@georgeoliver.bsky.social
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We should get to decide how we protect ourselves at demonstrations.
But Government plans to restrict face coverings at protests could impact any of us.
We need your support to make sure this law doesn't go unchallenged
👇
https://action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167409/petition/1
But Government plans to restrict face coverings at protests could impact any of us.
We need your support to make sure this law doesn't go unchallenged
👇
https://action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167409/petition/1
December 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
We should get to decide how we protect ourselves at demonstrations.
But Government plans to restrict face coverings at protests could impact any of us.
We need your support to make sure this law doesn't go unchallenged
👇
https://action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167409/petition/1
But Government plans to restrict face coverings at protests could impact any of us.
We need your support to make sure this law doesn't go unchallenged
👇
https://action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167409/petition/1
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🚨 Today, after years of police using facial recognition without proper laws or safeguards, the Home Office has finally launched a public consultation. This is our chance to have our say.
December 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🚨 Today, after years of police using facial recognition without proper laws or safeguards, the Home Office has finally launched a public consultation. This is our chance to have our say.
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📈Amazon paid just £932 million in taxes in 2023, on £29 billion of turnover.🤑
If it wasn't for the Digital Services tax, they'd have paid less than half of that!
No wonder they want it scrapped — its too hard to dodge.
Stop tax cuts for tech giants!👇
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/protect-the-...
If it wasn't for the Digital Services tax, they'd have paid less than half of that!
No wonder they want it scrapped — its too hard to dodge.
Stop tax cuts for tech giants!👇
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/protect-the-...
No new tax breaks for Tech Giants
Donald Trump and big tech billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg are pressuring the UK to drop our ‘Big Tech Tax’.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📈Amazon paid just £932 million in taxes in 2023, on £29 billion of turnover.🤑
If it wasn't for the Digital Services tax, they'd have paid less than half of that!
No wonder they want it scrapped — its too hard to dodge.
Stop tax cuts for tech giants!👇
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/protect-the-...
If it wasn't for the Digital Services tax, they'd have paid less than half of that!
No wonder they want it scrapped — its too hard to dodge.
Stop tax cuts for tech giants!👇
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/protect-the-...
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The UK urgently needs a settling up tax— to stop the super rich from exploiting us.
Nikolay Storonsky, the billionaire CEO of Revolut, has officially moved his tax residency from the UK to the UAE.
Why? And what should we do about it? 🧵1/9
Nikolay Storonsky, the billionaire CEO of Revolut, has officially moved his tax residency from the UK to the UAE.
Why? And what should we do about it? 🧵1/9
October 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The UK urgently needs a settling up tax— to stop the super rich from exploiting us.
Nikolay Storonsky, the billionaire CEO of Revolut, has officially moved his tax residency from the UK to the UAE.
Why? And what should we do about it? 🧵1/9
Nikolay Storonsky, the billionaire CEO of Revolut, has officially moved his tax residency from the UK to the UAE.
Why? And what should we do about it? 🧵1/9
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Governments all over the world are militarising our societies. They are increasing military spending and undermining civil rights protections. This is happening in different ways:
October 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Governments all over the world are militarising our societies. They are increasing military spending and undermining civil rights protections. This is happening in different ways:
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NEW: UK taxpayers are losing £22 billion every year from losses at the Bank of England - the same as the entire Home Office annual budget. This is the result of a flawed implementation of the BoE's quantitative easing programme. We propose two steps to fix this leak. (1/4)
August 29, 2025 at 6:59 AM
NEW: UK taxpayers are losing £22 billion every year from losses at the Bank of England - the same as the entire Home Office annual budget. This is the result of a flawed implementation of the BoE's quantitative easing programme. We propose two steps to fix this leak. (1/4)
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👸🏻: “Shame on the state of Israel for what they’re doing to the Palestinian people at the moment”
👮🏻♂️: “Are you gonna stand up for the search?”
👸🏻: “No, I’m bloody not!”
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear jeans and raincoats 🔥🙏
👮🏻♂️: “Are you gonna stand up for the search?”
👸🏻: “No, I’m bloody not!”
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear jeans and raincoats 🔥🙏
July 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
👸🏻: “Shame on the state of Israel for what they’re doing to the Palestinian people at the moment”
👮🏻♂️: “Are you gonna stand up for the search?”
👸🏻: “No, I’m bloody not!”
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear jeans and raincoats 🔥🙏
👮🏻♂️: “Are you gonna stand up for the search?”
👸🏻: “No, I’m bloody not!”
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear jeans and raincoats 🔥🙏
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New research out from @simonpittaway.bsky.social and me looking at the cost of essentials in Britain. We dig into the rising weight of essentials in family budgets, what that means for life on low incomes, and what the Government should do about it. 🧵
July 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
New research out from @simonpittaway.bsky.social and me looking at the cost of essentials in Britain. We dig into the rising weight of essentials in family budgets, what that means for life on low incomes, and what the Government should do about it. 🧵
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Today, the UK government intends to ban the non-violent protesters Palestine Action as a "terrorist" group, exposing anyone supporting them to terrorism charges. In 2 days, 380,000 people have watched this video on YT alone.
