Hettie Wagtail
@hettiewagtail.bsky.social
Artist. Actress. Granny. Interested in History, Literature, Cricket. Favourite quote: 'It's all in Gibbon!' No DMs
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Agree 💯 With George.......
November 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Agree 💯 With George.......
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Can’t remember budget ‘case studies’ ever being quite so funny. Especially in newspapers that recently anointed Liz Truss a fiscal genius.
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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November 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Can’t remember budget ‘case studies’ ever being quite so funny. Especially in newspapers that recently anointed Liz Truss a fiscal genius.
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Bernie's Correct ! Corporate Greed
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
November 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Bernie's Correct ! Corporate Greed
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
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You have to hand it to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth it takes a special kind of swaggering mediocrity to describe outright murder as a “highly effective strike” with the confidence of a man who’s never read a single page of the Geneva Conventions.
'Textbook War Crime': Critics Slam Hegseth For 'Outright Murder' After Shock Report
Observers say a new report in the Washington Post details potentially illegal activity by the defense secretary.
www.huffpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
You have to hand it to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth it takes a special kind of swaggering mediocrity to describe outright murder as a “highly effective strike” with the confidence of a man who’s never read a single page of the Geneva Conventions.
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“Mr. Trump, I’m from Donbas — why should I give my home and my region to Russia? Donbas is Ukraine.”
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
November 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“Mr. Trump, I’m from Donbas — why should I give my home and my region to Russia? Donbas is Ukraine.”
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
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I wrote a piece recently about how Trump, Putin, Musk and the rest are actually fellow citizens of a borderless, lawless society designed to enrich themselves at the expense of everyone else. Politics and patriotism are just a cover.
"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I wrote a piece recently about how Trump, Putin, Musk and the rest are actually fellow citizens of a borderless, lawless society designed to enrich themselves at the expense of everyone else. Politics and patriotism are just a cover.
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In a grim world, this story is a necessary source of joy and laughter.
news.sky.com/story/jeremy...
news.sky.com/story/jeremy...
Jeremy Corbyn declines to call Zarah Sultana a friend as Your Party holds first conference
Ms Sultana had previously claimed she was being "sidelined" by a "sexist boys' club" within the fledgling party.
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
In a grim world, this story is a necessary source of joy and laughter.
news.sky.com/story/jeremy...
news.sky.com/story/jeremy...
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It’s clear that the primary interest of the US in “peace negotiations” is to create opportunities for Trump, Witkoff, their family members, business partners and cronies to make billions from business deals with Russia, and Ukraine is just the annoying nuisance in the way.
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It’s clear that the primary interest of the US in “peace negotiations” is to create opportunities for Trump, Witkoff, their family members, business partners and cronies to make billions from business deals with Russia, and Ukraine is just the annoying nuisance in the way.
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It’s my birthday!
Bunty has given me breakfast in bed allowing me to smear jam on her croissants.
Later on Jill in the village shop is giving me a taste of her Lemon drizzle.
Then Bunty & I will settle down & watch our DVD of Liz Truss’s greatest moments! 🥳
Bunty has given me breakfast in bed allowing me to smear jam on her croissants.
Later on Jill in the village shop is giving me a taste of her Lemon drizzle.
Then Bunty & I will settle down & watch our DVD of Liz Truss’s greatest moments! 🥳
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It’s my birthday!
Bunty has given me breakfast in bed allowing me to smear jam on her croissants.
Later on Jill in the village shop is giving me a taste of her Lemon drizzle.
Then Bunty & I will settle down & watch our DVD of Liz Truss’s greatest moments! 🥳
Bunty has given me breakfast in bed allowing me to smear jam on her croissants.
Later on Jill in the village shop is giving me a taste of her Lemon drizzle.
Then Bunty & I will settle down & watch our DVD of Liz Truss’s greatest moments! 🥳
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Looks like we’re going to war.
I didn’t vote for this, did you?
I didn’t vote for this, did you?
November 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Looks like we’re going to war.
I didn’t vote for this, did you?
I didn’t vote for this, did you?
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Made us laugh out loud!
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Made us laugh out loud!
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Just over 7,000 more and then a debate in Parliament? Of course, Farage will doubtless absent himself, that day. You never know... he might even go and hide in Clacton - nobody there knows what he looks like... 😉
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Just over 7,000 more and then a debate in Parliament? Of course, Farage will doubtless absent himself, that day. You never know... he might even go and hide in Clacton - nobody there knows what he looks like... 😉
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Reform Leader in Derbyshire Alan Graves before being elected: “Makes you wonder where the Conservatives in Derbyshire are going to find the money for this new highly expensive person.”

