Adrian Widdowson
@adrianprgreen.bsky.social
For public ownership of public services, policies to protect the planet, and a good and safe life for all the human family. Shameless idealist. Apologies, but I may block anyone sending me DMs.
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social: "Margaret Thatcher said there's no such thing as society. And then The Tories over 14 years shut the community centres down."
December 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social: "Margaret Thatcher said there's no such thing as society. And then The Tories over 14 years shut the community centres down."
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My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
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I just learnt that over £100,000 of NHS funds have been wasted on defending bullying instead of paying frontline staff fairly.
Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Say no to bullying of NHS staff
Treatment of striking NHS staff
This helps to explain the treatment of NHS workers on strike in Gloucestershire in recent months.
A small but mighty group of workers have been on strike since...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I just learnt that over £100,000 of NHS funds have been wasted on defending bullying instead of paying frontline staff fairly.
Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child & even worse - these changes were introduced by the government without consultation, warning and no evidence base
🚨This is not what I expect from a Labour government
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
Devastating cuts for some of most vulnerable children in England is not what I expect from Labour
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child & even worse - these changes were introduced by the government without consultation, warning and no evidence base
@profaliceroberts.bsky.social Reading your book Domination (highly recommended!) I am struck by the parallel between the Roman collegia as described on pp 248-9 and the Guilds and Companies found in mediaeval England. I'm a member of the York Guild of Scriveners, so I've learned a little about them.
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
@profaliceroberts.bsky.social Reading your book Domination (highly recommended!) I am struck by the parallel between the Roman collegia as described on pp 248-9 and the Guilds and Companies found in mediaeval England. I'm a member of the York Guild of Scriveners, so I've learned a little about them.
I've had enough. The UK is a rich country, so why are our schools falling apart, our hospitals understaffed and millions struggling to get by?
The 0.1% and corporations are robbing us blind.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/budgetforthe...
The 0.1% and corporations are robbing us blind.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/budgetforthe...
Demand a budget for the 99.9%
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I've had enough. The UK is a rich country, so why are our schools falling apart, our hospitals understaffed and millions struggling to get by?
The 0.1% and corporations are robbing us blind.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/budgetforthe...
The 0.1% and corporations are robbing us blind.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/budgetforthe...
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So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
'Just getting started': Zack Polanski reacts as Greens SECOND in new poll
ZACK Polanski has welcomed a new poll putting his party in second place at Westminster.
www.thenational.scot
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
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Did you spot it?
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
No new PFI in Neighbourhood Health Services | We Own It
Wes Streeting: do not use a “Public Private Partnership” to finance Neighbourhood Health Centres
weownit.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Did you spot it?
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
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For years, there's been a massive over-emphasis on food miles, and a massive under-emphasis on food type.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
Remember this, whenever someone says "alternative proteins - yuck!"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Beef, pork, chicken: the world loves cheap meat. If people knew what really goes in it, that love affair would be over | Devi Sridhar
Antibiotic use in farming is now rampant. How meat is produced in China may mean the drugs you need here won’t work, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburg...
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
For years, there's been a massive over-emphasis on food miles, and a massive under-emphasis on food type.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
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Another day. Another clutching of pearls hit piece.
Today courtesy of the Times. I'm not sure if the Daily Mail or the Express are on the rota tomorrow?
You know what to do:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Today courtesy of the Times. I'm not sure if the Daily Mail or the Express are on the rota tomorrow?
You know what to do:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Another day. Another clutching of pearls hit piece.
Today courtesy of the Times. I'm not sure if the Daily Mail or the Express are on the rota tomorrow?
You know what to do:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Today courtesy of the Times. I'm not sure if the Daily Mail or the Express are on the rota tomorrow?
You know what to do:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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They’ve leaked this today thinking the country’s eyes are going to be elsewhere. Don’t let them get away with it.
You cannot take a political party tasked with managing OUR hard earned money seriously if they are going to announce a nonsense £90 billion tax giveaway only to dump it weeks later due to its total lack of credibility.
Reform UK Ltd will bankrupt this country.
Reform UK Ltd will bankrupt this country.
October 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
They’ve leaked this today thinking the country’s eyes are going to be elsewhere. Don’t let them get away with it.
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Obama: "When you see an administration suggest that ordinary street crime is an insurrection or a terrorist act, that is a genuine effort to weaken how we have understood democracy."
October 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Obama: "When you see an administration suggest that ordinary street crime is an insurrection or a terrorist act, that is a genuine effort to weaken how we have understood democracy."
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🚨Urgent: Thames Water want permission from Ofwat to ILLEGALLY pollute rivers and seas until 2040.
🤮They want your bills to fill their pockets with gold, while they fill your rivers with sewage.
✍️Sign now. Tell Ofwat to say NO to Thames Water before Tuesday 21st October.
🤮They want your bills to fill their pockets with gold, while they fill your rivers with sewage.
✍️Sign now. Tell Ofwat to say NO to Thames Water before Tuesday 21st October.
Thames Water want to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO.
