Valerie France
@vfrance.bsky.social
Viewing the world from Yorkshire. Always on the lookout for brighter colours, lighter hearts…
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History repeating itself?
UKIP under Nigel Farage controlled Thanet Council and nearly bankrupt it.
Reform UK under Nigel Farage controls Worcestershire Council and it’s on the verge of bankruptcy.
Never trust Reform UK. Imagine a country run by them. We'd be bankrupt with Trussite policies.
UKIP under Nigel Farage controlled Thanet Council and nearly bankrupt it.
Reform UK under Nigel Farage controls Worcestershire Council and it’s on the verge of bankruptcy.
Never trust Reform UK. Imagine a country run by them. We'd be bankrupt with Trussite policies.
February 7, 2026 at 12:22 PM
History repeating itself?
UKIP under Nigel Farage controlled Thanet Council and nearly bankrupt it.
Reform UK under Nigel Farage controls Worcestershire Council and it’s on the verge of bankruptcy.
Never trust Reform UK. Imagine a country run by them. We'd be bankrupt with Trussite policies.
UKIP under Nigel Farage controlled Thanet Council and nearly bankrupt it.
Reform UK under Nigel Farage controls Worcestershire Council and it’s on the verge of bankruptcy.
Never trust Reform UK. Imagine a country run by them. We'd be bankrupt with Trussite policies.
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Ian is also right: this is the absolute WORST SCANDAL to rock a British government since.... well... since.... ummm.... since the last Conservative government under Boris Johnson.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Ian is also right: this is the absolute WORST SCANDAL to rock a British government since.... well... since.... ummm.... since the last Conservative government under Boris Johnson.
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Detailed car registrations data for January now in.
They confirm how dire things are for Tesla.
Only 1 in 200 cars sold in the UK were Tesla, a massive drop from the 1 in 100 this time last year. This despite EV sales surging.
Tesla is Toast!
#TeslaTakedown
www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data...
They confirm how dire things are for Tesla.
Only 1 in 200 cars sold in the UK were Tesla, a massive drop from the 1 in 100 this time last year. This despite EV sales surging.
Tesla is Toast!
#TeslaTakedown
www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data...
UK New Car Registration Data - Latest Figures & Statistics | SMMT
Discover the latest UK car registration data: new car registration statistics, the number of cars in the UK, and more.
www.smmt.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Detailed car registrations data for January now in.
They confirm how dire things are for Tesla.
Only 1 in 200 cars sold in the UK were Tesla, a massive drop from the 1 in 100 this time last year. This despite EV sales surging.
Tesla is Toast!
#TeslaTakedown
www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data...
They confirm how dire things are for Tesla.
Only 1 in 200 cars sold in the UK were Tesla, a massive drop from the 1 in 100 this time last year. This despite EV sales surging.
Tesla is Toast!
#TeslaTakedown
www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data...
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In 2018 Steve Bannon bragged to Jeffrey Epstein about his influence over European politicians including Nigel Farage and that he could “shut down any crypto legislation or anything else we want”.
What is Reform’s first and only piece of draft legislation?
A pro-crypto Bill.
What is Reform’s first and only piece of draft legislation?
A pro-crypto Bill.
February 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM
In 2018 Steve Bannon bragged to Jeffrey Epstein about his influence over European politicians including Nigel Farage and that he could “shut down any crypto legislation or anything else we want”.
What is Reform’s first and only piece of draft legislation?
A pro-crypto Bill.
What is Reform’s first and only piece of draft legislation?
A pro-crypto Bill.
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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“Martin Wrigley MP, a Liberal Democrat member of the Commons technology select committee, called for a parliamentary debate on “the suitability of Palantir” as a supplier to critical national infrastructure” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Calls to halt UK Palantir contracts grow amid ‘lack of transparency’ over deals
Opposition MPs urge Labour to pause public contracts with the US tech firm after attempts to examine deals blocked
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
“Martin Wrigley MP, a Liberal Democrat member of the Commons technology select committee, called for a parliamentary debate on “the suitability of Palantir” as a supplier to critical national infrastructure” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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England's water companies have paid £85bn in dividends.
