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Labour isn't working - Thread 10

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TheNuthatch · 24/09/2025 11:33

A chat thread for those who don't like this Labour government.

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.

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https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5411817-labour-isnt-working-thread-9?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

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NoWordForFluffy · 25/09/2025 09:29

@upseedaisee, we have a pinky beige called Hare, which is by Crown on our stairs / landings. Might be too dark though?

EasternStandard · 25/09/2025 09:30

Rivalled · 25/09/2025 09:28

I can see it now - ‘call up the torygraph Andy and set the pigeons fluttering over something eye catching like a top rate of 50p’

Yep

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upseedaisee · 25/09/2025 09:57

NoWordForFluffy · 25/09/2025 09:29

@upseedaisee, we have a pinky beige called Hare, which is by Crown on our stairs / landings. Might be too dark though?

Yep, something with a bit of pink or purple in it. I'll have a look at Hare. If it's a bit dark, it will give me an idea which palette to look at. Thanks!

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TheNuthatch · 25/09/2025 10:00

upseedaisee · 25/09/2025 09:15

Well ladies off to measure up my new old farties apartment today, I'm trying to find a nice warm beige colour for the lounge that doesn't remind me of baby poo. First world problems and all that! 😂

Ooh exciting.

For beige, I like Dulux Egyptian Cotton.
It's like the colour of Baileys so quite warm.

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Upstartled · 25/09/2025 10:02

I like Egyptian Cotton but it tends towards the blue end of the spectrum, if you want it warmer then Natural Hessian from the same range is a good option.

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TheNuthatch · 25/09/2025 10:08

NoWordForFluffy · 25/09/2025 09:29

@upseedaisee, we have a pinky beige called Hare, which is by Crown on our stairs / landings. Might be too dark though?

I just googled that paint. Looks really lovely. I'm saving that one.
I've got loads of rooms painted in F&B Cornforth white. Its lovely but I'm getting bored of it now.

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Upstartled · 25/09/2025 10:11

Is there any good news around? At the risk of being a bit needy, it all feels a bit circling the drain at the moment.

Maybe I just need to stay on this thread a bit more where at least you aren't cast as the villain for being realistic.

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TheNuthatch · 25/09/2025 10:16

Upstartled · 25/09/2025 10:11

Is there any good news around? At the risk of being a bit needy, it all feels a bit circling the drain at the moment.

Maybe I just need to stay on this thread a bit more where at least you aren't cast as the villain for being realistic.

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We had 0 small boat crossings for a few days. Does that count as good news? Best I can do atm.

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Lutonsgirl · 25/09/2025 10:17

upseedaisee · 25/09/2025 08:20

My sentiments exactly @twistyizzy . There are 300 areas that will get this money, quite a number are coastal towns, which by the way tend to be Labour strongholds, so it will be interesting to see if they do include Conservative or Reform councils.Colour me cynical, but I doubt it.

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Do we think Clacton , Skegness or even Great Yarmouth will be included?!

Upstartled · 25/09/2025 10:18

TheNuthatch · 25/09/2025 10:16

We had 0 small boat crossings for a few days. Does that count as good news? Best I can do atm.

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Yes, it'll do, even though I suspect that is the result of crappy weather, I'll take it, thanks.

Absentosaur · 25/09/2025 10:20

Upstartled · 25/09/2025 10:11

Is there any good news around? At the risk of being a bit needy, it all feels a bit circling the drain at the moment.

Maybe I just need to stay on this thread a bit more where at least you aren't cast as the villain for being realistic.

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A couple have turned their home in Fife into a hedgehog hospital in a bid to help the spiky mammals recuperate when they are found ill or injured.

Sharon and Andy Longhurst have built a maternity ward in their Burntisland garden, an intensive care unit in their garage and they manage a fleet of volunteers in hedgehog ambulances.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgj4j3xl2ko

Sharon is holding up a hedgehog to the camera. She has shoulder-legth blonde hair and is wearing black rimmed glasses. She is smiling at the camera and wearing blue rubber gloves.

We have turned our home in Burtisland into a hedgehog hospital

A husband and wife have devote the last three years to helping the spiky mammals when they are found ill or injured.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgj4j3xl2ko

Upstartled · 25/09/2025 10:23

Oh, God, that is so cute! That is a tonic. What good eggs they are. I love a hedgehog.

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:34

Upstartled · 25/09/2025 10:11

Is there any good news around? At the risk of being a bit needy, it all feels a bit circling the drain at the moment.

Maybe I just need to stay on this thread a bit more where at least you aren't cast as the villain for being realistic.

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My secret Next order in preparation for our holiday in 3 weeks has arrived 😀 the bad news is everything fits and i like everything 🤣🤣 I was meant to be paying my bill off, not adding to it!

Absentosaur · 25/09/2025 10:35

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:34

My secret Next order in preparation for our holiday in 3 weeks has arrived 😀 the bad news is everything fits and i like everything 🤣🤣 I was meant to be paying my bill off, not adding to it!

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Ooo perfect ;)

Where are you off to?

Upstartled · 25/09/2025 10:37

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:34

My secret Next order in preparation for our holiday in 3 weeks has arrived 😀 the bad news is everything fits and i like everything 🤣🤣 I was meant to be paying my bill off, not adding to it!

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😂 You just can't turn your back on that kind of good fortune!

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:39

Absentosaur · 25/09/2025 10:35

Ooo perfect ;)

Where are you off to?

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Greece. 8 night classical tour for classics mad DD. Our first holiday abroad since 2019 (thanks school fees 🤣).

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:40

Will have to trot out the "this old thing" when DH asks everyday if I'm wearing something new 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Lutonsgirl · 25/09/2025 10:40

TheNuthatch · 25/09/2025 10:00

Ooh exciting.

For beige, I like Dulux Egyptian Cotton.
It's like the colour of Baileys so quite warm.

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My whole house is slowly turning Egyptian cotton... I love it!

EasternStandard · 25/09/2025 10:41

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:39

Greece. 8 night classical tour for classics mad DD. Our first holiday abroad since 2019 (thanks school fees 🤣).

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Woohoo have a great time!

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:42

Lutonsgirl · 25/09/2025 10:40

My whole house is slowly turning Egyptian cotton... I love it!

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I'm going the other way. This year I've painted my bedroom deep rose and the front room Smurf (wedgewood) blue 😆 Wanting a new bathroom in Jade!

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:43

EasternStandard · 25/09/2025 10:41

Woohoo have a great time!

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Thank you, I can't wait. Plus as it's all organised for us I can sit back and relax rather than being the one organising the itinerary as per.

Absentosaur · 25/09/2025 10:45

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:39

Greece. 8 night classical tour for classics mad DD. Our first holiday abroad since 2019 (thanks school fees 🤣).

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Perfect ❤️❤️

EasternStandard · 25/09/2025 10:45

On paint I’m an F&B believer, I like shaded white for a beigey one

upseedaisee · 25/09/2025 10:51

twistyizzy · 25/09/2025 10:40

Will have to trot out the "this old thing" when DH asks everyday if I'm wearing something new 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Did that a few times in the past. 😂😂