Bryan Smith #RejoinEU
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UK Company director, scientist & humanist. Opinions are my own, but are based on facts. If they upset you don't take them seriously - but check your sources!
Same handle on Twitter. Microbiologist, tech expert, smallholder, polymath, Green energy #RejoinEU
Same handle on Twitter. Microbiologist, tech expert, smallholder, polymath, Green energy #RejoinEU
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Giving up smoking?
Here's how I did it:
Most cigarettes are "habit" (you have them at set times or stuations), ~10% are "addiction" (you need the nicotine).
Start by cutting out "habit" cigs, 1 or 2 each day, over about 3wks.
So, dont smoke at every tea break, or when you get to the lights etc.
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Here's how I did it:
Most cigarettes are "habit" (you have them at set times or stuations), ~10% are "addiction" (you need the nicotine).
Start by cutting out "habit" cigs, 1 or 2 each day, over about 3wks.
So, dont smoke at every tea break, or when you get to the lights etc.
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Have you filled in the BBC Survey? If you haven’t and you’re hacked off with Mason, Kuensberg etc. this is your chance to have a say.
This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects.
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation
www.gov.uk
February 17, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Have you filled in the BBC Survey? If you haven’t and you’re hacked off with Mason, Kuensberg etc. this is your chance to have a say.
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Disgusting way to respond to a journalist. It's so Trump-like. Belittle, deny, mock, dismiss, nothing to see here, move on, call out the news organisation.
This is just a tiny taste of how Reform UK would act if ever allowed into power.
This is just a tiny taste of how Reform UK would act if ever allowed into power.
Nigel Farage lashes out at a FT journalist and refuses to answer the question.
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
February 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Disgusting way to respond to a journalist. It's so Trump-like. Belittle, deny, mock, dismiss, nothing to see here, move on, call out the news organisation.
This is just a tiny taste of how Reform UK would act if ever allowed into power.
This is just a tiny taste of how Reform UK would act if ever allowed into power.
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Since that meant Reform's challenge would win, those 4 would have to be denied permission, leaving public confusion about the others to be stirred up by political bad actors. Labour avoided that by denying permission to all 30 & drawing a line under it.
Its as simple as that.
Since that meant Reform's challenge would win, those 4 would have to be denied permission, leaving public confusion about the others to be stirred up by political bad actors. Labour avoided that by denying permission to all 30 & drawing a line under it.
Its as simple as that.
Since nobody else seems to be bothering to explain this, I will:
Labour's legal advice wasn't "it's unlawful to permit postponement of council elections".
It was "As 4 of the 30 have previously been postponed, they can't credibly claim 'last resort' "
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electoral-reform.org.uk/government-r...
Labour's legal advice wasn't "it's unlawful to permit postponement of council elections".
It was "As 4 of the 30 have previously been postponed, they can't credibly claim 'last resort' "
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electoral-reform.org.uk/government-r...
Government right to reverse the decision to postpone these local elections
The fundamental principle of democracy is that people get to regularly express their view on the politicians who make decisions that affect them. So it is welcome that the government has
electoral-reform.org.uk
February 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Since that meant Reform's challenge would win, those 4 would have to be denied permission, leaving public confusion about the others to be stirred up by political bad actors. Labour avoided that by denying permission to all 30 & drawing a line under it.
Its as simple as that.
Since that meant Reform's challenge would win, those 4 would have to be denied permission, leaving public confusion about the others to be stirred up by political bad actors. Labour avoided that by denying permission to all 30 & drawing a line under it.
Its as simple as that.
Since nobody else seems to be bothering to explain this, I will:
Labour's legal advice wasn't "it's unlawful to permit postponement of council elections".
It was "As 4 of the 30 have previously been postponed, they can't credibly claim 'last resort' "
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electoral-reform.org.uk/government-r...
Labour's legal advice wasn't "it's unlawful to permit postponement of council elections".
