Tracy Burge of Wiltshire
@tracyeb.bsky.social
Bookworm. Writer. EUropean.
I don't respond to direct messages.
I don't respond to direct messages.
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Every single Billionaire costs the UK the same as 80,000 disability benefits.
But they don't have any disabilities, just the ability to dodge as much tax as they like.
But they don't have any disabilities, just the ability to dodge as much tax as they like.
March 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Every single Billionaire costs the UK the same as 80,000 disability benefits.
But they don't have any disabilities, just the ability to dodge as much tax as they like.
But they don't have any disabilities, just the ability to dodge as much tax as they like.
World Book Day.
March 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
World Book Day.
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Please share. 🙏🏻
March 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Please share. 🙏🏻
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In light of Trump’s latest catastrophe, here’s a musical reinterpretation of the Star Spangled Banner by the brilliant Bill Bailey youtu.be/_dVFknALySA?...
Bill Bailey - Major / Minor (We Are Most Amused and Amazed 2018)
YouTube video by King's Trust Music
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March 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
In light of Trump’s latest catastrophe, here’s a musical reinterpretation of the Star Spangled Banner by the brilliant Bill Bailey youtu.be/_dVFknALySA?...
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“If Roosevelt had told Churchill to sue for peace on any terms with Adolf Hitler and to fork over Britain’s coal reserves to the United States in exchange for no American security guarantees, it might have approximated what Trump did to Zelensky.”
Opinion | A Day of American Infamy
A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.
www.nytimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“If Roosevelt had told Churchill to sue for peace on any terms with Adolf Hitler and to fork over Britain’s coal reserves to the United States in exchange for no American security guarantees, it might have approximated what Trump did to Zelensky.”
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Andrew Tate being allowed to come to the U.S. and avoid facing trial for sex trafficking in Romania is beyond stomach-churning. This man is a HUGE influencer and uses his platform/following to further abuse women who have accused him. Now he won’t face justice, reaffirming his lies to his followers
February 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Andrew Tate being allowed to come to the U.S. and avoid facing trial for sex trafficking in Romania is beyond stomach-churning. This man is a HUGE influencer and uses his platform/following to further abuse women who have accused him. Now he won’t face justice, reaffirming his lies to his followers
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Nationalising the Water Industry wouldn't cost anything, in fact it would make loads of money.
Your Water Bills are already £4bn higher than they need to be, and they are going up ANOTHER £6bn above inflation in the next 4 years.
So that's £10bn a year you would SAVE.
Your Water Bills are already £4bn higher than they need to be, and they are going up ANOTHER £6bn above inflation in the next 4 years.
So that's £10bn a year you would SAVE.
February 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Nationalising the Water Industry wouldn't cost anything, in fact it would make loads of money.
Your Water Bills are already £4bn higher than they need to be, and they are going up ANOTHER £6bn above inflation in the next 4 years.
So that's £10bn a year you would SAVE.
Your Water Bills are already £4bn higher than they need to be, and they are going up ANOTHER £6bn above inflation in the next 4 years.
So that's £10bn a year you would SAVE.
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We tried to warn you!
February 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We tried to warn you!
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NEW: In November, I wrote a Guardian column headlined 'How to Survive the Broligarchy'. Pretty much everything predicted has now come true. What I'm launching today is part handbook, how to protect ourselves? And part manifesto, how to fight back? Please join me.
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How to Survive the Broligarchy
Three months ago, I warned we were entering the age of technoauthoritarianism. It's now here. We can and must fight back.
open.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
NEW: In November, I wrote a Guardian column headlined 'How to Survive the Broligarchy'. Pretty much everything predicted has now come true. What I'm launching today is part handbook, how to protect ourselves? And part manifesto, how to fight back? Please join me.
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open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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“When fascism begins to creep in around us…. Trusting your instincts, naming the threat and sharing your fears isn't just cathartic - it's empowering. It might even save your life.”
No excuses. No equivocation. We call it what it is. And them what they are.
Very good letters in @theguardian.com
No excuses. No equivocation. We call it what it is. And them what they are.
Very good letters in @theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
“When fascism begins to creep in around us…. Trusting your instincts, naming the threat and sharing your fears isn't just cathartic - it's empowering. It might even save your life.”
No excuses. No equivocation. We call it what it is. And them what they are.
Very good letters in @theguardian.com
No excuses. No equivocation. We call it what it is. And them what they are.
Very good letters in @theguardian.com
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Friends are spotting these brilliant posters for #BlueSisters around London! @4thestatebooks.bsky.social @mattclacher.bsky.social @cocomellors.bsky.social #booksky #paperback #newbookrelease #booklovers #london
February 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Friends are spotting these brilliant posters for #BlueSisters around London! @4thestatebooks.bsky.social @mattclacher.bsky.social @cocomellors.bsky.social #booksky #paperback #newbookrelease #booklovers #london
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Boycott American products.
