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Yes , thinking of my friends in the mining and construction industry who paid NI all their lives and died before or just after pensionable age . Thinking too of the people who demonise older people , but do not point the finger of blame at the elite power holders
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Governments built an economy based on services and consumer capitalism …..buying ’ stuff ‘ . Cheap imported goods , cheap money , cheap food ….all reliant on an increased labour force in an ageing society . So overseas labour needed to sustain that model . Plus care for ageing population.
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A reminder of the situation that many children will face today and everyday . Displaced from their homes and loved ones ; traumatised How adults can teach compassion and empathy to overcome those who use hate and fear to dominate . ‘ Give Peace a Chance ‘
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Can’t read article but I understand it refers to English nationalism . As I mentioned before can this movement be compared to colonised countries fighting for freedom under the banner of nationalism ? My late mother pushing back against 2nd class citizenship , her language sidelined ?
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So Starmer has an England flag in his home ….not a Welsh or Scottish one , but English . When Starmer talks of The Nation ….to which nation is he referring ? Britain and England have been conflated over time . Westminster is in charge of finance Brexit …Scotland and N Ireland ?
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United Kingdom ….a union of nations , Wales , England , Scotland , devolved Northern Ireland. Britain isn’t a nation .
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The Masque of Anarchy .Shelley ‘ And last came anarchy . I AM GOD and KING and LAW ‘ ‘ Hope , that maiden most serene Was walking with a quiet mien : ‘
A year into government, Labour partnering with private capital indicates abandoned principles and prioritisation of corporate interests Cleisthenes’ Disciple northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/opi...
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The role of private equity in social care . Will the Adult Social Care inquiry look into that ? Public money transfer .
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Post war reconstruction and Welfare State based on nuclear family ….male breadwinner , wife the physical and emotional family support. A return to the multigenerational living arrangement as houses become unaffordable , with women/mothers used as a taxable labour force.
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The role of Private Equity in care provision Public money siphoned into private profit . When Reeves announces finance is the jewel in the crown of the economy , is Labour too fearful of Capital ?
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Contraception Revolution . 50 years ago needed proof of marriage status or engagement to get The Pill Needed husbands written permission for IUD Rape within marriage was legal .
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Copy and pasted Tory initiative without any cost and benefit assessment ? Greater Lincolnshire combined authority near identical Tory plan …reported by Grimsby Live .
In case you missed it: Briefing: how to come to the UK from France under the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme | Sonia Lenegan
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Labour adopting Tory policy ? Any cost and benefit assessment by Labour ?
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Plus the fact Britain doesn’t have a National Flag . Britain is a union of nations , not one nation .
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BBC News …..’ former actor ‘ . Why choose that description only BBC ?
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Why did the ‘ former actor ‘ description have to be included .
Gaining wisdom, losing wisdom Aeschlyus, one of the greatest Ancient Greek playwright and poet, is still relevant today. His work preaches us to learn from the past and yet today, most people have yet to learn their lessons northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/hist...
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Apologies sent my last reply to the wrong person , not meant for you .sorry
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Applying for asylum is not breaking the rules
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Applying for asylum is not ‘ breaking the rules ‘
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Government using inflammatory language …’ alarming spike ‘ and ‘ clamp down ‘ and ‘ we will remove you ‘ . Intimidating , alarmist emotive speech .
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‘ clamp down’ on international students overstaying their welcome . So demonising all international students using inflammatory language .
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They are claiming asylum legally
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OK , student spends three years studying , paying for tuition board and lodging all to claim asylum . You really believe that ?
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Yvette Cooper today pushing the idea that immigration is the foremost problem . No , its government reinforcing bigotry while failing to provide a framework of values and beliefs which support public well being .
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So why does Starmer go along with it ? Over riding personal ambition ? Wooed and exploited ? Lacks political nous? Lacks emotional intelligence? Weak ? He agrees with his advisors?
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Who gains from the ensuing chaos ? Who is pushing the agenda of hate both here and the US ?
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Everyday I wake up to more appalling news from this government . Just hope they find a little compassion and send help to those in Sudan and Afghanistan .
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Who is running this country ? Running it into the ground ? Every day something more appalling to wake up to. Universities struggling ….lets make it worse . Shortage of skilled labour ….lets make it worse . Denigrate immigrants ….lets make it worse . Isolate Britain …..let’s make it worse.
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Especially as he heads the government of the whole of the United Kingdom , a union of nations , not just England .
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The end of the dominant two party system in Britain ? No overall majority , a new way of governing by consensus and cooperation. Or floundering in indecision?
