Gill
@gillyr73.bsky.social
Retired Nurse. Left Leaning. Democratic Socialist. 💙NHS.
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Thinking about volunteering at a food bank but don't know where to start? This guide has everything you need to know.
How to volunteer at a food bank
www.bigissue.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Thinking about volunteering at a food bank but don't know where to start? This guide has everything you need to know.
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BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
December 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
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BREAKING: Richard Hughes has resigned as the Chair of the OBR over the early Budget leak
December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
BREAKING: Richard Hughes has resigned as the Chair of the OBR over the early Budget leak
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A reminder of how the BBC covered Boris Johnson's long record of lying, as being a "complicated relationship with the truth".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A reminder of how the BBC covered Boris Johnson's long record of lying, as being a "complicated relationship with the truth".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
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For all the focus on its supposed “left wing bias”, the BBC’s heavy coverage of Rachel Reeves Budget "lies" shows how its political coverage is still largely led by the right-wing press
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/r...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/r...
Rachel Reeves and the Daily Mailification of the BBC
For all the focus on its supposed "left wing bias", the BBC's heavy coverage of Conservative allegations of dishonesty against Rachel Reeves shows how its political coverage is still largely led by th...
bylinetimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
For all the focus on its supposed “left wing bias”, the BBC’s heavy coverage of Rachel Reeves Budget "lies" shows how its political coverage is still largely led by the right-wing press
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/r...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/r...
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Fears that first time buyers purchasing new builds are walking into a negative equity trap due to the over valuation of new builds that disappear as soon as they move in.
This is aggravated by the fact that several big lenders only require a 5% deposit
This is aggravated by the fact that several big lenders only require a 5% deposit
December 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Fears that first time buyers purchasing new builds are walking into a negative equity trap due to the over valuation of new builds that disappear as soon as they move in.
This is aggravated by the fact that several big lenders only require a 5% deposit
This is aggravated by the fact that several big lenders only require a 5% deposit
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Last Friday Kemi Badenoch said that welfare spending is unchristian. I see things very differently. The Bible consistantly presents society with the collective responsiblity to support the most vulnerable; to care for those unable to 'pull themselves up by their own bootstraps'.
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Last Friday Kemi Badenoch said that welfare spending is unchristian. I see things very differently. The Bible consistantly presents society with the collective responsiblity to support the most vulnerable; to care for those unable to 'pull themselves up by their own bootstraps'.
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Most benefits go to people IN WORK.
Because…
THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PROPERLY PAID JOBS,
Rather than insisting employers pay decent wages, governments use taxpayers’ money to subsidise employers who don’t.
Welfare was not meant to support employers.
This is completely wrong.
Because…
THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PROPERLY PAID JOBS,
Rather than insisting employers pay decent wages, governments use taxpayers’ money to subsidise employers who don’t.
Welfare was not meant to support employers.
This is completely wrong.
Kevin Maguire is right, 60% of kids in poverty are in households where at least one parent works.
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Most benefits go to people IN WORK.
Because…
THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PROPERLY PAID JOBS,
Rather than insisting employers pay decent wages, governments use taxpayers’ money to subsidise employers who don’t.
Welfare was not meant to support employers.
This is completely wrong.
Because…
THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PROPERLY PAID JOBS,
Rather than insisting employers pay decent wages, governments use taxpayers’ money to subsidise employers who don’t.
Welfare was not meant to support employers.
This is completely wrong.
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“Labour are total bastards. They’ve caused all the problems of the past 2000 years.
Just paraphrasing UK media, including BBC
Does anyone remember this kind of coverage of Tories, when, for 14 yrs, they were lying through their teeth, directing untold billions of public money to their friends etc?
Just paraphrasing UK media, including BBC
Does anyone remember this kind of coverage of Tories, when, for 14 yrs, they were lying through their teeth, directing untold billions of public money to their friends etc?
December 1, 2025 at 7:11 AM
“Labour are total bastards. They’ve caused all the problems of the past 2000 years.
Just paraphrasing UK media, including BBC
Does anyone remember this kind of coverage of Tories, when, for 14 yrs, they were lying through their teeth, directing untold billions of public money to their friends etc?
Just paraphrasing UK media, including BBC
Does anyone remember this kind of coverage of Tories, when, for 14 yrs, they were lying through their teeth, directing untold billions of public money to their friends etc?
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Trusted, independent Resolution Foundation put into an easy to understand chart why Labour are despised by the Media and their bosses. It’s time to stop listening to them.
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Trusted, independent Resolution Foundation put into an easy to understand chart why Labour are despised by the Media and their bosses. It’s time to stop listening to them.
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Kevin Maguire is right, 60% of kids in poverty are in households where at least one parent works.
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Kevin Maguire is right, 60% of kids in poverty are in households where at least one parent works.
