Post Brexit changes linked to ‘collapse in confidence’ for UK farmers in food security crisis NFU President Tom Bradshaw has warned that the collapse in confidence has seen 7,000 agricultural businesses close down since 2019 and is now imperilling food security in Britain. Brexit changes linked to ‘collapse in confidence’ for UK farmers WWW.INDEPENDENT.CO.UK A devastating new report has revealed a collapse in confidence among farmers since Brexit

Well, not quite the trouncing they deserve, and Andy Street suffering - despite distancing himself from the poops and being a good mayor (and despite the rather ridiculous muslim voter labour boycott across regions - did they really want the tories to stay in power?) - But not bad at all The Reformatory goons managed two council seats didn't it - out of over 300 they tried for ..

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HOOOWLS with laughter Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo ID WWW.INDEPENDENT.CO.UK Former prime minister Boris Johnson was caught out by a law his own government introduced as he went to vote on Thursday Tory MP pleads for help ahead of local elections as he has no valid form of Voter ID WWW.INDEPENDENT.CO.UK Campaign groups have warned that controversial voter ID rules may prevent people from voting and like a Tory candidate here who doesn't have 'conservative' anywhere on his billboard Tory mayor takes extraordinary swipe at Rishi Sunak on eve of local elections WWW.INDEPENDENT.CO.UK Exclusive: Tees Valley mayor’s extraordinary broadside against his own party as Tories brace for drubbing in local elections – and MPs...

So, Sunak has managed to get someone to 'volunteer to go to Rwanda hasn't he? .. for just £3000 payment to the person plus 5 years free board and lodging isnt it? - cost to UK taxpayer over £300M+ (300 million quid+) isnt it? - Bargain says Rwanda, especially with all the profit we made privately selling those luxury chalets Bravermann advertised for us I wonder how many brits would jump at that offer? Thousands? Hundreds of thousands? Lets see, up to 5 years free board and lodging and £3k in my pocket .. I'd go - and like that person - just come back if/when I get bored. First job - off to Botswana for a week to see the elephants. Of course the paid volunteers going to Botswana are meaningless - Rwanda have REPEATEDLY said they wont take any forcibly trafficked people in breach of international law eh? Have the poops actually got any civil servants to agree to go yet - probably end up as more massive payments to VIPal contractors to go and sit there doing nowt shortly eh?

first indications seem to be pointing to a very low turnout .. Which is likely great news for the Tory and Re-form-a-torys I'll still be surprised, even on a low turnout, and the unreformed tories in so many peoples *hit lists, if the reformatory party get 12% of the vote

interesting that the mobs which attacked the peaceful protestors on the campus sites seem to have been mostly identified as non student and 'counter protestors' although some are being labelled as pro Israel, and I'm sure some are - but many appear to be just right wing hate mongers playing the situation as we far to often see. I have no sympathy with ANY of the protestors who are behaving like Trump insurrectionists whatever they claim their aims to be. "The pro-Palestinian side, including Jews opposed to Israeli actions in Gaza, say they are being unfairly branded as antisemitic for criticizing Israel's government and expressing support for human rights." - Reuters

Gove - like his consultant firm enriching consultant company pals, jolly squandering, target missing Homes England ... The taxpayer-funded agency says it is “extremely pleased with the strong performance and outcomes” it is achieving and well placed to deliver more housing. they have missed all of their targets last month an i investigation into the quango revealed concerns about a “dysfunctional”, “sick” organisation that had kept councils waiting for years and frustrated builders who ended up walking away. Leaders of the agency supposed to be tackling England’s housing crisis are under fire from their own staff for neglecting delivery and a “failure” to manage spending, including nearly £400k on an internal meeting, i can reveal. ‘Alarm bells’ at housing crisis agency Homes England where staff meeting cost £400k INEWS.CO.UK Leaders warned of 'lack of trust' among employees as quango is criticised over 'vanity show' conference

Yep - even faulty/missing documentation - just wave em through 'protecting our borders' .. shouldn't that be 'protecting their businesses and smugglers, while making our businesses and smugglers pay'? or perhaps more 'catchy .. All of the costs, none of the benefits

Quite interesting that the Conservative East Midlands Mayor candidate doesnt mention conservative on his promotion LOL but he does claim that he, a Conservative politician, is the man to fix the 14 years of Conservative devastation of the region - inc 'fixing' problems inc the utter devastation of the roads, bus and train services that his party have imposed Must all rotate around the meaning of fixing he actually means .. fixing noun dishonest activity to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person: .. or perhaps he just means 'fixing' - preventing change

they rely on the decent people NOT doing what they themselves would do in a heartbeat

Its Gaelic celebration and bonfires today - Beltane Quite fortuitous for tomorrow lets hope

look on the bright side - it would allow Biden to do what he likes ...

Well, Have we all got our piccy id ready to start taking out the Tories err Trash in the locals?

Heres a point, while we wait for @theoldrouge to condemn rather than promote and support right wing bigots spouting genuine and clear monstrous antisemitic rhetoric ... Isn't it actually specifically unlawful to promote violence against politicians on top of laws to criminalise such things? ... As is reported happening in these closed facebook groups run by Tory staff and where a Tory police minister and the Tory London mayor candidate are members and post? .. or do the Tories (seemingly like tor) only promote laws for protecting the hate spouting hard right ? "“Some of these (Tory facebook groups) posts constitute the most appalling racism and I would urge the Conservative Party to swiftly distance itself from these hate-filled groups and urgently investigate what role any Conservative politicians and officials have played within them. “Susan Hall and the Tory MPs who have belonged to these groups need to come out and explain why – and to denounce the content they have tacitly endorsed by their membership.” "Reporters found widespread racism and Islamophobia as well as conspiracy theories and celebrations of criminal damage on the pages, including sharing the white supremacist slogan and antisemitic videos. " "Unearthed found that 46 out of the 82 admins have clear links to the Tory Party, including a recent digital campaign manager for the party and a conservative activist. Conservative councillor for Haywards Heath, Rachel Cromie, is an admin on all the groups. " Also interesting that Facebook groups opposing 20mph speed limit in Wales are being run by English Tories Conservative-run anti-Ulez Facebook groups hosted racist and Islamophobic posts - Unearthed UNEARTHED.GREENPEACE.ORG Tory staff running Facebook groups described as 'cesspits of vile racism' WWW.THENATIONAL.SCOT TORY staff and activists are running Facebook pages which are riddled with white supremacist slogans and Islamophobic attacks... Conservative-run anti-ULEZ Facebook groups are rife with racist and violent posts Conservative-run anti-ULEZ Facebook groups are rife with racist and violent posts - London Post LONDON-POST.CO.UK A coordinated network of 36 Facebook groups opposing London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ), run by Conservative councillors and...