Melanie Bridge @melbridge
Joined February 2009-
Tweets528
-
Followers21
-
Following130
-
Likes435
Another s**t show from Rachel Reeves - 4 privately educated KC's and a p... youtu.be/IbKXGdgklGE?si… via @YouTube
A blog post by one of my teachers at Michaela.😊 counterstrokeblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/01/the…
1/ 🚨 The January launch of #SchoolFeeVAT is almost upon us. Implementing this rushed policy Mid school year is no accident—it’s pure #CynicalPolitics by @UKLabour who knows this policy is a disaster, so they’ve timed it to exploit parents' natural instinct to shield their kids. Let’s break down Why January. 🧵👇
When you think the unintended consequences of #SchoolFeeVAT couldn’t get worse, @AllisonPearson highlights: "Many traumatised children in care are privately educated for stability. VAT may strip this life-changing option away." This on the same day @UKlabour claims to put “children’s interests first.” The list of issues with @Labour's policy is very long, but this is very sobering indeed. This tax is #EducationalVandalism #StopTheVAT #EducationNotTaxation @Telegraph
It’s deeply concerning that while @bphillipsonMP admits the state has failed far too many vulnerable children, #SchoolFeeVAT is set to strip away life-changing educational options for them. As @AllisonPearson points out, "Many traumatised children in care are privately educated for stability. VAT may strip this life-changing option away." We should be creating opportunities for vulnerable kids, not undermining them. #StopTheVAT #EducationNotTaxation telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/1…
THIS 👇 When debating #SchoolFeeVAT, remember it’s about children. This teacher gets it. It’s #Shameful that so many in @UKLabour just don’t. There’s time. Scrap #SchoolFeeVAT and #FindABetterWay to fund state schools. #EducationNotTax Thank you @OllyMetcalfe
🧵 Musings on @UKLabour's education tax from a teacher. Over the last few months I have often felt like a lone voice speaking out against private school-VAT amongst the education community. I have been shocked as many of the loudest and most influential... (1/10)
"Etonian" used as a slur... but #SchoolFeeVAT is 'absolutely not class war'. Sir Keir, we don't believe you, @AngelaRayner keeps letting the cat out of the bag. #EducationNotTax
Labour plans to introduce 'Respect Orders' that could result in up to 2 years in prison, so 'people face the consequences of their actions.' I hope they let Angela Rayner know...
telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11/2… No parent would CHOOSE to move their child during GCSE or A-level years, especially in January, with exams less than 6 months away. So why did @UKLabour ignore the harm to those Y10-13 students whose parents could not afford #SchoolFeeVAT? It’s beyond comprehension. So did Labour: a) Not do their homework? b) Blinded by stereotype, assume all parents can afford it? c) Know the harm and consider these kids #CollateralDamage? d) Prioritise politics over students’ futures? e) All of the above? #EducationNotTax @Telegraph @LauraTrottMP @ISC_schools @JulieR_isc @bphillipsonMP
A Wandsworth mum is desperate for a Year 10 school place—GCSEs have started, but there’s no plan for families who need in-year transfers. Why is this being ignored, @bphillipsonMP ? 103 on the waiting list. #Shameful #EducationNotTax #Wandsworth @educationgovuk @NeilDotObrien @wandbc x.com/vickysimpson_/… We don't know the identity of this mum nor even if the move is due to #SchoolFeeVAT but it highlights that no matter what the reason for moving, there is NO room for the children that need them despite the Govt saying otherwise.
@bphillipsonMP you said there were places in state schools, you said that a warm welcome would be waiting for any independent school child who needed a place. So why are these parents being told otherwise? What's the plan? #EducationNotTax @theSNP @educationgovuk @NeilDotObrien
🙄 Equally, many of us whose children attend independent schools don’t know any toffs in tails, top hats, or boaters at Hogwarts-style schools, surrounded by Lord and Lady Pembroke-Fairfax. The media pushes this extreme image, missing the reality. Let’s stop with stereotypes and show the full picture of who really attends these schools—so we can better understand the true impact of #SchoolFeeVAT. #EducationNotTax PS: Photo of kids, state and independent, which is which?
