Kate
@catherinesmith.bsky.social
Never voted Tory, didn’t vote Brexit. Ex-NHS - it’s been a long 14 years. Things can only get better….No DMs. I don’t post much, here to learn and the chances are you know more than me. Over here from over there. #FBPE
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Whole fucking thing makes me sick to my stomach. An abject fucking liar, a man who lies as easily as he fucking breathes, threatening an organisation which strives for truthfulness. And plastic patriots like the Mail and Farage urging him on. Jackels.
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Whole fucking thing makes me sick to my stomach. An abject fucking liar, a man who lies as easily as he fucking breathes, threatening an organisation which strives for truthfulness. And plastic patriots like the Mail and Farage urging him on. Jackels.
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US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz had his ass handed to him for acting like a rude privileged asshole. 😳👇
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 AM
US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz had his ass handed to him for acting like a rude privileged asshole. 😳👇
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The reform party nativity scene.
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
October 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The reform party nativity scene.
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
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September 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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If you wrap yourself in national flags and go on a fascist march with violent thugs… you shouldn’t be validated by our media.
It was a march for racism, for radicalised prejudice, for mass deportations and for threat against ethnic minorities. It was an ugly expression of division.
Shameful.
It was a march for racism, for radicalised prejudice, for mass deportations and for threat against ethnic minorities. It was an ugly expression of division.
Shameful.
September 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
If you wrap yourself in national flags and go on a fascist march with violent thugs… you shouldn’t be validated by our media.
It was a march for racism, for radicalised prejudice, for mass deportations and for threat against ethnic minorities. It was an ugly expression of division.
Shameful.
It was a march for racism, for radicalised prejudice, for mass deportations and for threat against ethnic minorities. It was an ugly expression of division.
Shameful.
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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: “I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
“As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.”
“As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.”
September 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: “I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
“As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.”
“As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.”
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NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
September 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
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All sounds very “I’ll end the Ukraine war in 24 hours”
Farage promise to "stop the boats within two weeks of winning gov't" unravelling.
Apparently, it means "after passing laws", "as quickly as possible", he "believes", the boats will still cross, but all will be deported "if necessary" and "sensible", "unless we have a duty of care".
Bravo, Beth! 👏🏽
Apparently, it means "after passing laws", "as quickly as possible", he "believes", the boats will still cross, but all will be deported "if necessary" and "sensible", "unless we have a duty of care".
Bravo, Beth! 👏🏽
September 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
All sounds very “I’ll end the Ukraine war in 24 hours”
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“It was the moment that someone finally called out the breathtaking, weapons-grade hypocrisy that has defined Farage’s entire approach to free speech. While he was giving testimony about the threats to freedom of expression in the UK, his own party bans journalists from their conference”
Watching @raskin.house.gov eviscerate Nigel Farage in Congress was a rare joy.
Finally someone called out the charlatanry:
Free speech for me, not for thee - while wearing a GB News pin in Washington.
Finally someone called out the charlatanry:
Free speech for me, not for thee - while wearing a GB News pin in Washington.
“Putin-Loving Imposter”: Raskin Finally Calls Farage What He Is
What Was Meant to be Another Farage Victory Lap Turned Into a Demolition of His Record, His Hypocrisy, and His Loyalties.
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
“It was the moment that someone finally called out the breathtaking, weapons-grade hypocrisy that has defined Farage’s entire approach to free speech. While he was giving testimony about the threats to freedom of expression in the UK, his own party bans journalists from their conference”
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I go. I try. And I will keep trying, even though it feels like a losing battle. Because I remember the whole point of the far-right astroturfing of social media is to make it feel like a losing battle, to make us give up.
Anyway, a few snippets on small boat crossings and immigration.
Anyway, a few snippets on small boat crossings and immigration.
August 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I go. I try. And I will keep trying, even though it feels like a losing battle. Because I remember the whole point of the far-right astroturfing of social media is to make it feel like a losing battle, to make us give up.
Anyway, a few snippets on small boat crossings and immigration.
