Gillian Rodgers
@gillianrodgers8.bsky.social
Retired Civil Servant. Parish Councillor, Rejoin Eu, Working to help our community however I can. 🌹No DMs unless invited.
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As Richard Tice says, Reform have identified £300m of savings from councils they run. This remarkable feat has been achieved by plucking that figure out of thin air while increasing council tax by 5%.
November 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
As Richard Tice says, Reform have identified £300m of savings from councils they run. This remarkable feat has been achieved by plucking that figure out of thin air while increasing council tax by 5%.
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Misrepresentations around human rights and immigration fuelling calls to quit ECHR, Oxford report finds
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-09...
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-09...
Misrepresentations around human rights and immigration fuelling calls
A new report from the University of Oxford's Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Faculty of Law, warns that misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights. The
www.ox.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Misrepresentations around human rights and immigration fuelling calls to quit ECHR, Oxford report finds
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-09...
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-09...
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When the UK is making plans for a fast-track service to end a person's life, while at the same time cancer treatments are delayed (only 67.9% of patients start their first treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral) - maybe it's time to re-evaluate our priorities?
November 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
When the UK is making plans for a fast-track service to end a person's life, while at the same time cancer treatments are delayed (only 67.9% of patients start their first treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral) - maybe it's time to re-evaluate our priorities?
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I wouldn’t be surprised if this is one of the photos that ends up in the history books.
Why is the flag on the ground? Because everyone who cared about things like that were fired. The natural symbolism here perfectly describes his presidency & MAGA's for that matter.
Trump/MAGA killing the US.
Why is the flag on the ground? Because everyone who cared about things like that were fired. The natural symbolism here perfectly describes his presidency & MAGA's for that matter.
Trump/MAGA killing the US.
November 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised if this is one of the photos that ends up in the history books.
Why is the flag on the ground? Because everyone who cared about things like that were fired. The natural symbolism here perfectly describes his presidency & MAGA's for that matter.
Trump/MAGA killing the US.
Why is the flag on the ground? Because everyone who cared about things like that were fired. The natural symbolism here perfectly describes his presidency & MAGA's for that matter.
Trump/MAGA killing the US.
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"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." Malcolm X.
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Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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November 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." Malcolm X.
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Repulsive and racist to the core.
Removing a monument honoring Black US soldiers has nothing to do with DEI. It’s erasure of history and it’s straight-up racism.
November 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Repulsive and racist to the core.
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there was a little book by some dude, you've probably never heard of him but it was quite good ... www.3ammagazine.com/litarchives/...
BOOK REVIEW: �dot.bomb. The Rise & Fall Of Dot.Com Britain� by Rory Cellan-Jones
www.3ammagazine.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
there was a little book by some dude, you've probably never heard of him but it was quite good ... www.3ammagazine.com/litarchives/...
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In his futile attempt to justify Musk's $1 trillion pay package, this Musk fluffer overlooks:
-Musk's tax rate on his $450BN is only 2.5% so far.
-Tesla & SpaceX received $3.7BN of US subsidies & loans.
-SpaceX has $22BN in US govt contracts.
-Tesla has received $22BN in US ZEV/GHG/IRA credits.
-Musk's tax rate on his $450BN is only 2.5% so far.
-Tesla & SpaceX received $3.7BN of US subsidies & loans.
-SpaceX has $22BN in US govt contracts.
-Tesla has received $22BN in US ZEV/GHG/IRA credits.
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In his futile attempt to justify Musk's $1 trillion pay package, this Musk fluffer overlooks:
-Musk's tax rate on his $450BN is only 2.5% so far.
-Tesla & SpaceX received $3.7BN of US subsidies & loans.
-SpaceX has $22BN in US govt contracts.
-Tesla has received $22BN in US ZEV/GHG/IRA credits.
-Musk's tax rate on his $450BN is only 2.5% so far.
-Tesla & SpaceX received $3.7BN of US subsidies & loans.
-SpaceX has $22BN in US govt contracts.
-Tesla has received $22BN in US ZEV/GHG/IRA credits.
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Pretty important to know that what was released today has NOTHING to do with "The Epstein Files".......
They are copies of emails received from Epstein's estate as the result of a subpeona.
DO NOT allow shills like Karoline Leavitt, Comer, etc. to conflate the two.
They are copies of emails received from Epstein's estate as the result of a subpeona.
DO NOT allow shills like Karoline Leavitt, Comer, etc. to conflate the two.
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Pretty important to know that what was released today has NOTHING to do with "The Epstein Files".......
They are copies of emails received from Epstein's estate as the result of a subpeona.
DO NOT allow shills like Karoline Leavitt, Comer, etc. to conflate the two.
They are copies of emails received from Epstein's estate as the result of a subpeona.
DO NOT allow shills like Karoline Leavitt, Comer, etc. to conflate the two.
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Corporate funded think-tanks urge govt to cut benefits, pensions, schools meals, public spending; charge for seeing GPs.
Oppose taxes on the rich.
Support subsidies for auto, steel, film, shipbuilding, oil, gas, biomass, semiconductor, internet and other companies.
It is class war.
Oppose taxes on the rich.
Support subsidies for auto, steel, film, shipbuilding, oil, gas, biomass, semiconductor, internet and other companies.
It is class war.
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Corporate funded think-tanks urge govt to cut benefits, pensions, schools meals, public spending; charge for seeing GPs.
Oppose taxes on the rich.
Support subsidies for auto, steel, film, shipbuilding, oil, gas, biomass, semiconductor, internet and other companies.
It is class war.
