Norbert Lawrie
@norbert69lawrie.bsky.social
Independent, socialist, activist.
In today's world, positive news is a rarity, but the passing of Norman Tebbit, famously known for his encouragement to "get on your bike," has truly brightened my day.
July 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
In today's world, positive news is a rarity, but the passing of Norman Tebbit, famously known for his encouragement to "get on your bike," has truly brightened my day.
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Another step towards an authoritarian state.
Palestine Action proscribed, and an 80 year old pacifist arrested as a terrorist
Now plans to bypass trial by jury
(remember juries have sympathised with anti-genocide & climate protestors)
Full-blown fascism grows ever nearer ...
Now plans to bypass trial by jury
(remember juries have sympathised with anti-genocide & climate protestors)
Full-blown fascism grows ever nearer ...
July 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Another step towards an authoritarian state.
Tony Benn: Five Questions About Power
1) What Power Have You Got?
2) Where Did You Get It From?
3) In Whose Interests Do You Exercise It?
4) To Whom Are You Accountable?
5) How Can We Get Rid Of You?
1) What Power Have You Got?
2) Where Did You Get It From?
3) In Whose Interests Do You Exercise It?
4) To Whom Are You Accountable?
5) How Can We Get Rid Of You?
July 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Tony Benn: Five Questions About Power
1) What Power Have You Got?
2) Where Did You Get It From?
3) In Whose Interests Do You Exercise It?
4) To Whom Are You Accountable?
5) How Can We Get Rid Of You?
1) What Power Have You Got?
2) Where Did You Get It From?
3) In Whose Interests Do You Exercise It?
4) To Whom Are You Accountable?
5) How Can We Get Rid Of You?
Recent investigations reveal that the pro-Israel lobby has significantly funded the current British cabinet, with 13 out of 25 sitting ministers accepting donations directly from pro-Israel sources or key lobbyists like Sir Trevor Chinn
July 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Recent investigations reveal that the pro-Israel lobby has significantly funded the current British cabinet, with 13 out of 25 sitting ministers accepting donations directly from pro-Israel sources or key lobbyists like Sir Trevor Chinn
The government and the Metropolitan Police ought to be held accountable for their actions; however, this accountability is unlikely due to the absence of a true democratic system.
The Police arrested this woman and 26 others for holding signs like these today.
What an absolute disgrace this is for the UK.
Free Speech, yeah right.
What an absolute disgrace this is for the UK.
Free Speech, yeah right.
July 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The government and the Metropolitan Police ought to be held accountable for their actions; however, this accountability is unlikely due to the absence of a true democratic system.
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@mattwestern.bsky.social is this what you approved of when you voted to proscribe Palestine Action?
#WeAreAllPalestineAction
#WeAreAllPalestineAction
July 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
@mattwestern.bsky.social is this what you approved of when you voted to proscribe Palestine Action?
#WeAreAllPalestineAction
#WeAreAllPalestineAction
Police arrest more than 20 protesters supporting Palestine Action after group designated as terrorist organisation
The government is a source of shame and the Metropolitan Police.
The government is a source of shame and the Metropolitan Police.
Police arrest more than 20 protesters supporting Palestine Action after group designated as terrorist organisation
Police have arrested more than 20 protesters supporting Palestine Action after a ban on the group came into effect.
news.sky.com
July 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Police arrest more than 20 protesters supporting Palestine Action after group designated as terrorist organisation
The government is a source of shame and the Metropolitan Police.
The government is a source of shame and the Metropolitan Police.
Good morning! Each small action we take together contributes significantly to meaningful change that is on the horizon.
July 5, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Good morning! Each small action we take together contributes significantly to meaningful change that is on the horizon.
Starting Saturday, membership in or support for Palestine Action will be deemed a criminal offence following the unsuccessful last-minute legal challenge.
Nonetheless, a judicial review is scheduled for later this month. It would be a mistake to assume that the judiciary will align in your favour.
Nonetheless, a judicial review is scheduled for later this month. It would be a mistake to assume that the judiciary will align in your favour.
Ban on Palestine Action to take effect after legal challenge fails
Group will become first direct action protest group to be banned under Terrorism Act after unsuccessful action
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Starting Saturday, membership in or support for Palestine Action will be deemed a criminal offence following the unsuccessful last-minute legal challenge.
Nonetheless, a judicial review is scheduled for later this month. It would be a mistake to assume that the judiciary will align in your favour.
Nonetheless, a judicial review is scheduled for later this month. It would be a mistake to assume that the judiciary will align in your favour.
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1 year ago, we made history in Islington North.
We built a people-powered campaign for equality, sustainability and peace.
As we look toward the future, just remember: when we come together, we can win.
We built a people-powered campaign for equality, sustainability and peace.
As we look toward the future, just remember: when we come together, we can win.
July 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
1 year ago, we made history in Islington North.
We built a people-powered campaign for equality, sustainability and peace.
As we look toward the future, just remember: when we come together, we can win.
We built a people-powered campaign for equality, sustainability and peace.
As we look toward the future, just remember: when we come together, we can win.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/yv...
Yvette Cooper- Proscribe the IDF
The "IDF" has repeatedly carried out large-scale, deliberate acts of violence against civilians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
It is our sincerely held belief that the atrocities and tactics use...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/yv...
During her appearance at the Glastonbury Festival, Zarah Sultana charged the Labour Party with being “directly complicit in genocide” and stated that Jeremy Corbyn was “undoubtedly the best Prime Minister we never had.” www.thejc.com/news/uk/susp...
Glastonbury 2025: Suspended Labour MP Zarah Sultana says party is 'complicit in genocide'
Sultana also praised Jeremy Corbyn as ‘the best PM we never had’
www.thejc.com
June 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
During her appearance at the Glastonbury Festival, Zarah Sultana charged the Labour Party with being “directly complicit in genocide” and stated that Jeremy Corbyn was “undoubtedly the best Prime Minister we never had.” www.thejc.com/news/uk/susp...
Keir Starmer, the establishment's chosen representative
life's rich tapestry
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June 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Keir Starmer, the establishment's chosen representative
🇵🇸 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠, 𝑝𝑜𝑝 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑟𝑠! 🇵🇸
June 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🇵🇸 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠, 𝑝𝑜𝑝 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑟𝑠! 🇵🇸
Starmer's push towards militarization is financed through reductions in benefits for the ill and disabled.
June 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Starmer's push towards militarization is financed through reductions in benefits for the ill and disabled.