Boycott anyone that advertises on GB News.
Simple direct action that hits them where it hurts.
Financially.
Express your disgust with your wallet.
Boycott anyone that advertises on GB News.
Simple direct action that hits them where it hurts.
Financially.
Express your disgust with your wallet.
February 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Boycott American products.
Boycott anyone that advertises on GB News.
Simple direct action that hits them where it hurts.
Financially.
Express your disgust with your wallet.
Boycott anyone that advertises on GB News.
Simple direct action that hits them where it hurts.
Financially.
Express your disgust with your wallet.
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‘Who tells the story determines the story that gets told.’
In 2017 Common People, an anthology of working class memoir was our attempt to offer alternative narratives.
So much yet to be done.
See the work of @drdaveobrien.bsky.social
In 2017 Common People, an anthology of working class memoir was our attempt to offer alternative narratives.
So much yet to be done.
See the work of @drdaveobrien.bsky.social
Working-class creatives don’t stand a chance in UK today, leading artists warn
Exclusive: Analysis by the Guardian shows a third of major arts leaders were educated privately
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
‘Who tells the story determines the story that gets told.’
In 2017 Common People, an anthology of working class memoir was our attempt to offer alternative narratives.
So much yet to be done.
See the work of @drdaveobrien.bsky.social
In 2017 Common People, an anthology of working class memoir was our attempt to offer alternative narratives.
So much yet to be done.
See the work of @drdaveobrien.bsky.social
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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Scrap austerity – tax the super-rich instead
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Scrap austerity – tax the super-rich instead
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Scrap austerity – tax the super-rich instead
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco...
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Why are we still bankrolling outdated fossil fuels? #fundthefuture
February 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Why are we still bankrolling outdated fossil fuels? #fundthefuture
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Trump is an enemy of us all.
Europe needs to unite - and the UK needs to rejoin the EU.
If you want to see that happen… join European Movement UK right now. We’re driving this. ✊
Europe needs to unite - and the UK needs to rejoin the EU.
If you want to see that happen… join European Movement UK right now. We’re driving this. ✊
European Movement
We're the UK's largest pro-European movement. Our goal is to reverse the calamity of Brexit and restore relations with our European neighbours.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Trump is an enemy of us all.
Europe needs to unite - and the UK needs to rejoin the EU.
If you want to see that happen… join European Movement UK right now. We’re driving this. ✊
Europe needs to unite - and the UK needs to rejoin the EU.
If you want to see that happen… join European Movement UK right now. We’re driving this. ✊
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This is *exactly* what the UK government is failing to do.
Please read this thread to understand the critical risks at the heart of our democracy.
Please read this thread to understand the critical risks at the heart of our democracy.
February 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is *exactly* what the UK government is failing to do.
Please read this thread to understand the critical risks at the heart of our democracy.
Please read this thread to understand the critical risks at the heart of our democracy.
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This a great competition, dear to my heart (got an honorary mention many years ago) run by lovely people.
Polish off those bits of flash and enter.
Please share :)
Polish off those bits of flash and enter.
Please share :)
The Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize is open for entries until 28 February and will be judged by @taniahershman.bsky.social. The top ten will be published in the Fish Anthology which will be launched at WCLF this July
www.fishpublishing.com/competition/...
www.fishpublishing.com/competition/...
Flash Fiction Prize - Fish Publishing
Flash Fiction Contest online from Fish Publishing. 10 flash stories (300 words max) will be published in the annual Fish Anthology
www.fishpublishing.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This a great competition, dear to my heart (got an honorary mention many years ago) run by lovely people.
Polish off those bits of flash and enter.
Please share :)
Polish off those bits of flash and enter.
Please share :)
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🚑 Time to recognise paramedics as an official emergency service
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections | Brian McDaid
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections | Brian McDaid
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Time to recognise paramedics as an official emergency service
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🚑 Time to recognise paramedics as an official emergency service
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections | Brian McDaid
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections | Brian McDaid
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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"All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies."
Dr. John Arbuthnot. Physician and Satirist
#FamousScots
#RandomScotsHistory
#CitizenJournalism
Dr. John Arbuthnot. Physician and Satirist
#FamousScots
#RandomScotsHistory
#CitizenJournalism
Trump and Musk – dealers of disruption
Trump’s imperialistic rhetoric and Musk’s support of far-right parties: expect the unexpected
bylines.scot
February 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
"All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies."
Dr. John Arbuthnot. Physician and Satirist
#FamousScots
#RandomScotsHistory
#CitizenJournalism
Dr. John Arbuthnot. Physician and Satirist
#FamousScots
#RandomScotsHistory
#CitizenJournalism