Debs Smith
@debssmith.bsky.social
Flute/recorder teacher.
Fed up with all that capitalism brings......
Fed up with all that capitalism brings......
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Wes Streeting has said he completely backs the Home Secretary's Reform approved immigration policy which will devastate an already over burdened NHS. Starmer's right wing zealots are wrecking what's left of one of the best public health services in the world.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests
Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Wes Streeting has said he completely backs the Home Secretary's Reform approved immigration policy which will devastate an already over burdened NHS. Starmer's right wing zealots are wrecking what's left of one of the best public health services in the world.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Can we all shout very loudly - It's NOT China or India!
#VoteGreen
#VoteGreen
It absolutely beggars belief that with all the evidence we have of climate change there are still people who deny it exists. While countries like the USA roll back what little moves there have been to tackle it, the situation is getting pretty dire for the planet.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Can we all shout very loudly - It's NOT China or India!
#VoteGreen
#VoteGreen
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Join me in conversation with one of the world's most provocative environmental thinkers, @georgemonbiot.bsky.social. We talk climate, hope & action.
The event takes place @orieloxford.bsky.social on 21 Nov, 3:30pm. Free to attend. Book your place now: www.alumni.oriel.ox.ac.uk/events/oriel...
The event takes place @orieloxford.bsky.social on 21 Nov, 3:30pm. Free to attend. Book your place now: www.alumni.oriel.ox.ac.uk/events/oriel...
Oriel Environment Group Michaelmas 2025 — In Conversation with George Monbiot - Alumni Oriel
Climate Breakdown and Political Division: Navigating Polarisation with George Monbiot Join Professor Jan Rosenow (Jackson Senior Research Fellow, Oriel College) for a discussion with acclaimed investi...
www.alumni.oriel.ox.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Join me in conversation with one of the world's most provocative environmental thinkers, @georgemonbiot.bsky.social. We talk climate, hope & action.
The event takes place @orieloxford.bsky.social on 21 Nov, 3:30pm. Free to attend. Book your place now: www.alumni.oriel.ox.ac.uk/events/oriel...
The event takes place @orieloxford.bsky.social on 21 Nov, 3:30pm. Free to attend. Book your place now: www.alumni.oriel.ox.ac.uk/events/oriel...
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I joined HMPS in 1995 and retired in 2019. Underpinning every failing in HMPS is AUSTERITY. From Purging experienced staff, overloading operational managers with admin, privatizing works depts and trying to nail jelly to walls. Torys f'd the organisation irreparably. Kudos to those who had to stay.
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I joined HMPS in 1995 and retired in 2019. Underpinning every failing in HMPS is AUSTERITY. From Purging experienced staff, overloading operational managers with admin, privatizing works depts and trying to nail jelly to walls. Torys f'd the organisation irreparably. Kudos to those who had to stay.
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The UK Government is feeding an authoritarian cuckoo.
Calling non-violent protesters terrorists, locking them up, then banning them from meeting friends or internet communication after release.
These tools of repression will be used by the fascism they’ve fed.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Calling non-violent protesters terrorists, locking them up, then banning them from meeting friends or internet communication after release.
These tools of repression will be used by the fascism they’ve fed.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Jailed UK climate protesters facing conditions reserved for extremists on release
Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The UK Government is feeding an authoritarian cuckoo.
Calling non-violent protesters terrorists, locking them up, then banning them from meeting friends or internet communication after release.
These tools of repression will be used by the fascism they’ve fed.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Calling non-violent protesters terrorists, locking them up, then banning them from meeting friends or internet communication after release.
These tools of repression will be used by the fascism they’ve fed.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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Charles the last and Starmer the least should hang their heads in shame that this is still needed in the 5 th effing richest country in the world
I doubt they are listening so please repost to make them act
I doubt they are listening so please repost to make them act
Friday night Charity food collection!!
25 big baking potatoes and lots of big cauliflowers as well as veggies and bread
Good hearty food that will keep bellies filled this weekend.
Getting ready to pack bags and welcome some families in to collect every scrap!
Do what you can my friends x
25 big baking potatoes and lots of big cauliflowers as well as veggies and bread
Good hearty food that will keep bellies filled this weekend.
Getting ready to pack bags and welcome some families in to collect every scrap!
