@dawn609.bsky.social
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UK energy bill payers to hand £2bn a year in subsidies to EDF, owned by the French govt, for building two nuclear power stations.
That will come handy in keeping energy prices down in France, improving govt finances.
Dividends won't be taxed in the UK.
All because UK govts oppose public ownership
That will come handy in keeping energy prices down in France, improving govt finances.
Dividends won't be taxed in the UK.
All because UK govts oppose public ownership
UK energy bill payers will hand £2bn a year to EDF for new power stations
French government-owned company to receive funding for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
UK energy bill payers to hand £2bn a year in subsidies to EDF, owned by the French govt, for building two nuclear power stations.
That will come handy in keeping energy prices down in France, improving govt finances.
Dividends won't be taxed in the UK.
All because UK govts oppose public ownership
That will come handy in keeping energy prices down in France, improving govt finances.
Dividends won't be taxed in the UK.
All because UK govts oppose public ownership
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The new Head of the Sarwar Crime Family speaks.
Every Business person in Glasgow has a 'story' about this lot.
Every Business person in Glasgow has a 'story' about this lot.
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The new Head of the Sarwar Crime Family speaks.
Every Business person in Glasgow has a 'story' about this lot.
Every Business person in Glasgow has a 'story' about this lot.
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“How can the future of GP services in Scotland be ‘hanging in the balance’ when on average a GP in England has 560 more patients on his books and the BMA in England says the UK Government should ‘simply follow the example of the government in Scotland?’”
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/28/h...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/28/h...
How can future of GP services in Scotland be ‘hanging in the balance’ when on average a GP in England has 560 more patients on his books and the BMA in England says UK Government should ‘simply follow...
Professor John Robertson OBA The BMA Scotland really needs to think about their relationship with the Scottish Government before they start making claims like the above. Specifically on GP supply a…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“How can the future of GP services in Scotland be ‘hanging in the balance’ when on average a GP in England has 560 more patients on his books and the BMA in England says the UK Government should ‘simply follow the example of the government in Scotland?’”
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/28/h...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/28/h...
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Child poverty in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in three decades, with both absolute and relative rates continuing to sit well below the UK average. For 2023–24, those rates were 22% and 17% respectively – 9% lower than the UK’s 31% and 26%
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/20...
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/20...
Unlike the rest of the UK, Scottish child poverty rates are falling
Latest figures reveal lowest child poverty levels in decades, posing more difficult questions for Labour ahead of the Autumn Budget.
www.newstatesman.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Child poverty in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in three decades, with both absolute and relative rates continuing to sit well below the UK average. For 2023–24, those rates were 22% and 17% respectively – 9% lower than the UK’s 31% and 26%
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/20...
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/20...
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The UK government’s budget is simply managing decline.
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth.
Can't grow economy by hiking taxes on low/middle income families.
Whatever happened to taxing the rich?
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth.
Can't grow economy by hiking taxes on low/middle income families.
Whatever happened to taxing the rich?
The government’s budget is simply managing decline
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth
leftfootforward.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The UK government’s budget is simply managing decline.
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth.
Can't grow economy by hiking taxes on low/middle income families.
Whatever happened to taxing the rich?
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth.
Can't grow economy by hiking taxes on low/middle income families.
Whatever happened to taxing the rich?
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News you won’t hear – Scottish Government’s ‘world-leading’ legislation on NHS staffing levels is already working as staffing ratios in Scotland are already significantly better
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/28/n...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/28/n...
News you won’t hear – Scottish Government’s ‘world-leading’ legislation on NHS staffing levels is already working as staffing ratios in Scotland are already significantly better
Professor John Robertson OBA From the Scottish Government yesterday: The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 (“the Act”) is the UK’s first multidisciplinary staffing legislation and Scot…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
News you won’t hear – Scottish Government’s ‘world-leading’ legislation on NHS staffing levels is already working as staffing ratios in Scotland are already significantly better
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/28/n...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/28/n...
