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Market reaction so far is calmly positive. GBP up a small but significant amount vs USD, EUR, and basket. 10-year gilt yields down 6pts on this morning, 30-year gilts down 9pts. Traders seem to like increased headroom and midde-of-the-roadness of it all.
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Market reaction so far is calmly positive. GBP up a small but significant amount vs USD, EUR, and basket. 10-year gilt yields down 6pts on this morning, 30-year gilts down 9pts. Traders seem to like increased headroom and midde-of-the-roadness of it all.
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I stuck my neck out yesterday. Delighted that I’m not having to apologise today. Rachel Reeves is fantastic. I could not be prouder.
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I stuck my neck out yesterday. Delighted that I’m not having to apologise today. Rachel Reeves is fantastic. I could not be prouder.
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Badenoch is so incredibly unpleasant. Her response is nothing but personal attacks and describing support for kids in poverty as "hand outs". Grim.
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Badenoch is so incredibly unpleasant. Her response is nothing but personal attacks and describing support for kids in poverty as "hand outs". Grim.
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#Budget Badenoch …something something resign …something …Rachel Reeves worse chancellor …in history (erm …worse than Kwasi Kwarteng ? ) something…something …then cruel jibe against another woman ..Badenoch is just ridiculous
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#Budget Badenoch …something something resign …something …Rachel Reeves worse chancellor …in history (erm …worse than Kwasi Kwarteng ? ) something…something …then cruel jibe against another woman ..Badenoch is just ridiculous
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Complaining from the Speaker's chair about briefing Budget measures is getting very tired, very quickly. There's a reason this stuff is briefed. Some of it is narrow political interest. But it's also in the national interest- it's to prepare the markets.
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Complaining from the Speaker's chair about briefing Budget measures is getting very tired, very quickly. There's a reason this stuff is briefed. Some of it is narrow political interest. But it's also in the national interest- it's to prepare the markets.
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NEW: Nigel Farage shakes hands with Adam Johnson, well-known 6 January rioter, at a Republican Party fundraiser in Florida, this March - as unearthed by @nafeez.bsky.social for @bylinetimes.bsky.social today
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November 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
NEW: Nigel Farage shakes hands with Adam Johnson, well-known 6 January rioter, at a Republican Party fundraiser in Florida, this March - as unearthed by @nafeez.bsky.social for @bylinetimes.bsky.social today
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The abolition of the two-child benefit cap, which punishes children for their parents' circumstances, is the best part of the budget, potentially lifting almost half a million children out of poverty.
It may also be the part that comes under fiercest attack. So it needs celebrating and defending.
It may also be the part that comes under fiercest attack. So it needs celebrating and defending.
And the two child benefit limit is abolished. An enormous victory for those who have campaigned tirelessly for eight long years through successive governments. This will lift at least 450,000 children out of poverty. Fewer kids will be hungry. No more women forced to disclose their rape.
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The abolition of the two-child benefit cap, which punishes children for their parents' circumstances, is the best part of the budget, potentially lifting almost half a million children out of poverty.
It may also be the part that comes under fiercest attack. So it needs celebrating and defending.
It may also be the part that comes under fiercest attack. So it needs celebrating and defending.
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It was not just that that had me screaming with happiness, but it was her response to a Tory on the opposite benches. I am sure there are bits in the budget that aren't perfect, but I think it is largely one that backbenchers can get behind, and I think she did very well.
November 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It was not just that that had me screaming with happiness, but it was her response to a Tory on the opposite benches. I am sure there are bits in the budget that aren't perfect, but I think it is largely one that backbenchers can get behind, and I think she did very well.
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Hearing Rachel Reeves explain why it is so important to lift hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty is a reminder of what a Labour government can do. It is also a reminder of how little of this sort of thing they have done and how much more needs to be done.
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Hearing Rachel Reeves explain why it is so important to lift hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty is a reminder of what a Labour government can do. It is also a reminder of how little of this sort of thing they have done and how much more needs to be done.
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Oh, and the manifesto promises?
ALL KEPT!
ALL KEPT!
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Oh, and the manifesto promises?
ALL KEPT!
ALL KEPT!
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Initial reaction on the budget:
Maintains investment & public spending as set out in the spending review.
More investment in some areas.
Help for those on lower incomes, with the cost of living and pensioners.
Tax increases on those who can afford it.
Overall: great stuff!
Maintains investment & public spending as set out in the spending review.
More investment in some areas.
Help for those on lower incomes, with the cost of living and pensioners.
Tax increases on those who can afford it.
Overall: great stuff!
November 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Initial reaction on the budget:
Maintains investment & public spending as set out in the spending review.
More investment in some areas.
Help for those on lower incomes, with the cost of living and pensioners.
Tax increases on those who can afford it.
Overall: great stuff!
Maintains investment & public spending as set out in the spending review.
