 2008.
In 2014 he cited Vladimir Putin as the world leader he most admired.
You want this guy as your next prime minister???
In 2014 he cited Vladimir Putin as the world leader he most admired.
You want this guy as your next prime minister???
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This is MY GP, it’s here for me
Out for a run this morning I thought I’d show my appreciation for this GP practice
It has been there for me this year. I’ve needed 4 GP consults, 3 nurse appointments, a referral, 3 hospital letters responded to, blood test, 10 prescriptions
All that for less £150
Out for a run this morning I thought I’d show my appreciation for this GP practice
It has been there for me this year. I’ve needed 4 GP consults, 3 nurse appointments, a referral, 3 hospital letters responded to, blood test, 10 prescriptions
All that for less £150
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This is MY GP, it’s here for me
Out for a run this morning I thought I’d show my appreciation for this GP practice
It has been there for me this year. I’ve needed 4 GP consults, 3 nurse appointments, a referral, 3 hospital letters responded to, blood test, 10 prescriptions
All that for less £150
Out for a run this morning I thought I’d show my appreciation for this GP practice
It has been there for me this year. I’ve needed 4 GP consults, 3 nurse appointments, a referral, 3 hospital letters responded to, blood test, 10 prescriptions
All that for less £150
More blatant theft from the Russians 😐
Nine out of 10 residential buildings in Mariupol were damaged or destroyed during Russia’s invasion. Now, the apartment blocks are being rebuilt – and offered for sale to Russians with low-interest mortgages. youtube.com/shorts/yxsIV...
From Ruins to Russian Residences
YouTube video by Bellingcat
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
More blatant theft from the Russians 😐