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Husband, Father, Son and Local Liberal Democrat Councillor for, Ouseburn Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne. Imprint, promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN.

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β€œNever once did Reform promise to cut council tax” insists an angry Nigel Farage to Sky News.

Here's some of the leaflets Reform have been putting out ahead of the local elections

10.03.2026 11:20 πŸ‘ 1193 πŸ” 537 πŸ’¬ 106 πŸ“Œ 26

FACTS:

Net Zero barely nudges your bill.

Fossil‑fuel wars send it through the roof.

So when Farage and his ilk slags off renewables while fanning conflict, remember who actually hikes your costs.

10.03.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 1250 πŸ” 367 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 2
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10.03.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 339 πŸ” 106 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2
Screenshot of the list of new Film Studios being developed.

Screenshot of the list of new Film Studios being developed.

Screenshot of the list of new Film Studios being developed

Screenshot of the list of new Film Studios being developed

Screenshot of the list of new Film Studios being developed

Screenshot of the list of new Film Studios being developed

I think I'm right to be sceptical about the idea that investment in Film Studios is the right thing for us. It might not be the unique proposition we're being led to believe it is.

I'm still not sure what Sunderlands USP is compared to all the other studios either expanding or being developed?

10.03.2026 07:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Film and TV studios under construction in the UK - The Studio Map The Studio Map's list of UK studios - and expanded facilities - due to open in 2021 and beyond. The list and links are all under review as planning & construction progresses.

As I work in the construction industry, I get to see trends in construction activity. Whether that's in design, planning applications or in tenders or contract starts across the Country.

New Film and TV studios under construction in the UK - The Studio Map share.google/oiqdcZ8XhTxg...

Cont.

10.03.2026 07:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We've done it before in #Newcastle and have the knowledge and experience to do it again.

09.03.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
9 MAR 2026
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BREAKING NEWS
Drive less to save fuel as oil prices surge, motorists told

9 MAR 2026 telegraph BREAKING NEWS Drive less to save fuel as oil prices surge, motorists told

Telegraph in even-a-broken-clock-right-twice-day moment:

09.03.2026 11:24 πŸ‘ 299 πŸ” 65 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 20

I'd vote to randomly insert a steel core into 1:5 flex posts 🫣

09.03.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
I’m Keir for you: The PM is visiting a community center in London to discuss the impact. Expect a pooled interview with broadcasters mid-morning. There’s one quote on rising bills in his words trailed overnight that warrants chasing up: β€œI will always be guided by what is best for the British public. And no matter the headwinds, supporting working people and their families with the cost of living is always top of my mind.”

I’m Keir for you: The PM is visiting a community center in London to discuss the impact. Expect a pooled interview with broadcasters mid-morning. There’s one quote on rising bills in his words trailed overnight that warrants chasing up: β€œI will always be guided by what is best for the British public. And no matter the headwinds, supporting working people and their families with the cost of living is always top of my mind.”

I mean, this just isn't true, is it? If Starmer was focused on the cost of living crisis he wouldn't insist on no customs union and no single market? Nor would he embrace the negative economic consequences of his anti-migrant policy?

Like everything else about Starmer, this is empty rhetoric.

09.03.2026 07:19 πŸ‘ 463 πŸ” 121 πŸ’¬ 36 πŸ“Œ 3

"Sunlight travels 93 million miles to reach the earth. None of them through the Strait of Hormuz."

β€”Bill McKibben

08.03.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 430 πŸ” 148 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4

Having suffered a house fire that meant we lost most of our belongings, and lived in a hotel and a rented house for 7 months, I know you can rebuild.

But it takes real courage to walk into a burning building.

Take the time today to check your smoke detector and that you're insured.

09.03.2026 07:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

As devastating it is to lose a building, huge respect to the Glasgow Firefighters.

No loss of life and stopping it spreading to adjoining properties has to be seen as a win for them.

Hope the station can reopen soon and that they can find a developer who rebuilds the facade as was.

09.03.2026 06:59 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I just want to make sure that everyone knows Trump's war of choice in Iran is costing us $900 million a day according to the latest figures

Not $900 a day, not $9,000 a day, not $90,000 a day, not $900,000 a day, not $9 million a day, not $90 million a day

$900 million a day

09.03.2026 01:02 πŸ‘ 1076 πŸ” 435 πŸ’¬ 53 πŸ“Œ 20
Picture of a social/supportive housing project in the Yaletown community in downtown Vancouver. Text says β€œif we don’t build housing to solve homelessness, we don’t really want to solve homelessness.” Logo of the urban truth collective in the corner.

