@mcmh44.bsky.social
Lover of Earl Grey tea. Living in Mid Wales. Detest lies, vindictiveness and injustice. De-Growth advocate. Green Party member and subscriber to the Byline Times (where the truth lives)! Electronics engineer, now enjoying repairing valve amplifiers.
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63% of Kent voters didn’t want Reform to run Kent County Council but our ridiculous voting system gave them a huge majority anyway. Time to make our votes count!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reform UK expels Kent councillor after alleged video leak
Isabella Kemp said she "strongly" denied accusations that she had been involved with the leak.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:40 AM
63% of Kent voters didn’t want Reform to run Kent County Council but our ridiculous voting system gave them a huge majority anyway. Time to make our votes count!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The last colours of autumn
November 15, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The last colours of autumn
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Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour, he asked the Court to put TW into special administration.
Blatant attempt to silence MPs.
TW paying £200m a year to advisers, charges customers for its failures.
Abuses will continue until execs held personally liable.
Blatant attempt to silence MPs.
TW paying £200m a year to advisers, charges customers for its failures.
Abuses will continue until execs held personally liable.
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
Exclusive: Charlie Maynard accuses the utility of ‘retaliation’ over his push for government to gain control of company
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour, he asked the Court to put TW into special administration.
Blatant attempt to silence MPs.
TW paying £200m a year to advisers, charges customers for its failures.
Abuses will continue until execs held personally liable.
Blatant attempt to silence MPs.
TW paying £200m a year to advisers, charges customers for its failures.
Abuses will continue until execs held personally liable.
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Over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in the last two years.
According to the UN, October was the deadliest month for settler violence since it started keeping track in 2006.
End the occupation.
According to the UN, October was the deadliest month for settler violence since it started keeping track in 2006.
End the occupation.
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in the last two years.
According to the UN, October was the deadliest month for settler violence since it started keeping track in 2006.
End the occupation.
According to the UN, October was the deadliest month for settler violence since it started keeping track in 2006.
End the occupation.
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We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data.
Government’s last chance to keep control of digital
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data.
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English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books.
Social spaces lost forever. Libraries, community centres, school playgrounds, parks closed/sold as council funding cut in real terms to appease the rich.
Social vandalism.
Social spaces lost forever. Libraries, community centres, school playgrounds, parks closed/sold as council funding cut in real terms to appease the rich.
Social vandalism.
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books.
Social spaces lost forever. Libraries, community centres, school playgrounds, parks closed/sold as council funding cut in real terms to appease the rich.
Social vandalism.
Social spaces lost forever. Libraries, community centres, school playgrounds, parks closed/sold as council funding cut in real terms to appease the rich.
Social vandalism.
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Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social and #GreenParty Spokesperson for Defence, said:
“When millions are struggling with the cost of living and our public services are under immense pressure, it is indefensible to spend billions on new nuclear-capable fighter jets
cnduk.org/trade-union-...
“When millions are struggling with the cost of living and our public services are under immense pressure, it is indefensible to spend billions on new nuclear-capable fighter jets
cnduk.org/trade-union-...
Trade union and political leaders join calls for Keir Starmer to rethink disastrous nuclear expansion - CND
On Monday 17 November, MPs, trade unionists and civil society figures will be handing in a letter to Downing Street calling on the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to rethink his decision to purchase 12 ...
cnduk.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social and #GreenParty Spokesperson for Defence, said:
“When millions are struggling with the cost of living and our public services are under immense pressure, it is indefensible to spend billions on new nuclear-capable fighter jets
cnduk.org/trade-union-...
“When millions are struggling with the cost of living and our public services are under immense pressure, it is indefensible to spend billions on new nuclear-capable fighter jets
cnduk.org/trade-union-...
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No Wes Streeting, the BMA is not acting like a cartel. It’s acting like a trade union. And frankly it’s disgusting to hear you talk like this while huge numbers of doctors can’t get NHS jobs because you haven’t created them, while millions of patients are on waiting lists🚨🚨🚨
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
No Wes Streeting, the BMA is not acting like a cartel. It’s acting like a trade union. And frankly it’s disgusting to hear you talk like this while huge numbers of doctors can’t get NHS jobs because you haven’t created them, while millions of patients are on waiting lists🚨🚨🚨
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Lifting two child benefit cap 'not enough for families struggling with rent'.
No curbs on rents, water, energy bills.
