Brenda Oates

Just trying to keep up with the family...

[Kevin Craig @KevinCraigUK]

At Downing Street last night, I was pleased to have the opportunity to say thank you to @Keir_Starmer and his team for his and their service to our country and @UKLabour.

A lot has been achieved in his period in office and he has restored the values of decency and integrity to public life.

He leaves Britain in a stronger position than he found it, and Labour as a serious party of government again.

I was particularly struck by his determination to do everything he can to constructively support his successor. Country first and with enormous good grace to boot. Thank you.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

British nationals should register their presence with the FCDO at the links here ⬇️

Bahrain: https://t.co/kqdSQI2sVF

Kuwait: https://t.co/tT4aEqB0Te

Israel: https://t.co/DbF2jtWFtH

Palestine: https://t.co/C6P1032KHO

Qatar: https://t.co/bodZ4kHAWs

UAE: https://t.co/KUcqFDOwdo

[Woking News & Mail @Woking_NewsMail]

Citizens Advice Woking service reductions reveal cost of funding cuts https://t.co/VygLQG6VMx

[Peter Stefanovic @PeterStefanovi2]

Multi millionaire Rishi Sunak - who paid a penalty of just £50 for breaking Covid laws, wants rough sleepers, people who have nothing, to be fined up to £2,500 or even imprisoned

It’s difficult to imagine a more nasty, obscene, Victorian & utterly useless piece of legislation

[Brenda Oates @CedarWaters]

Citizens Advice Woking seeks £100k from crowdfunding campaign | https://t.co/8XE7297UoP https://t.co/5ztC1Ag2pd

[Brenda Oates @CedarWaters]

UK gov to call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/39zU4sZ8Et via @UKChange

[Liz Webster @LizWebsterSBF]

A blunt and succinct summary of Brexit impact from Indian media outlet.

"While the debate leading up to the 2016 referendum for Brexit was rife with promises of prosperity and opportunities, the reality, has been far from rosy

The decision by the UK to leave the EU, commonly known as Brexit, was a historic moment that promised to bring significant changes to the nation's economic landscape.

But the reality has been quite different. The latest figures speak for themselves.

Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.2% in August 2023, following a fall of 0.6% in July 2023.

Looking at the broader picture, GDP increased by 0.3% in the three months to August 2023, with growth in all sectors. Services output grew by 0.4% in August 2023, after a fall of 0.6% in July 2023, and was the main contributor to the growth in GDP in July.

Output in consumer facing services fell by 0.6% in August 2023 following a fall of 0.2% in July.

Production output fell by 0.7% in August 2023, following a fall of 1.1% in July 2023.

The construction sector declined by 0.5% in August 2023, following a 0.4% decrease in July 2023.

Brexit has undeniably contributed to a worsening financial situation in Great Britain, causing economic disruption, increased costs, and uncertainty for businesses and consumers alike. One of the most immediate consequences of Brexit was economic disruption. The UK was no longer part of the EU's single market and customs union, which meant new trade barriers and customs checks were introduced.

This change led to increased paperwork, delays at ports, and disruptions in the supply chain. The sudden implementation of customs checks and additional regulations had a profound impact on British businesses, especially those that relied heavily on seamless trade with the EU.

Many companies found themselves grappling with new red tape, extra costs, and the need to adapt to a new regulatory environment. This disruption has been particularly challenging for industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and fishing, which had deep ties to the EU market. Another significant issue stemming from Brexit is the rising costs. A weaker British pound, influenced by uncertainty and the financial consequences of Brexit, made imports more expensive. This, in turn, has led to inflationary pressures on consumer goods

For example, the price of many food items, especially fresh produce and meat, has seen an increase due to new customs checks and tariffs. Likewise, some businesses have had to deal with escalating costs related to customs duties and increased shipping charges. The financial burden of these rising costs has been felt by both consumers and businesses, putting pressure on household budgets and eroding profit margins for companies.

Brexit brought about an era of uncertainty that still lingers today. Businesses were left questioning the future trading relationship between the UK and the EU, which led to hesitancy in investment decisions. The financial sector, which was once a dominant contributor to the UK's economy, was also hit hard. Major banks and financial institutions began relocating some of their operations to EU member states to maintain access to the single market, leading to a loss of jobs and economic activity in the UK. Another concern that has emerged post-Brexit is the loss of talent. The free movement of labour between the UK and the EU has come to an end.

As a result, many industries, including healthcare, education, and technology, are grappling with labor shortages. The country's previously vibrant arts and culture sector is also facing challenges in attracting international talent due to visa restrictions and immigration changes.

While Brexit supporters argued that leaving the EU would provide the UK with more economic independence and control, the reality has been a different story.  The challenges remain, and it is essential for policymakers to find innovative solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of Brexit."

Only way to mitigate adverse effects of Brexit is to rejoin the EU.
https://t.co/2ABvuWAryT

[Brenda Oates @CedarWaters]

Stop Age Discrimination in Cancer Screening Services https://t.co/VSdK11VkQH via @UKChange

[Save Woking Pool in the Park @savewokingpitp]

Thanks for the follows, we're following back.

It's taking us a bit of time to get up and running, but we're working hard in the background alongside our day jobs and family commitments...

We will be posting updates as and when things happen.

#wearewoking #savethepitp #woking

[CNN @CNN]

Dubai days are so hot that its beaches now stay open all night, with floodlights illuminating the sand for beachgoers

[Brenda Oates @CedarWaters]

@nsandihelp I tried to change my maturity options by accessing your website on my iPhone. This involved you calling me in the middle of the night and you asked for a number that should appear on my screen. THERE WAS NO NUMBER ON MY MOBILE SCREEN! So my request did not go through

[4th July - Tory wipe Out @snb19692]

One thing that really puzzles me!
How the fuck have we ended up in such a shit state! How are the weirdest bunch of misfits, odd bods, sex pests and total fruit cakes actually governing the United Kingdom?

[Howard Beckett @HowardRBeckett]

Today: Wholesale gas 197p per therm
August: Wholesale gas 702p per therm

Cut gas bills now. End the energy rip off.

[Brexitshambles @brexit_sham]

ITV joins the OBR, ONS, OECD, Bank of England and the FT, in reporting that Brexit has caused catastrophic damage to the UK, costing the Treasury £40bn a year in lost tax revenue due to leaving the EU.

[MarshFamilySongs @MarshSongs]

Here's a version of Good King Wenceslas that we'd like to dedicate today to @theRCN, @RMTunion, @ucu colleagues & all those fighting for fair deals in tough times #inthebleak

#SupportTheStrikes #RCNStrike #NursesStrike #StandByYourPost #UCUrising #SupportRailWorkers #Solidarity

[Dr Rachel Clarke @doctor_oxford]

NHS nurses hold the hands, tend the wounds, save the lives, wash the dead. They comfort us, console us, diagnose us, save us. They toil & smile & endlessly care.

Not a single NHS nurse wants to strike tomorrow. They’re desperate.

Please show NHS nurses some love. Please RT 💙

[MarshFamilySongs @MarshSongs]

Sigh.

[Samuel West 💙💛 @exitthelemming]

St Pancras just now. Almost missed my train.

Watch to the end for a nice surprise

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

This is Brexit

[Chris Shaw @The_ChrisShaw]

@Peston @Jacob_Rees_Mogg Brexit was sold to a trusting UK population by a motley cabal of treacherous chancers.

Those who voted Leave were monumentally lied to by those who stood to gain, whether by bribery or market manipulation.

There are absolutely ZERO Brexit benefits. Mogg has given up looking.