Linda Hughes
@hugheslinda.bsky.social
Northerner, music loving trade unionist and Boro fan.
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Yet another lie from Farage! They just keep coming
He claims they are a new Party when in fact they are the same party with a name change. This is confirmed by COMPANIES HOUSE
THE BREXIT PARTY LIMITED became REFORM UK PARTY LIMITED on May 18th 2021
You wonder when electors will realise #FarageLies
He claims they are a new Party when in fact they are the same party with a name change. This is confirmed by COMPANIES HOUSE
THE BREXIT PARTY LIMITED became REFORM UK PARTY LIMITED on May 18th 2021
You wonder when electors will realise #FarageLies
May 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Yet another lie from Farage! They just keep coming
He claims they are a new Party when in fact they are the same party with a name change. This is confirmed by COMPANIES HOUSE
THE BREXIT PARTY LIMITED became REFORM UK PARTY LIMITED on May 18th 2021
You wonder when electors will realise #FarageLies
He claims they are a new Party when in fact they are the same party with a name change. This is confirmed by COMPANIES HOUSE
THE BREXIT PARTY LIMITED became REFORM UK PARTY LIMITED on May 18th 2021
You wonder when electors will realise #FarageLies
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We're deeply concerned about DOGE's announcement regarding the elimination of the program funding for the Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs. aflcio.org/press/releas...
March 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
We're deeply concerned about DOGE's announcement regarding the elimination of the program funding for the Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs. aflcio.org/press/releas...
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This flew under the radar, but Trump revoked a minimum wage hike for companies that contract with the government.
An estimated 390,000 workers will now see significant pay cuts.
It's not surprising that Trump's populism is fake, but it's hardly ever been more clear.
An estimated 390,000 workers will now see significant pay cuts.
It's not surprising that Trump's populism is fake, but it's hardly ever been more clear.
March 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This flew under the radar, but Trump revoked a minimum wage hike for companies that contract with the government.
An estimated 390,000 workers will now see significant pay cuts.
It's not surprising that Trump's populism is fake, but it's hardly ever been more clear.
An estimated 390,000 workers will now see significant pay cuts.
It's not surprising that Trump's populism is fake, but it's hardly ever been more clear.
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PCS has vowed to campaign with allies to oppose the cruel welfare cuts announced by work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall today, a blatant attack on the most vulnerable in our society.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
March 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
PCS has vowed to campaign with allies to oppose the cruel welfare cuts announced by work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall today, a blatant attack on the most vulnerable in our society.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
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We can do it.
The tax breaks to the ultra-rich must end.
Everyone must pay their fair share.
#TaxMix2050 #TaxTheSuperRich
The tax breaks to the ultra-rich must end.
Everyone must pay their fair share.
#TaxMix2050 #TaxTheSuperRich
March 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We can do it.
The tax breaks to the ultra-rich must end.
Everyone must pay their fair share.
#TaxMix2050 #TaxTheSuperRich
The tax breaks to the ultra-rich must end.
Everyone must pay their fair share.
#TaxMix2050 #TaxTheSuperRich
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Trump repeats the blatant lie today that Russia has a Ukrainian army surrounded in Kursk, but claims he is going to save them when he talks to Putin tomorrow. Trump will be the hero of Putin’s made-up story.
March 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Trump repeats the blatant lie today that Russia has a Ukrainian army surrounded in Kursk, but claims he is going to save them when he talks to Putin tomorrow. Trump will be the hero of Putin’s made-up story.
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Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
February 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
This is UNBELIEVABLE. Keir Starmer has just handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and I was so outraged when I he...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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A senior US government official has called for “lower quality humans” to be sterilised en masse.
It’s disgusting & terrifying. And America has been here before.
It’s disgusting & terrifying. And America has been here before.
The US is talking about mass sterilisation – again
A senior US government official has called for “lower quality humans” to be sterilised en masse – his country has been here before
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February 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
A senior US government official has called for “lower quality humans” to be sterilised en masse.
It’s disgusting & terrifying. And America has been here before.
It’s disgusting & terrifying. And America has been here before.