Borrowed £82.7bn. 35% of customer covers interest payments and shareholder payouts.
Sewage in rivers, insecure water supplies. Customer complaints up 50% last year. No exec prosecuted
Govt response - abolished fines on water companies.
Borrowed £82.7bn. 35% of customer covers interest payments and shareholder payouts.
Sewage in rivers, insecure water supplies. Customer complaints up 50% last year. No exec prosecuted
Govt response - abolished fines on water companies.
Public ownership of water is the only way to deliver security, efficiency, investment and value for money
37 years of privatisation has been a disaster
leftfootforward.org
February 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM
England's water companies have paid £85bn in dividends.
Borrowed £82.7bn. 35% of customer covers interest payments and shareholder payouts.
Sewage in rivers, insecure water supplies. Customer complaints up 50% last year. No exec prosecuted
Govt response - abolished fines on water companies.
Borrowed £82.7bn. 35% of customer covers interest payments and shareholder payouts.
Sewage in rivers, insecure water supplies. Customer complaints up 50% last year. No exec prosecuted
Govt response - abolished fines on water companies.
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Recent voter research by More in Common shows British audiences are far less tolerant of Trump-style disruption than Reform seems to assume. That gap matters. Read Luke Tryl's analysis ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @luketryl.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @luketryl.bsky.social
Is Nigel Farage Britain’s Trump?
Pollster Luke Tryl has been looking at how people view the relationship between Nigel Farage and Donald Trump. Not good news for Reform
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Recent voter research by More in Common shows British audiences are far less tolerant of Trump-style disruption than Reform seems to assume. That gap matters. Read Luke Tryl's analysis ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @luketryl.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @luketryl.bsky.social
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JPMorgan should ‘threaten’ UK over banker tax, Mandelson told Epstein.
Mandelson was Business Secretary at that time in 2009.
After leaving govt in 2010, Mandelson set up an advisory firm called Global Counsel, JPMorgan was a client.
Must be investigated.
archive.is/rzjnQ
Mandelson was Business Secretary at that time in 2009.
After leaving govt in 2010, Mandelson set up an advisory firm called Global Counsel, JPMorgan was a client.
Must be investigated.
archive.is/rzjnQ
archive.is
February 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM
JPMorgan should ‘threaten’ UK over banker tax, Mandelson told Epstein.
Mandelson was Business Secretary at that time in 2009.
After leaving govt in 2010, Mandelson set up an advisory firm called Global Counsel, JPMorgan was a client.
Must be investigated.
archive.is/rzjnQ
Mandelson was Business Secretary at that time in 2009.
After leaving govt in 2010, Mandelson set up an advisory firm called Global Counsel, JPMorgan was a client.
Must be investigated.
archive.is/rzjnQ
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Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
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Why are people annoyed the current government is cleaning up NHS data & removing dead people from waiting lists - and not that previous governments apparently didn't bother?
February 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Why are people annoyed the current government is cleaning up NHS data & removing dead people from waiting lists - and not that previous governments apparently didn't bother?
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Same old Tories
Graphic: Good Law Project
wp.me
January 28, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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Way to go Gavin!
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Way to go Gavin!
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Totally fair play by Thornberry. Angry. We need angry.
It's our sons and daughters being talked about. They're not just cannon fodder to be be ignored by some draft dodger poodle daddy commander in chief of the so called free world.
It's our sons and daughters being talked about. They're not just cannon fodder to be be ignored by some draft dodger poodle daddy commander in chief of the so called free world.
January 22, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Totally fair play by Thornberry. Angry. We need angry.
It's our sons and daughters being talked about. They're not just cannon fodder to be be ignored by some draft dodger poodle daddy commander in chief of the so called free world.
