David De Smet
@daviddesmet.bsky.social
Eco-socialist, bibliophile, ferroequinologist and ailurophile. 🌎
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Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
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✍️ Patriotism and prejudice in the UK’s ‘Raise the Colours’ campaign
The red-cross flag of St George has become a common sight in recent times – is it for a shared love of country or a ‘Keep Out’ sign?
By Emily Georgiadis
The red-cross flag of St George has become a common sight in recent times – is it for a shared love of country or a ‘Keep Out’ sign?
By Emily Georgiadis
Patriotism and prejudice in the UK’s ‘Raise the Colours’ campaign
The red-cross flag of St George has become a common sight in recent times – is it for a shared love of country or a ‘Keep Out’ sign?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
✍️ Patriotism and prejudice in the UK’s ‘Raise the Colours’ campaign
The red-cross flag of St George has become a common sight in recent times – is it for a shared love of country or a ‘Keep Out’ sign?
By Emily Georgiadis
The red-cross flag of St George has become a common sight in recent times – is it for a shared love of country or a ‘Keep Out’ sign?
By Emily Georgiadis
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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This is what tolerance of anti-migrant political rhetoric leads to. A surge in racial abuse against nurses and care workers. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Racist incidents against UK nurses surge by 55%
Royal College of Nursing calls on government to stop using anti-migrant rhetoric, which it says emboldens racist behaviour
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
This is what tolerance of anti-migrant political rhetoric leads to. A surge in racial abuse against nurses and care workers. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Individual action alone won't solve the climate crisis, but it is a powerful catalyst. When we choose not to fly and voice our reasons, we send a clear signal to industry and government, demanding better low-carbon travel infrastructure.
take the #FlightFreeChallenge. flightfree.co.uk
take the #FlightFreeChallenge. flightfree.co.uk
Flight Free UK
Fight climate change: make the pledge to be flight free in 2025
flightfree.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Individual action alone won't solve the climate crisis, but it is a powerful catalyst. When we choose not to fly and voice our reasons, we send a clear signal to industry and government, demanding better low-carbon travel infrastructure.
take the #FlightFreeChallenge. flightfree.co.uk
take the #FlightFreeChallenge. flightfree.co.uk
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The Green Party's proposal for a wealth tax on 1% of assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn comes top of our list of tax reforms that Britons would support, with 75% giving it their backing
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
October 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The Green Party's proposal for a wealth tax on 1% of assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn comes top of our list of tax reforms that Britons would support, with 75% giving it their backing
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
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Today's column is about the government's huge, unprecedented assault on nature ... and about the eerie, astonishing silence of the big nature groups. The RSPB, National Trust, Wildlife Trusts have 7.5m members between them. A vast force, completely unmobilised. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Wage war on nature to build new homes: that’s Labour’s offer, but it’s a con trick | George Monbiot
The government’s new planning bill is tearing down environmental protections to benefit developers. This nation of nature lovers won’t stand for it, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Today's column is about the government's huge, unprecedented assault on nature ... and about the eerie, astonishing silence of the big nature groups. The RSPB, National Trust, Wildlife Trusts have 7.5m members between them. A vast force, completely unmobilised. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Make the Government respond to our call for a National Climate Resilience Plan by signing this petition and then sharing it. We need 10,000 signatures.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Fund a National Climate Resilience Plan: protect communities from climate impact
From floods to extreme temperatures, climate impacts risk damaging homes, health, businesses, services, and the economy. We want Government to prioritise adaptation; fund a new Resilience Plan that…
petition.parliament.uk
October 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Make the Government respond to our call for a National Climate Resilience Plan by signing this petition and then sharing it. We need 10,000 signatures.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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What has the ECHR ever done for us?
Quite a lot actually, and we wrote it too.
Quite a lot actually, and we wrote it too.
October 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
What has the ECHR ever done for us?
Quite a lot actually, and we wrote it too.
Quite a lot actually, and we wrote it too.
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Already over 360,000 and rising by hundreds every minute. Let’s stop this techbro billionaire Blairite nonsense. Sign. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
petition.parliament.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Already over 360,000 and rising by hundreds every minute. Let’s stop this techbro billionaire Blairite nonsense. Sign. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Everyone: What's government doing about the cost of living crisis, the climate crisis, and the unfolding genocide in Gaza?
Labour: "We will mandate people carry Brit cards".
This government's priorities are painfully out of touch and increasingly authoritarian.
Labour: "We will mandate people carry Brit cards".
This government's priorities are painfully out of touch and increasingly authoritarian.
September 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Everyone: What's government doing about the cost of living crisis, the climate crisis, and the unfolding genocide in Gaza?
Labour: "We will mandate people carry Brit cards".
This government's priorities are painfully out of touch and increasingly authoritarian.
Labour: "We will mandate people carry Brit cards".
This government's priorities are painfully out of touch and increasingly authoritarian.
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"I know a lot of people in this country right now want to see @greenparty.org.uk ready to challenge Reform and challenge this deeply unpopular Labour government, and that's exactly what I intend to do."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Corbyn allies disappointed at row with Sultana over Your Party
Zarah Sultana - who was launching the new party with Jeremy Corbyn - accused him overseeing a
www.bbc.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"I know a lot of people in this country right now want to see @greenparty.org.uk ready to challenge Reform and challenge this deeply unpopular Labour government, and that's exactly what I intend to do."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fewer than 100 signatures needed on our petition to stop airport expansion 🙌 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We are nearly at the 10,000 required for a government response. Thanks everyone who has signed and shared so far. Keep it going!
