Lynn Leigh
@oldstinkyone.bsky.social
An oldie, but goody. Loves all animals especially my pets, and growing things. Interested in politics from a socialist perspective. Retired NHS worker, and active grandma.
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Why? The real restrictor of growth is the governments obstinate refusal to enter a negotiation about our trading relationship with the EU. The chair had no control over this. The person who should resign is Starmer, the originator of the no growth policy.
Chair of UK's competition regulator removed by government over growth concerns
Chair of UK's competition regulator removed by government over growth concerns
The chair of the UK's competition regulator has been removed from his role by the government, amid its push for growth.
news.sky.com
January 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Why? The real restrictor of growth is the governments obstinate refusal to enter a negotiation about our trading relationship with the EU. The chair had no control over this. The person who should resign is Starmer, the originator of the no growth policy.
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'I spoke up about child sex abuse failings and got angry phone call from Tory advisor'
None of the 20 recommendations put forward by Prof Jay - including mandatory reporting of sex abuse - was enacted by the Tories.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
None of the 20 recommendations put forward by Prof Jay - including mandatory reporting of sex abuse - was enacted by the Tories.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'I spoke up about child sex abuse failings and got angry call from Tory advisor'
Prof Alexis Jay, who headed a national public inquiry into child sex abuse, said she had an 'adversarial' conversation with an unnamed Tory advisor for speaking out - but no action
www.mirror.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
'I spoke up about child sex abuse failings and got angry phone call from Tory advisor'
None of the 20 recommendations put forward by Prof Jay - including mandatory reporting of sex abuse - was enacted by the Tories.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
None of the 20 recommendations put forward by Prof Jay - including mandatory reporting of sex abuse - was enacted by the Tories.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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#Farage the lazy,corrupt,lying, criminal,fraudster & all his far right-wing fascist parasites in #ReformUK are a THREAT to democracy,freedom,rights, law and lives! We must stand United and eradicate these parasites and squash lazy grifters and their divisive nazi propaganda shite! TOGETHER WE CAN
January 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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At some point, the realisation ought to dawn that Starmer is just shit.
January 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
At some point, the realisation ought to dawn that Starmer is just shit.
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Which kind of explains the continual bashing of Starmer and Labour.
Happy days.
Happy days.
Now we know Brexit wasn’t about immigration, sovereignty or even the EU. It was about destroying the institutional framework to reengineer society. We didn’t know according to which principles, but we kind of see now: extreme right. Questions is, are voters cartoon victims?
January 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Which kind of explains the continual bashing of Starmer and Labour.
Happy days.
Happy days.
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Anyone able to see why Bonespur bestie Farage wants to be rid of the NHS?
Money.
All money.
Money.
All money.
January 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Anyone able to see why Bonespur bestie Farage wants to be rid of the NHS?
Money.
All money.
Money.
All money.
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The last time I vote for the moral vacuum that is centrism. Did so begrudgingly to get the Tories out. Regret not going green.
Keir Starmer's spokesman this morning: "I haven't seen" Elon Musk's 'nazi salute' gesture.
Spokesman this afternoon: "I think we covered that this morning. I've nothing more to add."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Spokesman this afternoon: "I think we covered that this morning. I've nothing more to add."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
No10 silent on Trump's weird behaviour - claims they 'haven't seen' Musk salute
And Keir Starmer's official spokesman claimed he had "not seen" Elon Musk's apparent 'nazi salute' at the US President's Washington DC rally last night
www.mirror.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The last time I vote for the moral vacuum that is centrism. Did so begrudgingly to get the Tories out. Regret not going green.
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"Downing Street could not say why the UK account of Keir Starmer’s call with Benjamin Netanyahu differed to Israel’s, when asked".
EXC: Keir Starmer is accused of 'hiding' his discussion with Benjamin Netanyahu about arms sales to Israel.
The topic was mentioned in Israel's read-out of a call between the two leaders, but absent from the Labour Government's ⬇️
The topic was mentioned in Israel's read-out of a call between the two leaders, but absent from the Labour Government's ⬇️
Keir Starmer accused of 'hiding discussion' with Netanyahu about arms sales to Israel
KEIR Starmer has been accused of trying to “hide the discussions” he had with Benjamin Netanyahu about arms sales to Israel ...
www.thenational.scot
January 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"Downing Street could not say why the UK account of Keir Starmer’s call with Benjamin Netanyahu differed to Israel’s, when asked".
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What exactly is labour for?
Labour are worse than the Tories, because we expect it from them. Not Labour.
A fuckin scab of a party taken over by lobbyists, private healthcare doctors, and lawyers wanting access to establishment money and the dinner earners.
Self-serving liars!
Labour are worse than the Tories, because we expect it from them. Not Labour.
A fuckin scab of a party taken over by lobbyists, private healthcare doctors, and lawyers wanting access to establishment money and the dinner earners.