Do what you can my friends x
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Charles the last and Starmer the least should hang their heads in shame that this is still needed in the 5 th effing richest country in the world
I doubt they are listening so please repost to make them act
I doubt they are listening so please repost to make them act
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Male violence against women is an endemic problem in NI and we need action, not promises from Stormont. I've signed this petition to stand up against men's violence towards women - will you sign too?
Sign Now: Stand Up Against Men's Violence Towards Women
Male violence against women is an endemic problem in NI and we need action, not promises from Stormont. I've signed this petition to stand up against men's violence towards women - will you sign too?
my.actnowni.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Male violence against women is an endemic problem in NI and we need action, not promises from Stormont. I've signed this petition to stand up against men's violence towards women - will you sign too?
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Israel PANICS As Journalists Enter LEVELED Gaza Strip youtu.be/xw6GoEQ7zNc?...
Israel PANICS As Journalists Enter LEVELED Gaza Strip
YouTube video by No More Wars
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November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Israel PANICS As Journalists Enter LEVELED Gaza Strip youtu.be/xw6GoEQ7zNc?...
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Petition: Introduce legally enforceable safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in the NHS petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74... Deadline25 March 2026
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Petition: Introduce legally enforceable safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in the NHS petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74... Deadline25 March 2026
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UK Energy profits, 2025 - £130bn a year, 1979 - £0
Water profits, 2025 - £6bn, 1979 - £0bn
NHS profits, 2025 - £14bn, 1979 - £0bn
Landlord profits, 2025 - £80bn, 1979 - £15bn
All this money is stolen from you and from Public Services, this is why there is 'no money'.
Water profits, 2025 - £6bn, 1979 - £0bn
NHS profits, 2025 - £14bn, 1979 - £0bn
Landlord profits, 2025 - £80bn, 1979 - £15bn
All this money is stolen from you and from Public Services, this is why there is 'no money'.
November 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
UK Energy profits, 2025 - £130bn a year, 1979 - £0
Water profits, 2025 - £6bn, 1979 - £0bn
NHS profits, 2025 - £14bn, 1979 - £0bn
Landlord profits, 2025 - £80bn, 1979 - £15bn
All this money is stolen from you and from Public Services, this is why there is 'no money'.
Water profits, 2025 - £6bn, 1979 - £0bn
NHS profits, 2025 - £14bn, 1979 - £0bn
Landlord profits, 2025 - £80bn, 1979 - £15bn
All this money is stolen from you and from Public Services, this is why there is 'no money'.
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Alice Perry has been a long-serving bureaucrat at the top of the Labour party, a lobbyist at the firm representing Blackrock and Barclays, and now she’s paid by a private health insurance firm to ‘advocate’ for them in parliament.
labourrightwatch.wordpress.com/2025/04/15/a...
labourrightwatch.wordpress.com/2025/04/15/a...
Alice Perry: Labour bureaucrat, former lobbyist for Cicero and now for the UK’s third largest private health insurer, Aviva
Alice Perry has been a long-serving bureaucrat at the top of the Labour party, a lobbyist at the firm representing Blackrock and Barclays, and now she’s paid by a private health insurance fir…
labourrightwatch.wordpress.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Alice Perry has been a long-serving bureaucrat at the top of the Labour party, a lobbyist at the firm representing Blackrock and Barclays, and now she’s paid by a private health insurance firm to ‘advocate’ for them in parliament.
labourrightwatch.wordpress.com/2025/04/15/a...
labourrightwatch.wordpress.com/2025/04/15/a...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Banks make $26bn in a decade of financing deforesting companies.
Destruction of the world’s forests reached the highest level - agricultural expansion, mining, infrastructure, logging.
Profits before climate change, human lives and the planet.
The cult of deregulation will make matters worse.
Destruction of the world’s forests reached the highest level - agricultural expansion, mining, infrastructure, logging.
Profits before climate change, human lives and the planet.
The cult of deregulation will make matters worse.
Banks make $26bn in decade of financing deforesting companies
US, EU and UK banks have made over $10 billion in income since Paris Agreement by financing companies involved in deforestation, new analysis ahead of COP30 reveals
globalwitness.org
October 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Banks make $26bn in a decade of financing deforesting companies.
Destruction of the world’s forests reached the highest level - agricultural expansion, mining, infrastructure, logging.
Profits before climate change, human lives and the planet.
The cult of deregulation will make matters worse.
Destruction of the world’s forests reached the highest level - agricultural expansion, mining, infrastructure, logging.
Profits before climate change, human lives and the planet.
The cult of deregulation will make matters worse.