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Breaking: UK energy bill payers will hand £2bn a year to EDF for new power stations
EDF, owned by the French government, will be entitled to £1bn in annual payments as soon as...
Via The Guardian
#Payers #Edf #2bn
What's your take on this?
EDF, owned by the French government, will be entitled to £1bn in annual payments as soon as...
Via The Guardian
#Payers #Edf #2bn
What's your take on this?
November 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Breaking: UK energy bill payers will hand £2bn a year to EDF for new power stations
EDF, owned by the French government, will be entitled to £1bn in annual payments as soon as...
Via The Guardian
#Payers #Edf #2bn
What's your take on this?
EDF, owned by the French government, will be entitled to £1bn in annual payments as soon as...
Via The Guardian
#Payers #Edf #2bn
What's your take on this?
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The NHS asked for support.
The public asked for transparency.
Nobody asked for PFI.
Yesterday's budget brought it back anyway.
So who did ask? 🧵
Read full investigation👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
The public asked for transparency.
Nobody asked for PFI.
Yesterday's budget brought it back anyway.
So who did ask? 🧵
Read full investigation👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The NHS asked for support.
The public asked for transparency.
Nobody asked for PFI.
Yesterday's budget brought it back anyway.
So who did ask? 🧵
Read full investigation👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
The public asked for transparency.
Nobody asked for PFI.
Yesterday's budget brought it back anyway.
So who did ask? 🧵
Read full investigation👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
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The reality is that he does'nt want to be an MP, He really sees himself as a 'TikTok star' .
WHEN he gets deselected, 'What happens to this equipment'?
@scottishlabour.bsky.social @uklabourparty.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2565620...
WHEN he gets deselected, 'What happens to this equipment'?
@scottishlabour.bsky.social @uklabourparty.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2565620...
Scottish Labour MP charged taxpayer £1500 for camera kit 'to film TikToks'
A SCOTTISH Labour MP spent nearly £1500 of taxpayers’ cash on camera kit to film social media videos, The National can reveal.
www.thenational.scot
November 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The reality is that he does'nt want to be an MP, He really sees himself as a 'TikTok star' .
WHEN he gets deselected, 'What happens to this equipment'?
@scottishlabour.bsky.social @uklabourparty.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2565620...
WHEN he gets deselected, 'What happens to this equipment'?
@scottishlabour.bsky.social @uklabourparty.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2565620...
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Although you'd be forgiven for having missed it - yesterday's budget confirmed it: private partnerships are back to fund NHS projects.🚨
So who DID ask for PFI to come back? While 69 NHS trusts still owe £21bn on old PFI contracts?
👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
So who DID ask for PFI to come back? While 69 NHS trusts still owe £21bn on old PFI contracts?
👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Although you'd be forgiven for having missed it - yesterday's budget confirmed it: private partnerships are back to fund NHS projects.🚨
So who DID ask for PFI to come back? While 69 NHS trusts still owe £21bn on old PFI contracts?
👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
So who DID ask for PFI to come back? While 69 NHS trusts still owe £21bn on old PFI contracts?
👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
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OBR commentary on the budget:
"The implementation of digital ID cards is provisionally forecast to cost £1.8 billion in total over the next three years".
Govt says the cost will be met from existing departmental budgets.
Which services will be cut? Will the budget overrun?
obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
"The implementation of digital ID cards is provisionally forecast to cost £1.8 billion in total over the next three years".
Govt says the cost will be met from existing departmental budgets.
Which services will be cut? Will the budget overrun?
obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
obr.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
OBR commentary on the budget:
"The implementation of digital ID cards is provisionally forecast to cost £1.8 billion in total over the next three years".
Govt says the cost will be met from existing departmental budgets.
Which services will be cut? Will the budget overrun?
obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
"The implementation of digital ID cards is provisionally forecast to cost £1.8 billion in total over the next three years".
Govt says the cost will be met from existing departmental budgets.
Which services will be cut? Will the budget overrun?
obr.uk/docs/dlm_upl...