More investment in some areas.
Help for those on lower incomes, with the cost of living and pensioners.
Tax increases on those who can afford it.
Overall: great stuff!
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What a vile and spiteful speech from Badenoch .
Insult and abuse in place of any genuine comment
A cartoon caricature of ugly spite. What a turnoff.
Insult and abuse in place of any genuine comment
A cartoon caricature of ugly spite. What a turnoff.
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
What a vile and spiteful speech from Badenoch .
Insult and abuse in place of any genuine comment
A cartoon caricature of ugly spite. What a turnoff.
Insult and abuse in place of any genuine comment
A cartoon caricature of ugly spite. What a turnoff.
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"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
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"… we are ramping sanctions… freezing known Russian assets… I don't actually mean the honourable member from Clacton."
I'm sure Rachel Reeves didn't say that to Nigel Farage "in a hurtful or insulting way" at least, "not with intent…"
I think that's what an alleged racist said recently…?
I'm sure Rachel Reeves didn't say that to Nigel Farage "in a hurtful or insulting way" at least, "not with intent…"
I think that's what an alleged racist said recently…?
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Minutes after an ITV interview, Nigel Farage spoke on stage alongside Welsh Senedd member Laura Anne Jones.
She's currently suspended for using racist slurs.
Reform are not fit for office.
She's currently suspended for using racist slurs.
Reform are not fit for office.
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Minutes after an ITV interview, Nigel Farage spoke on stage alongside Welsh Senedd member Laura Anne Jones.
She's currently suspended for using racist slurs.
Reform are not fit for office.
She's currently suspended for using racist slurs.
Reform are not fit for office.
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Reform UK & Nigel Farage hate media scrutiny, it shows them up for the hypocrites they are.
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Reform UK & Nigel Farage hate media scrutiny, it shows them up for the hypocrites they are.
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
Turning Point leader, former GOP Rep pleads guilty to attempted election fraud | Arizona Mirror
Austin Smith election fraud guilty plea: Former GOP Rep admits forging 100+ signatures on ballot petitions in Arizona
azmirror.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
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Keir Starmer: "We’re cutting NHS waiting times and bringing care closer to you.
New Neighbourhood Health Centres will benefit every community across the country."
New Neighbourhood Health Centres will benefit every community across the country."
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Keir Starmer: "We’re cutting NHS waiting times and bringing care closer to you.
New Neighbourhood Health Centres will benefit every community across the country."
New Neighbourhood Health Centres will benefit every community across the country."
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1000 victims helped by the domestic abuse protection orders in a year - incredible
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
1000 victims helped by the domestic abuse protection orders in a year - incredible
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With 250 new neighbourhood health centres, Labour are bringing healthcare to your doorstep.
At the Budget, Labour will deliver on your priorities to cut NHS waiting lists, cut debt and cut the cost of living.
At the Budget, Labour will deliver on your priorities to cut NHS waiting lists, cut debt and cut the cost of living.
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
With 250 new neighbourhood health centres, Labour are bringing healthcare to your doorstep.
At the Budget, Labour will deliver on your priorities to cut NHS waiting lists, cut debt and cut the cost of living.
At the Budget, Labour will deliver on your priorities to cut NHS waiting lists, cut debt and cut the cost of living.
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www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Love this, a genuine relaxed Starmer. For a PM, he has a remarkable lack of arrogance.
Love this, a genuine relaxed Starmer. For a PM, he has a remarkable lack of arrogance.
‘I didn’t start it’: Starmer apologises for ‘six seven’ uproar during school visit
Prime minister jokes that he may be ‘put in detention’ after appearing to encourage classroom hysterics
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Love this, a genuine relaxed Starmer. For a PM, he has a remarkable lack of arrogance.
Love this, a genuine relaxed Starmer. For a PM, he has a remarkable lack of arrogance.
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"I didn't do it. And if I did do it, it was years ago, so it doesn't matter".
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"I didn't do it. And if I did do it, it was years ago, so it doesn't matter".
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Oh, but it does matter Nigel. It matters a great deal.
"They're only making these claims now, because I'm leading in the opinion polls".
The claims were reported 13 years ago, Nigel... 🤮
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Tackling child poverty is a moral mission for this Labour government.
Their expansion of free school meals will lift 100,000 children out of poverty.
Their expansion of free school meals will lift 100,000 children out of poverty.
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Tackling child poverty is a moral mission for this Labour government.
Their expansion of free school meals will lift 100,000 children out of poverty.
Their expansion of free school meals will lift 100,000 children out of poverty.
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Second year in a row they have done this too!
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Second year in a row they have done this too!
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Full marks to them for doing the right thing here and extra house points because it also happens to firmly stick two fingers up at Farage at the same time.
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Full marks to them for doing the right thing here and extra house points because it also happens to firmly stick two fingers up at Farage at the same time.