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100,000 members and rising 💯
Next... overtake The Tories.
Join us to make that happen. join.greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Next... overtake The Tories.
Join us to make that happen. join.greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader
Green party in England and Wales has had near-50% rise in membership since since Zack Polanski took over last month
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:27 AM
100,000 members and rising 💯
Next... overtake The Tories.
Join us to make that happen. join.greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Next... overtake The Tories.
Join us to make that happen. join.greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Just in case anyone isn't believing the numbers they're hearing, here's an aerial view. Yes, this was by far the largest national demonstration in Britain since 2003.
Hey you hearing this yet, Starmer? Or do we need to muscle our way into the Houses of Parliament to get your attention?
Hey you hearing this yet, Starmer? Or do we need to muscle our way into the Houses of Parliament to get your attention?
October 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Just in case anyone isn't believing the numbers they're hearing, here's an aerial view. Yes, this was by far the largest national demonstration in Britain since 2003.
Hey you hearing this yet, Starmer? Or do we need to muscle our way into the Houses of Parliament to get your attention?
Hey you hearing this yet, Starmer? Or do we need to muscle our way into the Houses of Parliament to get your attention?
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Say it loud, say it proud, Nigel Farage is a racist.
Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
October 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Say it loud, say it proud, Nigel Farage is a racist.
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Again, the beleaguered customers foot the bill whilst shareholders talk shite about investment and continue raking it in. The scam continues.
Why is the very stuff of life even subject to competitive practice?
If the Tories had found a way to privatise air would Labour still allow it?
#WeOwnIt
Why is the very stuff of life even subject to competitive practice?
If the Tories had found a way to privatise air would Labour still allow it?
#WeOwnIt
Millions of households face jump in water bills after regulator backs more price rises
Millions of households face jump in water bills after regulator backs more price rises
Competition watchdog agrees requests from Anglian, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex and South East to raise household bills
Millions of households in England will see their water bills increase by even more than expected, after the competition regulator gave the green light for five water suppliers to raise charges to customers – but rejected most of the companies’ demands.
An independent group of experts appointed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisionally decided to allow the companies to charge customers an extra £556m over the next five years, it said on Thursday. That was only 21% of the £2.7bn that the firms requested. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Again, the beleaguered customers foot the bill whilst shareholders talk shite about investment and continue raking it in. The scam continues.
Why is the very stuff of life even subject to competitive practice?
If the Tories had found a way to privatise air would Labour still allow it?
#WeOwnIt
Why is the very stuff of life even subject to competitive practice?
If the Tories had found a way to privatise air would Labour still allow it?
#WeOwnIt
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WTF, UK! 😡
UK Government Allows Seabed Bottom Trawling in English “Protected” Waters
veganfta.com/articles/202...
UK Government Allows Seabed Bottom Trawling in English “Protected” Waters
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UK Government Allows Seabed Bottom Trawling in English “Protected” Waters
On the 9th of September 2025, the UK government declared that seabed bottom trawling will be permitted to continue in English marine protected areas (MPAs), much to the disappointment of many animal…
veganfta.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
WTF, UK! 😡
UK Government Allows Seabed Bottom Trawling in English “Protected” Waters
veganfta.com/articles/202...
UK Government Allows Seabed Bottom Trawling in English “Protected” Waters
veganfta.com/articles/202...
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Tice claims to have never met Nathan Gill.
Here he is not meeting with him.
Lying tw*t
Here he is not meeting with him.
Lying tw*t
October 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Tice claims to have never met Nathan Gill.
Here he is not meeting with him.
Lying tw*t
Here he is not meeting with him.
Lying tw*t
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The express poll asking whether reforms migrangt visa plan is racist is about 91% "no" so it REALLY needs your help - this is a direct link to poll
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POLL: Is Reform's migrant visa plan racist?
xd.wayin.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The express poll asking whether reforms migrangt visa plan is racist is about 91% "no" so it REALLY needs your help - this is a direct link to poll
xd.wayin.com/display/cont...
xd.wayin.com/display/cont...
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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Nigel Farage's party took control of Durham County Council in May but has seen a string of complaints and resignations
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Reform vowed 'Doge' savings - then spent £13k on complaints about its own councillors
Nigel Farage's party took control of Durham County Council in May but has seen a string of complaints and resignations
inews.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Nigel Farage's party took control of Durham County Council in May but has seen a string of complaints and resignations
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...