There is no such thing as a “free car on benefits” - as some pundits frequently say. Every Motability car is leased at commercial rates with the lease deductible from enhanced mobility PIP at source. It’s a motor for your mobility - see what they did there - ‘Motability’
MOTABILITY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE ENHANCED MOBILITY PIP. I get my electric wheelchair through this. To frame it as if people with 'mild' mental health problems or neurodivergency as being given free cars is both incorrect and dangerous #BBCLauraK
December 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
There is no such thing as a “free car on benefits” - as some pundits frequently say. Every Motability car is leased at commercial rates with the lease deductible from enhanced mobility PIP at source. It’s a motor for your mobility - see what they did there - ‘Motability’
Shouting at the internet from a broom cupboard
After much consideration, I've decided that the problem with Liz Truss's new YouTube venture is Liz Truss.
She's got the charisma of a bin liner and speaks like a droning spin dryer on a quiet cycle.
youtu.be/u5C4fHVzZu4?...
She's got the charisma of a bin liner and speaks like a droning spin dryer on a quiet cycle.
youtu.be/u5C4fHVzZu4?...
The Liz Truss Show premieres Friday on the Just the News podcast network
YouTube video by Just the News
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Shouting at the internet from a broom cupboard
I remember having real difficulty connecting with a key opinion leader in my field back in the day.They were rude and incredibly awkward. One of their assistants,with whom I had a good rapport, said ”Be nice, they’re old and they’ll be dead soon”
They were right.
World leaders eh? #r4today
They were right.
World leaders eh? #r4today
December 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I remember having real difficulty connecting with a key opinion leader in my field back in the day.They were rude and incredibly awkward. One of their assistants,with whom I had a good rapport, said ”Be nice, they’re old and they’ll be dead soon”
They were right.
World leaders eh? #r4today
They were right.
World leaders eh? #r4today
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The protective shield over the Chornobyl disaster nuclear reactor in Ukraine, which was hit by a drone in February, can no longer perform its main function of blocking radiation, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced.
#R4Today
#R4Today
Bombed Chornobyl shelter no longer blocks radiation and needs major repair – IAEA
Drone attack that Ukraine blamed on Russia blew hole in painstakingly erected €1.5bn shield meant to allow for final clean-up of 1986 meltdown site
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The protective shield over the Chornobyl disaster nuclear reactor in Ukraine, which was hit by a drone in February, can no longer perform its main function of blocking radiation, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced.
#R4Today
#R4Today
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Farage has been dismissing evidence of Russian ties to the Salisbury Novichok attack since 2018 🧐
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Farage has been dismissing evidence of Russian ties to the Salisbury Novichok attack since 2018 🧐
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/jonathan-g...
This writing is quite brilliant.
Bravo Henry Morris.
Please do not forget to reference this article editor of #r4today when you inevitably invite him onto your show…
This writing is quite brilliant.
Bravo Henry Morris.
Please do not forget to reference this article editor of #r4today when you inevitably invite him onto your show…
Jonathan Gullis, The Seagull's Lament
A New Yorker Profile
mrhenrymorris.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:52 AM
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/jonathan-g...
This writing is quite brilliant.
Bravo Henry Morris.
Please do not forget to reference this article editor of #r4today when you inevitably invite him onto your show…
This writing is quite brilliant.
Bravo Henry Morris.
Please do not forget to reference this article editor of #r4today when you inevitably invite him onto your show…
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
It’s seems to me it’s like the early 1930’s all over again. A rapid scramble for European nations to re-arm against a known aggressor whose economy has been on a War footing for some time meanwhile the USA watches and waits…
#r4today
It’s seems to me it’s like the early 1930’s all over again. A rapid scramble for European nations to re-arm against a known aggressor whose economy has been on a War footing for some time meanwhile the USA watches and waits…
#r4today
Russia ‘ready’ for war with Europe, Putin says, as US peace talks end without progress
Kremlin aide says Ukraine crisis is no closer to resolution after Witkoff talks, as Russian president accuses European powers of sabotaging peace
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
It’s seems to me it’s like the early 1930’s all over again. A rapid scramble for European nations to re-arm against a known aggressor whose economy has been on a War footing for some time meanwhile the USA watches and waits…
#r4today
It’s seems to me it’s like the early 1930’s all over again. A rapid scramble for European nations to re-arm against a known aggressor whose economy has been on a War footing for some time meanwhile the USA watches and waits…
#r4today
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I’m quite enjoying the 180 turn on a six pence from “you’ve wrecked the economy and created a black hole” to “there was no black hole and this is even worse”.
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I’m quite enjoying the 180 turn on a six pence from “you’ve wrecked the economy and created a black hole” to “there was no black hole and this is even worse”.
