Vijay - /ʋɪd͡ʒjeɪ/
@vijaychopra.uk
Work for a FinTech, used to work in EdTech but had to pay the bills. | LibDem, News junkie, Urbanist. | Hobbies include TTRPGs, Comics & Star Trek. | Support SaintsFC & The Sirens. | Aspie & a host of neurological disabilities that it's brought alongside.
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What would be hilarious is it Labour continue to collapse, but people still turn out in droves for "Not Farage" & we end up with a Lib Dem-Green led government. Given the way Reform councils are performing, and that they can't defend a by-election, I'm not sure if I'm even joking.
You know what - the more I think about it, the more this absolute banter result at the next election seems underpriced. If the Caerphilly style result ends up happening everywhere at the same time. It'd be hilarious & you read it predicted here first!
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VERY funny that Labour are being pointlessly cruel and haemorrhaging support from their base and yet none of what they're offering is ever going to be enough for the people whose approval they're seeking, WHO could have predicted it
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
VERY funny that Labour are being pointlessly cruel and haemorrhaging support from their base and yet none of what they're offering is ever going to be enough for the people whose approval they're seeking, WHO could have predicted it
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (-1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 17% (+1)
LAB: 16% (+1)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 2% (-1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 19 Nov.
Changes w/ 12 Nov.
RFM: 32% (-1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 17% (+1)
LAB: 16% (+1)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 2% (-1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 19 Nov.
Changes w/ 12 Nov.
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (-1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 17% (+1)
LAB: 16% (+1)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 2% (-1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 19 Nov.
Changes w/ 12 Nov.
RFM: 32% (-1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 17% (+1)
LAB: 16% (+1)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 2% (-1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 19 Nov.
Changes w/ 12 Nov.
How about we replace him with ChatGPT instead of banning it? Would anyone even realise it'd happened?
mister Keir Starmer sir everyone hates you anyway just ban ChatGPT and Twitter and then resign, it's not like it's going to get better anyway, do this for the greater good
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
How about we replace him with ChatGPT instead of banning it? Would anyone even realise it'd happened?
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STAR TREK: PRODIGY is over, but not forgotten, as the animated series and star Kate Mulgrew score a pair of Emmy Award nominations
blog.trekcore.com/2025/11/star...
#StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy
blog.trekcore.com/2025/11/star...
#StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy
STAR TREK: PRODIGY, Kate Mulgrew Nominated for Emmy Awards
STAR TREK: PRODIGY is over, but not forgotten, as the animated series and star Kate Mulgrew score a pair of Emmy Award nominations
blog.trekcore.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
STAR TREK: PRODIGY is over, but not forgotten, as the animated series and star Kate Mulgrew score a pair of Emmy Award nominations
blog.trekcore.com/2025/11/star...
#StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy
blog.trekcore.com/2025/11/star...
#StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy
Come back when you've organised enough to form a labour movement. You need basic class consciousness to carry out a revolution. Now tell me how many Americans would even admit to being working class, let alone organise around the principle of Fraternité?
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Come back when you've organised enough to form a labour movement. You need basic class consciousness to carry out a revolution. Now tell me how many Americans would even admit to being working class, let alone organise around the principle of Fraternité?
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Government has today published its consultation into "earned settlement", the forward alone contains a hot mess of misrepresentation of the current system by the Home Secretary. I would strongly urge anyone affected by the current system to respond.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
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assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Government has today published its consultation into "earned settlement", the forward alone contains a hot mess of misrepresentation of the current system by the Home Secretary. I would strongly urge anyone affected by the current system to respond.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
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Pretty unlikely given we don't have any bananas.
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Pretty unlikely given we don't have any bananas.
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Mahmood really is a disingenuous nasty piece of work. Look, people don't risk their child's life crossing the channel to boost their own claim. Mahmood's own policies of restricting family reunion does mean more children will be making channel crossings though.
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Mahmood really is a disingenuous nasty piece of work. Look, people don't risk their child's life crossing the channel to boost their own claim. Mahmood's own policies of restricting family reunion does mean more children will be making channel crossings though.
