ChrisJ
@chris17jn.bsky.social
Love Scotland, Northumbria/Yorkshire, open spaces & sailing. Worked for NHS 39 years. ‘Woke’ socialist. Hate Brexit, spivs & Thatcher’s legacy/Tories/Reform. #FBPro EU and a bit of a Francophile too. 🏴🇪🇺 DMs=🚫unless I know you.
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‼️ "Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
…Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt."
…Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt."
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
‼️ "Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
…Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt."
…Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt."
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So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
'Just getting started': Zack Polanski reacts as Greens SECOND in new poll
ZACK Polanski has welcomed a new poll putting his party in second place at Westminster.
www.thenational.scot
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
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“In its first formal review of UK trade policy since Brexit, the WTO found that UK trade performance had weakened since the 2008 financial crisis, with Brexit named among the chief causes of a marked slump in goods trade since 2018”
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
Trade’s contribution to UK GDP ‘stagnated’ since Brexit, warns WTO
Export of goods are languishing at 17% below pre-Covid levels
www.ft.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
“In its first formal review of UK trade policy since Brexit, the WTO found that UK trade performance had weakened since the 2008 financial crisis, with Brexit named among the chief causes of a marked slump in goods trade since 2018”
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
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🚨Over 79,000 have now signed the petition. We are getting so close to 100,000🙏
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers.
You can support the campaign to change the law here 👇
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers.
You can support the campaign to change the law here 👇
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
October 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🚨Over 79,000 have now signed the petition. We are getting so close to 100,000🙏
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers.
You can support the campaign to change the law here 👇
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers.
You can support the campaign to change the law here 👇
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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My Constitutional law lecturer years back taught that we didn't need a written Constitution as our unwritten one made up of acts, statutes and case law was more capable of being kept up to date. The last decade has shown me this isn't true. Johnson and Rees Mogg drove a coach and horses through it.
We're facing a political emergency: a high likelihood of an shamelessly authoritarian government in 2029. So we urgently need this basic safeguard: a codified constitution.
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We must act now: without a written constitution, Reform UK will have carte blanche to toxify our nation | Goerge Monbiot
It means breaking with hundreds of years of tradition, but it can’t wait. As hard-right figures spread division and laud autocrats, a fail-safe is vital, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:55 AM
My Constitutional law lecturer years back taught that we didn't need a written Constitution as our unwritten one made up of acts, statutes and case law was more capable of being kept up to date. The last decade has shown me this isn't true. Johnson and Rees Mogg drove a coach and horses through it.
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Mehdi Hasan, "Is rejoining the EU a Green Party aim"
Zack Polanski, "Yes it is"
And just like that, the Green Party have leapfrogged the LibDems
Zack Polanski, "Yes it is"
And just like that, the Green Party have leapfrogged the LibDems
October 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Mehdi Hasan, "Is rejoining the EU a Green Party aim"
Zack Polanski, "Yes it is"
And just like that, the Green Party have leapfrogged the LibDems
Zack Polanski, "Yes it is"
And just like that, the Green Party have leapfrogged the LibDems
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October 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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I just signed the campaign calling to ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels. act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-poli...
Ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels
I just signed the campaign calling to save ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels
act.38degrees.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I just signed the campaign calling to ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels. act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-poli...
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Not even protestors bothered to show up at the Tory Party Conference.
With Labour in decline, the @greenparty.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk have an unprecedented opportunity to attract voters with a pro EU, pro freedoms and economic growth message.
With Labour in decline, the @greenparty.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk have an unprecedented opportunity to attract voters with a pro EU, pro freedoms and economic growth message.
October 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Not even protestors bothered to show up at the Tory Party Conference.
With Labour in decline, the @greenparty.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk have an unprecedented opportunity to attract voters with a pro EU, pro freedoms and economic growth message.
With Labour in decline, the @greenparty.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk have an unprecedented opportunity to attract voters with a pro EU, pro freedoms and economic growth message.
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ECHR; what is it; idiots edition.
European Convention on Human Rights is an international treaty established to protect human rights & fundamental freedoms in Europe. Signed 1950, it allows individuals to bring cases against states for human rights violations to the European Court of Human Rights.
European Convention on Human Rights is an international treaty established to protect human rights & fundamental freedoms in Europe. Signed 1950, it allows individuals to bring cases against states for human rights violations to the European Court of Human Rights.
October 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
ECHR; what is it; idiots edition.
European Convention on Human Rights is an international treaty established to protect human rights & fundamental freedoms in Europe. Signed 1950, it allows individuals to bring cases against states for human rights violations to the European Court of Human Rights.
European Convention on Human Rights is an international treaty established to protect human rights & fundamental freedoms in Europe. Signed 1950, it allows individuals to bring cases against states for human rights violations to the European Court of Human Rights.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Join our campaign:
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
Balance the BBC
The BBC is our national broadcaster, people expect and deserve balanced news coverage.
www.libdems.org.uk
September 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join our campaign:
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
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At the GE I advocated tactical voting to rid us of a vile Tory Gov.
Their replacements have been a huge let down.
Farage & his army are waiting in the wings.
I’m backing Zack Polanski & his Green Party to galvanise & unite both the left & the bright to fight the right… and NOW, before it’s too late!
