Soloman Smith
@solomansmith.bsky.social
Singer Songwriter. A head in a book Westie lover trying to be a decent human being. 🚫DMs 🚫ReformUK 🚫Tories 🚫Fascists 🚫Racists 🚫💰 seekers 🚫Crypto 🚫porn. 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 🌍
Reposted by Soloman Smith
As Trump and Putin work to crush Ukraine and destabilise Europe and Farage’s ally gets sentenced to 10yrs for taking Russian bribes, it’s a good time to revisit this excellent report on how the British rightwing has betrayed us all.
Brexit was their weapon of choice.
bylinetimes.com/2022/03/08/p...
Brexit was their weapon of choice.
bylinetimes.com/2022/03/08/p...
Putin’s Plot Against ‘Great’ Britain – And How He Got Away With It
Peter Jukes tracks Vladimir Putin’s long war against the West and the allies he has found in the pro-Brexit establishment in the plot to derail Britain
bylinetimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
As Trump and Putin work to crush Ukraine and destabilise Europe and Farage’s ally gets sentenced to 10yrs for taking Russian bribes, it’s a good time to revisit this excellent report on how the British rightwing has betrayed us all.
Brexit was their weapon of choice.
bylinetimes.com/2022/03/08/p...
Brexit was their weapon of choice.
bylinetimes.com/2022/03/08/p...
Reposted by Soloman Smith
UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Millionaires call on Rachel Reeves to raise their taxes in Budget
Two wealthy businessmen say the chancellor should make them pay more ahead of the Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
On the face of it, it is a result for victims. Call me a cynic. Isn't it just a way to tie things up in the courts for the next 3+ years?
Trump signs bill ordering release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The bill gives the US Justice Department 30 days to release all the files in a searchable format.
share.google
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
On the face of it, it is a result for victims. Call me a cynic. Isn't it just a way to tie things up in the courts for the next 3+ years?
Reposted by Soloman Smith
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
Reposted by Soloman Smith
1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
Reposted by Soloman Smith
Compare and contrast.
Absentee MP -v- his constituency.
Greedy grifting spiv -v- most deprived English neighbourhood.
He really couldn’t give a shit.
He feeds off the inequality and anger to line his own pockets. He doesn’t want solutions because the problems are his income stream.
(iPaper & BBC)
Absentee MP -v- his constituency.
Greedy grifting spiv -v- most deprived English neighbourhood.
He really couldn’t give a shit.
He feeds off the inequality and anger to line his own pockets. He doesn’t want solutions because the problems are his income stream.
(iPaper & BBC)
October 31, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Compare and contrast.
Absentee MP -v- his constituency.
Greedy grifting spiv -v- most deprived English neighbourhood.
He really couldn’t give a shit.
He feeds off the inequality and anger to line his own pockets. He doesn’t want solutions because the problems are his income stream.
(iPaper & BBC)
Absentee MP -v- his constituency.
Greedy grifting spiv -v- most deprived English neighbourhood.
He really couldn’t give a shit.
He feeds off the inequality and anger to line his own pockets. He doesn’t want solutions because the problems are his income stream.
(iPaper & BBC)
Don't forget that in the UK, we put the clocks back tonight ... to 1930 should do it!
October 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Don't forget that in the UK, we put the clocks back tonight ... to 1930 should do it!
Reposted by Soloman Smith
Govt reduces London’s affordable housing quotas.
Developers to get subsidies if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target.
Bigger profits for developers.
Yielding to developers won't solve homelessness and poverty crisis.
Let councils build affordable homes.
Developers to get subsidies if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target.
Bigger profits for developers.
Yielding to developers won't solve homelessness and poverty crisis.
Let councils build affordable homes.
Ministers confirm plans to reduce London’s affordable housing quotas
Developers will qualify for fast-track planning status if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Govt reduces London’s affordable housing quotas.
Developers to get subsidies if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target.
Bigger profits for developers.
Yielding to developers won't solve homelessness and poverty crisis.
Let councils build affordable homes.
Developers to get subsidies if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target.
Bigger profits for developers.
Yielding to developers won't solve homelessness and poverty crisis.
Let councils build affordable homes.
This!
The Metropolitan Police said it is "actively" looking into media reports that Prince Andrew tried to obtain personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Met Police to look into claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser
Media reports say he asked his police protection to find out personal details about Virginia Giuffre.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
This!
Reposted by Soloman Smith
The world joined us and said, “No Kings.”
October 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The world joined us and said, “No Kings.”
