Steven McSigh
@stevenmcsigh.bsky.social
A person and some thoughts 🇬🇧
✅Pro: Social Democracy, NHS, Freedom of Speech, Free debate, Secular society, Environmentalism.
❌Against: Austerity, Pseudoscience, Crankery.
✅Pro: Social Democracy, NHS, Freedom of Speech, Free debate, Secular society, Environmentalism.
❌Against: Austerity, Pseudoscience, Crankery.
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Today House of Commons will debate Railways Bill
Great that franchises are coming into public ownership but we also need
🚄 Publicly owned rolling stock (trains)
🚄 An end to competition + private profit
🚄 Accountable passenger watchdog
🚄 Lower fares, new lines, investment!
Great that franchises are coming into public ownership but we also need
🚄 Publicly owned rolling stock (trains)
🚄 An end to competition + private profit
🚄 Accountable passenger watchdog
🚄 Lower fares, new lines, investment!
December 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Today House of Commons will debate Railways Bill
Great that franchises are coming into public ownership but we also need
🚄 Publicly owned rolling stock (trains)
🚄 An end to competition + private profit
🚄 Accountable passenger watchdog
🚄 Lower fares, new lines, investment!
Great that franchises are coming into public ownership but we also need
🚄 Publicly owned rolling stock (trains)
🚄 An end to competition + private profit
🚄 Accountable passenger watchdog
🚄 Lower fares, new lines, investment!
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Excited to announce A NEW LIVE TOUR!
The End of The World According to Jonathan Pie
Tickets ON SALE NOW from JonathanPie.com
The End of The World According to Jonathan Pie
Tickets ON SALE NOW from JonathanPie.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Excited to announce A NEW LIVE TOUR!
The End of The World According to Jonathan Pie
Tickets ON SALE NOW from JonathanPie.com
The End of The World According to Jonathan Pie
Tickets ON SALE NOW from JonathanPie.com
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Jonathan Pie released his first video on YouTube ten years ago today. Happy 10 year anniversary @jonathanpienews.bsky.social Here's to the next decade of biting political satire!
youtu.be/AscBm9GpzYw?...
youtu.be/AscBm9GpzYw?...
Jonathan Pie : Reporter. On Pete Doherty, The Queen, Sarah Beeny & War!
YouTube video by Jonathan Pie
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September 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Jonathan Pie released his first video on YouTube ten years ago today. Happy 10 year anniversary @jonathanpienews.bsky.social Here's to the next decade of biting political satire!
youtu.be/AscBm9GpzYw?...
youtu.be/AscBm9GpzYw?...
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Labour might be able to reverse some of their unpopularity if they put water into public ownership, and stopped stealth privatisation of the NHS. But as with so many things, they lack both the vision and principle to even consider it.
Just your regular reminder that public ownership is hugely popular in the UK. ✅
Join the fight to take back control of our public services and run them for people not profit. 😀
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September 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Labour might be able to reverse some of their unpopularity if they put water into public ownership, and stopped stealth privatisation of the NHS. But as with so many things, they lack both the vision and principle to even consider it.
You know your reputation is in tatters, when you get called "cringey" by Nick Clegg of all people. #Starmer
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Starmer's knee-bending to Donald Trump is cringey, says Nick Clegg
The former deputy PM says Starmer and Trump's relationship is
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 5:48 AM
You know your reputation is in tatters, when you get called "cringey" by Nick Clegg of all people. #Starmer
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jonathan Pie released his first video on YouTube ten years ago today. Happy 10 year anniversary @jonathanpienews.bsky.social Here's to the next decade of biting political satire!
youtu.be/AscBm9GpzYw?...
youtu.be/AscBm9GpzYw?...
Jonathan Pie : Reporter. On Pete Doherty, The Queen, Sarah Beeny & War!
YouTube video by Jonathan Pie
youtu.be
September 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Jonathan Pie released his first video on YouTube ten years ago today. Happy 10 year anniversary @jonathanpienews.bsky.social Here's to the next decade of biting political satire!
youtu.be/AscBm9GpzYw?...
youtu.be/AscBm9GpzYw?...
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😡This must be stopped!
Labour's 2024 manifesto promised our NHS would always be "publicly owned and publicly funded".
Now they are talking about reintroducing PFI into our NHS.
PFI would set a ticking time bomb under our NHS that will blow up in patients' faces - ACT NOW.
Labour's 2024 manifesto promised our NHS would always be "publicly owned and publicly funded".
Now they are talking about reintroducing PFI into our NHS.
PFI would set a ticking time bomb under our NHS that will blow up in patients' faces - ACT NOW.
Say no to new PFI in our NHS - take action
The government’s new 10-Year Plan for Health is proposing to bring disastrous private finance deals back into our NHS.
weownit.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
😡This must be stopped!
Labour's 2024 manifesto promised our NHS would always be "publicly owned and publicly funded".
Now they are talking about reintroducing PFI into our NHS.
