Andrew Thatcher
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Love theatre, #LFC, music, plus ranting randomly may happen along with slow running (#wattbikeproton) #bowelcancer #chemotherapy Words purely my own. Reskeet not necessarily endorsement.
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It’s brilliant to see two key government reviews will likely seek to end the pointless reassessment of many disabled people.
I’ve written for years it’s a waste of resources and has a huge strain on disabled people forced into regularly proving their condition. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
I’ve written for years it’s a waste of resources and has a huge strain on disabled people forced into regularly proving their condition. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Severely disabled young people should get fast-track access to benefits, Milburn says
Alan Milburn said 16- to 24-year-olds with most complex needs should not have to keep proving they cannot work
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2026 at 9:24 AM
It’s brilliant to see two key government reviews will likely seek to end the pointless reassessment of many disabled people.
I’ve written for years it’s a waste of resources and has a huge strain on disabled people forced into regularly proving their condition. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
I’ve written for years it’s a waste of resources and has a huge strain on disabled people forced into regularly proving their condition. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Keiran McGuire on Sky News just now.
He said:
"Clearly if this is upheld, some within the higher echelons of Manchester City have been systematically lying to the staff, the management team, the players & fans. That itself will pose huge questions for the ownership moving forward."
He said:
"Clearly if this is upheld, some within the higher echelons of Manchester City have been systematically lying to the staff, the management team, the players & fans. That itself will pose huge questions for the ownership moving forward."
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September 26, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Keiran McGuire on Sky News just now.
He said:
"Clearly if this is upheld, some within the higher echelons of Manchester City have been systematically lying to the staff, the management team, the players & fans. That itself will pose huge questions for the ownership moving forward."
He said:
"Clearly if this is upheld, some within the higher echelons of Manchester City have been systematically lying to the staff, the management team, the players & fans. That itself will pose huge questions for the ownership moving forward."
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Young people’s health is an economic asset. Improving it could unlock an additional £7.3bn in economic output every year.
Our new briefing sets out how earlier, joined-up support can help more young people stay in, or return to, education, employment and training ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4rw864F
Our new briefing sets out how earlier, joined-up support can help more young people stay in, or return to, education, employment and training ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4rw864F
September 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Young people’s health is an economic asset. Improving it could unlock an additional £7.3bn in economic output every year.
Our new briefing sets out how earlier, joined-up support can help more young people stay in, or return to, education, employment and training ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4rw864F
Our new briefing sets out how earlier, joined-up support can help more young people stay in, or return to, education, employment and training ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4rw864F
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Who did Manchester City beat to their trophies
Some fun names on this list. I'd gladly take a League Cup win for Dean Smith 😀🏆
#UTV
#UTV
September 25, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Who did Manchester City beat to their trophies
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A combination of poor design and neglect has left residential property taxes a mess: creating both huge variation in the weight of the tax burden, and a falling tax rate as the value of a property rises 👇
September 25, 2026 at 4:43 PM
A combination of poor design and neglect has left residential property taxes a mess: creating both huge variation in the weight of the tax burden, and a falling tax rate as the value of a property rises 👇
This has to mean massive points deductions and probably a number of titles stripped. 114 out of 115. Pannick won't be on the streets of Manchester any time soon.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Manchester City found guilty on almost all Premier League charges relating to financial breaches
City were charged by the Premier League in February 2023.
www.nytimes.com
September 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM
This has to mean massive points deductions and probably a number of titles stripped. 114 out of 115. Pannick won't be on the streets of Manchester any time soon.
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Manchester City found guilty on almost all Premier League charges relating to financial breaches
City were charged by the Premier League in February 2023.
www.nytimes.com
September 25, 2026 at 1:46 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
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These groups need to be proscribed immediately. They are a threat to public order and the rule of law.
September 24, 2026 at 7:46 PM
These groups need to be proscribed immediately. They are a threat to public order and the rule of law.
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CPS
Mr Daniel Thomas, 37, has been charged with two offences
Nb: with proceedings active, CPS request awaremess that should not report or comment or share info that could in any way prejudice these proceedings
Mr Daniel Thomas, 37, has been charged with two offences
Nb: with proceedings active, CPS request awaremess that should not report or comment or share info that could in any way prejudice these proceedings
September 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM
CPS
Mr Daniel Thomas, 37, has been charged with two offences
Nb: with proceedings active, CPS request awaremess that should not report or comment or share info that could in any way prejudice these proceedings
Mr Daniel Thomas, 37, has been charged with two offences
Nb: with proceedings active, CPS request awaremess that should not report or comment or share info that could in any way prejudice these proceedings
Is this one of the ways AI will kill us all?
