@carlo64.bsky.social
Exiled Scouser living in Sheffield. Lifelong LFC fan. Unite member, NEU employee STUC delegate - all views my own. #JFT97 #RightToFood
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May 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Nine charities, including Scope, Sense, Mencap and Mind, say they are “deeply troubled” by the proposals. They tell Kendall in a letter: “We cannot condone a plan that risks condemning more disabled people to a life of poverty”
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Older PIP claimants with bad backs to lose out most in reforms
Personal independence payments are much more likely to be cut for those with arthritis or aged over 40 than those with ADHD or in their twenties
www.thetimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Nine charities, including Scope, Sense, Mencap and Mind, say they are “deeply troubled” by the proposals. They tell Kendall in a letter: “We cannot condone a plan that risks condemning more disabled people to a life of poverty”
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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✊ Come along and support the #OrgreaveRally2025 organised by @orgreavejustice.bsky.social commemorating the 41st anniversary of the police riot at Orgreave and celebrating the great Miners’ Strike of 1984/5.
🚩Sat 14 June, 1pm | Sheffield
Find out more: otjc.org.uk/orgreave-ral...
#GFTU
🚩Sat 14 June, 1pm | Sheffield
Find out more: otjc.org.uk/orgreave-ral...
#GFTU
May 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
✊ Come along and support the #OrgreaveRally2025 organised by @orgreavejustice.bsky.social commemorating the 41st anniversary of the police riot at Orgreave and celebrating the great Miners’ Strike of 1984/5.
🚩Sat 14 June, 1pm | Sheffield
Find out more: otjc.org.uk/orgreave-ral...
#GFTU
🚩Sat 14 June, 1pm | Sheffield
Find out more: otjc.org.uk/orgreave-ral...
#GFTU
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Top Tory Chris Philp has admitted Brexit made it harder to return asylum seekers
Will this admission finally open the door to an honest and frank discussion about the harm Brexit has caused?
Will this admission finally open the door to an honest and frank discussion about the harm Brexit has caused?
The Conservative Party willfully inflicted catastrophic damage on the country with their flagship Brexit policy before leaving office - this latest revelation on small boat crossings should open the door to a frank & open discussion about the harm it’s actually caused
youtu.be/AvrcESpVuRM?...
youtu.be/AvrcESpVuRM?...
Admission by top Tory of Brexit harm should open door to honest discussion about Brexit damage
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
May 16, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Top Tory Chris Philp has admitted Brexit made it harder to return asylum seekers
Will this admission finally open the door to an honest and frank discussion about the harm Brexit has caused?
Will this admission finally open the door to an honest and frank discussion about the harm Brexit has caused?
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Brexit made it harder to return migrants who cross Channel, top Tory realises in leaked audio.
Tories govt knew they "can't any longer rely on sending people back to the place where they first claimed asylum". This wasn't on the side of the red bus.
Brexit has weakened the UK.
Tories govt knew they "can't any longer rely on sending people back to the place where they first claimed asylum". This wasn't on the side of the red bus.
Brexit has weakened the UK.
Top Tory caught admitting Brexit drawback in leaked clip
In response on Wednesday night, the Tories insisted that Chris Philp was not saying the Tories did not have a plan for how to handle asylum seekers post Brexit.
news.sky.com
May 15, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Brexit made it harder to return migrants who cross Channel, top Tory realises in leaked audio.
Tories govt knew they "can't any longer rely on sending people back to the place where they first claimed asylum". This wasn't on the side of the red bus.
Brexit has weakened the UK.
Tories govt knew they "can't any longer rely on sending people back to the place where they first claimed asylum". This wasn't on the side of the red bus.
Brexit has weakened the UK.
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Tax dodging by rich could be ‘much greater than thought’, says UK audit office.
Offshoring wealth, tax dodge schemes.
Number of wealthy (income >£200,000; assets >£2m) increased. £5.2bn collected through enforcement despite reduction in the number of penalty notices.
Tax the rich. Make them pay.
