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Becky Pinnington
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Brilliant piece from @beckypinnington.bsky.social about why inaccuracy at the ONS matters for @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
UK ‘flying blind’ in key policy areas thanks to unreliable official data | The Observer
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December 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Around two thirds of Reform's money has come from overseas | me with @catneilan.bsky.social 📰 observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform’s record £9m crypto donation is just the latest offering from abroad | The Observer
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December 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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New: ONS data appears to be deteriorating at an alarming rate 📰 observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
UK ‘flying blind’ in key policy areas thanks to unreliable official data | The Observer
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December 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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In light of today's new mansion tax, re-upping my piece from last year on council tax. Why Buckingham Palace, valued at around £1bn, pays less tax than an average three-bedroom semi in Blackpool:
www.economist.com/britain/2024...
Britain’s council tax is arbitrary, regressive and needs fixing
Based on estimated house values 33 years ago, it is not fit for purpose
www.economist.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Yesterday I made my News Meeting debut for @theobserveruk.bsky.social! I talked about councils selling off their assets for quick cash, and the damage that will do to our communities. 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/7jJJ...
Why is a Russian spy ship targeting the RAF?
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November 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM