Andy Harrison
@andyh1995.bsky.social
29 going on 50. Reading, football, leftie, kickboxing and climbing mountains ⛰️
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2024-25: the richest fifth paid 30% of gross household income in direct taxes, poorest fifth 16%.
The richest fifth paid 11% of disposable income in indirect taxes, poorest fifth 27%.
The poorest pay higher proportion of income in taxes.
Can't revive economy on that.
Must redistribute.
The richest fifth paid 11% of disposable income in indirect taxes, poorest fifth 27%.
The poorest pay higher proportion of income in taxes.
Can't revive economy on that.
Must redistribute.
researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk
March 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
2024-25: the richest fifth paid 30% of gross household income in direct taxes, poorest fifth 16%.
The richest fifth paid 11% of disposable income in indirect taxes, poorest fifth 27%.
The poorest pay higher proportion of income in taxes.
Can't revive economy on that.
Must redistribute.
The richest fifth paid 11% of disposable income in indirect taxes, poorest fifth 27%.
The poorest pay higher proportion of income in taxes.
Can't revive economy on that.
Must redistribute.
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Walz: If trade is so bad with Canada. He was the guy who signed the deal. I think this is how he ran business.The one thing is his claim that he's the business president. He is the worst possible business executive that I have ever witnessed
March 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Walz: If trade is so bad with Canada. He was the guy who signed the deal. I think this is how he ran business.The one thing is his claim that he's the business president. He is the worst possible business executive that I have ever witnessed
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you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
March 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
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All 27 EU leaders have now arrived at today's special European Council summit in Brussels, as the bloc tries to agree on a new defense plan and show support for Ukraine.
Von der Leyen told reporters that it's "a watershed moment for Europe."
Follow every twist and turn: ow.ly/8Wo450VbIAa
Von der Leyen told reporters that it's "a watershed moment for Europe."
Follow every twist and turn: ow.ly/8Wo450VbIAa
March 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
All 27 EU leaders have now arrived at today's special European Council summit in Brussels, as the bloc tries to agree on a new defense plan and show support for Ukraine.
Von der Leyen told reporters that it's "a watershed moment for Europe."
Follow every twist and turn: ow.ly/8Wo450VbIAa
Von der Leyen told reporters that it's "a watershed moment for Europe."
Follow every twist and turn: ow.ly/8Wo450VbIAa
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Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
March 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
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MEUSER: You've got Trudeau saying how the president is making a dumb move. That's bad diplomacy.
SANCHEZ: I'm not sure how it's good diplomacy to say that a neighboring country should be the 51st state and that you're gonna impose economic hardship to achieve that goal.
SANCHEZ: I'm not sure how it's good diplomacy to say that a neighboring country should be the 51st state and that you're gonna impose economic hardship to achieve that goal.
March 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
MEUSER: You've got Trudeau saying how the president is making a dumb move. That's bad diplomacy.
SANCHEZ: I'm not sure how it's good diplomacy to say that a neighboring country should be the 51st state and that you're gonna impose economic hardship to achieve that goal.
SANCHEZ: I'm not sure how it's good diplomacy to say that a neighboring country should be the 51st state and that you're gonna impose economic hardship to achieve that goal.
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Always confused when UK commentators seek to understand what Farage says and does purely on the basis of domestic political tactics.
Perhaps the man just means what he says? As in, he sympathizes with Russia, resents Zelensky, loathes the EU, &thinks of Trump as a kindred spirit?
Perhaps the man just means what he says? As in, he sympathizes with Russia, resents Zelensky, loathes the EU, &thinks of Trump as a kindred spirit?
March 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Always confused when UK commentators seek to understand what Farage says and does purely on the basis of domestic political tactics.
Perhaps the man just means what he says? As in, he sympathizes with Russia, resents Zelensky, loathes the EU, &thinks of Trump as a kindred spirit?
Perhaps the man just means what he says? As in, he sympathizes with Russia, resents Zelensky, loathes the EU, &thinks of Trump as a kindred spirit?
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Nigel Farage triggered a backlash today after he suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Donald Trump would have gone better if the Ukrainian president had worn a suit to the White House.
Farage says ‘rude’ Zelenskyy should have worn a suit to stop Trump clash
Reform UK leader says the U.S. president is “incredibly old fashioned” about dress codes.
www.politico.eu
March 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Nigel Farage triggered a backlash today after he suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Donald Trump would have gone better if the Ukrainian president had worn a suit to the White House.
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New law to ban bonuses for polluting water bosses in England, says UK govt.
Unenforceable, as I said in parliament. Thames Water has said that it will circumvent by increasing base pay of bosses.
Best options are customer-elected directors on company boards, customer vote on exec pay.
