Tom Killick
@killicktom.bsky.social
Streatham, London. Support a free Palestine, public ownership, a fair voting system, taxing the rich, abolition of the monarchy. Love cats, foxes, ducks/geese/swans, cricket. Half Indian, half English. No DMs please.
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Yorkshire Water flouted director pay rules, secretly handed £660k bonus through offshore parent company.
Regulator OFWAT says that is OK, govt quiet.
Law is just a paper tiger. Abuses continue. Customers fleeced.
Let customers vote on exec pay.
archive.ph/9rYlp
Regulator OFWAT says that is OK, govt quiet.
Law is just a paper tiger. Abuses continue. Customers fleeced.
Let customers vote on exec pay.
archive.ph/9rYlp
Ofwat says off-shore payments to Yorkshire Water boss do not flout bonus ban
Campaigners have slammed Ofwat after the water regulator found that the undisclosed off-shore payment of £660,000 to Yorkshire Water boss Nicola Shaw did not flout the Government’s bonus ban rule.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Yorkshire Water flouted director pay rules, secretly handed £660k bonus through offshore parent company.
Regulator OFWAT says that is OK, govt quiet.
Law is just a paper tiger. Abuses continue. Customers fleeced.
Let customers vote on exec pay.
archive.ph/9rYlp
Regulator OFWAT says that is OK, govt quiet.
Law is just a paper tiger. Abuses continue. Customers fleeced.
Let customers vote on exec pay.
archive.ph/9rYlp
"Al Jazeera correspondents have confirmed Israeli forces are blowing up residential blocks in central Gaza as well. Satellite images and field footage show large swathes of neighbourhoods reduced to rubble." www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
Israeli drone strike kills two in Gaza as ceasefire violations mount
Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.
www.aljazeera.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"Al Jazeera correspondents have confirmed Israeli forces are blowing up residential blocks in central Gaza as well. Satellite images and field footage show large swathes of neighbourhoods reduced to rubble." www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
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🕐We've got 16 days to keep private finance out of our NHS, ahead of the Autumn budget.
🔮Our case is crystal clear: private finance will always be a rip-off for our NHS.
✍️Take 2 mins now to write to your MP - give them all the facts about NHS private finance by reading our briefing.
🔮Our case is crystal clear: private finance will always be a rip-off for our NHS.
✍️Take 2 mins now to write to your MP - give them all the facts about NHS private finance by reading our briefing.
Email your MP - give them the facts about new NHS private finance
Email your MP - give them the facts about new NHS private finance
weownit.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🕐We've got 16 days to keep private finance out of our NHS, ahead of the Autumn budget.
🔮Our case is crystal clear: private finance will always be a rip-off for our NHS.
✍️Take 2 mins now to write to your MP - give them all the facts about NHS private finance by reading our briefing.
🔮Our case is crystal clear: private finance will always be a rip-off for our NHS.
✍️Take 2 mins now to write to your MP - give them all the facts about NHS private finance by reading our briefing.
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England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year.
Country surrounded by water has water shortages.
2024: 1trn litre of lost to leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 4m hours.
No new reservoirs.
Investment neglected, £85bn paid in dividend.
Record high water bills.
People fleeced.
Country surrounded by water has water shortages.
2024: 1trn litre of lost to leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 4m hours.
No new reservoirs.
Investment neglected, £85bn paid in dividend.
Record high water bills.
People fleeced.
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year
Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year.
Country surrounded by water has water shortages.
2024: 1trn litre of lost to leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 4m hours.
No new reservoirs.
Investment neglected, £85bn paid in dividend.
Record high water bills.
People fleeced.
Country surrounded by water has water shortages.
2024: 1trn litre of lost to leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 4m hours.
No new reservoirs.
Investment neglected, £85bn paid in dividend.
Record high water bills.
People fleeced.