@WhichUK @moveonbristol Congratulations
📢 Which? Awards 2024 shortlist Travel Brand of the Year @BrittanyFerries @jet2tweets @LandmarkTrust @LPL_Airport @premierinn #WhichAwards2024
@FlyBHX Please register me for flight updates on flight FR3800 on 2024/03/08 20:50 GMT+00:00 RSRC:101
January's Project of the Month winner is @Finessewindows, with its transformation of a lean-to at the back of a customer's home. The lean-to was designed to house a utility room and add an extended canopy to provide a shelter over the patio. 🎉 #WhichPOTM
🎉 May’s Trader of the Month winner is… @Finessewindows The judges applauded their charity work and their dedication to customers' journeys. Congratulations guys and well done and keep up the fantastic work! Find out more trustedtraders.which.co.uk/articles/may-2… #WhichTOTM
@CP_UK_Elveden And knock it down again by not knowing the correct distance for a mile run! #firstmile #disaster. Ask @CP_UK_Woburn to measure your first mile next year 🤦♀️
@CP_UK_Sherwood are the showers open in the pool at the moment?
Great to see these lovely photos from Finesse Windows celebrating becoming our Which? Trusted Trader of the Year for 2021! #WhichAwards2021
Due to covid we didn't get an in-person awards ceremony, with red carpet and fanfares - so we created our own - #whichawards2021 #stillcelebrating #WeCare
Bumblebee Plumbing & ... @Bumblebeeheat
206 Followers 238 Following We're your local Plumbing & Heating engineer offering services across Warrington & Cheshire🐝 @WhichTraders Trusted Trader of The Month June 2022 🏆
VPS247 @VPS247_UK
561 Followers 1K Following VPS247 is one of the largest home improvement companies in the UK supplying and fitting a wide range of products. https://t.co/F1DAYVUnmj
Short Fuse @Ian_ShortFuse
76 Followers 49 Following Short Fuse Electrical- West Drayton based electrician providing high quality electrical services - at competitive prices!
Original Sensatori @LoveSensatori
1K Followers 4K Following Twitter for The Original 'fan' FB Groups for Sensatori : 🇹🇷 Sorgun, Fethiye & The Residence; Mexico (until Nov); Cyprus; Ibiza; Cap Cana;Crete, Rhodes & Sharm
Ellie Franklin @m18ele
6 Followers 23 Following
Barbara Livesey @BarbaraSusanL
11 Followers 16 Following
Slug County Hall @Slug_CountyHall
269 Followers 493 Following Our restaurant and bar concept is synonymous with great food and drink, exceptional service and stylish surroundings!
ELC Support @ELCHelp
682 Followers 891 Following We’re here to help with any queries or concerns you may have with Early Learning Centre orders or products. Just send us a little tweet!
Sari Kay @SKDNY
794 Followers 405 Following Acknowledging others beauty doesn’t take away yours. 💫 #rheum • Do I exist? How would I be remembered? 🇫🇮🇺🇸
MNDA Merseyside @MNDA_Merseyside
2K Followers 2K Following MNDA Merseyside support people in the area affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This includes people with MND, their carers, family and friends.
Ramez Drew @ramezglexx8
35 Followers 214 Following
Coventry Market @coventrymarket
4K Followers 4K Following The world famous Coventry Market with 180 stalls selling All Kinds of Everything. For choice value and quality Coventry Market is the place to visit..!
davebridge @gln628
908 Followers 2K Following in memory of Dave Bridge, co-founder @Finessewindows. My brave husband and best friend. Supporting research into Motor Neurone Disease.
Sue CakeCupsN Pops @cakecupsnpops
184 Followers 132 Following My passion is Baking and Designing Beautiful Bespoke Cakes.
Andy Fitzgerald @AndyUpepo
16 Followers 13 Following
Tepilo @tepilo
27K Followers 5K Following The UK's modern estate agent | Our customers typically sell within two months and save on average £5,120 in fees | Call us on 0333 300 2526 to find out more.
