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Balance. Things that make sense with a big splash of humour. Teacher for decades and Crafter of late.
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I said this at the time, but anyone suggesting the flag things was anything other than a far-right campaign of racist intimidation, was either lying, or kidding themselves
December 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I said this at the time, but anyone suggesting the flag things was anything other than a far-right campaign of racist intimidation, was either lying, or kidding themselves
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The “Trade Barriers” in question are food safety regulations and taxation to the tune of 2% on digital services from massive US tech giants - tech giants that make billions from UK consumers anyway.
This is a blatant shakedown.
This is a blatant shakedown.
December 16, 2025 at 6:07 AM
The “Trade Barriers” in question are food safety regulations and taxation to the tune of 2% on digital services from massive US tech giants - tech giants that make billions from UK consumers anyway.
This is a blatant shakedown.
This is a blatant shakedown.
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You don’t say?
Shocking.
Shocking.
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
You don’t say?
Shocking.
Shocking.
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The black hole in Durham County Council’s budget has grown by £11.1mn in the past two months under the control of Reform UK.
Its cabinet has been forced to approve a £10mn list of cuts.
Its cabinet has been forced to approve a £10mn list of cuts.
Reform cabinet backs £10mn cuts to start filling Durham’s growing black hole
Reform is now learning that running a big council is not as easy as it probably thought
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The black hole in Durham County Council’s budget has grown by £11.1mn in the past two months under the control of Reform UK.
Its cabinet has been forced to approve a £10mn list of cuts.
Its cabinet has been forced to approve a £10mn list of cuts.
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Notice how nobody in the Trump regime ever asks, “But how will we pay for it?” when it comes to priorities that benefit them?
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Notice how nobody in the Trump regime ever asks, “But how will we pay for it?” when it comes to priorities that benefit them?
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Where does the funding go? Jersey,Dubai?
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests | Mark Cunliffe
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A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Where does the funding go? Jersey,Dubai?
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BREAKING: BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation
Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£759m).
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
BREAKING: BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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BREAKING: Department of Labor data shows that the Trump Organization has requested a record 184 foreign workers for 2025 across Mar-a-Lago, two golf clubs, and a Virginia winery.
F--king hypocrite!
F--king hypocrite!
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: Department of Labor data shows that the Trump Organization has requested a record 184 foreign workers for 2025 across Mar-a-Lago, two golf clubs, and a Virginia winery.
F--king hypocrite!
F--king hypocrite!
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More impunity for the elite, courtesy of the Trump regime.
There's a law on the books to make corporations pay taxes on the huge profits they report to shareholders.
The Trump admin has quietly decided not to enforce it.
This de facto corporate tax break will add hundreds of billions to the deficit.
Why is no one talking about this?
The Trump admin has quietly decided not to enforce it.
This de facto corporate tax break will add hundreds of billions to the deficit.
Why is no one talking about this?
November 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
More impunity for the elite, courtesy of the Trump regime.
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BBC Question Time asked the question.
Do we pay enough money for good Public Services?
Our 'Public' Services are Privatised, and no matter how much money you pour in they will never be good.
Because it will all just be stolen as profit.
Do we pay enough money for good Public Services?
Our 'Public' Services are Privatised, and no matter how much money you pour in they will never be good.
Because it will all just be stolen as profit.
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
BBC Question Time asked the question.
Do we pay enough money for good Public Services?
Our 'Public' Services are Privatised, and no matter how much money you pour in they will never be good.
Because it will all just be stolen as profit.
Do we pay enough money for good Public Services?
Our 'Public' Services are Privatised, and no matter how much money you pour in they will never be good.
Because it will all just be stolen as profit.
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If Adelita Grijalva was a Republican, Mike Johnson would have sworn her in long ago to the office she was elected to.
If she wasn’t the deciding signature to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files, Mike Johnson would have sworn her in long ago.
All his bs excuses are lies.
If she wasn’t the deciding signature to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files, Mike Johnson would have sworn her in long ago.
All his bs excuses are lies.
October 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
If Adelita Grijalva was a Republican, Mike Johnson would have sworn her in long ago to the office she was elected to.
If she wasn’t the deciding signature to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files, Mike Johnson would have sworn her in long ago.
All his bs excuses are lies.
If she wasn’t the deciding signature to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files, Mike Johnson would have sworn her in long ago.
All his bs excuses are lies.
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#Ukrainian medics from the 3rd Army Corps, while on leave in the UK, saved a man who was involved in a traffic accident.
The medics with the call signs "Sofiia," "Mivina," and "Rebecka" had arrived in London for the presentation of a biographical film as part of the VARTA project.
The medics with the call signs "Sofiia," "Mivina," and "Rebecka" had arrived in London for the presentation of a biographical film as part of the VARTA project.
October 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
#Ukrainian medics from the 3rd Army Corps, while on leave in the UK, saved a man who was involved in a traffic accident.
The medics with the call signs "Sofiia," "Mivina," and "Rebecka" had arrived in London for the presentation of a biographical film as part of the VARTA project.
The medics with the call signs "Sofiia," "Mivina," and "Rebecka" had arrived in London for the presentation of a biographical film as part of the VARTA project.
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When do we get to see this secret plan we’ve been hearing about since 2016? bsky.app/profile/atru...
VAN SUSTEREN: Does the administration have a healthcare plan?