Profiteering fuels, inflation, poverty. People condemned to poor housing, cut spending on food, essentials. Need welfare support.
Govts don't connect the dots.
archive.ph/NN4ZS
No curbs on rents, water, energy bills.
Profiteering fuels, inflation, poverty. People condemned to poor housing, cut spending on food, essentials. Need welfare support.
Govts don't connect the dots.
archive.ph/NN4ZS
Lifting two child benefit cap 'not enough for families struggling with rent'
The poorest families who rely on welfare - and councils who support them - face financial strain because of the decision to free local housing allowance
inews.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Lifting two child benefit cap 'not enough for families struggling with rent'.
No curbs on rents, water, energy bills.
Profiteering fuels, inflation, poverty. People condemned to poor housing, cut spending on food, essentials. Need welfare support.
Govts don't connect the dots.
archive.ph/NN4ZS
No curbs on rents, water, energy bills.
Profiteering fuels, inflation, poverty. People condemned to poor housing, cut spending on food, essentials. Need welfare support.
Govts don't connect the dots.
archive.ph/NN4ZS
"What is wrong with creating a society where everybody has a decent job, home, healthcare system and schools for their children?"
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"What is wrong with creating a society where everybody has a decent job, home, healthcare system and schools for their children?"
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🔴‘It’s Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media’ Says Leader of the UK’s Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
'It's Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media' Says Leader of the UK's Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🔴‘It’s Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media’ Says Leader of the UK’s Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Personally, my experience of this government compared to the last one is things are getting noticeably worse (and more right wing) in multiple ways. I'm not aware of anything that's getting better.
November 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Personally, my experience of this government compared to the last one is things are getting noticeably worse (and more right wing) in multiple ways. I'm not aware of anything that's getting better.
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Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
Why a group of wealthy Brits have urged Reeves to introduce a wealth tax
This appeal comes ahead of Reeves’s upcoming Budget announcement in Westminster later this month
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
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Over the years social housing stock has been sold, real wages cut, profiteering unchecked, local council funding cut.
Liverpool has 12,764 households on its social housing waiting list. It has just five "additional social rent dwellings".
What is the govt doing?
Watch the Minister's reply.
Liverpool has 12,764 households on its social housing waiting list. It has just five "additional social rent dwellings".
What is the govt doing?
Watch the Minister's reply.
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Over the years social housing stock has been sold, real wages cut, profiteering unchecked, local council funding cut.
Liverpool has 12,764 households on its social housing waiting list. It has just five "additional social rent dwellings".
What is the govt doing?
Watch the Minister's reply.
Liverpool has 12,764 households on its social housing waiting list. It has just five "additional social rent dwellings".
What is the govt doing?
Watch the Minister's reply.
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Water company United Utilities enjoys 131% rise in profits after bills go up £112.
UU has 205+ criminal convictions.
Loses over 175bn litres of water to leaks. In 2024 dumped sewage 450,778 hours in rivers//akes. No exec prosecuted/fined
Rewarded with higher price and profit.
archive.ph/7aP8O
UU has 205+ criminal convictions.
Loses over 175bn litres of water to leaks. In 2024 dumped sewage 450,778 hours in rivers//akes. No exec prosecuted/fined
Rewarded with higher price and profit.
archive.ph/7aP8O
Water company enjoys 131% rise in profits after bills go up £112
United Utilities, whose executives are barred from receiving bonuses because of pollution record, will pay out most of the increase in dividends
www.thetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Water company United Utilities enjoys 131% rise in profits after bills go up £112.
UU has 205+ criminal convictions.
Loses over 175bn litres of water to leaks. In 2024 dumped sewage 450,778 hours in rivers//akes. No exec prosecuted/fined
Rewarded with higher price and profit.
archive.ph/7aP8O
UU has 205+ criminal convictions.
Loses over 175bn litres of water to leaks. In 2024 dumped sewage 450,778 hours in rivers//akes. No exec prosecuted/fined
Rewarded with higher price and profit.
archive.ph/7aP8O
Parliament is going to debate the petition – “Do not introduce Digital ID cards”.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
The debate is scheduled for 8 December 2025.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
The debate is scheduled for 8 December 2025.
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
petition.parliament.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Parliament is going to debate the petition – “Do not introduce Digital ID cards”.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
The debate is scheduled for 8 December 2025.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
The debate is scheduled for 8 December 2025.