Anyway, a few snippets on small boat crossings and immigration.
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Southern Water applies for permission to draw water from rare chalk stream.
Macquarie controlled company loses 91m litres of water per day to leaks.
No new reservoirs built since 1989.
Dumped sewage for 300,000 hours into rivers.
Customer bills up 47% this year.
End fleecing. Nationalise water.
Macquarie controlled company loses 91m litres of water per day to leaks.
No new reservoirs built since 1989.
Dumped sewage for 300,000 hours into rivers.
Customer bills up 47% this year.
End fleecing. Nationalise water.
Southern Water applies for permission to draw water from rare chalk stream
Environment secretary urged to stop drought order that could damage the ecology of River Test in Hampshire
www.theguardian.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Southern Water applies for permission to draw water from rare chalk stream.
Macquarie controlled company loses 91m litres of water per day to leaks.
No new reservoirs built since 1989.
Dumped sewage for 300,000 hours into rivers.
Customer bills up 47% this year.
End fleecing. Nationalise water.
Macquarie controlled company loses 91m litres of water per day to leaks.
No new reservoirs built since 1989.
Dumped sewage for 300,000 hours into rivers.
Customer bills up 47% this year.
End fleecing. Nationalise water.
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Today, we remember and celebrate Janey Godley.
July 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today, we remember and celebrate Janey Godley.
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It was great to bump into @garyseconomics.bsky.social as I was delivering my petition for a Wealth Tax to 10 Downing Street.
Gary has done an absolutely amazing job making the case for a wealth tax and real action against wealth inequality.
This is a campaign we are going to win!
Gary has done an absolutely amazing job making the case for a wealth tax and real action against wealth inequality.
This is a campaign we are going to win!
July 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It was great to bump into @garyseconomics.bsky.social as I was delivering my petition for a Wealth Tax to 10 Downing Street.
Gary has done an absolutely amazing job making the case for a wealth tax and real action against wealth inequality.
This is a campaign we are going to win!
Gary has done an absolutely amazing job making the case for a wealth tax and real action against wealth inequality.
This is a campaign we are going to win!
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This is a really big deal. Who knows what will happen but this is a really solid case brought by a group of incredible MPs and human rights lawyers.
And all they want is for the UK government to try and find out the truth.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/new-landma...
And all they want is for the UK government to try and find out the truth.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/new-landma...
NEW: Landmark decision on UK's failure to investigate Russian interference to be handed down tomorrow
A five-year legal battle in UK and European courts comes to a head: will we finally - learn the truth about the Kremlin & the Brexit vote?
broligarchy.substack.com
July 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is a really big deal. Who knows what will happen but this is a really solid case brought by a group of incredible MPs and human rights lawyers.
And all they want is for the UK government to try and find out the truth.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/new-landma...
And all they want is for the UK government to try and find out the truth.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/new-landma...
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Must have a 75% top rate and wealth tax on billionaires.
July 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Must have a 75% top rate and wealth tax on billionaires.
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Julia Davies - member of Patriotic Millionaires UK – argues for a wealth tax, not billionaires’ patronage. 👏👏👏
We need a wealth tax not a “Britannia Card”
Julia Davies - impact investor, entrepreneur, and member of Patriotic Millionaires UK – argues for a wealth tax, not billionaires’ patronage
westenglandbylines.co.uk
July 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Julia Davies - member of Patriotic Millionaires UK – argues for a wealth tax, not billionaires’ patronage. 👏👏👏
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Very good to see this from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social including our work with @cmmonwealth.bsky.social that public water would cost close to zero.
The government must listen to the evidence, not the lobbyists.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The government must listen to the evidence, not the lobbyists.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
High water bills, filthy rivers – and now drought. This is England's great artificial water crisis of 2025 | George Monbiot
In its refusal to nationalise water, it’s clear the government operates in the interests of private capital and not of the country, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Very good to see this from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social including our work with @cmmonwealth.bsky.social that public water would cost close to zero.
