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Reeves given £27,000 donation from lobbying firm linked to Thames Water bidder KKR.
Companies don't donate, they buy access to policymakers to advance their interests.
No matter what politicians say, people see this as corruption.
Must ban all political donations.
archive.ph/BMaQ9
Companies don't donate, they buy access to policymakers to advance their interests.
No matter what politicians say, people see this as corruption.
Must ban all political donations.
archive.ph/BMaQ9
Reeves given £27,000 donation from lobbying firm linked to Thames Water bidder
The contributions raise fresh questions over transparency in Westminster lobbying
inews.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Reeves given £27,000 donation from lobbying firm linked to Thames Water bidder KKR.
Companies don't donate, they buy access to policymakers to advance their interests.
No matter what politicians say, people see this as corruption.
Must ban all political donations.
archive.ph/BMaQ9
Companies don't donate, they buy access to policymakers to advance their interests.
No matter what politicians say, people see this as corruption.
Must ban all political donations.
archive.ph/BMaQ9
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Farage is claiming ReformUK "really are now the party of working people".
So why do they want to block access to cheaper renewable energy?
Onshore & offshore wind with large-scale solar power are by far the cheapest ways to generate electricity in this country writes Prof Richard Murphy 👇
So why do they want to block access to cheaper renewable energy?
Onshore & offshore wind with large-scale solar power are by far the cheapest ways to generate electricity in this country writes Prof Richard Murphy 👇
An answer to Reform’s call for more expensive energy
Why are Reform UK so keen to push up energy prices, blocking the cheapest sources of energy, and giving control to international markets?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Farage is claiming ReformUK "really are now the party of working people".
So why do they want to block access to cheaper renewable energy?
Onshore & offshore wind with large-scale solar power are by far the cheapest ways to generate electricity in this country writes Prof Richard Murphy 👇
So why do they want to block access to cheaper renewable energy?
Onshore & offshore wind with large-scale solar power are by far the cheapest ways to generate electricity in this country writes Prof Richard Murphy 👇
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£536m NHS cataract contracts given to private operators. 5 companies dominate, 3 private equity (PE) owned.
£169m profit. Average profit margin 32%; range from 17% to 50%. £68m interest paid on PE debt
NHS becoming a shell doling out contracts.
Profiteering = money buys less.
Expand NHS capacity
£169m profit. Average profit margin 32%; range from 17% to 50%. £68m interest paid on PE debt
NHS becoming a shell doling out contracts.
Profiteering = money buys less.
Expand NHS capacity
Out of Sight – the hidden profits and conflicts of interest behind the outsourcing of NHS cataract care. — Centre for Health and the Public Interest
This report is the third in a series of studies looking at the outsourcing of NHS cataract care to the private sector. In this report we look at how the very rapid growth in private secto...
www.chpi.org.uk
May 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
£536m NHS cataract contracts given to private operators. 5 companies dominate, 3 private equity (PE) owned.
£169m profit. Average profit margin 32%; range from 17% to 50%. £68m interest paid on PE debt
NHS becoming a shell doling out contracts.
Profiteering = money buys less.
Expand NHS capacity
£169m profit. Average profit margin 32%; range from 17% to 50%. £68m interest paid on PE debt
NHS becoming a shell doling out contracts.
Profiteering = money buys less.
Expand NHS capacity
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The Reform Party wants to block wind & solar—the cheapest forms of energy. They want you to pay more for your electricity.
Rural Britain deserves cheaper bills, clean energy, and local jobs. That’s real 'reform'.
Prof Richard Murphy writes
Rural Britain deserves cheaper bills, clean energy, and local jobs. That’s real 'reform'.
Prof Richard Murphy writes
An answer to Reform’s call for more expensive energy
Why are Reform UK so keen to push up energy prices, blocking the cheapest sources of energy, and giving control to international markets?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The Reform Party wants to block wind & solar—the cheapest forms of energy. They want you to pay more for your electricity.
Rural Britain deserves cheaper bills, clean energy, and local jobs. That’s real 'reform'.
Prof Richard Murphy writes
Rural Britain deserves cheaper bills, clean energy, and local jobs. That’s real 'reform'.
Prof Richard Murphy writes
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Care home investors rake in billions from pensioners
96% of elderly care privatised. Private equity moving in.
Focus on short-term profits, cut wages/staff, low investment, poor care.
27% price hike. £1.5bn taken by shareholders.
Need integrated healthcare, not sharks.
archive.ph/0HR8Y
96% of elderly care privatised. Private equity moving in.
Focus on short-term profits, cut wages/staff, low investment, poor care.
27% price hike. £1.5bn taken by shareholders.
