Charlie Whelan
@charliewhelan.bsky.social
Fly fisher and former spin doctor. Love sport and Tottenham Hotspur
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
September 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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This morning's thread on one page:
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Page by George Monbiot | @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
It's performative. If Steve Reed were really
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July 21, 2025 at 6:19 AM
This morning's thread on one page:
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Unite the Union poised to write down its assets by £60mn - in its first accounts for four years - amid two ongoing scandals at one of Britain’s biggest unions
www.ft.com/content/9e17...
www.ft.com/content/9e17...
Unite divided: British trade union grapples with twin scandals
Scrutiny of business ventures have led to allegations of conflicts of interest
www.ft.com
April 6, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Unite the Union poised to write down its assets by £60mn - in its first accounts for four years - amid two ongoing scandals at one of Britain’s biggest unions
www.ft.com/content/9e17...
www.ft.com/content/9e17...
Best news for ages
BREAKING: Huge change to Keir Starmer's top team with senior figure quitting after 9 months in No10
Huge change to Keir Starmer's top team as senior figure quits after 9 months
Keir Starmer's director of communications in No10 has quit after just nine months in the job in a shock move. We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking News story
www.mirror.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Best news for ages
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Penny for the thoughts of Gordon Brown on Labour PM successor Keir Starmer slashing internationa aid?
February 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Penny for the thoughts of Gordon Brown on Labour PM successor Keir Starmer slashing internationa aid?
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Inside Britain’s fascist fight club: secret footage shows far-right group preparing for ‘race war’ - ITV News
February 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Inside Britain’s fascist fight club: secret footage shows far-right group preparing for ‘race war’ - ITV News
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Liz Truss crashed the economy.
Her lawyers are welcome to get in touch. Good luck lads.
Her lawyers are welcome to get in touch. Good luck lads.
January 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Liz Truss crashed the economy.
Her lawyers are welcome to get in touch. Good luck lads.
Her lawyers are welcome to get in touch. Good luck lads.
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When Millwall was my local team I watched them when Docherty was manager and took them to first division. Will never forget the chant ‘Docherty Out’ after one poor performance. A lesson to all fans to be patient with their manager #coys
When Millwall was my local team I watched them when Docherty was manager and took them to first division. Will never forget the chant ‘Docherty Out’ after one poor performance. A lesson to all fans to be patient with their manager #coys
John Docherty: Legendary Millwall manager dies aged 84
Legendary Millwall manager John Docherty, who remains the only boss in their history to guide them to English football's top flight, dies at the age of 84.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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When Millwall was my local team I watched them when Docherty was manager and took them to first division. Will never forget the chant ‘Docherty Out’ after one poor performance. A lesson to all fans to be patient with their manager #coys
When Millwall was my local team I watched them when Docherty was manager and took them to first division. Will never forget the chant ‘Docherty Out’ after one poor performance. A lesson to all fans to be patient with their manager #coys
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Dead within 24 hours of a lung cancer diagnosis, award-winning firefighter Jeff Simpson's widow believes exposure to toxic substances and a lack of protection contributed to his death.
Fear not enough was done, perhaps still isn't, to protect fire crews.
fire-magazine.co.uk/firefighters...
Fear not enough was done, perhaps still isn't, to protect fire crews.
fire-magazine.co.uk/firefighters...
Firefighter’s widow campaigning for safer conditions in the fire service following tragic death of husband
An award-winning firefighter and father-of-four died suddenly in April, within 24 hours of being diagnosed with lung cancer. Jeff Simpson’s widow, Anne Davies, believes exposure to toxic substances a...
fire-magazine.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Dead within 24 hours of a lung cancer diagnosis, award-winning firefighter Jeff Simpson's widow believes exposure to toxic substances and a lack of protection contributed to his death.
Fear not enough was done, perhaps still isn't, to protect fire crews.
fire-magazine.co.uk/firefighters...
Fear not enough was done, perhaps still isn't, to protect fire crews.
fire-magazine.co.uk/firefighters...
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Bellyaching and scaremongering from feather-bedded landowners and farmers is hammered by this
@theifs.bsky.social analysis.
Nails guff about huge forced sales, food shortages, etc.
Govt estimates tax changes raise £550m but they still enjoy £1.8bn in breaks.
ifs.org.uk/articles/inh...
@theifs.bsky.social analysis.
Nails guff about huge forced sales, food shortages, etc.
Govt estimates tax changes raise £550m but they still enjoy £1.8bn in breaks.
ifs.org.uk/articles/inh...
Inheritance tax and farms | Institute for Fiscal Studies
The Autumn 2024 Budget brought some agricultural property into inheritance tax. What are the changes? Who will be affected? Were they a good idea?
ifs.org.uk
November 25, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Bellyaching and scaremongering from feather-bedded landowners and farmers is hammered by this
@theifs.bsky.social analysis.
Nails guff about huge forced sales, food shortages, etc.
Govt estimates tax changes raise £550m but they still enjoy £1.8bn in breaks.
ifs.org.uk/articles/inh...
