Simon Grayling
@turkish1977.bsky.social
Widow, Supply Chain, Scout Leader, frustrated Astronaut / train driver, father to two wonderful children, Martian, ITFC, Angry Remainer, Green #Hopenothate
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Lets talk about Council Tax.
About 80% of their costs being uncontrollable.
About their only way to tax people being to tax everybody.
About Central Government, who can tax anybody however they like, cutting their funding 40%.
It's just another way for the rich to dodge tax.
About 80% of their costs being uncontrollable.
About their only way to tax people being to tax everybody.
About Central Government, who can tax anybody however they like, cutting their funding 40%.
It's just another way for the rich to dodge tax.
February 10, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Lets talk about Council Tax.
About 80% of their costs being uncontrollable.
About their only way to tax people being to tax everybody.
About Central Government, who can tax anybody however they like, cutting their funding 40%.
It's just another way for the rich to dodge tax.
About 80% of their costs being uncontrollable.
About their only way to tax people being to tax everybody.
About Central Government, who can tax anybody however they like, cutting their funding 40%.
It's just another way for the rich to dodge tax.
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Tomorrow's episode of Bold Politics is so so rare in British politics: real people who are unafraid to just be themselves for an hour because they know they don't have to protect any vested interests.
It's time for a clearout of robots in Westminster.
It's time for a clearout of robots in Westminster.
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Tomorrow's episode of Bold Politics is so so rare in British politics: real people who are unafraid to just be themselves for an hour because they know they don't have to protect any vested interests.
It's time for a clearout of robots in Westminster.
It's time for a clearout of robots in Westminster.
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And this is why #ZackPolanski & the #GreenParty are soaring in the polls.
He speaks for us all. He genuinely cares.
#Labour are running scared. #Farage is too 🐔 to debate Zack.
The establishment parties don't care - they're NOT on our side.
#WealthTax #WindfallTax #TaxTheRich #VoteGreen
He speaks for us all. He genuinely cares.
#Labour are running scared. #Farage is too 🐔 to debate Zack.
The establishment parties don't care - they're NOT on our side.
#WealthTax #WindfallTax #TaxTheRich #VoteGreen
Listen to @zackpolanski.bsky.social
If he can speak up on behalf of you and me and make a rational case for a #WealthTax on the obscenely rich why the f*ck can’t Labour?
Because they’re owned — locked stock and well scraped barrel — by those same elites that resent chipping in.
#VoteGreen
If he can speak up on behalf of you and me and make a rational case for a #WealthTax on the obscenely rich why the f*ck can’t Labour?
Because they’re owned — locked stock and well scraped barrel — by those same elites that resent chipping in.
#VoteGreen
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 AM
And this is why #ZackPolanski & the #GreenParty are soaring in the polls.
He speaks for us all. He genuinely cares.
#Labour are running scared. #Farage is too 🐔 to debate Zack.
The establishment parties don't care - they're NOT on our side.
#WealthTax #WindfallTax #TaxTheRich #VoteGreen
He speaks for us all. He genuinely cares.
#Labour are running scared. #Farage is too 🐔 to debate Zack.
The establishment parties don't care - they're NOT on our side.
#WealthTax #WindfallTax #TaxTheRich #VoteGreen
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How ADHD became a multimillion-pound industry for private equity.
NHS handed £128m to private ADHD companies last year.
Just three private-equity backed providers of NHS ADHD services made profits £31.5m profit last year.
Public money buys less.
Must expand NHS capacity.
NHS handed £128m to private ADHD companies last year.
Just three private-equity backed providers of NHS ADHD services made profits £31.5m profit last year.
Public money buys less.
Must expand NHS capacity.
How ADHD became a multimillion-pound industry for private equity
NHS has become dependent on privately run services to diagnose ADHD and autism as patients given legal right to assessments under Right to Choose initiative
www.thetimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
How ADHD became a multimillion-pound industry for private equity.
NHS handed £128m to private ADHD companies last year.
Just three private-equity backed providers of NHS ADHD services made profits £31.5m profit last year.
Public money buys less.
Must expand NHS capacity.
NHS handed £128m to private ADHD companies last year.
Just three private-equity backed providers of NHS ADHD services made profits £31.5m profit last year.
Public money buys less.
Must expand NHS capacity.
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There are 550,000 new University students in the UK every year.
Amazon alone could fund 200,000 of them if it paid taxes in the UK.
This is how we funded higher education, the billionaires and their companies paid tax.
Now they don't and you pay for the rest of your life.
Amazon alone could fund 200,000 of them if it paid taxes in the UK.
This is how we funded higher education, the billionaires and their companies paid tax.
Now they don't and you pay for the rest of your life.
February 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
There are 550,000 new University students in the UK every year.
Amazon alone could fund 200,000 of them if it paid taxes in the UK.
This is how we funded higher education, the billionaires and their companies paid tax.
