Lesley Ritchie
@larlesley.bsky.social
HR Professional, Dog lover, MCFC fan and definitely pro EU, just joined the Green Party
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 15, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/th...
The time for change is now: end fox hunting
Hunting was supposed to be banned over 20 years ago, but the hunts have carried on chasing and killing wild animals with dogs like the law never changed. This government was elected on a promise to fi...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 6:42 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/th...
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...
actionnetwork.org
February 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
This morning I posted our petition to get Palantir out of our NHS and our public services.
Over 40,000 people have now signed it - thank you.
Please do keep sharing!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Over 40,000 people have now signed it - thank you.
Please do keep sharing!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 8:35 PM
This morning I posted our petition to get Palantir out of our NHS and our public services.
Over 40,000 people have now signed it - thank you.
Please do keep sharing!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Over 40,000 people have now signed it - thank you.
Please do keep sharing!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
The Elections Bill is really very thin on political finance.
Some loopholes closed, some warm words, but still unlimited political donations.
That's why we're working with @38degrees.bsky.social to call for a cap on donations
Please sign and share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Some loopholes closed, some warm words, but still unlimited political donations.
That's why we're working with @38degrees.bsky.social to call for a cap on donations
Please sign and share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The Elections Bill is really very thin on political finance.
Some loopholes closed, some warm words, but still unlimited political donations.
That's why we're working with @38degrees.bsky.social to call for a cap on donations
Please sign and share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Some loopholes closed, some warm words, but still unlimited political donations.
That's why we're working with @38degrees.bsky.social to call for a cap on donations
Please sign and share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...
actionnetwork.org
February 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
I get why Matt posts this nonsense every day, outrage pays.
None of this is on the current government.
Open borders? Brexit.
Soft-on-crime chaos? Tories.
Highest taxes since the 1940s? Tories.
Shafted pensioners? Tories.
Farmers driven to despair? Brexit.
Hotels for migrants? Brexit + Tory failure.
None of this is on the current government.
Open borders? Brexit.
Soft-on-crime chaos? Tories.
Highest taxes since the 1940s? Tories.
Shafted pensioners? Tories.
Farmers driven to despair? Brexit.
Hotels for migrants? Brexit + Tory failure.
February 12, 2026 at 8:26 AM
I get why Matt posts this nonsense every day, outrage pays.
None of this is on the current government.
Open borders? Brexit.
Soft-on-crime chaos? Tories.
Highest taxes since the 1940s? Tories.
Shafted pensioners? Tories.
Farmers driven to despair? Brexit.
Hotels for migrants? Brexit + Tory failure.
None of this is on the current government.
Open borders? Brexit.
Soft-on-crime chaos? Tories.
Highest taxes since the 1940s? Tories.
Shafted pensioners? Tories.
Farmers driven to despair? Brexit.
Hotels for migrants? Brexit + Tory failure.
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
www.foxglove.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
Local councils should match how we vote. They do Scotland, N. Ireland and Wales, councils can choose a fairer system.
England is being left behind. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call for everyone’s vote to make a difference.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/2401/pe...
England is being left behind. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call for everyone’s vote to make a difference.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/2401/pe...
ADD YOUR NAME: We need a fairer local voting system for all elections in England
In England the electoral system means we often get councils that do not represent what people voted for. Wales has made progress, but England is being left behind.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Local councils should match how we vote. They do Scotland, N. Ireland and Wales, councils can choose a fairer system.
England is being left behind. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call for everyone’s vote to make a difference.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/2401/pe...
England is being left behind. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call for everyone’s vote to make a difference.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/2401/pe...
I've added my name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to make the last election, the last election that excludes 16 and 17 year olds. Add your name here:
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3681/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3681/pe...
Add your name: Extend the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds
It only takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
I've added my name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to make the last election, the last election that excludes 16 and 17 year olds. Add your name here:
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3681/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3681/pe...
Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...
It’s outrageous that the majority of our lawmakers are unelected. Sign now to demand power be placed rightfully in the hands of the people
It takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system
It only takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
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Time for Parliament to act on MP’s second jobs. All MPs should make representing their constituents their absolute priority. Please, sign.
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-seco...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-seco...
Ban second jobs for MPs
🚨 MPs should work for us – not for a second paycheck. Some are earning tens of thousands from other work while neglecting their real job: representing their constituents. Sign the petition to ban seco...
act.38degrees.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Time for Parliament to act on MP’s second jobs. All MPs should make representing their constituents their absolute priority. Please, sign.
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-seco...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-seco...
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Palantir now holds over £670 million in UK government contracts.
We urgently need a Parliamentary debate on Palantir's role. Sign here 👇
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
We urgently need a Parliamentary debate on Palantir's role. Sign here 👇
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
February 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Palantir now holds over £670 million in UK government contracts.
We urgently need a Parliamentary debate on Palantir's role. Sign here 👇
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
We urgently need a Parliamentary debate on Palantir's role. Sign here 👇
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
Here's Hannah Spencer explaining why the far-right's scapegoating of foreigners is just another of Nigel Farage's many dead ends.
February 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Here's Hannah Spencer explaining why the far-right's scapegoating of foreigners is just another of Nigel Farage's many dead ends.
