@robevac on Threads I woke up this morning with pure, unfiltered disdain for this man. I needed to find this clip and post it. Here’s Bishop Budde, calmly eviscerating him in public with nothing but truth and composure.

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Given that they were mostly purged from the original Conservative P by Boris, it’s possible they’ll win back their old supporters. I presume they’ ve done a bit of a survey to check this?

And only one third of the total.....
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The partridge in the pear tree Today we launch our seasonal series of articles for the twelve days of Christmas, with a tale of a girl, a partridge and a pear tree

The three kings have arrived, the 12 days of Christmas are past.

So in case you missed our Twelve days of Christmas here a 🧵 of the gifts our lovely authors sent to you....

We start with the Partridge....

The partridge in the pear tree Today we launch our seasonal series of articles for the twelve days of Christmas, with a tale of a girl, a partridge and a pear tree

We are now well into our 12 days of Christmas. So if you have missed 1-6, grab a cuppa ☕️ and enjoy a 🧵 recap....

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me ... a partridge in a pear tree

I have just had the summary report on the exhibition & it seems to have had quite an impact on staff in homelessness services in Norfolk and in charities who said they felt ‘reinvigorated’ to improve things for people experiencing homelessness. One young woman who was street homeless was also housed

Children with autism: gently helping to lift the mask Children with autism, especially girls, are too often overlooked and misunderstood. It's time for a system that recognises and supports their needs

The MP for Stratford-upon-Avon writes about the problem of autism underdiagnosis, especially among girls.

What kind of behaviour is this. Is this what we must expect from a Labour govt? What is happening in the country renown for its long tradition of freedom of speech? I’m beyond outraged.

The hundred year partnership confirms our commitment to Ukraine Whatever happens on the international front, Keir Starmer’s ‘100-year ‘Partnership’ treaty has made UK support for Zelenskyy’s Ukraine crystal clear

“This is not just about the here & now, it is also about an investment .. for the next century" - Sir Keir Starmer

Whatever happens on the international front, Starmer’s ‘100-year ‘Partnership’ treaty has made UK support for Zelenskyy’s Ukraine crystal clear

Report by @stephenmcnair.bsky.social

USAid shutdown isn’t just a humanitarian issue – it’s a threat to American interests Donald Trump’s administration started work to shrink USAid’s workforce and align its spending with the government’s priorities

Trump’s war on USAid isn’t just about cutting foreign aid—it’s a gift to China. As the US steps back, Beijing steps in. Is this the end of American soft power? By Prof Natasha Lindstaedt. From @uk.theconversation.com -- thanks!

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Criminal justice in East Anglia: justice delayed is justice denied Criminal justice in East Anglia is nearing breaking point: depleted police forces and delays in trial dates. In Pt 2, overcrowded prisons and an exhausted probation service

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Pecksniff: So concerned were Reform MPs at child abuse, none turned up to the Commons debate In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

Pecksniff: So concerned were Reform MPs at child abuse, none turned up to the Commons debate eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...

Robert Jenrick. Sorry everyone.

Kings, saints and a Christmas Santa “Ho, Ho, Ho” Christmas blends the tales of kings and saints, honouring generosity and compassion in a snowy Christmas setting with a Santa “Ho, Ho, Ho”

Christmas blends the tales of kings and saints, honouring generosity and compassion in a snowy Christmas setting with a Santa “Ho, Ho, Ho” writes Kate Moore

#Saints #Kings #Santa

Great Christmas activities you need to know about For those with time to fill, and energy to exercise, Kate Viscardi presents a spread of ideas to enjoy in the coming weeks

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A 50 year redesign: restoring faith in local government This week, the government announced the biggest shake up of local government since 1974. What is the plan, and will it work?

A 50 year redesign: restoring faith in local government eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/loc...

Unfortunately, that seems to be a common complaint about the impact technology is having in our lives. Hopefully, though it will open opportunities for different kinds of jobs.

Tax avoidance

Norwich Silent Vigil in Support of Afghan Women 071224 YouTube video by Jax Burgoyne

East Anglia Bylines marks the final day of the United Nations' UNiTE’s 16 days of activism against violence against women and girls with this video by Jacqui Burgoyne of a vigil held in Norwich in support of Afghan women.

Pecksniff: On PR as with Brexit, Starmer ignores wishes of both party and country In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

At the Commons vote on #farming , which Reform claim to champion, due to some oversight Mr Farage & all his brothers in Christ missed it.

Mr Farage was busy courting billionaires &, bizarrely, condemning semi-skimmed milk as “left wing”.

#PecksniffsDiary

UK/EU relations – a future path Can UK/EU relations be mended? Could "making Brexit work" eventually lead to re-joining? Simon Pease explores what that would require.

Can UK/EU relations be mended? Could "making Brexit work" eventually lead to re-joining?

@simonpease.bsky.social explores what that would require.

#EU #Brexit
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The acquis is the nuts and bolts of the EU, but we never heard of it The UK was in the EU for 47 years. Yet the Acquis Communautaire is unknown to us. If we wish to renew ties with EU, we must understand it

The UK was in the EU for 47 years. Yet the Acquis Communautaire is unknown to us.
If we wish to renew ties with EU, we must understand it writes @oscarwoofs.bsky.social

#EU #Brexit 2/3

UK can’t ‘re-join’ the EU. We have to start from scratch Psychologically and legally, we have to accept we have no special way back in. But with realism and political will, it's not impossible

A 🧵 of 3 articles from #OurPlaceInEurope series that set out some facts about rejoining from @profjacob.bsky.social , what the Acquis is from @oscarwoofs.bsky.social , and a possible path back from @simonpease.bsky.social .

We start with "UK can’t ‘re-join’ the EU. We have to start from scratch"

Welcome from East Anglia Ben.

TESLA = TRUMP YouTube video by Led By Donkeys

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Pecksniff: MPs queue up to make fools of themselves – and their voters In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

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