Kevin Chapman
@chappersbrum.bsky.social
Gaffer.Tea Drinker. #StrokeSurvivor thanks to Ward C21 New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton. #NHS @avwfc-official.bsky.social fan.
Views my own.
Views my own.
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British nurse Edith Cavell, who helped both Allied and German soldiers, before her execution in 1915:
“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone”
“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone”
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
British nurse Edith Cavell, who helped both Allied and German soldiers, before her execution in 1915:
“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone”
“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone”
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Farage being shown for who he really is can’t come quick enough for me. Ghastly, self-serving, racist little weasel!
November 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Farage being shown for who he really is can’t come quick enough for me. Ghastly, self-serving, racist little weasel!
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Before we get to today's game we have news of a little pre-Xmas adventure....
The postponed Black Country Derby away to them lot has been put in to the calendar....
🎧 megaphone.link/COMG6389231235
The postponed Black Country Derby away to them lot has been put in to the calendar....
🎧 megaphone.link/COMG6389231235
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Before we get to today's game we have news of a little pre-Xmas adventure....
The postponed Black Country Derby away to them lot has been put in to the calendar....
🎧 megaphone.link/COMG6389231235
The postponed Black Country Derby away to them lot has been put in to the calendar....
🎧 megaphone.link/COMG6389231235
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My mathematician and statistician neighbours have just broken up.
Apparently, she found him too mean.
🐢💨
Apparently, she found him too mean.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
My mathematician and statistician neighbours have just broken up.
Apparently, she found him too mean.
🐢💨
Apparently, she found him too mean.
🐢💨
I think we can conclude if ReformUK ever form a United Kingdom Government then its the end for our National Audit Office (DoGE that has been operating 40+ years) and Office of Budget Responsibility.
November 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I think we can conclude if ReformUK ever form a United Kingdom Government then its the end for our National Audit Office (DoGE that has been operating 40+ years) and Office of Budget Responsibility.
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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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My health insurance premiums will more than double in January. I pay a little less than $500/month for my current silver plan.
I just reapplied and my new premium will be $1062/month.
And don’t forget: I still have a co-pay for every visit and pay for prescriptions.
I just reapplied and my new premium will be $1062/month.
And don’t forget: I still have a co-pay for every visit and pay for prescriptions.
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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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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UK budget freeze on income tax thresholds
Over the next 5 yrs, 780,000 more people, the poorest, will pay income tax for the first time.
Someone earning £50,000 will pay £9,512 in tax, an increase of £1,247 because thresholds are frozen.
Can't grow economy by hitting low/middle income earners.
Over the next 5 yrs, 780,000 more people, the poorest, will pay income tax for the first time.
Someone earning £50,000 will pay £9,512 in tax, an increase of £1,247 because thresholds are frozen.
Can't grow economy by hitting low/middle income earners.
The government’s budget is simply managing decline
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth
leftfootforward.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
UK budget freeze on income tax thresholds
Over the next 5 yrs, 780,000 more people, the poorest, will pay income tax for the first time.
Someone earning £50,000 will pay £9,512 in tax, an increase of £1,247 because thresholds are frozen.
Can't grow economy by hitting low/middle income earners.
Over the next 5 yrs, 780,000 more people, the poorest, will pay income tax for the first time.
Someone earning £50,000 will pay £9,512 in tax, an increase of £1,247 because thresholds are frozen.
Can't grow economy by hitting low/middle income earners.
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"SAFETY CONCERNS COULD SEE COUNCIL ABANDON X"
#IanHughes for Leamington Observer
Full Story: t.ly/Wq5Jw
#WarwickCouncil are considering ditching #SocialMedia platform #X (formerly known as #Twitter) after #ElonMusk bought it.
#LeamingtonObserver
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
#IanHughes for Leamington Observer
Full Story: t.ly/Wq5Jw
#WarwickCouncil are considering ditching #SocialMedia platform #X (formerly known as #Twitter) after #ElonMusk bought it.
#LeamingtonObserver
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
November 28, 2025 at 12:57 AM
"SAFETY CONCERNS COULD SEE COUNCIL ABANDON X"
#IanHughes for Leamington Observer
Full Story: t.ly/Wq5Jw
#WarwickCouncil are considering ditching #SocialMedia platform #X (formerly known as #Twitter) after #ElonMusk bought it.
#LeamingtonObserver
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
#IanHughes for Leamington Observer
Full Story: t.ly/Wq5Jw
#WarwickCouncil are considering ditching #SocialMedia platform #X (formerly known as #Twitter) after #ElonMusk bought it.
#LeamingtonObserver
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
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No response from the Conservative party to my questions about this and the post still remains on her account.
So apparently openly spreading anti-Muslim hate is absolutely fine now
So apparently openly spreading anti-Muslim hate is absolutely fine now
The Conservative Party's leader in London, Susan Hall, just shared this Islamophobic disinformation about Sadiq Khan, after it was posted on X by a racist troll
November 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
No response from the Conservative party to my questions about this and the post still remains on her account.
So apparently openly spreading anti-Muslim hate is absolutely fine now
So apparently openly spreading anti-Muslim hate is absolutely fine now
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Happy Black Friday Everyone 🌞
Snoopy says:
“Have fun shopping,
but be kind.