Imagine living next to 25,000 tonnes of rotting, rat-infested rubbish. The land is owned by the King. It’s tearing families apart, making kids sick. We’re calling on the King to take responsibility & clear this toxic mess once and for all. Will you add your name? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ki...
King Charles: Clean up the illegal dump in Wigan!
Imagine living next to 25,000 tonnes of rotting, rat-infested rubbish. This is the reality for families in Bickershaw right now—and the land is owned by the King. 🏰💔 It’s tearing families apart and ma...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 1, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Imagine living next to 25,000 tonnes of rotting, rat-infested rubbish. The land is owned by the King. It’s tearing families apart, making kids sick. We’re calling on the King to take responsibility & clear this toxic mess once and for all. Will you add your name? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ki...
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
This is the video to share and show anyone who thinks brexit hasn’t been done ‘properly’ yet and going further would be good for this country.
Join the @labour4europe.bsky.social and let’s take back control.
Click their account to do so.
Join the @labour4europe.bsky.social and let’s take back control.
Click their account to do so.
January 31, 2026 at 10:50 PM
This is the video to share and show anyone who thinks brexit hasn’t been done ‘properly’ yet and going further would be good for this country.
Join the @labour4europe.bsky.social and let’s take back control.
Click their account to do so.
Join the @labour4europe.bsky.social and let’s take back control.
Click their account to do so.
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
Here's another video from Hannah Spencer explaining why Zack Polanski's and other people's wonky teeth are patriotic!
😅👍🦷
😅👍🦷
January 31, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Here's another video from Hannah Spencer explaining why Zack Polanski's and other people's wonky teeth are patriotic!
😅👍🦷
😅👍🦷
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
The Express… and Farage… want Brexit to be even worse than this…
Even more cost. More losses. More red tape. More queues. More businesses failing. Less tax revenue. Less investment. Less protection. Fewer rights. Less security.
But more white.
Their racism ruins us.
bsky.app/profile/euro...
Even more cost. More losses. More red tape. More queues. More businesses failing. Less tax revenue. Less investment. Less protection. Fewer rights. Less security.
But more white.
Their racism ruins us.
bsky.app/profile/euro...
Where's the £350 million a year Brexiters claimed we'd gain...?
January 31, 2026 at 9:12 AM
The Express… and Farage… want Brexit to be even worse than this…
Even more cost. More losses. More red tape. More queues. More businesses failing. Less tax revenue. Less investment. Less protection. Fewer rights. Less security.
But more white.
Their racism ruins us.
bsky.app/profile/euro...
Even more cost. More losses. More red tape. More queues. More businesses failing. Less tax revenue. Less investment. Less protection. Fewer rights. Less security.
But more white.
Their racism ruins us.
bsky.app/profile/euro...
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
🎧 listen this is heartbreaking 💔
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
January 30, 2026 at 9:53 PM
🎧 listen this is heartbreaking 💔
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
The more I watch this from Hannah Spencer, two things happen:
1. The more I like it and her.
2. The more it makes me want to get out and do what she says by volunteering.
... I'm surprisingly moved by 2, as I can physically feel it breaking through the armour of scepticism I've built around myself.
1. The more I like it and her.
2. The more it makes me want to get out and do what she says by volunteering.
... I'm surprisingly moved by 2, as I can physically feel it breaking through the armour of scepticism I've built around myself.
January 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The more I watch this from Hannah Spencer, two things happen:
1. The more I like it and her.
2. The more it makes me want to get out and do what she says by volunteering.
... I'm surprisingly moved by 2, as I can physically feel it breaking through the armour of scepticism I've built around myself.
1. The more I like it and her.
2. The more it makes me want to get out and do what she says by volunteering.
... I'm surprisingly moved by 2, as I can physically feel it breaking through the armour of scepticism I've built around myself.
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
We urgently need a parliamentary debate on Palantir. Please sign this & share with your network. Via @the-citizens.bsky.social & @change.org.
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
January 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM
We urgently need a parliamentary debate on Palantir. Please sign this & share with your network. Via @the-citizens.bsky.social & @change.org.
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
Reposted by Lesley Ritchie
The Boss is singing about ICE on the Streets of Minneapolis.
You won't hear this played at the Kennedy Center or on Fox News.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
You won't hear this played at the Kennedy Center or on Fox News.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:11 AM
The Boss is singing about ICE on the Streets of Minneapolis.
You won't hear this played at the Kennedy Center or on Fox News.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
You won't hear this played at the Kennedy Center or on Fox News.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
Scotland & England fans: the 2026 World Cup is set to be hosted in Trump’s USA. We can’t stay silent. Sign the petition calling for a boycott unless it's move, to protect players & fans! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/bo...
Boycott Trump's World Cup: Sign the petition to move the games now!
I am unbelievably chuffed that the Scottish Men's team, alongside England are qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Since childhood I have always loved a World Cup. My childish excitement however is bein...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Scotland & England fans: the 2026 World Cup is set to be hosted in Trump’s USA. We can’t stay silent. Sign the petition calling for a boycott unless it's move, to protect players & fans! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/bo...