Nellie
@idasadida.bsky.social
Northern lass, settled in Sheffield. Socialist. Humanist. Psychotherapist.
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Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure, says The Telegraph.
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
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www.telegraph.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure, says The Telegraph.
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Look at how much profit the energy companies are being allowed to make!
November 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Look at how much profit the energy companies are being allowed to make!
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If we don't rapidly phase out fossil fuels, we can say goodbye to coral reefs, the Greenland and Antarctic icesheets, and permafrost. The results will not be pretty.
3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.
www.npr.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
If we don't rapidly phase out fossil fuels, we can say goodbye to coral reefs, the Greenland and Antarctic icesheets, and permafrost. The results will not be pretty.
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests.
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests.
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Nigel Farage, who has so far registered a total of £280,500 for four hours a month as a "brand ambassador" for a company selling gold bars, thinks a £10 an hour minimum wage for young people is too high bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
bylinetimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Nigel Farage, who has so far registered a total of £280,500 for four hours a month as a "brand ambassador" for a company selling gold bars, thinks a £10 an hour minimum wage for young people is too high bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
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While we're on the panto theme, here's my latest for @theleaduk.bsky.social on another "oh no, they're not!" moment.
Millionaires aren't fleeing London or the UK. Get that mansion tax in... but don't stop there!
national.thelead.uk/p/millionair...
Millionaires aren't fleeing London or the UK. Get that mansion tax in... but don't stop there!
national.thelead.uk/p/millionair...
Millionaires 'leaving the UK' is a false narrative - it's time to introduce a wealth tax
The exodus of the rich, already purported to be in action, hasn’t occurred. Plus: Zoë Grünewald on Lucy Powell as Labour's beacon of hope.
national.thelead.uk
October 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
While we're on the panto theme, here's my latest for @theleaduk.bsky.social on another "oh no, they're not!" moment.
Millionaires aren't fleeing London or the UK. Get that mansion tax in... but don't stop there!
national.thelead.uk/p/millionair...
Millionaires aren't fleeing London or the UK. Get that mansion tax in... but don't stop there!
national.thelead.uk/p/millionair...
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Tesco could pay every worker an extra £10,000 and still make a profit.
British Gas could pay every worker an extra £35,000 and still make a profit.
Shell could pay every worker an extra £300,000 and still make a profit.
It is the billionaires who are ripping you off.
British Gas could pay every worker an extra £35,000 and still make a profit.
Shell could pay every worker an extra £300,000 and still make a profit.
It is the billionaires who are ripping you off.
October 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Tesco could pay every worker an extra £10,000 and still make a profit.
British Gas could pay every worker an extra £35,000 and still make a profit.
Shell could pay every worker an extra £300,000 and still make a profit.
It is the billionaires who are ripping you off.
British Gas could pay every worker an extra £35,000 and still make a profit.
Shell could pay every worker an extra £300,000 and still make a profit.
It is the billionaires who are ripping you off.
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In 2024, UK’s big four banks HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, & National Westminster made £45.9bn profit.
Since 2021/22 profit margins up by 21%.
2022 -2024: Big four banks paid £124bn in dividends, £32bn in share buybacks.
They oppose possible tax increase, publish misleading tax numbers.
Tax them.
Since 2021/22 profit margins up by 21%.
2022 -2024: Big four banks paid £124bn in dividends, £32bn in share buybacks.
They oppose possible tax increase, publish misleading tax numbers.
Tax them.
Why the banking industry is not a paragon of free markets, efficiency, or honesty
Despite making record profits and paying record returns to shareholders it resents paying taxes.
leftfootforward.org
October 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In 2024, UK’s big four banks HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, & National Westminster made £45.9bn profit.
Since 2021/22 profit margins up by 21%.
2022 -2024: Big four banks paid £124bn in dividends, £32bn in share buybacks.
They oppose possible tax increase, publish misleading tax numbers.
Tax them.
Since 2021/22 profit margins up by 21%.
2022 -2024: Big four banks paid £124bn in dividends, £32bn in share buybacks.
They oppose possible tax increase, publish misleading tax numbers.
Tax them.
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Over the past 5 years the wealth held by the top 0.1% has nearly doubled from $12 trillion to over $23 trillion.
October 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Over the past 5 years the wealth held by the top 0.1% has nearly doubled from $12 trillion to over $23 trillion.
