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Rachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 18h

"The party has also said it would look closer at whether parents' earnings and savings should be factored into welfare payments for their children" So according to the Tories, it's wrong to means-test benefits for boomers... but totally fine to do so for their adult children children.

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Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s

The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 10h

Former Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas is the one who started the Capita contract. You may know Capita from their starring role in the Civil Service Pensions scandal, and Dan Thomas from resigning in disgrace. Great to see them out of Barnet for good! www.barnetlabour.org.uk/2026/10/01/b...

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Barnet Council ‘Takes Back Control’ as Capita contracts come back in-house - Barnet Labour Party - Barnet Labour Party

Barnet Council is taking back control after the era of mass outsourcing is coming to an end at the local authority. Under the Conservatives, Barnet adopted an ‘EasyCouncil’ approach where almost every...

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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 29/09/2026

The triple lock on the State Pension is a terribly designed policy that manages to both under-deliver and over-cost. The money saved from adjusting it could be far better spent elsewhere ⤵️ buff.ly/dviy5zU

David Willetts, President of the Resolution Foundation, said:
“The Prime Minister deserves credit for announcing what many politicians have been saying in private for some time – that the triple lock is unsustainable and needs to go. Continuing with the policy into the next parliament and beyond could end up costing tens of billions of pounds a year – money that could be far better spent elsewhere.”

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Every private conversation in Westminster: "Well the triple lock obviously has to go at some point". Every commentator on Burnham: "completely mad to propose getting rid of triple lock - political suicide".

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I've never read or watched anything about Theranos or anything Nathan Fielder's ever done but this movie looks amazing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvW_...

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You Can See Everything | Official Trailer HD | A24

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

1/ The "Zionism is Racism" motion, to be debated at the Green Party conference in Brighton on 2–4 October, and the literature produced to support it, are deeply troubling.

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Jewish Labour Movement @jewishlabour.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Jewish Labour Movement wishes you well over the fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur. G’mar chatima tova ✡️

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Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

So much of the right these days have a massive patriotism problem. This guy: - is a tax exile (left long before this govt) - hates his own country while complaining he doesn’t get big enough subsidies from it - laments the manufacturing hit from a Brexit he supported www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK

Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 18/09/2026

More officers. Smarter tech. Record funding. Fewer places for phone thieves to hide.

Bar chart showing 'theft from the person' 42% lower, 'personal robbery' 33% lower, 'vehicle crime' 33% lower. Text above reads "Targeted policing is making a difference in Westminster. More officers and Sur-Ron e-bikes are helping cut crime across Westminster, with significant reductions in theft, including phone theft." Text below bar chart reads "Source: MOPAC analysis of MPS recorded crime data (12 months to August 2026 vs previous 12 months. London Datastore 02/09/2026. Recorded crime data is subject to future revision".

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Jewish Labour Movement @jewishlabour.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

As we approach Rosh Hashanah, we’d like to wish Shana Tova from all of us at the Jewish Labour Movement. We wish everyone a happy, healthy and sweet new year!

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Yachad @yachad.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg on @news.sky.com speaking out against the rampant settler violence he has personally witnessed. He represents another voice in the Jewish community stressing the necessity of the UK government taking action on Israeli settlements.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is one of those extraordinary statements that says everything I wish I could articulate but couldn’t find the words for. Highly recommend reading it if you haven’t.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Speaking for no one but myself, I find this kind of purity testing from (non-Jewish) Justin Webb somewhat antisemitic. Who is he to say what antisemitism means to any Jew?

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Kevin McKenna MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk · 08/09/2026

Masked thugs turning up to intimidate and cause disorder have no place on our streets. I am asking whether our laws are fit for purpose when it comes to groups that organise intimidation and disorder. Political disagreement is part of democracy. Violence and intimidation are not.

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Hugo Rifkind @hugorifkind.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Not to put words in anyone's mouths, but look out for the prominent British, Jewish, otherwise vociferous Zionists who are notable absentees from the chorus attacking the Uk's new sanctions. Because even among those who traditionally take a pro-Israel view, settlements are a big dividing line.

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Jewish Labour Movement @jewishlabour.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Jewish Labour Movement statement on the Government's announcement on Israel and Palestine.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Come shake a lulav at Conference!

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Jewish Labour Movement @jewishlabour.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

JLM at Labour Party Conference 2026! Our annual JLM Reception will be taking place once again at Conference. We look forward to seeing members, friends and allies. 📅 Monday 28 September ⏰ 7pm to 8pm 📍 Premium Live Lounge, M&S Arena RSVP🔗 jewishlabour.uk/jlmlabconfre...

