@collyretro.bsky.social
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Government’s own impact assessment on welfare cuts finds they would drive 250,000 more people, including 50,000 children, into poverty.
A Labour government, a Labour government....
A Labour government, a Labour government....
March 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Government’s own impact assessment on welfare cuts finds they would drive 250,000 more people, including 50,000 children, into poverty.
A Labour government, a Labour government....
A Labour government, a Labour government....
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Meanwhile over on the other place, rightwing free speech warriors (this guy is a former DeSantis campaign staffer) are calling for me to be denaturalized and deported because they don’t like my political speech. This is what fascism and racism looks like, folks.
March 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Meanwhile over on the other place, rightwing free speech warriors (this guy is a former DeSantis campaign staffer) are calling for me to be denaturalized and deported because they don’t like my political speech. This is what fascism and racism looks like, folks.
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To revive economy UK govt must redistribute wealth.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth; bottom fifth has 0.5%. 1% have more than 70% population combined.
Median wage is £29,604. Real average wage unchanged since 2008.
Cut taxes on the bottom 50%. Tax wealth. End tax perks of the rich.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth; bottom fifth has 0.5%. 1% have more than 70% population combined.
Median wage is £29,604. Real average wage unchanged since 2008.
Cut taxes on the bottom 50%. Tax wealth. End tax perks of the rich.
Here’s how Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement must offer hope
'The government needs to recalibrate policies'
leftfootforward.org
March 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
To revive economy UK govt must redistribute wealth.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth; bottom fifth has 0.5%. 1% have more than 70% population combined.
Median wage is £29,604. Real average wage unchanged since 2008.
Cut taxes on the bottom 50%. Tax wealth. End tax perks of the rich.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth; bottom fifth has 0.5%. 1% have more than 70% population combined.
Median wage is £29,604. Real average wage unchanged since 2008.
Cut taxes on the bottom 50%. Tax wealth. End tax perks of the rich.
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UK spent more money than most countries on Covid pandemic help; ended with more sickness, mental health problems, life expectancy drop.
Looted in frauds, contracts for cronies.
Poor, already struggling suffered most.
Govts still fuelling inequalities, making the poor vulnerable.
Looted in frauds, contracts for cronies.
Poor, already struggling suffered most.
Govts still fuelling inequalities, making the poor vulnerable.
Five years on: Britons among hardest hit by Covid fallout
Life expectancy, homelessness and young people’s mental health were among the areas where Britain performed poorly despite spending more than other countries
www.theguardian.com
March 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
UK spent more money than most countries on Covid pandemic help; ended with more sickness, mental health problems, life expectancy drop.
Looted in frauds, contracts for cronies.
Poor, already struggling suffered most.
Govts still fuelling inequalities, making the poor vulnerable.
Looted in frauds, contracts for cronies.
Poor, already struggling suffered most.
Govts still fuelling inequalities, making the poor vulnerable.
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“When I look at Basel, I see my brother, but we are unequal. We live in a regime where I am free under civilian law, and he is under military law that destroy his life and he cannot control.”
March 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
“When I look at Basel, I see my brother, but we are unequal. We live in a regime where I am free under civilian law, and he is under military law that destroy his life and he cannot control.”
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The deputy speaker of Israel’s parliament and a leading member of Netanyahu’s party calling for the bombing of food stocks in Gaza just a few hours ago.
You won’t see this mentioned by any European or American leaders, or by most western media.
You won’t see this mentioned by any European or American leaders, or by most western media.
March 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The deputy speaker of Israel’s parliament and a leading member of Netanyahu’s party calling for the bombing of food stocks in Gaza just a few hours ago.
You won’t see this mentioned by any European or American leaders, or by most western media.
You won’t see this mentioned by any European or American leaders, or by most western media.
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Thames Water creditors ask England watchdog to pause fines for sewage dumping, unplugged leaks.
They don't want to end profiteering, cash extraction, undeserved exec pay.
The industry is financially, morally and environmentally bankrupt.
Only public ownership can end the abuses.
archive.ph/hxUhA
They don't want to end profiteering, cash extraction, undeserved exec pay.
The industry is financially, morally and environmentally bankrupt.
Only public ownership can end the abuses.
archive.ph/hxUhA
Thames Water creditors ask watchdog to defer sewage spill fines
Financial institutions want Ofwat to pause penalties for failings on water leaks and spillages for several years while the utility tackles its problems
www.thetimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Thames Water creditors ask England watchdog to pause fines for sewage dumping, unplugged leaks.
They don't want to end profiteering, cash extraction, undeserved exec pay.
The industry is financially, morally and environmentally bankrupt.
Only public ownership can end the abuses.
archive.ph/hxUhA
They don't want to end profiteering, cash extraction, undeserved exec pay.
The industry is financially, morally and environmentally bankrupt.