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Rising heat killing one person a minute worldwide, major climate report reveals
- The biggest analysis yet finds millions are dying each year due to the failure to tackle global heating
@lancetcountdown.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- The biggest analysis yet finds millions are dying each year due to the failure to tackle global heating
@lancetcountdown.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals
Biggest analysis of its kind finds millions are dying each year because of failure to tackle climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Rising heat killing one person a minute worldwide, major climate report reveals
- The biggest analysis yet finds millions are dying each year due to the failure to tackle global heating
@lancetcountdown.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- The biggest analysis yet finds millions are dying each year due to the failure to tackle global heating
@lancetcountdown.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Zack Polanski consistently knocks it out of the park. Level-headed, concise, considered and diplomatic while also being fiercely unwavering in his values. This is what a leader looks like #newsnight
October 23, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Zack Polanski consistently knocks it out of the park. Level-headed, concise, considered and diplomatic while also being fiercely unwavering in his values. This is what a leader looks like #newsnight
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21 October
Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says ⬇ ⬇ ⬇
12 September
UN urges UK government to scrap welfare cuts over human rights concerns
www.srpoverty.org/2025/09/12/t...
11 July
Extreme poverty and human rights
docs.un.org/en/A/80/138
#r4today
Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says ⬇ ⬇ ⬇
12 September
UN urges UK government to scrap welfare cuts over human rights concerns
www.srpoverty.org/2025/09/12/t...
11 July
Extreme poverty and human rights
docs.un.org/en/A/80/138
#r4today
Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says
Exclusive: Poverty rapporteur says governments must rethink welfare state as essential to fabric of society
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
21 October
Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says ⬇ ⬇ ⬇
12 September
UN urges UK government to scrap welfare cuts over human rights concerns
www.srpoverty.org/2025/09/12/t...
11 July
Extreme poverty and human rights
docs.un.org/en/A/80/138
#r4today
Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says ⬇ ⬇ ⬇
12 September
UN urges UK government to scrap welfare cuts over human rights concerns
www.srpoverty.org/2025/09/12/t...
11 July
Extreme poverty and human rights
docs.un.org/en/A/80/138
#r4today
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Nigel Farage wants to get rid of the NHS and replace it with US Insurance which would be 4x more expensive and worse in every way.
Except for the £600bn a year profit for him and his mates.
Except for the £600bn a year profit for him and his mates.
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Nigel Farage wants to get rid of the NHS and replace it with US Insurance which would be 4x more expensive and worse in every way.
Except for the £600bn a year profit for him and his mates.
Except for the £600bn a year profit for him and his mates.
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I believe Polanski said recently he wanted to remain in NATO initially but recognises the US as a bad faith actor and wants it to be more European oriented. Sounds sensible to me.
October 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I believe Polanski said recently he wanted to remain in NATO initially but recognises the US as a bad faith actor and wants it to be more European oriented. Sounds sensible to me.
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Zack is on the right track. Richard Murphy, in his taxing wealth report, lists numerous ways to tax the income from wealth and to rationalise tax concessions before touching asset wealth. Neoliberalism is a scam.
October 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Zack is on the right track. Richard Murphy, in his taxing wealth report, lists numerous ways to tax the income from wealth and to rationalise tax concessions before touching asset wealth. Neoliberalism is a scam.
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Amazing story in The Times. Reform UK failed to pay VAT to HMRC on its sales (tickets, merchandise). About £400k in all.
Not tax avoidance. Not tax evasion. They just didn't realise when you sell stuff you have to charge VAT.
Not tax avoidance. Not tax evasion. They just didn't realise when you sell stuff you have to charge VAT.
October 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Amazing story in The Times. Reform UK failed to pay VAT to HMRC on its sales (tickets, merchandise). About £400k in all.
Not tax avoidance. Not tax evasion. They just didn't realise when you sell stuff you have to charge VAT.
Not tax avoidance. Not tax evasion. They just didn't realise when you sell stuff you have to charge VAT.
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“Brexit was hugely divisive both politically and socially”
BBC Verify examines its impact including
4% reduction of UK economy and large increases in migration..
And the people who said that #Brexit would help UK prosper and fix our borders are still lying to you
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC Verify examines its impact including
4% reduction of UK economy and large increases in migration..
And the people who said that #Brexit would help UK prosper and fix our borders are still lying to you
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
“Brexit was hugely divisive both politically and socially”
BBC Verify examines its impact including
4% reduction of UK economy and large increases in migration..
And the people who said that #Brexit would help UK prosper and fix our borders are still lying to you
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC Verify examines its impact including
4% reduction of UK economy and large increases in migration..
And the people who said that #Brexit would help UK prosper and fix our borders are still lying to you
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. We’ve been expecting you…
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. We’ve been expecting you…
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The two Israelis killed today were killed when their bulldozer hit an unexploded bomb, which had been dropped by Israel.
The only side that killed, 44 people today, was Israel.