It's our sons and daughters being talked about. They're not just cannon fodder to be be ignored by some draft dodger poodle daddy commander in chief of the so called free world.
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“Sweden’s largest private pension fund has divested $8.8 billion in US Treasuries, the most significant withdrawal yet from American government bonds since Trump’s Greenland crisis erupted, citing “increased risk and unpredictability in US politics,”
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Sweden's Largest Pension Fund Dumps $8.8B in US Bonds | the deep dive
Sweden’s largest private pension fund has divested up to $8.8 billion in US Treasuries, marking the most significant withdrawal yet from American government bonds since President Donald Trump’s Greenl...
thedeepdive.ca
January 23, 2026 at 5:08 AM
“Sweden’s largest private pension fund has divested $8.8 billion in US Treasuries, the most significant withdrawal yet from American government bonds since Trump’s Greenland crisis erupted, citing “increased risk and unpredictability in US politics,”
thedeepdive.ca/swedens-larg...
thedeepdive.ca/swedens-larg...
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I sincerely hope that Andy Burnham decides not to stand in the by-election. All I can forsee with this is a giant mess.
January 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM
I sincerely hope that Andy Burnham decides not to stand in the by-election. All I can forsee with this is a giant mess.
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how far is Davos from Dignitas
January 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
how far is Davos from Dignitas
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What utter fools we were to leave the EU, to destroy our trade, our security, our solidarity & trust & to lose jobs & investment, on the basis of a Special Relationship which didn’t exist.
10 wasted years.
The case to rejoin is being made stronger for us every single day.
10 wasted years.
The case to rejoin is being made stronger for us every single day.
January 20, 2026 at 9:18 PM
What utter fools we were to leave the EU, to destroy our trade, our security, our solidarity & trust & to lose jobs & investment, on the basis of a Special Relationship which didn’t exist.
10 wasted years.
The case to rejoin is being made stronger for us every single day.
10 wasted years.
The case to rejoin is being made stronger for us every single day.
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How big is Greenland?
Its so big it covers up 99% of the Epstein files.
Its so big it covers up 99% of the Epstein files.
January 20, 2026 at 1:32 AM
How big is Greenland?
Its so big it covers up 99% of the Epstein files.
Its so big it covers up 99% of the Epstein files.
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Tory MP Andrew Rosindell on £20 extra UC: "I think there are people that quite like getting the extra £20 but maybe they don’t need it."
Andrew Rosindell, on banning MPs from second jobs: “We have to realise we have human beings who have families & responsibilities”
Absolute bastard.
Andrew Rosindell, on banning MPs from second jobs: “We have to realise we have human beings who have families & responsibilities”
Absolute bastard.
January 18, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Tory MP Andrew Rosindell on £20 extra UC: "I think there are people that quite like getting the extra £20 but maybe they don’t need it."
Andrew Rosindell, on banning MPs from second jobs: “We have to realise we have human beings who have families & responsibilities”
Absolute bastard.
Andrew Rosindell, on banning MPs from second jobs: “We have to realise we have human beings who have families & responsibilities”
Absolute bastard.
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This is such a cool illustration of how the Mercator map distorts the size of Greenland, which looks as big as the whole continent of Africa on that map but is actually the size of Mexico.
January 18, 2026 at 7:43 PM
This is such a cool illustration of how the Mercator map distorts the size of Greenland, which looks as big as the whole continent of Africa on that map but is actually the size of Mexico.
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Tesla sales in Canada drop over 60% in 2025 driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-s...
Tesla Sales in Canada Fell More Than 60% in 2025
Tesla’s once-dominant position in Canada took a dramatic hit in 2025, as a perfect storm of policy changes, trade tensions, and market shifts sent sales tumbling to their lowest level in years. New re...
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January 18, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Tesla sales in Canada drop over 60% in 2025 driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-s...