After being elected… Alton Towers boss chosen as CEO (with bonus options).

After being elected… Alton Towers boss chosen as CEO (with bonus options).
Alton Towers boss chosen as next CEO of Reform UK-run council - BBC News
Neil Crittenden is set to take on the role of chief executive at Derbyshire County Council.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Reform Leader in Derbyshire Alan Graves before being elected: “Makes you wonder where the Conservatives in Derbyshire are going to find the money for this new highly expensive person.”

After being elected… Alton Towers boss chosen as CEO (with bonus options).

After being elected… Alton Towers boss chosen as CEO (with bonus options).
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Darren Grimes’ Reform council sees financial black hole grow by £11m
Darren Grimes' Reform council sees financial black hole grow by £11m
The financial black hole of Reform-controlled Durham County Council - where Darren Grimes is deputy leader - has grown by £11.1m in two months.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Darren Grimes’ Reform council sees financial black hole grow by £11m
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“It sounded as if he was suggesting that songs about gassing Jews, Asians and Black people amount to no more than “banter”. That’s not schoolboy Farage talking, but the Farage of 2025.”
Yes. Same racism. Now weaponised by the wealth and power of the far right.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Yes. Same racism. Now weaponised by the wealth and power of the far right.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Antisemitism allegations against the teenage Farage matter – look at what he went on to do | Jonathan Freedland
Farage has cosied up to US figures who espoused conspiracy theories about Jews. That kind of talk is becoming alarmingly mainstream on the Maga right, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
“It sounded as if he was suggesting that songs about gassing Jews, Asians and Black people amount to no more than “banter”. That’s not schoolboy Farage talking, but the Farage of 2025.”
Yes. Same racism. Now weaponised by the wealth and power of the far right.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Yes. Same racism. Now weaponised by the wealth and power of the far right.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Fairly certain Kemi Badenoch is hoping that nobody has noticed this.
Pretty brazen...
Pretty brazen...
November 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Fairly certain Kemi Badenoch is hoping that nobody has noticed this.
Pretty brazen...
Pretty brazen...
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Lying in politics is wrong and should never be rewarded, says newspaper which pays Boris Johnson £1 million a year to be its star columnist
November 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Lying in politics is wrong and should never be rewarded, says newspaper which pays Boris Johnson £1 million a year to be its star columnist
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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.
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Very good from @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
Farage’s defence rests on three pillars, each one of which is shaky.
And the fact that both he and ReFuk keep changing the excuse demonstrates their bad faith
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Farage’s defence rests on three pillars, each one of which is shaky.
And the fact that both he and ReFuk keep changing the excuse demonstrates their bad faith
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Antisemitism allegations against the teenage Farage matter – look at what he went on to do | Jonathan Freedland
Farage has cosied up to US figures who espoused conspiracy theories about Jews. That kind of talk is becoming alarmingly mainstream on the Maga right, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Very good from @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
Farage’s defence rests on three pillars, each one of which is shaky.
And the fact that both he and ReFuk keep changing the excuse demonstrates their bad faith
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Farage’s defence rests on three pillars, each one of which is shaky.
And the fact that both he and ReFuk keep changing the excuse demonstrates their bad faith
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Brian Allen
Well, well, well…
First the shooter was mysteriously Googled in Washington, DC hours before the attack.
Now a National Guard member targeted in the same incident was Googled in Israel days before the shooting.
Two separate names.
Two separate countries.
Well, well, well…
First the shooter was mysteriously Googled in Washington, DC hours before the attack.
Now a National Guard member targeted in the same incident was Googled in Israel days before the shooting.
Two separate names.
Two separate countries.
November 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Brian Allen
Well, well, well…
First the shooter was mysteriously Googled in Washington, DC hours before the attack.
Now a National Guard member targeted in the same incident was Googled in Israel days before the shooting.
Two separate names.
Two separate countries.
Well, well, well…
First the shooter was mysteriously Googled in Washington, DC hours before the attack.
Now a National Guard member targeted in the same incident was Googled in Israel days before the shooting.
Two separate names.
Two separate countries.
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"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
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a lot of words, none of them denying that Hegseth gave an order to kill helpless people who were stranded at sea after he blew up their boats
November 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
a lot of words, none of them denying that Hegseth gave an order to kill helpless people who were stranded at sea after he blew up their boats