It was "As 4 of the 30 have previously been postponed, they can't credibly claim 'last resort' "
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electoral-reform.org.uk/government-r...
Government right to reverse the decision to postpone these local elections
The fundamental principle of democracy is that people get to regularly express their view on the politicians who make decisions that affect them. So it is welcome that the government has
electoral-reform.org.uk
February 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Since nobody else seems to be bothering to explain this, I will:
Labour's legal advice wasn't "it's unlawful to permit postponement of council elections".
It was "As 4 of the 30 have previously been postponed, they can't credibly claim 'last resort' "
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electoral-reform.org.uk/government-r...
Labour's legal advice wasn't "it's unlawful to permit postponement of council elections".
It was "As 4 of the 30 have previously been postponed, they can't credibly claim 'last resort' "
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electoral-reform.org.uk/government-r...
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A dozen bits of positive news in the last week. From a drop in our debt payments, to mobile job centres to the most competitive mortgages since 2008 and cleaning up the waterways in Anglia.
Labour Fixing Britain
Labour Fixing Britain
February 17, 2026 at 6:48 AM
A dozen bits of positive news in the last week. From a drop in our debt payments, to mobile job centres to the most competitive mortgages since 2008 and cleaning up the waterways in Anglia.
Labour Fixing Britain
Labour Fixing Britain
What *actually* happened:
Government was asked by Councils facing reorganisation to permit postponement of May Elections.
Following legal advice, the Government refused permission.
The elections will go ahead.
No U-turn.
No "win for Reform".
Govt pay Reform's costs for legal advice out of goodwill.
Government was asked by Councils facing reorganisation to permit postponement of May Elections.
Following legal advice, the Government refused permission.
The elections will go ahead.
No U-turn.
No "win for Reform".
Govt pay Reform's costs for legal advice out of goodwill.
"The govts facing a backlash and a huge legal bill after a u-turn on plans to postpone local elections. The move is seen as a win for Reform UK.."
forensic, grown ups back in charge, etc
forensic, grown ups back in charge, etc
February 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM
What *actually* happened:
Government was asked by Councils facing reorganisation to permit postponement of May Elections.
Following legal advice, the Government refused permission.
The elections will go ahead.
No U-turn.
No "win for Reform".
Govt pay Reform's costs for legal advice out of goodwill.
Government was asked by Councils facing reorganisation to permit postponement of May Elections.
Following legal advice, the Government refused permission.
The elections will go ahead.
No U-turn.
No "win for Reform".
Govt pay Reform's costs for legal advice out of goodwill.
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There was a green paper which suggested updated & stricter criteria for when someone was eligible for PIP.
This applied only for new claimants. People already getting PIP would have continued to get it.
These plans were initially going to be brought in via a bill last year, but were dropped.
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This applied only for new claimants. People already getting PIP would have continued to get it.
These plans were initially going to be brought in via a bill last year, but were dropped.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
There was a green paper which suggested updated & stricter criteria for when someone was eligible for PIP.
This applied only for new claimants. People already getting PIP would have continued to get it.
These plans were initially going to be brought in via a bill last year, but were dropped.
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This applied only for new claimants. People already getting PIP would have continued to get it.
These plans were initially going to be brought in via a bill last year, but were dropped.
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+ The £5bn 'cuts' people spoke about were NEVER for reductions in spending from today's level, but to see spending increase more slowly, so by 2030, the annual amount spent would be £5bn lower than previously projected.
So what happened last year?
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So what happened last year?
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February 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
+ The £5bn 'cuts' people spoke about were NEVER for reductions in spending from today's level, but to see spending increase more slowly, so by 2030, the annual amount spent would be £5bn lower than previously projected.
So what happened last year?
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So what happened last year?
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Can we all get this information correct in our heads:
+ Labour have not made any cuts to PIP eligibility and, as of now NONE are planned.
+ Labour also was NEVER looking at cutting the rates of PIP someone can get. In fact, rates are actually increasing with inflation.
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+ Labour have not made any cuts to PIP eligibility and, as of now NONE are planned.
