Dave Rackliff
@daverackliff.bsky.social
Film geek, metal fan, Swindon Town FC fan, Yeovil Walking football player, Worcester Warriors rugby union. Royal Navy veteran. Oh, and beer, always beer. He/him
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"Migrants who came to the UK on skilled work visas in 2022-23 will make a net contribution of £47bn to the public finances over their lifetime, according to new estimates from the government’s Migration Advisory Committee."
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
December 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Migrants who came to the UK on skilled work visas in 2022-23 will make a net contribution of £47bn to the public finances over their lifetime, according to new estimates from the government’s Migration Advisory Committee."
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
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That’s now 22 ex-Tory MPs in the Reform ranks.
The same names and faces that broke your public services - now under Nigel Farage’s umbrella.
The same names and faces that broke your public services - now under Nigel Farage’s umbrella.
December 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
That’s now 22 ex-Tory MPs in the Reform ranks.
The same names and faces that broke your public services - now under Nigel Farage’s umbrella.
The same names and faces that broke your public services - now under Nigel Farage’s umbrella.
#Filmsky
#MovieChallenge
4: First watch of The Wicker Man (2006). Actually not as bad as its reputation suggests. Full Nic Cage shows up eventually which always adds a point to a review. The only reason I watched it was for the iconic bees scene which the Prime version cut out so 5/10 👎🏻
#MovieChallenge
4: First watch of The Wicker Man (2006). Actually not as bad as its reputation suggests. Full Nic Cage shows up eventually which always adds a point to a review. The only reason I watched it was for the iconic bees scene which the Prime version cut out so 5/10 👎🏻
December 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#Filmsky
#MovieChallenge
4: First watch of The Wicker Man (2006). Actually not as bad as its reputation suggests. Full Nic Cage shows up eventually which always adds a point to a review. The only reason I watched it was for the iconic bees scene which the Prime version cut out so 5/10 👎🏻
#MovieChallenge
4: First watch of The Wicker Man (2006). Actually not as bad as its reputation suggests. Full Nic Cage shows up eventually which always adds a point to a review. The only reason I watched it was for the iconic bees scene which the Prime version cut out so 5/10 👎🏻
#Worldle #1420 (11.12.2025) 1/6 (100%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 13 days
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🔥 Current Win Streak: 13 days
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Worldle - Guess the Country
A daily geography game where you guess the country from its shape and get clues with every attempt. Play daily or explore the archive.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
#Worldle #1420 (11.12.2025) 1/6 (100%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 13 days
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🔥 Current Win Streak: 13 days
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…a “life limiting” condition qualifies if a clinician “would not be surprised if the person were to die within 12 months”.
A consultant needs to complete an SR1 form.
They don’t need to give specific life expectancy, just that the condition is progressive & life-limiting.
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A consultant needs to complete an SR1 form.
They don’t need to give specific life expectancy, just that the condition is progressive & life-limiting.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
…a “life limiting” condition qualifies if a clinician “would not be surprised if the person were to die within 12 months”.
A consultant needs to complete an SR1 form.
They don’t need to give specific life expectancy, just that the condition is progressive & life-limiting.
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A consultant needs to complete an SR1 form.
They don’t need to give specific life expectancy, just that the condition is progressive & life-limiting.
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FYI for UK disabled people…
If you are in hospital for over 28 days, PIP usually stops until discharge.
But there are circumstances which mean some can still receive the benefit payments.
These include terminal illnesses or life limiting conditions.
Under DWP guidance…
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If you are in hospital for over 28 days, PIP usually stops until discharge.
But there are circumstances which mean some can still receive the benefit payments.
These include terminal illnesses or life limiting conditions.
Under DWP guidance…
1/2
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
FYI for UK disabled people…
If you are in hospital for over 28 days, PIP usually stops until discharge.
But there are circumstances which mean some can still receive the benefit payments.
These include terminal illnesses or life limiting conditions.
Under DWP guidance…
1/2
If you are in hospital for over 28 days, PIP usually stops until discharge.
But there are circumstances which mean some can still receive the benefit payments.
These include terminal illnesses or life limiting conditions.
Under DWP guidance…
1/2
Strands #648
“Let me elaborate ...”
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December 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Strands #648
“Let me elaborate ...”
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Connections
Puzzle #914
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December 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Connections
Puzzle #914
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Wordle 1,636 4/6
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December 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Wordle 1,636 4/6
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#Filmsky
#MovieChallenge
3: First watch of Sinners. Week 29 (multiple roles). Sadly doesn’t live up to the hype. Overlong meandering set up, a weaker From Dusk Till Dawn segment and a ridiculous end sequence. Really disappointed. 6/10
#MovieChallenge
3: First watch of Sinners. Week 29 (multiple roles). Sadly doesn’t live up to the hype. Overlong meandering set up, a weaker From Dusk Till Dawn segment and a ridiculous end sequence. Really disappointed. 6/10
December 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
#Filmsky
#MovieChallenge
3: First watch of Sinners. Week 29 (multiple roles). Sadly doesn’t live up to the hype. Overlong meandering set up, a weaker From Dusk Till Dawn segment and a ridiculous end sequence. Really disappointed. 6/10
#MovieChallenge
3: First watch of Sinners. Week 29 (multiple roles). Sadly doesn’t live up to the hype. Overlong meandering set up, a weaker From Dusk Till Dawn segment and a ridiculous end sequence. Really disappointed. 6/10
Reposted by Dave Rackliff
The EPA has removed references about humans causing climate change from its website.