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison
YouTube video by Double Down News
www.youtube.com
June 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Today, the UK government intends to ban the non-violent protesters Palestine Action as a "terrorist" group, exposing anyone supporting them to terrorism charges. In 2 days, 380,000 people have watched this video on YT alone.
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
You're going to need a bigger prison.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkV...
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You can read @oxfaminternational.bsky.social's latest report in full here: www.oxfam.org/en/press-rel...
New wealth of top 1% surges by over $33.9 trillion since 2015 – enough to end poverty 22 times over, as Oxfam warns global development “abysmally off track” ahead of crunch talks | Oxfam International
www.oxfam.org
June 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
You can read @oxfaminternational.bsky.social's latest report in full here: www.oxfam.org/en/press-rel...
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NEW: Labour's planned disability benefit cuts could affect the majority of current working-age claimants with ischaemic heart disease, inflammatory arthritis, hip and knee disorders and Crohn’s disease, according to analysis of new DWP data
By me, for the Big Issue:
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
By me, for the Big Issue:
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Majority of PIP claimants with heart disease, arthritis and Crohn's at risk of cuts
DWP data obtained by Big Issue shows that the majority of people with heart failure, HIV and arthritis are at risk of losing their benefits.
www.bigissue.com
June 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
NEW: Labour's planned disability benefit cuts could affect the majority of current working-age claimants with ischaemic heart disease, inflammatory arthritis, hip and knee disorders and Crohn’s disease, according to analysis of new DWP data
By me, for the Big Issue:
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
By me, for the Big Issue:
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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Were you at the Palestine Action solidarity protest in Trafalgar Square yesterday? Did you witness the police charge into the crowd?
If you saw what happened clearly, we'd like to hear your testimony. Email us at netpoladmin@protonmail.com
If you saw what happened clearly, we'd like to hear your testimony. Email us at netpoladmin@protonmail.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Were you at the Palestine Action solidarity protest in Trafalgar Square yesterday? Did you witness the police charge into the crowd?
If you saw what happened clearly, we'd like to hear your testimony. Email us at netpoladmin@protonmail.com
If you saw what happened clearly, we'd like to hear your testimony. Email us at netpoladmin@protonmail.com
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🚨 Judgment for our legal challenge against Government anti-protest laws will be announced THIS WEEK
Here’s everything that’s happened so far in our fight to #DefendDemocracy
WATCH & SHARE
Here’s everything that’s happened so far in our fight to #DefendDemocracy
WATCH & SHARE
May 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🚨 Judgment for our legal challenge against Government anti-protest laws will be announced THIS WEEK
Here’s everything that’s happened so far in our fight to #DefendDemocracy
WATCH & SHARE
Here’s everything that’s happened so far in our fight to #DefendDemocracy
WATCH & SHARE
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Campaign Launch!📢
The Devastating Human Rights Impact of Social Security Failures in the UK from @AmnestyUK
📅 Thursday, 8th May
⏰ 6:30 - 8pm
📍 Online and at the Friends' Meeting House, 6 Mount Street Manchester M2 5NS
Tickets👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-devast...
The Devastating Human Rights Impact of Social Security Failures in the UK from @AmnestyUK
📅 Thursday, 8th May
⏰ 6:30 - 8pm
📍 Online and at the Friends' Meeting House, 6 Mount Street Manchester M2 5NS
Tickets👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-devast...
The Devastating Human Rights Impact of Social Security Failures in the UK
Join Amnesty UK in-person or online for the launch of a campaign uncovering the realities of social security in the UK.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Campaign Launch!📢
The Devastating Human Rights Impact of Social Security Failures in the UK from @AmnestyUK
📅 Thursday, 8th May
⏰ 6:30 - 8pm
📍 Online and at the Friends' Meeting House, 6 Mount Street Manchester M2 5NS
Tickets👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-devast...
The Devastating Human Rights Impact of Social Security Failures in the UK from @AmnestyUK
📅 Thursday, 8th May
⏰ 6:30 - 8pm
📍 Online and at the Friends' Meeting House, 6 Mount Street Manchester M2 5NS
Tickets👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-devast...
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DWP figures in response to FOI request indicate 87% of claimants currently receiving PIP daily living component at standard rate, and 13% of claimants receiving enhanced rate are likely to lose their entitlement if “score 4” changes go ahead.
That means virtually everyone on standard rate PIP.
That means virtually everyone on standard rate PIP.
I have submitted an FOI request to try and find out how many of those currently receiving PIP (personal independence payment) may lose their entitlement under the new rules:
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/pers...
