Nanny Knows Best

Nanny Knows Best
Dedicated to exposing, and resisting, the all pervasive nanny state that is corroding the way of life and the freedom of the people of Britain.

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Nanny Thinks Old People are Too Expensive


 


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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

WEF Nanny Admits Defeat!


 


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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Nanny's Orwellian Crackdown: Turning Pubs into Free Speech Gulags

 
In what can only be described as a descent into a modern-day Orwellian nightmare, Labour's recent employment reforms have taken aim at one of the last bastions of unfiltered British culture: the pub. The Labour government, with its newfound zeal for micromanaging the minutiae of everyday life, has introduced policies that effectively transform local watering holes into no-go zones for free speech. Here's why this should alarm every Brit who cherishes the right to a good, old-fashioned debate over a pint.

From Cheers to Censorship

The heart of the issue lies in Labour's reinterpretation of harassment laws within the confines of pubs. Under the guise of protecting workers, the new employment rights bill mandates that landlords play the role of "banter police," surveilling conversations to prevent any potentially offensive remarks. This means that discussions on topics like politics, religion, or even football could be curtailed if someone finds them "harassing." Imagine the scene: two blokes at the bar, one a staunch supporter of Brexit, the other a remainer, both now needing to whisper their opinions lest they offend someone or, worse, the pub staff.

EHRC's Alarm

Even the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), not typically known for its libertarian stance, has raised red flags over these measures. The EHRC warns that Labour's approach risks severely curtailing freedom of expression, which is supposedly a fundamental right in this country. This is not about protecting the vulnerable from real harassment but about pre-emptively silencing any conversation that might stir controversy, thereby stripping pubs of their role as communal discussion forums.

A Culture of Fear

The implications are vast and deeply troubling. Pub landlords, already grappling with the economic fallout from various policies, now face the additional burden of policing speech. This doesn't just infringe on the rights of the patrons; it places an unfair onus on landlords, potentially leading to fewer people daring to voice their opinions for fear of repercussions. The chilling effect this has on free speech cannot be overstated. Pubs, which have historically been places where ideas are exchanged freely, now risk becoming sterile environments where only safe, government-approved topics are discussed.

The Irony of Labour's Legacy

It's a cruel irony that Labour, a party with roots in workers' rights and free speech, now champions policies that could very well be Orwell's "1984" in action. By attempting to regulate speech in such an intimate setting as the pub, Labour reveals its true colours: not as a guardian of liberty but as an architect of control. This move isn't just about protecting workers; it's about controlling the narrative, about ensuring that only the "right" kind of speech is heard, thereby eroding the very essence of British pub culture.

A Call to Arms

The British public must see this for what it is: an assault on the freedoms they hold dear. The government's role should not be to dictate what can be said over a pint but to protect the right to say it. The Labour Party needs to be reminded that freedom of speech is not a luxury but a necessity, especially in the informal settings where ideas are freely exchanged. If we allow this precedent to stand, we're not just losing our pubs; we're losing our voice.

In conclusion, Labour's employment reforms are a stark reminder that when government oversteps to regulate personal interactions, the cost is often our most cherished liberties. The time to speak out is now, before the only conversation left in pubs is the silent nod of agreement with the status quo. Let's not allow our local to become a place where freedom once rang but now lies silenced under the heavy hand of state control.



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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Waitrose Scotland Bans Sale of Xmas Puds Before 10AM


 

Waitrose shoppers in Scotland have been prevented from buying Christmas puddings and other festive treats containing alcohol before 10am due to the country's strict licensing laws.

Customers attempting to purchase items such as tiramisu and Christmas cake have been turned away at checkouts, with staff claiming it would be "unlawful" to sell food products containing alcohol outside permitted hours.

Waitrose have stated it was a technical error.


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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Nanny's Fake Flu Stats


 

Nanny would have us belive that there is a "tidal wave" of flu cases hitting her beloved NHS.

The claim that there has been a "tidal wave" of flu infections leading to a 70% increase in hospital admissions in England in just seven days is bollocks, and is not supported by the most recent data available. 

According to recent NHS England reports, flu hospital admissions have indeed increased, but the specifics vary: An earlier report from NHS England indicated a significant rise in flu cases, with hospital admissions increasing by 40% in a week as of the week ending December 11, 2022, not 70%. 

More current data from December 2024 shows that flu hospital admissions are at their highest level this winter, but without specifying a 70% increase in just seven days. For instance, the admission rate for flu was reported as 6.8 per 100,000 people in the week to December 31, up from 5.1 the previous week, indicating an increase but not to the extent of 70%.

Therefore, while flu cases and hospital admissions have notably increased, the specific claim of a 70% increase in just seven days does not align with the latest available data. It's important to check the most recent and reliable sources for the most accurate figures.

The lesson here is do not rust Nanny or the NHS!

 
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Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Nanny Bans Porridge


 

Nanny, for reasons best known to herself, has banned junk foods from being advertsied on TV before the magic watershed.

However, doubling down on her stupidity, Nanny has iuncldued porridge and crumpets on her list of junk food!

There is no corner of our lives that this interfering sould sapping witch won't stick her boney nose into!

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