@patrickbaines.bsky.social
Born in Europe, still living in Europe but in the UK. Voted left all my life. I play the flute badly. Worked for the NHS for 40 years. Brexit has been a disaster. Tyneside!! Scantily dressed followers will be blocked.
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Monaco based tax-exile Jim Ratcliffe businesses received up to £70m UK subsidy in last 4 years. More promised.
Free cash, not repayable, no means-testing, no equity stake taken.
Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth to be £17bn.
Benefit cuts for the poor, free cash for corporations/Rich.
Free cash, not repayable, no means-testing, no equity stake taken.
Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth to be £17bn.
Benefit cuts for the poor, free cash for corporations/Rich.
Jim Ratcliffe chemical firms received up to £70m of UK state aid in last four years
The government is preparing a £50m bailout for Ineos’s Grangemouth plant, after Jim Ratcliffe asked for help in October
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Monaco based tax-exile Jim Ratcliffe businesses received up to £70m UK subsidy in last 4 years. More promised.
Free cash, not repayable, no means-testing, no equity stake taken.
Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth to be £17bn.
Benefit cuts for the poor, free cash for corporations/Rich.
Free cash, not repayable, no means-testing, no equity stake taken.
Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth to be £17bn.
Benefit cuts for the poor, free cash for corporations/Rich.
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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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Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
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We seriously need to tell the geriatric orange game show host to fuck off now.
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 AM
We seriously need to tell the geriatric orange game show host to fuck off now.
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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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His selfless actions saved who knows how many lives. I hope he fully recovers.
December 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
His selfless actions saved who knows how many lives. I hope he fully recovers.
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⚠️ Even the most ardent Brexiteers now accept the damage done by Brexit...
💷 £90 billion in lost tax revenue... EVERY YEAR!
❌ That is over £20 billion more than the entire education budget. Scandalous.
https://www.ft.com/content/d3581bbe-98c6-4451-a7d9-c7c36b49d782
💷 £90 billion in lost tax revenue... EVERY YEAR!
❌ That is over £20 billion more than the entire education budget. Scandalous.
https://www.ft.com/content/d3581bbe-98c6-4451-a7d9-c7c36b49d782
Kemi Badenoch cites Brexit as ‘shock’ to UK
Tory leader’s comments come amid debate on whether Britain should rejoin EU customs union
www.ft.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
⚠️ Even the most ardent Brexiteers now accept the damage done by Brexit...
💷 £90 billion in lost tax revenue... EVERY YEAR!
❌ That is over £20 billion more than the entire education budget. Scandalous.
https://www.ft.com/content/d3581bbe-98c6-4451-a7d9-c7c36b49d782
💷 £90 billion in lost tax revenue... EVERY YEAR!
❌ That is over £20 billion more than the entire education budget. Scandalous.
https://www.ft.com/content/d3581bbe-98c6-4451-a7d9-c7c36b49d782
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Our Allies & Friends From Abroad Will Just Stop Coming Here. Our Hotel And Tourist Industry Will Collapse. We Will No Longer Be Trusted. Trump Is Turning America Into A Pariah Nation! @clarajeffery.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Our Allies & Friends From Abroad Will Just Stop Coming Here. Our Hotel And Tourist Industry Will Collapse. We Will No Longer Be Trusted. Trump Is Turning America Into A Pariah Nation! @clarajeffery.bsky.social
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If the book is a collection of the Brexit benefit claims its author makes on X then it will mostly be a mix of falsity or garbled half-truth. But it's a big job to unpick them, so kudos to @bearlypolitics.co.uk for starting to undertake it.
Debunking Brexit Benefit 1: turns out “we got the same trade deals for free” is… not a thing.
Side note: I can already hear Brandolini somewhere laughing at me.
Side note: I can already hear Brandolini somewhere laughing at me.
Debunking Benefit 1: No, We Didn’t Get the Same Trade Deals "For Free"
When “we kept what we already had” becomes a triumph, you know the bar has been dug into the earth’s crust.
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
If the book is a collection of the Brexit benefit claims its author makes on X then it will mostly be a mix of falsity or garbled half-truth. But it's a big job to unpick them, so kudos to @bearlypolitics.co.uk for starting to undertake it.
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A racist, an antisemite, a Russian stooge, an election fraudster and a tax dodger walk into a bar. The barman says "Good evening Mr Farage".
December 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A racist, an antisemite, a Russian stooge, an election fraudster and a tax dodger walk into a bar. The barman says "Good evening Mr Farage".
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This is obscene.
That others in politics can’t or won’t say that this is obscene hits at the heart of the problems we face.
We are the 99.999%.
Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
That others in politics can’t or won’t say that this is obscene hits at the heart of the problems we face.
We are the 99.999%.
Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This is obscene.
That others in politics can’t or won’t say that this is obscene hits at the heart of the problems we face.
We are the 99.999%.
Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
That others in politics can’t or won’t say that this is obscene hits at the heart of the problems we face.
We are the 99.999%.
Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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President Trump, "In my opinion many European countries will not be viable countries any longer"
"If you take a look at London, you have a Mayor named Khan, he's a horrible mayor. An incompetent mayor. But he's a horrible vicious disgusting mayor"
"If you take a look at London, you have a Mayor named Khan, he's a horrible mayor. An incompetent mayor. But he's a horrible vicious disgusting mayor"
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
President Trump, "In my opinion many European countries will not be viable countries any longer"
"If you take a look at London, you have a Mayor named Khan, he's a horrible mayor. An incompetent mayor. But he's a horrible vicious disgusting mayor"
"If you take a look at London, you have a Mayor named Khan, he's a horrible mayor. An incompetent mayor. But he's a horrible vicious disgusting mayor"
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Brussels activated legal tool allowing indefinite freezing of RU cen bank assets w/o unanimous EU vote—circumventing any veto. EU proposes €210B for Ukraine (2026–27), incl €140B from frozen RU funds at Euroclear and €25B from other EU accounts: €115B for defense, €95B for G7 loan & budget needs.
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Brussels activated legal tool allowing indefinite freezing of RU cen bank assets w/o unanimous EU vote—circumventing any veto. EU proposes €210B for Ukraine (2026–27), incl €140B from frozen RU funds at Euroclear and €25B from other EU accounts: €115B for defense, €95B for G7 loan & budget needs.
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Apparently Trump is very unhappy about the reporting on his age, health, and recent tendency to fall asleep on camera during meetings. He gets very angry about it.
So keep it up.
newrepublic.com/post/204021/...
So keep it up.
newrepublic.com/post/204021/...
Trump, 79, Is Freaking Out About Stories That He’s a Tired Old Man
There have been multiple stories about Donald Trump’s apparent decline—and he is not happy about it.
newrepublic.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Apparently Trump is very unhappy about the reporting on his age, health, and recent tendency to fall asleep on camera during meetings. He gets very angry about it.
So keep it up.
newrepublic.com/post/204021/...
So keep it up.
newrepublic.com/post/204021/...
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Well well. FIFA have just trashed their peace prize at the first hurdle
December 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Well well. FIFA have just trashed their peace prize at the first hurdle
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Absolutely!☹️
#BrexitWasBasedOnLies
#InvestigateRussianInfluence
#FarageIsNoGoodForBritain
#RejoinEUNow 🇬🇧🇪🇺⭐️🤝
#BrexitWasBasedOnLies
#InvestigateRussianInfluence
#FarageIsNoGoodForBritain
#RejoinEUNow 🇬🇧🇪🇺⭐️🤝
Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure, says The Telegraph.
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
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www.telegraph.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure, says The Telegraph.
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
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www.telegraph.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure, says The Telegraph.
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Overseas student numbers plummeting?
It’s almost as if making it harder for them to come and being less welcoming makes them go elsewhere.
Shame really as they bring a small fortune into the country.
That’s racism for you.
It’s almost as if making it harder for them to come and being less welcoming makes them go elsewhere.
Shame really as they bring a small fortune into the country.
That’s racism for you.
December 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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If there was ever a man suited for Reform, it’s Jonathan Gullis - between him, Dorries and Kruger, the party is truly getting filled with the exact sort of politicians you’d expect.
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 AM
If there was ever a man suited for Reform, it’s Jonathan Gullis - between him, Dorries and Kruger, the party is truly getting filled with the exact sort of politicians you’d expect.
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Greenwash
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record.
Industry dumps tons of raw sewage in rivers, lakes and seas. Destroys marine life, biodiversity; creates health hazards.
And spineless regulators call them green bonds. Travesty.
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record.
Industry dumps tons of raw sewage in rivers, lakes and seas. Destroys marine life, biodiversity; creates health hazards.
And spineless regulators call them green bonds. Travesty.
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record
River Action says use of issuance tied to environmental benefits is ‘corporate greenwash on steroids’
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Greenwash
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record.
Industry dumps tons of raw sewage in rivers, lakes and seas. Destroys marine life, biodiversity; creates health hazards.
And spineless regulators call them green bonds. Travesty.
England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record.
Industry dumps tons of raw sewage in rivers, lakes and seas. Destroys marine life, biodiversity; creates health hazards.
And spineless regulators call them green bonds. Travesty.
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This is why we love the Brits 🇬🇧❤️
November 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This is why we love the Brits 🇬🇧❤️
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Your Food is too expensive.
Your Energy is too expensive.
Housing is too expensive.
Mortgages are too expensive.
Healthcare is too expensive.
The people to blame?
The billionaires who own it all.
Your Energy is too expensive.
Housing is too expensive.
Mortgages are too expensive.
Healthcare is too expensive.
The people to blame?
The billionaires who own it all.
November 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Your Food is too expensive.
Your Energy is too expensive.
Housing is too expensive.
Mortgages are too expensive.
Healthcare is too expensive.
The people to blame?
The billionaires who own it all.
Your Energy is too expensive.
Housing is too expensive.
Mortgages are too expensive.
Healthcare is too expensive.
The people to blame?
The billionaires who own it all.
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The "don't have an extra kid if you can't afford it" brigade get awfully upset when you suggest they don't stay in their £2m house if they can't afford it, don't they?
November 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The "don't have an extra kid if you can't afford it" brigade get awfully upset when you suggest they don't stay in their £2m house if they can't afford it, don't they?