Please RT to get the message out, over all of the lies.
The only side that killed, 44 people today, was Israel.
Please RT to get the message out, over all of the lies.
October 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The two Israelis killed today were killed when their bulldozer hit an unexploded bomb, which had been dropped by Israel.
The only side that killed, 44 people today, was Israel.
Please RT to get the message out, over all of the lies.
The only side that killed, 44 people today, was Israel.
Please RT to get the message out, over all of the lies.
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15,000 scientists warn of socio-economic collapse. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? #TimeToStepUp #NEB
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? #TimeToStepUp #NEB
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
October 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
15,000 scientists warn of socio-economic collapse. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? #TimeToStepUp #NEB
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? #TimeToStepUp #NEB
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Dear Labour @labourlist.bsky.social
( Although you don’t listen to anyone except multi millionaires )
We know ppl need houses - but do up old buildings, build on brownfield sites - not these treasured spaces,
You will never be forgiven if you do.
Dear Labour @labourlist.bsky.social
( Although you don’t listen to anyone except multi millionaires )
We know ppl need houses - but do up old buildings, build on brownfield sites - not these treasured spaces,
You will never be forgiven if you do.
Developers encroach on 2,000-year-old Devon wetland citing ‘blockages’ to Labour’s housing plans
According to planning conditions, Wolborough Fen in Newton Abbot must be protected as groundworks are prepared for 1,200 homes
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Dear Labour @labourlist.bsky.social
( Although you don’t listen to anyone except multi millionaires )
We know ppl need houses - but do up old buildings, build on brownfield sites - not these treasured spaces,
You will never be forgiven if you do.
Dear Labour @labourlist.bsky.social
( Although you don’t listen to anyone except multi millionaires )
We know ppl need houses - but do up old buildings, build on brownfield sites - not these treasured spaces,
You will never be forgiven if you do.
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Putin wants Farage to win to divide Europe, says Lammy
The deputy prime minister has given a hard-hitting speech warning of the threat posed by ‘international populist right network’ in the UK, Europe and around the world
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The deputy prime minister has given a hard-hitting speech warning of the threat posed by ‘international populist right network’ in the UK, Europe and around the world
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Putin wants Farage to win to divide Europe, says Lammy
The deputy prime minister has given a hard-hitting speech warning of the threat posed by ‘international populist right network’ in the UK, Europe and around the world
www.independent.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Putin wants Farage to win to divide Europe, says Lammy
The deputy prime minister has given a hard-hitting speech warning of the threat posed by ‘international populist right network’ in the UK, Europe and around the world
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The deputy prime minister has given a hard-hitting speech warning of the threat posed by ‘international populist right network’ in the UK, Europe and around the world
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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SPOILER ALERT: The number one reason for voting Brexit was to "control our borders".
"Asked if there were any examples where Brexit has helped the UK 'control our borders', both the Border Security Commander Martin Hewitt and the Director General of the National Crime Agency Rob Jones were stumped.”
"Asked if there were any examples where Brexit has helped the UK 'control our borders', both the Border Security Commander Martin Hewitt and the Director General of the National Crime Agency Rob Jones were stumped.”
Borders chief can’t name a way Brexit has helped UK control its borders
The new border security commander, Martin Hewitt, said he did ‘not immediately’ have an answer
www.independent.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
SPOILER ALERT: The number one reason for voting Brexit was to "control our borders".
"Asked if there were any examples where Brexit has helped the UK 'control our borders', both the Border Security Commander Martin Hewitt and the Director General of the National Crime Agency Rob Jones were stumped.”
"Asked if there were any examples where Brexit has helped the UK 'control our borders', both the Border Security Commander Martin Hewitt and the Director General of the National Crime Agency Rob Jones were stumped.”
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Victoria Derbyshire, "You want to spend a lot of public services and welfare, is the wealth tax a panacea?
Zack Polanski, "I don't present it as a panacea. It's not close to a panacea, it's just the start of the things we need to do"
"We need to bring Capital Gains Tax in line with Income Tax"
Zack Polanski, "I don't present it as a panacea. It's not close to a panacea, it's just the start of the things we need to do"
"We need to bring Capital Gains Tax in line with Income Tax"
October 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Victoria Derbyshire, "You want to spend a lot of public services and welfare, is the wealth tax a panacea?
Zack Polanski, "I don't present it as a panacea. It's not close to a panacea, it's just the start of the things we need to do"
"We need to bring Capital Gains Tax in line with Income Tax"
Zack Polanski, "I don't present it as a panacea. It's not close to a panacea, it's just the start of the things we need to do"
"We need to bring Capital Gains Tax in line with Income Tax"