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The accidental inventor of cakeism. Sorry! Rescue dogs, fan of education, EU, choral singing, nature and NOT a climate change denier.

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Brexit impact on UK economy 'negative for foreseeable future,' Bank of England chief says The bank's governor, Andrew Bailey, said for nearly a decade he had been careful to "take no position on Brexit" but when asked directly about its impact on economic growth he "had to answer that ques...

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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles with immediate effect, including Duke of York, after 'discussion with King' | LBC Prince Andrew says he will no longer use his titles, including Duke of York, after

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles with immediate effect, including Duke of York, after 'discussion with King'
www.lbc.co.uk/article/prin...

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Saint Eanswythe's green hop beer is now available at The Foundry.
The hops are from Canterbury Christchurch University campus and were blessed by the chaplain.
The archaeologists who took part in the Saint Eanswythe study helped pick the hops.
#SaintEanswythe #greenhopbeer
#TheFoundryCanterbury

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Inside the far-right social media ecosystem normalising extremist ideas in UK politics A process of normalisation has led Reform to propose mass deportations where once it believed such a policy would never be politically viable.

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Farage urged to explain anti-abortion links to meeting with Trump officials Lib Dems accuse Reform leader of wanting to water down women’s rights after reports of help from advocacy group

Farage urged to explain anti-abortion links to meeting with Trump officials

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Farage urged to explain anti-abortion links to meeting with Trump officials Lib Dems accuse Reform leader of wanting to water down women’s rights after reports of help from advocacy group

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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How Reform’s tax-cutting plan is disintegrating as it struggles with power Reform pledged to cut costs and taxes in local government with a β€˜Doge’-style approach, but instead their council taxes are rising

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17.10.2025 06:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did the Kremlin actually set up ReformUK?
Just asking questions.
#ReformUK #FarageRussianAsset

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Revealed: Leave.EU campaign met Russian officials as many as 11 times Founder Arron Banks was offered lucrative deals in talks with the ambassador

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018...

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Reform UK suspend Kent county councillor after complaint - BBC News An investigation is pending into a complaint made by some women into the behaviour of Robert Ford.

Another one bites the dust.
Reform UK suspend Kent county councillor after complaint - BBC News share.google/RmIvh1SIpp8G...

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Perhaps someone should show this to President Trump as one of the explanations why London is keep voting for Sadiq Khan!
#Trump #sadiqkhan #London

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Trump: "You wouldn't have a world domination by the dollar if I didn't win this election."

Since Trump returned to office, the share of global foreign exchange reserves held in US dollars has fallen, largely as a result of the dollar's fall in value due to Trump's economic chaos.

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Georgia Voter: I’m glad the Democrats are holding out for some of usβ€”for the 20 million people who still need it and will only get insurance this way.

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AZ AG Mayes: If I have to, I’ll take Speaker Johnson to court. There's no legitimate reason for him to refuse to swear her in right now. And it's not fair for Mike Johnson to be holding the state of Arizona hostage because he doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

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β€˜Prince Andrew’s Epstein email sent a shiver down my spine’, says Emily Maitlis | The News Agents Prince Andrew is accused of maintaining a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein for at least a year later than he previously claimed to have cut all communications, suggesting he lied to Emily Maitlis…

"He told me that he was too honourable to break off a friendship in a text or a letter, and then that email says we'll 'play some more soon'," Emily Maitlis says.

"What does that even mean? It sends shivers down my spine"

www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/prin...

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Ex-Reform councillor warns party is β€˜not ready’ for Government amid expulsion row | Chronicle Live The councillor has been involved in a spat with the party over attempts to bring a vote of no confidence in the party's leadership

Ex-Reform councillor warns party is β€˜not ready’ for Government amid expulsion row

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Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns 'committed' to moving to county The Reform UK politician

I suppose we should be thankful that she doesn't live in Dubai like her mate Tice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Statue of town’s saint restored after being left headless in vandal attack A sculpture left headless for more than a year after vandals attacked it has been restored to its former glory.

Saint Eanswythe's actual remains are in the church of her name in Folkestone.
www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/n...

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Israeli troops open fire on 'suspects' in Gaza as IDF claims ceasefire was breached | LBC It comes less than 24 hours after Donald Trump hailed a 'new dawn of peace' in the Middle East

Israeli troops open fire on 'suspects' in Gaza as IDF claims ceasefire was breached
www.lbc.co.uk/article/isra...

14.10.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great photo

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Richard Tice failed to register lavish hospitality from former Russian finance minister's wife – HOPE not hate IN BREACH OF PARLIAMENTARY RULES: REFORM UK’S RICHARD TICE Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has broken parliamentary rules by failing to register lavish hospitality...

Oh dear Oh dear Tice
Another one caught with his pants on fire.
#RussianReform

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Interested in studying archaeology?
One of the best degrees for future employment.
Also, something AI could never do!

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Canterbury Cathedral temporary installation being studied by Canterbury Christchurch University students.
#CanterburyCathedral
#CanterburyCathedralGraffiti

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The average reading age in the UK is 9 to 11 years.
This is why #Farage does so well.
He uses simple language that most can follow.
His extreme rhetoric grabs attention and his simple language makes him seem like one of the people.
#Labour must learn this lesson adap to communicate effectively.

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And so #Reform starts to unravel with a light finally being shone onto the influence of Russia on Reform leaders especially #Farage.
I'm sure there's more behind his 17 appearances on Russia Today?
Only asking questions.

13.10.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nigel Farage - From Russia with Love As the Reform Party leader's support for Vladimir Putin draws the attention of the world, Peter Jukes' questions about his past become ever more pertinent

It's not as if #Farage had anything to do with the Russians himself -
Oh Crap
17 appearances on Russia Today!πŸ˜²πŸ˜²πŸ˜²πŸ˜²πŸ˜²πŸ˜²πŸ˜²πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡
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