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Wealth taxes aren't some wild, untested idea.
In fact, they already have them in 🇫🇷 France to 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇪🇸 Spain, and 🇨🇭Switzerland.
Here's what we can learn from them.
In fact, they already have them in 🇫🇷 France to 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇪🇸 Spain, and 🇨🇭Switzerland.
Here's what we can learn from them.
December 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Wealth taxes aren't some wild, untested idea.
In fact, they already have them in 🇫🇷 France to 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇪🇸 Spain, and 🇨🇭Switzerland.
Here's what we can learn from them.
In fact, they already have them in 🇫🇷 France to 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇪🇸 Spain, and 🇨🇭Switzerland.
Here's what we can learn from them.
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The govt says it’s taxing the super-rich… but it doesn’t seem to know what that means.
Last week the Chancellor was asked about her Budget's impact on the richest 1%, she said they only analyse impact by deciles (10% slices of the pop).
🧵Here's why that's a BIG problem... 1/9
Last week the Chancellor was asked about her Budget's impact on the richest 1%, she said they only analyse impact by deciles (10% slices of the pop).
🧵Here's why that's a BIG problem... 1/9
December 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The govt says it’s taxing the super-rich… but it doesn’t seem to know what that means.
Last week the Chancellor was asked about her Budget's impact on the richest 1%, she said they only analyse impact by deciles (10% slices of the pop).
🧵Here's why that's a BIG problem... 1/9
Last week the Chancellor was asked about her Budget's impact on the richest 1%, she said they only analyse impact by deciles (10% slices of the pop).
🧵Here's why that's a BIG problem... 1/9
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I’m not often lost for words but…
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’m not often lost for words but…
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Is Keir Starmer upholding his promises on House of Lords reform?
During a grilling by MPs on his record as PM, Starmer insisted the 'overarching work to reduce the size of the House of Lords is ongoing'
Last week he appointed 25 new Labour peers, including former No10 aides
During a grilling by MPs on his record as PM, Starmer insisted the 'overarching work to reduce the size of the House of Lords is ongoing'
Last week he appointed 25 new Labour peers, including former No10 aides
December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Is Keir Starmer upholding his promises on House of Lords reform?
During a grilling by MPs on his record as PM, Starmer insisted the 'overarching work to reduce the size of the House of Lords is ongoing'
Last week he appointed 25 new Labour peers, including former No10 aides
During a grilling by MPs on his record as PM, Starmer insisted the 'overarching work to reduce the size of the House of Lords is ongoing'
Last week he appointed 25 new Labour peers, including former No10 aides
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I saw this and had to check it wasn't faked or a spoof. Sadly, it is real.
Every time I think Trump has reached the nadir of decency and propriety, some hellish trapdoor opens, revealing a hitherto undiscovered sub-basement of obscenity and barbarity. ~AA
Every time I think Trump has reached the nadir of decency and propriety, some hellish trapdoor opens, revealing a hitherto undiscovered sub-basement of obscenity and barbarity. ~AA
December 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I saw this and had to check it wasn't faked or a spoof. Sadly, it is real.
Every time I think Trump has reached the nadir of decency and propriety, some hellish trapdoor opens, revealing a hitherto undiscovered sub-basement of obscenity and barbarity. ~AA
Every time I think Trump has reached the nadir of decency and propriety, some hellish trapdoor opens, revealing a hitherto undiscovered sub-basement of obscenity and barbarity. ~AA
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🔴The World Upside Down: How a Top Official at Trump’s FBI Laundered Far-Right Disinformation
The United States’ entire security apparatus is now being used to spread far-right propaganda rather than tackle genuine threats, reports @rvawonk.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/15/t...
The United States’ entire security apparatus is now being used to spread far-right propaganda rather than tackle genuine threats, reports @rvawonk.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/15/t...
The World Upside Down: How a Top Official at Trump's FBI Laundered Far-Right Disinformation
The United States' entire security apparatus is now being used to spread far-right propaganda rather than tackle genuine threats, reports Caroline Orr Bueno
bylinetimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🔴The World Upside Down: How a Top Official at Trump’s FBI Laundered Far-Right Disinformation
The United States’ entire security apparatus is now being used to spread far-right propaganda rather than tackle genuine threats, reports @rvawonk.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/15/t...
The United States’ entire security apparatus is now being used to spread far-right propaganda rather than tackle genuine threats, reports @rvawonk.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/15/t...
