Looking out to sea.

Perhaps it's time, after far to long, we followed in the footsteps of the French Revolution. Not falling short like the Chartists.

Delivery firm DPD accused of ‘revenge’ sacking drivers who criticised pay cuts Exclusive: Labour peer calls for change in the law after company terminates contracts of strike ‘ringleaders’

Delivery firm DPD in “revenge” sackings after workers spoke out against a plan to cut thousands of pounds from their earnings.

DPD had £200m pre-tax profit last year. Boss paid £1.5m.

Wants to cut £6,000 - £8,000 in pay to workers.

Can't grow economy without protecting worker rights.

Trade’s contribution to UK GDP ‘stagnated’ since Brexit, warns WTO Export of goods are languishing at 17% below pre-Covid levels

“In its first formal review of UK trade policy since Brexit, the WTO found that UK trade performance had weakened since the 2008 financial crisis, with Brexit named among the chief causes of a marked slump in goods trade since 2018”

God, failure is tedious…

www.ft.com/content/8f4d...

Prince Andrew hosted Epstein, Maxwell and Weinstein at Royal Lodge The trio were at Andrew's mansion in 2006 as part of his daughter Beatrice's 18th birthday celebrations.

Prince Andrew hosted Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at Royal Lodge, the home he’s under pressure to move out of

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Labour’s transformational Renters’ Rights Bill has just received Royal Assent – that means it is now an Act of Parliament and the law.

The Act levels decisively the playing field between landlord and tenant and will improve the lives of millions of renters across the country.

It will up control freak Trump.

No to Royal titles, and Britain should not keep it's Monarchy - to boot.

Yes, The chancellor is bang on to blame Brexit - albeit late in doing so.

Why the banking industry is not a paragon of free markets, efficiency, or honesty Despite making record profits and paying record returns to shareholders it resents paying taxes.

Contrary to the PR hype the UK banking industry is not a paragon of free markets, efficiency, or honesty.

It is scandal-ridden. Can you name a pristine bank?

Govts shower subsidies and favours upon the industry in the hope that it will deliver economic renaissance. It never has.

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The reform party nativity scene.

No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.

And not a wise fvcking man in sight…

‘Enforced veganism’: Ofcom lets GB News flout accuracy rules, say climate campaigners Exclusive: Regulator has received 1,221 complaints about UK broadcasters since 2020 but found no breaches of its code

‘Enforced veganism’: Ofcom lets GB News flout accuracy rules, say climate campaigners.

The French regulator has fined a right-wing channel for broadcasting falsehoods. Ofcom lets lies go unpunished.

Ofcom is wholly unfit for purpose. It must be reformed.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

GOVERNMENT WINS JUDICIAL REVIEW ON ALL POINTS ‼️‼️

Today is a great day for leaseholders. Now over to you @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social GO GO GO !!!!

#LeaseholdScandal

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Losing their £5m judicial review against the leasehold reforms threatens freeholders' long era of primacy. So, what's next? - Leasehold Knowledge Partnership Parasitical, wealth-eroding freehold landlordism has suffered a devastating blow, but the appeals may keep coming if landlords reckon delay works in their favour By Liam Spender Liam Spender is a trus...

Parasitical, wealth-eroding freehold landlordism has suffered a devastating blow, but the appeals may keep coming if landlords reckon delay works in their favour
By @liamspender.bsky.social

NLC and LKP will not give up fighting 💪

#LeaseholdScandal

www.leaseholdknowledge.com/losing-their...

The Trump Action Tracker has an update!

Main change is to break down the five authoritarian domains into ten - this allows for easier understanding of why actions have been logged and more tools for searching / filtering the now 1621 actions.

www.trumpactiontracker.info?

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Supermarkets, not getting it all their own way, as with the Tories, now trying to dictate policy by threatening higher prices - wankers.

Spooky season is about to get a whole lot scarier... 👀

On 31 October, Uncanny is BACK with a brand new season of ten terrifying episodes.

Listen... if you dare.

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Farmers protesting about inheritance tax have got their econonics and arguments wrong The argument about farmers having to pay inheritance tax at half the normal rate on transfers of their property that they might make on death exceeding £2 million or more in value at that time is one ...

Interesting piece from Richard Murphy that analyses the current Inheritance tax issue for large landowners.

www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/11...

YouTube video by Richard J Murphy Why inheritance tax charges are really good for real farmers – but not for financial whizz kids

@bladeofthes.bsky.social

This is brilliant!
Richard Murphy explains why Inheritance Tax will BENEFIT farmers!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=s9J0...

What a wanker.

The govmt is right on implementing taxes on racing - it makes sense. While there are plenty of critics out there, we can't ignore the positives govmt are working on. One laudable area is their efforts to tackle the outdated leasehold system, which has stolen from the less well off for years.

Why we’ve had to pause investment in horse racing The Horserace Betting Levy Board collects £100m from bookmakers to be invested in the sport. But the threat of tax hikes has forced it to halt spending

Horse racing joins the ‘we’re too big and important to tax more’ club bit.ly/4hpk8rw It was in 1989 that convicted tax evader Leona Helmsley said ‘only the little people pay taxes’ and if all these lobbyists get their way they may be the only ones left for Reeves to tax more!

YouTube video by Word In Your Ear Billy Bragg – 40 years, 2,700 gigs and what he learnt from Taylor Swift

I spoke to Mark Ellen and David Hepworth about my new book Billy Bragg: A People’s History www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oEx...

I disagree, the tactical voting definitely played it's part.

Tactical voting to keep Reform out. Well done to all those who participated.

Tactical voting occurred to stop Reform - PC were the beneficiaries. It doesn't mean Labour have been abandoned.

The government will continue to press ahead with implementing the 2024 Act and remains unwavering in its commitment to bring the feudal leasehold system to an end in this Parliament.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Following a robust defence from the government, the High Court has comprehensively dismissed challenges brought to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.

Does this include flats?
This is progress and laudable.
However, shared-equity leasehold flats were miss-sold via govmt-backed schemes.
Will those who haven't acquired full percentage be able to extend leasehold terms. This is a must.

Thank you

The reforms that were challenged will make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to extend their lease or buy their freehold.

Today’s judgement is a resounding victory for millions of leaseholders up and down the country.

Well, the tactical 'stop Reform' manoeuvre worked then!