+ Labour also was NEVER looking at cutting the rates of PIP someone can get. In fact, rates are actually increasing with inflation.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Can we all get this information correct in our heads:
+ Labour have not made any cuts to PIP eligibility and, as of now NONE are planned.
+ Labour also was NEVER looking at cutting the rates of PIP someone can get. In fact, rates are actually increasing with inflation.
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+ Labour have not made any cuts to PIP eligibility and, as of now NONE are planned.
+ Labour also was NEVER looking at cutting the rates of PIP someone can get. In fact, rates are actually increasing with inflation.
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And companies must never skimp on this - see JLR and billions it cost them … and for every architect like me security should be the first thought
...but our Labour government wants to help businesses of every size to move further & faster by putting protections in place.
The campaign will encourage them to engage with the Cyber Essentials scheme.
Many measures may seem obvious to some of us, but if you don't know them, you don't know!
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The campaign will encourage them to engage with the Cyber Essentials scheme.
Many measures may seem obvious to some of us, but if you don't know them, you don't know!
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Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches
A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats.
www.gov.uk
February 17, 2026 at 7:36 AM
And companies must never skimp on this - see JLR and billions it cost them … and for every architect like me security should be the first thought
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The UK is going big on community-owned green energy with a £1 billion push! Think solar, wind, and even biomass—all controlled by the locals. It’s like energy democracy! 🌍💡 Check it out: https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/in-the-uk-power-to-the-people-is-latest-clean-energy-trend/
February 17, 2026 at 1:31 AM
The UK is going big on community-owned green energy with a £1 billion push! Think solar, wind, and even biomass—all controlled by the locals. It’s like energy democracy! 🌍💡 Check it out: https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/in-the-uk-power-to-the-people-is-latest-clean-energy-trend/
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Come on everyone!
It's stories like this which we need to share far and wide if we want to tackle the media attacks and defeat Reform.
If you like and share the original post and also comment in support of it here, more people will see it.
Please also share the press release on other sites.
It's stories like this which we need to share far and wide if we want to tackle the media attacks and defeat Reform.
If you like and share the original post and also comment in support of it here, more people will see it.
Please also share the press release on other sites.
Labour announce 6 more areas are getting mobile Jobcentre vans.
It will mean more people get employment support from the Jobcentre on Wheels scheme directly in their communities, following a pilot which helped 1600 people.
Staffed by experienced work coaches they offer support with...
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It will mean more people get employment support from the Jobcentre on Wheels scheme directly in their communities, following a pilot which helped 1600 people.
Staffed by experienced work coaches they offer support with...
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Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support
Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres, supermarkets and even football stadiums.
www.gov.uk
February 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Come on everyone!
It's stories like this which we need to share far and wide if we want to tackle the media attacks and defeat Reform.
If you like and share the original post and also comment in support of it here, more people will see it.
Please also share the press release on other sites.
It's stories like this which we need to share far and wide if we want to tackle the media attacks and defeat Reform.
If you like and share the original post and also comment in support of it here, more people will see it.
Please also share the press release on other sites.
Go Geothermal !!!
One of the best ways to create renewable energy!
One of the best ways to create renewable energy!
🌍 Exciting times for our planet! New Zealand is ramping up geothermal and solar power, plus adding grid batteries. Meanwhile, global mining is shifting gears with battery locomotives and electric fleets. And in Meraux, wetlands are getting a boost with thousands of storm-stopping trees.
February 17, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Go Geothermal !!!
One of the best ways to create renewable energy!
One of the best ways to create renewable energy!
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All those people telling me Labour were doing nothing to support Port Talbot through the steel works rebuilding are all very quiet now.
Here we have ANOTHER announcement, this time of a £11m Economic Growth and Investment Fund to support companies who offer skilled, well-paid jobs & help them grow.
Here we have ANOTHER announcement, this time of a £11m Economic Growth and Investment Fund to support companies who offer skilled, well-paid jobs & help them grow.