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Well done to local volunteers in Islington for this fantastic, inclusive initiative. Every child deserves the chance to cycle!
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/bike...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/bike...
Bikes set to give refugee kids ‘memories for life’
MP Corbyn says he could never part with his bicycle
www.islingtontribune.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Well done to local volunteers in Islington for this fantastic, inclusive initiative. Every child deserves the chance to cycle!
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/bike...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/bike...
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“We can still call off this week’s strike – if the health secretary meaningfully addresses job shortages, real-terms pay cuts and the ongoing exodus” writes Dr Jack Fletcher, chair of the British Medical Association’s UK resident doctors committee
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why did doctors reject Wes Streeting’s offer? It still fails to treat us with respect | Jack Fletcher
We can still call off this week’s strike – if the health secretary meaningfully addresses job shortages, real-terms pay cuts and the ongoing exodus, chair of the BMA’s UK resident doctors committee
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
“We can still call off this week’s strike – if the health secretary meaningfully addresses job shortages, real-terms pay cuts and the ongoing exodus” writes Dr Jack Fletcher, chair of the British Medical Association’s UK resident doctors committee
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Israel's cheerleaders are weaponising the horrific Bondi Beach antisemitic attack.
They intend to use this sickening atrocity to silence opposition to genocide.
But now is the time for moral clarity - to oppose violence against all civilians.
They intend to use this sickening atrocity to silence opposition to genocide.
But now is the time for moral clarity - to oppose violence against all civilians.
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Israel's cheerleaders are weaponising the horrific Bondi Beach antisemitic attack.
They intend to use this sickening atrocity to silence opposition to genocide.
But now is the time for moral clarity - to oppose violence against all civilians.
They intend to use this sickening atrocity to silence opposition to genocide.
But now is the time for moral clarity - to oppose violence against all civilians.
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Even more interesting: "Reform declined to set up “accounting units” with the Electoral Commission, as is common practice. These allow local branches to raise money without counting towards the national party’s income."
All about iron-fist central control of the grift. ~AA
All about iron-fist central control of the grift. ~AA
"Nigel Farage’s party vowed to repay any money that might be owed to the taxman after an investigation by The Times into its finances."
Like they are doing the country a solid by paying the tax they *actually* owe. ~AA
www.thetimes.com/article/fca4...
Like they are doing the country a solid by paying the tax they *actually* owe. ~AA
www.thetimes.com/article/fca4...
Reform reviews whether it underpaid VAT after Times investigation
Nigel Farage’s party could face fines as documents indicate it failed to notify HMRC that it was required to pay extra tax
www.thetimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Even more interesting: "Reform declined to set up “accounting units” with the Electoral Commission, as is common practice. These allow local branches to raise money without counting towards the national party’s income."
All about iron-fist central control of the grift. ~AA
All about iron-fist central control of the grift. ~AA
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The access crisis in NHS dentistry was made in Westminster.
Choices made at the Treasury mean practices are now delivering NHS care at a loss.
But no health professional can work this way.
Join over 90,000 and say it's time for change. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Choices made at the Treasury mean practices are now delivering NHS care at a loss.
But no health professional can work this way.
Join over 90,000 and say it's time for change. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
October 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The access crisis in NHS dentistry was made in Westminster.
Choices made at the Treasury mean practices are now delivering NHS care at a loss.
But no health professional can work this way.
Join over 90,000 and say it's time for change. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Choices made at the Treasury mean practices are now delivering NHS care at a loss.
But no health professional can work this way.
Join over 90,000 and say it's time for change. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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"Until recently, a consensus existed that we were a country of free traders, looking outwards... The anti-globalisation voices were on the fringes. We should not exaggerate the extent to which the debate has shifted."
Good summary by @davidgauke.bsky.social. ~AA
conservativehome.com/2025/10/20/d...
Good summary by @davidgauke.bsky.social. ~AA
conservativehome.com/2025/10/20/d...
David Gauke: Making it harder to trade comes at an economic price | Conservative Home
There may be good arguments why we do not want to trade with a country or, at the least, putting barriers in place. We should certainly be sanctioning Russia, and there are good reasons to be wary ab...
conservativehome.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
"Until recently, a consensus existed that we were a country of free traders, looking outwards... The anti-globalisation voices were on the fringes. We should not exaggerate the extent to which the debate has shifted."
