Beyond absurd. Police arrested a couple for complaining about their child’s school. Their crime? Sending emails and criticising the school in a WhatsApp group. They were held in a cell for 8 hours and interrogated for "harassment." Quo Vadis Britain? 🔗 telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/2…

When schools and police collude to silence criticism instead of addressing concerns, it’s a clear sign that something has gone badly wrong. Britain is sliding into authoritarianism under the guise of "progress." A political reset isn’t just needed—it’s long overdue.

🚨 Households could be £1,100 worse off in April due to a surge in bills, the Daily Express reports. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride warns that the cost of living will rise yet again starting Tuesday, hitting families hard. How much more can people take?🤔 🔗express.co.uk/news/politics/…

🚧 England’s road-building and repair budget has been cut by 5%, with £4.8bn allocated for major highways—less than last year. Ministers made the cut quietly, raising concerns about infrastructure investment. 🔗ft.com/content/05002b…

Good morning everyone! Friday’s papers are full of Trump’s “tariff turmoil” wiping trillions off markets. Wall Street’s worst day since 2020. Charts steeper than ski slopes. FT says consumers take the hit—cars +$30bn, beer, trainers, wine up. Tariff Man strikes again!

Good morning! 🌄 Just glanced at the papers — global markets are plunging for a second day, following Trump's tariffs announcement. China hits back with 34% on all U.S. imports. Washington’s beer tariff risks 100K EU jobs. One thing’s certain: I’m not drinking Bud Light. 🍻

✈️ What a ride yesterday! Took the L-200 out for a test flight—I reckon we’re all set for summer 2025. ☀️🛩️ Let the flying adventures begin! 🤘 #AirSmolik

'Good evening, and welcome to 'What's Trump Done Now?' My latest cartoon for tomorrow's The Telegraph Buy a print of my cartoons at telegraph.co.uk/mattprints Original artwork from chrisbeetles.com

Morning calm at Largs Marina — the sun rising over the hills, boats quietly waiting, and adventure calling. Here in Scotland to become a real sailor, one nautical mile at a time. #SeaSmolik ⛵️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

Spot on!

Happy St. George’s Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Let us honour England with unwavering pride, displaying our flag with dignity to affirm our nation’s enduring legacy. ✝️🇬🇧 Let us celebrate our heritage with resolve, and let’s hope we won’t face arrest for it. 🙄

'Let this be a warning to China. If they invade Taiwan they'll only be allowed to keep some of it' My latest cartoon for tomorrow's The Telegraph Buy a print of my cartoons at telegraph.co.uk/mattprints Original artwork from chrisbeetles.com

Looking at the Spanish property market? 🇪🇸 Know the risks before you invest: 📉 Legal traps ⚠️ Hidden fees and tax obligations 😩 Agent accountability issues Protect your capital — watch before you deploy funds. 🎥 youtu.be/eDe2FYENT4c #SmolikInvestments

Charlie Munger’s checklist for clear thinking:

We’re MOVING OUT of Broken Britain 🇬🇧 📦✈️ 2 kids, rising costs, no future in sight… so we’re leaving the UK. Where next? Why now? What’s the plan? Watch the story here: youtu.be/GFz2gAkeF8Q

I just bought the cheapest adventure bike I could find — and I’m betting my entire summer on it. 🏍️🌍⛺️ 🎥 New video: youtu.be/9RrkkrEgLlM Thanks to Adam from zombiemotorcycles 🧟‍♂️ for getting the bike ready and thanks to Freddie Dobbs for inspiration 🙏

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns Europe is “losing” the global race: “Europe has gone from 90% of US GDP to 65% in 10–15 years. That’s not good.” Speaks at Dublin event, urges leaders to address competitiveness. ft.com/content/cccbe8…

I must say, this is a pretty shrewd move from Kemi.

Good news!

I left Lancashire for a new start in Scotland — but found scams, fake landlords & endless setbacks. Still, this is a story of perseverance. Even while living between storage units, my business keeps growing. 🎥 Watch the story: youtu.be/ZmqUCAtDBSk #Persistence #Motivation