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a side note, but "Keir Starmer vowed to curb net migration...migrants to wait as long as 10 years to apply to settle in the UK instead of automatically gaining settled status after five years." there IS NO AUTOMATIC SETTLING! this is *not a thing that exists*, @andrewgregory.com. Labour made that up
The predictable knee jerk incompetence of this government. Instead of addressing the material problems in people lives they scapegoat immigration and make the material problems worse. 50k nurse could quit the UK!
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests
Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
a side note, but "Keir Starmer vowed to curb net migration...migrants to wait as long as 10 years to apply to settle in the UK instead of automatically gaining settled status after five years." there IS NO AUTOMATIC SETTLING! this is *not a thing that exists*, @andrewgregory.com. Labour made that up
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tfw when: you've got your 2nd year seminar group doing a SWOT analysis on the Greens, you're talking about possible attack lines that might be used against Zack Polanski, and it becomes clear that none of them has heard of this story, so (now you've mentioned it) you have to explain it to them.😱🥵
Polanski apologises over claim he can increase women’s breast sizes with his mind
Several Labour MPs have criticised the new Green Party leader over the claims, with one describing them as ‘grim’
www.independent.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
tfw when: you've got your 2nd year seminar group doing a SWOT analysis on the Greens, you're talking about possible attack lines that might be used against Zack Polanski, and it becomes clear that none of them has heard of this story, so (now you've mentioned it) you have to explain it to them.😱🥵
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Babe wake up! New Stargate 😺!
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November 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Babe wake up! New Stargate 😺!
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File under: Labour appearing surprised to discover that all taxes are unpopular and (almost) all spending is popular
Either you support a tax on wealthier people or you don’t.
on.ft.com/44azcE6 Rachel Reeves under pressure to scale back Budget raid on expensive homes
on.ft.com/44azcE6 Rachel Reeves under pressure to scale back Budget raid on expensive homes
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
File under: Labour appearing surprised to discover that all taxes are unpopular and (almost) all spending is popular
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A thing that I remember vividly from GE2015 is when you'd knock on the door of a never-gonna-be-hit-by-the-mansion-tax house that was never going to be hit by a mansion tax who really thought their house's inflated price meant it might be close to it. Turns out that has spread to officials!
I sometimes feel like I am going mad.
Owning a £1.5m home is not normal in London or the South East of England.
Owning a £1.5m home is not normal in London or the South East of England.
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
A thing that I remember vividly from GE2015 is when you'd knock on the door of a never-gonna-be-hit-by-the-mansion-tax house that was never going to be hit by a mansion tax who really thought their house's inflated price meant it might be close to it. Turns out that has spread to officials!
To everyone in 2019 who told me I should vote Labour, to keep the Tories from being too racist - care to comment on the current government?
(I voted Lib Dem & still got a Labour MP - but was thoroughly dogpiled online)
(I voted Lib Dem & still got a Labour MP - but was thoroughly dogpiled online)
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
To everyone in 2019 who told me I should vote Labour, to keep the Tories from being too racist - care to comment on the current government?
(I voted Lib Dem & still got a Labour MP - but was thoroughly dogpiled online)
(I voted Lib Dem & still got a Labour MP - but was thoroughly dogpiled online)
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for comparison (and it's not a direct comparison): when my wife arrived here at the start of 2016, they added a third language test but you only had to do it if you'd arrived within 6 months of it being introduced. expanding that out to "major rules can change inside of a 5 year period" is very bad
The government is announcing changes to indefinite leave to remain ahead of its consultation on these measures. Some changes will apply to those in the UK now who gave arrived in the last 4-5 years
November 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
for comparison (and it's not a direct comparison): when my wife arrived here at the start of 2016, they added a third language test but you only had to do it if you'd arrived within 6 months of it being introduced. expanding that out to "major rules can change inside of a 5 year period" is very bad
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"It would mean more people could benefit from those frequent Central Line services. It is exactly what I hoped this Labour government might do.
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
The Weekly Howl
The British government just did something I agree with, and it feels almost gross to mention it. Also: who invented the week? And some Beeching-themed maps.
jonn.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
"It would mean more people could benefit from those frequent Central Line services. It is exactly what I hoped this Labour government might do.
