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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 1h

Sounds so appealing when you put it like that.

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 1h

I’m sure “more austerity” will work this time. 🙄🫤

The Independent @the-independent.com · 1h

Politics latest: Reeves hints at tax rises and spending cuts to break out of Britain’s ‘doom loop’

Reeves hints at tax rises to break out of Britain’s ‘doom loop’: Latest

www.independent.co.uk

Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 1h

I’m sure “more austerity” will work this time. 🙄🫤

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 1h

Inevitable work meeting prevented me joining. Sounds like you had some great contributions. Excited for season two.

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 11h

@wulfhelm.bsky.social have you been tagged in this yet?

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 14h

I’m surprised Tom isn’t doing Danish Meringue like his nan made. #GBBO #BakeOff

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 14h

Oh, after finding football on last night I wasn’t expecting quizzery until next Monday. I’m all set up for Bake Off, not Only Connect. Will have to iPlayer it later.

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Jemma Forte @jemmaforte.bsky.social · 15h

1970's: CEOs earn 20 x more than average worker
2025: CEOs earn 122 x more than average worker
The richest 1% own 50% of entire country's wealth.

Obscene inequality has been normalised.

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 15h

Yet you persist in making assumptions. Maybe reflect on that before jumping to conclusions.

Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 15h

Are you always this rude or only when defending Labour policy proposals?

Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 16h

I’m not sure we have any disagreement.

Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 16h

What is your understanding of my ‘chosen perceived narrative’?

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 16h

Applicants will be required to be tested in person as part of the process. It is that test I was referring to, not an A-level qualification.

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK www.bbc.com/news/article...

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK

Migrants will need to be able to speak English to an A-level standard, the government announces.

www.bbc.com

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Asteroid M @marqed4death.bsky.social · 16h

All the love you’re seeing for D’Angelo is what happens when you leave the world in a better place than how you found it.

He and his art will be missed.

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 16h

Can we see the results from Labour ministers taking the A-level English test they’re proposing for new visa requirements?

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 17h

All I’ve seen from Labour since the start of the #GreenSurge has been to move even further to the right.
How do they keep getting it so wrong?!

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18h

As if they keep writing all these headlines - and our membership numbers and polling just keeps shooting up. 🚀

Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!

Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Polanski is talking nonsense about wealth taxes.

Greens who want to save the world by destroying britain

Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 17h

This won’t help generate more growth.

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 19h

He should have been on a Prevent intervention a while back.

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 20h

“What’s your favourite everyday number?”

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22h

The Spectator (owned by GBNews owner Paul Marshall - estimated wealth of £800 million) doesn’t like taxing wealth fairly.

I wonder how they got to this editorial decision?

Let’s tax wealth fairly, fund front line services & make hope normal again.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 22h

The evidence appears to agree. 😭

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 22h

IDF shooting Palestinians won’t be deemed as Israel breaking the ceasefire, as they claim there was a ‘threat’.
You can bet that any retaliation will be deemed as ‘Hamas’ breaking the ceasefire, regardless of who responds. Even if it’s rocks thrown.
Am I being too cynical?

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 23h

Continuing to block transphobic accounts on sight, even when we have mutuals. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 1d

The @greenparty.org.uk and @zackpolanski.bsky.social are giving me hope in UK politics again.
I don’t think the Spectator has ever given me any hope.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Many on the right will try and belittle and undermine what’s happening.

But here’s the truth. Tens of thousands are joining Greens. Polls are at record highs. People are just starting to feel hope again.

join.greenparty.org.uk

The truth about the green party's booming membership

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Mike here, hello @mikecornes.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re still actively using Twitter, I’m going to assume you support this kind of thing.

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 1d

Elon Musk is paying Tommy Robinson's legal bills.

The British media and political establishment is still on X and maybe this is the wake up call they need.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Tommy Robinson says Elon Musk is paying his legal costs as trial begins

Far-right activist is accused of refusing to comply with counter-terrorism police request at Channel tunnel

www.theguardian.com