Stephen M-D
@stevemd.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Lawyer. Internal migrant
Ours was called back to the North Pole when COVID hit. He hasn't returned. The kids hope he's ok...
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ours was called back to the North Pole when COVID hit. He hasn't returned. The kids hope he's ok...
With this new charge, and the increasing rates of BIK the benefit will be much reduced. At the end of this lease (which coincides with the introduction of the new tax), I won't be getting another PHEV
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
With this new charge, and the increasing rates of BIK the benefit will be much reduced. At the end of this lease (which coincides with the introduction of the new tax), I won't be getting another PHEV
Very true. I certainly wouldn't have got one if we didn't have the home charger for the EV. During the summer, the short journeys are mostly electric. Long journeys, we'd never charge publicly so it's all petrol. In the winter, the heaters use more petrol.
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Very true. I certainly wouldn't have got one if we didn't have the home charger for the EV. During the summer, the short journeys are mostly electric. Long journeys, we'd never charge publicly so it's all petrol. In the winter, the heaters use more petrol.
I agree. It's going to cost me about £20 a month overall. It'll now be about half the cost of running a petrol car, rather than a third of the cost.
It's the PHEV charges that are worse. We're already paying significant fuel duty. We don't get half our miles as an EV. I won't be getting another
It's the PHEV charges that are worse. We're already paying significant fuel duty. We don't get half our miles as an EV. I won't be getting another
November 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I agree. It's going to cost me about £20 a month overall. It'll now be about half the cost of running a petrol car, rather than a third of the cost.
It's the PHEV charges that are worse. We're already paying significant fuel duty. We don't get half our miles as an EV. I won't be getting another
It's the PHEV charges that are worse. We're already paying significant fuel duty. We don't get half our miles as an EV. I won't be getting another
It's weird here - there's nothing to say you can't ask specifics, but if you're going to ask specifics and require evidence, that could be discrimination in itself. So it's a balance. I'm sorry you've had to go through all these hoops, I know it can stop people asking for reasonable adjustments
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
It's weird here - there's nothing to say you can't ask specifics, but if you're going to ask specifics and require evidence, that could be discrimination in itself. So it's a balance. I'm sorry you've had to go through all these hoops, I know it can stop people asking for reasonable adjustments
I do have wider experience relating to the Equality Act (which governs disability matters) here in the UK so if you need any more info or help, then feel free to reach out
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I do have wider experience relating to the Equality Act (which governs disability matters) here in the UK so if you need any more info or help, then feel free to reach out
My experience of Tottenham, with my son with sensory issues, is a positive one, albeit that was a low level. They ensured access through the quieter disabled access, and provided us with the information needed if he suffered from sensory overload
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My experience of Tottenham, with my son with sensory issues, is a positive one, albeit that was a low level. They ensured access through the quieter disabled access, and provided us with the information needed if he suffered from sensory overload
A lot of the time it depends on what adjustments you need. They have to make reasonable adjustments, so may ask for evidence of disabilities, to ensure that the adjustments are reasonable. The more difficult the request, the more likely they are to ask for evidence
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A lot of the time it depends on what adjustments you need. They have to make reasonable adjustments, so may ask for evidence of disabilities, to ensure that the adjustments are reasonable. The more difficult the request, the more likely they are to ask for evidence
Those years of disappointment being slightly interrupted by one special night in Bilbao, of course
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Those years of disappointment being slightly interrupted by one special night in Bilbao, of course
I'm in it. No matter what the football has been like, living up north from when I went to uni it's been a bit lonely as a spurs fan. However, the last few years as my youngest has truly fallen in love with Spurs, and sharing my years of mostly disappointment with him have been the best
November 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I'm in it. No matter what the football has been like, living up north from when I went to uni it's been a bit lonely as a spurs fan. However, the last few years as my youngest has truly fallen in love with Spurs, and sharing my years of mostly disappointment with him have been the best
When they moved from ILR to 5 years LTR, even then they couldn't get a process in place. 5 years to plan, and nothing. It became an anxious farce which turned into an almost automatic grant if ILR
November 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
When they moved from ILR to 5 years LTR, even then they couldn't get a process in place. 5 years to plan, and nothing. It became an anxious farce which turned into an almost automatic grant if ILR
I rarely use that other site anymore, but I have visited and attempted to add a community note, which if approved will end up on all shares of the video
October 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I rarely use that other site anymore, but I have visited and attempted to add a community note, which if approved will end up on all shares of the video
The preposterous nature of it is that, if reports are to be believed, that the fine was issued under s33 EPA 1990. I'd like to see the Council prove that it was controlled waste deposited. It's a misuse of this legislation, which is used to prosecute fly-tipping
October 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The preposterous nature of it is that, if reports are to be believed, that the fine was issued under s33 EPA 1990. I'd like to see the Council prove that it was controlled waste deposited. It's a misuse of this legislation, which is used to prosecute fly-tipping
Nasty Nick from the original Big Brother. No-one would ever guess he'd be the traitor. Again...