We are nearly at the 10,000 required for a government response. Thanks everyone who has signed and shared so far. Keep it going!
Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we ...
petition.parliament.uk
September 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Fewer than 100 signatures needed on our petition to stop airport expansion 🙌 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We are nearly at the 10,000 required for a government response. Thanks everyone who has signed and shared so far. Keep it going!
We are nearly at the 10,000 required for a government response. Thanks everyone who has signed and shared so far. Keep it going!
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This is a longtime policy of @greenparty.org.uk: please sign and share the petition!
Tackle #Inequality and rein in #FatCatPay
Tackle #Inequality and rein in #FatCatPay
Long championed a max 10:1 pay ratio in companies and organisations so thrilled to see the High Pay Centre and Equality Trust fighting the good fight.
highpaycentre.org/high-pay-cen...
highpaycentre.org/high-pay-cen...
High Pay Centre and Equality Trust launch campaign calling for maximum 10:1 pay ratios - High Pay Centre
Sign the High Pay Centre and Equality Trust's petition calling for a maximum 10:1 pay ratio between bosses and their lowest paid workers
highpaycentre.org
September 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is a longtime policy of @greenparty.org.uk: please sign and share the petition!
Tackle #Inequality and rein in #FatCatPay
Tackle #Inequality and rein in #FatCatPay
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For an awful lot of politicians and pundits, the story about fixing our railways starts and stops with one word: NATIONALISATION. But this slogan alone is doomed to fail us all.
Watch me explain why for @greensorganise.bsky.social: #NotJustNationalisation
Watch me explain why for @greensorganise.bsky.social: #NotJustNationalisation
Not just nationalisation.
Public ownership is the first step we need to take to make our railways work for all 68 million of us and not just a hand full of greedy share holders.
We want the power put in our hands.
@garethdennis.uk
Public ownership is the first step we need to take to make our railways work for all 68 million of us and not just a hand full of greedy share holders.
We want the power put in our hands.
@garethdennis.uk
July 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
For an awful lot of politicians and pundits, the story about fixing our railways starts and stops with one word: NATIONALISATION. But this slogan alone is doomed to fail us all.
Watch me explain why for @greensorganise.bsky.social: #NotJustNationalisation
Watch me explain why for @greensorganise.bsky.social: #NotJustNationalisation
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Check out my column on why stories have a crucial role to play in helping us face up to the eco-crisis and showing us ways through what is coming.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2539857...
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2539857...
Ragnarök and Our Need to Be Inspired by Stories in Our Modern Eco-Crisis
Ragnarök and Our Need to Be Inspired by Stories in Our Modern Eco-Crisis
www.edp24.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Check out my column on why stories have a crucial role to play in helping us face up to the eco-crisis and showing us ways through what is coming.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2539857...
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2539857...
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social pointing out that a household budget is nothing like a national economy.
September 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social pointing out that a household budget is nothing like a national economy.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Let's show Love is Stronger than hate!
Refugees are welcome here 🤗
Repost 💚
Refugees are welcome here 🤗
Repost 💚
August 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Let's show Love is Stronger than hate!
Refugees are welcome here 🤗
Repost 💚
Refugees are welcome here 🤗
Repost 💚
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Poverty obstructs economic recovery.
16m Britons live in poverty
800,000 suffer from nutritional deficiencies.
1-in-200 households experiencing homelessness
1-in-4 young people have mental health conditions.
Scurvy/Rickets are back.
£39bn GDP a year lost due to poverty.
Must redistribute.
16m Britons live in poverty
800,000 suffer from nutritional deficiencies.
1-in-200 households experiencing homelessness
1-in-4 young people have mental health conditions.
Scurvy/Rickets are back.
£39bn GDP a year lost due to poverty.
Must redistribute.
Our state has become a guarantor of corporate profits
Equitable distribution of income and wealth would go a long way towards stimulating domestic demand and investment...
leftfootforward.org
August 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Poverty obstructs economic recovery.
16m Britons live in poverty
800,000 suffer from nutritional deficiencies.
1-in-200 households experiencing homelessness
1-in-4 young people have mental health conditions.
Scurvy/Rickets are back.
£39bn GDP a year lost due to poverty.
Must redistribute.
16m Britons live in poverty
800,000 suffer from nutritional deficiencies.
1-in-200 households experiencing homelessness
1-in-4 young people have mental health conditions.
Scurvy/Rickets are back.
£39bn GDP a year lost due to poverty.
Must redistribute.
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Reform propaganda-fest has to end. We need government to respond to our call for proper coverage of ALL our parties by our broadcasters. Sign now & pass round like your life depends on it because really it does. democracy at stake! 6k needs to be 10k by sep13 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
August 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Reform propaganda-fest has to end. We need government to respond to our call for proper coverage of ALL our parties by our broadcasters. Sign now & pass round like your life depends on it because really it does. democracy at stake! 6k needs to be 10k by sep13 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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A starving midwife living in a refugee camp is one of dozens of hopeful Palestinian students blocked from UK universities by government bureaucracy.
Starving Gaza students 'left to die in warzone' as UK sets impossible test
www.mirror.co.uk
August 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A starving midwife living in a refugee camp is one of dozens of hopeful Palestinian students blocked from UK universities by government bureaucracy.