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👀 #NationalGrid annual profits ➡️ £2.29 billion
1/ This is yet another example of outrageous #profiteering by #energy companies. The National Grid should be publicly owned to reduce energy costs for the public and businesses alike. More ⤵️
1/ This is yet another example of outrageous #profiteering by #energy companies. The National Grid should be publicly owned to reduce energy costs for the public and businesses alike. More ⤵️
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
👀 #NationalGrid annual profits ➡️ £2.29 billion
1/ This is yet another example of outrageous #profiteering by #energy companies. The National Grid should be publicly owned to reduce energy costs for the public and businesses alike. More ⤵️
1/ This is yet another example of outrageous #profiteering by #energy companies. The National Grid should be publicly owned to reduce energy costs for the public and businesses alike. More ⤵️
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There are 4️⃣good reasons why passenger and fright trains should be in public ownership.
November 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
There are 4️⃣good reasons why passenger and fright trains should be in public ownership.
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💰💰💰PFI cost us £80bn for just £13bn of actual investment in our NHS
🤯 And now the government want to use MORE private finance ?!?
❌ We say no to the private finance rip off. We're handing in this petition to the Treasury on the 18th November. Make sure your name is on it.
🤯 And now the government want to use MORE private finance ?!?
❌ We say no to the private finance rip off. We're handing in this petition to the Treasury on the 18th November. Make sure your name is on it.
Petition: No new PFI in Neighbourhood Health Services
Wes Streeting: do not use a “Public Private Partnership” to finance Neighbourhood Health Centres
weownit.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
💰💰💰PFI cost us £80bn for just £13bn of actual investment in our NHS
🤯 And now the government want to use MORE private finance ?!?
❌ We say no to the private finance rip off. We're handing in this petition to the Treasury on the 18th November. Make sure your name is on it.
🤯 And now the government want to use MORE private finance ?!?
❌ We say no to the private finance rip off. We're handing in this petition to the Treasury on the 18th November. Make sure your name is on it.
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Great to speak at the @ethical-consumer.bsky.social conference this morning
Imagine if normal people owned more of the economy we depend on... 💰🍎💧🚄💻⚡️⚽️
Imagine if normal people owned more of the economy we depend on... 💰🍎💧🚄💻⚡️⚽️
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Great to speak at the @ethical-consumer.bsky.social conference this morning
Imagine if normal people owned more of the economy we depend on... 💰🍎💧🚄💻⚡️⚽️
Imagine if normal people owned more of the economy we depend on... 💰🍎💧🚄💻⚡️⚽️
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🚨Last chance to apply!
We're looking for two people to strengthen our team and be a voice for all the people across the country who want to see our public services in public hands.
Deadline for applications is Sunday, 9 November at midnight.
To apply, head on to our website: vist.ly/4dbje
We're looking for two people to strengthen our team and be a voice for all the people across the country who want to see our public services in public hands.
Deadline for applications is Sunday, 9 November at midnight.
To apply, head on to our website: vist.ly/4dbje
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🚨Last chance to apply!
We're looking for two people to strengthen our team and be a voice for all the people across the country who want to see our public services in public hands.
Deadline for applications is Sunday, 9 November at midnight.
To apply, head on to our website: vist.ly/4dbje
We're looking for two people to strengthen our team and be a voice for all the people across the country who want to see our public services in public hands.
Deadline for applications is Sunday, 9 November at midnight.
To apply, head on to our website: vist.ly/4dbje
".. a plan to divide Gaza’s territory in a way that fulfills goals Israel has been saying it wants to do .. to draw Palestinians to specific areas, depopulate Gaza’s main urban centers, and place the entire Strip under US control to pave the way for mega-investments." mondoweiss.net/2025/11/ther...
Israel is trying to divide Gaza in half along the ‘Yellow Line.’ What is it, and is it here to stay?
The “Yellow Line” splitting Gaza in two is meant to be temporary according to Trump’s “peace” plan. However, the fact that those terms were intentionally left vague suggests that the partition of Gaza...
mondoweiss.net
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
".. a plan to divide Gaza’s territory in a way that fulfills goals Israel has been saying it wants to do .. to draw Palestinians to specific areas, depopulate Gaza’s main urban centers, and place the entire Strip under US control to pave the way for mega-investments." mondoweiss.net/2025/11/ther...
