Arthur Assendune
@arthurassendune.bsky.social
Retired. Ex Tutor, Engineer, Regulations, Standards, Environment, left leaning. Capitalism is incompatible with a healthy, survivable planet. DMs ignored. Reposts not necessarily endorsement. Only my opinions. Born at 312 ppm.
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Excellent piece. Europe is losing time while still deluding itself over Trump not actually being on Putins side.
Just sent out this free piece. When the stories of the 28-point plan were first written, too many people went into overdrive to try and make excuses for Trump (He was not informed! He was not involved!). open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
We Seem Intent On Making Excuses For Trump Until He Destroys Us
Phillips’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Excellent piece. Europe is losing time while still deluding itself over Trump not actually being on Putins side.
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As if they keep writing all these headlines - and our membership numbers and polling just keeps shooting up. 🚀
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
As if they keep writing all these headlines - and our membership numbers and polling just keeps shooting up. 🚀
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The FT has asked whether the global economy can survive another shock. That’s the question of our time. In this video, I explain why that’s a dangerous illusion, how neoliberal policy has made us fragile, and why only courageous governments can prevent systemic collapse. youtu.be/a8qtW9by3Wk?...
What Happens If The Economy Crashes Again?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
October 12, 2025 at 6:16 AM
The FT has asked whether the global economy can survive another shock. That’s the question of our time. In this video, I explain why that’s a dangerous illusion, how neoliberal policy has made us fragile, and why only courageous governments can prevent systemic collapse. youtu.be/a8qtW9by3Wk?...
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One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny":
Listen for dangerous words.
Listen for dangerous words.
October 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny":
Listen for dangerous words.
Listen for dangerous words.
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Prime example of exceptionalism which is hampering a realistic examination of Brexit.
It seems the UK haulage industry has been dependent on illegal working in our jurisdiction to keep going.
With EES and Etias, that will end.
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H/t @orynski.eu
It seems the UK haulage industry has been dependent on illegal working in our jurisdiction to keep going.
With EES and Etias, that will end.
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H/t @orynski.eu
September 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Prime example of exceptionalism which is hampering a realistic examination of Brexit.
It seems the UK haulage industry has been dependent on illegal working in our jurisdiction to keep going.
With EES and Etias, that will end.
🧵
H/t @orynski.eu
It seems the UK haulage industry has been dependent on illegal working in our jurisdiction to keep going.
With EES and Etias, that will end.
🧵
H/t @orynski.eu
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Led By Donkeys have got Fartrage's number.
September 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Led By Donkeys have got Fartrage's number.
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Patriotism:
National Front
British National Party
UK Independent Party
Brexit
Reform UK Ltd
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National Front
British National Party
UK Independent Party
Brexit
Reform UK Ltd
🙄
September 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Patriotism:
National Front
British National Party
UK Independent Party
Brexit
Reform UK Ltd
🙄
National Front
British National Party
UK Independent Party
Brexit
Reform UK Ltd
🙄
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A brilliant and important read. 👇👇
NEW
The UK constitution is even more vulnerable than the US constitution
In the face of an illiberal radical assault, what has happened politically in America could easily happen in the UK
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
The UK constitution is even more vulnerable than the US constitution
In the face of an illiberal radical assault, what has happened politically in America could easily happen in the UK
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
August 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A brilliant and important read. 👇👇
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You've GOT to be kidding me!
The Conservatives - who oversaw every single thing on this list - are trying to claim that only the Conservatives would "stop the madness" - that they created...?
So incredulity aside, what about the list itself?
Let's go Debunking! 1/34
The Conservatives - who oversaw every single thing on this list - are trying to claim that only the Conservatives would "stop the madness" - that they created...?
So incredulity aside, what about the list itself?
Let's go Debunking! 1/34
August 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
You've GOT to be kidding me!
The Conservatives - who oversaw every single thing on this list - are trying to claim that only the Conservatives would "stop the madness" - that they created...?
So incredulity aside, what about the list itself?
