@stevehookham.bsky.social
Proud to be part of Shaun Keaveny’s Community Garden Radio. Member of the Green Party. Support Led By Donkeys, Trussell Trust. Newly retired Paramedic 🚑 Life isn’t fair, but society can be. A vile shitbag according to Kelvin MacKenzie. Northern.
These Reform grifters really do take us for idiots. Just how deranged* would you have to be to let them near government?
*With apologies to the one or two sane people in Ashfield, Clacton, East Wiltshire, Runcorn and Helsby, not forgetting Boston and Skegness.
*With apologies to the one or two sane people in Ashfield, Clacton, East Wiltshire, Runcorn and Helsby, not forgetting Boston and Skegness.
In these times of rancour & division, it’s comforting to find things on which we can all agree: Kent County Council, for example, really does provide a perfect illustration of how well Reform would run the country. I agree with Nigel!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kent fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform UK video leak row
A firefighters union claims Reform UK suspending councillors is impacting the local fire authority.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
These Reform grifters really do take us for idiots. Just how deranged* would you have to be to let them near government?
*With apologies to the one or two sane people in Ashfield, Clacton, East Wiltshire, Runcorn and Helsby, not forgetting Boston and Skegness.
*With apologies to the one or two sane people in Ashfield, Clacton, East Wiltshire, Runcorn and Helsby, not forgetting Boston and Skegness.
I’m as sad about BBC director general Tim Davie, and CEO of News Deborah Turness, losing their jobs as I would be if any other Tory did. Also looking forward to hearing much less about Reform and more about the Green Party. Tomorrow will do, once the news isn’t the news. #BBCBias
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I’m as sad about BBC director general Tim Davie, and CEO of News Deborah Turness, losing their jobs as I would be if any other Tory did. Also looking forward to hearing much less about Reform and more about the Green Party. Tomorrow will do, once the news isn’t the news. #BBCBias
An ill advised (in that it’s not that easy to get to from home) trip to Manningtree for a Community Garden Radio event actually turned out well. I will be investigating the local connections to the self-styled Witch-Finder General, Matthew Hopkins!
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
An ill advised (in that it’s not that easy to get to from home) trip to Manningtree for a Community Garden Radio event actually turned out well. I will be investigating the local connections to the self-styled Witch-Finder General, Matthew Hopkins!
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Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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"it is striking how many of the key players we have looked into — the people who have gone out of their way to put up hundreds of flags — seem anything but ordinary."
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
The men who raised the flags
Nigel Farage says this summer’s movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. That’s not what we found
manchestermill.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
"it is striking how many of the key players we have looked into — the people who have gone out of their way to put up hundreds of flags — seem anything but ordinary."
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
This is going to be such a nice Christmas surprise for 'constant reader' @louise275.bsky.social 🎄
Hey!
wanna see a picture of a massive book?
Of course you do.
King Sorrow (signed copies) by the amazing Joe Hill arrived today.
It won't fit through your letterbox, that's for sure, but If you'd like a SIGNED copy posted to you, order one HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
wanna see a picture of a massive book?
Of course you do.
King Sorrow (signed copies) by the amazing Joe Hill arrived today.
It won't fit through your letterbox, that's for sure, but If you'd like a SIGNED copy posted to you, order one HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
This is going to be such a nice Christmas surprise for 'constant reader' @louise275.bsky.social 🎄
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The Greens are the only real opposition left in British politics. Standing up for fair taxes, a livable planet + a future where compassion and courage matter more than corporate interests. People are understandably disillusioned, but we are here to make hope normal again - @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader
Green party in England and Wales has had near-50% rise in membership since since Zack Polanski took over last month
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The Greens are the only real opposition left in British politics. Standing up for fair taxes, a livable planet + a future where compassion and courage matter more than corporate interests. People are understandably disillusioned, but we are here to make hope normal again - @zackpolanski.bsky.social
So lucky to live within a few minutes walk of lovely Pennine countryside.
October 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
So lucky to live within a few minutes walk of lovely Pennine countryside.
@untruth-band.bsky.social Headrow House, Leeds UK
October 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
@untruth-band.bsky.social Headrow House, Leeds UK
Michelle Mone says she doesn’t t feel safe? Welcome to our world you mendacious tw@t; we were supplied your crappy PPE during a pandemic. I and other healthcare staff were just cannon fodder for your fucking yacht!
October 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Michelle Mone says she doesn’t t feel safe? Welcome to our world you mendacious tw@t; we were supplied your crappy PPE during a pandemic. I and other healthcare staff were just cannon fodder for your fucking yacht!