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Great British Railways legislation out today! 🎉🚄
Here are 5 ways the government can use public ownership to bring down our extortionate rail fares 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/08/publ...
Here are 5 ways the government can use public ownership to bring down our extortionate rail fares 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/08/publ...
'Five ways to bring rail fares down with public ownership' - LabourList
This Labour government cannot afford to be unambitious about our railway and risk the flagship policy of public ownership.
labourlist.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Great British Railways legislation out today! 🎉🚄
Here are 5 ways the government can use public ownership to bring down our extortionate rail fares 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/08/publ...
Here are 5 ways the government can use public ownership to bring down our extortionate rail fares 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/08/publ...
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In yesterday's pre-budget speech Rachel Reeves said she was focused on "protecting the NHS".
Private funding has been disaster for the NHS. Trusts are paying back up to 27* over their original PFI deals.
The best way to protect it is to say NO to a new round of private finance arrangements.
Private funding has been disaster for the NHS. Trusts are paying back up to 27* over their original PFI deals.
The best way to protect it is to say NO to a new round of private finance arrangements.
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
In yesterday's pre-budget speech Rachel Reeves said she was focused on "protecting the NHS".
Private funding has been disaster for the NHS. Trusts are paying back up to 27* over their original PFI deals.
The best way to protect it is to say NO to a new round of private finance arrangements.
Private funding has been disaster for the NHS. Trusts are paying back up to 27* over their original PFI deals.
The best way to protect it is to say NO to a new round of private finance arrangements.
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Do have a hospital near you that was built or refurbished using PFI?
‼️we need your help‼️
As part our petition hand-in for the 'no new PFI in our NHS' campaign, we're looking for images of PFI hospitals that we can use to share just how destructive the legacy of PFI has been. 1/2
‼️we need your help‼️
As part our petition hand-in for the 'no new PFI in our NHS' campaign, we're looking for images of PFI hospitals that we can use to share just how destructive the legacy of PFI has been. 1/2
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Do have a hospital near you that was built or refurbished using PFI?
‼️we need your help‼️
As part our petition hand-in for the 'no new PFI in our NHS' campaign, we're looking for images of PFI hospitals that we can use to share just how destructive the legacy of PFI has been. 1/2
‼️we need your help‼️
As part our petition hand-in for the 'no new PFI in our NHS' campaign, we're looking for images of PFI hospitals that we can use to share just how destructive the legacy of PFI has been. 1/2
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The government’s new Railways Bill, tabled today in the House of Commons, sets Great British Railways up to fail and passengers to be disappointed.
👀Take a look at our response to the Bill.
👀Take a look at our response to the Bill.
3 ways the government's Railways Bill fails passengers
The Railways Bill is an opportunity to deliver a railway that works for passengers, not profit. The bill is currently failing to deliver that.
weownit.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The government’s new Railways Bill, tabled today in the House of Commons, sets Great British Railways up to fail and passengers to be disappointed.
👀Take a look at our response to the Bill.
👀Take a look at our response to the Bill.
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🚨Watch Dr Grace Brown explaining the ROSCO rip-off.
🤑Private rolling stock companies extracted at least £410 million in profits in 2023, and at least £360 million a year for the last decade.
The new Rail Bill means the ROSCO gravy train keeps rolling, extracting huge profits from passengers.
🤑Private rolling stock companies extracted at least £410 million in profits in 2023, and at least £360 million a year for the last decade.
The new Rail Bill means the ROSCO gravy train keeps rolling, extracting huge profits from passengers.
November 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🚨Watch Dr Grace Brown explaining the ROSCO rip-off.
🤑Private rolling stock companies extracted at least £410 million in profits in 2023, and at least £360 million a year for the last decade.
The new Rail Bill means the ROSCO gravy train keeps rolling, extracting huge profits from passengers.
