Caroline Pike
@caropike.bsky.social
I know we all have issues with the BBC, but we can't allow Trump and the Right destroy it. Please sign and share stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I know we all have issues with the BBC, but we can't allow Trump and the Right destroy it. Please sign and share stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
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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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🚨🚨Whatever your thoughts of the ICC, the actions by the #Trump admin to slap sanctions of four judges at the ICC over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel is a despicable & very dangerous move. 🧵 apnews.com/article/inte...
US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel
The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza.
apnews.com
June 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🚨🚨Whatever your thoughts of the ICC, the actions by the #Trump admin to slap sanctions of four judges at the ICC over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel is a despicable & very dangerous move. 🧵 apnews.com/article/inte...
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Ed Miliband is the best thing about this government and he's absolutely right here. Minimal cost to the house builder, huge long term savings for the home owner, essential for the future of humanity.
Most new build homes must be fitted with solar panels - Miliband
The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations.
www.bbc.com
June 7, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Ed Miliband is the best thing about this government and he's absolutely right here. Minimal cost to the house builder, huge long term savings for the home owner, essential for the future of humanity.
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"They are herding them together in some kind of hunger game where people have to run to get the gates of a militarised concentration point."
"The journalism is kept out because they don't want witnesses. They are killing the local journalists just as they are killing the local aid workers."
"The journalism is kept out because they don't want witnesses. They are killing the local journalists just as they are killing the local aid workers."
June 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
"They are herding them together in some kind of hunger game where people have to run to get the gates of a militarised concentration point."
"The journalism is kept out because they don't want witnesses. They are killing the local journalists just as they are killing the local aid workers."
"The journalism is kept out because they don't want witnesses. They are killing the local journalists just as they are killing the local aid workers."
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🔴 Zelenskyy: "We are not kids with Putin at a playground. He is a murderer who came to this park to kill the kids."
June 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
🔴 Zelenskyy: "We are not kids with Putin at a playground. He is a murderer who came to this park to kill the kids."
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Sign the petition to bring Thames Water into public ownership here weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
You are the "political risk" KKR is afraid of (that's why they've pulled out) and that their donation to Reeves has failed to get rid of
You are the "political risk" KKR is afraid of (that's why they've pulled out) and that their donation to Reeves has failed to get rid of
Bring Thames Water into public ownership | We Own It
weownit.org.uk
June 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Sign the petition to bring Thames Water into public ownership here weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
You are the "political risk" KKR is afraid of (that's why they've pulled out) and that their donation to Reeves has failed to get rid of
You are the "political risk" KKR is afraid of (that's why they've pulled out) and that their donation to Reeves has failed to get rid of
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“You say we need more for defence 𝘢𝘯𝘥 to end child poverty? Get over yourself, break the fiscal rules, and just spend more money!”
As Starmer warns of war prep while pledging to fix Britain, the only solution? Dig deep. 💸
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
As Starmer warns of war prep while pledging to fix Britain, the only solution? Dig deep. 💸
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
“You say we need more for defence 𝘢𝘯𝘥 to end child poverty? Get over yourself, break the fiscal rules, and just spend more money!”
As Starmer warns of war prep while pledging to fix Britain, the only solution? Dig deep. 💸
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
As Starmer warns of war prep while pledging to fix Britain, the only solution? Dig deep. 💸
@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social
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Reposted by Caroline Pike
I see Farage is back from his holiday?
Couldn’t face the EU deal questions?
Fishing industry no longer a political bandwagon?
Now he’s Mr working class socialist?
Come on media???
Expose this conman and stop drinking his snake oil.
Couldn’t face the EU deal questions?
Fishing industry no longer a political bandwagon?
Now he’s Mr working class socialist?
Come on media???
Expose this conman and stop drinking his snake oil.
May 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I see Farage is back from his holiday?
Couldn’t face the EU deal questions?
Fishing industry no longer a political bandwagon?
Now he’s Mr working class socialist?
Come on media???
Expose this conman and stop drinking his snake oil.
Couldn’t face the EU deal questions?
Fishing industry no longer a political bandwagon?
Now he’s Mr working class socialist?
Come on media???
Expose this conman and stop drinking his snake oil.
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Please sign and share if you agree.
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Eurovision: united by... war crimes?
URGENT: Click here to ban Israel until this dirty war ends
secure.avaaz.org
May 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Please sign and share if you agree.
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Please sign and share if you agree.
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Eurovision: united by... war crimes?
URGENT: Click here to ban Israel until this dirty war ends
secure.avaaz.org
May 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Please sign and share if you agree.
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
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💥 BREAKING: Levi Strauss shareholders voted today to reject a proposal calling on the company to cease / abolish all DEI efforts (tally TBD). LEVI Board: “Diversity and inclusion principles are critical in ensuring that our products reflect and are relevant to our diverse global consumer base.”
April 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
💥 BREAKING: Levi Strauss shareholders voted today to reject a proposal calling on the company to cease / abolish all DEI efforts (tally TBD). LEVI Board: “Diversity and inclusion principles are critical in ensuring that our products reflect and are relevant to our diverse global consumer base.”