Now they don't and you pay for the rest of your life.
Amazon alone could fund 200,000 of them if it paid taxes in the UK.
This is how we funded higher education, the billionaires and their companies paid tax.
Now they don't and you pay for the rest of your life.
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Might I suggest you back a party that didn’t help create the very mess you’re now complaining about.
Yours,
Marina x
Yours,
Marina x
February 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Might I suggest you back a party that didn’t help create the very mess you’re now complaining about.
Yours,
Marina x
Yours,
Marina x
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You mention food costing more - wild thought, but does Brexit, supply chains, and red tape ring any bells?
And the GP appointment you can’t get? We lost thousands of EU healthcare workers because of... say it with me... Brexit.
And the GP appointment you can’t get? We lost thousands of EU healthcare workers because of... say it with me... Brexit.
February 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
You mention food costing more - wild thought, but does Brexit, supply chains, and red tape ring any bells?
And the GP appointment you can’t get? We lost thousands of EU healthcare workers because of... say it with me... Brexit.
And the GP appointment you can’t get? We lost thousands of EU healthcare workers because of... say it with me... Brexit.
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Dear Patricia Clegg
(the lady from the Reform letter)
You say your energy bills are rising - do you think the fossil fuel‑linked lads at Reform are going to fix that?
You mention food costing more - wild thought, but does Brexit, supply chains, and red tape ring any bells?
….
(the lady from the Reform letter)
You say your energy bills are rising - do you think the fossil fuel‑linked lads at Reform are going to fix that?
You mention food costing more - wild thought, but does Brexit, supply chains, and red tape ring any bells?
….
February 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Dear Patricia Clegg
(the lady from the Reform letter)
You say your energy bills are rising - do you think the fossil fuel‑linked lads at Reform are going to fix that?
You mention food costing more - wild thought, but does Brexit, supply chains, and red tape ring any bells?
….
(the lady from the Reform letter)
You say your energy bills are rising - do you think the fossil fuel‑linked lads at Reform are going to fix that?
You mention food costing more - wild thought, but does Brexit, supply chains, and red tape ring any bells?
….
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Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich | Heather Stewart
Labour must protect democracy and learn lessons from Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to influence government policy
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
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The Socialists batter the Far Right in Portugal.
Lets do it in the UK.
Lets do it in the UK.
February 9, 2026 at 12:26 PM
The Socialists batter the Far Right in Portugal.
Lets do it in the UK.
Lets do it in the UK.
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The billionaire Media wants you to vote Reform.
February 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The billionaire Media wants you to vote Reform.
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Interesting fact, the USA is one of the very few countries on the planet to never have had a populist revolution where the working class remove the ruling class from power.
February 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Interesting fact, the USA is one of the very few countries on the planet to never have had a populist revolution where the working class remove the ruling class from power.
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EXC: Nigel Farage has been accused of having no solution to Britain's problems by his own candidate. Matt Goodwin repeatedly attacked the Farage in historic posts, as well as the Reform party as a whole
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Farage accused of having no answer to UK's problems by his own candidate
In posts from just last year, Matt Goodwin, the Reform UK candidate, claimed if Mr Farage became Prime Minister support for him would 'collapse quickly' due to him being 'fairly divisiv...
www.mirror.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 5:23 PM
EXC: Nigel Farage has been accused of having no solution to Britain's problems by his own candidate. Matt Goodwin repeatedly attacked the Farage in historic posts, as well as the Reform party as a whole
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Ben Goldsborough MP speaking in a debate on Russian influence on UK politics:
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
February 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Ben Goldsborough MP speaking in a debate on Russian influence on UK politics:
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
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Nobody voted for Tim Allan. Or McSweeney. Or Cummings.
Why is the functioning of our democracy so dependent upon people that literally nobody voted for?
Who are these goons? Who empowered them? And why? What's their agenda? Who pays them?
The way it is is not the way it should be.
Why is the functioning of our democracy so dependent upon people that literally nobody voted for?
Who are these goons? Who empowered them? And why? What's their agenda? Who pays them?
The way it is is not the way it should be.
Tim Allan may be getting less attention than Morgan McSweeney, but his links raised serious questions - and they’re part of the wider pattern of questionable appointments.
This isn’t really about individuals.
It’s about the state of the Labour Party.
news.sky.com/story/invest...
This isn’t really about individuals.
It’s about the state of the Labour Party.
news.sky.com/story/invest...
Investigation demanded into Keir Starmer's comms chief's lobbying links
Tim Allan's minority ownership of a lobbying firm has led to accusations of a perception of a conflict of interest.
news.sky.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Nobody voted for Tim Allan. Or McSweeney. Or Cummings.
Why is the functioning of our democracy so dependent upon people that literally nobody voted for?
Who are these goons? Who empowered them? And why? What's their agenda? Who pays them?
The way it is is not the way it should be.
Why is the functioning of our democracy so dependent upon people that literally nobody voted for?