I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
Sign the Petition
Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News
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February 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
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Word of the Day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet individual whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
February 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Word of the Day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet individual whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
Where is the opposition to this from our so called elected governments? UK is deafeningly silent. #Gaza
#Breaking: Trump says no right of return for Palestinians in Gaza under his plan for U.S. ‘ownership’
Trump says no right of return for Palestinians in Gaza under his plan for US ‘ownership’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for U.S. “ownership” of the war-torn territory, contradicting other officials
www.thestar.com
February 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Where is the opposition to this from our so called elected governments? UK is deafeningly silent. #Gaza
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Ooo this is a good one ☺️
February 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Ooo this is a good one ☺️
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From the players, to the lighting crew, the Super Bowl is union made! aflcio.org/superbowl
Union-Made in America Super Bowl | AFL-CIO
Check out this handy list to make sure your Super Bowl party products carry the union label.
aflcio.org
February 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
From the players, to the lighting crew, the Super Bowl is union made! aflcio.org/superbowl
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Today I joined 3 Counties radio where they asked - is immigration the number one issue that politicians should be talking about?
I said no.
We need to talk about the catastrophic impacts of a stagnant, ageing population WITHOUT immigration
I said no.
We need to talk about the catastrophic impacts of a stagnant, ageing population WITHOUT immigration
February 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Today I joined 3 Counties radio where they asked - is immigration the number one issue that politicians should be talking about?
I said no.
We need to talk about the catastrophic impacts of a stagnant, ageing population WITHOUT immigration
I said no.
We need to talk about the catastrophic impacts of a stagnant, ageing population WITHOUT immigration
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Imagine you were the richest man in the world. You could have anything you wanted, go anywhere you wished, do whatever took you fancy. How would you spend your weekend? Depriving the poorest people in the world of food and healthcare and boasting about it?
February 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Imagine you were the richest man in the world. You could have anything you wanted, go anywhere you wished, do whatever took you fancy. How would you spend your weekend? Depriving the poorest people in the world of food and healthcare and boasting about it?
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Cardiff University recently announced proposals to close its School of Music
Wales should have a thriving music ecosystem, and higher education is a vital part of that network
The University must explore all alternatives to its current proposals
Wales should have a thriving music ecosystem, and higher education is a vital part of that network
The University must explore all alternatives to its current proposals
February 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Cardiff University recently announced proposals to close its School of Music
Wales should have a thriving music ecosystem, and higher education is a vital part of that network
The University must explore all alternatives to its current proposals
Wales should have a thriving music ecosystem, and higher education is a vital part of that network
The University must explore all alternatives to its current proposals
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BILLIONAIRES OUT, WORKERS IN!
We’re out at the Department of Labor showing Elon Musk’s DOGE that the labor movement will stand up to any attack on our workplace rights.
We’re out at the Department of Labor showing Elon Musk’s DOGE that the labor movement will stand up to any attack on our workplace rights.
February 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
BILLIONAIRES OUT, WORKERS IN!
We’re out at the Department of Labor showing Elon Musk’s DOGE that the labor movement will stand up to any attack on our workplace rights.
We’re out at the Department of Labor showing Elon Musk’s DOGE that the labor movement will stand up to any attack on our workplace rights.
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This is a story which could have been prevented with a community right to buy.
With a longer moratorium on the sale of assets, and communities given first refusal on these buildings when they come up for sale - the Central YMCA would have been able to protect the space for its members.
With a longer moratorium on the sale of assets, and communities given first refusal on these buildings when they come up for sale - the Central YMCA would have been able to protect the space for its members.
"The loss of our community spaces is undermining the bonds that tie us together and eroding the fabric of our communities.
This week, I spoke to a group of passionate campaigners in central London who are fighting to save one such space - the world’s first YMCA."
wcwd.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
This week, I spoke to a group of passionate campaigners in central London who are fighting to save one such space - the world’s first YMCA."
wcwd.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
February 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This is a story which could have been prevented with a community right to buy.
With a longer moratorium on the sale of assets, and communities given first refusal on these buildings when they come up for sale - the Central YMCA would have been able to protect the space for its members.