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
You can’t logically explain to someone who has already decided that Asylum seekers and refugees have been put up in the lap of luxury in 4* hotels why they have to take taxis when being frequently and apparently randomly moved from say Preston to Cardiff - so save your breath and move on #r4today
November 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
You can’t logically explain to someone who has already decided that Asylum seekers and refugees have been put up in the lap of luxury in 4* hotels why they have to take taxis when being frequently and apparently randomly moved from say Preston to Cardiff - so save your breath and move on #r4today
So I’m hearing the budget is really bad because Reeves is taxing working people more and breaking manifesto commitments. Reeves extended tax allowance freezes until 2030. I never heard so much consternation when the Tories extended allowance freezes from 2021-2028.Have I missed something?
#r4today
#r4today
November 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
So I’m hearing the budget is really bad because Reeves is taxing working people more and breaking manifesto commitments. Reeves extended tax allowance freezes until 2030. I never heard so much consternation when the Tories extended allowance freezes from 2021-2028.Have I missed something?
#r4today
#r4today
Every time you think The Tories can’t possibly get any worse - Cameron May Johnson Truss Sunak - I give you…
#wato
PS She means it - she never makes gaffes
#wato
PS She means it - she never makes gaffes
Kemi Badenoch says welfare spending is unchristian
Kemi Badenoch says welfare spending is unchristian
Kemi Badenoch says welfare spending is unchristian
www.thetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Every time you think The Tories can’t possibly get any worse - Cameron May Johnson Truss Sunak - I give you…
#wato
PS She means it - she never makes gaffes
#wato
PS She means it - she never makes gaffes
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John Oliver tackles right-wing myths about the national debt and deficit.
Part 10: Finally, stop lying about our kids having to pay the price of the national debt - it's a lie.
10/10
Part 10: Finally, stop lying about our kids having to pay the price of the national debt - it's a lie.
10/10
November 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
John Oliver tackles right-wing myths about the national debt and deficit.
Part 10: Finally, stop lying about our kids having to pay the price of the national debt - it's a lie.
10/10
Part 10: Finally, stop lying about our kids having to pay the price of the national debt - it's a lie.
10/10
I just want to put this out there - you don’t get a free car with Motability. You sacrifice qualifying mobility allowance from P.I.P. at source to lease a new car to help with your mobility. Motor - Mobility - see what they did there!
Irrespective of what your mates’ sister-law’s Uncle says #wato
Irrespective of what your mates’ sister-law’s Uncle says #wato
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I just want to put this out there - you don’t get a free car with Motability. You sacrifice qualifying mobility allowance from P.I.P. at source to lease a new car to help with your mobility. Motor - Mobility - see what they did there!
Irrespective of what your mates’ sister-law’s Uncle says #wato
Irrespective of what your mates’ sister-law’s Uncle says #wato
“And those sunlit uplands is only going to cost around 8% of GDP”
(Reference: The economic impact of Brexit - Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.
Author(s)
Nicholas Bloom
Philip Bunn
Paul Mizen
Pawel Smietanka
Gregory Thwaites
Publication Date November, 2025)
#wato
(Reference: The economic impact of Brexit - Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.
Author(s)
Nicholas Bloom
Philip Bunn
Paul Mizen
Pawel Smietanka
Gregory Thwaites
Publication Date November, 2025)
#wato
November 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“And those sunlit uplands is only going to cost around 8% of GDP”
(Reference: The economic impact of Brexit - Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.
Author(s)
Nicholas Bloom
Philip Bunn
Paul Mizen
Pawel Smietanka
Gregory Thwaites
Publication Date November, 2025)
#wato
(Reference: The economic impact of Brexit - Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.
Author(s)
Nicholas Bloom
Philip Bunn
Paul Mizen
Pawel Smietanka
Gregory Thwaites
Publication Date November, 2025)
#wato
I’m no military strategist: the “Peace Plan” (aka Trump’s claim to a Nobel peace prize and make 💵 ) allows for a redeployment of Russian troops to Moldova and between there and Belarus engineer a future pincer movement into Ukraine - who will have a significantly reduced military #r4today
"Something very odd that has gone on in the drawing up of this peace plan, which seems to unbelievably favour Russia.
"All the sacrifice is going to come from Ukraine, and Russia gives very little in return"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/was-...
"All the sacrifice is going to come from Ukraine, and Russia gives very little in return"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/was-...
Was Trump’s peace plan written by Putin? | The News Agents
A US-brokered peace-deal between Russia and Ukraine is moving forward, but there have been questions over its initial leniency towards Vladimir Putin’s demands and where it originated.