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“I would gently point out to Nigel Farage that before we left the EU we had a returns agreement with every country in the EU. He told the country it would make no difference if we left. He was wrong about that. These are Farage boats in many senses coming across the channel” 👏
PM Keir Starmer
PM Keir Starmer
October 1, 2025 at 7:05 AM
“I would gently point out to Nigel Farage that before we left the EU we had a returns agreement with every country in the EU. He told the country it would make no difference if we left. He was wrong about that. These are Farage boats in many senses coming across the channel” 👏
PM Keir Starmer
PM Keir Starmer
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Why does Starmer keep talking about reform asks Nick Robinson who has been putting Farage at the centre of every question for at least 5 years.
October 1, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Why does Starmer keep talking about reform asks Nick Robinson who has been putting Farage at the centre of every question for at least 5 years.
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So if the opinion polls showed the Green Party in the lead, the bbc et al would have to provide wall to wall coverage of @zackpolanski.bsky.social right? RIGHT?
September 29, 2025 at 7:42 AM
So if the opinion polls showed the Green Party in the lead, the bbc et al would have to provide wall to wall coverage of @zackpolanski.bsky.social right? RIGHT?
Nick Robinson is so wrong when he says “business creates wealth” I think he’ll find it’s the workers working in those businesses that actually do create the goods and services that create wealth. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social #TaxBillionaires
September 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Nick Robinson is so wrong when he says “business creates wealth” I think he’ll find it’s the workers working in those businesses that actually do create the goods and services that create wealth. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social #TaxBillionaires
The language used on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social is appalling. “The long awaited” when talking about the Israeli army invasion of Gaza city. How about ‘feared’ ‘dreaded’ ? I’m sure Palestinians are not thinking in terms of long awaited.
September 16, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The language used on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social is appalling. “The long awaited” when talking about the Israeli army invasion of Gaza city. How about ‘feared’ ‘dreaded’ ? I’m sure Palestinians are not thinking in terms of long awaited.
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Progressive outlet The Lead have launched a petition to ban Elon Musk from the UK following his incitement at the Tommy Robinson demo.
Perhaps someone will launch one for Govt departments and politicians to ditch X...
open.substack.com/pub/theleadu...
Perhaps someone will launch one for Govt departments and politicians to ditch X...
open.substack.com/pub/theleadu...
Petition: Ban Elon Musk from the UK
We call on the Home Secretary to act following Musk's vile words and hatred stirring at the 'Unite The Kingdom' rally. Sign our petition now and get Elon Musk banned.
open.substack.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Progressive outlet The Lead have launched a petition to ban Elon Musk from the UK following his incitement at the Tommy Robinson demo.
Perhaps someone will launch one for Govt departments and politicians to ditch X...
open.substack.com/pub/theleadu...
Perhaps someone will launch one for Govt departments and politicians to ditch X...
open.substack.com/pub/theleadu...
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King Charles inherited £650m tax free, gets £125m a year tax free from the tax payer and has an estate worth £22bn that’s never taxed.
But he still needed a 45% pay rise.
Like if he needs a pay cut.
RP if you want the Monarchy gone.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
But he still needed a 45% pay rise.
Like if he needs a pay cut.
RP if you want the Monarchy gone.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
November 23, 2024 at 12:53 PM
King Charles inherited £650m tax free, gets £125m a year tax free from the tax payer and has an estate worth £22bn that’s never taxed.
But he still needed a 45% pay rise.
Like if he needs a pay cut.
RP if you want the Monarchy gone.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
But he still needed a 45% pay rise.
Like if he needs a pay cut.
RP if you want the Monarchy gone.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
@zackpolanski.bsky.social any comment on whether Elon Musk should be allowed to incite violence in the UK? Just whilst we are waiting to hear from Starmer on the subject. No rush, our PM isn’t showing any signs of action any time soon.
September 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social any comment on whether Elon Musk should be allowed to incite violence in the UK? Just whilst we are waiting to hear from Starmer on the subject. No rush, our PM isn’t showing any signs of action any time soon.
America, where the Mighty Dollar truly is king.
"school shooting industry"
September 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
America, where the Mighty Dollar truly is king.
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"school shooting industry"
The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.
The school shooting industry is worth billions — and it keeps growing
The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.
n.pr
September 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"school shooting industry"
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🌱My tree of the day, an old gnarled oak covered in moss and lichen.
September 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🌱My tree of the day, an old gnarled oak covered in moss and lichen.
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How do you break the belief that because polio, mumps, whooping cough etc isn't active in YOUR country, that it WILL be again unless you vaccinate? Even harder when the same people think Covid was a hoax.
Support for vaccinating kids against infectious diseases dropped from 81% in 1991 to 51% last year
We are getting dumber as a society
We are getting dumber as a society
September 5, 2025 at 6:44 AM
How do you break the belief that because polio, mumps, whooping cough etc isn't active in YOUR country, that it WILL be again unless you vaccinate? Even harder when the same people think Covid was a hoax.