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I have another account for my theatre activities. Currently reviewing shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. If you're interested in theatre, please follow me there:
@TomScottTheatre
A friend of mine has set up this fundraiser to help with the feeding and housing of some families who have been made homeless by the recent typhoon (Emong) in the Philippines. gofund.me/f62de3a5
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I'm Aya from Gaza, and I need a donation link to support my family. Help us and share my story, so we can find hope. Every donation saves a life. #GazaNeedsYou #HelpGaza #DonateForGaza
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Before people, including Labour Party spokespersons, comment or decide upon Diane Abbott’s fate, could I suggest that they actually listen to Diane’s interview on BBC Refections in which she forthrightly condemns antisemitism & discusses the different forms of racism.
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Pleased a majority of councillors in Glasgow voted to condemn UK Gov's intention to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorists as an unacceptable attack on the right to protest. There are already laws in place to punish illegal activities should they occur as part of a protest.
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If Hamas had killed 7 Israelis inside of Israel this week, it would be one of the biggest stories in the world, & all over the US media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
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Gary Lineker on Gaza, "It's the worst thing I have seen in my lifetime. Constant images day in, day out of children losing their lives."
"But the minute you raise your voice against it you get accused of being a supporter of Hamas."
Excoriating condemnation of Labour Government's callous decision to end #winterfuelpayment for most pensioners. Last year was also £300 cost of living payment so pensioners losing £500 (£600 if over 80) while fuel bills rise. Also so far much worse winter.
“I think the [winter fuel payment] means testing was too tight.”
Money Saving Expert @MartinSLewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income.
#Newsnight
The UK gets more and more ridiculous. STV is currently showing an ITV show called 'The Royal Beat'. Guests include the Sun's 'Royal' Editor. It's an hour of #royalistsycophancy. Top story is that Camilla's dog has died. And this appears to be a weekly show. #AbolishTheMonarchy.
Kendall also said Gov is protecting 'poorer pensioners'. Not true. Pensioners earning over £11,400 a year losing winter fuel allowance. Last 2 years pensioners also got cost of living payment of £300 so £500 a year taken away. (£600 if over 80). #UncaringLabourGovernment
Liz Kendall is asked about the govt scrapping the universal winter fuel allowance and she says she doesn't want anyone having to choose between heating & eating.
A good advert for judging people on what they do rather than on what they say #bbclaurak
Plus 700,000 with income of less than £11.4k but not claiming pension credit will lose #winterfuelpayment. Many of those live alone, have illness or disabilities. Pension credit form has 240 questions. People will get very ill or die as a result of cruel decision by Lab Gov.
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Trump’s vote share is now at 49.9% with some votes still being counted. Looks like his margin over Harris will be around 1.5%- the third smallest winning margin since 1888.
Trump’s win was solid in the popular vote and electoral college. But it was not a landslide and it was not overwhelming.
'We will deliver the savings' says Liz Kendall, Sec of State for Work and Pensions. That's her way of saying she will cut benefits for 450,00 disabled people. #UncaringLabourGovernment #Orwellianlanguage #BBCLauraK
Nadine Dorries, Boris Johnson's pal, is getting huge publicity from the BBC. She just happens to have a book to sell. But why does the BBC feel it necessary to give a platform to this boring right winger who's not even an MP any more? #Newsnight #PoliticsLive and now #BBCLauraK
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🚨 BREAKING:
Wow. This heart-rending ad, when tested, moves swing-state men 2.5 points away from Trump.
Massive.
Please share everywhere.
Women are dying NOW in states with extreme bans. If Republicans win, a national abortion ban is next. Don't look away. #MAGAAbortionBan
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Mr Homelessness accused of being a rogue landlord, leaving tenants to live in fuel poverty in substandard housing.
The Duchy should revert to the state and £23m profits used to fix rental homes and support local communities, not go into William's pockets.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
How King Charles and Prince William's royal estates earn millions in rent from taxpayers
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ho…
Appalling landlords. #AbolishTheMonarchy
Working with @DailyMirror we found homes owned by Prince William riddled with mould and failing to meet the legal energy efficiency standards.
Watch the full film 'The King, the Prince and their Secret Millions' tonight on @channel4 at 8.10pm.
#C4Dispatches
Everyone should watch @C4Dispatches lifting the lid on royalist greed and hypocrisy. Time to #AbolishTheMonarchy
Republic has called on the government to abolish the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster, following investigations by Dispatches, Sunday Times and Mirror.
republic.org.uk/_abolish_the…