Need integrated healthcare, not sharks.
archive.ph/0HR8Y
Care home investors rake in billions from ‘cash cow’ pensioners
Care for the elderly has become an afterthought as investors chase maximum profit
www.telegraph.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Care home investors rake in billions from pensioners
96% of elderly care privatised. Private equity moving in.
Focus on short-term profits, cut wages/staff, low investment, poor care.
27% price hike. £1.5bn taken by shareholders.
Need integrated healthcare, not sharks.
archive.ph/0HR8Y
96% of elderly care privatised. Private equity moving in.
Focus on short-term profits, cut wages/staff, low investment, poor care.
27% price hike. £1.5bn taken by shareholders.
Need integrated healthcare, not sharks.
archive.ph/0HR8Y
@mrjamesob.bsky.social have I been asleep for about 5 years?! Can’t believe these calls are still taking place…
May 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social have I been asleep for about 5 years?! Can’t believe these calls are still taking place…
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Canadian and Australian right wing leaders both lose their seats within weeks.
Meanwhile UK Labour thinks going to the right is the way to win, even though the right reject them and the left are alienated by them.
Read the f*ing room.
More importantly, feel the threat from progressive voters.
Meanwhile UK Labour thinks going to the right is the way to win, even though the right reject them and the left are alienated by them.
Read the f*ing room.
More importantly, feel the threat from progressive voters.
May 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Canadian and Australian right wing leaders both lose their seats within weeks.
Meanwhile UK Labour thinks going to the right is the way to win, even though the right reject them and the left are alienated by them.
Read the f*ing room.
More importantly, feel the threat from progressive voters.
Meanwhile UK Labour thinks going to the right is the way to win, even though the right reject them and the left are alienated by them.
Read the f*ing room.
More importantly, feel the threat from progressive voters.
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A video is circulating online with claims it shows President Zelenskyy uttering an expletive when asked about President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Ukraine.
But the clip has been edited to mislead, and the Ukrainian leader says nothing of the sort.
But the clip has been edited to mislead, and the Ukrainian leader says nothing of the sort.
Downing Street video doesn’t show Volodymyr Zelenskyy using expletive to refer to Donald Trump - Full Fact
A clip being widely shared online, which appears to be a news report covering a moment where the Ukrainian president swore when asked about President Donald Trump, is fake.
buff.ly
March 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A video is circulating online with claims it shows President Zelenskyy uttering an expletive when asked about President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Ukraine.
But the clip has been edited to mislead, and the Ukrainian leader says nothing of the sort.
But the clip has been edited to mislead, and the Ukrainian leader says nothing of the sort.
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Good will prevail.
But only if we all stand up to be counted.
Fuck evil.
But only if we all stand up to be counted.
Fuck evil.
February 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Good will prevail.
But only if we all stand up to be counted.
Fuck evil.
But only if we all stand up to be counted.
Fuck evil.
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This is thuggery from Trump and Vance, plain and simple.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This is thuggery from Trump and Vance, plain and simple.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
Thd parallels are chilling: youtu.be/BCVK7LdI4ao?...
1947 anti-fascist film goes viral in wake of racist protest in Virginia
YouTube video by The Globe and Mail
youtu.be
February 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Thd parallels are chilling: youtu.be/BCVK7LdI4ao?...
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Fujitsu is targeting a lucrative contract renewal with HMRC worth over £200m.
Already makes millions from govt contacts.
Yet to pay any penalty for false conviction of postmasters in the Post Office scandal. No one prosecuted.
Corporate gravy train rolls on.
Already makes millions from govt contacts.
Yet to pay any penalty for false conviction of postmasters in the Post Office scandal. No one prosecuted.
Corporate gravy train rolls on.
Fujitsu public sector boss says supplier has advantage in HMRC bid despite Post Office scandal | Computer Weekly
Fujitsu public sector boss is banking on huge deals with HMRC, despite Post Office scandal after another lucrative year.
www.computerweekly.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Fujitsu is targeting a lucrative contract renewal with HMRC worth over £200m.
Already makes millions from govt contacts.
Yet to pay any penalty for false conviction of postmasters in the Post Office scandal. No one prosecuted.
Corporate gravy train rolls on.
Already makes millions from govt contacts.
Yet to pay any penalty for false conviction of postmasters in the Post Office scandal. No one prosecuted.
Corporate gravy train rolls on.
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Barclays CEO pay up from £4.3m to £10.5m.
Real average pay of UK workers unchanged since 2008.
Govts tell workers pay rises are inflationary, but that doesn't apply to exec pay, dividends, exec pay, share buybacks.