🤑Private rolling stock companies extracted at least £410 million in profits in 2023, and at least £360 million a year for the last decade.
The new Rail Bill means the ROSCO gravy train keeps rolling, extracting huge profits from passengers.
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🚨 BREAKING: We’re in court TODAY challenging Ofwat!
Ofwat promised customers wouldn’t pay twice for infrastructure improvements, but its approach risks customers paying AGAIN for failures that should never have happened.
READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/river-a...
Ofwat promised customers wouldn’t pay twice for infrastructure improvements, but its approach risks customers paying AGAIN for failures that should never have happened.
READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/river-a...
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚨 BREAKING: We’re in court TODAY challenging Ofwat!
Ofwat promised customers wouldn’t pay twice for infrastructure improvements, but its approach risks customers paying AGAIN for failures that should never have happened.
READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/river-a...
Ofwat promised customers wouldn’t pay twice for infrastructure improvements, but its approach risks customers paying AGAIN for failures that should never have happened.
READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/river-a...
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Tagging @riveractionuk.bsky.social 🙂
Thank you @RiverAction for taking a stand against the privatised water scam.
Another nail in the coffin for privatised water - bring water into public ownership now, and end the profit drain in our water system. 2/2
Another nail in the coffin for privatised water - bring water into public ownership now, and end the profit drain in our water system. 2/2
Ofwat letting water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear
River Action bringing legal action against water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to invest
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tagging @riveractionuk.bsky.social 🙂
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“The public should not be made to pay twice for water companies’ past failures to invest in improvements to stop sewage pollution. But @riveractionuk.bsky.social is concerned that Ofwat’s approach means customers could be paying again." @weownit.org.uk www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ofwat letting water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear
River Action bringing legal action against water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to invest
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
“The public should not be made to pay twice for water companies’ past failures to invest in improvements to stop sewage pollution. But @riveractionuk.bsky.social is concerned that Ofwat’s approach means customers could be paying again." @weownit.org.uk www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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We're hiring!
We have 2 vacancies to join our team: Communications & Campaign Support / Operations Lead. These are both fast-paced roles in a small team with a big mission!
If you're interested, you have less than a week to apply before our deadline of midnight Sunday 9 November. vist.ly/4cp57
We have 2 vacancies to join our team: Communications & Campaign Support / Operations Lead. These are both fast-paced roles in a small team with a big mission!
If you're interested, you have less than a week to apply before our deadline of midnight Sunday 9 November. vist.ly/4cp57
November 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We're hiring!
We have 2 vacancies to join our team: Communications & Campaign Support / Operations Lead. These are both fast-paced roles in a small team with a big mission!
If you're interested, you have less than a week to apply before our deadline of midnight Sunday 9 November. vist.ly/4cp57
We have 2 vacancies to join our team: Communications & Campaign Support / Operations Lead. These are both fast-paced roles in a small team with a big mission!
If you're interested, you have less than a week to apply before our deadline of midnight Sunday 9 November. vist.ly/4cp57
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Outrageous: Minister misleads the public about Scottish Water to hide the failure of privatisation in England
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Outrageous: Minister misleads the public about Scottish Water to hide the failure of privatisation in England
I think our benefits system should treat us all with dignity and respect, not suspicion. I added my name to this open letter to Pat McFadden. Will you join me to send a clear message to government? Add your name to help #StopTheStigma and #FixTheSystem.
act.turn2us.org.uk/page/179964/...
act.turn2us.org.uk/page/179964/...
Add your name to help stop the stigma
I think our benefits system should treat us all with dignity and respect, not suspicion. I added my name to this open letter to Pat McFadden. Will you join me to send a clear message to government? Ad...
act.turn2us.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I think our benefits system should treat us all with dignity and respect, not suspicion. I added my name to this open letter to Pat McFadden. Will you join me to send a clear message to government? Add your name to help #StopTheStigma and #FixTheSystem.
act.turn2us.org.uk/page/179964/...
act.turn2us.org.uk/page/179964/...
