James Vidler
@fownhopeboy.bsky.social
🔶Running, Spurs, LibDem Councillor, Hotelier.#FBPE 🇪🇺🏃♂️🏃♂️🇨🇦⚽️🍺🔶🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
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The Government’s failure to support our high streets is a stealth tax on small businesses. Pubs, hospitality venues & shops are being pushed to breaking point. We need to back our high streets with fair business rates and real support, not squeeze them further.
⚠️ WOW. High streets are being hit with a business rates bombshell.
The Chancellor has serious questions to answer:
❓How many businesses will pay rates for the first time?
❓How many will see bills go up?
❓Why isn’t she using the powers she gave herself to help high streets?
The Chancellor has serious questions to answer:
❓How many businesses will pay rates for the first time?
❓How many will see bills go up?
❓Why isn’t she using the powers she gave herself to help high streets?
November 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The Government’s failure to support our high streets is a stealth tax on small businesses. Pubs, hospitality venues & shops are being pushed to breaking point. We need to back our high streets with fair business rates and real support, not squeeze them further.
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First it was stealth taxes on households, and now it’s a stealth tax on our high streets.
The government is hammering businesses, we need an urgent VAT cut for hospitality services now.
The government is hammering businesses, we need an urgent VAT cut for hospitality services now.
November 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
First it was stealth taxes on households, and now it’s a stealth tax on our high streets.
The government is hammering businesses, we need an urgent VAT cut for hospitality services now.
The government is hammering businesses, we need an urgent VAT cut for hospitality services now.
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⚠️ WOW. High streets are being hit with a business rates bombshell.
The Chancellor has serious questions to answer:
❓How many businesses will pay rates for the first time?
❓How many will see bills go up?
❓Why isn’t she using the powers she gave herself to help high streets?
The Chancellor has serious questions to answer:
❓How many businesses will pay rates for the first time?
❓How many will see bills go up?
❓Why isn’t she using the powers she gave herself to help high streets?
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
⚠️ WOW. High streets are being hit with a business rates bombshell.
The Chancellor has serious questions to answer:
❓How many businesses will pay rates for the first time?
❓How many will see bills go up?
❓Why isn’t she using the powers she gave herself to help high streets?
The Chancellor has serious questions to answer:
❓How many businesses will pay rates for the first time?
❓How many will see bills go up?
❓Why isn’t she using the powers she gave herself to help high streets?
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
This morning, our member William J Robinson from Robinsons Brewery spoke with BBC Radio 5 Live's Kylie Pentelow to explain how the Budget's changes to business rates will hammer pubs.
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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The Chancellor has spotted the problem but refused the obvious cure.
The fastest way to turbocharge economic growth is to fix our relationship with the EU & plug the £90billion Brexit blackhole.
Instead, all this Budget does is again fail to tackle the cost of living crisis & boost our economy.
The fastest way to turbocharge economic growth is to fix our relationship with the EU & plug the £90billion Brexit blackhole.
Instead, all this Budget does is again fail to tackle the cost of living crisis & boost our economy.
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The Chancellor has spotted the problem but refused the obvious cure.
The fastest way to turbocharge economic growth is to fix our relationship with the EU & plug the £90billion Brexit blackhole.
Instead, all this Budget does is again fail to tackle the cost of living crisis & boost our economy.
The fastest way to turbocharge economic growth is to fix our relationship with the EU & plug the £90billion Brexit blackhole.
Instead, all this Budget does is again fail to tackle the cost of living crisis & boost our economy.
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It’s Budget Day — and the South West can’t be ignored.
For Mid Dorset & North Poole I’m calling for:
• Urgent GP funding in Wimborne
• A 17-month 5% VAT cut for hospitality
• Scrapping the Family Farm Tax
Come on Chancellor — make our Christmas. 🎄
#Budget2025
For Mid Dorset & North Poole I’m calling for:
• Urgent GP funding in Wimborne
• A 17-month 5% VAT cut for hospitality
• Scrapping the Family Farm Tax
Come on Chancellor — make our Christmas. 🎄
#Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It’s Budget Day — and the South West can’t be ignored.