Who are these goons? Who empowered them? And why? What's their agenda? Who pays them?
The way it is is not the way it should be.
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Isn't Capitalism great?
February 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Isn't Capitalism great?
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Those taught to hate unions must also hate having sick pay, weekends off, annual leave and health and safety laws.
February 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Those taught to hate unions must also hate having sick pay, weekends off, annual leave and health and safety laws.
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It's about time the unions stopped donating to Labour and started supporting the Greens
A group of hotel housekeepers went on strike for the first time in 40 years.
And won!
Organising works. Trade unions work.
This is the story of @uvwunion.bsky.social & the amazing Doris.
youtu.be/MyEH6W83kLI?...
And won!
Organising works. Trade unions work.
This is the story of @uvwunion.bsky.social & the amazing Doris.
youtu.be/MyEH6W83kLI?...
Everyone Deserves Equal Rights | Doris | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 6:53 PM
It's about time the unions stopped donating to Labour and started supporting the Greens
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Just beyond parody at this point
February 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Just beyond parody at this point
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Dare hope.
Lower bills.
Green energy.
Invest in infrastructure.
Building affordable & sustainable housing.
Funding the NHS.
Divorcing the country from the malign influence of companies run by evil billionaires like Palantir.
Not demonising migrants.
Holding Epstein associates to account.
#VoteGreen
Lower bills.
Green energy.
Invest in infrastructure.
Building affordable & sustainable housing.
Funding the NHS.
Divorcing the country from the malign influence of companies run by evil billionaires like Palantir.
Not demonising migrants.
Holding Epstein associates to account.
#VoteGreen
From Heaven to Palantir HQ, from Yorkshire to our Bold Politics studio - great to have legendary journalist Simon Hattenstone follow me around.
Here's what he saw in his report:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Here's what he saw in his report:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Am I at peak popularity? I hope not’: on the road with Zack Polanski, from protest to podcast to Heaven nightclub
With polls and membership at an all-time high, the Green party are having a moment – and it’s largely down to their charismatic (if slightly cheesy) new leader. Can he really pull off a socialist revo...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Dare hope.
Lower bills.
Green energy.
Invest in infrastructure.
Building affordable & sustainable housing.
Funding the NHS.
Divorcing the country from the malign influence of companies run by evil billionaires like Palantir.
Not demonising migrants.
Holding Epstein associates to account.
#VoteGreen
Lower bills.
Green energy.
Invest in infrastructure.
Building affordable & sustainable housing.
Funding the NHS.
Divorcing the country from the malign influence of companies run by evil billionaires like Palantir.
Not demonising migrants.
Holding Epstein associates to account.
#VoteGreen
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HMRC won't admit how much tax is lost offshore.
Major corporations dodge taxes by shifting profits to low/no tax jurisdictions. Wealthy use offshore havens.
Opacity means HMRC, Govt and tax abuse industry can't be held to account.
Normal people pay more in tax.
Major corporations dodge taxes by shifting profits to low/no tax jurisdictions. Wealthy use offshore havens.
Opacity means HMRC, Govt and tax abuse industry can't be held to account.
Normal people pay more in tax.
HMRC won't admit how much tax is lost offshore
The taxman has the numbers needed to estimate how much cash is lost to overseas havens – but it isn't sharing the details
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
HMRC won't admit how much tax is lost offshore.
Major corporations dodge taxes by shifting profits to low/no tax jurisdictions. Wealthy use offshore havens.
Opacity means HMRC, Govt and tax abuse industry can't be held to account.
Normal people pay more in tax.
Major corporations dodge taxes by shifting profits to low/no tax jurisdictions. Wealthy use offshore havens.
Opacity means HMRC, Govt and tax abuse industry can't be held to account.
Normal people pay more in tax.
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I couldn't imagine this happening this time last year, but I'm so glad it has. #VoteGreen 🗳️
February 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I couldn't imagine this happening this time last year, but I'm so glad it has. #VoteGreen 🗳️
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UK has regressive taxes.
National Insurance is no exception. Employees pay 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270.
Net result is that basic rate taxpayers pay higher proportion of their income in NIC than those on higher incomes.
No govt listens to the people
National Insurance is no exception. Employees pay 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270.
Net result is that basic rate taxpayers pay higher proportion of their income in NIC than those on higher incomes.
No govt listens to the people
National Insurance is a regressive tax that hits the less well-off hardest
Compared to income tax, national insurance contributions attract little sustained scrutiny even though they provide large amounts to the public purse.
leftfootforward.org
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
UK has regressive taxes.
National Insurance is no exception. Employees pay 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270.
Net result is that basic rate taxpayers pay higher proportion of their income in NIC than those on higher incomes.
No govt listens to the people
National Insurance is no exception. Employees pay 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270.
Net result is that basic rate taxpayers pay higher proportion of their income in NIC than those on higher incomes.
No govt listens to the people
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