Let's go Debunking! 1/34
The Conservatives - who oversaw every single thing on this list - are trying to claim that only the Conservatives would "stop the madness" - that they created...?
So incredulity aside, what about the list itself?
Let's go Debunking! 1/34
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A very good analysis of where we are now. And why.
“It is a portrait of two Britains, one of which barely comprehends the challenges facing the other.” My @theobserveruk.bsky.social column: observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Britain’s social fabric has been torn but it’s just easie...
The real causes of serious problems are ignored and those responsible are let off the hook
observer.co.uk
August 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A very good analysis of where we are now. And why.
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I regret to inform you that Starmer’s been tweeting dehumanising videos of migrants again.
These videos have been shown to increase support for Reform, by increasing salience of migration.
He has to go.
These videos have been shown to increase support for Reform, by increasing salience of migration.
He has to go.
August 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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I regret to inform you that Starmer’s been tweeting dehumanising videos of migrants again.
These videos have been shown to increase support for Reform, by increasing salience of migration.
He has to go.
These videos have been shown to increase support for Reform, by increasing salience of migration.
He has to go.
August 9, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I regret to inform you that Starmer’s been tweeting dehumanising videos of migrants again.
These videos have been shown to increase support for Reform, by increasing salience of migration.
He has to go.
These videos have been shown to increase support for Reform, by increasing salience of migration.
He has to go.
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Sorry to burden you with another jaw-dropping scandal. But what the government intends to do to chemicals regulation in the UK is chilling. Its consultation was slipped out so quietly that most of us missed it. When I read it, I saw why.
This week's column:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Want to import toxic chemicals into Britain with scant scrutiny? Labour says: go right ahead | George Monbiot
Jacob Rees-Mogg’s Tory fantasy of a post-Brexit bonfire of regulations is coming true. Our bodies and ecosystems will pay the price, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Sorry to burden you with another jaw-dropping scandal. But what the government intends to do to chemicals regulation in the UK is chilling. Its consultation was slipped out so quietly that most of us missed it. When I read it, I saw why.
This week's column:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Anyone up for supporting this, I am, please share. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Jeremy Corbyn
Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Anyone up for supporting this, I am, please share. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Not just excess, it’s a system built to keep people hungry so the rich can keep feasting. But the masses are waking up.
Powerful video…
Powerful video…
June 30, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Not just excess, it’s a system built to keep people hungry so the rich can keep feasting. But the masses are waking up.
Powerful video…
Powerful video…
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"On Tyranny" free resources to use and to share, now or any time
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June 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"On Tyranny" free resources to use and to share, now or any time
snyder.substack.com/p/on-tyranny...
snyder.substack.com/p/on-tyranny...
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What is #ClimateChange?
Why we need to take #ClimateAction
Watch ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0XT...
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What is Climate Change? (explainer video with extra detail)
YouTube video by My Zero Carbon
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June 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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✍️ Lives of quiet desperation: what the government doesn’t get
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
By Barbara Morrison
@cirenvenus.bsky.social
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
By Barbara Morrison
@cirenvenus.bsky.social
Lives of quiet desperation: what the government doesn’t get
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
✍️ Lives of quiet desperation: what the government doesn’t get
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
By Barbara Morrison
@cirenvenus.bsky.social
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
By Barbara Morrison
@cirenvenus.bsky.social
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Lives of quiet desperation: what the government doesn’t get
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
By Barbara Morrison
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
By Barbara Morrison
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Lives of quiet desperation: what the government doesn’t get
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Lives of quiet desperation: what the government doesn’t get
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
By Barbara Morrison
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Voters hoped for real change, but face more cuts, broken promises, and politics-as-usual – despair deepens across the UK
By Barbara Morrison
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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Financial crime in the UK.
$2trn to $5.5trn dirty money laundered globally.
40% through the UK, its Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories.
Govt can take out Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to chase crooks.
2017-2025: 7 UWOs, none since 2019, no prosecutions.
Laws not enforced on the City.