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UK govt ditches flagship policy from the workers’ rights bill.
Removes the right to protection from unfair dismissal from the first day of employment, introduces a six-month threshold.
Victory for bosses, Tories and LibDems.
Insecurity for workers.
Removes the right to protection from unfair dismissal from the first day of employment, introduces a six-month threshold.
Victory for bosses, Tories and LibDems.
Insecurity for workers.
Government to ditch day-one unfair dismissal policy from workers’ rights bill
Flagship Labour plan to be replaced with six-month threshold after Peter Kyle vows to not let businesses ‘lose’ under new law
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
UK govt ditches flagship policy from the workers’ rights bill.
Removes the right to protection from unfair dismissal from the first day of employment, introduces a six-month threshold.
Victory for bosses, Tories and LibDems.
Insecurity for workers.
Removes the right to protection from unfair dismissal from the first day of employment, introduces a six-month threshold.
Victory for bosses, Tories and LibDems.
Insecurity for workers.
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No way?!?!
Well, I would have never guessed looking at the state of politics, the media, rivers, healthcare, education, poverty, climate etc
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Well, I would have never guessed looking at the state of politics, the media, rivers, healthcare, education, poverty, climate etc
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Unelected power’ of ultra-rich is reshaping British politics, report claims
Equality Trust study shows how House of Lords appointments, big donations and media ownership affect political decisions
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
No way?!?!
Well, I would have never guessed looking at the state of politics, the media, rivers, healthcare, education, poverty, climate etc
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Well, I would have never guessed looking at the state of politics, the media, rivers, healthcare, education, poverty, climate etc
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Team Scotland are the first team to qualify for the 2025 European Curling Championships in Lohja, Finland after an amazing unbeaten record in this year's round-robin stage!
The men’s team, who are the current World Champions, haven’t put a foot wrong, with eight wins from eight 💙
The men’s team, who are the current World Champions, haven’t put a foot wrong, with eight wins from eight 💙
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Team Scotland are the first team to qualify for the 2025 European Curling Championships in Lohja, Finland after an amazing unbeaten record in this year's round-robin stage!
The men’s team, who are the current World Champions, haven’t put a foot wrong, with eight wins from eight 💙
The men’s team, who are the current World Champions, haven’t put a foot wrong, with eight wins from eight 💙
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Small sums for very wealthy people and about 150,000 homes are worth over £2 million so that's hundreds of millions for the exchequer.
But bear this in mind - King Charles won't pay a penny on his many homes which are mostly worth far more than that.
But bear this in mind - King Charles won't pay a penny on his many homes which are mostly worth far more than that.
what’s not to like? nice one Rachel Reeves for introducing the mansion tax ensuring the super-rich pay their way just like the rest of us 🙏💥
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Small sums for very wealthy people and about 150,000 homes are worth over £2 million so that's hundreds of millions for the exchequer.
But bear this in mind - King Charles won't pay a penny on his many homes which are mostly worth far more than that.
But bear this in mind - King Charles won't pay a penny on his many homes which are mostly worth far more than that.
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Budget 2025.
The wealthy hardly hit.
Minor tweaks on dividend and mansion tax.
No wealth tax.
No alignment of taxes on dividends & capital gains tax with taxation of wages.
Partnerships won't pay NIC on partners' share of profits
No financial transactions tax.
Lobbying and political donations pay
The wealthy hardly hit.
Minor tweaks on dividend and mansion tax.
No wealth tax.
No alignment of taxes on dividends & capital gains tax with taxation of wages.
Partnerships won't pay NIC on partners' share of profits
No financial transactions tax.
Lobbying and political donations pay
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Budget 2025.
The wealthy hardly hit.
Minor tweaks on dividend and mansion tax.
No wealth tax.
No alignment of taxes on dividends & capital gains tax with taxation of wages.
Partnerships won't pay NIC on partners' share of profits
No financial transactions tax.
Lobbying and political donations pay
The wealthy hardly hit.
