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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

it is, but she’s appealing so fingers crossed. Thanks Alice.🤞

jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

it’s not easy Alice, this fellow sounds like a ball of jealousy and misogyny wrapped in biitter rage. My daughter loves everything you do, so I’m buying it for her but will likely pinch it back to read first. Keep up the good work! ps she failed regional anatomy @ UoB by 0.075% - asked to leave! :-(

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Making a lasagne - should I do the same?

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Morning Martin, have you heard the news that that the govt is to decouple energy costs from the price of gas (through the deeply flawed marginal pricing system). Ed Milliband discussed it this morning and mentioned that Rachel Reeves would announce the detail later today. Have you seen the proposal?

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

That is so unspeakably sad. Your country has endured insufferable pain - justice will, in time, prevail.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Have you just been to the dentist Simon. Seem to be sporting a fetching lisp. 😊

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

It leaves us stuck in a “gas trap” paying global-crisis inflated prices for British wind and sunshine.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The UK doesn’t price power on the average cost, but on the cost of the last element of the energy mix, almost always gas. Gas makes only about 30% of our power, but it sets the price around 98% of the time. When gas prices soar, so do everyone’s electricity bills, even for wind and solar.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Did you receive Teriparatide Iain? My mum has been offered this for her osteoporosis and she‘s heard great things about it.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This is class Euan and apt indeed. This is the day your life will surely change.....

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The Result: When global gas prices spike, electricity bills rocket instantly, even if the wind is blowing and the sun is shining.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Key Facts: The System: Known as the "Merit Order" or "Pay‑as‑Clear" model. The Flaw: All generators — even cheap renewables — get paid the same rate as the most expensive generator used at that moment (usually gas).

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

And crucially — gas is traded on international markets, so UK production makes no real difference to what we pay. Even if we produced enough gas to meet all our needs, the price wouldn’t fall, because it’s set by global supply and demand, not local output.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The "Gas Trap" We are stuck in a 'gas trap': gas only generates about 30% of our power, but under the marginal pricing system, it sets the wholesale price 98% of the time. We’re paying Putin‑inflated prices for British wind and sunshine.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The "Last One In" Rule: UK energy isn't priced on average cost, but on the marginal cost, the price of the very last unit of power needed to keep the lights on. Since expensive gas is almost always that 'last unit,' it acts as a price floor that drags up the cost of every wind and solar farm.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

"Shopping Basket" Analogy: Our energy market works like a supermarket where if you buy a bottle of vintage champagne and a pint of milk, the shop charges you champagne prices for both. Because we still need some gas to meet peak demand, its sky‑high cost sets the price for the cheap renewables too.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I don't think our politicians or media understand energy pricing and the impact it continues to have on the cost of living crisis. Ending marginal pricing could slash consumer bills and save business and industry a fortune.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Have switched to Roman Empire - curling was way too stressful. My daughter loves your lectures at UoB medicine. 🥌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😢

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Surely George Orwell? You could garner a few more quotes.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Doh! Try again….Heady cheese, you say? That’s the Piccalily line — Rush hour ploughman’s pong!

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Heady cheese, you say? That’s the Piccalily line, mate — Rush hour ploughman’s pong.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Darren Jones said this morning that the OBR commentary on their report is not usually provided but was given upon request by the Treasury Committee (who have apparently never asked for such before).

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I think they’d be supporting Scotland mate; best supporters in the world. Let’s hope most of our matches are in Canada and Mexico eh. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I have Scottish chums who are worried that the ESTA application requirement, re entry to the USA, to notify the authorities of their social media profiles, will mean that they’ll be refused entry for the World Cup because of their postings about Trump. Thoughts…?

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Gas plants sell power in a flexible, short-run balancing market. Consumer-facing prices reflect cheaper renewable/nuclear power instead of being set by gas. Impact: ✔ Could lower wholesale prices by 20–40% because gas no longer sets the clearing price. ✔ Encourages investment in low-carbon power.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

1. Split the Market (Electricity Market Split / Market Zoning / Two-Market System) Separate “firm/cheap” generation (renewables, nuclear) from “variable/expensive” gas generation. How it works Low-marginal-cost generators (wind, solar, nuclear, hydro) sell power in a long-term, fixed-price market.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Dale, call Sheila Foggarty on LBC, she’s talking about this now and has no understanding of it…

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

What about addressing marginal cost pricing in the energy market Dale? That would curb inflation, ease household finances and encourage growth, in due course increasing the tax take and improving public finances?

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Morning Octopus, can you explain why you are still billing me when I lived my account over a month ago. I have emailed but received no response, so I hope social media does the trick.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Badenoch went to a girls school so how she managed to get a boy expelled for cheating is a bit beyond me.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Are these not legitimate Ukrainian targets Anton? Can you get some naval drones to the vicinity?

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I think the prisoners should be exchanged by weight! - would highlight the appalling treatment inflicted by the Russians, returning malnourished, emaciated Ukrainian warriors.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Why would anyone listen to Nick, when he’s so poorly informed that he thinks Tulsi Gabbard is a bloke working for the Iranian regime? Deary me.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I went for 6. Or perhaps I goed for 6.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Phone James O Brien at LBC Dale. He’s talking about this now.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Keep fighting the good fight Dale. Eventually the message will get through and the govt will be forced to act.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Spoken like a true Russian patriot, comrade Trump…

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Excellent question in PMQ's yesterday Helen though it was disappointing to hear the PM's mealy mouthed answer.

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jasonsclark.bsky.social @jasonsclark.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Can a parliamentary petition be started to call for a state visit by Zelenskyy? And also a knighthood hood. Then watch the giant oompa loompa combust.

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