Picture of a social/supportive housing project in the Yaletown community in downtown Vancouver. Text says β€œif we don’t build housing to solve homelessness, we don’t really want to solve homelessness.” Logo of the urban truth collective in the corner.

If we don’t build housing to solve homelessness, we don’t really want to solve homelessness. #UrbanTruth

27.02.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 500 πŸ” 174 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 24

Given Trump's illegal war that is devastating the Middle East and pushing up energy bills, Keir Starmer should advise the King to call off April’s state visit to the US.

A state visit should not be given to someone who repeatedly insults and damages our country.

08.03.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 969 πŸ” 254 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 18

Why would a pedestrian do that to the infrastructure we provide for them 😜

08.03.2026 12:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we mark International Women's Day 2026. This year we mark 115 years of International Women's Day, which was first celebrated in 1911.

This year's theme is 'Give To Gain'. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support.

08.03.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Keir Starmer and David Lammy are taking an extraordinarily dangerous gamble with our individual liberty This week, MPs will vote on the second reading of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. Don’t let the anodyne name fool you – this is one of the most revolutionary pieces of legislation in our…

NEW BLOGPOST: Keir Starmer and David Lammy are taking an extraordinarily dangerous gamble with our individual liberty

For any MP unsure of how to vote on the government’s proposals to restrict trial by jury.

07.03.2026 20:14 πŸ‘ 609 πŸ” 344 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 37
Me (on the right) with an illegal alien (on the left)

Me (on the right) with an illegal alien (on the left)

Happy to release this one. It needs some exercise.

08.03.2026 07:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"I said it's quite bold of Nigel Farage to go to the US to side with Donald Trump against his own country. What did I say Roy?"
"You said he's a treacherous self-serving sack of shit"

07.03.2026 19:38 πŸ‘ 990 πŸ” 302 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 4
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β€œDear Diary,
Super excited to say that I’ll be serving my Clacton constituents today by flying to Mar-a-Lago to meet Donald Trump and to undermine the UK government. God I love being a patriot!”

06.03.2026 15:25 πŸ‘ 878 πŸ” 251 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 7
Two Spiderman meme

Two Spiderman meme

I'm so confused.

Are they releasing more Epstein Files to distract from the War on Iran, or is the War on Iran to distract from what's in the Epstein Files?

07.03.2026 08:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! If you assume that the candidate voted for themself then not even both people who signed the nomination form voted for them 🫣.

07.03.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Two BT Openreach vans parked on the brand new pavement.

Two BT Openreach vans parked on the brand new pavement.

BT Openreach taking full advantage of the new pavement.

07.03.2026 07:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Oh, just the business vehicle of Nigel Farage masquerading as a political party breaching its obligations at Companies House.

06.03.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 731 πŸ” 337 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 12

Excellent news. Keelmans has been a great partnership.

The Council could put in the money from the insurance money form from the payout following the fire....

07.03.2026 07:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t let mega-constellation-building billionaires steal your night sky Satellites are wonders of modern technology that have improved all of our lives. But having more than a million of them in orbit could destroy our view of the heavens and seriously damage our planet

Satellites are wonders of modern technology that have improved all of our lives. But having more than a million of them in orbit could destroy our view of the heavens and seriously damage our planet

06.03.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 190 πŸ” 86 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 5

Took me nearly twenty minutes when I woke up on Thursday to realise it wasn't Friday morning.

The downside is I feel I've worked six days this week, but the upside is I've had two Friday mornings where I've looked forward to the weekend.

06.03.2026 06:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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During the Second Reading of the Representation of the People Bill, MP after MP got up to point out what's missing from it: fixing the voting system.

The problems with FPTP can no longer be ignored - and neither can the growing calls for PR. πŸ“£

Here are just a few highlights:

05.03.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 216 πŸ” 114 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 6
white painted bike lane 

Proposed bike lane cancelled after failing to get approval from every living and deceased resident within 25 km.

white painted bike lane Proposed bike lane cancelled after failing to get approval from every living and deceased resident within 25 km.

"Proposed bike lane cancelled after failing to get approval from every living and deceased resident within 25 km."

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