No US government website can be trusted for science information.
No US government website can be trusted for science information.
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The EPA has removed references about humans causing climate change from its website.
No US government website can be trusted for science information.
No US government website can be trusted for science information.
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You want my social media history to decide whether I can enter your country? Then I don’t want to enter your country.
December 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
You want my social media history to decide whether I can enter your country? Then I don’t want to enter your country.
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Grading something very special-
December 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Grading something very special-
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The first family corruption continues.
December 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The first family corruption continues.
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How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Reposted by Dave Rackliff
Nigel Farage casually having out with a man who was banned from F1 racing for telling his driver to crash his car to fix the Singapore Grand Prix. He also used to fix card games for which he was jailed. He was once a fugitive in the Virgin Islands.
And he’s in Epstein’s little black book.
And he’s in Epstein’s little black book.
December 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Nigel Farage casually having out with a man who was banned from F1 racing for telling his driver to crash his car to fix the Singapore Grand Prix. He also used to fix card games for which he was jailed. He was once a fugitive in the Virgin Islands.
And he’s in Epstein’s little black book.
And he’s in Epstein’s little black book.
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Donald Pleasence was an RAF tail gunner, flying 60 combat missions until his plane was shot down over France and taken prisoner. After the war, he became an established actor — but he was never a snob. If films like The Pumaman earned him an easy buck and long weekend in Rome, he was in.
#filmsky
#filmsky
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Donald Pleasence was an RAF tail gunner, flying 60 combat missions until his plane was shot down over France and taken prisoner. After the war, he became an established actor — but he was never a snob. If films like The Pumaman earned him an easy buck and long weekend in Rome, he was in.
#filmsky
#filmsky
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This is significant: Nigel_Farage’s campaign manager on camera admitting they spent 2x the legal limit.
#FarageFraud
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#FarageFraud
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x.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This is significant: Nigel_Farage’s campaign manager on camera admitting they spent 2x the legal limit.
#FarageFraud
x.com/i/status/199...
#FarageFraud
x.com/i/status/199...
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#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
Flat-pack washing machine spins a fairer future
A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid washing machine
www.positive.news
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
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I've loved Sigourney Weaver ever since one of my all-time favorite movies, ALIEN. Couldn't resist going all fanboy on her yesterday & asking for a photo. She told me she's now in the cast of The Mandalorian. Talk about bad timing: she's now in that galaxy far, far away, years after I checked out! 💔
December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I've loved Sigourney Weaver ever since one of my all-time favorite movies, ALIEN. Couldn't resist going all fanboy on her yesterday & asking for a photo. She told me she's now in the cast of The Mandalorian. Talk about bad timing: she's now in that galaxy far, far away, years after I checked out! 💔
When you think about it these numbers are quite obscene. One team $6.5bn….10 teams in the sport…..how much tax paid?
A $76 Million Driver And A $6.5 Billion Team: F1’s 2025 Season By The Numbers
A $76 Million Driver And A $6.5 Billion Team: F1’s 2025 Season By The Numbers
In Formula 1, the action off the track is often as exciting as the racing on it. Here are 13 figures to know about the massive business behind the world’s most popular motorsport.
www.forbes.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
When you think about it these numbers are quite obscene. One team $6.5bn….10 teams in the sport…..how much tax paid?
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I think this is actually a threat….dont you?
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I think this is actually a threat….dont you?
#Worldle #1419 (10.12.2025) 1/6 (100%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 12 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
🧭⭐📍🚩🧠🗿📜🛡️🗣️🪙
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🔥 Current Win Streak: 12 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
🧭⭐📍🚩🧠🗿📜🛡️🗣️🪙
worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
Worldle - Guess the Country
A daily geography game where you guess the country from its shape and get clues with every attempt. Play daily or explore the archive.
worldle.teuteuf.fr
December 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#Worldle #1419 (10.12.2025) 1/6 (100%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 12 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
🧭⭐📍🚩🧠🗿📜🛡️🗣️🪙
worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
🔥 Current Win Streak: 12 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
🧭⭐📍🚩🧠🗿📜🛡️🗣️🪙
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Strands #647
“A Nobel effort”
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December 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Strands #647
“A Nobel effort”
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Sorry, we no longer consider the US one of our closest allies.
December 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Sorry, we no longer consider the US one of our closest allies.