Offshoring wealth, tax dodge schemes.
Number of wealthy (income >£200,000; assets >£2m) increased. £5.2bn collected through enforcement despite reduction in the number of penalty notices.
Tax the rich. Make them pay.
Wealthy Britons avoiding more tax than thought, spending watchdog says
NAO reports £1.9bn tax gap for wealthy individuals and urges ministers to redouble efforts to secure more revenue
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Tax dodging by rich could be ‘much greater than thought’, says UK audit office.
Offshoring wealth, tax dodge schemes.
Number of wealthy (income >£200,000; assets >£2m) increased. £5.2bn collected through enforcement despite reduction in the number of penalty notices.
Tax the rich. Make them pay.
Offshoring wealth, tax dodge schemes.
Number of wealthy (income >£200,000; assets >£2m) increased. £5.2bn collected through enforcement despite reduction in the number of penalty notices.
Tax the rich. Make them pay.
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The Conservative Party willfully inflicted catastrophic damage on the country with their flagship Brexit policy. Let’s make sure we hold them accountable by having a frank & honest discussion about the harm it’s caused - in fact Labour should be absolutely hammering them with it
BREAKING: A leaked recording obtained by @news.sky.com reveals top Tory Chris Philp admitted the UK couldn’t return asylum seekers to Europe post-Brexit, despite promises made at the time
May 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The Conservative Party willfully inflicted catastrophic damage on the country with their flagship Brexit policy. Let’s make sure we hold them accountable by having a frank & honest discussion about the harm it’s caused - in fact Labour should be absolutely hammering them with it
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April 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Thank you to all the amazing UCU branches who’ve been solid & vocal in supporting us. And huge #solidarity to those taking their own action.
UCU isn’t one person, it’s its branches, its activists & its members. We want to work for & support you; being unable to properly do so is beyond upsetting.
UCU isn’t one person, it’s its branches, its activists & its members. We want to work for & support you; being unable to properly do so is beyond upsetting.
We unequivocally support UCU staff on strike today! They have been so supportive, knowledgeable and hard working for our branch over the years. We can always count on them to have our backs. It's time to have theirs. Read our branch statement to Jo Grady the GS too. It's time to resolve this dispute
April 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Thank you to all the amazing UCU branches who’ve been solid & vocal in supporting us. And huge #solidarity to those taking their own action.
UCU isn’t one person, it’s its branches, its activists & its members. We want to work for & support you; being unable to properly do so is beyond upsetting.
UCU isn’t one person, it’s its branches, its activists & its members. We want to work for & support you; being unable to properly do so is beyond upsetting.
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April 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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NEW: Anfield is red! Incredible scenes as Liverpool fans welcome team bus #lfc
Anfield is red! Incredible scenes as Liverpool fans welcome team bus
Read here.
www.thisisanfield.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
NEW: Anfield is red! Incredible scenes as Liverpool fans welcome team bus #lfc
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🎗️ Today we honour all workers who have tragically lost their lives due to injuries or illnesses sustained in the workplace.
We must renew our commitment to advocating for improved working conditions and enhanced protections to ensure the safety of all employees.
#IWMD #GFTU
We must renew our commitment to advocating for improved working conditions and enhanced protections to ensure the safety of all employees.
#IWMD #GFTU
April 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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THE GREATEST ENGLISH TEAM EVER
April 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
THE GREATEST ENGLISH TEAM EVER
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NEW: Ref chief admits another VAR error – James Tarkowski should’ve been sent off #lfc
Ref chief admits VAR error - Tarkowski should’ve been sent off
Read more.
www.thisisanfield.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
NEW: Ref chief admits another VAR error – James Tarkowski should’ve been sent off #lfc
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Still Out-of-Office
We are not currently at work due to taking part in strike action called by Unite, the trade union for UCU staff, over our Campaign for a Safe & Professional Workplace Culture. Our strikes this week run for 3 days from 23 to 25 April.