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Disgraceful: government failing to defend 16 million "customers" with no choice but to use Thames Water
Special administration now
Squeeze private owners + lenders for £££
Say no to bill rises
Say no to sewage until 2040
Slash debt by 50%+
TAKE IT BACK
news.sky.com/story/bond-g...
Special administration now
Squeeze private owners + lenders for £££
Say no to bill rises
Say no to sewage until 2040
Slash debt by 50%+
TAKE IT BACK
news.sky.com/story/bond-g...
Bond giant Pimco sells bulk of Thames Water debt position
Pimco has offloaded hundreds of millions of pounds of the utility's debt to hedge funds in recent weeks amid signs that the company is inching towards a private sector rescue deal, Sky News learns.
news.sky.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Disgraceful: government failing to defend 16 million "customers" with no choice but to use Thames Water
Special administration now
Squeeze private owners + lenders for £££
Say no to bill rises
Say no to sewage until 2040
Slash debt by 50%+
TAKE IT BACK
news.sky.com/story/bond-g...
Special administration now
Squeeze private owners + lenders for £££
Say no to bill rises
Say no to sewage until 2040
Slash debt by 50%+
TAKE IT BACK
news.sky.com/story/bond-g...
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Open letter to Environment Minister Emma Reynolds
Steve Reed pledged in July to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030 💩
Thames Water’s creditors want to pollute *outside of LEGAL LIMITS until 2040* ⁉️
Say NO, take back Thames Water to defend households + our rivers 💧
weownit.org.uk/news/open-le...
Steve Reed pledged in July to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030 💩
Thames Water’s creditors want to pollute *outside of LEGAL LIMITS until 2040* ⁉️
Say NO, take back Thames Water to defend households + our rivers 💧
weownit.org.uk/news/open-le...
Open Letter to Emma Reynolds: Government and Ofwat must say no to 15 years of illegal pollution
Letter to Emma Reynolds outlining why government must say no to Thames Water's plans to pollute illegally for 15 years
weownit.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Open letter to Environment Minister Emma Reynolds
Steve Reed pledged in July to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030 💩
Thames Water’s creditors want to pollute *outside of LEGAL LIMITS until 2040* ⁉️
Say NO, take back Thames Water to defend households + our rivers 💧
weownit.org.uk/news/open-le...
Steve Reed pledged in July to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030 💩
Thames Water’s creditors want to pollute *outside of LEGAL LIMITS until 2040* ⁉️
Say NO, take back Thames Water to defend households + our rivers 💧
weownit.org.uk/news/open-le...
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Zack Polanski is spot on 🔥
Thames Water's own shareholders are saying the company is worthless - PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW
Thames Water's own shareholders are saying the company is worthless - PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW
“Privatisation was the experiment — and it’s failed. We have water companies pumping sewage into our rivers and charging us extra for the privilege.”
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
October 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Zack Polanski is spot on 🔥
Thames Water's own shareholders are saying the company is worthless - PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW
Thames Water's own shareholders are saying the company is worthless - PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW
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⚠️Thames Water needs urgent action – public needs to know what comes next.👇
An exclusive in today’s Daily Express, written by Dr Samir Seddougui - River Action’s Campaigns Analyst.
👉READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/project...
#EndSewagePollution #RescueBritainsRivers
An exclusive in today’s Daily Express, written by Dr Samir Seddougui - River Action’s Campaigns Analyst.
👉READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/project...
#EndSewagePollution #RescueBritainsRivers
October 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
⚠️Thames Water needs urgent action – public needs to know what comes next.👇
An exclusive in today’s Daily Express, written by Dr Samir Seddougui - River Action’s Campaigns Analyst.
👉READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/project...
#EndSewagePollution #RescueBritainsRivers
An exclusive in today’s Daily Express, written by Dr Samir Seddougui - River Action’s Campaigns Analyst.
👉READ MORE: riveractionuk.com/news/project...
#EndSewagePollution #RescueBritainsRivers