With a longer moratorium on the sale of assets, and communities given first refusal on these buildings when they come up for sale - the Central YMCA would have been able to protect the space for its members.
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#Alt-Text I have news for you - we aren't taking over Gaza. But the media and the chattering class will focus on it for a few days and Trump will have succeeded in distracting everyone from the real story - the billionaires seizing government to steal from regular people.
February 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
#Alt-Text I have news for you - we aren't taking over Gaza. But the media and the chattering class will focus on it for a few days and Trump will have succeeded in distracting everyone from the real story - the billionaires seizing government to steal from regular people.
I don’t agree with the political stance of these papers but the decline in journalism is a real concern. Local newspaper picking up their stories from social media, no fact checking. #journalism
Hundreds of jobs to be cut at the Mail and Telegraph, "reductive" page view targets at the Mirror, and AI-driven content at Reach titles (Star, Express, Sunday People) with no editing or legal oversight…
Is journalism on its last legs? Find out in Street of Shame in the new Private Eye, out now.
Is journalism on its last legs? Find out in Street of Shame in the new Private Eye, out now.
February 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I don’t agree with the political stance of these papers but the decline in journalism is a real concern. Local newspaper picking up their stories from social media, no fact checking. #journalism
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Hundreds of jobs to be cut at the Mail and Telegraph, "reductive" page view targets at the Mirror, and AI-driven content at Reach titles (Star, Express, Sunday People) with no editing or legal oversight…
Is journalism on its last legs? Find out in Street of Shame in the new Private Eye, out now.
Is journalism on its last legs? Find out in Street of Shame in the new Private Eye, out now.
February 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Hundreds of jobs to be cut at the Mail and Telegraph, "reductive" page view targets at the Mirror, and AI-driven content at Reach titles (Star, Express, Sunday People) with no editing or legal oversight…
Is journalism on its last legs? Find out in Street of Shame in the new Private Eye, out now.
Is journalism on its last legs? Find out in Street of Shame in the new Private Eye, out now.
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Unaccountable billionaires are trying to fire the federal workforce and gut essential programs that working people rely on every day.
@deptofworkers.bsky.social is here to fight back and hold Elon Musk accountable for his anti-worker, anti-union actions. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
@deptofworkers.bsky.social is here to fight back and hold Elon Musk accountable for his anti-worker, anti-union actions. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
A.F.L.-C.I.O. Pushes Back on Elon Musk’s Campaign Against Federal Workers
The campaign by the nation’s largest federation of unions is called the Department of People Who Work for a Living, a play on Mr. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Unaccountable billionaires are trying to fire the federal workforce and gut essential programs that working people rely on every day.
@deptofworkers.bsky.social is here to fight back and hold Elon Musk accountable for his anti-worker, anti-union actions. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
@deptofworkers.bsky.social is here to fight back and hold Elon Musk accountable for his anti-worker, anti-union actions. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
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Looks like the MAGA have made the same mistake as Brexit voters in the UK and voted to put tariffs on themsleves in the foolish assumption that it makes them look strong. Have a read of this insightful analysis of why Trump's attempt to bully America's neighbours will backfire badly
February 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Looks like the MAGA have made the same mistake as Brexit voters in the UK and voted to put tariffs on themsleves in the foolish assumption that it makes them look strong. Have a read of this insightful analysis of why Trump's attempt to bully America's neighbours will backfire badly
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We need a programme of civil service insourcing.
We need rights for contractor staff with union recognition while services remain outsourced.
And we need parity for private sector workers with civil servants in pay and terms, as set out by @pcsunion.bsky.social.
#insourcing
We need rights for contractor staff with union recognition while services remain outsourced.
And we need parity for private sector workers with civil servants in pay and terms, as set out by @pcsunion.bsky.social.
#insourcing
January 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We need a programme of civil service insourcing.
We need rights for contractor staff with union recognition while services remain outsourced.
And we need parity for private sector workers with civil servants in pay and terms, as set out by @pcsunion.bsky.social.
#insourcing
We need rights for contractor staff with union recognition while services remain outsourced.
And we need parity for private sector workers with civil servants in pay and terms, as set out by @pcsunion.bsky.social.
#insourcing