For Mid Dorset & North Poole I’m calling for:
• Urgent GP funding in Wimborne
• A 17-month 5% VAT cut for hospitality
• Scrapping the Family Farm Tax
Come on Chancellor — make our Christmas. 🎄
#Budget2025
For Mid Dorset & North Poole I’m calling for:
• Urgent GP funding in Wimborne
• A 17-month 5% VAT cut for hospitality
• Scrapping the Family Farm Tax
Come on Chancellor — make our Christmas. 🎄
#Budget2025
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It looks like fossil fuel shill Reeves is setting out a Budget that’s not so much an omnishambles as a multiple arson attack. Businesses left, right and centre will be destroyed - from hospitality to automation and many others besides. Truss mark 2.
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It looks like fossil fuel shill Reeves is setting out a Budget that’s not so much an omnishambles as a multiple arson attack. Businesses left, right and centre will be destroyed - from hospitality to automation and many others besides. Truss mark 2.
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📢 Today's Budget must be a turning point for Britain's economy. Families in South Cambridgeshire face soaring bills & small businesses are being squeezed. The Chancellor must cut VAT for hospitality, scrap the NI hike & make big banks pay their fair share. #Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📢 Today's Budget must be a turning point for Britain's economy. Families in South Cambridgeshire face soaring bills & small businesses are being squeezed. The Chancellor must cut VAT for hospitality, scrap the NI hike & make big banks pay their fair share. #Budget2025
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Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
Brexit advocate Mervyn King thinks increasing savings will fix UK ills Blind to the disastrous effects of Brexit @trevorphillipsreal.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Brexit advocate Mervyn King thinks increasing savings will fix UK ills Blind to the disastrous effects of Brexit @trevorphillipsreal.bsky.social
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
October 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
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Jeffries: "You've got Leavitt, who's sick, she's out of control. I'm not sure if she's just demented, ignorant, a stone cold liar, or all of the above. But the notion that an official WH spokesperson would say that the D Party consists of 'terrorists, violent criminals & undocumented immigrants'..."
October 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Jeffries: "You've got Leavitt, who's sick, she's out of control. I'm not sure if she's just demented, ignorant, a stone cold liar, or all of the above. But the notion that an official WH spokesperson would say that the D Party consists of 'terrorists, violent criminals & undocumented immigrants'..."
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The gun crowd has been saying for decades they need their guns to protect us from a tyrannical government.
When tyranny showed up they joined the tyrants.
When tyranny showed up they joined the tyrants.
October 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The gun crowd has been saying for decades they need their guns to protect us from a tyrannical government.
When tyranny showed up they joined the tyrants.
When tyranny showed up they joined the tyrants.
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History repeats. That’s why in Europe we have the ECHR. 🇪🇺
October 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
History repeats. That’s why in Europe we have the ECHR. 🇪🇺
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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Agree 💯, with The Boss.......
September 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Agree 💯, with The Boss.......
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social good morning James. Can you start badgering for the government to leave X as a platform? This company’s owner is actively calling for violence and Gvt change, yet it’s crawling with official accounts. Something has to change it would also be good to see them on blue sky.
September 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social good morning James. Can you start badgering for the government to leave X as a platform? This company’s owner is actively calling for violence and Gvt change, yet it’s crawling with official accounts. Something has to change it would also be good to see them on blue sky.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Rather than sticking plasters. A reduced VAT rate for tourism and hospitality would help to revitalise our seaside and market towns high streets.
September 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Rather than sticking plasters. A reduced VAT rate for tourism and hospitality would help to revitalise our seaside and market towns high streets.
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If you are fed up with the two old parties letting you down.
If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.
If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.
Join us.
Because we believe in the British people.
We love our country.
And together, we can change it for good.
If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.
If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.
Join us.
Because we believe in the British people.
We love our country.
And together, we can change it for good.
September 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
If you are fed up with the two old parties letting you down.
If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.
If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.
Join us.
Because we believe in the British people.
We love our country.
And together, we can change it for good.
If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.
If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.
Join us.
Because we believe in the British people.
We love our country.
And together, we can change it for good.