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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 2h

Our recent report "Breaking the Bank" revealed that the Bank of England has cost the UK government nearly £80bn since 2022 and is expected to cost around £20bn a year until 2033.

Here, the report's author, NEF Economist Dominic Caddick, is interviewed by MNI.

www.mnimarkets.com/articles/mni...

MNI INTERVIEW: BOE Needs To Change Reserves Regime - NEF

Lead economist at the left-leaning New Economic Forum looks at BOE reserve remuneration.

www.mnimarkets.com

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 3h

Starmer has questions to answer about his involvement with the People's Vote campaign, only to abandon it after the 2019 GE. No intention of reversing Brexit, it was a front to win the
Labour leadership.

How Labour got lumbered with its disastrous Brexit policy

KEIR STARMER blithely announcing “Make Brexit Work” as Labour’s policy makes it look like his previous commitment to reversing Brexit was both very shallow and aimed at replacing the previously left-w...

morningstaronline.co.uk

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 4h

Starving two million people in Gaza — including a million children — is a war crime.

We’ve witnessed hundreds starve to death from Israel’s manmade famine; countless more will die unless Gaza is flooded with aid.

Keir Starmer must demand Israel’s lifts its illegal siege NOW.

Screenshot of Reuters headline:

Gaza's Rafah border crossing will remain closed through Wednesday, Israel says
By Reuters
October 14, 2025 2:55 PM GMT+1 • Updated 52 mins ago

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 3h

Another Brexiteer with a Russian connecton.

D.Moore @d-moore.bsky.social · 2d

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 3h

I won't disagree.

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 3h

It won't work.

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 3h

He thinks we're all stupid and can't see through his lies and hypocrisy. I've got news for him.

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Bob White @rwdwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Even though Tice was very late declaring this freebie with Russians, will the toothless Parliamentary Authorities sanction him?

Spoiler alert: probably not.

Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 12h

Richard Tice failed to register lavish hospitality from former Russian finance minister’s wife

hopenothate.org.uk/2025/10/13/r...

Richard Tice failed to register lavish hospitality from former Russian finance minister's wife – HOPE not hate

IN BREACH OF PARLIAMENTARY RULES: REFORM UK’S RICHARD TICE Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has broken parliamentary rules by failing to register lavish hospitality...

hopenothate.org.uk

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 5h

Didn't we all witness the "full horror" of what the Palestinians endured night after night on news broadcasts and on social media?
That's why thousands marched and protested. Starmer's the most useless PM ever and an even worse human being.

Andrew Sparrow @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social · 6h

Starmer says, when media admitted to Gaza, he expects further debate about 'full horror' of what happened there - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 5h

Didn't we all witness the "full horror" of what the Palestinians endured night after night on news broadcasts and on social media?
That's why thousands marched and protested. Starmer's the most useless PM ever and an even worse human being.

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Bob White @rwdwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Will Streeting also tell the truth about the British version of Freeports & Special Economic Zones? Will he explain the damage caused by Brexit will have to continue because Starmer’s signed 25 year contracts with companies like Blackrock and the EU doesn’t allow blatant corporate welfare?

Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 8h

I'm sorry, but if he didn't have the courage to speak what he knew to be the truth about Brexit to the people who elected him, then he's been putting his career above the country all along. How are we supposed to trust him on the NHS or any other issue now? He lost all credibility.
#BlueLabour

I’m glad we can now talk about Brexit damage, says Wes Streeting

The prime minister is gearing up to blame Nigel Farage and Brexit for Britain’s expected downturn in productivity at the November Budget

www.independent.co.uk

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Smart Growth UK @smartgrowthuk.bsky.social · 6h

But it's clear the "blockers" to a sustainable future include those in government blocking environmental approaches to development.
Keir Starmer needs a basic rethink of his economic and planning policies. The 1980s #CarDependentSprawl policies he is pursuing will achieve nothing but destruction.

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 5h

It's slightly off topic but related, have you been watching The Hack? The Met, legacy media, corruption and government silence and inaction. It's all part of the same thing.

Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 5h

First they came for ........

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 5h

“The UK stands at a crossroads. Are we going to be a nation that respects its human rights obligations, or are we going to abandon them whenever the rightwing press demands it? First immigrants, then trans people – who next, Sir Keir?” goodlaw.social/fs2m

European human rights chief warns against trans exclusion in the UK

Human rights commissioner calls on parliament to make sure guidance following the Supreme Court’s decision in April promotes inclusion.

goodlaw.social

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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 7h

As the climate crisis intensifies, the UK will face more floods, droughts and heatwaves.

Today's Guardian article highlights how woefully unprepared we are to deal with the impacts of these extreme weather events on people, businesses and communities.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds

www.theguardian.com

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 5h

Agreed. I seem to remember Starmer wanted to keep her in post. Can't imagine why.

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 5h

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 5h

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Isn't technology wonderful?

Devutopia @devutopia.bsky.social · 6h

UK government:
We need more AI for the NHS not reinvestment
We need digital IDs for everyone
Also the UK government…

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 5h

I heard this on the wireless earlier and burst out laughing. Also banks are advising keeping some cash handy in case of another bank meltdown.
Isn't technology wonderful? 😂😂

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 10h

First you buy the opposition, a million pound slush fund to remove a none compliant leader was the going rate. Then wait for the new leader to be elected to government.
It's quite cheap to buy a country.

Israeli diplomat worked inside Labour to discredit 'crazy' Corbyn

Secret tapes expose how embassy employee sought to launch youth group amid concerns about waning Israeli influence within UK opposition

www.middleeasteye.net

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 12h

Go on then Nigel Farage, keep telling us you know nothing about Russian influence…

The Farage staffer, the Russian embassy and a smear campaign against a Kremlin critic

www.theguardian.com/politics/201...

The Farage staffer, the Russian embassy and a smear campaign against a Kremlin critic

Worker for Farage’s group in EU parliament was ‘frequent visitor to embassy’ and accused of role in propaganda stunt

www.theguardian.com

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bogwoppitt59.bsky.social @bogwoppitt59.bsky.social · 12h

Bridget Phillipson is a paid for Zionist that watches children being slaughtered while she gets paid to keep quiet , and does so .
NO HUMANITY , NO EMPATHY , NO MORALS , NO SOUL .

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 10h

Byline have to be kidding, advocating the robotic, moronic Philipson?

Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 11h

Julian Assange, Garry McKinnon and the family of Jean Charles de Menezes may disagree with you.

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Nelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 11h

Was it this piece? There's a book by Oliver Eagleton that goes into more detail. novaramedia.com/2021/03/02/k...

Keir Starmer is a Long-Time Servant of the British Security State | Novara Media

Labour under Keir Starmer has taken a troubling flag-waving turn. But while his patriot act may in part be driven by political expediency, Starmer’s loyalty to the British security state has historica...

novaramedia.com

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