Guy Boertje
@guyboertje.bsky.social
Ex software engineer, now retired. Likes Climbing, Table tennis and prog metal music. Dislikes the Tories, Neoliberalism and Post-for-clicks commentators.
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Workers rights
Renters rights
Free breakfast clubs
Fixing crumbling infrastructure
Nationalising railway operators
Taxing private schools and private jets
Closing tax avoidance loopholes
All policies that the Tories and Reform oppose, and the Greens ignore because it doesn't fit their agenda.
Renters rights
Free breakfast clubs
Fixing crumbling infrastructure
Nationalising railway operators
Taxing private schools and private jets
Closing tax avoidance loopholes
All policies that the Tories and Reform oppose, and the Greens ignore because it doesn't fit their agenda.
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Workers rights
Renters rights
Free breakfast clubs
Fixing crumbling infrastructure
Nationalising railway operators
Taxing private schools and private jets
Closing tax avoidance loopholes
All policies that the Tories and Reform oppose, and the Greens ignore because it doesn't fit their agenda.
Renters rights
Free breakfast clubs
Fixing crumbling infrastructure
Nationalising railway operators
Taxing private schools and private jets
Closing tax avoidance loopholes
All policies that the Tories and Reform oppose, and the Greens ignore because it doesn't fit their agenda.
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Again,where is all the money saved from a decade of austerity.
We should be wiping our arses with gold leafed toilet paper.
Instead we are eating toilet paper,might as well be, Tories are a bunch of c**** and never forget that,ever.
All the shit is down to them not Labour so fckn grow up and see it.
We should be wiping our arses with gold leafed toilet paper.
Instead we are eating toilet paper,might as well be, Tories are a bunch of c**** and never forget that,ever.
All the shit is down to them not Labour so fckn grow up and see it.
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Again,where is all the money saved from a decade of austerity.
We should be wiping our arses with gold leafed toilet paper.
Instead we are eating toilet paper,might as well be, Tories are a bunch of c**** and never forget that,ever.
All the shit is down to them not Labour so fckn grow up and see it.
We should be wiping our arses with gold leafed toilet paper.
Instead we are eating toilet paper,might as well be, Tories are a bunch of c**** and never forget that,ever.
All the shit is down to them not Labour so fckn grow up and see it.
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🧵🧵🧵 #Change #FuckItsDifficult
Once upon a time.. I supported organisations through fundamental change. More recently I worked as a coach doing the same for individuals, often in a change context. Since the 🌹🌹🌹 government came in on a promise of #Change
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Once upon a time.. I supported organisations through fundamental change. More recently I worked as a coach doing the same for individuals, often in a change context. Since the 🌹🌹🌹 government came in on a promise of #Change
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October 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🧵🧵🧵 #Change #FuckItsDifficult
Once upon a time.. I supported organisations through fundamental change. More recently I worked as a coach doing the same for individuals, often in a change context. Since the 🌹🌹🌹 government came in on a promise of #Change
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Once upon a time.. I supported organisations through fundamental change. More recently I worked as a coach doing the same for individuals, often in a change context. Since the 🌹🌹🌹 government came in on a promise of #Change
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Dear people of the U.K. (ostensibly England and Wales)
Until you realise this country is fucked because of 14 years of terrible mismanagement in every way by the Tories….
You will end up with Reform U.K. Ltd (Tories on crack) running this country.
And you think it’s bad now?!
Until you realise this country is fucked because of 14 years of terrible mismanagement in every way by the Tories….
You will end up with Reform U.K. Ltd (Tories on crack) running this country.
And you think it’s bad now?!
October 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Dear people of the U.K. (ostensibly England and Wales)
Until you realise this country is fucked because of 14 years of terrible mismanagement in every way by the Tories….
You will end up with Reform U.K. Ltd (Tories on crack) running this country.
And you think it’s bad now?!
Until you realise this country is fucked because of 14 years of terrible mismanagement in every way by the Tories….
You will end up with Reform U.K. Ltd (Tories on crack) running this country.
And you think it’s bad now?!
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I was quite surprised, given the amount of negative press that would have you believe that this government is the worst we’ve had yet.
I’ll put the link in the next post but given we had a complete shit show with the Tories, this is astonishing. Do reshare or bookmark the link, it’s handy.
I’ll put the link in the next post but given we had a complete shit show with the Tories, this is astonishing. Do reshare or bookmark the link, it’s handy.
October 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I was quite surprised, given the amount of negative press that would have you believe that this government is the worst we’ve had yet.
I’ll put the link in the next post but given we had a complete shit show with the Tories, this is astonishing. Do reshare or bookmark the link, it’s handy.
I’ll put the link in the next post but given we had a complete shit show with the Tories, this is astonishing. Do reshare or bookmark the link, it’s handy.