Their profiteering is our inflation and poverty.
It is class war.
Real average pay of UK workers unchanged since 2008.
Govts tell workers pay rises are inflationary, but that doesn't apply to exec pay, dividends, exec pay, share buybacks.
Their profiteering is our inflation and poverty.
It is class war.
Pay of Barclays CEO more than doubles to £10.5m as profits soar
Other top performers at group share £1.9bn bonus pool while 90,000 employees awarded £500 each in shares
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Barclays CEO pay up from £4.3m to £10.5m.
Real average pay of UK workers unchanged since 2008.
Govts tell workers pay rises are inflationary, but that doesn't apply to exec pay, dividends, exec pay, share buybacks.
Their profiteering is our inflation and poverty.
It is class war.
Real average pay of UK workers unchanged since 2008.
Govts tell workers pay rises are inflationary, but that doesn't apply to exec pay, dividends, exec pay, share buybacks.
Their profiteering is our inflation and poverty.
It is class war.
youtube.com/watch?v=Bu0i... This is what Labour are supposed to be about. Not performative cruelty and pandering to billionaires who won’t pay their taxes!
youtube.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=Bu0i... This is what Labour are supposed to be about. Not performative cruelty and pandering to billionaires who won’t pay their taxes!
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Palestinians just took the British “Blitz spirit” up a notch…
This video is just epic.
The beauty of the human spirit’s ability to overcome & thrive. 🇵🇸 ❤️
The beauty of the human spirit’s ability to overcome & thrive. 🇵🇸 ❤️
February 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Palestinians just took the British “Blitz spirit” up a notch…
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They really, really need to pin this on Farage. When you think of the 'big beasts' of Brexit bollocks, there's not really anyone else left in the game so it should be quite easy.
YouGov find just 30% of people think we were right to leave the EU. The lowest number yet.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
January 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
They really, really need to pin this on Farage. When you think of the 'big beasts' of Brexit bollocks, there's not really anyone else left in the game so it should be quite easy.
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While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
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“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs..”
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/fig...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/fig...
Fight back against fascism: how big money is threatening democracy
Fascism thrives when democracy falters. From funding Reform to vigilance, here’s how we protect our future
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs..”
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/fig...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/fig...
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Keir Starmer needs to introduce new laws to cap individual donations and bar corporate political funding before it’s too late
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
It’s not just Musk - we need to stop British billionaires bankrolling our politics
Keir Starmer needs to introduce new laws to cap individual donations and bar corporate political funding before it’s too late, writes former Electoral Commission David Howarth.
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Keir Starmer needs to introduce new laws to cap individual donations and bar corporate political funding before it’s too late
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
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📣 The media’s dangerous embrace of Farage: a critical look at BBC’s Question Time
The BBC’s platforming of Nigel Farage on Question Time promotes divisive and misleading rhetoric, distorting the debate on immigration
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
The BBC’s platforming of Nigel Farage on Question Time promotes divisive and misleading rhetoric, distorting the debate on immigration
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
The media’s dangerous embrace of Farage: a critical look at BBC’s Question Time
The BBC’s platforming of Nigel Farage on Question Time promotes divisive and misleading rhetoric, distorting the debate on immigration
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 12, 2024 at 7:36 PM
📣 The media’s dangerous embrace of Farage: a critical look at BBC’s Question Time
The BBC’s platforming of Nigel Farage on Question Time promotes divisive and misleading rhetoric, distorting the debate on immigration
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
The BBC’s platforming of Nigel Farage on Question Time promotes divisive and misleading rhetoric, distorting the debate on immigration
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the public want to leave the ECHR
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the public want to leave the ECHR
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
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Nigel Farage isn't the answer to our problems, Britain. He is the cause of them.
Until my country can work that very simple puzzle out we are doomed.
#bbcqt
Until my country can work that very simple puzzle out we are doomed.
#bbcqt
December 5, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Nigel Farage isn't the answer to our problems, Britain. He is the cause of them.
Until my country can work that very simple puzzle out we are doomed.
#bbcqt
Until my country can work that very simple puzzle out we are doomed.
#bbcqt
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“No, you won’t get any youth mobility.
Because even though I won easily… I still feel I have to do what the people who lost think.”
Because even though I won easily… I still feel I have to do what the people who lost think.”
November 29, 2024 at 6:57 PM
“No, you won’t get any youth mobility.
Because even though I won easily… I still feel I have to do what the people who lost think.”
Because even though I won easily… I still feel I have to do what the people who lost think.”
@mrjamesob.bsky.social “Get in the back of the van!”
November 28, 2024 at 12:34 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social “Get in the back of the van!”