Thames water want to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years
weownit.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🚨Urgent: Thames Water want permission from Ofwat to ILLEGALLY pollute rivers and seas until 2040.
🤮They want your bills to fill their pockets with gold, while they fill your rivers with sewage.
✍️Sign now. Tell Ofwat to say NO to Thames Water before Tuesday 21st October.
🤮They want your bills to fill their pockets with gold, while they fill your rivers with sewage.
✍️Sign now. Tell Ofwat to say NO to Thames Water before Tuesday 21st October.
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With more #Brexit travel disruption on the horizon, time for #Labour to reconsider restoring #FreedomOfMovement, says this @bradfordtanda.bsky.social letter: “Could prove popular for a Government struggling in the polls.” #SingleMarket #RejoinEU
October 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
With more #Brexit travel disruption on the horizon, time for #Labour to reconsider restoring #FreedomOfMovement, says this @bradfordtanda.bsky.social letter: “Could prove popular for a Government struggling in the polls.” #SingleMarket #RejoinEU
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⚡️Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity.
Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.
Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.
Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity
Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.
kyivindependent.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
⚡️Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity.
Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.
Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.
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Today Leeds followed our forebears who kicked Oswald Moseley and his Facists out of the city at the Battle of Holbeck Moor and stood up to racism, the far right and said loud and clear”Refugees are welcome here”. This is Leeds
October 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today Leeds followed our forebears who kicked Oswald Moseley and his Facists out of the city at the Battle of Holbeck Moor and stood up to racism, the far right and said loud and clear”Refugees are welcome here”. This is Leeds
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Greta Thunberg after being released #FreedomFlotilla
October 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Greta Thunberg after being released #FreedomFlotilla
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We don’t need 99% of the country to sit down
just 3.5% actively resisting can topple a system.
In the U.S., that’s 11.5 million people.
Atlanta area alone have 6.4 million.
SHARE THIS POST & let people know
the tipping point is closer than you think.
#GeneralStrike #Epstein #Medicaid
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We don’t need 99% of the country to sit down
just 3.5% actively resisting can topple a system.
In the U.S., that’s 11.5 million people.
Atlanta area alone have 6.4 million.
SHARE THIS POST & let people know
the tipping point is closer than you think.
#GeneralStrike #Epstein #Medicaid
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October 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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We don’t need 99% of the country to sit down
just 3.5% actively resisting can topple a system.
In the U.S., that’s 11.5 million people.
Atlanta area alone have 6.4 million.
SHARE THIS POST & let people know
the tipping point is closer than you think.
#GeneralStrike #Epstein #Medicaid
.
We don’t need 99% of the country to sit down
just 3.5% actively resisting can topple a system.
In the U.S., that’s 11.5 million people.
Atlanta area alone have 6.4 million.
SHARE THIS POST & let people know
the tipping point is closer than you think.
#GeneralStrike #Epstein #Medicaid
.
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My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
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England nationalized rail passenger services lease carriages from rolling stock companies (ROSCOs).
87% of rolling stock controlled by 3 Luxembourg companies.
Paid £1.282bn dividends in last 3 yrs. Not taxed in UK.
Privatization has hollowed out the UK - Taxes lost, it is all about exploitation.
87% of rolling stock controlled by 3 Luxembourg companies.
Paid £1.282bn dividends in last 3 yrs. Not taxed in UK.
Privatization has hollowed out the UK - Taxes lost, it is all about exploitation.
If the government wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership
Successive governments clobber households and small businesses by hiking interest rates to manage inflation, but don’t inconvenience corporations.
leftfootforward.org
October 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
England nationalized rail passenger services lease carriages from rolling stock companies (ROSCOs).
87% of rolling stock controlled by 3 Luxembourg companies.
Paid £1.282bn dividends in last 3 yrs. Not taxed in UK.
Privatization has hollowed out the UK - Taxes lost, it is all about exploitation.
87% of rolling stock controlled by 3 Luxembourg companies.
Paid £1.282bn dividends in last 3 yrs. Not taxed in UK.
Privatization has hollowed out the UK - Taxes lost, it is all about exploitation.
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The PFI disaster
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
Fears of new PFI-style ‘disaster’ as firms handed £6m to advise on using private funds for NHS clinics
Exclusive: Consultants and lawyers hired to advise on using public-private partnerships to build ‘neighbourhood health centres’ in England
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The PFI disaster
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
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British media pumps out daily propaganda pieces for Farage, fails to offer *any scrutiny* and basically legitimises rampant racism, then puts on its ‘innocent face’ and clutches its pearls at the rise of the far right…
What a grim betrayal of our democracy.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
What a grim betrayal of our democracy.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
Reform, with 0.7% of all MPs, featured in 25% of BBC's recent 10pm news bulletins
Astonishingly, a party with 18 times as many MPs as Reform has received one-third less coverage on BBC News at 10.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
British media pumps out daily propaganda pieces for Farage, fails to offer *any scrutiny* and basically legitimises rampant racism, then puts on its ‘innocent face’ and clutches its pearls at the rise of the far right…
What a grim betrayal of our democracy.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
What a grim betrayal of our democracy.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...