Oppose taxes on the rich.
Support subsidies for auto, steel, film, shipbuilding, oil, gas, biomass, semiconductor, internet and other companies.
It is class war.
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🙄look upon this as the 21stC equivalent of that Margaret Thatcher/Jimmy Savile photo …
#trump #nigelfarage
#trump #nigelfarage
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🙄look upon this as the 21stC equivalent of that Margaret Thatcher/Jimmy Savile photo …
#trump #nigelfarage
#trump #nigelfarage
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Ofwat PROPOSES £11m fine on Wessex Water for wastewater failures.
Company has 47+ criminal convictions, fleeced customers for yrs, allowed to negotiate fines. No fines on execs
Water industry is a prime example of rentier economy controlled by criminals. 1,135+ criminal convictions.
Company has 47+ criminal convictions, fleeced customers for yrs, allowed to negotiate fines. No fines on execs
Water industry is a prime example of rentier economy controlled by criminals. 1,135+ criminal convictions.
Wessex Water must pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator
Company failed to effectively operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater assets, Ofwat finds
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November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Ofwat PROPOSES £11m fine on Wessex Water for wastewater failures.
Company has 47+ criminal convictions, fleeced customers for yrs, allowed to negotiate fines. No fines on execs
Water industry is a prime example of rentier economy controlled by criminals. 1,135+ criminal convictions.
Company has 47+ criminal convictions, fleeced customers for yrs, allowed to negotiate fines. No fines on execs
Water industry is a prime example of rentier economy controlled by criminals. 1,135+ criminal convictions.
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So there’s one aspect of the BBC story that has received zero attention: Robbie Gibb’s potential financial conflict of interests.
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Who really funds the Jewish Chronicle? Why it’s troubling that we don’t know…
Four years ago, a mysterious consortium came to the rescue of the beleaguered publication—and nobody is really clear about who is behind the scenes. B...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So there’s one aspect of the BBC story that has received zero attention: Robbie Gibb’s potential financial conflict of interests.
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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How did those presenters keep a straight face
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
How did those presenters keep a straight face
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UN experts warn that the use of terrorism legislation against peaceful activists represents a grave infringement on civil liberties and freedom of expression. They write:
“Mere property damage is not sufficient to constitute terrorism according to international standards.”
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“Mere property damage is not sufficient to constitute terrorism according to international standards.”
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BREAKING: UN experts condemn UK’s use of terrorism laws
Yesterday we delivered our letter to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer — signed by over 500 of you — calling on the Government to end the use of terrorism laws against non-violent protestors.
And i...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
UN experts warn that the use of terrorism legislation against peaceful activists represents a grave infringement on civil liberties and freedom of expression. They write:
“Mere property damage is not sufficient to constitute terrorism according to international standards.”
c.org/75YfjYPvbK
“Mere property damage is not sufficient to constitute terrorism according to international standards.”
c.org/75YfjYPvbK
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He did incite the insurrection on January 6th. Despite how much he wants to deny or how the media are attempting to repackage it. He is the problem.
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
He did incite the insurrection on January 6th. Despite how much he wants to deny or how the media are attempting to repackage it. He is the problem.
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Private companies operating care services in just three regions of England made £250m profits in 3 years,
£87.7m of profits went to care providers owned by private equity controlled from tax havens.
Profits mean money buys less. Higher taxes for less service.
Say NO to privatisation.
£87.7m of profits went to care providers owned by private equity controlled from tax havens.
Profits mean money buys less. Higher taxes for less service.
Say NO to privatisation.
Private care providers in three English regions make £250m in three years
More than third of profits analysed went to firms owned by private equity or based in tax havens, research finds
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Private companies operating care services in just three regions of England made £250m profits in 3 years,
£87.7m of profits went to care providers owned by private equity controlled from tax havens.
Profits mean money buys less. Higher taxes for less service.
Say NO to privatisation.
£87.7m of profits went to care providers owned by private equity controlled from tax havens.
Profits mean money buys less. Higher taxes for less service.
Say NO to privatisation.
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On Remembrance day Labour delivers for veterans not just fine words.
Labour have started on a plan for our armed forces and veterans. Still a long way to go but it’s a strong start and many will benefit.
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On Remembrance day Labour delivers for veterans not just fine words.
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Excellent piece on the Bylines network by @garygilligan.bsky.social - there is a real chance that Reform might win the next general election, and it is critical that people know what it is they are voting for. Judging by their councils so far, that seems to be broken promises and rising bills.
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Excellent piece on the Bylines network by @garygilligan.bsky.social - there is a real chance that Reform might win the next general election, and it is critical that people know what it is they are voting for. Judging by their councils so far, that seems to be broken promises and rising bills.
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I am an atheist, but I like this Pope!
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I am an atheist, but I like this Pope!
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How has Alison Pearson still got a job ? She is the embodiment of ignorance and hatred.
A national newspaper journalist went on a British TV channel to claim police stats showed asylum-seekers committed 44% of sex crimes in Dorset.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
How has Alison Pearson still got a job ? She is the embodiment of ignorance and hatred.
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Give this a Like if you would never let Tommy Robinson near your kids.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Give this a Like if you would never let Tommy Robinson near your kids.
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Capital projects: the lifeblood of local government and the case of Newcastle
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tynes...
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tynes...
Capital projects: the lifeblood of local government and the case of Newcastle
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Capital projects: the lifeblood of local government and the case of Newcastle
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tynes...
As the Council faces rising costs and tight budgets, one consideration should guide voters in 2026: choose strong, competent leadership
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tynes...