Timbellina
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This is Milo. He is a late cat. He was properly scared of fireworks, but he could be comforted by a cuddle.
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If you haven't read this yet, it's worth taking time to do so.
There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal | Keir Starmer
There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal | Keir Starmer
Judge last week’s budget in the light of our bold plans to sweep away red tape, tackle inactivity among young people and pursue a closer trading relationship with the EU, says prime minister Keir Starmer
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If you haven't read this yet, it's worth taking time to do so.
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Thanks to all who have reposted this thread to help get the word out. The selling of these books "as new" on Amazon is making it more difficult for Unbound authors to rebuild what we lost and move on.
Quick note to anyone thinking of buying my books: please purchase the new Swift Press versions, NOT the relatively small number of Unbound versions still knocking about, & being sold by OOINYA. Unbound stopped paying me for my work early in 2024 and I will never see a penny for these books.
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Thanks to all who have reposted this thread to help get the word out. The selling of these books "as new" on Amazon is making it more difficult for Unbound authors to rebuild what we lost and move on.
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So much for love thy neighbour...
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
So much for love thy neighbour...
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"I'm delivering free school meals for the nation"
For next year, Labour will ensure over half a million more children across England will get free school meals, putting money back in parents’ pockets and giving every child the best start in life!
These kids get why this is so important! Do you?
For next year, Labour will ensure over half a million more children across England will get free school meals, putting money back in parents’ pockets and giving every child the best start in life!
These kids get why this is so important! Do you?
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"I'm delivering free school meals for the nation"
For next year, Labour will ensure over half a million more children across England will get free school meals, putting money back in parents’ pockets and giving every child the best start in life!
These kids get why this is so important! Do you?
For next year, Labour will ensure over half a million more children across England will get free school meals, putting money back in parents’ pockets and giving every child the best start in life!
These kids get why this is so important! Do you?
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Labour are stopping reselling of driving test slots:
•Learners will only be able to change test twice per booking
•Tests can only be moved to centres close to original location
•Only learners can book their test, not third-party apps
•Military driving examiners brought in to help clear the backlog
•Learners will only be able to change test twice per booking
•Tests can only be moved to centres close to original location
•Only learners can book their test, not third-party apps
•Military driving examiners brought in to help clear the backlog
November 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Labour are stopping reselling of driving test slots:
•Learners will only be able to change test twice per booking
•Tests can only be moved to centres close to original location
•Only learners can book their test, not third-party apps
•Military driving examiners brought in to help clear the backlog
•Learners will only be able to change test twice per booking
•Tests can only be moved to centres close to original location
•Only learners can book their test, not third-party apps
•Military driving examiners brought in to help clear the backlog
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Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of delivery
220,000 vulnerable customers given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of delivery
www.gov.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of delivery
#Ringworld Why aren't the shadow squares tapered in thickness to give the appearance of dusk?
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#Ringworld Why aren't the shadow squares tapered in thickness to give the appearance of dusk?
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Really pleased with this new weekly column. We don’t pull our punches at LabourList when we think Labour get thinks wrong. We shouldn’t hold back about what they get right too.
🌹 Here are seven exciting breakthroughs and announcements the government made this week that you can use - whether you're on the doorstep, sparring on Twitter or debating in the pub
Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories – LabourList
It was a busy week for the Labour government. While the papers were awash with Budget speculation, there was plenty of tangible progress towards renewing…
labourlist.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Really pleased with this new weekly column. We don’t pull our punches at LabourList when we think Labour get thinks wrong. We shouldn’t hold back about what they get right too.
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Corporate Welfare
Drax receives subsidies for burning wood to produce electricity. £869m last year. £458.6m a year for 2027-2031. UK Govt not taken equity stake.
In 2024, paid £97m dividend, £300m share buyback
Drax electricity is the most expensive. It is the biggest single UK carbon emitter.
Drax receives subsidies for burning wood to produce electricity. £869m last year. £458.6m a year for 2027-2031. UK Govt not taken equity stake.
In 2024, paid £97m dividend, £300m share buyback
Drax electricity is the most expensive. It is the biggest single UK carbon emitter.
Drax power plant to go on earning ‘over £1m a day’ from burning wood pellets
Analysts say Britain’s biggest power plant in line to earn £458.6m a year under new government subsidy contract
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Corporate Welfare
Drax receives subsidies for burning wood to produce electricity. £869m last year. £458.6m a year for 2027-2031. UK Govt not taken equity stake.
In 2024, paid £97m dividend, £300m share buyback
Drax electricity is the most expensive. It is the biggest single UK carbon emitter.