PFI would set a ticking time bomb under our NHS that will blow up in patients' faces - ACT NOW.
Labour's 2024 manifesto promised our NHS would always be "publicly owned and publicly funded".
Now they are talking about reintroducing PFI into our NHS.
PFI would set a ticking time bomb under our NHS that will blow up in patients' faces - ACT NOW.
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Thank you, Damon. Thank you, Jamie. Thank you Gorillaz 🇵🇸
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September 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Thank you, Damon. Thank you, Jamie. Thank you Gorillaz 🇵🇸
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Labour might be able to reverse some of their unpopularity if they put water into public ownership, and stopped stealth privatisation of the NHS. But as with so many things, they lack both the vision and principle to even consider it.
Just your regular reminder that public ownership is hugely popular in the UK. ✅
Join the fight to take back control of our public services and run them for people not profit. 😀
Sign up to our newsletter. Link in comments 👇
Join the fight to take back control of our public services and run them for people not profit. 😀
Sign up to our newsletter. Link in comments 👇
September 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Labour might be able to reverse some of their unpopularity if they put water into public ownership, and stopped stealth privatisation of the NHS. But as with so many things, they lack both the vision and principle to even consider it.
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After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
www.yahoo.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
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It speaks volumes about the state of things, when a fictional satirical character is one of the few people hitting the nail on the head. Some harsh and awkward truths here. The full video is very on point.
September 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
It speaks volumes about the state of things, when a fictional satirical character is one of the few people hitting the nail on the head. Some harsh and awkward truths here. The full video is very on point.
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"The claim that only religion can safeguard our freedoms doesn't just distort history; it threatens democracy by undermining the secular principles that protect everyone's rights and freedoms"
Our CEO's new op-ed on the fallacy of Christian nationalism👇
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
Our CEO's new op-ed on the fallacy of Christian nationalism👇
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
Christian nationalism threatens democracy. Secularism protects it.
With Christian nationalism apparently gaining ground in the UK, Stephen Evans argues that secularism is needed to safeguard liberal democracy. Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
September 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"The claim that only religion can safeguard our freedoms doesn't just distort history; it threatens democracy by undermining the secular principles that protect everyone's rights and freedoms"
Our CEO's new op-ed on the fallacy of Christian nationalism👇
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
Our CEO's new op-ed on the fallacy of Christian nationalism👇
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
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Opposing views should be openly challenged with logic and reason, not silenced with the threat of bullets - that way lies a very grim future.
Full version here: youtu.be/qsm-x1i7UIk?...
Full version here: youtu.be/qsm-x1i7UIk?...
September 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Opposing views should be openly challenged with logic and reason, not silenced with the threat of bullets - that way lies a very grim future.
Full version here: youtu.be/qsm-x1i7UIk?...
Full version here: youtu.be/qsm-x1i7UIk?...
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The government has published its explanation of the £100 billion estimate for nationalising English water
There are many reasons why we wouldn't have to pay that much but EVEN IF WE DID, Greenwich University research shows it would be a good deal 👇👇👇
weownit.org.uk/news/governm...
There are many reasons why we wouldn't have to pay that much but EVEN IF WE DID, Greenwich University research shows it would be a good deal 👇👇👇
weownit.org.uk/news/governm...
Government's worst case scenario for nationalising water still leaves households better off
If the government took water into public ownership, it could save customers £3 billion a year.
Research shows that debt and dividends is crippling the industry’s ability to fix the sewage crisis.
weownit.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The government has published its explanation of the £100 billion estimate for nationalising English water
There are many reasons why we wouldn't have to pay that much but EVEN IF WE DID, Greenwich University research shows it would be a good deal 👇👇👇
weownit.org.uk/news/governm...
There are many reasons why we wouldn't have to pay that much but EVEN IF WE DID, Greenwich University research shows it would be a good deal 👇👇👇
weownit.org.uk/news/governm...
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The Death of Discourse youtu.be/qsm-x1i7UIk?...
The Death of Discourse
YouTube video by Jonathan Pie
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Death of Discourse youtu.be/qsm-x1i7UIk?...
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No surprise that household complaints about privatised water have soared
Water is a natural monopoly and they just increased our bills by 35%!
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP would save £3-5 billion a year - that money could reduce bills and/or clean up our rivers
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Water is a natural monopoly and they just increased our bills by 35%!
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP would save £3-5 billion a year - that money could reduce bills and/or clean up our rivers
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Household complaints to water watchdog soar to highest level in nine years
The increasing number of complaints comes amid the steepest bill rises since the privatisation of the industry.
www.independent.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
No surprise that household complaints about privatised water have soared
Water is a natural monopoly and they just increased our bills by 35%!
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP would save £3-5 billion a year - that money could reduce bills and/or clean up our rivers
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Water is a natural monopoly and they just increased our bills by 35%!