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Cartographers for Social Equality played the long game

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Finally got round to seeing the Odyssey - most of the dialogue was shite but that's OK because I couldn't hear it over the Dune 1-level annoying music. I love Goransson but he's done so much better.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

There’s currently an orchestra playing beautiful music in St James’ Park and letting people try conducting, and honestly I’ve never wanted to do anything less in my life

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ah yes, the old Dead Emperor strategy, a Lynton Crosby classic

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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 04/09/2026

So, if I understand Nigel Farage's argument correctly it is: "Everyone I trusted and elevated into a position of responsibility is constantly doing crimes that benefit me but of which I somehow have no knowledge. I am a man with the character, judgement, and intelligence to run the country." Ok.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This line is a bonkers thing to say out loud in any context

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The tiny moment in the Reform expose that stood out to me was James Orr admiting that the donation was illegal while seemingly oblivious to the waiter standing right next to him.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Gosh, we really need more leaders like Gordon Brown

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Make your favorite film sound as boring as possible without giving away the title. An American cafe-owner considers returning home but decides not to.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 28/08/2026

Some of London’s detractors are determined to paint a picture of a city becoming less safe. The facts tell a different story. These crimes are down ⬇️

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This is a terrible solution to a very real problem. I’ve seen so many people come to their MP crying because they’re unable to deal with government forms. It’s a bigger part of the “Britain is Broken” feeling than most politicos seem to realise

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I am once again asking the BBC to let me get news alwrts about everything except the Sussexes

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Is this the norm? If you’re expected to donate one of your own books then fine, but if not this is just weird

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Tyron @tyron.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

At the point you're on a one-woman hate campaign against Caroline Lucas, you really have to wonder how expansive your definition of 'Zionist' is and quite how many people are being defined as outside your tent

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This is without question the wildest platform I’ve ever seen for an election. Once again, medieval antisemitism with Jew replaced with Zionist finding success in the modern Green party.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 19/08/2026

This stopped me in my tracks. An independent study by @qmul.bsky.social has found that after ULEZ was introduced, children’s lungs grew faster in Central London and have now caught up with children outside of the capital. Incredible.

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Ben Zaranko @benzaranko.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The UK economy grew at an annualised rate of 2% over the first half of 2026. Spending by both households and businesses has been unexpectedly resilient to the war in the Middle East. We should expect some slow down in the second half of the year, but still: very good news. t.co/2ynTgr0vgO

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Daniel Sugarman @danielsugarman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I've written about the Joshua Bonehill-Paine saga www.jewishnews.co.uk/politics-ext...

In 2011, a young Conservative party member broke into a police station late at night. When he was subsequently arrested by the police, he told them that he had used his Conservative Party membership card to force the lock and open the door.
At the time, Joshua Bonehill-Paine had recently failed in his attempt to be selected as a local council candidate in South Somerset. But 15 years later, after becoming a Neo-Nazi and being found guilty of a number of further offences in the interim, including inciting racial hatred against Jews and racially aggravated harassment against then-Labour MP Luciana Berger, he didn’t need to use his Conservative membership card to force any doors – the party itself opened the door for him. Bonehill-Paine, who had renounced his past beliefs, was finally selected as a council candidate in South Somerset.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Ah yes, those good-faith actors the Campaign Against Antisemitism! I would have more time for Joshua Bonehill-Paine if he spent his time trying to bring people together, not making an AI video called "another speccy twat" about the PM. This is not a sign of someone trying to bring people together!

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Daniel Sugarman @danielsugarman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Is it possible to recant previous despicable views? Yes. But for me to view a change as sincere, I'd like to see evidence of significant work such a person has specifically done with key charities/communal organisations in the sector they previously targeted. And I don't see any here.

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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Vice President Karen Newman's statement on the selection of Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a Conservative Party Candidate.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

By this point in the last Parliament, Starmer had changed the perception of Labour with his response to Partygate/Durham, which gave him a hearing. What has she done to get a hearing from the electorate? Being OK at PMQs isn't enough to make people think that you should be PM.

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Jewish Labour Movement @jewishlabour.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Jewish Labour Movement statement on Diane Abbott’s readmission to the Labour Party.

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Desperately fleeing the Soviets

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The fact that we never got a Duggan spin-off radio series where he goes round decking aliens in 70s Paris is a crime. Watch City of Death if you haven’t. youtu.be/MCbTWaoCsRk?...

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Doctor Who: What a wonderful butler, he's so violent - City of Death

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Can’t wait for the epic fight scene where Timothee Chalamet as Young Ancient Mariner fight the Albatross

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Ben Combe @benjcombe.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The phrase Death Tax is maybe the most effective political line of my lifetime. Its damage to our country is vast.

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