Finesse Windows @Finessewindows
2K Followers 868 Following Manufacturing, installing & looking after our customer's windows, doors and conservatories since 1981. Proud members of Which? Trusted Traders since 2016.
Simon Livesey @SimonLivesey
299 Followers 274 Following
Royal Caribbean @RoyalCaribbean
387K Followers 15 Following We cruise and we tweet. #ComeSeek Privacy Policy https://t.co/5Xe0idUqmn
Royal Caribbean Europ... @MyRoyalEurope
50K Followers 16 Following We cruise and we tweet. #ComeSeek Social Media Privacy Policy: https://t.co/egyX6F8NAq
Cambridge OCR Art & D... @OCR_ArtDesign
869 Followers 86 Following The official Cambridge OCR Art account. Please direct all enquiries to: https://t.co/DT31TTLeYS
Independent Schools C... @ISC_schools
25K Followers 1K Following The ISC brings together seven associations to represent over 1,400 independent schools, educating more than 500,000 children. RT/quotes do not = endorsement.
ENT - Education Not T... @EducationNotTax
5K Followers 310 Following The Parent Voice for Educational Choice. Parent-led and non-party-political. Leading opposition to the tax on education and tracking its impact since 2023.
Jake Humphrey @mrjakehumphrey
766K Followers 875 Following Podcast- https://t.co/W99SsR3Ejs Founder - @wearewhispertv Author - https://t.co/W97XVPQk0S EA - [email protected]
Parking Bays @UoYParkingBays
366 Followers 13 Following Availability of parking bays around the University of York.
Brett Martin Daylight... @BMDaylight
329 Followers 330 Following Leading rooflight manufacturer including site and factory assembled industrial rooflights, domes, vaults, skylights & panel glazing in a range of building types
Leeds Rhinos @leedsrhinos
188K Followers 2K Following Official account for eight times Men’s Super League Champions & two-times Women's Super League Champions Leeds Rhinos
Vitality UK @Vitality_UK
39K Followers 535 Following We're here to help you live a longer, healthier and happier life, with a touch of pink and Stanley the Dachshund 🐾🩷 Need help? 👉 https://t.co/UxhzIsrjgg
KEVIHS Sixth Form @KEHSSixthForm
328 Followers 292 Following The official Twitter account for the Sixth Form at King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls
Sciensus @Sciensus
149 Followers 33 Following Sciensus are a specialist Health Informatics (HI) consultancy working with the Pharmaceutical Industry and NHS
Shelagh Fogarty @ShelaghFogarty
129K Followers 6K Following Presenter @LBC 1-4pm weekdays, writer, event host, podcasts https://t.co/hWZTd7seRE Contact https://t.co/bOQKFBk7Oa
Ofsted @Ofstednews
252K Followers 648 Following We inspect and regulate the care of children & young people, and education & skills for all.
PerfectDraft UK @PerfectDraft_uk
24K Followers 240 Following Tweets are only for 18+. Please drink responsibly & only share with those 18+. Rules of Engagement: https://t.co/1IBaEuhPm8
GAME.co.uk @GAMEdigital
524K Followers 8K Following The official X channel of GAME 🎮 Need help? Go to https://t.co/xcANEx70Cr 🤓
Game Bullring @gamebullring
23 Followers 4 Following
King Edward VI Founda... @kevifoundation
2K Followers 790 Following The charity, King Edward VI Foundation Birmingham, provides secondary education at fourteen schools across the city of Birmingham.
Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson
4.5M Followers 452 Following Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak
2.3M Followers 404 Following MP for Richmond and Northallerton. Former UK Prime Minister 🇬🇧 Founder @richmondproj Fellow @BlavatnikSchool @HooverInst Columnist @thetimes
John Lewis & Partners @JohnLewisRetail
385K Followers 8K Following Shop in-store or online at https://t.co/RcwsphHQTR 🛍 Need help? @johnlewishelp 👋
King Edward's School @KESBham
3K Followers 181 Following The official page for King Edward's School, Birmingham. An independent day school for boys 11 to 18.
lastminute.com @lastminute_com
72K Followers 6K Following The home of last minute holiday deals 🎶 | NEED HELP with your booking? https://t.co/JRAmddExtP #LastMinuteHolidayDeals
Fireworks Cheer @FireworksCheer
339 Followers 252 Following
TikTok UK @tiktok_uk
156K Followers 461 Following One TikTok can make a big impact | For user support tweet @TikTokSupport
IKEA UK Support @IKEAUKSupport
39K Followers 10 Following Here to assist you with any IKEA UK Customer Service queries you may have Mon-Sat: 7.00am-8.00pm, Sun: 7.00am-7.00pm.
IKEA UK @IKEAUK
70K Followers 138 Following We're currently experiencing issues with our @IKEAUK handle. If you need to contact us, please do so via @IKEAUKSupport, Facebook or via our contact us page.
West Midlands Combine... @WestMids_CA
20K Followers 1K Following The latest news and information about how we are making the West Midlands the best place to live, work and visit.
parkrun UK @parkrunUK
117K Followers 581 Following with @Vitality_UK. parkrun is a free, weekly, 5k and 2k community event in open spaces around the world. 🌳 #loveparkrun
Andy Street @andy4wm
58K Followers 1K Following Co-Chair @prosper_UK_ | First Mayor of the West Midlands and former MD of John Lewis | Chair @birminghamrep
Great Run @Great_Run
65K Followers 2K Following 🏃🏻♂️ Home of Great Run events & Great Run Solo 🗓 🤝 Events proudly sponsored by @AJBell
Mayor of the West Mid... @MayorWestMids
6K Followers 35 Following Official Twitter account of the Mayor of the West Midlands, managed by @westmids_ca.
King Edward VI High S... @KEHSBham
3K Followers 586 Following King Edward VI High School for Girls is one of the country's top independent day schools, consistently achieving outstanding GCSE and A Level results.
Walt Disney World @WaltDisneyWorld
3.5M Followers 180 Following Welcome to the official X feed for Walt Disney World Resort, The Most Magical Place on Earth!
Hobbycraft @Hobbycraft
37K Followers 2K Following For customer services support please click the link below ⬇️
Priory School @PrioryEdgbaston
896 Followers 156 Following An Independent, Co-educational, Catholic, Day School, welcoming all faiths and none for children aged 6 months to 18 years.
Friends of Priory @Prioryfriends
45 Followers 21 Following
Polar UK & Ireland @PolarUK_IRE
2K Followers 513 Following The pioneer of wearable sports technology. Part of the @polarglobal family. If you require tech support 👉🏻 https://t.co/Wl2RWVQEwU
@PolarGlobal @PolarGlobal
38K Followers 491 Following Inventors of the world's first heart rate monitor, we're here to keep you posted on all things Polar and help you with any questions about Polar products.
Which? Trusted Trader... @WhichTraders
11K Followers 2K Following We're part of @WhichUK, the UK’s consumer champion. Find a Which? Trusted Trader in your area or apply for your business to join the scheme.
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
111.9M Followers 53 Following 45th & 47th President of the United States of America🇺🇸
Curious Caterpillar @CuriousPartyBag
306 Followers 397 Following We sell party bags and tableware to entertain, engage and delight. We have a wide range of boys, girls, baby and toddler bags for you to choose from.
Hamilton Windows @HamiltonWindowz
1K Followers 958 Following A friendly, family-run, Surrey-based windows and door company providing window installations across Surrey. Contact us on 020 8390 4855 for your free quote.
Somerglaze Windows @Somerglaze
1K Followers 480 Following Family run business, supplying and installing quality double and triple glazing around the south west and south Wales
Which? @WhichUK
122K Followers 5K Following Which? is the UK’s consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone.Trends for United States
You might like
