Elaine Dyson
@elainedyson1.bsky.social
Democratic socialist, care/support worker, save our NHS, #FreePalestine, animal rights, vegetarian, environmental issues, Ex-Labour, anti-monarchy, cats, wildlife, travel, woodlands & Tudor history. No DMs unless I know you. #CorbynIsRight #YourParty
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#SocalistSunday Let's come together to form a network of Democratic socialists, we cannot let Farage & his vile agenda gain more political ground. Please follow each other from the replies to this post & re-post to spread the word, thank you x #YourParty, #GreenParty #Palestine #NHS #NeverTrump
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#SocialistSunday No1. @premnsikka.bsky.social @normalisland.co.uk @jujuliagrace.bsky.social @paulapeters19.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @elemjay.bsky.social @vamroses.bsky.social Mike’s Diary - December 2025 thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/01/m...
Mike’s Diary – December 2025
30 November 2025 I’ve been saying for awhile that I’ld like to collaborate with others, and I’ve just recalled two cases where I actually have! Perhaps I should stop trying and just let it happen 🤔…
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
January 4, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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#SocialistSunday No1. @premnsikka.bsky.social @normalisland.co.uk @jujuliagrace.bsky.social @paulapeters19.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @elemjay.bsky.social @vamroses.bsky.social
Wounded Knee and the Warriors of the Rainbow criticalmassmag.org/wounded-knee...
Wounded Knee and the Warriors of the Rainbow criticalmassmag.org/wounded-knee...
Wounded Knee and the Warriors of the Rainbow criticalmassmag.org/wounded-knee...
December 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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The UK is the 6th largest economy and predicted to be the 5th by 2040. It let's it's citizens die from the effects of poverty.
Poverty is a political choice.
Poverty is a political choice.
In the 6th largest economy, 103000 people died in poverty in 2024.
120,000 died in fuel poverty, couldn't afford adequate heating.
Ethnic minorities, pensioners, single working age adults more likely to die in poverty.
Poverty and death sentence is a political choice as govts appease the rich.
120,000 died in fuel poverty, couldn't afford adequate heating.
Ethnic minorities, pensioners, single working age adults more likely to die in poverty.
Poverty and death sentence is a political choice as govts appease the rich.
www.mariecurie.org.uk
January 2, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The UK is the 6th largest economy and predicted to be the 5th by 2040. It let's it's citizens die from the effects of poverty.
Poverty is a political choice.
Poverty is a political choice.
Sorry I won't be able to respond to my birthday messages today, I'm in work. I wish I was somewhere hot, Mexico would be nice, went there in May xx
January 1, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Sorry I won't be able to respond to my birthday messages today, I'm in work. I wish I was somewhere hot, Mexico would be nice, went there in May xx
Happy New Year everyone, wishing you all love, luck and happiness for 2026 xx
January 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Happy New Year everyone, wishing you all love, luck and happiness for 2026 xx
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Britain is so short of dentists that an MP's 87-year-old mother attempted to pull her own teeth out with pliers.
Lack of planning, education and training
Obstacles put in the way of foreign educated/trained dentists, improves private profits.
archive.ph/6VqEq
Lack of planning, education and training
Obstacles put in the way of foreign educated/trained dentists, improves private profits.
archive.ph/6VqEq
Why Britain doesn’t have enough dentists
Plenty of trained foreigners want to work, but slots for the qualification exam seem as hard to get as Glastonbury tickets
www.ft.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Britain is so short of dentists that an MP's 87-year-old mother attempted to pull her own teeth out with pliers.
Lack of planning, education and training
Obstacles put in the way of foreign educated/trained dentists, improves private profits.
archive.ph/6VqEq
Lack of planning, education and training
Obstacles put in the way of foreign educated/trained dentists, improves private profits.
archive.ph/6VqEq
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So what's new, Prem?
Our governments always want to know everything about us, but don't let us know much about what they're up to.
Our governments always want to know everything about us, but don't let us know much about what they're up to.
Britain has a secrecy problem.
In 2024, the govt answered just 29% of Freedom of Information requests - the lowest rate since FOI began.
Secrecy fuels corruption, bad governance, scandals covered-up to protect elites. Ministers don't answer questions in parliament.
Sham democracy.
In 2024, the govt answered just 29% of Freedom of Information requests - the lowest rate since FOI began.
Secrecy fuels corruption, bad governance, scandals covered-up to protect elites. Ministers don't answer questions in parliament.
Sham democracy.
The British state is addicted to secrecy - we need to fight back
Our politicians and officials are using public money to keep citizens in the dark, says Heather Brooke
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
So what's new, Prem?
Our governments always want to know everything about us, but don't let us know much about what they're up to.
Our governments always want to know everything about us, but don't let us know much about what they're up to.
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#SocialistSunday No1. @premnsikka.bsky.social @normalisland.co.uk @jujuliagrace.bsky.social @paulapeters19.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @elemjay.bsky.social @vamroses.bsky.social
Mike’s Diary thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/11/30/m...
Mike’s Diary thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/11/30/m...
