Steve Thompson
@holyoake.bsky.social
Socialist, Secularist, Co-operative Heritage, Common Ownership, Fairtrade, Sheffield History and photography, classic comedy.
Founder of Principle 5 Yorkshire Co-operative Resource Centre:
Founder of Principle 5 Yorkshire Co-operative Resource Centre:
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Steve Thompson
@holyoake.bsky.social
· Jun 3
Reviving co-operative learning and culture. Putting Principle 5 into practice: www.principle5.coop/about-us
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10 years on from the Dieselgate scandal, justice still hasn’t been served in the UK. While other countries made carmakers pay, ours let them off the hook. Sign the petition now and demand accountability now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...
Make polluters pay for poisoning our children
10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...
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September 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
10 years on from the Dieselgate scandal, justice still hasn’t been served in the UK. While other countries made carmakers pay, ours let them off the hook. Sign the petition now and demand accountability now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...
I back delivering the New Deal for Working People in full ✊🌹 Add your support: labourunions.org.uk/newdealinfull/
NEW DEAL FOR WORKING PEOPLE
We’ve started to turn the page with a new Labour Government after 14 years of Tory chaos. Labour introduced the...
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September 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I back delivering the New Deal for Working People in full ✊🌹 Add your support: labourunions.org.uk/newdealinfull/
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🧵 Later today, the House of Commons will start the second reading of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
This is a landmark moment: the biggest shift in power from government to communities in decades. Here's why it matters 👇
This is a landmark moment: the biggest shift in power from government to communities in decades. Here's why it matters 👇
September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🧵 Later today, the House of Commons will start the second reading of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
This is a landmark moment: the biggest shift in power from government to communities in decades. Here's why it matters 👇
This is a landmark moment: the biggest shift in power from government to communities in decades. Here's why it matters 👇
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Lots of good ideas here...some from me
🚨BREAKING: Rail fares could go up by 5.5%🚨
But they don't have to. There is a different way.
Delivering public ownership of our whole railway - not only train operators - would allow the government to cut fares for you.
🆕READ our new report now: weownit.org.uk/passengersno...
But they don't have to. There is a different way.
Delivering public ownership of our whole railway - not only train operators - would allow the government to cut fares for you.
🆕READ our new report now: weownit.org.uk/passengersno...
Passengers not profit: a vision for the Railways Bill | We Own It
The government's upcoming Railways Bill should include these reforms if it is serious about delivering for passengers.
weownit.org.uk
August 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Lots of good ideas here...some from me
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happy to support this initiative
📣Launching today!📣
Our vision for Labour's Railways Bill. 🚆
We're calling on the government to make FULL public ownership the final destination of their rail reforms.
Read the full report today. Link in comments👇
Our vision for Labour's Railways Bill. 🚆
We're calling on the government to make FULL public ownership the final destination of their rail reforms.
Read the full report today. Link in comments👇
August 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
happy to support this initiative
🌳Vast areas of our most vital habitat are at risk of being lost forever.
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for Forestry England to restore their Ancient Woodlands lost under timber plantations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for Forestry England to restore their Ancient Woodlands lost under timber plantations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
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August 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
🌳Vast areas of our most vital habitat are at risk of being lost forever.
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for Forestry England to restore their Ancient Woodlands lost under timber plantations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for Forestry England to restore their Ancient Woodlands lost under timber plantations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation
Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
August 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
I've signed
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Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Protect Greenbelt Land on White Lane, Charnock
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July 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I've signed
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Water privatisation has been a complete & utter failure.
It is absurd that the government's report into the water industry didn't even consider public ownership.
That's not a report. That's a political broadcast for the private sector.
Put water back into public hands, now.
It is absurd that the government's report into the water industry didn't even consider public ownership.
That's not a report. That's a political broadcast for the private sector.
Put water back into public hands, now.
July 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Water privatisation has been a complete & utter failure.
It is absurd that the government's report into the water industry didn't even consider public ownership.
That's not a report. That's a political broadcast for the private sector.
Put water back into public hands, now.
It is absurd that the government's report into the water industry didn't even consider public ownership.
That's not a report. That's a political broadcast for the private sector.
Put water back into public hands, now.
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How to dismantle a democracy in just six months: part 1
The first of two articles looks at the rise of the populist NSDAP party and the end of German democracy; what are the lessons for today?