Exclusive: Our new investigation uncovers the horrifying ChatGPT history of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter, with OpenAI’s chatbot fueling the shooter’s violent fantasies and planning up to the day of the school massacre.
ChatGPT helped the Tumbler Ridge school shooter focus on guns, tactics, and terror, our investigation reveals
OpenAI’s chatbot fed the shooter’s violent fantasies and planning up to the massacre.
www.motherjones.com
September 24, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Is this one of the ways AI will kill us all?
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The UK raises more from property taxes than any other OECD country.
3.7% of GDP in 2023, against an OECD average of 2% 📈 ⤵️
But we raise that money badly. Our new briefing note sets out how to put England's broken housing taxes on firmer foundations 🧵 buff.ly/SAUyopI
3.7% of GDP in 2023, against an OECD average of 2% 📈 ⤵️
But we raise that money badly. Our new briefing note sets out how to put England's broken housing taxes on firmer foundations 🧵 buff.ly/SAUyopI
September 24, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The UK raises more from property taxes than any other OECD country.
3.7% of GDP in 2023, against an OECD average of 2% 📈 ⤵️
But we raise that money badly. Our new briefing note sets out how to put England's broken housing taxes on firmer foundations 🧵 buff.ly/SAUyopI
3.7% of GDP in 2023, against an OECD average of 2% 📈 ⤵️
But we raise that money badly. Our new briefing note sets out how to put England's broken housing taxes on firmer foundations 🧵 buff.ly/SAUyopI
Interesting @news.abc.net.au can report this properly www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... but BBC news is not able to even though the text of the BBC article calls Yaxley-Lennon far right Thomas apparently isn't. Someone make it make sense.
Far-right UK activist arrested after 'slashing migrant boat' at sea
British far-right activist Daniel Thomas is arrested for allegedly using a knife to slash an inflatable dinghy being used by migrants trying to cross the English Channel.
www.abc.net.au
September 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Interesting @news.abc.net.au can report this properly www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... but BBC news is not able to even though the text of the BBC article calls Yaxley-Lennon far right Thomas apparently isn't. Someone make it make sense.
Sad to hear Angry Anderson has died at 79 youtu.be/XwfWy9lVKNg?... He sang Suddenly - played over Scott and Charlene's (Jason and Kylie) wedding on Neighbours. Saw the mock up wedding cake at Melbourne museum. museumsvictoria.com.au/article/a-pi... Iconic
Angry Anderson - Suddenly - Official Video
YouTube video by PWL
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September 24, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Sad to hear Angry Anderson has died at 79 youtu.be/XwfWy9lVKNg?... He sang Suddenly - played over Scott and Charlene's (Jason and Kylie) wedding on Neighbours. Saw the mock up wedding cake at Melbourne museum. museumsvictoria.com.au/article/a-pi... Iconic
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Patriot Platform leader Daniel Thomas / Danny Tommo has tonight been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and reckless endangerment offences committed on Tuesday in the Channel.
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September 24, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Patriot Platform leader Daniel Thomas / Danny Tommo has tonight been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and reckless endangerment offences committed on Tuesday in the Channel.
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Artificial intelligence agents for OpenAI infiltrated a government-run public health care website in Australia in June and accessed nonpublic information, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday.
Australia Says OpenAI ‘Infiltrated’ Public Health Care Portal
Australia is exploring potential legal action after an artificial intelligence agent accessed nonpublic information on the country’s universal health care system.
nyti.ms
September 24, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Artificial intelligence agents for OpenAI infiltrated a government-run public health care website in Australia in June and accessed nonpublic information, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday.
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I think once black clad men are interfering with rescues at sea, we are past "legitimate concerns".
Once they're attacking boats, and risking the lives of everyone on board, it's just thuggery.
The Home Secretary's statement is on the side of criminals. There's no other way to read it.
Once they're attacking boats, and risking the lives of everyone on board, it's just thuggery.
The Home Secretary's statement is on the side of criminals. There's no other way to read it.
September 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM
I think once black clad men are interfering with rescues at sea, we are past "legitimate concerns".