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I've completely lost patience with most of the UK public.
Their extremely negative and dismissive attitude to everything.
Their permanent misery in every comment.
Their eagerness to complain without first finding out the facts.
Their insistence that unless things are done...
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Their extremely negative and dismissive attitude to everything.
Their permanent misery in every comment.
Their eagerness to complain without first finding out the facts.
Their insistence that unless things are done...
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September 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I've completely lost patience with most of the UK public.
Their extremely negative and dismissive attitude to everything.
Their permanent misery in every comment.
Their eagerness to complain without first finding out the facts.
Their insistence that unless things are done...
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Their extremely negative and dismissive attitude to everything.
Their permanent misery in every comment.
Their eagerness to complain without first finding out the facts.
Their insistence that unless things are done...
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There is something rotten about the state of British journalism at this moment in time. When a tiny extremist political party gets so much coverage then we have to assume that the UK media is corrupt.
September 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
There is something rotten about the state of British journalism at this moment in time. When a tiny extremist political party gets so much coverage then we have to assume that the UK media is corrupt.
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1. MMT can help governments to make better policy decisions By Solving The Knowledge Deficit:
Since the late 1970s early 1980s inequality has continued to widen, jobs have continued to be lost, poverty has continued to increase and public infrastructure has continued to
Since the late 1970s early 1980s inequality has continued to widen, jobs have continued to be lost, poverty has continued to increase and public infrastructure has continued to
September 1, 2025 at 7:26 AM
1. MMT can help governments to make better policy decisions By Solving The Knowledge Deficit:
Since the late 1970s early 1980s inequality has continued to widen, jobs have continued to be lost, poverty has continued to increase and public infrastructure has continued to
Since the late 1970s early 1980s inequality has continued to widen, jobs have continued to be lost, poverty has continued to increase and public infrastructure has continued to
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I have 2 YouGov accounts. One where I say I vote Labour. The other I say reform.
The reform is constantly asked to participate in polls. The Labour account almost ever.
YouGov is a con.
The reform is constantly asked to participate in polls. The Labour account almost ever.
YouGov is a con.
July 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
I have 2 YouGov accounts. One where I say I vote Labour. The other I say reform.
The reform is constantly asked to participate in polls. The Labour account almost ever.
YouGov is a con.
The reform is constantly asked to participate in polls. The Labour account almost ever.
YouGov is a con.
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As Trumps Big Ugly Bill goes into effect, pumping wealth from the poor to the rich, I'm tempted to say I told you so.
Or as Sheldon Cooper would say, "I informed you thusly."
economicsfromthetopdown.com/2025/01/31/p...
Or as Sheldon Cooper would say, "I informed you thusly."
economicsfromthetopdown.com/2025/01/31/p...
Partisan Politics and the Road to Plutocracy – Economics from the Top Down
In this essay, I take a deep dive into the history of American plutocracy and its conspicuously Republican roots.
economicsfromthetopdown.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As Trumps Big Ugly Bill goes into effect, pumping wealth from the poor to the rich, I'm tempted to say I told you so.
Or as Sheldon Cooper would say, "I informed you thusly."
economicsfromthetopdown.com/2025/01/31/p...
Or as Sheldon Cooper would say, "I informed you thusly."
economicsfromthetopdown.com/2025/01/31/p...
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The last Government didn't care for the people of this country. They saw a pandemic as an opportunity to get rich. The sourcing of PPE was delayed in order to favour their mates. Ppl died. They partied. The bodies did "pile high".
Never forget.
Never forget.
When Covid struck I was 63. I worried each day I might need to use the NHS. I offered atheist prayers asking to stay healthy. Luckily I did.
Reading Labour’s plans for the NHS today I realise we are in such a better place than we were. NHS in safe hands thanks to Rachel and Wes
Reading Labour’s plans for the NHS today I realise we are in such a better place than we were. NHS in safe hands thanks to Rachel and Wes
July 3, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The last Government didn't care for the people of this country. They saw a pandemic as an opportunity to get rich. The sourcing of PPE was delayed in order to favour their mates. Ppl died. They partied. The bodies did "pile high".
Never forget.
Never forget.
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People are struggling to understand what a failing PM looks like. Thought I’d help out
June 30, 2025 at 6:07 AM
People are struggling to understand what a failing PM looks like. Thought I’d help out
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Time to celebrate the excellent achievements thus far by this Labour Government. Some policies here 👇🥂💯
June 28, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Time to celebrate the excellent achievements thus far by this Labour Government. Some policies here 👇🥂💯
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A reminder to people that just a couple off weeks ago Reform said they would cut government spending by £300-400bn a year.
That is a solid 25-33% of all government spending.
Imagine what would be cut to get to those levels.