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:11 AM
I’m no military strategist: the “Peace Plan” (aka Trump’s claim to a Nobel peace prize and make 💵 ) allows for a redeployment of Russian troops to Moldova and between there and Belarus engineer a future pincer movement into Ukraine - who will have a significantly reduced military #r4today
November 25, 2025 at 6:51 AM
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
#Johnson compromised the UK economy to the tune £bn’s in his egotistical & self aggrandising pursuit of status - those numbers are according to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research - a nonpartisan economic research institution.
#Johnson compromised the UK economy to the tune £bn’s in his egotistical & self aggrandising pursuit of status - those numbers are according to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research - a nonpartisan economic research institution.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
#Johnson compromised the UK economy to the tune £bn’s in his egotistical & self aggrandising pursuit of status - those numbers are according to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research - a nonpartisan economic research institution.
#Johnson compromised the UK economy to the tune £bn’s in his egotistical & self aggrandising pursuit of status - those numbers are according to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research - a nonpartisan economic research institution.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Happy to be corrected on this one: Nathan Gill gets 10+ years for being paid to broadcast Russian talking points - about the EU & European army etc - meanwhile at or around the same time Farage allegedly made similar or comparable remarks for free?
#r4today
Happy to be corrected on this one: Nathan Gill gets 10+ years for being paid to broadcast Russian talking points - about the EU & European army etc - meanwhile at or around the same time Farage allegedly made similar or comparable remarks for free?
#r4today
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf calls Nathan Gill 'ancient history'
The party's head of policy says he has never met Nathan Gill, who served as the leader of Reform UK in Wales in 2021.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Happy to be corrected on this one: Nathan Gill gets 10+ years for being paid to broadcast Russian talking points - about the EU & European army etc - meanwhile at or around the same time Farage allegedly made similar or comparable remarks for free?
#r4today
Happy to be corrected on this one: Nathan Gill gets 10+ years for being paid to broadcast Russian talking points - about the EU & European army etc - meanwhile at or around the same time Farage allegedly made similar or comparable remarks for free?
#r4today
On tax and things…
Dr Stephen Watkins’ letter in The Times - I think. Voted Tory for 60 years.
#bbclaurak
Dr Stephen Watkins’ letter in The Times - I think. Voted Tory for 60 years.
#bbclaurak
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
On tax and things…
Dr Stephen Watkins’ letter in The Times - I think. Voted Tory for 60 years.
#bbclaurak
Dr Stephen Watkins’ letter in The Times - I think. Voted Tory for 60 years.
#bbclaurak
Not that I ever watch the gossip columnist pretending to be serious political commentator #bbclaurak however I have noticed that the usually ubiquitous Reform party (5 MPs?) are not guesting on her magazine today.Could it be because quizzing them about any Russian money would be a bit awks?😬
November 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Not that I ever watch the gossip columnist pretending to be serious political commentator #bbclaurak however I have noticed that the usually ubiquitous Reform party (5 MPs?) are not guesting on her magazine today.Could it be because quizzing them about any Russian money would be a bit awks?😬
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Johnson spent years charming, bluffing, and backstabbing his way to the top.
Positioning himself as a latter-day Churchill when the moment came and leadership was desperately needed, he showed us who he was...
And thousands died.
@noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/boris-johnso...
Positioning himself as a latter-day Churchill when the moment came and leadership was desperately needed, he showed us who he was...
And thousands died.
@noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/boris-johnso...
Boris Johnson: The Covid Tragedy and England's Clown King
Get news direct from reporters you trust.
www.noosphere.app
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Johnson spent years charming, bluffing, and backstabbing his way to the top.
Positioning himself as a latter-day Churchill when the moment came and leadership was desperately needed, he showed us who he was...
And thousands died.
@noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/boris-johnso...
Positioning himself as a latter-day Churchill when the moment came and leadership was desperately needed, he showed us who he was...
And thousands died.
@noosphere.app
www.noosphere.app/boris-johnso...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
#Johnson will lose no sleep over the 23,000 souls that could have been saved. The buck stops with his gross incompetence. Meanwhile the deluded Churchill fantasist thought back then that this was his moment to shine. #r4today
#Johnson will lose no sleep over the 23,000 souls that could have been saved. The buck stops with his gross incompetence. Meanwhile the deluded Churchill fantasist thought back then that this was his moment to shine. #r4today
Covid inquiry: UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths, says inquiry
The inquiry says an earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives in the first wave in England - and lockdown could have been avoided altogether with earlier interventions.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
#Johnson will lose no sleep over the 23,000 souls that could have been saved. The buck stops with his gross incompetence. Meanwhile the deluded Churchill fantasist thought back then that this was his moment to shine. #r4today
#Johnson will lose no sleep over the 23,000 souls that could have been saved. The buck stops with his gross incompetence. Meanwhile the deluded Churchill fantasist thought back then that this was his moment to shine. #r4today