October 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Nasty Nick from the original Big Brother. No-one would ever guess he'd be the traitor. Again...
Check out @danneidle.bsky.social's thread about the dodgy shadow Isle of Mann company.
There may be more to this
There may be more to this
October 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Check out @danneidle.bsky.social's thread about the dodgy shadow Isle of Mann company.
There may be more to this
There may be more to this
Imagine cutting away from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk's conference speech for this dangerous bullshit fascist propaganda ,(sky news for one)
September 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Imagine cutting away from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk's conference speech for this dangerous bullshit fascist propaganda ,(sky news for one)
Is it inconsiderate to say that this is what he wanted?
www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk...
www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk...
Charlie Kirk says gun deaths "unfortunately" worth it to ...
The conservative founder of Turning Point USA made the comments following a mass shooting in Nashville last week that resulted in six deaths.
www.newsweek.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Is it inconsiderate to say that this is what he wanted?
www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk...
www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk...
I would agree that if her account is correct, then it's not her fault (and if her account is incorrect, that in itself is a resigning matter).
However, much of the ministerial code means that inadvertent breaches can lead to resignation, cf Amber Rudd
However, much of the ministerial code means that inadvertent breaches can lead to resignation, cf Amber Rudd
September 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I would agree that if her account is correct, then it's not her fault (and if her account is incorrect, that in itself is a resigning matter).
However, much of the ministerial code means that inadvertent breaches can lead to resignation, cf Amber Rudd
However, much of the ministerial code means that inadvertent breaches can lead to resignation, cf Amber Rudd
Maddison, Kulu, Dragusin through injury and Bissouma through either a sale or just because he's lowest in the pecking line in central midfield miss out for me, plus Takai as can't see him featuring enough.
Last one has to be an attacker. Whoever it is will be missed. Possibly Odobert 🙈
Last one has to be an attacker. Whoever it is will be missed. Possibly Odobert 🙈
September 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Maddison, Kulu, Dragusin through injury and Bissouma through either a sale or just because he's lowest in the pecking line in central midfield miss out for me, plus Takai as can't see him featuring enough.
Last one has to be an attacker. Whoever it is will be missed. Possibly Odobert 🙈
Last one has to be an attacker. Whoever it is will be missed. Possibly Odobert 🙈
Because yes, working long hours for little more than minimum wage (potentially under minimum wage, if you actually counted the true hours put in), is the reason immigration lawyers do the job...
September 2, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Because yes, working long hours for little more than minimum wage (potentially under minimum wage, if you actually counted the true hours put in), is the reason immigration lawyers do the job...
The terrorists didn't succeed on this occasion
August 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The terrorists didn't succeed on this occasion
"He"?
Rather presumptuous within the review I believe
Rather presumptuous within the review I believe
August 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"He"?
Rather presumptuous within the review I believe
Rather presumptuous within the review I believe
Has anyone yet been able to answer why the use of violence in order to influence a government in respect of a political aim, has not been pursued as terrorism? And those who invite the violence, as inciting terrorism?
August 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Has anyone yet been able to answer why the use of violence in order to influence a government in respect of a political aim, has not been pursued as terrorism? And those who invite the violence, as inciting terrorism?