Now decide how YOU are going to stop it from happening.
That is a solid 25-33% of all government spending.
Imagine what would be cut to get to those levels.
Now decide how YOU are going to stop it from happening.
June 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A reminder to people that just a couple off weeks ago Reform said they would cut government spending by £300-400bn a year.
That is a solid 25-33% of all government spending.
Imagine what would be cut to get to those levels.
Now decide how YOU are going to stop it from happening.
That is a solid 25-33% of all government spending.
Imagine what would be cut to get to those levels.
Now decide how YOU are going to stop it from happening.
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The Labour government is reworking how council funding is calculated.
It will fulfil the promise to end single year funding settlements and give councils certainty over multiple years.
A consultation is also happening to ensure calculated funding is fairer for all councils.
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It will fulfil the promise to end single year funding settlements and give councils certainty over multiple years.
A consultation is also happening to ensure calculated funding is fairer for all councils.
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Fairer funding for councils across the country in major reform
An overhaul of the outdated and complex council system will bring fairer funding, more stability and improve lives of people across the country
www.gov.uk
June 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
The Labour government is reworking how council funding is calculated.
It will fulfil the promise to end single year funding settlements and give councils certainty over multiple years.
A consultation is also happening to ensure calculated funding is fairer for all councils.
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It will fulfil the promise to end single year funding settlements and give councils certainty over multiple years.
A consultation is also happening to ensure calculated funding is fairer for all councils.
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“Surely Malcom Forbes had no interest in measuring inequality. Yet his fetish for documenting great fortunes left us with a pristine record of how US elites enriched themselves over the last four decades.”
How the Rich Get Richer - @blairfix.bsky.social
economicsfromthetopdown.com/2023/09/24/h...
How the Rich Get Richer - @blairfix.bsky.social
economicsfromthetopdown.com/2023/09/24/h...
How the Rich Get Richer – Economics from the Top Down
It turns out that studying the Forbes 400 is a great way to understand how the (American) rich have gotten richer. This is the first in series of posts in which I analyze the Forbes 400 archive.
economicsfromthetopdown.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“Surely Malcom Forbes had no interest in measuring inequality. Yet his fetish for documenting great fortunes left us with a pristine record of how US elites enriched themselves over the last four decades.”
How the Rich Get Richer - @blairfix.bsky.social
economicsfromthetopdown.com/2023/09/24/h...
How the Rich Get Richer - @blairfix.bsky.social
economicsfromthetopdown.com/2023/09/24/h...
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The Baroness Casey audit of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse was commissioned by Labour in January and has been published today.
The government says "the findings of her audit are damning" and "We have lost more than a decade. That must end now."
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www.gov.uk/government/s...
The government says "the findings of her audit are damning" and "We have lost more than a decade. That must end now."
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www.gov.uk/government/s...
Baroness Casey's audit of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse
The Home Secretary updated the House on the National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse ('grooming gangs') carried out by Baroness Casey.
www.gov.uk
June 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Baroness Casey audit of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse was commissioned by Labour in January and has been published today.
The government says "the findings of her audit are damning" and "We have lost more than a decade. That must end now."
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www.gov.uk/government/s...
The government says "the findings of her audit are damning" and "We have lost more than a decade. That must end now."
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www.gov.uk/government/s...
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At the @patmillscanada.bsky.social #G7 panel on tax policy, our senior economist @dtcochrane.bsky.social l delivered a clear message:
👉 Decades of tax cuts failed workers and fuelled inequality.
👉 Fair taxation and an excess profits tax are essential to rebuild public services and restore balance.
👉 Decades of tax cuts failed workers and fuelled inequality.
👉 Fair taxation and an excess profits tax are essential to rebuild public services and restore balance.
June 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
At the @patmillscanada.bsky.social #G7 panel on tax policy, our senior economist @dtcochrane.bsky.social l delivered a clear message:
👉 Decades of tax cuts failed workers and fuelled inequality.
👉 Fair taxation and an excess profits tax are essential to rebuild public services and restore balance.
👉 Decades of tax cuts failed workers and fuelled inequality.
👉 Fair taxation and an excess profits tax are essential to rebuild public services and restore balance.
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Between 63-85% of the public trust Labour on:
Employment Rights Bill
Min wage increase
40,000 NHS appointments pw
Teacher recruitment
Community police
Delivery of schools, housing, hospitals, transport
Great British Energy
Nationalisation of railways
Potholes
Employment Rights Bill
Min wage increase
40,000 NHS appointments pw
Teacher recruitment
Community police
Delivery of schools, housing, hospitals, transport
Great British Energy
Nationalisation of railways
Potholes
June 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Between 63-85% of the public trust Labour on:
Employment Rights Bill
Min wage increase
40,000 NHS appointments pw
Teacher recruitment
Community police
Delivery of schools, housing, hospitals, transport
Great British Energy
Nationalisation of railways
Potholes
Employment Rights Bill
Min wage increase
40,000 NHS appointments pw
Teacher recruitment
Community police
Delivery of schools, housing, hospitals, transport
Great British Energy
Nationalisation of railways
Potholes
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Can I just mention that, under this govt, a new 54 bed mental health ward has just opened in Derby, & funding has been secured for the Derby Florence Nightingale hospital.