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
The first of two articles looks at the rise of the populist NSDAP party and the end of German democracy; what are the lessons for today?
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
How to dismantle a democracy in just six months: part 1
The first of two articles looks at the rise of the populist NSDAP party and the end of German democracy; what are the lessons for today?
centralbylines.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
How to dismantle a democracy in just six months: part 1
The first of two articles looks at the rise of the populist NSDAP party and the end of German democracy; what are the lessons for today?
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
The first of two articles looks at the rise of the populist NSDAP party and the end of German democracy; what are the lessons for today?
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
🌍 One Earth. One Team. The UK and EU must work together to tackle climate change, reduce energy costs, and protect our environment. bsky.app/profile/euro...
Brexit is putting bills up and water quality down.
It's time for a UK-EU partnership on Energy, Climate and Environment.
#OneEarthOneTeam
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/one_earth_one_team
It's time for a UK-EU partnership on Energy, Climate and Environment.
#OneEarthOneTeam
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/one_earth_one_team
July 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🌍 One Earth. One Team. The UK and EU must work together to tackle climate change, reduce energy costs, and protect our environment. bsky.app/profile/euro...
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1/9 Steve Reed and his £100bn: a timeline.
Steve Reed says he won’t nationalise the water industry, because it would cost £100bn.
👀So where does that figure come from?👀
He claims that it comes from his own department.
🚨But it looks like it came from the private water companies.
#ComeCleanSteve
Steve Reed says he won’t nationalise the water industry, because it would cost £100bn.
👀So where does that figure come from?👀
He claims that it comes from his own department.
🚨But it looks like it came from the private water companies.
#ComeCleanSteve
July 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
1/9 Steve Reed and his £100bn: a timeline.
Steve Reed says he won’t nationalise the water industry, because it would cost £100bn.
👀So where does that figure come from?👀
He claims that it comes from his own department.
🚨But it looks like it came from the private water companies.
#ComeCleanSteve
Steve Reed says he won’t nationalise the water industry, because it would cost £100bn.
👀So where does that figure come from?👀
He claims that it comes from his own department.
🚨But it looks like it came from the private water companies.
#ComeCleanSteve
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation
Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
Well worth supporting. Mozilla has always fought for an open, accessible internet that puts people in control of what happens online
www.mozillafoundation.org/en/?form=fun...
www.mozillafoundation.org/en/?form=fun...
Mozilla Foundation
Mozilla is a global nonprofit dedicated to keeping the Internet a global public resource that is open and accessible to all.
www.mozillafoundation.org
July 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Well worth supporting. Mozilla has always fought for an open, accessible internet that puts people in control of what happens online
www.mozillafoundation.org/en/?form=fun...
www.mozillafoundation.org/en/?form=fun...
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BREAKING: New polling from @yougov.co.uk shows 75% of Brits support taxing extreme wealth.
But today Keir Starmer once again brushed off calls for higher taxes on the super-rich.
When will the PM stop siding with billionaires and listen to the British public instead? 350.org/tax-their-bi...
But today Keir Starmer once again brushed off calls for higher taxes on the super-rich.
When will the PM stop siding with billionaires and listen to the British public instead? 350.org/tax-their-bi...
July 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
BREAKING: New polling from @yougov.co.uk shows 75% of Brits support taxing extreme wealth.
But today Keir Starmer once again brushed off calls for higher taxes on the super-rich.
When will the PM stop siding with billionaires and listen to the British public instead? 350.org/tax-their-bi...
But today Keir Starmer once again brushed off calls for higher taxes on the super-rich.
When will the PM stop siding with billionaires and listen to the British public instead? 350.org/tax-their-bi...
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This will be good, organised by the Centre for Democratic Business and Stir To Action.
With @kirstymcneill.bsky.social, @petebrownbeer.bsky.social, @localtrust.org.uk, @theboyler.bsky.social and many others.
#SocialClubs
#DemocraticBusiness
www.democraticbusiness.org/events/stron...
With @kirstymcneill.bsky.social, @petebrownbeer.bsky.social, @localtrust.org.uk, @theboyler.bsky.social and many others.
#SocialClubs
#DemocraticBusiness
www.democraticbusiness.org/events/stron...
