Anne Newton
@grannanne07.bsky.social
Mancunian - retired education admin. Interests include arts, politics, gardening. #FBPE
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Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash
Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash
Whether using frozen Russian assets, ramping up defence production or deepening the relationship with the EU, it’s up to us to secure Ukraine’s future, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash
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Farage was 17. This boy was 9
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away.”
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away.”
Former Dulwich pupil says Farage told him: ‘That’s the way back to Africa’
Exclusive: Yinka Bankole says he felt compelled to speak out after Reform leader’s attempts to ‘dismiss’ hurt of alleged targets
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Farage was 17. This boy was 9
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away.”
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away.”
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Note to BBC: There is absolutely no need to treat Michael Gove with any respect and deference just because he now happens to be ‘Lord Gove’.
He’s still a deeply dishonest, slimy individual with a shocking record of destruction when in office, that the UK will take a generation to recover from. Ok?
He’s still a deeply dishonest, slimy individual with a shocking record of destruction when in office, that the UK will take a generation to recover from. Ok?
December 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Note to BBC: There is absolutely no need to treat Michael Gove with any respect and deference just because he now happens to be ‘Lord Gove’.
He’s still a deeply dishonest, slimy individual with a shocking record of destruction when in office, that the UK will take a generation to recover from. Ok?
He’s still a deeply dishonest, slimy individual with a shocking record of destruction when in office, that the UK will take a generation to recover from. Ok?
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Just what is Labour doing to support families?
Quite a lot, actually. And they are just getting started!
Quite a lot, actually. And they are just getting started!
December 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Just what is Labour doing to support families?
Quite a lot, actually. And they are just getting started!
Quite a lot, actually. And they are just getting started!
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Best Start Family Hubs
You may have missed that the Labour government is setting up these new hubs - a rebranded & modernised version of Sure Start!
The latest announcement is that from April they will act as a one-stop-shop for SEND support, & speech & language services!
Great stuff from Labour!
You may have missed that the Labour government is setting up these new hubs - a rebranded & modernised version of Sure Start!
The latest announcement is that from April they will act as a one-stop-shop for SEND support, & speech & language services!
Great stuff from Labour!
Access to early SEND support through Best Start Family Hubs
Best Start Family Hubs to act as one-stop-shop for parents with SEND professional and services to support speech and language development confirmed.
www.gov.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Best Start Family Hubs
You may have missed that the Labour government is setting up these new hubs - a rebranded & modernised version of Sure Start!
The latest announcement is that from April they will act as a one-stop-shop for SEND support, & speech & language services!
Great stuff from Labour!
You may have missed that the Labour government is setting up these new hubs - a rebranded & modernised version of Sure Start!
The latest announcement is that from April they will act as a one-stop-shop for SEND support, & speech & language services!
Great stuff from Labour!
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Boris Johnson was paid £2,291 an hour by the offshore Farageist owners of the Telegraph. He delivered the Brexit they craved. Who had he been working for, them or the British people? Big money payments to parties and politicians must be made illegal. Politics must not be a billionaires' plaything.
December 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Boris Johnson was paid £2,291 an hour by the offshore Farageist owners of the Telegraph. He delivered the Brexit they craved. Who had he been working for, them or the British people? Big money payments to parties and politicians must be made illegal. Politics must not be a billionaires' plaything.
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The UK & Germany have announced plans to work even more closely together to unlock the vast potential of quantum technology.
The £14m for quantum tech is part of a suite of joint science and tech announcements to mark the final day of the German State Visit to the UK.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The £14m for quantum tech is part of a suite of joint science and tech announcements to mark the final day of the German State Visit to the UK.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK and Germany deepen science and tech ties with £14 million to unlock quantum’s vast potential
The UK and Germany have announced plans to work even more closely together to unlock the vast potential of quantum technology.
www.gov.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The UK & Germany have announced plans to work even more closely together to unlock the vast potential of quantum technology.
The £14m for quantum tech is part of a suite of joint science and tech announcements to mark the final day of the German State Visit to the UK.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The £14m for quantum tech is part of a suite of joint science and tech announcements to mark the final day of the German State Visit to the UK.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Holocaust survivors: “Those who hope to lead our country should never divide people by race or religion. Antisemitic hatred must never be normalised. This moment is about moral responsibility.”
https://bit.ly/4pPHU2W
https://bit.ly/4pPHU2W
Holocaust survivors call on Nigel Farage to apologise over alleged antisemitic comments
Exclusive: Group’s open letter says Reform UK leader must take responsibility for behaviour as a schoolboy
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Holocaust survivors: “Those who hope to lead our country should never divide people by race or religion. Antisemitic hatred must never be normalised. This moment is about moral responsibility.”
https://bit.ly/4pPHU2W
https://bit.ly/4pPHU2W
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Peter will be joining me on air at 11.45.