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Reasons to be Cheerful
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
Support for Reform NOSEDIVES across several major polls
Blimey, this should set some alarm bells ringing. After a rough few weeks, Reform now find their advantage in the polls slipping.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Reasons to be Cheerful
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
- Nathan Gill imprisoned
- Farage house confusion
- Dozens Councillors sacked/resigned
- Farage Racism accusations
- Policy Chaos
- Poll leads shrinking fast
- DOGE collapse
- Anxiety around Russia
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
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US getting ready to attack Venezuela.
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
Venezuela denounces ‘colonialist threat’ as Trump orders airspace closed
President made declaration in a social media post, after FAA last week warned airlines of ‘worsening security situation’
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
US getting ready to attack Venezuela.
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
The rhetoric of curbing narcotics trade is just an excuse as Trump plans to pardon convicted drugs tsars at home.
It is about vanity, control of oil/gas and minerals and new Imperialism.
Who is next? Why is the UN silent?
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BREAKING: Israeli forces have stormed the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, report our colleagues on the ground.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/oapeu6
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/oapeu6
November 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
BREAKING: Israeli forces have stormed the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, report our colleagues on the ground.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/oapeu6
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/oapeu6
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The Gaza Health Ministry says more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began on October 7, 2023, with attacks continuing despite the ceasefire deal that came into effect last month.
🔗: aje.io/kunho7 | #Infograph
🔗: aje.io/kunho7 | #Infograph
November 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Gaza Health Ministry says more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began on October 7, 2023, with attacks continuing despite the ceasefire deal that came into effect last month.
🔗: aje.io/kunho7 | #Infograph
🔗: aje.io/kunho7 | #Infograph
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That Donald Trump can accuse Venezuela of being a dictatorship is ridiculous.
That he can accuse it of abusing its citizens is outrageous.
That he can accuse Venezuela of committing War Crimes is disgusting.
He needs to look in the mirror.
That he can accuse it of abusing its citizens is outrageous.
That he can accuse Venezuela of committing War Crimes is disgusting.
He needs to look in the mirror.
November 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
That Donald Trump can accuse Venezuela of being a dictatorship is ridiculous.
That he can accuse it of abusing its citizens is outrageous.
That he can accuse Venezuela of committing War Crimes is disgusting.
He needs to look in the mirror.
That he can accuse it of abusing its citizens is outrageous.
That he can accuse Venezuela of committing War Crimes is disgusting.
He needs to look in the mirror.
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"But the measures will still leave the county council with a deficit of £72mn over the coming four years...
...unless councillors agree more cuts or council tax increases or use of reserves or a combination of the three."
...unless councillors agree more cuts or council tax increases or use of reserves or a combination of the three."
Reform cabinet backs £10mn cuts to start filling Durham’s growing black hole
Reform is now learning that running a big council is not as easy as it probably thought
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"But the measures will still leave the county council with a deficit of £72mn over the coming four years...
...unless councillors agree more cuts or council tax increases or use of reserves or a combination of the three."
...unless councillors agree more cuts or council tax increases or use of reserves or a combination of the three."
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“A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has surged past 100,000 signatures after being shared at remarkable speed across social media.”
Russian influence petition surges past 100,000 signatures
A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
“A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has surged past 100,000 signatures after being shared at remarkable speed across social media.”
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A public enquiry into Russian interference in our politics.
It should be headed up by @carolecadwalla
We should demand that happens and make sure she is paid a shed load of money to make up for her shoddy treatment over the last ten years.
It should be headed up by @carolecadwalla
We should demand that happens and make sure she is paid a shed load of money to make up for her shoddy treatment over the last ten years.
November 30, 2025 at 6:57 AM
A public enquiry into Russian interference in our politics.
It should be headed up by @carolecadwalla
We should demand that happens and make sure she is paid a shed load of money to make up for her shoddy treatment over the last ten years.
It should be headed up by @carolecadwalla
We should demand that happens and make sure she is paid a shed load of money to make up for her shoddy treatment over the last ten years.
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BREAKING: Venezuela has condemned US President Trump’s social media post declaring the country’s airspace "closed in its entirety" saying it "denounces... the colonialist threat that seeks to affect the sovereignty of its airspace."
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/o9swd9
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/o9swd9
November 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
BREAKING: Venezuela has condemned US President Trump’s social media post declaring the country’s airspace "closed in its entirety" saying it "denounces... the colonialist threat that seeks to affect the sovereignty of its airspace."
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/o9swd9
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/o9swd9
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BOOM!! 100,000 signatures! Now let’s have a date for the debate
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
BOOM!! 100,000 signatures! Now let’s have a date for the debate
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
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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
November 29, 2025 at 4:44 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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Some 44,000 people displaced by flooding across the country as relief operations intensify amid widespread destruction.
Sri Lanka seeks foreign help as Cyclone Ditwah death toll reaches 123
Some 44,000 people displaced by flooding across the country as relief operations intensify amid widespread destruction.
bit.ly
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Some 44,000 people displaced by flooding across the country as relief operations intensify amid widespread destruction.