Self-serving liars!
January 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What exactly is labour for?
Labour are worse than the Tories, because we expect it from them. Not Labour.
A fuckin scab of a party taken over by lobbyists, private healthcare doctors, and lawyers wanting access to establishment money and the dinner earners.
Self-serving liars!
Labour are worse than the Tories, because we expect it from them. Not Labour.
A fuckin scab of a party taken over by lobbyists, private healthcare doctors, and lawyers wanting access to establishment money and the dinner earners.
Self-serving liars!
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Starmer needs to resign and face accountability for war crimes.
EXC: Keir Starmer is accused of 'hiding' his discussion with Benjamin Netanyahu about arms sales to Israel.
The topic was mentioned in Israel's read-out of a call between the two leaders, but absent from the Labour Government's ⬇️
The topic was mentioned in Israel's read-out of a call between the two leaders, but absent from the Labour Government's ⬇️
Keir Starmer accused of 'hiding discussion' with Netanyahu about arms sales to Israel
KEIR Starmer has been accused of trying to “hide the discussions” he had with Benjamin Netanyahu about arms sales to Israel ...
www.thenational.scot
January 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Starmer needs to resign and face accountability for war crimes.
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👇🏼 Farage self proclaimed “man of the people” will satisfy all your Gold Bullion needs 👑
He made over £1 million last year from his “other jobs”, the part time MP (salary £93K) took another job to make ends meet❗️
He really knows what it’s like to struggle..
He’s only made £200K extra from it 😢
He made over £1 million last year from his “other jobs”, the part time MP (salary £93K) took another job to make ends meet❗️
He really knows what it’s like to struggle..
He’s only made £200K extra from it 😢
January 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
👇🏼 Farage self proclaimed “man of the people” will satisfy all your Gold Bullion needs 👑
He made over £1 million last year from his “other jobs”, the part time MP (salary £93K) took another job to make ends meet❗️
He really knows what it’s like to struggle..
He’s only made £200K extra from it 😢
He made over £1 million last year from his “other jobs”, the part time MP (salary £93K) took another job to make ends meet❗️
He really knows what it’s like to struggle..
He’s only made £200K extra from it 😢
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I can't recall a politician who has reversed so many policies he once supported than Kier Starmer.
January 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I can't recall a politician who has reversed so many policies he once supported than Kier Starmer.
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Labour councillor attacks Starmer over "increased NHS outsourcing and privatisation by 20%" calling it "utter duplicity".
January 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Labour councillor attacks Starmer over "increased NHS outsourcing and privatisation by 20%" calling it "utter duplicity".
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14 questions Keir Starmer needs to answer about growth
Why do you want growth?
What do you want to grow?
What will be the benefits of growth?
Who will get that benefit?
What will you have to give up to get growth?
Why are those things worth giving up?
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/01...
Why do you want growth?
What do you want to grow?
What will be the benefits of growth?
Who will get that benefit?
What will you have to give up to get growth?
Why are those things worth giving up?
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/01...
14 questions Keir Starmer needs to answer about growth
The only goal that we really know that our Labour government has is growth, but no-one really knows why that is, and they have never explained. So, I’ve set out 14 questions they need to answer to exp...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
January 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
14 questions Keir Starmer needs to answer about growth
Why do you want growth?
What do you want to grow?
What will be the benefits of growth?
Who will get that benefit?
What will you have to give up to get growth?
Why are those things worth giving up?
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/01...
Why do you want growth?
What do you want to grow?
What will be the benefits of growth?
Who will get that benefit?
What will you have to give up to get growth?
Why are those things worth giving up?
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/01...
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The hypocrisy of Robert Jenrick & Kemi Badenoch is absolutely sickening. The Tories were in power for 14 years and did absolutely nothing to put in place the recommendations of the inquiry into grooming gangs.
January 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The hypocrisy of Robert Jenrick & Kemi Badenoch is absolutely sickening. The Tories were in power for 14 years and did absolutely nothing to put in place the recommendations of the inquiry into grooming gangs.
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1992 ISH Tories and Papers: Ha! English Language and Media Studies GCSEs and A-Levels! Ridiculous waste of time and money! Bin them!
2025 whole planet: Why is nobody teaching people how to analyse media, sources, and their agendas?!
They had a vested interest in shutting it all down.
2025 whole planet: Why is nobody teaching people how to analyse media, sources, and their agendas?!
They had a vested interest in shutting it all down.
January 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
1992 ISH Tories and Papers: Ha! English Language and Media Studies GCSEs and A-Levels! Ridiculous waste of time and money! Bin them!
2025 whole planet: Why is nobody teaching people how to analyse media, sources, and their agendas?!
They had a vested interest in shutting it all down.
2025 whole planet: Why is nobody teaching people how to analyse media, sources, and their agendas?!
They had a vested interest in shutting it all down.
