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I may be on the side of Angels but don't think for 1 second I am one of them....

The Elysium of Confusion..
Joined February 2009
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This wasn't allowed in public incase it offended anyone. So please don't retweet it. Thanks 🙏dutchbarn.com
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Pls DON'T let this be true. It reports @hmtreasury plans to shelve much needed, called for & worked on plans (by @WhichUK, @TheFCA, @CitizensAdvice & til now govt itself) to regulate Buy Now Pay Later Why'd it not regulate the UKs fasted growing form of debt, with billions lent? Yes, BNPL used right can help people borrow interest free to spread necessary costs, but it's still a debt. Protection's needed for when it's not right. Regulation doesn't curtail the industry, it'd just means that for both existing firms & new entrants: - Fairness rules apply like with other debt - If treated badly you can go to @financialombuds - Firms must be honest that this is borrowing not market it as a lifestyle choice Clearly amidst a cost of living crisis, when many are desperate and living on deficit budgets - all forms of major consumer debt need the protections embedded which regulation gives. I'd urge @Jeremy_Hunt to continue with the plans, which we were promised years ago, and have huge support amongst consumer groups (and some BNPL firms) and ensure it's fully regulated like the debt it is. news.sky.com/story/treasury-…
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
Important.... Please share and spread word. This is important for anyone who has a non-smart electricity prepayment meter (it doesn't apply for gas or smart meters, then its automatic) - which includes some of the most vulnerable in society.
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
10 days ago I sent Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt a letter (below) asking him to postpone the govt's 20% increase in energy bills on 1 April. Since, SEVENTY major charities (below), & the energy industry trade body have signed up to support the letter. IF YOU SUPPORT THE CALL PLS RT
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
I have just sent the Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt - supported by major charities - a letter asking him to postpone the government's 20% increase in energy bills on 1 April. The letter is at attached (plus supplementary explanation) please read and feel free to share
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
The #RedRoses - role models inspiring the next generation 👏 – at South East, England
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This is really important urgent info for many. Please do share it if possible.
“Do you pay energy by monthly Direct Debit? 3 Urgent must-knows before 1 April… Do meter reading Why switching from DD costs more Should you fix right now Watch the video for full info For subtitled version go here: youtube.com/watch?v=iYkdA9xa…
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
Please visit the Nowzad website - our statement is posted there
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Day 21 #FreeNazanin Today I have promised Nazanin to end the hunger strike Gabriella needs two parents Thank you all for your overwhelming care these past three weeks
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
The whole team & dogs/cats were safely 300m inside the airport perimeter. We were turned away as @JoeBiden @POTUS had changed paperwork rules just 2 hours earlier. Went through hell to get there & we were turned away into the chaos of those devastating explosions. #OperationArk
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This has better not be true @BorisJohnson @10DowningStreet @BWallaceMP You rescued a car??? WTF #operationArk
If this is legitimate @BWallaceMP then please stand by.. not sure @PenFarthing is going to take this news very well. You rescued a f*^king car??? #operationark
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
Excellent update @domdyer70 please listen and share. 👏👏👏
Pen Farthing front page papers huge global media interest getting Nowzad team to Britain being swamped by donations offers of jobs for those we rescue, Prime Minister expected to raise Nowzad debate makes me proud be British @PenFarthing @PeterEgan6 @BorisJohnson @carrielbjohnson
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
Introducing Dave's flat-pack pub! To celebrate series 2 of #MeetTheRichardsons, we’ve got FOUR flat-pack pubs to give away. Just retweet this tweet and follow us to enter. Closes 22 April, 18+, UK residents only. T&Cs can be found here: bit.ly/FlatpackPub Good luck!
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
It's common now to mistake defending someone's right to say things, with agreeing with those things. If you don't support free speech for people who you disagree with, then you don't support free speech. And remember, it's your right not to listen and even say things back 👍
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Everyone involved in this is a cunt.
UK & Irish greyhounds shamefully exported to China, a country with zero animal welfare laws where it is "fully legal to drug, beat, skin or cook a greyhound whilst still alive" cagednw.co.uk/chinaexports.h…
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UK & Irish greyhounds shamefully exported to China, a country with zero animal welfare laws where it is "fully legal to drug, beat, skin or cook a greyhound whilst still alive" cagednw.co.uk/chinaexports.h…
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This GIF might come in handy.
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We came to Westminster just after 6am to clean up the mess the rioters left behind. We won’t let a group of anti-British thugs ruin our great city. The media won’t show you this but #WeAreTheMediaNow
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Melanie Ballentyne retweeted
People mocking the murder of George Floyd. Hey internet: who are they?
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I can’t believe I have to say this, but please don’t drink bleach.
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