Christian Socialist. Retired teacher. God help the UK.
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Joined November 2014
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Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
This is somewhere between deeply irresponsible and a lie.
HMRC will be able to "seize money" from people who owe tax, aren't disputing it, but just fail to pay. That's people who cause the rest of us to pay more tax.
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
🚨 Westminster Voting Intention:
🌹 LAB: 30% (+1)
➡️ REF: 24% (-1)
🌳 CON: 22% (+3)
🟢 GRN: 8% (-1)
🔶️ LDEM: 7% (-1)
From @DeltapollUK
From 16th - 19th October
Changes with 14th September
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
A man suddenly approaches a group of street musicians and asks, “Can I play with you? I’ve got my pan flute.” When they ask what he wants to play, he chooses Vivaldi’s Winter from "The Four Seasons"—one of the most difficult pieces there is.
And then he leaves everyone around him in awe. On the pan flute, Michel Tirabosco delivers an incredibly skillful performance, with remarkable breath control and emotion. Even though this was a planned flash-mob-style setup, the real talent of the musicians and the pure joy they bring still move people deeply.
A beautiful moment of music, connection, and limitless passion.
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
When I met Angela Rayner to campaign for change to overly aggressive council tax debt collection, with its unprecedented rapid escalation to balliffs, she nodded like most politicians do.
I explained it was destructive for individuals, councils and the economy. She listened more then said she'd change it. I was sceptical. Yet a consultation was launched within weeks and delightfully the change announced within 18mths (its in place from next April) - bullet train pace for politics.
I've a rule that if I campaign for a politician (of any party) to do something, and they do it, I say thank you. Its important to recognise it. So thank you so much Angela Rayner for listening and more importantly acting. The changes coming are a great start.
I promised we'd make council tax fairer, and I’m getting on with the job.
Too many working people have seen council tax debt spiral before they had the chance to get help.
That's why we're introducing more time to pay, clearer warnings if you miss a payment and more support from councils.
Thanks to @MartinSLewis and @mmhpi for their tireless campaigning to make this change happen.
Here's everything you need to know ⬇️
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
A message to all sane Republicans: He pardoned 1,600 violent criminals. You said nothing. He bulldozed the East Wing. You said nothing. He interfered with the release of the Epstein files. You said nothing. He took over the Kennedy Center and renamed it after himself. You said nothing. He accepted a $400 million airplane as a personal gift. You said nothing. He threatened Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Greenland, Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. You said nothing. He tariffed just about everyone but Russia, causing inflation and instability worldwide. You said nothing. He attacked a nation during mediated negotiations. You said nothing. His ill-conceived war killed 175 children on day one. You said nothing. He alienated and insulted our allies. You said nothing. His ICE Army terrorized and murdered U.S. citizens. You said nothing. He committed murder on the high seas. You said nothing. He co-opted the Justice Department and directed it to prosecute his political enemies. You said nothing. It's time to start talking!!!
It's long overdue!!!!
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
Kemi Badenoch just promised full employment, tax cuts (but mainly for the rich tbf) a bigger budget for the police and army, increase prison spaces, protect the triple lock and lower student loan payments.
Pointing out that the Tories did the opposite of this the last time they were in power would be cynical in the extreme.
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
That was a big speech that dared to make sense of what’s gone wrong and what’s required to put it right.A Burnham has promised the biggest change in 40 years..If he wins the next election he’ll deliver it.But evidently he feels he must win an election before the biggest changes.
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
Today I have written to the head of the UK Football Policing Unit after its disgraceful attempt to link alcohol with the Hillsborough disaster following the Prime Minister’s call to ease restrictions at football matches.
Alcohol did not cause Hillsborough. The behaviour of supporters did not cause or contribute to the disaster.
These are the authoritative, factual conclusions of the inquests and the independent investigations. They are not matters of opinion.
Thirty-seven years on, when will policing authorities finally accept the truth and stop perpetuating the lies and smears created in the aftermath of the disaster?
Enough is enough.
#JFT97
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
What a load of old rot. Britain was never happier than between the late 50s and the mid 70s, when those in need were catered for by an extensive public housing programme, affordable mortgages & a fully functioning NHS. Meanwhile, the wealthy were taxed properly.
The UK is "very close" to a point where taxes will "cripple growth" in the economy, tech entrepreneur Euan Blair tells @CathyNewman
There is "genuine fear" among businesses that the UK will reach this point, Blair says.
trib.al/Rx0iR33
📺 Sky 501
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
To add insult to injury, quite literally, the car’s been nicked!!!! This is the number plate & colour of our Landrover Defender. It’s probably in a container on route to Timbuktu by now but just in case please RT
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
Worst instant access accounts from major UK Banks. While they earn 3.75% on their reserves account at the Bank of England they pay some customers 1% or less on their money. Source: Moneyfacts 17/9/2026
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
Thatcher conned the masses 40 years ago into thinking if you cut taxes for the rich the ordinary person becomes better off. Now they are defending Jimmy Ratcliffe and Farage taking 5 million. What have they done to trickle down their wealth? How has it made you better off?
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
So much of the right these days just have a massive patriotism problem. This guy:
- is a tax exile (left long before this govt)
- hates his own country while complaining he doesn’t get big enough subsidies from it
- laments the hit to manufacturing driven by a Brexit he supported
Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK bbc.in/3Vo0FAF
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
Happy Thursday! Are you one of the countless people rooting for Canada against Trump? Canada 🇨🇦 is standing up to a bully for the world, just like Greenland 🇬🇱 and Ukraine 🇺🇦. I’m proud of Canadians for standing our ground! Join us Team Canada!
I read #BuyCanadian is making a strong comeback! 🍁
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
Everybody follow Lake Ontario
Ian Parsons MA; BSc; PGCE #FBNHS retweeted
An amazing video of Dolly Parton singing one of her most famous songs in Páidí Ó Sé’s pub in Ventry Co. Kerry 🇮🇪 in 1990
How did Páidí pull that coup off
#RIPDolly