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Denise Thwaites

@doneill.bsky.social
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Retired former teacher then former publican. Living in Devon since 1997. Labour member,Starmer fan and 🇪🇺. Love football but nevertheless an Evertonian 😥. Love cricket,white ball,red ball any balls.

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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Brexit ‘badly damaged’ our economy says David Lammy, the deputy prime minister also says rejoining the EU customs union would boost economic growth. More and more people are realising the sky doesn’t fall in when you tell the truth about Brexit!
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Finally someone says it.
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Rather than apologising for his antisemitism, Farage demands the BBC apologise for the antisemitism of Alf Garnett, a fictional character created to satirise antisemitism, who was portrayed by a Jewish man.
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The UK right: ‘Why are we supporting so many foreigners, we should be supporting our own in this country’ Government announces plans to lift hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty and to help struggling parents afford baby formula The UK right: ‘No we didn’t mean them’
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
They have to otherwise…….Reform ? 😱
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Strivers v Shirkers! Wouldn’t expect anything less vile and divisive from these rags.
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Resolution Foundation analysis of the Chancellor's Budget: Typical families gain approximately £230 from energy bill support, fuel duty & rail fare measures. Scrapping two-child benefit limit helps over half a million families by an average of £5,000. The Budget is progressive overall, RF finds.
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
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Steve Emm @steveemm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Ask yourself, how long would Keir Starmers premiership, or political career last, if this was "his" history? Then ask why the media still use every opportunity to promote this vile human Farage, as our next PM... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Minimum wage is to rise at above inflation rates from next April. The standard rate will rise 4.1%, 8.5% for the 18-20 age group & 6% for 16-17. This is a further step towards equalising the rates. Inflation is currently 3.6% and is expected to fall further in the coming months... 1/2
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Oh dear, God, Hannan said something sensible.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 24/11/2025
They can't all be wrong 🤷🏽‍♂️
Graphic featuring the following information: 

London is #1

#1 Best city in the world (Resonance consultancy, IPSOS) 
#1 Top travel destination in the world (TripAdvisor)
#1 Capital of music in the world (Seatpick, Timeout)
#1 Nightlife in Europe (Resonance Consultancy, IPSOS)
#1 Most romantic city in the world (Pourmoi, Secret London)
#1 Most prosperous city in the world (Resonance Consultancy, IPSOS)
#1 Most written about city in the world (Aura Print, Secret London)
#1 Most searched-for holiday destination (eDreams, ODIGEO, Secret London)
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Does he even own a suit?
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 18/11/2025
London is a place that truly values diversity, inclusion, equality and opportunity – and is a shining success because of it. I can only imagine that some political commentators don’t like our city because it’s an engine of social progress.
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London proves progressive cities work. No wonder some politicians hate that, writes Sadiq Khan | LBC
We must stand up and defend our liberal, progressive, caring capital
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
"Sgt [name4] suffered a fractured vertebrae and was unable to work for three months. Due to the ongoing impact of the injury, she has been confined to restricted duties" I've removed names from my post, but they are included in the story. This is an ongoing trial - be careful with comments. 3/3
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'Palestine Action activist struck officer with sledgehammer', court hears
Six Elbit Systems protesters caused
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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Marty1981 (uk) @marty1981.eurosky.social · 17/11/2025
The fact this post is still up is pathetic otto. You're lying to people
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Marty1981 (uk) @marty1981.eurosky.social · 17/11/2025
No it's not government policy at all. It's been clarified that it isn't. Was just media speculation which you all got hysterical over
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Two paragraphs from the article, pointing out Telegraph hypocrisy
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
This is just part of Labour's £39bn vision to build the most social homes and affordable homes in more than generation. ✅ £7bn to deliver thousands of social homes across England ✅ Councils building at scale again ✅ £150m to transform brownfield sites www.instagram.com/reel/DQ3-MTs...
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
People still claim Labour do nothing to help our armed forces & veterans. But that is not true. To mark the launch of the government's new Veterans Strategy, here is veterans minister Louise Sandher-Jones telling you what it is all about & how it's a joined up approach to helping veterans.
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Uk government recovers £74 million from asylum hotel firms www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
"Pope Leo said Scripture emphasizes the question that will be posed at the end of the world: 'How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening'..." chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv...
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Pope Leo calls for ‘deep reflection’ about treatment of detained migrants in U.S.
“Many people who have lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what is going on right now,” Chicago-born pope says.
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Spot on.
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Mike @mikem51.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Reform also wants the minimum wages of young people scrapped or reduced so the wealthiest can have tax cuts. A vote for Reform is a vote for poverty especially for those who support his party.
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
I believe the Independent Ethics Advisor has already looked at this and has decided no investigation is needed. Therefore nothing wrong has been done. Nothing to answer for. Time we all moved on and told people still harping on about it to stfu! 5/5
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
When we have a LOTO who admits hacking a website of an MP and changing things - an obvious criminal act - and manages to get away with it without any consequences - then it's about time we levelled that playing field. 4/4
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Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Buxton should be better than this.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
The whiter the area the more likely it is to have a Reform problem. Immigration isn’t the problem, otherwise you’d get Reform in more diverse areas - it’s fear of change among older people.
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Buxton: Why one small town with very little immigration turned to Reform UK
How national concerns affected a local election in the heart of the Peak District.
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
After 412 days, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 has today gained Royal Assent and become law! Thank you Labour for this hugely significant peace of legislation! The Bus Services (No. 2) Act 2025 & Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025 also became law today.
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