Minor tweaks on dividend and mansion tax.
No wealth tax.
No alignment of taxes on dividends & capital gains tax with taxation of wages.
Partnerships won't pay NIC on partners' share of profits
No financial transactions tax.
Lobbying and political donations pay
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Politico: "Lib Dem MP Charlotte Cane admitted to Private Eye she failed to declare tickets and hospitality from the Jockey Club when she submitted written Qs about horse-racing taxes. She said she has corrected the error and sought advice."
Sanctions should be swift and harsh. They won't be, ofc.
Sanctions should be swift and harsh. They won't be, ofc.
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Politico: "Lib Dem MP Charlotte Cane admitted to Private Eye she failed to declare tickets and hospitality from the Jockey Club when she submitted written Qs about horse-racing taxes. She said she has corrected the error and sought advice."
Sanctions should be swift and harsh. They won't be, ofc.
Sanctions should be swift and harsh. They won't be, ofc.
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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BBC Scotland pounce on one alleged stabbing.
What they don't want you to know? Murder by knife and possession of knives have plummeted- but only in Scotland
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/27/a...
What they don't want you to know? Murder by knife and possession of knives have plummeted- but only in Scotland
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/27/a...
As BBC Scotland pounce on one ‘alleged’ stabbing what they don’t want you to know – murder by knife and possession of knives have plummeted but only in Scotland
No exploitative image here Professor John Robertson OBA BBC Scotland today have – Mother of alleged stabbing victim hands out kits to stop bleeding It’s a heart-breaking but inspiring s…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
BBC Scotland pounce on one alleged stabbing.
What they don't want you to know? Murder by knife and possession of knives have plummeted- but only in Scotland
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/27/a...
What they don't want you to know? Murder by knife and possession of knives have plummeted- but only in Scotland
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/27/a...
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Hospitality in Scotland is booming.
We ALREADY have a Tourist Tax. It's 20%, it's called 'VAT' and it goes straight to Westminster.
We ALREADY have a Tourist Tax. It's 20%, it's called 'VAT' and it goes straight to Westminster.
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Hospitality in Scotland is booming.
We ALREADY have a Tourist Tax. It's 20%, it's called 'VAT' and it goes straight to Westminster.
We ALREADY have a Tourist Tax. It's 20%, it's called 'VAT' and it goes straight to Westminster.
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And there you go Labour will indeed make the working poor of the UK pay more in tax by freezing the tax ceiling so those on minimum wage will pay more as their wage rises at the rate of inflation and pensioners will find themselves over this ridiculously low ceiling & pay tax on their state pension
November 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
And there you go Labour will indeed make the working poor of the UK pay more in tax by freezing the tax ceiling so those on minimum wage will pay more as their wage rises at the rate of inflation and pensioners will find themselves over this ridiculously low ceiling & pay tax on their state pension
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One sentence.
That’s all the NHS got in Reeves’ Autumn Budget speech — with essentially no detail on the govt’s plan to use private partnerships to fund 250 neighbourhood health centres.
With the future of our health service at stake, the public deserves clarity, transparency, and real answers.
That’s all the NHS got in Reeves’ Autumn Budget speech — with essentially no detail on the govt’s plan to use private partnerships to fund 250 neighbourhood health centres.
With the future of our health service at stake, the public deserves clarity, transparency, and real answers.
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
One sentence.
That’s all the NHS got in Reeves’ Autumn Budget speech — with essentially no detail on the govt’s plan to use private partnerships to fund 250 neighbourhood health centres.
With the future of our health service at stake, the public deserves clarity, transparency, and real answers.
That’s all the NHS got in Reeves’ Autumn Budget speech — with essentially no detail on the govt’s plan to use private partnerships to fund 250 neighbourhood health centres.
With the future of our health service at stake, the public deserves clarity, transparency, and real answers.
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today I can announce that I'm giving Scotland very little of its own money back".👇
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
today I can announce that I'm giving Scotland very little of its own money back".👇