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So the majority of progressive voters disagree
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The end of the dominant two party system . Time for cooperation between MPs not rivalry . The well being of the population being the main focus . A phoenix arising from the ashes of chaos
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Wasn’t it Theresa May’s Tory election manifesto that introduced the idea of leaving the ECHR . After the Abu Hamza / US issue.
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Abu Hamza / Theresa May / US link ? Conspiracy theorist moi …never .
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Labour welcoming refugees …..how do they claim asylum . Deemed illegal and returned if they come on small boats . So how …..Hong Kong , Ukraine , Afghanistan , Sudan , Gaza ? How ?
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Starmer on X ‘ I am clear; we will not reward illegal entry . If you cross the Channel unlawfully, you will be detained and sent back ‘ So Mr Starmer how do refugees fleeing war , starvation , harm etc. claim asylum ….through a complex on line form ? Time limited , no mistakes allowed.
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Seeking refuge via small boats was deemed to be illegal . The method of transport was illegal . Easy them to transfer the term illegal from small boats to people .
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British class system where one group denigrates another , treats others as inferior . class position assessed through a mix of the subjective and objective. Treats occupation, culture as either inferior or superior. Treats middle class culture as the one working class should emulate .
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Those who get pleasure from others pain ?
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Can’t read the article , but does Heath define what he means by Working Class ? Is the debate based on a nebulous concept , one that tries to appeal to the subjective , to emotion , to past memories and experience. So opening an argument aiming to divide and inflame
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Is the Union Flag considered to be the National Flag ? We live in the United Kingdom which is a union of nations , with different flags . What message would flying the Union Flag in give ?
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Or reading Disraeli’s Two Nations ; between which there is no intercourse and no sympathy.
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Or paying £1.70 library fine .
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On Winter Fuel Allowance ? On PIP ? Issues that resonated with the public , not easily forgotten.
Whether protests small/massive, most useful simple thing local + national reports can do is to give estimates of numbers of protestors/counterprotestors, alongside pix Newsdesks often don't see one march of 5000+ people as newsworthy. Tend to much over-report 2000 people split across 20 locations
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Reminiscent of Henry VIII Great Bible which had the Kings portrait printed on its title page
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From BBC Newssite 1 11 2023 . Chris Mason article ‘ Stiletto row official ………’ ‘ We already know that in Spring 2020, senior government officials spoke to Buckingham Palace to express their concerns about Boris Johnson’s conduct in office ‘
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Of interest , from BBCNewsite 1 11 2023 . Chris Mason ‘ We already know that in Spring 2020, senior government officials spoke to Buckingham Palace to express their concerns about Boris Johnson’s conduct in office’ . From article Stiletto row official Helen Mac Namara……
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The idea that being English was the norm ….the pinnacle of achievement ….that other cultures were lesser ? No need to trumpet identity , to prove anything , an inner confidence But England is divided still by social class re Disraeli’s Two Nations . A dynamic class movement happening ?
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Doesn’t the whole Britain / England conflation in the past add another dimension ? The Union flag was adopted as a symbol to unite Britain and Empire , while the English cross was sidelined , then adopted as a symbol of both English nationalism and English sporting pride.
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Local libraries and community hubs in my area hold creative classes open to those on benefits . Men in sheds , social prescribing opportunities also.
Considering people seeking asylum living in hotels get less than a tenner per week, and those in other accommodation get less than 50 quid, this really is performative nonsense from the Home Office. People aren't buying fur coats and snowmobiles FFS. 1/ www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Yes , happened to me this week . Civility scraped away to reveal the inhumanity beneath . Still reeling .
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Cut leeks ? Investigation via Google .
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And Starmer still on about MY government , how about OUR government Labour Party .
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Had a face to face confrontation with a true believer who stated categorically that migrants were first in the queue in A and E departments . That asylum seekers should not be housed , fed or given any money . No reasoning . No thought . Will Epping now be a focus for such hatred
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So the media couldn’t find any other topics to report . Why was a small in size meeting held in an aircraft hanger given such publicity . Headline news …..propaganda broadcast worldwide .
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50+ years ago a proper dinner at lunchtime was the norm in Britain. Shops shut , many workers went home for a cooked meal . All changed when the great idol Work was revered . Influence of London commuter belt, luncheon vouchers, maybe
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Farage undoubtedly has oratory skills , able to project his message with clarity to appeal to the dissatisfied and those who dislike established authority . Who has the charisma , the power to counter his proposals in a similar direct way . Who can get Farage’s media attention , also .
We are filled with anguish to see human beings seeking refuge facing the threat of further violence and intimidation. Too many politicians are fanning the flames of division when they should be voices for peace. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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My last 3 emails to my MP got MAILER-DAEMON failure notice . Happened before . Strange .