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP would save £3-5 billion a year - that money could reduce bills and/or clean up our rivers
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Some people are justifying the murder of Charlie Kirk because he said things they don't agree with. "Well he was a big fan of guns so I guess he deserved it" - No. Nobody should be killed for their opinions. Not even the cunts who are of the opinion he deserved it.
September 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Some people are justifying the murder of Charlie Kirk because he said things they don't agree with. "Well he was a big fan of guns so I guess he deserved it" - No. Nobody should be killed for their opinions. Not even the cunts who are of the opinion he deserved it.
Hmmm... I remain skeptical but might have to give it a go. My doubts are partly because it's yet another Hollywood reboot/revival. But mostly, it's hard to accept the idea of a Naked Gun film without Leslie Nielsen.
‘THE NAKED GUN’ debuts with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Highest rated comedy of the decade.
Read our review: bit.ly/NakedDF
Highest rated comedy of the decade.
Read our review: bit.ly/NakedDF
July 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Hmmm... I remain skeptical but might have to give it a go. My doubts are partly because it's yet another Hollywood reboot/revival. But mostly, it's hard to accept the idea of a Naked Gun film without Leslie Nielsen.
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We're delighted @sarahsurviving.bsky.social’s case against Survivors’ Network is resolved and women in Brighton & Hove can now get single-sex rape crisis therapy.
Read our full response: brightonsisters.wordpress.com/statement-on...
Read our full response: brightonsisters.wordpress.com/statement-on...
July 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We're delighted @sarahsurviving.bsky.social’s case against Survivors’ Network is resolved and women in Brighton & Hove can now get single-sex rape crisis therapy.
Read our full response: brightonsisters.wordpress.com/statement-on...
Read our full response: brightonsisters.wordpress.com/statement-on...
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Guess this absolute gem got buried by the subsequent farage stuff.
Just embarrassing, never had much hope about this government but expected some basic competence.
Just embarrassing, never had much hope about this government but expected some basic competence.
July 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Guess this absolute gem got buried by the subsequent farage stuff.
Just embarrassing, never had much hope about this government but expected some basic competence.
Just embarrassing, never had much hope about this government but expected some basic competence.
Worth reading. An important article that explains the complexities around this issue. In short, moderate Muslim voices are being silenced (and in some cases threatened) by hardliners.
NEW: Over half the population think Islam is incompatible with British values. Our head of campaigns Megan Manson says there is much evidence to support this view – but Muslims who promote more liberal interpretations of their religion are being silenced. www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
Is Islam compatible with British values?
More than half the population thinks Islam is incompatible with British values. Megan Manson says there is much evidence to support this view – but Muslims who promote more liberal interpretations of ...
www.secularism.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Worth reading. An important article that explains the complexities around this issue. In short, moderate Muslim voices are being silenced (and in some cases threatened) by hardliners.
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The Telegraph says it has established that Peter Kyle's attack yesterday linking Nigel Farage to Jimmy Savile "was not a slip of the tongue, but a line cleared in advance by Downing Street" www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
#OnlineSafetyAct #openweb #censorship #govcomms
#OnlineSafetyAct #openweb #censorship #govcomms
July 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Telegraph says it has established that Peter Kyle's attack yesterday linking Nigel Farage to Jimmy Savile "was not a slip of the tongue, but a line cleared in advance by Downing Street" www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
#OnlineSafetyAct #openweb #censorship #govcomms
#OnlineSafetyAct #openweb #censorship #govcomms
Repeal the Online Safety Act - 425K signatures and rising
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Repeal the Online Safety Act
We want the Government to repeal the Online Safety act.
petition.parliament.uk
July 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Repeal the Online Safety Act - 425K signatures and rising
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
The betrayal of Ukraine continues, especially now that the world's media is looking elsewhere. More people need to be aware of this.
⚡️US halts Ukraine-bound weapons already staged in Poland, WSJ reports.
The shipment includes over 2 dozen PAC-3 Patriot missiles, more than two dozen Stinger air-defense systems, Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, and over 90 AIM air-to-air missiles intended for use with Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets.
The shipment includes over 2 dozen PAC-3 Patriot missiles, more than two dozen Stinger air-defense systems, Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, and over 90 AIM air-to-air missiles intended for use with Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets.
US halts Ukraine-bound weapons already staged in Poland, WSJ reports
The shipment includes over two dozen PAC-3 Patriot missiles, more than two dozen Stinger air-defense systems, Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, and over 90 AIM air-to-air missiles intended for use with...
kyivindependent.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The betrayal of Ukraine continues, especially now that the world's media is looking elsewhere. More people need to be aware of this.
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Bit sweary this one... well, more than usual. Be warned.
From the Jonathan Pie: Back to the Studio Tour (2018).
From the Jonathan Pie: Back to the Studio Tour (2018).
June 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Bit sweary this one... well, more than usual. Be warned.
From the Jonathan Pie: Back to the Studio Tour (2018).
From the Jonathan Pie: Back to the Studio Tour (2018).