Only public ownership can end the abuses.
archive.ph/hxUhA
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Above inflation rises to rail fares hit those on lower incomes most and deter use of rail travel.
Rail transport and infrastructure should be be publicly owned and funded, reducing fares (ultimately making them free).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rail transport and infrastructure should be be publicly owned and funded, reducing fares (ultimately making them free).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rail fares: Ticket prices rise by 4.6% in England and Wales
The government says fares going up by 4.6% will help to fund investment, but admits passengers are frustrated by services.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Above inflation rises to rail fares hit those on lower incomes most and deter use of rail travel.
Rail transport and infrastructure should be be publicly owned and funded, reducing fares (ultimately making them free).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rail transport and infrastructure should be be publicly owned and funded, reducing fares (ultimately making them free).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Labour promised to slash energy bills by £1,000.
So what's happened? 👇👇
😡Energy bills up 6.4% in April
😡Average household bill to £1,849
😡Energy companies register £483bn in profits since 2020
So what's happened? 👇👇
😡Energy bills up 6.4% in April
😡Average household bill to £1,849
😡Energy companies register £483bn in profits since 2020
February 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Labour promised to slash energy bills by £1,000.
So what's happened? 👇👇
😡Energy bills up 6.4% in April
😡Average household bill to £1,849
😡Energy companies register £483bn in profits since 2020
So what's happened? 👇👇
😡Energy bills up 6.4% in April
😡Average household bill to £1,849
😡Energy companies register £483bn in profits since 2020
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Solidarity with Francesca Albanese and Diem25.
All state & police attempts to silence voices for Palestine must be condemned whether in Germany or in Britain.
diem25.org/police-press...
All state & police attempts to silence voices for Palestine must be condemned whether in Germany or in Britain.
diem25.org/police-press...
Police pressure forces venue change for Francesca Albanese Berlin event: URGENT CALL to defend free speech - DiEM25 Communications
The event 'Reclaiming the Discourse: Palestine, Justice, and Truth' featuring UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is under immediate threat
diem25.org
February 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Solidarity with Francesca Albanese and Diem25.
All state & police attempts to silence voices for Palestine must be condemned whether in Germany or in Britain.
diem25.org/police-press...
All state & police attempts to silence voices for Palestine must be condemned whether in Germany or in Britain.
diem25.org/police-press...
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Jamie Driscoll at conference organised by www.transformpolitics.uk
Jamie Driscoll has powerfully outlined how to counter the far right
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social was a panellist at a recent Transform conference - and him and the Majority party have a bold vision for building the left
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social was a panellist at a recent Transform conference - and him and the Majority party have a bold vision for building the left
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Jamie Driscoll has powerfully outlined how to counter the far right
Jamie Driscoll was a panellist at a recent Transform conference - and him and his Majority party have a bold vision for building the left
www.thecanary.co
February 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Jamie Driscoll at conference organised by www.transformpolitics.uk
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Ex-Reform UK employees issue claims for alleged unpaid wages.
Employees claim they were summarily dismissed after the UK general election without payment for several months of work.
Reform MPs voted against Labour's modest Bill on workers' rights.
Be careful what you wish for.
archive.ph/4O17Y
Employees claim they were summarily dismissed after the UK general election without payment for several months of work.
Reform MPs voted against Labour's modest Bill on workers' rights.
Be careful what you wish for.
archive.ph/4O17Y
Ex-Reform UK employees issue claims for alleged unpaid wages
Reform says claims brought by former workers — who say they were dismissed after the election — are ‘fraudulent’
www.ft.com
February 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ex-Reform UK employees issue claims for alleged unpaid wages.
Employees claim they were summarily dismissed after the UK general election without payment for several months of work.
Reform MPs voted against Labour's modest Bill on workers' rights.
Be careful what you wish for.
archive.ph/4O17Y
Employees claim they were summarily dismissed after the UK general election without payment for several months of work.
Reform MPs voted against Labour's modest Bill on workers' rights.
Be careful what you wish for.
archive.ph/4O17Y
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Liverpool Community Independents
The Woodcutters' Social Club in Garston was gutted by fire last Bonfire Night.
If you can help move material from the site into skips tomorrow it will be greatly appreciated.
Details below 👇
The Woodcutters' Social Club in Garston was gutted by fire last Bonfire Night.
If you can help move material from the site into skips tomorrow it will be greatly appreciated.
Details below 👇
February 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Liverpool Community Independents
The Woodcutters' Social Club in Garston was gutted by fire last Bonfire Night.
If you can help move material from the site into skips tomorrow it will be greatly appreciated.
Details below 👇
The Woodcutters' Social Club in Garston was gutted by fire last Bonfire Night.
If you can help move material from the site into skips tomorrow it will be greatly appreciated.
Details below 👇
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No conflict, no interest, as the tech bros like to say.