Their replacements have been a huge let down.
Farage & his army are waiting in the wings.
I’m backing Zack Polanski & his Green Party to galvanise & unite both the left & the bright to fight the right… and NOW, before it’s too late!
September 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
At the GE I advocated tactical voting to rid us of a vile Tory Gov.
Their replacements have been a huge let down.
Farage & his army are waiting in the wings.
I’m backing Zack Polanski & his Green Party to galvanise & unite both the left & the bright to fight the right… and NOW, before it’s too late!
Their replacements have been a huge let down.
Farage & his army are waiting in the wings.
I’m backing Zack Polanski & his Green Party to galvanise & unite both the left & the bright to fight the right… and NOW, before it’s too late!
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Thank you @stellacreasy.bsky.social 🙏
This is what every politician and media outlet should be saying about Nigel Farage
Please watch and share this
This is what every politician and media outlet should be saying about Nigel Farage
Please watch and share this
He caused havoc with Brexit. Don’t let him do it again - here’s five red flags about what Farage said today. Hit share to show him we see through him.
August 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Thank you @stellacreasy.bsky.social 🙏
This is what every politician and media outlet should be saying about Nigel Farage
Please watch and share this
This is what every politician and media outlet should be saying about Nigel Farage
Please watch and share this
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Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truth
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There’s an obvious way to challenge Nigel Farage. But Keir Starmer won’t do it | Rafael Behr
Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truth, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truth
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The snake oil salesman got his way once - the result was a disaster. Don’t let him do it again
August 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The snake oil salesman got his way once - the result was a disaster. Don’t let him do it again
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Every day, politicians and the right wing media whip up hatred and fear of migrants. None of them say this is wrong. None of them make the positive case for immigration. None of them tell the truth.
And then, today, someone did speak out, and the sodding BBC sodding apologised for them.
I give up.
And then, today, someone did speak out, and the sodding BBC sodding apologised for them.
I give up.
FFS! In the midst of the dog-whistling howls, Thought For The Day today was a welcome relief. Calling out Jenrick for his brazen xenophobia and urging people to hold on to their empathy and not to let fear become cruelty.
It’s intolerable that the BBC apologised for that rare moment of decency.
It’s intolerable that the BBC apologised for that rare moment of decency.
August 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Every day, politicians and the right wing media whip up hatred and fear of migrants. None of them say this is wrong. None of them make the positive case for immigration. None of them tell the truth.
And then, today, someone did speak out, and the sodding BBC sodding apologised for them.
I give up.
And then, today, someone did speak out, and the sodding BBC sodding apologised for them.
I give up.
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Thank you Kim Johnson 👏
June 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Thank you Kim Johnson 👏
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Morning Thingummies!
June 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Morning Thingummies!
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A powerful article worth a read, in my opinion.
"The warning from Brexit was that there is, on our archipelago, an incoherent, unacknowledged but highly potent identity crisis – the unresolved business of English identity in a post-imperial world."
Finan O'Toole
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Finan O'Toole
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
If there’s so much buyer’s remorse about Brexit, why is Nigel Farage the rising figure in UK politics?
Ten years on, an angry tribe sees itself as more English than British - and Ireland must stay alert to the dangers
www.irishtimes.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
A powerful article worth a read, in my opinion.
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Other parties either can't or won't stand up to Reform.
It's up to us to be the antidote to the hate, division and dangerous populism.
It's up to us to be the antidote to the hate, division and dangerous populism.
May 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Other parties either can't or won't stand up to Reform.
It's up to us to be the antidote to the hate, division and dangerous populism.
It's up to us to be the antidote to the hate, division and dangerous populism.
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Good morning lovely phone family. How's your weekend going so far? 🌞
We know that capitalism, greed and envy are destroying compassion, empathy and humanity. We're not nearly as enlightened as we should be by now and we're moving backwards at speed 💔
Have a peaceful day 🌷
#HaveCourageAndBeKind
We know that capitalism, greed and envy are destroying compassion, empathy and humanity. We're not nearly as enlightened as we should be by now and we're moving backwards at speed 💔
Have a peaceful day 🌷
#HaveCourageAndBeKind
May 11, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Good morning lovely phone family. How's your weekend going so far? 🌞
We know that capitalism, greed and envy are destroying compassion, empathy and humanity. We're not nearly as enlightened as we should be by now and we're moving backwards at speed 💔
Have a peaceful day 🌷
#HaveCourageAndBeKind
We know that capitalism, greed and envy are destroying compassion, empathy and humanity. We're not nearly as enlightened as we should be by now and we're moving backwards at speed 💔
Have a peaceful day 🌷
#HaveCourageAndBeKind
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Good morning BlueSky
Trump is still a cunt, Labour’s still supporting brexit and I am still European.
Enjoy your Saturday wherever you are. 🙂👍☀️
Trump is still a cunt, Labour’s still supporting brexit and I am still European.
Enjoy your Saturday wherever you are. 🙂👍☀️
May 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Good morning BlueSky
Trump is still a cunt, Labour’s still supporting brexit and I am still European.
Enjoy your Saturday wherever you are. 🙂👍☀️
Trump is still a cunt, Labour’s still supporting brexit and I am still European.
Enjoy your Saturday wherever you are. 🙂👍☀️