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
This government doesn't actually seem to believe in anything, that's why they can U-turn like Boris Johnson. They're just as intellectually hollow. Say what you want about Blair or Thatcher or even Cameron - you knew where they stood
Either you support a tax on wealthier people or you don’t.
on.ft.com/44azcE6 Rachel Reeves under pressure to scale back Budget raid on expensive homes
on.ft.com/44azcE6 Rachel Reeves under pressure to scale back Budget raid on expensive homes
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
This government doesn't actually seem to believe in anything, that's why they can U-turn like Boris Johnson. They're just as intellectually hollow. Say what you want about Blair or Thatcher or even Cameron - you knew where they stood
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Reminder - this doesnt just affect trans people.
Hannah Botterman is a icon and English legend - is scared to go to the loo alone in case people now challenge her.
And this advice would entirely empower them.
Hannah Botterman is a icon and English legend - is scared to go to the loo alone in case people now challenge her.
And this advice would entirely empower them.
November 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Reminder - this doesnt just affect trans people.
Hannah Botterman is a icon and English legend - is scared to go to the loo alone in case people now challenge her.
And this advice would entirely empower them.
Hannah Botterman is a icon and English legend - is scared to go to the loo alone in case people now challenge her.
And this advice would entirely empower them.
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I am honored that our show, Star Trek: Prodigy, is nominated for @theemmys.tv for both Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Multiple Role Voice Performer. I love Janeway and portraying her is a delight, in all her forms.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I am honored that our show, Star Trek: Prodigy, is nominated for @theemmys.tv for both Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Multiple Role Voice Performer. I love Janeway and portraying her is a delight, in all her forms.
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X is in clear + systemic breach of its legal duties in the UK to remove unlawful content from its platform.
Proof: when X users abuse + harass others with the racial slur "paki", X reporting system defends the racist abuse in more than 90% of cases reported.
A new thread documenting this.
Proof: when X users abuse + harass others with the racial slur "paki", X reporting system defends the racist abuse in more than 90% of cases reported.
A new thread documenting this.
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
X is in clear + systemic breach of its legal duties in the UK to remove unlawful content from its platform.
Proof: when X users abuse + harass others with the racial slur "paki", X reporting system defends the racist abuse in more than 90% of cases reported.
A new thread documenting this.
Proof: when X users abuse + harass others with the racial slur "paki", X reporting system defends the racist abuse in more than 90% of cases reported.
A new thread documenting this.
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Happy International Men's day 2025!
November 19, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Happy International Men's day 2025!
What surprises me most here is how Farage never got his head, or at least his ankles kicked in at school if everyone agrees this is how he behaved. Is it only my circles who've got a story of just violence violently if they've got a story of racist bullies. Even in public school.
Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite.
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
What surprises me most here is how Farage never got his head, or at least his ankles kicked in at school if everyone agrees this is how he behaved. Is it only my circles who've got a story of just violence violently if they've got a story of racist bullies. Even in public school.
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Not sure how Labour can fully square the circle between admitting that Reform's proposals to deport children are racist, but their plans for deport children, even if born and raised in the UK, are "fair and compassionate".
November 19, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Not sure how Labour can fully square the circle between admitting that Reform's proposals to deport children are racist, but their plans for deport children, even if born and raised in the UK, are "fair and compassionate".
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🚨🚨 Huge revelations about Farage from those who knew him in his youth. On the record.
"He would be sort of singing these kind of ‘gas ’em all’ sort of songs”
“I have a very strong memory of him using the W-word...and the P-word for those of south Asian origin"
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
"He would be sort of singing these kind of ‘gas ’em all’ sort of songs”
“I have a very strong memory of him using the W-word...and the P-word for those of south Asian origin"
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🚨🚨 Huge revelations about Farage from those who knew him in his youth. On the record.
"He would be sort of singing these kind of ‘gas ’em all’ sort of songs”
“I have a very strong memory of him using the W-word...and the P-word for those of south Asian origin"
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
"He would be sort of singing these kind of ‘gas ’em all’ sort of songs”
“I have a very strong memory of him using the W-word...and the P-word for those of south Asian origin"
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...