Supporter of Sheffield United Football Club ⚔. Love horse racing 🐎. Work hard, play hard, and live life (oh, and sometimes grumpy 😊).
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I guarantee one thing from Councillor @andyburnham and @UKLabour - taxes will go up again for Businesses and working people to pay for this. FACT.
“People in the future... will not get what they would get today”
Minister Pat McFadden says his reforms will involve “more support” for those who can never work, support with costs for some disabilities but "the rest" will not get benefits
#BBCLauraK
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So, listening to people discuss the Milburn report on #BBCLauraK - it's about getting young people into work. That is commendable. But if you continue to "play the system," you'll be fine
So, keep working hard and keep paying you're ever increasing amounts of tax
Tax, tax, tax.
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The person in charge of our education system can't spell "GCSE"
As part of our once in a generation reforms to the curriculum, Key Stage 3 will get the focus it needs to be engaging, exciting, and richer so that more children participate and progress.
To do this, schools should not routinely bring forward GSCE content and options into this important and distinct part of a child’s education.
thetimes.com/uk/education/ar…
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I form my opinions on an issue by issue basis. Can’t stand tribalism. I’ve never understood the lack of emotional intelligence of those who suddenly dislike anyone who dares to have a different political opinion on any particular issue. Common ground purged for a purity test.
If you could replay any game Harry, either as a player or Manager, which game would it be and why? #MHMASKHARRY
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So the Chancellor John Healey and the Labour government will scrap crackdowns on welfare fraud, but at the same time, allow HMRC to get access to raid taxpayers’ bank accounts.
Soft on the benefit fraudsters. Hard on those who fund them.
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🟠⚫ BESTFIT REOPENING UPDATE! ⚫🟠
After a very difficult couple of weeks, I’m pleased to say Bestfit Tyre Centre will be REOPENING this Saturday 14th November, 9am–12pm! 🙌
I’ll be taking things steady as I continue my recovery, but I’m looking forward to getting back!
High fives all round to Councillor @andyburnham and @UKLabour
The economic wrecking ball of the Labour government did this. They have absolutely hammered small and medium sized businesses.
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On Remembrance Sunday?
Never underestimate the predicability of stupidity. FFS 🤦♂️🤦♂️
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PERFECT TV?
I remember watching this at the time and it has stayed with me ever since. An incredibly powerful example of the futility of trench warfare. The final episode of Blackadder Goes Forth was first broadcast this week back in 1989.
Arguably the most poignant end to a TV show. They made us laugh for years and suddenly we felt what it was like to lose them.
We will remember them.
For our tomorrows, they gave their today.
#lestweforget #remembrance
Clip from @BBCArchive
If you don't want to read this, or it's behind paywall, I can summarise it for you: @Ed_Miliband is a proper devious wanker. And more shame on Councillor @andyburnham for appointing him 🤮🤮
thetimes.com/article/d423f5e…
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No you are not. You are not even an ‘anti Zionist’. You are simply a fraud.
Only a few years ago when you were a Lib Dem you solemnly promised voters that a vote for you was “a support for Israel”.
You were a 34-year old man, not a child. You left the Lib Dems a year later purely and simply because they didn’t select you for a parliamentary seat.
If they had, you’d still be promising that a vote for you is a vote for Israel. You are a despicable, malignant fraud who would toss your own mum under a bus for a few extra moments of political relevance.
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When you’re illiterate enough to put “losted” on a post on your main account, don’t be stupid enough to do it again on a burner pretending to be a Blade 😂
Steve McGuiness retweeted
Yes, confirmed. US Central Command has conducted fresh airstrikes on Iranian military surveillance, communication, and air defense sites for a second straight day, in response to Iranian actions including attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has retaliated against US bases in the region. The broader conflict that began in February continues amid diplomatic efforts.
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A couple on minimum wage, both working 40 hours a week:
Gross: £52,874
Take-home: £45,108
Child Benefit: £1,407 (1 child)
30 funded childcare hours: ✅
A single earner on £100,001:
Gross: £100,001
Take-home: £68,558
Child Benefit: £0
30 funded childcare hours: ❌
Losing those hours costs £11,890 a year in nursery fees.
So the single earner ends up with £56,668.
The couple ends up with £46,515.
That's £10,153 more for the single earner.
Despite earning £47,127 more.
Now add a second child.
The couple's Child Benefit goes up to £2,337.
The single earner's nursery bill doubles to £23,780.
Couple: £47,446
Single earner: £44,777
The minimum wage couple are now £2,668 better off.
Is this a fair system?