Reposted by Denise Thwaites Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Brexit ‘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! 22515145
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Finally someone says it. 36998302
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Rather 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. 561261333
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 04/12/2025The 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’ 12720195
Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Strivers v Shirkers! Wouldn’t expect anything less vile and divisive from these rags. 010
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Resolution 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. 615041
Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Wordle 1,622 2/6 ⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Genius or just luck 🤫 000
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Steve Emm @steveemm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Ask 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.ukNigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmatePeter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers. 34599203
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Minimum 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 65515
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 23/11/2025Oh dear, God, Hannan said something sensible. 87871181
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 24/11/2025They can't all be wrong 🤷🏽♂️ 1127962
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Does he even own a suit? 527110341907
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 18/11/2025London 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.lbc.co.ukLondon proves progressive cities work. No wonder some politicians hate that, writes Sadiq Khan | LBCWe must stand up and defend our liberal, progressive, caring capital 624247
Reposted by Denise Thwaites 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. 3/3bbc.co.uk'Palestine Action activist struck officer with sledgehammer', court hearsSix Elbit Systems protesters caused 23311
Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Wordle 1,614 5/6 🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜🟨🟨🟨⬜ ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩 ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Good 50/50 at stage 5. 000
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Marty1981 (uk) @marty1981.eurosky.social · 17/11/2025The fact this post is still up is pathetic otto. You're lying to people 395
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Marty1981 (uk) @marty1981.eurosky.social · 17/11/2025No 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 2164
Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 16/11/2025Wordle 1,611 6/6 ⬜⬜🟨🟨⬜ 🟨🟨🟨⬜⬜ 🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜ ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Nearly defeated 😔 000
Denise Thwaites @doneill.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Wordle 1,610 6/6 ⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜ ⬜🟩🟩⬜⬜ ⬜🟩🟩⬜⬜ ⬜🟩🟩🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Phew 😮💨 000
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 10/11/2025This 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... 25930
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 11/11/2025People 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. 17338
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Uk government recovers £74 million from asylum hotel firms www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukGovernment recovers £74m from asylum hotel firmsThe amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation. 510636
Reposted by Denise Thwaites 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...chicago.suntimes.comPope 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. 604229266404
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Mike @mikem51.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Reform 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. 012
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 30/10/2025I 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 712015
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 30/10/2025When 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 412923
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025The 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.bbc.comBuxton: Why one small town with very little immigration turned to Reform UKHow national concerns affected a local election in the heart of the Peak District. 1691658503
Reposted by Denise Thwaites Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 27/10/2025After 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. 311840