JD VANCE: We do have a plan, actually ... to pretend we can fix such a complicated system, that logic is probably what led to the original Obamacare disaster.
JD VANCE: We do have a plan, actually ... to pretend we can fix such a complicated system, that logic is probably what led to the original Obamacare disaster.
October 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
When do we get to see this secret plan we’ve been hearing about since 2016? bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Why is the Reform Party's Russian links not a major news story?
Given how much the China spy case has dominated headlines, it really does beg the question: why is our political-media class so uninterested in Nathan Gill, his Russian bribes, his once close associate Nigel Farage, and Reform UK?
Our new Byline Times edition investigates what the media won't 👇
Our new Byline Times edition investigates what the media won't 👇
October 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Why is the Reform Party's Russian links not a major news story?
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I urge our nation to use this weekend's No Kings marches as a declaration of independence against the tyranny and lawlessness currently running this country.
Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.
THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.
THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.
October 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I urge our nation to use this weekend's No Kings marches as a declaration of independence against the tyranny and lawlessness currently running this country.
Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.
THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.
THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.
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Bolton council plans to help the homeless by placing 10 sleeper pods and a kitchen and office module on a vacant church car park this winter
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/sle...
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/sle...
Sleep pods for the homeless in Bolton this winter?
Bolton council plans to help the homeless by placing 10 sleep pods and a kitchen and office module on a vacant church car park this winter
northwestbylines.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Bolton council plans to help the homeless by placing 10 sleeper pods and a kitchen and office module on a vacant church car park this winter
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/sle...
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/sle...
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He first threatened sanctions on Jan 19 if Russia didn’t cease fire. He has threatened to impose them many times since then. It is now Oct 17. He has done nothing.
October 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
He first threatened sanctions on Jan 19 if Russia didn’t cease fire. He has threatened to impose them many times since then. It is now Oct 17. He has done nothing.
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500 employers fined £10m for failing to pay the national minimum wage.
42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.
Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.
None forgot to pay execs.
42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.
Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.
None forgot to pay execs.
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage
www.gov.uk
October 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
500 employers fined £10m for failing to pay the national minimum wage.
42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.
Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.
None forgot to pay execs.
42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.
Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.
None forgot to pay execs.
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The Admiral in charge of military strikes in the Caribbean resigns as US forces are being built up in the region for possible attacks on Venezuela, at the same time Hegseth forces the Pentagon press out of the building with onerous censorship rules.
Nothing to see here.
Nothing to see here.
October 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The Admiral in charge of military strikes in the Caribbean resigns as US forces are being built up in the region for possible attacks on Venezuela, at the same time Hegseth forces the Pentagon press out of the building with onerous censorship rules.
Nothing to see here.
Nothing to see here.
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Trump is using our tax dollars to buy Argentine pesos to bail out the country's failing libertarian economy.
My friend Rohit Chopra explains how this will hurt struggling Americans here at home.
My friend Rohit Chopra explains how this will hurt struggling Americans here at home.
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Trump is using our tax dollars to buy Argentine pesos to bail out the country's failing libertarian economy.
My friend Rohit Chopra explains how this will hurt struggling Americans here at home.
My friend Rohit Chopra explains how this will hurt struggling Americans here at home.
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 226. MAGA meltdown over Trump’s Nobel snub, Qatar air base in Idaho, China trade war escalates bigly, House GOP calls No Kings protests terrorism, and that’s only about 10% of the madness today. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Today in Politics, Bulletin 226. 10/10/25
… Pete Hegseth announced that the Qatari Air Force will now have a base in Idaho and their military fighter pilots will be training over the US: “I’m also proud that today we’re signing a letter of ac...
open.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Today in Politics, Bulletin 226. MAGA meltdown over Trump’s Nobel snub, Qatar air base in Idaho, China trade war escalates bigly, House GOP calls No Kings protests terrorism, and that’s only about 10% of the madness today. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
The world seems to have lost its marbles! Where did this group suddenly spring from?! A reflection from distant parts over the sea.
Really not good at all that the Christian Right feels emboldened enough to parade in Soho in paramilitary uniforms. www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/10/k...
Evangelical 'King's Army' group disrupts traffic in historic LGBTQ+ London district
A right-wing, evangelical group calling itself the King's Army blocked traffic on Old Compton Street in Soho while chanting anti-LGBTQ+ slogans.
www.thepinknews.com
October 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The world seems to have lost its marbles! Where did this group suddenly spring from?! A reflection from distant parts over the sea.
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It's quite simple.
Very rich people are blaming immigrants and disabled people, for stealing all the money (exactly as Adolf Hitler did).
Because they are stealing all the money.
This trick is literally hundreds of years old, and it is the only one they have.
Very rich people are blaming immigrants and disabled people, for stealing all the money (exactly as Adolf Hitler did).
Because they are stealing all the money.
This trick is literally hundreds of years old, and it is the only one they have.
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It's quite simple.
Very rich people are blaming immigrants and disabled people, for stealing all the money (exactly as Adolf Hitler did).
Because they are stealing all the money.
This trick is literally hundreds of years old, and it is the only one they have.
Very rich people are blaming immigrants and disabled people, for stealing all the money (exactly as Adolf Hitler did).
Because they are stealing all the money.
This trick is literally hundreds of years old, and it is the only one they have.