The government must listen to the evidence, not the lobbyists.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The government must listen to the evidence, not the lobbyists.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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💰 Should Britain tax the ultra-rich?
According to a new poll, two-thirds of voters say yes. But would a wealth tax help fix the UK – or drive wealth away?
🧠 Business commentator Chris Blackhurst is answering your questions today at 6pm👇
According to a new poll, two-thirds of voters say yes. But would a wealth tax help fix the UK – or drive wealth away?
🧠 Business commentator Chris Blackhurst is answering your questions today at 6pm👇
What would a wealth tax mean for Britain? Join Q&A with Chris Blackhurst
Award-winning business writer Chris Blackhurst is here to answer your questions as Labour flirts with a wealth tax, investors grow uneasy, and doubts mount over the party’s economic direction
www.independent.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 8:11 AM
💰 Should Britain tax the ultra-rich?
According to a new poll, two-thirds of voters say yes. But would a wealth tax help fix the UK – or drive wealth away?
🧠 Business commentator Chris Blackhurst is answering your questions today at 6pm👇
According to a new poll, two-thirds of voters say yes. But would a wealth tax help fix the UK – or drive wealth away?
🧠 Business commentator Chris Blackhurst is answering your questions today at 6pm👇
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🔴Tax-Dodging Billionaires Are Being Let off the Hook by HMRC, Warn MPs
Prosecutions of wealthy tax evaders have collapsed, with MPs warning that UK authorities are failing to keep track of those avoiding their dues
bylinetimes.com/2025/07/16/h...
Prosecutions of wealthy tax evaders have collapsed, with MPs warning that UK authorities are failing to keep track of those avoiding their dues
bylinetimes.com/2025/07/16/h...
Tax-Dodging Billionaires Are Being Let off the Hook by HMRC, Warn MPs
Prosecutions of wealthy tax evaders have collapsed, with MPs warning that UK authorities are failing to keep track of those avoiding their dues
bylinetimes.com
July 16, 2025 at 6:24 AM
🔴Tax-Dodging Billionaires Are Being Let off the Hook by HMRC, Warn MPs
Prosecutions of wealthy tax evaders have collapsed, with MPs warning that UK authorities are failing to keep track of those avoiding their dues
bylinetimes.com/2025/07/16/h...
Prosecutions of wealthy tax evaders have collapsed, with MPs warning that UK authorities are failing to keep track of those avoiding their dues
bylinetimes.com/2025/07/16/h...
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Sheep are destroying precious British habitats – and we taxpayers are footing the bill | @chrisgpackham.bsky.social hits the woolly nail on the head.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sheep are destroying precious British habitats – and we taxpayers are footing the bill | Chris Packham
Large parts of Dartmoor have been denuded of wildlife, harmed by farming and a mess of government schemes that are costly in every way, says naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Sheep are destroying precious British habitats – and we taxpayers are footing the bill | @chrisgpackham.bsky.social hits the woolly nail on the head.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Me pushing for a wealth tax on Good Morning Britain earlier
July 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Me pushing for a wealth tax on Good Morning Britain earlier
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Badenoch: “He’s flirting with Neil Kinnock’s demand for a wealth tax. This is a tax on our constituent's savings, on their houses, on their pensions”
She doesn’t even understand it,
as Kinnock called for a wealth tax of 2% on those with assets over £10m not all constituents
#PMQs #PoliticsLive
She doesn’t even understand it,
as Kinnock called for a wealth tax of 2% on those with assets over £10m not all constituents
#PMQs #PoliticsLive
July 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Badenoch: “He’s flirting with Neil Kinnock’s demand for a wealth tax. This is a tax on our constituent's savings, on their houses, on their pensions”
She doesn’t even understand it,
as Kinnock called for a wealth tax of 2% on those with assets over £10m not all constituents
#PMQs #PoliticsLive
She doesn’t even understand it,
as Kinnock called for a wealth tax of 2% on those with assets over £10m not all constituents
#PMQs #PoliticsLive