“The claim that this is a recent invention born of political bias is categorically untrue.”
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reveals that Peter Ettedgui made identical accusations against Nigel Farage in private six years ago.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reveals that Peter Ettedgui made identical accusations against Nigel Farage in private six years ago.
December 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Peter will be joining me on air at 11.45.
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Rather than lauding him as some kind of masterful orator, maybe BBC News should be doing some actual journalism and investigating things like this?
It's all happening right before our eyes but the BBC's eyes are firmly shut when it comes to Farage.
It's all happening right before our eyes but the BBC's eyes are firmly shut when it comes to Farage.
December 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Rather than lauding him as some kind of masterful orator, maybe BBC News should be doing some actual journalism and investigating things like this?
It's all happening right before our eyes but the BBC's eyes are firmly shut when it comes to Farage.
It's all happening right before our eyes but the BBC's eyes are firmly shut when it comes to Farage.
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& there are signs now of govt recognising that. Will it last? Is it too late? Will they cock it up? possibly, but I wanted to write this week about recognising a good thing when you see it rather than immediately jumping to all the reasons it’s not good enough www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Give credit where it’s due: Labour is finally doing things its supporters actually want | Gaby Hinsliff
From tackling child poverty to being honest about Brexit, the party seems to have recognised the growing electoral threat to its left, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
& there are signs now of govt recognising that. Will it last? Is it too late? Will they cock it up? possibly, but I wanted to write this week about recognising a good thing when you see it rather than immediately jumping to all the reasons it’s not good enough www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Alf Garnett the character was but the point of the show was to show what an idiot he was not an acceptable role model.
December 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Alf Garnett the character was but the point of the show was to show what an idiot he was not an acceptable role model.
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Fair play www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I realise now that my view on mental health overdiagnosis was divisive. We all need better evidence | Wes Streeting
The surge in mental ill health is hugely distressing. That’s why I’ve commissioned a review to find out what’s driving it, says health secretary Wes Streeting
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Fair play www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Labour has also recruited 2,500 new GPs & announced 250 new Neighbourhood Health Centres to make it even easier to see a doctor when you need to
#Labour
#Labour
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Labour has also recruited 2,500 new GPs & announced 250 new Neighbourhood Health Centres to make it even easier to see a doctor when you need to
#Labour
#Labour
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Works in progress: inside Hebden Bridge Open Studios
In and around Hebden Bridge, artists will open their workshops this December: from printing to silverwork and more – meet some of the makers
By Philip O'Brien
In and around Hebden Bridge, artists will open their workshops this December: from printing to silverwork and more – meet some of the makers
By Philip O'Brien
Works in progress: inside Hebden Bridge Open Studios
In and around Hebden Bridge, artists will open their workshops this December: from printing to silverwork and more – meet some of the makers
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Works in progress: inside Hebden Bridge Open Studios
In and around Hebden Bridge, artists will open their workshops this December: from printing to silverwork and more – meet some of the makers
By Philip O'Brien
In and around Hebden Bridge, artists will open their workshops this December: from printing to silverwork and more – meet some of the makers
By Philip O'Brien
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The government's plans to train more teachers are working.
The numbers training this year, 32k, is the highest since the pandemic.
It is 11% higher than last year.
For the first time ever the target for trainees in STEM subjects has been exceeded, with over 6700 in training, a 21% increase.
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The numbers training this year, 32k, is the highest since the pandemic.
It is 11% higher than last year.
For the first time ever the target for trainees in STEM subjects has been exceeded, with over 6700 in training, a 21% increase.
1/2
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The government's plans to train more teachers are working.
The numbers training this year, 32k, is the highest since the pandemic.
It is 11% higher than last year.
For the first time ever the target for trainees in STEM subjects has been exceeded, with over 6700 in training, a 21% increase.
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The numbers training this year, 32k, is the highest since the pandemic.
It is 11% higher than last year.
For the first time ever the target for trainees in STEM subjects has been exceeded, with over 6700 in training, a 21% increase.