February 6, 2025 at 5:35 AM
No conflict, no interest, as the tech bros like to say.
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Where is Foreign Secretary David Lammy's condemnation of Trump's ethnic cleansing proposal?
The silence is deafening.
The silence is deafening.
a blurred image of a desert landscape with trees and bushes
ALT: a blurred image of a desert landscape with trees and bushes
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Where is Foreign Secretary David Lammy's condemnation of Trump's ethnic cleansing proposal?
The silence is deafening.
The silence is deafening.
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In 2023, UK gave £70.6bn tax relief on pension contributions.
63% went to 6m 40%/45% tax rate payers.
37% to 28.1m basic rate taxpayers.
By fixing the relief at 20% Govt can reduce inequalities, have £14.5bn spare for social investment.
Watch the Minister's reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auen...
63% went to 6m 40%/45% tax rate payers.
37% to 28.1m basic rate taxpayers.
By fixing the relief at 20% Govt can reduce inequalities, have £14.5bn spare for social investment.
Watch the Minister's reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auen...
House of Lords Pension Tax Relief 4 Feb 2024
YouTube video by Prem Sikka
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
In 2023, UK gave £70.6bn tax relief on pension contributions.
63% went to 6m 40%/45% tax rate payers.
37% to 28.1m basic rate taxpayers.
By fixing the relief at 20% Govt can reduce inequalities, have £14.5bn spare for social investment.
Watch the Minister's reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auen...
63% went to 6m 40%/45% tax rate payers.
37% to 28.1m basic rate taxpayers.
By fixing the relief at 20% Govt can reduce inequalities, have £14.5bn spare for social investment.
Watch the Minister's reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auen...
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This is a genocidal war crime endorsed by the president of the United States
COLLINS: Where exactly are you suggesting Gazans should go? Who do you envision living there?
TRUMP: I envision world people living there. The world's people. I think you'll make that into an international, unbelievable place.
TRUMP: I envision world people living there. The world's people. I think you'll make that into an international, unbelievable place.
February 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This is a genocidal war crime endorsed by the president of the United States
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves call for Heathrow Airport expansion is based on report ordered by Heathrow owners.
Data supplied by the airport itself. Independence?
Methodology previously rejected by Transport Dept as not fit for purpose.
Govt policy based on report not publicly available.
Data supplied by the airport itself. Independence?
Methodology previously rejected by Transport Dept as not fit for purpose.
Govt policy based on report not publicly available.
Reeves’s Heathrow third runway report was commissioned by London airport
The chancellor is under fire after a study cited as evidence for expanding the terminal to boost the UK’s economic growth was ordered by Heathrow itself
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves call for Heathrow Airport expansion is based on report ordered by Heathrow owners.
Data supplied by the airport itself. Independence?
Methodology previously rejected by Transport Dept as not fit for purpose.
Govt policy based on report not publicly available.
Data supplied by the airport itself. Independence?
Methodology previously rejected by Transport Dept as not fit for purpose.
Govt policy based on report not publicly available.
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Has there ever been a time when so few Labour MPs were talking this kind of language?
It will take a new party to make wealth taxes happen.
It will take a new party to make wealth taxes happen.
February 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Has there ever been a time when so few Labour MPs were talking this kind of language?
It will take a new party to make wealth taxes happen.
It will take a new party to make wealth taxes happen.
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I was one of those warning how bad it would be and how Trump 2 would be much worse than anyone complacently assumed.
But even I didn’t have ‘cancel all foreign aid, including to kids with HIV & malaria’ and also ‘let the world’s richest man get access to our private data’ on my 2025 bingo card.
But even I didn’t have ‘cancel all foreign aid, including to kids with HIV & malaria’ and also ‘let the world’s richest man get access to our private data’ on my 2025 bingo card.
February 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I was one of those warning how bad it would be and how Trump 2 would be much worse than anyone complacently assumed.
But even I didn’t have ‘cancel all foreign aid, including to kids with HIV & malaria’ and also ‘let the world’s richest man get access to our private data’ on my 2025 bingo card.
But even I didn’t have ‘cancel all foreign aid, including to kids with HIV & malaria’ and also ‘let the world’s richest man get access to our private data’ on my 2025 bingo card.
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The @ToffeePages stall is another great reason to call in at St Luke's on Goodison matchdays. Paul, Ste, John & co. are experts on old EFC programmes & have a great selection of home, away & cup final copies. They feature in this film:
youtu.be/MsIW2vqWcHM?...
youtu.be/MsIW2vqWcHM?...
January 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The @ToffeePages stall is another great reason to call in at St Luke's on Goodison matchdays. Paul, Ste, John & co. are experts on old EFC programmes & have a great selection of home, away & cup final copies. They feature in this film:
youtu.be/MsIW2vqWcHM?...
youtu.be/MsIW2vqWcHM?...