Good summary by @davidgauke.bsky.social. ~AA
conservativehome.com/2025/10/20/d...
Good summary by @davidgauke.bsky.social. ~AA
conservativehome.com/2025/10/20/d...
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"It is business as usual at Kent County Council," says the Reform leader. The suspensions were because councillors "brought the party into disrepute".
How did they do that? Umm... by sharing video of what we are actually like.🤣😂~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How did they do that? Umm...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK suspends four Kent councillors after video leak
The suspensions come after footage was leaked of a heated virtual meeting of Kent councillors.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"It is business as usual at Kent County Council," says the Reform leader. The suspensions were because councillors "brought the party into disrepute".
How did they do that? Umm... by sharing video of what we are actually like.🤣😂~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How did they do that? Umm...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🤑 Ever wonder how the rich keep getting richer, and why the rest of us can’t keep up?
The difference is: we work.
The difference is: we work.
October 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🤑 Ever wonder how the rich keep getting richer, and why the rest of us can’t keep up?
The difference is: we work.
The difference is: we work.
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This you, Fred? 👀
BetFred may claim to have only made £500,000 in profits last year... but they had revenue of over £1 billion, and the owners' personal wealth grew by £500m.
They can find the money for the gambling tax.
BetFred may claim to have only made £500,000 in profits last year... but they had revenue of over £1 billion, and the owners' personal wealth grew by £500m.
They can find the money for the gambling tax.
October 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This you, Fred? 👀
BetFred may claim to have only made £500,000 in profits last year... but they had revenue of over £1 billion, and the owners' personal wealth grew by £500m.
They can find the money for the gambling tax.
BetFred may claim to have only made £500,000 in profits last year... but they had revenue of over £1 billion, and the owners' personal wealth grew by £500m.
They can find the money for the gambling tax.
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Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
She quoted the Office for Budget Responsibility's calculation of a 4% long-term hit relative to remaining in the EU
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
She quoted the Office for Budget Responsibility's calculation of a 4% long-term hit relative to remaining in the EU
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rachel Reeves says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
She quoted the Office for Budget Responsibility's calculation of a 4% long-term hit relative to remaining in the EU
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
She quoted the Office for Budget Responsibility's calculation of a 4% long-term hit relative to remaining in the EU
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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He went on for about five minutes with his prepared attack. Then tries to come in thirty seconds into @pimlicat.bsky.social's turn? I DON'T THINK SO.
Side issue: What a WEIRD definition of Brexit success to say "some people made money".
Side issue: What a WEIRD definition of Brexit success to say "some people made money".
Delicious smackdown of Tory MP by our @pimlicat.bsky.social.
"It's fantasy economics to suggest anything other than leaving the single market has detrimentally impacted our economy... It is finally the political discourse catching up with economic reality."
Plus that little barb at the end... 💅🏽~AA
"It's fantasy economics to suggest anything other than leaving the single market has detrimentally impacted our economy... It is finally the political discourse catching up with economic reality."
Plus that little barb at the end... 💅🏽~AA
October 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
He went on for about five minutes with his prepared attack. Then tries to come in thirty seconds into @pimlicat.bsky.social's turn? I DON'T THINK SO.
Side issue: What a WEIRD definition of Brexit success to say "some people made money".
Side issue: What a WEIRD definition of Brexit success to say "some people made money".
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'A Breach Of Human Decency': James O'Brien Savages Tory Frontbencher's Immigration Comments
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-brea...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-brea...
'A Breach Of Human Decency': James O'Brien Savages Tory Frontbencher's Immigration Comments
Shadow Home Office minister Katie Lam said some immigrants living legally in the UK should be deported to leave the country more "culturally coherent".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
'A Breach Of Human Decency': James O'Brien Savages Tory Frontbencher's Immigration Comments
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-brea...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-brea...
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At least 135 Palestinian bodies mutilated by the Israeli army returned to Gaza.
Yet there is infinitely more outrage over racist Israeli football hooligans being barred from Birmingham's streets.
The world has been turned on its head.
Yet there is infinitely more outrage over racist Israeli football hooligans being barred from Birmingham's streets.
The world has been turned on its head.
At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians had been held at notorious Israeli jail, say Gaza officials
Documents indicate they came from Sde Teiman, which already faces allegations of torture and unlawful deaths
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
At least 135 Palestinian bodies mutilated by the Israeli army returned to Gaza.