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The grifter farage
Nigel Farage's latest register of MPs' interests shows he was in the US *again* in December, and was paid *£189,000* for four hours work promoting a gold bullion dealer.
January 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The grifter farage
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Housing must take priority over nature, says Starmer in green belt reform plan
Councils given mandatory targets to deliver 370,000 homes a year in England, including through review of green belt boundaries.
#Britain..#Labour..#housing www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Councils given mandatory targets to deliver 370,000 homes a year in England, including through review of green belt boundaries.
#Britain..#Labour..#housing www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Housing must take priority over nature, says Starmer in green belt reform plan
Councils given mandatory targets to deliver 370,000 homes a year in England, including through review of green belt boundaries
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Housing must take priority over nature, says Starmer in green belt reform plan
Councils given mandatory targets to deliver 370,000 homes a year in England, including through review of green belt boundaries.
#Britain..#Labour..#housing www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Councils given mandatory targets to deliver 370,000 homes a year in England, including through review of green belt boundaries.
#Britain..#Labour..#housing www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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Ian Hislop was good on tonight’s “Have I Got News for You?” He asked Ed Davey if he had accepted free tickets for Taylor Swift and when the latter said he had “declared them”, Hislop responded: “You didn’t have to take them in the first place.” And politicians wonder why they’re unpopular!
December 13, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Ian Hislop was good on tonight’s “Have I Got News for You?” He asked Ed Davey if he had accepted free tickets for Taylor Swift and when the latter said he had “declared them”, Hislop responded: “You didn’t have to take them in the first place.” And politicians wonder why they’re unpopular!
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If you are left wing - leave Labour now. They've shown through their actions over the two child benefit cap, the puberty blockers ban on trans kids by the sham that was the Cass report and so much more they'll pander to the Farage's more than us.
*politely coughs to clear throat and steps to megaphone*
No peace for any current Labour Party helper or representative.
No peace for any current Labour Party helper or representative.
December 13, 2024 at 10:55 PM
If you are left wing - leave Labour now. They've shown through their actions over the two child benefit cap, the puberty blockers ban on trans kids by the sham that was the Cass report and so much more they'll pander to the Farage's more than us.
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Israel attacks another country, the Labour and the Tories are both complicit in enabling this clearly hostile country.
December 10, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Israel attacks another country, the Labour and the Tories are both complicit in enabling this clearly hostile country.
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“Keir Starmer pledges to clean up politics and crack down on cronyism”, made the headlines in January.
Another pledge bites the dust 👇
Another pledge bites the dust 👇
Margaret Hodge is a usurper, she was a key agitator in the coup to topple the twice elected Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. She is also a tax avoider, Hodge received £1.5m in shares from a tax haven. She has just been appointed the UK's anti-corruption champion by Keir Starmer.
December 10, 2024 at 10:17 PM
“Keir Starmer pledges to clean up politics and crack down on cronyism”, made the headlines in January.
Another pledge bites the dust 👇
Another pledge bites the dust 👇
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#BBCNews - #Farage recruits tycoon #NickCandy as Reform UK treasurer
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Be careful what you wish for! The wealthy #elite right-wing are trying to force their way into power. They are #Dictators in all but name!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Be careful what you wish for! The wealthy #elite right-wing are trying to force their way into power. They are #Dictators in all but name!
Nigel Farage recruits property tycoon Nick Candy as Reform treasurer
Billionaire former Tory donor is aiming to raise big money to help put Nigel Farage in No 10.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2024 at 10:18 PM
#BBCNews - #Farage recruits tycoon #NickCandy as Reform UK treasurer
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Be careful what you wish for! The wealthy #elite right-wing are trying to force their way into power. They are #Dictators in all but name!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Be careful what you wish for! The wealthy #elite right-wing are trying to force their way into power. They are #Dictators in all but name!
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Sweet Jesus, how did she ever get to be UK PM?
Begs the question, how did the lowlife Johnson ever get to be PM?
Or Cameron or May or Sunak for that matter?
The UK really scraped the end of the Tory barrel these last 14 years and that’s saying something.
Really ridiculous cretinous creatures.
Begs the question, how did the lowlife Johnson ever get to be PM?
Or Cameron or May or Sunak for that matter?
The UK really scraped the end of the Tory barrel these last 14 years and that’s saying something.
Really ridiculous cretinous creatures.
December 10, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Sweet Jesus, how did she ever get to be UK PM?
Begs the question, how did the lowlife Johnson ever get to be PM?
Or Cameron or May or Sunak for that matter?
The UK really scraped the end of the Tory barrel these last 14 years and that’s saying something.
Really ridiculous cretinous creatures.
Begs the question, how did the lowlife Johnson ever get to be PM?
Or Cameron or May or Sunak for that matter?
The UK really scraped the end of the Tory barrel these last 14 years and that’s saying something.
Really ridiculous cretinous creatures.