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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 3h

🚨People in agony are pulling out their own teeth - it’s not Victorian, it’s medieval!

For millions across England NHS dentistry has effectively ceased to exist

Join me & @thebda.bsky.social in an URGENT call for action to
#FixNHSdentistryNOW

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🚨People in agony are pulling out their own teeth - it’s not Victorian, it’s medieval!

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 19m

Please support the important and vital work @frontline19.bsky.social do if you can🙏

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 3h

🚨If you are one of nearly 14 million adults unable to access NHS dentistry in England sign this URGENT message to the Government. Enough is enough

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

Save NHS dentistry now!

I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 3h

🚨People in agony are pulling out their own teeth - it’s not Victorian, it’s medieval!

For millions across England NHS dentistry has effectively ceased to exist

Join me & @thebda.bsky.social in an URGENT call for action to
#FixNHSdentistryNOW

youtu.be/FuMcq1HFatQ?...

🚨People in agony are pulling out their own teeth - it’s not Victorian, it’s medieval!

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

youtu.be

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 8h

A decision on whether to approve China's application for a new super-embassy in London has been delayed again by the government

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Decision on China mega embassy site in London delayed again

It is the second time the government has delayed a decision on the proposed site in central London.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 14h

These national heroes have now waited more than a year for a meeting with Keir Starmer to discuss the justice & compensation Labour committed to in opposition. They are now in their eighties and are dying waiting for justice. This is no way to treat veterans Prime Minister

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Video emerges of Deputy PM,Defence Secretary & other Ministers BACKING compensation for Nuclear Vets

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 15h

Rachel Reeves will raise taxes for the wealthy in next month’s budget

Chancellor may need £40bn more to avoid ‘groundhog day’, Institute for Fiscal Studies warns

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Rachel Reeves will raise taxes for the wealthy in next month’s budget

Chancellor may need £40bn more to avoid ‘groundhog day’, Institute for Fiscal Studies warns

www.thetimes.com

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 15h

Keir Starmer’s government is facing more questions over the China spying case after it published witness statements that called out Beijing’s espionage and branded the country a threat to the UK’s economic security

www.itv.com/news/2025-10...

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 15h

UK economy grew 0.1% in August, ONS says

www.itv.com/news/2025-10...

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 1d

📣URGENT more than 14,000 people have signed our petition calling on Ofwat to REJECT Thames Water's latest ridiculous proposal.

🤑Their creditors want to pollute our rivers & seas illegally for the next 15 years.

✍️Ofwat makes its decision next week. Add your name, 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 today!

Thames Water wants to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO.

Thames Water wants to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years

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Hacked Off @hackedoff.bsky.social · 1d

Jacqui Hames, featured in #TheHack, is calling on the Prime Minister to put the public ahead of Murdoch, and act now to end corruption and abuse in the press.
Back her petition now:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

PPE Medpro will be pursued
'with everything we've got'
Wes Streeting says

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PPE Medpro will be pursued 'with everything we've got' Wes Streeting says

PPE Medpro says it is yet to hear from the government on its offer of settlement talks but ministers signal they are not interested in a deal, only full repayment.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

Lib Dem's Daisy Cooper calls for an assessment into the threat Elon Musk poses to UK democracy after Tommy Robinson said Musk is paying for his legal fees

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

Government finally acknowledges ‘severe’ economic impact of Brexit

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/gov...

Government finally acknowledges 'severe' economic impact of Brexit

It looks like Keir Starmer's government is finally acknowledging one of the main reasons behind the UK's malaise: Brexit.

www.thelondoneconomic.com

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Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 1d

The European Convention on Human Rights is being misrepresented in the UK, says former Supreme Court President Lady Hale👇

🔗 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... via @the-independent.com

“It seems so short-sighted. I’m sorry, I’m really, really worried about it.”

#ECHR #OurRightsAndFreedoms

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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 1d

In November's Budget, the Chancellor can reform taxes on wealth to achieve three wins - raising revenue, tackling inequality and boosting growth. Find out more at fairnessfoundation.com/win-win-win

Win-Win-Win

Taxing wealth for fairness, revenue and growth

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

Price cap should be placed on vet prescriptions, watchdog says

The Competition and Markets Authority said price caps should be placed on prescriptions provided by vets to stop pet owners from being ripped off

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Price cap should be placed on vet prescriptions, watchdog says

The Competition and Markets Authority said price caps should be placed on prescriptions provided by vets to stop pet owners from being ripped off.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells Sky’s Sam Coates tax rises are coming

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

Chancellor admits tax rises and spending cuts considered for budget

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Chancellor admits tax rises and spending cuts considered for budget

Speaking exclusively to Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates, Rachel Reeves says Brexit, austerity, and the Liz Truss mini-budget have all played a role in damaging Britain's economy - as she prep...

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: “There is no doubting that the impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting” says Chancellor Rachel Reeves

It’s about time!

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 2d

Teenagers using Instagram will now only see content that abides by a PG-13 cinema rating, according to Meta

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Meta rolls out PG-13 restrictions on Instagram teen accounts

Chats between teenagers and Meta AI will also be restricted to a PG-13 rating.

news.sky.com

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 2d

Labour has already delivered or making progress towards two-thirds of its manifesto pledges

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...

Labour has already delivered or making progress towards two-thirds of its manifesto pledges

The Labour government has already delivered or is making progress towards around two thirds of its manifesto pledges.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 2d

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned UK inflation is set to surge to the highest in the G7 in 2025 and 2026

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

UK facing highest inflation in G7 in yet another pre-Budget blow for Reeves

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting the UK will have the highest inflation in the G7

www.independent.co.uk

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 2d

'When I said build baby build I absolutely meant it'

Housing Secretary Steve Reed tells #BBCBreakfast about new powers to support more building in England

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 2d

'Make or break': Chancellor warned businesses can't take more tax hikes in budget

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'Make or break': Chancellor warned businesses can't take more tax hikes in budget

Rachel Reeves will deliver her second budget on 26 November. She has vowed not to raise taxes on "working people", but some increases are expected as she faces a multibillion-pound black hole in the p...

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