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This record-breaking donation shows how dependent our parties have become on a super-rich few. It reinforces the belief that money talks loudest in the corridors of power.
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
Reform UK gets record £9mn donation from Christopher Harborne
Nigel Farage’s party attracts far more funding than both Labour and the Conservatives
www.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This record-breaking donation shows how dependent our parties have become on a super-rich few. It reinforces the belief that money talks loudest in the corridors of power.
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
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Yes. Exactly that.
Democracy for Tice = him getting his way, banning stuff he doesn’t like, only allowing his free speech, lying to voters if need be.
Racism for Tice = some of you foreigners may be ok… or certainly useful shields from us being accused of racism. Otherwise, no.
Democracy for Tice = him getting his way, banning stuff he doesn’t like, only allowing his free speech, lying to voters if need be.
Racism for Tice = some of you foreigners may be ok… or certainly useful shields from us being accused of racism. Otherwise, no.
December 4, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Yes. Exactly that.
Democracy for Tice = him getting his way, banning stuff he doesn’t like, only allowing his free speech, lying to voters if need be.
Racism for Tice = some of you foreigners may be ok… or certainly useful shields from us being accused of racism. Otherwise, no.
Democracy for Tice = him getting his way, banning stuff he doesn’t like, only allowing his free speech, lying to voters if need be.
Racism for Tice = some of you foreigners may be ok… or certainly useful shields from us being accused of racism. Otherwise, no.
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In 1973 Britain was known as the poor man of Europe, then it joined the EU (EEC). The reality of being out, being poor, having less opportunities is what will ensure we join again. The only thing that matters now is how much more damage are politicians wiling to inflict before doing the inevitable
December 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
In 1973 Britain was known as the poor man of Europe, then it joined the EU (EEC). The reality of being out, being poor, having less opportunities is what will ensure we join again. The only thing that matters now is how much more damage are politicians wiling to inflict before doing the inevitable
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This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
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The lead journalist at the BBC falsley accusing the Chancellor of deliberately miselading the public really ought to be a resigning matter (albeit he wasn't the only culprit).
Journalists involved in pushing this should consider the damage done to democracy & public trust in politicians.
Journalists involved in pushing this should consider the damage done to democracy & public trust in politicians.
December 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The lead journalist at the BBC falsley accusing the Chancellor of deliberately miselading the public really ought to be a resigning matter (albeit he wasn't the only culprit).
Journalists involved in pushing this should consider the damage done to democracy & public trust in politicians.
Journalists involved in pushing this should consider the damage done to democracy & public trust in politicians.
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These are the numbers we need to remember 🚨
"Three quarters of children in poverty are in working families."
"The two-child benefit cap dragged hundreds of thousands of children into poverty."
No child should grow up in poverty.
"Three quarters of children in poverty are in working families."
"The two-child benefit cap dragged hundreds of thousands of children into poverty."
No child should grow up in poverty.
December 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
These are the numbers we need to remember 🚨
"Three quarters of children in poverty are in working families."
"The two-child benefit cap dragged hundreds of thousands of children into poverty."
No child should grow up in poverty.
"Three quarters of children in poverty are in working families."
"The two-child benefit cap dragged hundreds of thousands of children into poverty."
No child should grow up in poverty.
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This should have been a good PMQs for Kemi Badenoch but I'm not sure it was. A bit unfocused, and felt like it was fighting the battle of a few days ago, given Reeves' position isn't really under any threat. Keir Starmer sounded quite strong on child poverty.
December 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This should have been a good PMQs for Kemi Badenoch but I'm not sure it was. A bit unfocused, and felt like it was fighting the battle of a few days ago, given Reeves' position isn't really under any threat. Keir Starmer sounded quite strong on child poverty.
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Starmer states that Labour are implementing leasehold/freehold reform act providing home owners with greater rights & protections
Regulations will be strengthened to protect leaseholders from abuse of poor service & make sure they get standardised documentation so it can be challenged
#PMQs
Regulations will be strengthened to protect leaseholders from abuse of poor service & make sure they get standardised documentation so it can be challenged
#PMQs
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Starmer states that Labour are implementing leasehold/freehold reform act providing home owners with greater rights & protections
Regulations will be strengthened to protect leaseholders from abuse of poor service & make sure they get standardised documentation so it can be challenged
#PMQs
Regulations will be strengthened to protect leaseholders from abuse of poor service & make sure they get standardised documentation so it can be challenged
#PMQs