People matter more than stuff!”⚔️🌹
#ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha #IQRTG
#ShineOn 😽🐾🐶
Snoopy says:
“Have fun shopping,
but be kind.
People matter more than stuff!”⚔️🌹
#ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha #IQRTG
#ShineOn 😽🐾🐶
November 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Happy Black Friday Everyone 🌞
Snoopy says:
“Have fun shopping,
but be kind.
People matter more than stuff!”⚔️🌹
#ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha #IQRTG
#ShineOn 😽🐾🐶
Snoopy says:
“Have fun shopping,
but be kind.
People matter more than stuff!”⚔️🌹
#ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha #IQRTG
#ShineOn 😽🐾🐶
Questions do need to be asked about the whiffy stink of Russian Interference in our democracy. petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Questions do need to be asked about the whiffy stink of Russian Interference in our democracy. petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
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#TomorrowsPapersToday
Daily Mirror leads with “Budget with a Labour heart” by Lizzy Buchan, as Reeves axes benefit cap to aid 450,000 children.
🔗 mirror.co.uk
For more papers, visit our new website: thesentinelcurrent.co.uk/tomorrows-papers-today
Daily Mirror leads with “Budget with a Labour heart” by Lizzy Buchan, as Reeves axes benefit cap to aid 450,000 children.
🔗 mirror.co.uk
For more papers, visit our new website: thesentinelcurrent.co.uk/tomorrows-papers-today
November 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
#TomorrowsPapersToday
Daily Mirror leads with “Budget with a Labour heart” by Lizzy Buchan, as Reeves axes benefit cap to aid 450,000 children.
🔗 mirror.co.uk
For more papers, visit our new website: thesentinelcurrent.co.uk/tomorrows-papers-today
Daily Mirror leads with “Budget with a Labour heart” by Lizzy Buchan, as Reeves axes benefit cap to aid 450,000 children.
🔗 mirror.co.uk
For more papers, visit our new website: thesentinelcurrent.co.uk/tomorrows-papers-today
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i: Reeves to unveil £600m raid on foreign student
university fees #TomorrowsPapersToday
university fees #TomorrowsPapersToday
November 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
i: Reeves to unveil £600m raid on foreign student
university fees #TomorrowsPapersToday
university fees #TomorrowsPapersToday
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I think one can apply "they'll probably drop it due to election pressure" or to anything potentially contentious/unpopular in these documents that happens in 2027 or later (which is a lot of things).
That or "there will be new leadership by then who will drop it to make friends"
That or "there will be new leadership by then who will drop it to make friends"
The big changes to UK pensions will come in April 2029, just before the next election? (Or just after it!)
So either a massive incentive for everyone who can to ramp up their pensions in the intervening years or (cynical brain) some sort of thing they can cancel if the economy picks up?
So either a massive incentive for everyone who can to ramp up their pensions in the intervening years or (cynical brain) some sort of thing they can cancel if the economy picks up?
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I think one can apply "they'll probably drop it due to election pressure" or to anything potentially contentious/unpopular in these documents that happens in 2027 or later (which is a lot of things).
That or "there will be new leadership by then who will drop it to make friends"
That or "there will be new leadership by then who will drop it to make friends"
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Private jets should be banned but this is something I guess.
Private jet passengers flying from UK face fourfold increase in tax on.ft.com/3Xnvtzk
Private jet passengers flying from UK face fourfold increase in tax
More than 500,000 trips will be subject to higher levies
on.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Private jets should be banned but this is something I guess.
The die is cast & #UKBudget25 is done. However, Reeves assertion 'ordinary people will have to pay 'a little bit more' is a bit rich of her. A little bit more can work out a lot more for many folk, especially those on the edge of Income Tax Allowances.
She'll be gone by Spring if Starmer has sense
She'll be gone by Spring if Starmer has sense
November 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The die is cast & #UKBudget25 is done. However, Reeves assertion 'ordinary people will have to pay 'a little bit more' is a bit rich of her. A little bit more can work out a lot more for many folk, especially those on the edge of Income Tax Allowances.
She'll be gone by Spring if Starmer has sense
She'll be gone by Spring if Starmer has sense
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Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
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“The world of 2026 is entirely different from 2016, the old red lines no longer make sense and Brexit was a waste of money that, now more than ever, we simply cannot afford” @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland
The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – tragically, it won’t, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
“The world of 2026 is entirely different from 2016, the old red lines no longer make sense and Brexit was a waste of money that, now more than ever, we simply cannot afford” @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Pre going right wing mad The Telegraph used to do good investigative journalism. It was the paper to expose the MP expenses scandal. The merger with the Mail might bring back that serous journalism, leaving the Mail to be the Daily Fartage for those who can now read more than The Sun.
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Pre going right wing mad The Telegraph used to do good investigative journalism. It was the paper to expose the MP expenses scandal. The merger with the Mail might bring back that serous journalism, leaving the Mail to be the Daily Fartage for those who can now read more than The Sun.
Reckless Cricket from England overall. Batters will ensure we lose series. Why Zack Crawley was on the plane down under is beyond me.
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reckless Cricket from England overall. Batters will ensure we lose series. Why Zack Crawley was on the plane down under is beyond me.