Drax receives subsidies for burning wood to produce electricity. £869m last year. £458.6m a year for 2027-2031. UK Govt not taken equity stake.
In 2024, paid £97m dividend, £300m share buyback
Drax electricity is the most expensive. It is the biggest single UK carbon emitter.
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
And what were THREE enforcement officers doing hanging around together? If it takes three of them to enforce one cuo of coffee, they need firing.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kew woman fined £150 for pouring coffee down drain in Richmond
Burcu Yesilyurt says the fine is "disproportionate" while Richmond Council say it is in line with its policies.
www.bbc.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
And what were THREE enforcement officers doing hanging around together? If it takes three of them to enforce one cuo of coffee, they need firing.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Offered without comment
October 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Offered without comment
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This should be shouted about more
October 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This should be shouted about more
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Purves, Noakes, Singleton and a rugby team writhing around on a giant bed. Ban this filth.
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Purves, Noakes, Singleton and a rugby team writhing around on a giant bed. Ban this filth.
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Whispers *that's the French flag mate*
September 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Whispers *that's the French flag mate*
A completely irrelevant person has left a completely irrelevant political party and joined a slightly different completely irrelevant political party.
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Former Conservative minister Nadine Dorries defects to Reform UK
The ex-MP told the Daily Mail the Tory Party was dead and its members now "need to think the unthinkable".
www.bbc.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A completely irrelevant person has left a completely irrelevant political party and joined a slightly different completely irrelevant political party.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Questions to which the answer, once again, is simply "No".
Ms. Lele blame us, the consumers, for the waste generated by breakfast buffets - but it is the supplier of the buffet who is to blame - they alone can ensure that any waste is properly and efficiently used.
www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic...
Ms. Lele blame us, the consumers, for the waste generated by breakfast buffets - but it is the supplier of the buffet who is to blame - they alone can ensure that any waste is properly and efficiently used.
www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic...
Is it time to retire the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet?
Once a hallmark of hotel luxury, the breakfast buffet is under scrutiny for its waste, overconsumption and environmental impact.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Questions to which the answer, once again, is simply "No".
Ms. Lele blame us, the consumers, for the waste generated by breakfast buffets - but it is the supplier of the buffet who is to blame - they alone can ensure that any waste is properly and efficiently used.
www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic...
Ms. Lele blame us, the consumers, for the waste generated by breakfast buffets - but it is the supplier of the buffet who is to blame - they alone can ensure that any waste is properly and efficiently used.
www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic...
Because supermarkets operate as a cartel and want to grind as much money as possible out of consumers? I think that covers it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why are food prices rising so fast?
Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Because supermarkets operate as a cartel and want to grind as much money as possible out of consumers? I think that covers it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A terrorist targeted federal workers last week. There wasn’t much reporting on it. But I’m not finished thinking about it! 🧵
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
August 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
A terrorist targeted federal workers last week. There wasn’t much reporting on it. But I’m not finished thinking about it! 🧵
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
Is it wrong that I'm looking forward to Volume 2 and I haven't even read Volume 1 yet?
August 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Is it wrong that I'm looking forward to Volume 2 and I haven't even read Volume 1 yet?
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Labour’s manifesto constitutional reforms
removed hereditary peers’ voting rights.
A mandatory retirement age is planned.
An English Devolution White Paper (empowers local authorities and mayors.
A Council of the Nations and Regions is proposed.
MPs ethical standards set higher
Labour 👍
removed hereditary peers’ voting rights.
A mandatory retirement age is planned.
An English Devolution White Paper (empowers local authorities and mayors.
A Council of the Nations and Regions is proposed.
MPs ethical standards set higher
Labour 👍
July 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Labour’s manifesto constitutional reforms
removed hereditary peers’ voting rights.
A mandatory retirement age is planned.
An English Devolution White Paper (empowers local authorities and mayors.
A Council of the Nations and Regions is proposed.
MPs ethical standards set higher
Labour 👍
removed hereditary peers’ voting rights.
A mandatory retirement age is planned.
An English Devolution White Paper (empowers local authorities and mayors.
A Council of the Nations and Regions is proposed.
MPs ethical standards set higher
Labour 👍
Looking forward to reading this!
July 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Looking forward to reading this!
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The UK’s sea level is rising faster than the global average and at an accelerating rate, scientists have warned in a study that also shows how climate change is making Britain hotter and wetter as extremes of weather 'become the norm'. https://on.ft.com/40RGESO
July 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The UK’s sea level is rising faster than the global average and at an accelerating rate, scientists have warned in a study that also shows how climate change is making Britain hotter and wetter as extremes of weather 'become the norm'. https://on.ft.com/40RGESO