daytripper2.bsky.social
@daytripper2.bsky.social
Man City supporter, vinyl junkie with Seeburg habit and retired but not retiring trade union official who was never a boss or a baron
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The business lobby and Tory and Lib Dem Lords’ opposition to day one protection from unfair dismissal is disgraceful.

But the Employment Rights Bill will still be the biggest uplift in workers’ rights in decades.

We’ll continue fighting for comprehensive day one rights for every worker.
November 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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🧵Reform UK is trying to convince voters ahead of the local elections that it is now “professional”. Farage has condemned union members who, he said, were “telling kids that Reform is a racist party”.

So we looked into some of Reform's candidates and here's what we found 👇
April 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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April 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today’s boost to the Living Wage is worth up to £1,400 a year – a huge win for working people.

Let’s finish the job and deliver the #NewDeal in full🌹✊

Add your name: labourunions.org.uk/payrise/
A PAY RISE FOR MILLIONS
The rise in the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage is a huge win for working people. Millions...
labourunions.org.uk
April 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are doing it! The #EmploymentRights Bill has passed the Commons – a major step toward delivering stronger workplace rights and better pay and conditions.

Now, let’s deliver the #NewDeal in full.

✍️ Add your name: labourunions.org.uk/winnewdeal
The Biggest upgrade in Workers Rights in a generation.
This is a huge moment. The Employment Rights Bill passed the Commons – a major step toward stronger rights for...
labourunions.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Trump’s true enemy isn’t China or Russia but liberal democracy
open.substack.com/pub/nickcohe...
Trump’s true enemy isn’t China or Russia but liberal democracy
The new Cold War between Europe and America
open.substack.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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an economist explains how today’s gilt crisis differs from the Truss gilt crisis

www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
The UK is not suffering another Truss shock - Central Banking
The increase in gilt yields is a long way from the turmoil of 2022, writes Jagjit Chadha. But it does highlight flaws in the use of fiscal rules
www.centralbanking.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Sadiq Khan knighthood prompts Conservative criticism
For sheer hypocrisy, the winner for 2024 in the year’s last moments goes to these absolute twats
December 31, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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I seem to have upset the Nigel Farage fan club - so let me be clear.

This man sows hate, lies and division.

He is a grifter and a conman.

He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.

Repost if you agree

P.s. multiculturalism is great.
December 27, 2024 at 9:55 AM
I don’t know what I’ve done to upset the algorithm on this site but I’m really not a big fan of American Football. In fact I dislike it with a passion which is only matched by my love for real football
December 23, 2024 at 9:26 PM
OK. I’ve got to say something. Why is my Bluesky timeline filling up with posts about American football? I know nothing about it, I’m not interested and it’s not real football
December 19, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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Flat-cap Clarkson only wants his nose in the trough | Stewart Lee

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Flat-cap Clarkson only wants his nose in the trough | Stewart Lee
The broadcaster thinks if he fires up his farming fanbase they can shield him from his obligation to contribute his fair share to society
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 10:54 AM