Labour is getting on with the huge task of restoring our NHS. If nobody gets to hear about any of it the myths just get to go on
Labour is getting on with the huge task of restoring our NHS. If nobody gets to hear about any of it the myths just get to go on
May 31, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Can I just mention that, under this govt, a new 54 bed mental health ward has just opened in Derby, & funding has been secured for the Derby Florence Nightingale hospital.
Labour is getting on with the huge task of restoring our NHS. If nobody gets to hear about any of it the myths just get to go on
Labour is getting on with the huge task of restoring our NHS. If nobody gets to hear about any of it the myths just get to go on
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1. Monetary sovereign Government have historically spent more money than they have collected in taxes
For much of the last 300 years the UK Governments has ran deficits. That hasn’t changed much in recent times. For example, UK Government has only run a surplus for five years
For much of the last 300 years the UK Governments has ran deficits. That hasn’t changed much in recent times. For example, UK Government has only run a surplus for five years
May 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
1. Monetary sovereign Government have historically spent more money than they have collected in taxes
For much of the last 300 years the UK Governments has ran deficits. That hasn’t changed much in recent times. For example, UK Government has only run a surplus for five years
For much of the last 300 years the UK Governments has ran deficits. That hasn’t changed much in recent times. For example, UK Government has only run a surplus for five years
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Wealth concentration is the result of under-taxation.
Owners skim off interest and dividends and capital gains. Then they use that wealth against the common good to shore-up and augment their power.
Owners skim off interest and dividends and capital gains. Then they use that wealth against the common good to shore-up and augment their power.
May 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Wealth concentration is the result of under-taxation.
Owners skim off interest and dividends and capital gains. Then they use that wealth against the common good to shore-up and augment their power.
Owners skim off interest and dividends and capital gains. Then they use that wealth against the common good to shore-up and augment their power.
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The Labour government is today announcing additional plans to support SME house builders to deliver more homes more quickly.
As part of planning system reforms, plans include:
- faster decisions for small sites
- a new 'medium site' category for 10 to 49 homes
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
As part of planning system reforms, plans include:
- faster decisions for small sites
- a new 'medium site' category for 10 to 49 homes
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government backs SME builders to get Britain building
Smaller housebuilders to benefit simpler rules with new reforms across land, regulation and finance.
www.gov.uk
May 28, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The Labour government is today announcing additional plans to support SME house builders to deliver more homes more quickly.
As part of planning system reforms, plans include:
- faster decisions for small sites
- a new 'medium site' category for 10 to 49 homes
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
As part of planning system reforms, plans include:
- faster decisions for small sites
- a new 'medium site' category for 10 to 49 homes
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
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I see Farage is back from his holiday?
Couldn’t face the EU deal questions?
Fishing industry no longer a political bandwagon?
Now he’s Mr working class socialist?
Come on media???
Expose this conman and stop drinking his snake oil.
Couldn’t face the EU deal questions?
Fishing industry no longer a political bandwagon?
Now he’s Mr working class socialist?
Come on media???
Expose this conman and stop drinking his snake oil.
May 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I see Farage is back from his holiday?
Couldn’t face the EU deal questions?
Fishing industry no longer a political bandwagon?
Now he’s Mr working class socialist?
Come on media???
Expose this conman and stop drinking his snake oil.
Couldn’t face the EU deal questions?
Fishing industry no longer a political bandwagon?
Now he’s Mr working class socialist?
Come on media???
Expose this conman and stop drinking his snake oil.
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The Labour government has announced new plans to tackle developers who use planning permissions to trade land or who delay building homes.
- timeframes for completion will need to be included in planning applications
- developers could be fined or locked out of future planning permissions
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- timeframes for completion will need to be included in planning applications
- developers could be fined or locked out of future planning permissions
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‘Get on and Build' Deputy Prime Minister urges housebuilders
Councils will get new powers to keep housebuilders on track to ensure they play their part to deliver 1.5 million homes.
www.gov.uk
May 25, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The Labour government has announced new plans to tackle developers who use planning permissions to trade land or who delay building homes.
- timeframes for completion will need to be included in planning applications
- developers could be fined or locked out of future planning permissions
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- timeframes for completion will need to be included in planning applications
- developers could be fined or locked out of future planning permissions
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