Unenforceable, as I said in parliament. Thames Water has said that it will circumvent by increasing base pay of bosses.
Best options are customer-elected directors on company boards, customer vote on exec pay.
New law to ban bonuses for polluting water bosses
The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 has today received Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators to tackle pollution.
www.gov.uk
February 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
New law to ban bonuses for polluting water bosses in England, says UK govt.
Unenforceable, as I said in parliament. Thames Water has said that it will circumvent by increasing base pay of bosses.
Best options are customer-elected directors on company boards, customer vote on exec pay.
Unenforceable, as I said in parliament. Thames Water has said that it will circumvent by increasing base pay of bosses.
Best options are customer-elected directors on company boards, customer vote on exec pay.
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Robbed and taken for mugs!
Everyone should refuse to pay the increase, everyone!… 🤬
Everyone should refuse to pay the increase, everyone!… 🤬
February 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Robbed and taken for mugs!
Everyone should refuse to pay the increase, everyone!… 🤬
Everyone should refuse to pay the increase, everyone!… 🤬
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A former Soviet spy says that Trump was indeed recruited to the KGB 38 years ago by his department. He was given a codename, 'Krasnov'. We checked, and the source was indeed a KBG intelligence officer at the time. Read about it in my @bylinetimes.bsky.social report: bylinetimes.com/2025/02/21/d...
Donald Trump Was Recruited by the KGB Under Codename 'Krasnov' Claims Former Soviet Spy Chief
A former senior KGB spy chief claims Trump was recruited in 1987 due to his role as a prominent US businessman
bylinetimes.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A former Soviet spy says that Trump was indeed recruited to the KGB 38 years ago by his department. He was given a codename, 'Krasnov'. We checked, and the source was indeed a KBG intelligence officer at the time. Read about it in my @bylinetimes.bsky.social report: bylinetimes.com/2025/02/21/d...
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🚨🚨 Rightwing New York Post Front Cover got it totally right for once. 👇
February 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🚨🚨 Rightwing New York Post Front Cover got it totally right for once. 👇
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Trump again raises idea of running for an unconstitutional third term. The suggestion followed a stretch of days in which Trump referred to himself as a king and quoted a dictator in suggesting that he was immune from following laws www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump again raises idea of running for an unconstitutional third term
The suggestion followed a stretch of days in which Trump referred to himself as a king and quoted a dictator in suggesting that he was immune from following laws.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Trump again raises idea of running for an unconstitutional third term. The suggestion followed a stretch of days in which Trump referred to himself as a king and quoted a dictator in suggesting that he was immune from following laws www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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“We are witnessing a very sad moment in American history. The President of the United States is aligning himself with the dictator of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to undermine the independence of Ukraine and its democracy”
February 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
“We are witnessing a very sad moment in American history. The President of the United States is aligning himself with the dictator of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to undermine the independence of Ukraine and its democracy”
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Sharp summit from the Chamonix Valley… ⛰️⛰️
#photography #bluesky #nature #art #landscape #mountains #sunset
#photography #bluesky #nature #art #landscape #mountains #sunset
February 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Sharp summit from the Chamonix Valley… ⛰️⛰️
#photography #bluesky #nature #art #landscape #mountains #sunset
#photography #bluesky #nature #art #landscape #mountains #sunset
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Feels a bit like Jan 6, except this time without the naïve belief that everyone would abandon Trump once his depravity became undeniable.
February 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Feels a bit like Jan 6, except this time without the naïve belief that everyone would abandon Trump once his depravity became undeniable.
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Blumenthal: "What world is he living in? It is not only contrary to the facts and the truth but utterly despicable. A disgusting betrayal of a country that has bled and fought and died for freedom ... the president's surrender is pathetic and weak."
February 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Blumenthal: "What world is he living in? It is not only contrary to the facts and the truth but utterly despicable. A disgusting betrayal of a country that has bled and fought and died for freedom ... the president's surrender is pathetic and weak."
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This is incredibly smart by @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social, a lesson Democrats have to learn fast.
There will be no a-ha moment for the electorate. You can't wait around for people to realize how bad it is if they'll invariably wind up blaming the Reverse Vampires. You just have to fight, right now.
There will be no a-ha moment for the electorate. You can't wait around for people to realize how bad it is if they'll invariably wind up blaming the Reverse Vampires. You just have to fight, right now.
February 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This is incredibly smart by @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social, a lesson Democrats have to learn fast.
There will be no a-ha moment for the electorate. You can't wait around for people to realize how bad it is if they'll invariably wind up blaming the Reverse Vampires. You just have to fight, right now.
There will be no a-ha moment for the electorate. You can't wait around for people to realize how bad it is if they'll invariably wind up blaming the Reverse Vampires. You just have to fight, right now.