Mr Pecksniff's Diary

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In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life. (DMs are open.) Email tips to: [email protected]

Diarist for eastangliabylines.co.uk

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This week's rummage begins with troubling reports from Clacton’s polling stations of alleged voter intimidation by Reform activists. * Kai Stephens & fireworks that weren’t. * Suffolk Reform’s £500,000 legal challenge hits a Section 5A snag. * Norfolk’s new £215k chief exec raises eyebrows.

eastangliabylines.co.ukPecksniff: Alleged strong-arm tactics at the polls as Farage wins ClactonIn which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
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A large cheer resounded at the Muckrakers as one and all welcomed the return of facts back to the European debate. Meanwhile Reform’s Cllr Ryan Coogan remains magnificently unsubdued & Ed Davey finds Burnham’s political capital suddenly less attractive. Read on...

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A large cheer resounded at the Muckrakers as one and all welcomed the return of facts back to the European debate. Meanwhile Reform’s Cllr Ryan Coogan remains magnificently unsubdued & Ed Davey finds Burnham’s political capital suddenly less attractive. Read on...

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In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life | East Anglia Bylines

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Kemi Badenoch wants to exempt the family home from inheritance tax. But that creates a perverse incentive for elderly people to *upsize* to save IHT. That could double the cost of the policy, and push £100bn+ from savings into housing. A 🧵 on bad tax cuts.

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Just got round to reading @samfr.bsky.social's piece on reversing Brexit. It is as good as billed. Basically, it all boils down to one thing: if EU member states want the UK inside the tent, a way will be found. But there is no way back without full and unconditional acceptance of the four freedoms.

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