Once they're attacking boats, and risking the lives of everyone on board, it's just thuggery.
The Home Secretary's statement is on the side of criminals. There's no other way to read it.
Once they're attacking boats, and risking the lives of everyone on board, it's just thuggery.
The Home Secretary's statement is on the side of criminals. There's no other way to read it.
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Thread du jour-
All this Danny Thommo stuff makes me think of a family tradition we do every Boxing Day, and no its not all going stabbing lifeboats and intimidating lifeguards! Sorry longish thread as its a great story of actual heroes that should make us all feel patriotic.
September 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Thread du jour-
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What happens next could impact our civil liberties for years to come.
Listen to the first episode of our new podcast, Let the Record Show, with our hosts @iammrbeat.bsky.social and Shereen Marisol Meraji at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts to learn more.
Listen to the first episode of our new podcast, Let the Record Show, with our hosts @iammrbeat.bsky.social and Shereen Marisol Meraji at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts to learn more.
How President Trump Attempted to Ignore a Court Order | ACLU
YouTube video by ACLU
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September 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM
What happens next could impact our civil liberties for years to come.
Listen to the first episode of our new podcast, Let the Record Show, with our hosts @iammrbeat.bsky.social and Shereen Marisol Meraji at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts to learn more.
Listen to the first episode of our new podcast, Let the Record Show, with our hosts @iammrbeat.bsky.social and Shereen Marisol Meraji at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts to learn more.
BBC failed to mention this in their report. Or that he is far-right. Robbie Gibb's impartiality....
Far-right activist Daniel Thomas slashes dinghy with blade while rescue worker onboard
Far-right activist Daniel Thomas slashes dinghy with blade while rescue worker onboard
Thomas called followers to disrupt arrival of asylum seekers in Gosport, but Border Force instead transported them to Dover
Charities have condemned footage of far-right activist Daniel Thomas using a blade to slash an inflatable dinghy in the Channel while a rescue worker was onboard, in a further escalation of organised anti-immigration protest.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the early evening at Gosport in Hampshire, aiming to disrupt the planned disembarkation of asylum seekers, but the Border Force vessels carrying them landed instead in Dover. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2026 at 9:43 AM
BBC failed to mention this in their report. Or that he is far-right. Robbie Gibb's impartiality....
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The BBC news report simply says Mr Thomas broadcast a livestream. This seems highly inadequate in quite a lengthy report, leaving out such key details: what he did; the French stating the behaviour was unlawful
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
Protesters had earlier gathered in Gosport after an initial report that the small boat would be brought further west.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2026 at 6:09 AM
The BBC news report simply says Mr Thomas broadcast a livestream. This seems highly inadequate in quite a lengthy report, leaving out such key details: what he did; the French stating the behaviour was unlawful
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good work Battersea!
September 23, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Good work Battersea!
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Primary care is the front door to the NHS, delivering 90% of all public interactions with our health service.
Liberal Democrats believe in a patient-centred, preventive primary care system that sits at the heart of a transformed NHS.
Liberal Democrats believe in a patient-centred, preventive primary care system that sits at the heart of a transformed NHS.
September 22, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Primary care is the front door to the NHS, delivering 90% of all public interactions with our health service.
Liberal Democrats believe in a patient-centred, preventive primary care system that sits at the heart of a transformed NHS.
Liberal Democrats believe in a patient-centred, preventive primary care system that sits at the heart of a transformed NHS.
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The gap between Local Housing Allowance and private rents is close to a record high.
68% of families receiving UC in the North East couldn't meet their housing costs in May this year.
Explore how the gap has grown in your region using our interactive housing data ⤵️ buff.ly/Hf3SVEF
68% of families receiving UC in the North East couldn't meet their housing costs in May this year.
Explore how the gap has grown in your region using our interactive housing data ⤵️ buff.ly/Hf3SVEF
September 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM
The gap between Local Housing Allowance and private rents is close to a record high.
68% of families receiving UC in the North East couldn't meet their housing costs in May this year.
Explore how the gap has grown in your region using our interactive housing data ⤵️ buff.ly/Hf3SVEF
68% of families receiving UC in the North East couldn't meet their housing costs in May this year.
Explore how the gap has grown in your region using our interactive housing data ⤵️ buff.ly/Hf3SVEF
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The correct answer to hate ♥️
September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The correct answer to hate ♥️