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Toby Earle 🇺🇦 @tobyontv.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tip for the Mail, Telegraph, etc - imagine how you’d report this if this was Angela Rayner

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Sep 5

Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings

Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of television star-style arrangement is a practice criticised across the political spectrum Nigel Farage is using a private company to reduce his tax bill on his GB News media appearances and other outside employment in a television star-style arrangement that has in recent years become frowned on by major broadcasters. The Reform UK leader diverts money from his prime-time TV show into his company, which means that he paid only 25% corporation tax on profits, instead of 40% income tax, and could offset some expenses. Continue reading...

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · Sep 5

On the same day in the Telegraph:

The Telegraph

Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement

Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty

Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence

[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]

Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent

29 August 2025 8:57am BST

The Telegraph

Money > Property > Second homes

How to avoid tax on your second home

From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net

[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]

Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer

29 August 2025 1:21pm BST

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Fringe Theatre Awards @fringetheatreaward.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Jonas Cemm (Director) and Maryanne O'Brien & Joe Sergeant (Duo Performance) in the play A Village Wooing by George Bernard Shaw & The Proposal by Chekhov/
Further show information available
tabard.org.uk/whats-on/sha...
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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Aug 22

Final two shows (tonight @ 7.30pm and tomorrow @ 6pm) of Shaw Vs. Chekhov at @theatreattabard.bsky.social for @shaw2020.bsky.social Audiences have been fantastic and we’ve had some brilliant reviews. Don’t miss your last chance(s) to see it! #theatre #london #Chiswick #Bernardshaw #Chekhov

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thanks for your kind words Tom. Glad you enjoyed the show(s). ☺️

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Tom Jensen @absurdistworld.bsky.social · Aug 15

This show highlights what masterful writers of comedy Chekhov and Shaw were. Hilarious and pitch-perfect acting from Maryann O'Brien, @joesargent87.bsky.social & Anthony Wise. Catch it before it ends on 23rd August!

SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Aug 8

✨ Press Night! ✨
Village Wooing vs The Proposal — two writers, two worlds, one night of razor-sharp comedy. Shaw’s charm meets Chekhov’s chaos, and the sparks are flying! So proud to bring these brilliant plays to life. 🎭

#ShawVsChekhov #VillageWooing #TheProposal #GeorgeBernardShaw #AntonChekhov

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Aug 13

Can’t wait to get back to these shows after a couple of days off! 🤩 🎭 @SHAW_2020 @TheatreAtTabard #theatre #chiswick #bernardshaw #chekhov

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SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎭 COMPETITION TIME!
Win two front row tickets to Press Night of Shaw vs Chekhov at @theatreattabard.bsky.social

🍸 Enjoy a complimentary drinks reception from 7pm
🎬 Curtain up at 7:30pm on Fri 8th Aug

To enter:
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Winner announced tomorrow at midday – don’t miss out!

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The Shaw Society @shawsociety.bsky.social · Aug 6

Opening night at ‘Shaw vs Chekhov’ at the Tabard Theatre for @shaw2020.bsky.social - we just got this message from the cast. It’s a double bill of comedy from two master playwrights. Running 6-23 Aug should be a great night out! #bernardshaw #londontheatre

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The Shaw Society @shawsociety.bsky.social · Aug 5

It’s turning into a bumper summer of Shaw in London with ‘Mrs Warren’s Profession’ at the Garrick till 16 Aug & @shaw2020.bsky.social in a sparkling double bill of romantic comedy ‘Shaw vs Chekhov’ at the Tabard Theatre (next to Turnham on Green District line) 6-23 Aug
#BernardShaw #londontheatre

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SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Jul 30

Rehearsals for Chekhov's The Proposal are an absolute hoot!