Stronger Local Places: Rebuilding the Social Club Movement
Join us on 11th September 2025 at The Mildmay Club in London for Stronger Local Places: Rebuilding the Social Club Movement, a one-day conference dedicated to revitalising the legacy and relevance of ...
www.democraticbusiness.org
July 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This will be good, organised by the Centre for Democratic Business and Stir To Action.
With @kirstymcneill.bsky.social, @petebrownbeer.bsky.social, @localtrust.org.uk, @theboyler.bsky.social and many others.
#SocialClubs
#DemocraticBusiness
www.democraticbusiness.org/events/stron...
With @kirstymcneill.bsky.social, @petebrownbeer.bsky.social, @localtrust.org.uk, @theboyler.bsky.social and many others.
#SocialClubs
#DemocraticBusiness
www.democraticbusiness.org/events/stron...
I've just signed the @weownit.org.uk petition to say NO to private finance deals for Neighbourhood Health Centres. Will you join me?
Tell Wes Streeting - put patients first, don't put our NHS at the mercy of new PFI deals
weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
Tell Wes Streeting - put patients first, don't put our NHS at the mercy of new PFI deals
weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
No new PFI in Neighbourhood Health Services | We Own It
Wes Streeting: do not use a “Public Private Partnership” to finance Neighbourhood Health Centres
weownit.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I've just signed the @weownit.org.uk petition to say NO to private finance deals for Neighbourhood Health Centres. Will you join me?
Tell Wes Streeting - put patients first, don't put our NHS at the mercy of new PFI deals
weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
Tell Wes Streeting - put patients first, don't put our NHS at the mercy of new PFI deals
weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
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Labour pledged to ban trail hunting in their 2024 manifesto.
Now, campaigners await action — calling for tougher laws & urgent timelines.
Now, campaigners await action — calling for tougher laws & urgent timelines.
Trail hunting – important tradition or cover for illegal hunting?
UK faces pivotal decision on trail hunting: campaigners call for urgent ban to protect wildlife, while others defend it as tradition
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June 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Labour pledged to ban trail hunting in their 2024 manifesto.
Now, campaigners await action — calling for tougher laws & urgent timelines.
Now, campaigners await action — calling for tougher laws & urgent timelines.
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Railways are moving into public ownership, but private companies are fighting tooth and nail for a share.
Join We Own it & a panel of rail experts live on Tuesday 24th June to hear more about how we can make sure Great British Railways is truly great.
Join We Own it & a panel of rail experts live on Tuesday 24th June to hear more about how we can make sure Great British Railways is truly great.
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Get involved with We Own It
weownit.org.uk
June 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Railways are moving into public ownership, but private companies are fighting tooth and nail for a share.
Join We Own it & a panel of rail experts live on Tuesday 24th June to hear more about how we can make sure Great British Railways is truly great.
Join We Own it & a panel of rail experts live on Tuesday 24th June to hear more about how we can make sure Great British Railways is truly great.
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A Huge Thank You 🙏💙🙏 To Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social for adding me to one of the latest starter packs - do check out all the others as well. I feel honoured to be included amongst all these excellent folk.
#Resisters
#StrongerTogether
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#Resisters
#StrongerTogether
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June 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A Huge Thank You 🙏💙🙏 To Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social for adding me to one of the latest starter packs - do check out all the others as well. I feel honoured to be included amongst all these excellent folk.
#Resisters
#StrongerTogether
go.bsky.app/JNkDcj1
#Resisters
#StrongerTogether
go.bsky.app/JNkDcj1
See the UK Society for Co-operative Studies website for information about this and other info for co-operators
www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...
www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...
Co-operatives: Linking practice and theory -Now available
www.ukscs.coop
June 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
See the UK Society for Co-operative Studies website for information about this and other info for co-operators
www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...
www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...
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Congratulations to today’s graduates of the Chris Herries scheme.
Our scheme is dedicated to pushing forward the great co-operative women of our movement. We wish our graduates the best of luck for the future. 🐝
Our scheme is dedicated to pushing forward the great co-operative women of our movement. We wish our graduates the best of luck for the future. 🐝
June 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations to today’s graduates of the Chris Herries scheme.
Our scheme is dedicated to pushing forward the great co-operative women of our movement. We wish our graduates the best of luck for the future. 🐝
Our scheme is dedicated to pushing forward the great co-operative women of our movement. We wish our graduates the best of luck for the future. 🐝