@NeilDotObrien A completely separate issue to flying flags though isn't it
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Lady Jane
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Putin's invading forces raped women and killed loads of kids. Before any other country in Europe, we gave Ukraine the weapons to fight back. That was the right thing to do, not "woke nonsense"
James Orr@jtworr
If you were wondering why the Conservative Party just suffered its worst defeat in Essex - and why it will cease to exist there after the next general election - look no further. The Tories spent 14 years treating the national interest as one priority among many.
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@RicHolden @LeeHurstComic I think the billions in tax payers money we send them shows we stand with them
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Because it shows we stand against the dictator Putin. We are not neutral in this fight, which is why we have sanctioned Russia.
Why take it down if you think taking it down says nothing?
If it was just ‘a flag’ and didnt symbolise out wider support then it would be nonsense. But it isn’t because we’re doing a lot more.
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So, yesterday, there was a:
🇬🇧 Union Flag flying outside Essex County Council, an Essex County Flag, and 🇺🇦 the Ukrainian Flag - in a show of support for our friends in Ukraine who were illegally invaded by Putin’s🇷🇺
As one of their first acts, Reform Essex County Councillors have decided to remove the Ukraine flag
Why do that? Whose side are they on?
I’m not at all sure this ‘signal’ is what people thought they were voting for when they voted in the local elections
Essex County Council@Essex_CC
A second Union Flag has been raised outside of Essex County Council’s headquarters in Chelmsford, following control of the authority transferring to Reform UK after last week’s elections. The move brings Essex County Council in line with Reform UK national policy, which only permits the Union, national, county or armed forces flags to fly at council buildings under its control. “Today we have raised a second Union Flag at County Hall in Chelmsford. It was a proud moment to see it flying high, representing all of the nations that make up our wonderful United Kingdom.” Cllr Peter Harris, Leader of the Council’s Reform UK group and County Council Leader Elect. The flag of Ukraine that had previously flown since 2022 has been replaced, and following discussions with the Ukrainian community in the county, will find a new home. Councillor Harris said: “The replacement of the Ukraine flag does not diminish the support and generosity that Essex residents have shown the people of Ukraine since 2022 and I know this will continue.”
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How can @KemiBadenoch not know who these people are?....
If you are the leader of the opposition and your PM has just banned 11 people from travelling to the UK because of their political views (or their "hate speech"), you should be consumed with curiousity to know who they are and what they said.
OR you just don't care about #freespeech. You just care about winning elections. We are so sick of this theatre.
Paul 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇮🇱@BasedMillwaII
Wow 🤯 @KemiBadenoch just backed @Keir_Starmer decision to ban “far right” activists from entering Britain to attend the @TRobinsonNewEra Unite the Kingdom tomorrow 🤯 Never trust a Tory, shame shit, different Uniparty day…
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Lady Jane retweetledi
This is the impact of the UK having one of the highest hospitality tax burdens in Europe. It puts our restaurants, pubs and many more at a significant competitive disadvantage and deters investment.
We need VAT for hospitality to be cut.
Read more from Kate Nicholls @UKHospKate, our Chair, in The Guardian:
theguardian.com/food/2026/may/…
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So Andy, after you lost a by-election to Reform, and caused a by-election in your Mayoral seat which we lost, what did you do next..?
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@BritWeatherSvs @PatrickChristys 'Digging up the dirt'
You disgusting man, thousands of children were raped & tortured
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@PatrickChristys Digging up the ‘dirt’ already like a true Reform rat at Reform HQ.
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Burnham absolutely hounded at a meeting about the rape gangs a few years ago. Greater Manchester Police were found to have failed victims.
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Catherine West now on Radio 4 saying Keir Starmer could win a leadership election and not ruling out voting for him
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Lady Jane retweetledi
The @ecrgroup - the group of Italian PM @GiorgiaMeloni and Polish President @NawrockiKn - are shocked their own democratically elected MEP @D_Tarczynski has been banned from Britain.
The Prime Minister is trashing our country's allies and our history of freedom.
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Lady Jane retweetledi
🚨Clarification Alert 🚨
Angela Rayner has not been exonerated. She failed to pay £40,000 tax that was due. After months and wrangling, she paid it.
Dont fall for the spin.
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With this Labour Government, Britain has seen inflation come down, six interest rate cuts and borrowing fall.
The PM’s steady leadership means we are better able to protect families, support businesses, work with allies and face global challenges.
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@Sacha_Lord You said Andy says he will look at cutting VAT for hospitality.
Is he actually committing to cutting VAT or is it just more labour platitudes?
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@TorstenBell Labour are so out of touch with the country.
You have made everyone skint & miserable.
People can't even afford a pint down the pub or a meal out at the local restaurant.
You have destroyed the hospitality industry & are sucking every last bit of enjoyment out of life
#LabourOut
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Kemi Badenoch - a women who thinks what matters is being rude rather than being right
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@HuddlestonNigel @Conservatives They have decimated the hospitality industry already
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It doesn't matter what fancy words they use to describe it, this is just another TAX.
...a tax on tourism and in fact all types of overnight stays, whether leisure, business or visiting friends & relatives.
Only Labour can believe the way to 'help' a sector is to tax it more!
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Lady Jane retweetledi
I said NO to Digital ID then, and I am saying NO to Digital ID now!
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@JeevunSandher Cut spending, reduce taxes. Thats the only path to growth
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As our bond rate rises, we have to level with our real constraints.
To build a virtuous economic circle, we must:
- Get growth rising (with investment)
- Get inflation down (with energy bill reductions)
Both help to:
- Get the debt burden down.
All within the fiscal rules.
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Lady Jane retweetledi
Rachel Reeves raised employer NI to fund the NHS
Two venues close every day
100,000 hospitality jobs gone since October 2024
Young people losing their first jobs so NHS diversity managers can piss more money up the wall
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Lady Jane retweetledi
We will oppose this every step of the way.
Reform UK will scrap Digital ID.
GB Politics@GBPolitcs
🚨NEW: King Charles: "My ministers will also proceed with the introduction of Digital ID."
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The Brexit Derangement Syndrome is off the scale at the moment.
Reform (formerly known as the BREXIT PARTY) just swept to victory across working class areas.
Response? Oh, it’s obviously time to rejoin the EU…
Do these people even believe in democracy?
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