$2trn to $5.5trn dirty money laundered globally.
40% through the UK, its Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories.
Govt can take out Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to chase crooks.
2017-2025: 7 UWOs, none since 2019, no prosecutions.
Laws not enforced on the City.
Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
leftfootforward.org
May 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Financial crime in the UK.
$2trn to $5.5trn dirty money laundered globally.
40% through the UK, its Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories.
Govt can take out Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to chase crooks.
2017-2025: 7 UWOs, none since 2019, no prosecutions.
Laws not enforced on the City.
$2trn to $5.5trn dirty money laundered globally.
40% through the UK, its Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories.
Govt can take out Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to chase crooks.
2017-2025: 7 UWOs, none since 2019, no prosecutions.
Laws not enforced on the City.
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Between 2011 and 2023, 816 care homes in England were forcibly closed by the regulator for poor standards and harms to residents.
804 were owned by for-profit entities. 30% -40% of fees vanish in profits, leaving less for services.
Profits and care don't mix.
804 were owned by for-profit entities. 30% -40% of fees vanish in profits, leaving less for services.
Profits and care don't mix.
New analysis: most care homes closed by industry regulator are run
A new analysis led by researchers at the University of Oxford and funded by the Nuffield Foundation has found that virtually all care homes forced to close in England by the Care Quality Commission
www.ox.ac.uk
May 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Between 2011 and 2023, 816 care homes in England were forcibly closed by the regulator for poor standards and harms to residents.
804 were owned by for-profit entities. 30% -40% of fees vanish in profits, leaving less for services.
Profits and care don't mix.
804 were owned by for-profit entities. 30% -40% of fees vanish in profits, leaving less for services.
Profits and care don't mix.
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I am SO frightened and SO fearful about this !!!
I know most ppl on here will feel the same. Please join @everydoctor.org.uk and @weownit.org who work tirelessly for the NHS (free at the point of use).
(Are there any other pro NHS organisations I should promote?)
I am SO frightened and SO fearful about this !!!
I know most ppl on here will feel the same. Please join @everydoctor.org.uk and @weownit.org who work tirelessly for the NHS (free at the point of use).
(Are there any other pro NHS organisations I should promote?)
UK government withholding details of Palantir contract
KPMG is being paid £8 million to promote Peter Thiel’s tech in NHS hospitals – but we’re being forced to fight for information about this public contract.
open.substack.com
May 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
I am SO frightened and SO fearful about this !!!
I know most ppl on here will feel the same. Please join @everydoctor.org.uk and @weownit.org who work tirelessly for the NHS (free at the point of use).
(Are there any other pro NHS organisations I should promote?)
I am SO frightened and SO fearful about this !!!
I know most ppl on here will feel the same. Please join @everydoctor.org.uk and @weownit.org who work tirelessly for the NHS (free at the point of use).
(Are there any other pro NHS organisations I should promote?)
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"And what of their beloved Brexit?
So far, annually, it has delivered a 5% plunge in GDP (CER), a £27 billion loss of exports (LSE) and a 15% reduction in trade (OBR)."
So far, annually, it has delivered a 5% plunge in GDP (CER), a £27 billion loss of exports (LSE) and a 15% reduction in trade (OBR)."
Letter: Let’s make ‘Brexit betrayal’ off-limits
Letter to the editor
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"And what of their beloved Brexit?
So far, annually, it has delivered a 5% plunge in GDP (CER), a £27 billion loss of exports (LSE) and a 15% reduction in trade (OBR)."
So far, annually, it has delivered a 5% plunge in GDP (CER), a £27 billion loss of exports (LSE) and a 15% reduction in trade (OBR)."
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To arm ourselves against Reform’s rise to power, we need first to recognise the most vulnerable parts of our current political landscape…
Six warnings about the rise of Farage
To arm ourselves against Reform’s rise to power, we need first to recognise the most vulnerable parts of our current political landscape
westenglandbylines.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
To arm ourselves against Reform’s rise to power, we need first to recognise the most vulnerable parts of our current political landscape…