Mike’s Diary
While I’m thinking of something to write about at greater length I’ve been writing down a few thoughts and observations. This is longer than usual but I’ve edited it for coherence. 18 November 2025…
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
November 30, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Good morning Gem&Molly x
November 30, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Good morning Gem&Molly x
#SocalistSunday Let's come together to form a network of Democratic socialists, we cannot let Farage & his vile agenda gain more political ground. Please follow each other from the replies below & re-post to spread the word, thank you x #YourParty, #GreenParty #Palestine #NHS #NeverTrump
November 30, 2025 at 5:05 AM
#SocalistSunday Let's come together to form a network of Democratic socialists, we cannot let Farage & his vile agenda gain more political ground. Please follow each other from the replies below & re-post to spread the word, thank you x #YourParty, #GreenParty #Palestine #NHS #NeverTrump
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Hen Harrier 'Susie', whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Hen Harrier 'Susie', whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
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Budget 2025
One lesso: organise, inform, campaign, protest.
UK Govt wasted 18 months, condemned millions of children to poverty. Today govt announced end of the two child benefit cap.
7 MPs had Labour whip withdrawn for opposing the cap. For 18 months Ministers defended the stupid policy.
One lesso: organise, inform, campaign, protest.
UK Govt wasted 18 months, condemned millions of children to poverty. Today govt announced end of the two child benefit cap.
7 MPs had Labour whip withdrawn for opposing the cap. For 18 months Ministers defended the stupid policy.
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Budget 2025
One lesso: organise, inform, campaign, protest.
UK Govt wasted 18 months, condemned millions of children to poverty. Today govt announced end of the two child benefit cap.
7 MPs had Labour whip withdrawn for opposing the cap. For 18 months Ministers defended the stupid policy.
One lesso: organise, inform, campaign, protest.
UK Govt wasted 18 months, condemned millions of children to poverty. Today govt announced end of the two child benefit cap.
7 MPs had Labour whip withdrawn for opposing the cap. For 18 months Ministers defended the stupid policy.
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The Case for Restricting the Sale of Fireworks to Licenced Displays thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2022/10/23/t...
Sign the petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Sign the petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
The Case for Restricting the Sale of Fireworks to Licenced Displays
UPDATE: I had hoped to post a new petition instead of a blog, and I’ve been waiting since the General Election for a new Petitions Committee to be announced. A chairman was elected on 9 September b…
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The Case for Restricting the Sale of Fireworks to Licenced Displays thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2022/10/23/t...
Sign the petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Sign the petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Albanese: Israel erased 69 years of Gaza development, triggered economic collapse - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/albanese-israel-erased-69-years-gaza-development-unprecedented-economic
Albanese: Israel erased 69 years of Gaza development, triggered economic collapse
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Palestine, Francesca Albanese, on Wednesday said that the Israeli attacks on Gaza have wiped out 69 years of human development, representing the worst economic collapse ever recorded.</p>
<p>In a post on the X platform, Albanese quoted a new UN report and said that Israel's genocide in Gaza has led to the destruction of healthcare, education, infrastructure, and even the banking system.</p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Albanese: Israel erased 69 years of Gaza development, triggered economic collapse - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/albanese-israel-erased-69-years-gaza-development-unprecedented-economic
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School repairs left unfinished as firm behind PFI contract goes into liquidation.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Repairs left unfinished as firm behind huge schools PFI contract goes into liquidation
The news heightens concerns that 88 schools in Stoke-on-Trent could be left with unfinished work.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
School repairs left unfinished as firm behind PFI contract goes into liquidation.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
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#SocalistSunday Let's come together to form a network of Democratic socialists, we cannot let Farage & his vile agenda gain more political ground. Please follow each other from the replies to this post & re-post to spread the word, thank you x #YourParty, #GreenParty #Palestine #NHS #NeverTrump
November 9, 2025 at 6:56 AM
#SocalistSunday Let's come together to form a network of Democratic socialists, we cannot let Farage & his vile agenda gain more political ground. Please follow each other from the replies to this post & re-post to spread the word, thank you x #YourParty, #GreenParty #Palestine #NHS #NeverTrump
I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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It is neoliberalism that is destroying the lives of young people. And that is why it has to go.”
The alienation of young people can be blamed on Covid, phones and much else. But those are exacerbations. The real cause is rent exploitation in all its forms. It is neoliberalism that is destroying the lives of young people. And that is why it has to go. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11...
Young people are alienated by neoliberalism
As the FT notes today, in another excellent article by John Burns-Murdoch:
In the UK [the number of] ... young people who are increasingly disengaged from not only the economy but the rest of society ...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It is neoliberalism that is destroying the lives of young people. And that is why it has to go.”
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BBC leaders resigned for misrepresenting Trump, but not for misrepresenting Corbyn
www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/bbc-leader...
www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/bbc-leader...
BBC leaders resigned for misrepresenting Trump, but not for misrepresenting Corbyn
The head of the BBC, Tim Davie, and the head of BBC News, Deborah Turness, have been forced to resign after misrepresenting Donald Trump.
www.councilestatemedia.uk
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
BBC leaders resigned for misrepresenting Trump, but not for misrepresenting Corbyn
www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/bbc-leader...
www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/bbc-leader...