New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot
The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow.
www.gov.uk
February 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
All those people telling me Labour were doing nothing to support Port Talbot through the steel works rebuilding are all very quiet now.
Here we have ANOTHER announcement, this time of a £11m Economic Growth and Investment Fund to support companies who offer skilled, well-paid jobs & help them grow.
Here we have ANOTHER announcement, this time of a £11m Economic Growth and Investment Fund to support companies who offer skilled, well-paid jobs & help them grow.
FactCheck: Untrue.
*30 Councils who requested postponement* have been refused permission by Labour, ensuring May Elections go ahead for all.
Labour tried to accommodate their request to save council taxpayers from £millions of expense holding elections for councils that will disappear next year.
*30 Councils who requested postponement* have been refused permission by Labour, ensuring May Elections go ahead for all.
Labour tried to accommodate their request to save council taxpayers from £millions of expense holding elections for councils that will disappear next year.
🚨IMPORTANT ELECTION UPDATE 🚨
❎ Labour has been forced to backtrack on their shameful
attempt to cancel local elections.
⭐️ Worthing Greens are organised, capable, and ready to win in Worthing. 7 May, Bring it on.
Green is the only alternative to Reform. Join us, donate, volunteer. 🟢
❎ Labour has been forced to backtrack on their shameful
attempt to cancel local elections.
⭐️ Worthing Greens are organised, capable, and ready to win in Worthing. 7 May, Bring it on.
Green is the only alternative to Reform. Join us, donate, volunteer. 🟢
February 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
FactCheck: Untrue.
*30 Councils who requested postponement* have been refused permission by Labour, ensuring May Elections go ahead for all.
Labour tried to accommodate their request to save council taxpayers from £millions of expense holding elections for councils that will disappear next year.
*30 Councils who requested postponement* have been refused permission by Labour, ensuring May Elections go ahead for all.
Labour tried to accommodate their request to save council taxpayers from £millions of expense holding elections for councils that will disappear next year.
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Try understand this the people who are having an orgasm over another Starmer
‘U-turn’,making yourselves look
a right tit.
‘U-turn’,making yourselves look
a right tit.
Local council election postponement were proposed by the Tories in May 2024, councils have to request a postponement due to reorganisation meaning the elections will need to held again very soon, the Reform Party Ltd is taking this to court, the Government decided not to waste more money, the end.
February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Try understand this the people who are having an orgasm over another Starmer
‘U-turn’,making yourselves look
a right tit.
‘U-turn’,making yourselves look
a right tit.
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I tend to watch a lot of videos about megaprojects around the world.
Today, I find one talking about the work out Labour government are doing with Northern PowerHouse Rail.
They said "the scale is unprecedented and marks the largest commitment to northern England infrastructure in modern history."
Today, I find one talking about the work out Labour government are doing with Northern PowerHouse Rail.
They said "the scale is unprecedented and marks the largest commitment to northern England infrastructure in modern history."
February 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
I tend to watch a lot of videos about megaprojects around the world.
Today, I find one talking about the work out Labour government are doing with Northern PowerHouse Rail.
They said "the scale is unprecedented and marks the largest commitment to northern England infrastructure in modern history."
Today, I find one talking about the work out Labour government are doing with Northern PowerHouse Rail.
They said "the scale is unprecedented and marks the largest commitment to northern England infrastructure in modern history."
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...to postpone the elections in May so they could focus on reorganisation.
The government had initially approved it.
But Reform being Reform, decided to take it to court.
In light of that, the government has reconsidered approving postponements, and today has said they will happen.
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The government had initially approved it.
But Reform being Reform, decided to take it to court.
In light of that, the government has reconsidered approving postponements, and today has said they will happen.
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Local government reorganisation: update on Secretary of State's decision regarding local elections of May 2026
The Secretary of State wrote to council leaders and key stakeholders to inform them of his decision to withdraw his original decision to postpone 30 local elections due to take place in May 2026.
www.gov.uk
February 16, 2026 at 4:26 PM
...to postpone the elections in May so they could focus on reorganisation.