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Jenrick and the Sun moaning as usual . Gradgrinds denying that occupational therapy helps heal trauma and maintains calm . Mindfulness activities are OK if it keeps UK workers from complaining about working conditions , but not for people seeking refuge.
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Can’t read the whole article , but one thought English / British classism has a long history . Disraeli’s ‘ Two Nations ; between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy ‘ I have lived in England , Wales and Scotland …often feel England behaves like a colonised nation class wise.
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Amazing view which helps me put matters into perspective .
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Britain or England ?
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OK ….UK gov built an economy based on services and consumer capitalism . Cheap food , hospitality, cheap imported goods , distribution centres , all of which needed an increased labour force , cheap cash . Actively recruit overseas labour to grow economy . Pre Brexit .
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Am I right ? Support for asylum seekers, eg hotel bills , is funded from the Overseas Aid budget ….money already allocated . Processing costs funded by the Home Office = new money ? Less money available to help developing countries = + migrants.
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Re . Executive Order from the White House June 16 th 25 US / UK deal ‘ The General Terms outline a historic trade deal that provides American companies unprecedented access to British markets while bolstering the national security and economy of the United States’
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Re . Executive Order White House June 16 th 2025 on US deal ‘ The General Terms outline a historic trade deal that provides American companies unprecedented access to British markets while bolstering the national security and economy of the United States’
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What was the effect of the Abu Hamza issue and the ECHR on Tory thinking i e Theresa May in 2016 ?
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Setting up the UK as a rival to our nearest trading bloc . Increasing the price of food. A trade deal with the US that Trump’s Executive Order June 16 th , says opens up British markets to US companies.
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A chance for Westminster to centralise even more power .
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Switched off .
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Marking ‘ their ‘ territory by using lampposts . Novel .
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MAILER-DAEMON failure notice to emails ….AI ?
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Stream of consciousness. Showman speech , a talent exploited by others, now degenerating into rambling
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Problem …Vote Leave used psychological operations to win . Created a cult which many embraced. Embed Brexit into the psyche. Therefore an attack on Brexit = a personal attack on the Brexit believer .
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Successful then , delivered his supporters agenda .
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And both with huge chips on shoulders ….rejected by others , trying to cover their underlying bone deep insecurity, while convincing themselves that they are in the right at the same time. A right mix , a mess . We suffer .
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Chaos merchants want their particular Phoenix to rise from the ashes of a weakened UK
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Farage’s fantasy . Disruptors desire . Far Right frenzy. The West weakened . Progressives purged. Objective obtained . Alliteration complete
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I commented on this last time . My fear …..the I pretending to be We and getting away with it . Populism ? I am on your side , believe me . We are We ( fooled you says I )
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A meeting in an aircraft hanger led by a fantasist with a small audience gets its fantasies broadcast worldwide by a willing media . Who gains from disruption , from chaos , from division ? Ideologues waiting in the wings to take their chance , to roll back universal human rights .
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A party with small number of MPs led by a fantasist gets its views broadcast worldwide . Leading articles on BBC , CH 4 , ITV etc. Why and how ? Why on both sides of the Atlantic does harmful fantasy politics win
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A fantasist with friends in powerful places . Friends who are disruptors , who revel and gain from chaos
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ITV and Ch 4 both amplifying Farage far right fantasy . At least Ch4 putting forward a counter argument , but Farage ‘s fantasy will be the one that sticks .
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A weak pariah state , maybe that’s the aim of Farage’s backers .
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Just re read the Margaret Mead quotation on the signs of civilisation being a healed human femur . Compassion and empathy being illustrated, unlike those who regard sentiment as a weakness ….Social Darwinians .
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‘ not serious ‘ sounds like an ineffectual headmaster addressing a restless assembly .
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Why has the BBC broadcast his pontificating on lunchtime news today ….. Farage in full flow as the lead story
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Social Darwinism…..chaos needed so that only those deemed as the best survive .
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BBC News at one o’clock ….Farage in his full splendour .
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Is the principle of Human Rights a universal belief? The belief that everyone is of equal worth . Those who don’t , maybe are trying to recruit a disposable army to bolster their power. To create a hierarchy of rights for the chosen few . Weaponising fear to woo the dissatisfied.
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A reminder of Disraeli ‘s ‘ Two Nations ; between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy………..’ British class system still alive and well .
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Farage on BBC breakfast yet again
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I suppose my late Nationalist mother wasn’t fighting against being deemed second class in her country of birth . Against her language being erased , against another culture and centre of power taking over . Nationalism is not a simple issue . Both love and fear exploited by ideologues?
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Government enquiry needed into the role of private equity in the care system ….or is Labour afraid of the power of Capital ….Finance is the jewel in the crown of the economy says Reeves . Private finance taking their profit from public money .