Yet there is infinitely more outrage over racist Israeli football hooligans being barred from Birmingham's streets.
The world has been turned on its head.
Yet there is infinitely more outrage over racist Israeli football hooligans being barred from Birmingham's streets.
The world has been turned on its head.
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Utterly horrific, but perfectly explained by @maitlis.bsky.social. ~AA
“Many think one woman is paying the price for men’s crimes… but it’s Maxwell 𝘢𝘯𝘥 Epstein who are abusing her.”
Virginia Giuffre’s exposé lays bare just how deeply involved Ghislaine Maxwell was in grooming women for Epstein.
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
Virginia Giuffre’s exposé lays bare just how deeply involved Ghislaine Maxwell was in grooming women for Epstein.
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Utterly horrific, but perfectly explained by @maitlis.bsky.social. ~AA
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Prince Andrew allegations should be examined in 'proper and fullest ways', palace source says
news.sky.com/story/prince...
news.sky.com/story/prince...
Prince Andrew allegations should be examined in 'proper and fullest ways', palace source says
Reports have claimed Andrew asked a royal protection officer to "dig up dirt" on Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused the prince of sexual abuse.
news.sky.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Prince Andrew allegations should be examined in 'proper and fullest ways', palace source says
news.sky.com/story/prince...
news.sky.com/story/prince...
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"If we took the position of the Conservative Party, which is to withdraw from the European Convention and other international instruments, who is going to work with us upstream? It's Brexit 2.0 from the party opposite."
@tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social having a very good debate on the asylum system. ~AA
@tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social having a very good debate on the asylum system. ~AA
October 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"If we took the position of the Conservative Party, which is to withdraw from the European Convention and other international instruments, who is going to work with us upstream? It's Brexit 2.0 from the party opposite."
@tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social having a very good debate on the asylum system. ~AA
@tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social having a very good debate on the asylum system. ~AA
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When the mainstream press stays silent, Byline Times digs deeper.
From Farage's unanswered Kremlin questions to the 'MAGA' broligarchs looming over Britain, we'll leave #NoStoneUnturned.
Support our new investigations team led by @nafeez.bsky.social.
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From Farage's unanswered Kremlin questions to the 'MAGA' broligarchs looming over Britain, we'll leave #NoStoneUnturned.
Support our new investigations team led by @nafeez.bsky.social.
👉 subscribe.bylinetimes.com/nostoneuntur...
October 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
When the mainstream press stays silent, Byline Times digs deeper.
From Farage's unanswered Kremlin questions to the 'MAGA' broligarchs looming over Britain, we'll leave #NoStoneUnturned.
Support our new investigations team led by @nafeez.bsky.social.
👉 subscribe.bylinetimes.com/nostoneuntur...
From Farage's unanswered Kremlin questions to the 'MAGA' broligarchs looming over Britain, we'll leave #NoStoneUnturned.
Support our new investigations team led by @nafeez.bsky.social.
👉 subscribe.bylinetimes.com/nostoneuntur...
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Historical precedent shows the only way for Labour to hit its housing target, without sacrificing the standard of homes being built, is a significant level of state intervention, via extensive council house building, says @pimlicat.bsky.social - to vigorous nodding by @drabioconnor.bsky.social. ~AA
October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Historical precedent shows the only way for Labour to hit its housing target, without sacrificing the standard of homes being built, is a significant level of state intervention, via extensive council house building, says @pimlicat.bsky.social - to vigorous nodding by @drabioconnor.bsky.social. ~AA
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📨 Join our mailing list today to hear from Faiza Shaheen, Jake Atkinson & the rest of our team on how you can help us turn pressure into policy.
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The fight for a wealth tax is heating up. 🔥
📨 Join our mailing list today to hear from Faiza Shaheen, Jake Atkinson & the rest of our team on how you can help us turn pressure into policy.
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Sign up today to receive all the latest news, analysis and opportunities to get involved in the fight for tax justice, from Faiza & the team.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🫵 We need you.
The fight for a wealth tax is heating up. 🔥
📨 Join our mailing list today to hear from Faiza Shaheen, Jake Atkinson & the rest of our team on how you can help us turn pressure into policy.
taxjustice.uk/join-the-tax...
The fight for a wealth tax is heating up. 🔥
📨 Join our mailing list today to hear from Faiza Shaheen, Jake Atkinson & the rest of our team on how you can help us turn pressure into policy.
taxjustice.uk/join-the-tax...