Come and see this rarely performed piece, paired with Shaw's Village Wooing for SHAW vs CHEKHOV at @theatreattabard.bsky.social
From August 6th

Book Tickets to see the work of two masters in one evening - tabard.org.uk/whats-on/shaw-…

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SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Jul 28

Huge thank you to the brilliant Billy Boyle for hosting our post performance Q&A yesterday. A great afternoon spent celebrating George Bernard Shaw on his birthday weekend at The Irish Cultural Centre.

@irishculturalcentr.bsky.social

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SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Apr 25

Meet the cast of #VillageWooing.
Returning to London this summer

1st to celebrate #GeorgeBernardShaw's birthday weekend on 27th July at @irishculturalcentr.bsky.social

In Aug we join the anniversary season at @theatreattabard.bsky.social celebrating their 40th!

Tickets available at shaw2020.com

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SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Jul 24

Cast social media take-over highlights from yesterday. Lots of fun was had.

Come and see them in action this weekend at @irishculturalcentr.bsky.social then in August at @theatreattabard.bsky.social

Book tickets- shaw2020.com/whats-on/

#ShawVsChekhov #Chekhov #GeorgeBernardShaw

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Jul 7

Gracias Jacqueline 🥰🤣

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Jul 7

Not a bad way to start my 39th year on the planet 🇪🇸 🍷 ☀️ 🎈

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Lainey Shaw @laineyshaw.bsky.social · May 9

As one of the producers on this I would be very grateful for any contribution to top this crowdfunder up please!

SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · May 8

🔔Just one week left to reach our stretch-target

🙏We've been overwhelmed by the generosity of supporters

With just a few days to go on our @crowdfunder.bsky.social campaign, we need your help to smash our new target

🎭Join us, creating exciting theatre

Pledge
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/shaw-vs-ch...

Shaw vs Chekhov

Support SHAW2020’s aim to bring the works of Shaw and his contemporaries to wider, more diverse audiences.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Eoin O'Callaghan @eoineoc.bsky.social · May 9

Last chance to help the wonderful, growing @shaw2020.bsky.social theatre company deliver incredible theatre over summer 2025 and into the future.

SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · May 8

🔔Just one week left to reach our stretch-target

🙏We've been overwhelmed by the generosity of supporters

With just a few days to go on our @crowdfunder.bsky.social campaign, we need your help to smash our new target

🎭Join us, creating exciting theatre

Pledge
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/shaw-vs-ch...

Shaw vs Chekhov

Support SHAW2020’s aim to bring the works of Shaw and his contemporaries to wider, more diverse audiences.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · May 15

It's the final day of our fundraising campaign.

Amazingly we are only £631 away from our target!!!

Please help in a final push to get us over the line.

Support the arts, create theatre!

Thank you 🙏 🙏 🙏

#pledge #donate #supportthearts #theatre

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/shaw-vs-ch...

Shaw vs Chekhov

Support SHAW2020’s aim to bring the works of Shaw and his contemporaries to wider, more diverse audiences.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Apr 29

🙏 😊

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manseldavid.bsky.social @manseldavid.bsky.social · Apr 19

Channeling 'Arnold Ridley' in "Were You Anyone Before Dad's Army?" at the White Bear Theatre: 29th April to 3rd May www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Apr 25

Photographer credit: Paddy Gormley

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Apr 25

Having a blast rehearsing ‘Were You Anyone Before Dad’s Army’. We open on Tuesday 29th April and run until Saturday 3rd May at The White Bear Theatre, Kennington. Tickets are selling well so hurry up! #theatre #londontheatre

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Apr 11

Great first day of rehearsals for ‘Were you anyone before Dad’s Army?’. And with regards to rehearsal spaces…I’ve had worse! 😍 #WYABDA #theatre #londontheatre www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/whatson/were...

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SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Mar 27

Happy World Theatre Day!

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing" GBS

#WorldTheatreDay #actors #GeorgeBernardShaw #Theatre

Posters of SHAW2020 productions and an image of George Bernard Shaw at a typewriter

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