Angus Willson

Another one falls in Kent.

Reform has suspended county councillor Robert Ford after a complaint was made about him by 'several female members of staff.'

The party said that Cllr Ford refused to engage with the complaints process, so he has had the whip removed pending a disciplinary process.

Heading there tomorrow

Repetition is the key to memory

Blue Jays

#NowListening Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Blue Jays, 1975
open.spotify.com/album/5EvwQZ...

500,000 Supporters of Palestine have turn up in London.

It's not over, it has only just started.

We must get that Palestine State, completely free of Israel.

DOGE was always dodgy

I've booked tickets for Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley Midwinter Tour at Bloomsburys Biddenden on Thursday 11th December 2025 www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/EFEKLH...

Does that qualify as a bunch of grapes?

What's it got to do with the eye make-up fella?

Eight Reform UK councils 'set to hike tax' despite party promising to fight for lower rates | LBC Local authorities won by Reform last May are facing council tax hikes despite lower tax messaging during elections

Eight Reform UK councils 'set to hike tax' despite party promising to fight for lower rates
www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...

King Knut

“Why is it always hard choices for working-class communities — not for multimillionaires and billionaires?”

Zack Polanski calls for a tax on the super-rich on #BBCQT

Anyone remotely interested in the USA, and not having seen it, "All the President's Men" is on BBC4 at 10.25. It's from a time when mainstream media had values and an independent spirit .

Very interesting, in-depth consideration

National security threatened by climate crisis, UK intelligence chiefs due to warn Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published

Is the government blocking the publication of a report into the national security threat posed by the climate crisis?

If so, why?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/08/national-security-threatened-climate-crisis-uk-defence-chiefs-warn

Illustration by @joyfulsmallthings showing a person standing in rain and storm clouds on the left side of a large yellow sign. The sign reads: “KEEP GOING. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.” Bright flowers grow from the top of the sign against a light blue background with small white dots, symbolising hope and optimism beyond difficult times.

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou.

Even when life feels uncertain, choosing optimism and hope can change everything.

🧡

#kindness #positivity

Picture by @joyfulsmallthings

An AI-generated band got 1m plays on Spotify. Now music insiders say listeners should be warned The Velvet Sundown released two albums before admitting their music, images and backstory were created by AI

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

The Velvet Sundown

#NowPlaying It's a little lazy just to dismiss this as "AI slop". I liked the sound of it but, perhaps, it conforms with what I like and that might make it un-challenging.
open.spotify.com/artist/2GRty...

A quiet test of the rules at County Hall Plus KCC hits financial reality, could a Kent MP be the next Tory leader, an lots more

In our new weekly briefing this week:

🤬 Kent county councillor calls resident a 'f@?kwit' in testy exchange.
💷 KCC hits financial reality
🌳 Could Kent MP be the next Tory leader?
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Conspiracies and far-right rhetoric in Faversham and Ramsgate
🗞️ News in brief
🎟️ The week ahead

They really should.

If they had to wear them people would be more informed about what they were voting for.

And they might be more careful about who they take money from.

Moving from 32Gb to 256Gb has helped!

After a little research (ie google) I had a change of mind and used Smart Switch > Custom.
All good so far.

A playful illustration featuring a wide-eyed cartoon panda sitting against a pink background filled with hand-drawn hearts and swirls. Above the panda, the text reads: “I’m going to start being more assertive if that’s okay? (No worries if not).” The words “more assertive” are in pink bubble letters with sparkles around them. A rainbow stretches across the middle of the image. A label points to the panda with the text “The People Pleasing Panda.” Artwork by Katie Abey.

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” Brené Brown.

We’re allowed to be clear, kind, and assertive… all at the same time.

🧡

#kindness #communication #assertive

Picture by Katie Abey

They are getting a late education at our expense.

MPs and public underestimate urgency of climate action, new UEA study reveals Fewer than 15% of UK MPs knew emissions must peak by 2025, raising questions about climate communication

Climate science is clear: global emissions must peak no later than 2025.

Labour MPs scored better than Conservatives, but most still got the year wrong. Climate denial or ignorance has a profound effect on urgently-needed policy.

@eastangliabylines.co.uk

Reform UK set to raise Kent council tax — despite promising savings Nigel Farage had pledged cost-cutting, but officials now admit services are already ‘down to bare bones’ and a rise by the maximum rate of 5% may be needed

Reform UK promised to slash “wasteful spending” - now they’re raising taxes.

Looks like Reform UK are learning council budgets aren't as wasteful as they thought...

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/reform-uk-council-tax-kent-news-rf05q0bqm

Ness headline re Nick Candy losing millions in a con… get me my violin lol

Oh Dear… ohh very dear… how terrible.. that’s dreadful losing £145 million like that.. Ooops he must feel a dick❗️👇🏼

S’OK I’m over it now.. 🤣😂🤣

Nick Candy Reforms Treasurer was taken to court by HMRC for millions £’s for a tax avoidance scheme, and imo seems dodgy AF, so I’m delighted by the news😁🥳

❓Should Reform be renamed Russia Party 🇷🇺?

Russian Oligarch gives:
💷 £2.1 million to the Tories
🎾 £160K to play tennis with Boris
🍷 Now Tice meets on the Riviera 🇫🇷

Why is this not front page News?

I'm avoiding "bring data from old device" and thinking a cleaner start would be better in the long run.

Upgrading my phone today. Fingers crossed 🤞 I might be gone some time.