#UniteVoices
We are not currently at work due to taking part in strike action called by Unite, the trade union for UCU staff, over our Campaign for a Safe & Professional Workplace Culture. Our strikes this week run for 3 days from 23 to 25 April.
#UniteVoices
April 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Still Out-of-Office
We are not currently at work due to taking part in strike action called by Unite, the trade union for UCU staff, over our Campaign for a Safe & Professional Workplace Culture. Our strikes this week run for 3 days from 23 to 25 April.
#UniteVoices
We are not currently at work due to taking part in strike action called by Unite, the trade union for UCU staff, over our Campaign for a Safe & Professional Workplace Culture. Our strikes this week run for 3 days from 23 to 25 April.
#UniteVoices
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📣 May Day Rally 📣
We remain on strike. With our employer continuing to refuse to meet for talks, join our strike rally on Thursday 1 May, 12-1pm outside UCU head office, Carlow Street, London.
All welcome to show your support for making UCU a safe & professional workplace.
#ThriveNotSurvive
We remain on strike. With our employer continuing to refuse to meet for talks, join our strike rally on Thursday 1 May, 12-1pm outside UCU head office, Carlow Street, London.
All welcome to show your support for making UCU a safe & professional workplace.
#ThriveNotSurvive
April 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
📣 May Day Rally 📣
We remain on strike. With our employer continuing to refuse to meet for talks, join our strike rally on Thursday 1 May, 12-1pm outside UCU head office, Carlow Street, London.
All welcome to show your support for making UCU a safe & professional workplace.
#ThriveNotSurvive
We remain on strike. With our employer continuing to refuse to meet for talks, join our strike rally on Thursday 1 May, 12-1pm outside UCU head office, Carlow Street, London.
All welcome to show your support for making UCU a safe & professional workplace.
#ThriveNotSurvive
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Free school meals 'would tackle child poverty', help families too.
England govt should emulate Scotland, NI and London.
5.2m children live in poverty.
Free school meals to all primary/secondary pupils would cost £2.5bn.
End tax perks of the rich. Save the future.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
England govt should emulate Scotland, NI and London.
5.2m children live in poverty.
Free school meals to all primary/secondary pupils would cost £2.5bn.
End tax perks of the rich. Save the future.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour MP says free school meals would tackle child poverty
Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth wants to eventually see free meals for all pupils.
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Free school meals 'would tackle child poverty', help families too.
England govt should emulate Scotland, NI and London.
5.2m children live in poverty.
Free school meals to all primary/secondary pupils would cost £2.5bn.
End tax perks of the rich. Save the future.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
England govt should emulate Scotland, NI and London.
5.2m children live in poverty.
Free school meals to all primary/secondary pupils would cost £2.5bn.
End tax perks of the rich. Save the future.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
January 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
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The UK this winter:
❄️ Working class pensioners freezing
🚑 Hospitals overwhelmed
💰 Billionaires dodging tax
⏰ Time to do something about it?
Hear Juliet's story. Save the #WinterFuelPayment
📢 Pls sign our petition: cutt.ly/TaxRich & share & make the politicians listen!
❄️ Working class pensioners freezing
🚑 Hospitals overwhelmed
💰 Billionaires dodging tax
⏰ Time to do something about it?
Hear Juliet's story. Save the #WinterFuelPayment
📢 Pls sign our petition: cutt.ly/TaxRich & share & make the politicians listen!
January 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The UK this winter:
❄️ Working class pensioners freezing
🚑 Hospitals overwhelmed
💰 Billionaires dodging tax
⏰ Time to do something about it?
Hear Juliet's story. Save the #WinterFuelPayment
📢 Pls sign our petition: cutt.ly/TaxRich & share & make the politicians listen!
❄️ Working class pensioners freezing
🚑 Hospitals overwhelmed
💰 Billionaires dodging tax
⏰ Time to do something about it?
Hear Juliet's story. Save the #WinterFuelPayment
📢 Pls sign our petition: cutt.ly/TaxRich & share & make the politicians listen!