@theifs.bsky.social analysis.
Nails guff about huge forced sales, food shortages, etc.
Govt estimates tax changes raise £550m but they still enjoy £1.8bn in breaks.
ifs.org.uk/articles/inh...
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Team news locked in 🔒
November 23, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Team news locked in 🔒
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Excellent as ever - need for a Land Tax to deal wealth of the über rich dodging tax
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www.labourland.org
November 22, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Excellent as ever - need for a Land Tax to deal wealth of the über rich dodging tax
www.labourland.org/wp-content/u...
www.labourland.org/wp-content/u...
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Oh...
"Clive Bailye, one of the five farmers who organised the march in the capital, wrote: 'only a disabled, unemployed, black, LGBT, transgender, non tax paying, homeless, vegan immigrant in immediate need of NHS help' would vote Labour."
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"Clive Bailye, one of the five farmers who organised the march in the capital, wrote: 'only a disabled, unemployed, black, LGBT, transgender, non tax paying, homeless, vegan immigrant in immediate need of NHS help' would vote Labour."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Farmer protest organiser was behind racist and homophobic posts online
Clive Bailye, one of the five farmers who organised the march in the capital, wrote: "only a disabled, unemployed, black, LGBT, transgender, non tax paying, homeless, vegan immigrant in immediate need...
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November 21, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Oh...
"Clive Bailye, one of the five farmers who organised the march in the capital, wrote: 'only a disabled, unemployed, black, LGBT, transgender, non tax paying, homeless, vegan immigrant in immediate need of NHS help' would vote Labour."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
"Clive Bailye, one of the five farmers who organised the march in the capital, wrote: 'only a disabled, unemployed, black, LGBT, transgender, non tax paying, homeless, vegan immigrant in immediate need of NHS help' would vote Labour."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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RIP Prezza, Thumper, Two Jags.
The working class lad, ocean liner waiter and trade unionist who was the UK's longest-serving Deputy PM had an incredible life.
"John Prescott dies aged 86 after Alzheimer's battle."
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The working class lad, ocean liner waiter and trade unionist who was the UK's longest-serving Deputy PM had an incredible life.
"John Prescott dies aged 86 after Alzheimer's battle."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
John Prescott dies aged 86 after Alzheimer's battle
John Prescott's family said the former deputy prime minister "spent his life trying to improve the lives of others" and he died peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer's
www.mirror.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 7:22 AM
RIP Prezza, Thumper, Two Jags.
The working class lad, ocean liner waiter and trade unionist who was the UK's longest-serving Deputy PM had an incredible life.
"John Prescott dies aged 86 after Alzheimer's battle."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The working class lad, ocean liner waiter and trade unionist who was the UK's longest-serving Deputy PM had an incredible life.
"John Prescott dies aged 86 after Alzheimer's battle."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Labour would bring back winter fuel payments in Scotland, says Anas Sarwar, but tapered so wealthy get less, @libbybrooks.bsky.social reports - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
November 19, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Labour would bring back winter fuel payments in Scotland, says Anas Sarwar, but tapered so wealthy get less, @libbybrooks.bsky.social reports - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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memo to farmers protesting today, if you’re desperate to hand your farm to your offspring then give it to them while you’re still alive, panic over, so long as you live another 7 years there’s no inheritance tax
November 19, 2024 at 7:03 AM
memo to farmers protesting today, if you’re desperate to hand your farm to your offspring then give it to them while you’re still alive, panic over, so long as you live another 7 years there’s no inheritance tax
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Introducing my dog Connie. Named after Constance Markievicz
November 18, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Introducing my dog Connie. Named after Constance Markievicz
Introducing my dog Connie. Named after Constance Markievicz
November 18, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Introducing my dog Connie. Named after Constance Markievicz
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For everyone who’s come over for the Scottish Labour chat, here is a helpful list from @labourhame.com ⬇️
A Scottish Labour starter pack, under construction, because there wasn't one. Please shout to be added (or subtracted!).
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November 17, 2024 at 9:48 AM
For everyone who’s come over for the Scottish Labour chat, here is a helpful list from @labourhame.com ⬇️
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Lots of The Athletic FC team are now on BlueSky! 🦋
Here's our Starter Pack so you can connect with them... 👇
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Here's our Starter Pack so you can connect with them... 👇
go.bsky.app/A5FgF6E
November 16, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Lots of The Athletic FC team are now on BlueSky! 🦋
Here's our Starter Pack so you can connect with them... 👇
go.bsky.app/A5FgF6E
Here's our Starter Pack so you can connect with them... 👇
go.bsky.app/A5FgF6E
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Hi there - a first post on this platform. Do please repost this message just in case anyone should want to find me here -- thank you...
November 13, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Hi there - a first post on this platform. Do please repost this message just in case anyone should want to find me here -- thank you...
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I used to think Elon Musk was a type of aftershave
November 15, 2024 at 12:08 PM
I used to think Elon Musk was a type of aftershave