Reposted by Soloman Smith
BBC News - No Kings protests draw huge crowds at anti-Trump rallies across US - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No Kings protests draw huge crowds at anti-Trump rallies across US
The demonstrations against the US president - which Republicans had called
www.bbc.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
BBC News - No Kings protests draw huge crowds at anti-Trump rallies across US - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Soloman Smith
Reposted by Soloman Smith
Please share and spread
🚨 🚨 🚨 #BREAKING | Scottish flotilla participant Yvonne Ridley is MISSING after being IMPRISONED 🏴
Yvonne Ridley had been held at Ketziot prison on hunger strike and denied her medication.
She was due to be deported to Istanbul but disappeared 👇‼️
Yvonne Ridley had been held at Ketziot prison on hunger strike and denied her medication.
She was due to be deported to Istanbul but disappeared 👇‼️
October 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Please share and spread
Reposted by Soloman Smith
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
Reposted by Soloman Smith
England households could bigger water bills as the competition regulator prepares to give verdict on industry appeal.
36% rise already approved by OFWAT.
People will continue to be robbed. Companies raise capital from customers, shareholders get returns.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
36% rise already approved by OFWAT.
People will continue to be robbed. Companies raise capital from customers, shareholders get returns.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
Water bills: millions of households in England could face even bigger rises
CMA poised to give verdict after appeal by five firms for permission to increase bills higher than allowed by Ofwat
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
England households could bigger water bills as the competition regulator prepares to give verdict on industry appeal.
36% rise already approved by OFWAT.
People will continue to be robbed. Companies raise capital from customers, shareholders get returns.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
36% rise already approved by OFWAT.
People will continue to be robbed. Companies raise capital from customers, shareholders get returns.
End the scam. Nationalise water.
I once read 1984, didn't think I'd be living it!
Police to get broader powers to crack down on repeated protests
The move is not a ban on protests but
share.google
October 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I once read 1984, didn't think I'd be living it!
Reposted by Soloman Smith
The Home Office sham "consultation" on cumulative protests closed on 29 September, so this immediate announcement shows Labour had already decided – yet again – to expand public order powers, well before the Manchester attack that is now used to justify it
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office
Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The Home Office sham "consultation" on cumulative protests closed on 29 September, so this immediate announcement shows Labour had already decided – yet again – to expand public order powers, well before the Manchester attack that is now used to justify it
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
If reported accurately, this is worse than disgraceful and perhaps telling!
Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags
Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water
share.google
October 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
If reported accurately, this is worse than disgraceful and perhaps telling!
Reposted by Soloman Smith
Right wing media now lining up to tell Labour to scrap the Employment Rights Bill. Because it’s unthinkable to the rich and powerful that greater respect for their workforce could improve productivity and wellbeing. ‘We can’t afford to not be able to treat you like shit’ isn’t persuasive to me.
September 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Right wing media now lining up to tell Labour to scrap the Employment Rights Bill. Because it’s unthinkable to the rich and powerful that greater respect for their workforce could improve productivity and wellbeing. ‘We can’t afford to not be able to treat you like shit’ isn’t persuasive to me.
If 'president' is spelt 'cnut'! Oops, sorry for the typo!
NO THEY DON’T
Trump: "They call me the president of Europe. Which is an honor."
August 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
If 'president' is spelt 'cnut'! Oops, sorry for the typo!
In my book, plain and simple, it's a 'bloody' war crime!
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli double strike on hospital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was a
share.google
August 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
In my book, plain and simple, it's a 'bloody' war crime!
Reposted by Soloman Smith
Bombing a hospital isn’t a ‘mishap’.
You did it twice.
It is a war crime.
You did it twice.
It is a war crime.
August 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Bombing a hospital isn’t a ‘mishap’.
You did it twice.
It is a war crime.
You did it twice.
It is a war crime.
How much more?!
Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza
I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.
38d.gs
August 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
How much more?!
Protect the shareholders, protect the shareholders, protect the shareholders, and repeat. FFS!!! As with the last lot, this government has no spine!
Most of Lake Windermere polluted with sewage bacteria.
Only 14% of England’s rivers/lakes meet good ecological standards.
Water companies major culprits; over 1,135 criminal convictions, United Utilities have 205.
No exec prosecuted, no licence to operate cancelled.
Only 14% of England’s rivers/lakes meet good ecological standards.
Water companies major culprits; over 1,135 criminal convictions, United Utilities have 205.
No exec prosecuted, no licence to operate cancelled.
Most of Windermere polluted with sewage bacteria, finds biggest survey of its kind
Exclusive: Concentrations of faecal bacteria in the lake were found to peak in summer but there were high levels throughout year
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Protect the shareholders, protect the shareholders, protect the shareholders, and repeat. FFS!!! As with the last lot, this government has no spine!