The government had initially approved it.
But Reform being Reform, decided to take it to court.
In light of that, the government has reconsidered approving postponements, and today has said they will happen.
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The government had initially approved it.
But Reform being Reform, decided to take it to court.
In light of that, the government has reconsidered approving postponements, and today has said they will happen.
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I thought Reform were all about saving money?
They've just cost us all another £63m....as that is what the government has now been forced to give councils undergoing reorganisation so they can afford to do that AND run & staff elections in this May.
The coucils had asked the government...
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They've just cost us all another £63m....as that is what the government has now been forced to give councils undergoing reorganisation so they can afford to do that AND run & staff elections in this May.
The coucils had asked the government...
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February 16, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I thought Reform were all about saving money?
They've just cost us all another £63m....as that is what the government has now been forced to give councils undergoing reorganisation so they can afford to do that AND run & staff elections in this May.
The coucils had asked the government...
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They've just cost us all another £63m....as that is what the government has now been forced to give councils undergoing reorganisation so they can afford to do that AND run & staff elections in this May.
The coucils had asked the government...
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I think I’m going to go in a different direction for health advice.
February 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
No need for Starmer to worry about teens use of social media - Russian hackers are taking care of it in revenge for Mush turning Starlink off on their frontlines & drones...
metro.co.uk/2026/02/16/x...
metro.co.uk/2026/02/16/x...
Elon Musk’s X goes down for millions of users worldwide
The cause is unclear.
metro.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
No need for Starmer to worry about teens use of social media - Russian hackers are taking care of it in revenge for Mush turning Starlink off on their frontlines & drones...
metro.co.uk/2026/02/16/x...
metro.co.uk/2026/02/16/x...
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Journalists (!) poke, pry and dig dig dig into backgrounds of those they've been told to target and to find dirt, exercising questionable and sometimes ILLEGAL methods for which FEW if any are ever penalised. I'm deafened by their squealing now it's being done to them. DIDDUMS. Sauce for the goose.
February 16, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Journalists (!) poke, pry and dig dig dig into backgrounds of those they've been told to target and to find dirt, exercising questionable and sometimes ILLEGAL methods for which FEW if any are ever penalised. I'm deafened by their squealing now it's being done to them. DIDDUMS. Sauce for the goose.
This whole story is deliberate #disinformation.
*Every EV owner* pays the same, 3p/mile.
And from the last paragraph:
EV drivers pay no fuel duty, saving £480/yr on average, so SW drivers save *the most*.🙄
EV pay-per-mile is *an incentive*.
#DriveLessPayLess
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
*Every EV owner* pays the same, 3p/mile.
And from the last paragraph:
EV drivers pay no fuel duty, saving £480/yr on average, so SW drivers save *the most*.🙄
EV pay-per-mile is *an incentive*.
#DriveLessPayLess
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rural drivers to face steepest bills under UK’s mileage-based electric vehicle tax
Analysis reveals big regional disparities as critics say Labour’s proposed levy could slow uptake of EVs
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM
This whole story is deliberate #disinformation.
*Every EV owner* pays the same, 3p/mile.
And from the last paragraph:
EV drivers pay no fuel duty, saving £480/yr on average, so SW drivers save *the most*.🙄
EV pay-per-mile is *an incentive*.
#DriveLessPayLess
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
*Every EV owner* pays the same, 3p/mile.
And from the last paragraph:
EV drivers pay no fuel duty, saving £480/yr on average, so SW drivers save *the most*.🙄
EV pay-per-mile is *an incentive*.
#DriveLessPayLess
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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It *literally* does.
Thats what it is. A document which says youre British.
Thats what it is. A document which says youre British.
February 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
It *literally* does.
Thats what it is. A document which says youre British.
Thats what it is. A document which says youre British.
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This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects.
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation
www.gov.uk
February 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects.
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...