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I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
Sign the Petition
Keep Trump out of Parliament
actionstorm.org
April 22, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
@linealoca.bsky.social Hi,.it's me. Found you. You can follow me back now. Good to be in touch on here.
April 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
@linealoca.bsky.social Hi,.it's me. Found you. You can follow me back now. Good to be in touch on here.
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Trump's tariff tantrum will damage economies around the world (particularly US).
The wrong UK response would be to bow to Trump by exempting US tech firms like X from the Digital Services Tax.
Do not reward oligarchs and autocrats at the expense of UK citizens!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
/1
The wrong UK response would be to bow to Trump by exempting US tech firms like X from the Digital Services Tax.
Do not reward oligarchs and autocrats at the expense of UK citizens!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
/1
Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US
The US President says the tariffs on cars will come into effect on 2 April and car parts a month later.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Trump's tariff tantrum will damage economies around the world (particularly US).
The wrong UK response would be to bow to Trump by exempting US tech firms like X from the Digital Services Tax.
Do not reward oligarchs and autocrats at the expense of UK citizens!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
/1
The wrong UK response would be to bow to Trump by exempting US tech firms like X from the Digital Services Tax.
Do not reward oligarchs and autocrats at the expense of UK citizens!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
/1
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🚨🚨If you forgot about the #brexit calamity and misery, OBR has updated its analysis on the implications of #brexit (largely in line with previous estimates). 🧵
obr.uk/forecasts-in...
obr.uk/forecasts-in...
Brexit analysis - Office for Budget Responsibility
Since the announcement of the EU referendum we have been producing analysis and writing about the potential effects of Brexit on the economy and public finances. We have compiled our assumptions, judg...
obr.uk
March 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM
🚨🚨If you forgot about the #brexit calamity and misery, OBR has updated its analysis on the implications of #brexit (largely in line with previous estimates). 🧵
obr.uk/forecasts-in...
obr.uk/forecasts-in...
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Rachel Reeves had a choice...
But instead of taxing the super-rich, she decided to slash benefits – leaving 3.2 million families £1,700 worse off.
The damage that does to our nation’s social fabric, quality of life, physical health, mental health and opportunities… is immense.
But instead of taxing the super-rich, she decided to slash benefits – leaving 3.2 million families £1,700 worse off.
The damage that does to our nation’s social fabric, quality of life, physical health, mental health and opportunities… is immense.
Will Labour’s cuts balance the books or punish the poor?
Labour's welfare cuts hit the disabled and low-income families hardest, raising fears of deepening inequality and financial hardship
eastangliabylines.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Rachel Reeves had a choice...
But instead of taxing the super-rich, she decided to slash benefits – leaving 3.2 million families £1,700 worse off.
The damage that does to our nation’s social fabric, quality of life, physical health, mental health and opportunities… is immense.
But instead of taxing the super-rich, she decided to slash benefits – leaving 3.2 million families £1,700 worse off.
The damage that does to our nation’s social fabric, quality of life, physical health, mental health and opportunities… is immense.
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Does anyone know what the collective noun is for a group of people who have all been found liable for sexual assault? Asking for a friend, and suggestions welcome!
March 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Does anyone know what the collective noun is for a group of people who have all been found liable for sexual assault? Asking for a friend, and suggestions welcome!
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Cry for me Britannia.
Over 85,000 children in Britain living in extreme poverty.
Nursery-aged child hospitalised malnourished, caused heart condition, teeth removed.
Govts prioritise arbitrary fiscal rules, won't tax the rich, redistribute.
1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Over 85,000 children in Britain living in extreme poverty.
Nursery-aged child hospitalised malnourished, caused heart condition, teeth removed.
Govts prioritise arbitrary fiscal rules, won't tax the rich, redistribute.
1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Over 85,000 children in Britain are living in extreme poverty
Frontline workers say this is the worst level of child poverty they have seen, as more than half of families struggle to afford food.
www.bigissue.com
March 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Cry for me Britannia.
Over 85,000 children in Britain living in extreme poverty.
Nursery-aged child hospitalised malnourished, caused heart condition, teeth removed.
Govts prioritise arbitrary fiscal rules, won't tax the rich, redistribute.
1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Over 85,000 children in Britain living in extreme poverty.
Nursery-aged child hospitalised malnourished, caused heart condition, teeth removed.
Govts prioritise arbitrary fiscal rules, won't tax the rich, redistribute.
1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
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Farage reprises his favourite moans at his latest not-so-special announcement | John Crace
Farage reprises his favourite moans at his latest not-so-special announcement | John Crace
Just when it seemed the press conference couldn’t get any more underwhelming, Nige introduced his new councillors
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Farage reprises his favourite moans at his latest not-so-special announcement | John Crace
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Who could succeed Kemi Badenoch? Why speculation about a change of Tory leader is increasing but why the return of Boris Johnson looks fanciful. My @NewStatesman.com piece. www.newstatesman.com/politics/con...
Who could succeed Kemi Badenoch?
The name “Boris Johnson” is being whispered in Tory circles once more.
www.newstatesman.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Who could succeed Kemi Badenoch? Why speculation about a change of Tory leader is increasing but why the return of Boris Johnson looks fanciful. My @NewStatesman.com piece. www.newstatesman.com/politics/con...