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/pers...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - a Freedom of Information request to Department for Work and Pensions
Please could you provide the following information:
The number of claimants currently in receipt of PIP daily living component at:
a) The standard rate
b) The enhanced rate
For each of the above, pl...
www.whatdotheyknow.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
DWP figures in response to FOI request indicate 87% of claimants currently receiving PIP daily living component at standard rate, and 13% of claimants receiving enhanced rate are likely to lose their entitlement if “score 4” changes go ahead.
That means virtually everyone on standard rate PIP.
That means virtually everyone on standard rate PIP.
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If you are unable to attend today's first day of the People's Tribunal on Police Killings, it is available as a livestream www.youtube.com/live/rVzkVcS...
The People's Tribunal on Police Killings - Day 1
YouTube video by Migrant Media
www.youtube.com
April 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
If you are unable to attend today's first day of the People's Tribunal on Police Killings, it is available as a livestream www.youtube.com/live/rVzkVcS...
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And as @tom-clark.bsky.social recently wrote, Labour has serious questions to answer on poverty. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/696...
There are serious questions about Labour and poverty
A crisis of want is deepening – and the government isn’t gripping it
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
And as @tom-clark.bsky.social recently wrote, Labour has serious questions to answer on poverty. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/696...
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Help @frankadlingtons.bsky.social
beat Reform *and* replace a Tory Councillor in Derbyshire!
🗓️ Sat 12th April
📍 Wingerworth, Derbyshire (FREE coaches provided)
Bring a backpack and wooden spoon (seriously). Lunch will be provided.
Register here - greensorganise.uk/derbyshire-b...
beat Reform *and* replace a Tory Councillor in Derbyshire!
🗓️ Sat 12th April
📍 Wingerworth, Derbyshire (FREE coaches provided)
Bring a backpack and wooden spoon (seriously). Lunch will be provided.
Register here - greensorganise.uk/derbyshire-b...
March 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Help @frankadlingtons.bsky.social
beat Reform *and* replace a Tory Councillor in Derbyshire!
🗓️ Sat 12th April
📍 Wingerworth, Derbyshire (FREE coaches provided)
Bring a backpack and wooden spoon (seriously). Lunch will be provided.
Register here - greensorganise.uk/derbyshire-b...
beat Reform *and* replace a Tory Councillor in Derbyshire!
🗓️ Sat 12th April
📍 Wingerworth, Derbyshire (FREE coaches provided)
Bring a backpack and wooden spoon (seriously). Lunch will be provided.
Register here - greensorganise.uk/derbyshire-b...
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Banning face coverings, expanding facial recognition – how the UK government and police are eroding protest rights
@daragh.bsky.social @petefussey.bsky.social
theconversation.com/banning-face...
@daragh.bsky.social @petefussey.bsky.social
theconversation.com/banning-face...
Banning face coverings, expanding facial recognition – how the UK government and police are eroding protest rights
Being identified was once only a possibility, now it is a near certainty.
theconversation.com
March 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Banning face coverings, expanding facial recognition – how the UK government and police are eroding protest rights
@daragh.bsky.social @petefussey.bsky.social
theconversation.com/banning-face...
@daragh.bsky.social @petefussey.bsky.social
theconversation.com/banning-face...
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Disabled man dies in poverty and squalor after #DWP removes his benefits, just as #Labour prepares to cut #PIP by £4.5 billion
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-man...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-man...
Disabled man dies in poverty and squalor after DWP removes his benefits, just as Labour cuts PIP by £4.5bn
The body of a disabled man was found in his flat in distressing, squalid conditions, just weeks after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wrongly removed his disability benefits because he h…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
March 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Disabled man dies in poverty and squalor after #DWP removes his benefits, just as #Labour prepares to cut #PIP by £4.5 billion
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-man...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-man...
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Join us to today outside the Treasury from 5pm to say #TaxTheSuperRich, no to cuts!
Hear from campaigners and leaders across issues of economic, social, disability rights and environmental justice including @patmillsuk.bsky.social, @garyseconomics.bsky.social, @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social, and more!
Hear from campaigners and leaders across issues of economic, social, disability rights and environmental justice including @patmillsuk.bsky.social, @garyseconomics.bsky.social, @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social, and more!
March 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Join us to today outside the Treasury from 5pm to say #TaxTheSuperRich, no to cuts!
Hear from campaigners and leaders across issues of economic, social, disability rights and environmental justice including @patmillsuk.bsky.social, @garyseconomics.bsky.social, @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social, and more!
Hear from campaigners and leaders across issues of economic, social, disability rights and environmental justice including @patmillsuk.bsky.social, @garyseconomics.bsky.social, @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social, and more!
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No more PIP reassessments for people with Lifelong Disabilities & Terminal Illness
Young people and Adults with special educational needs and a lifelong disability cannot self-advocate, nor can we rely upon the system to protect them. Advocates and social workers come & go, we n...
you.38degrees.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 5:48 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Disabled People Against Cuts vital solidarity and planning event this weekend. Please RT if possible. #Disability #DisabilityJustice
March 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Disabled People Against Cuts vital solidarity and planning event this weekend. Please RT if possible. #Disability #DisabilityJustice