Keith Stephenson
@k31tgh.bsky.social
British, Yorkshireman ,retired , never needed waking up. Can see through there lies. Love is the answer.
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June 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws.
I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Whilst I'd much prefer to see these companies brought back under public ownership, this is still a big win for those wanting to see improvements.
New laws the Labour government brought in have been used today to ban bonuses being paid out at 6 water companies for failing to meet the high standards required.
They are:
Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Anglian Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities & Southern Water.
Labour delivering again.
They are:
Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Anglian Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities & Southern Water.
Labour delivering again.
Government's new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies with immediate effect
Government bans unfair bonuses for water companies that don't meet high standards
www.gov.uk
June 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Whilst I'd much prefer to see these companies brought back under public ownership, this is still a big win for those wanting to see improvements.
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This is social murder
"Campaigners say the shocking scale of the impact that the government's benefit cuts will have on unpaid carers is become clearer by the day"
'Tens of thousands of households face a "triple hit" of benefit cuts as part of Labour's reforms'
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
"Campaigners say the shocking scale of the impact that the government's benefit cuts will have on unpaid carers is become clearer by the day"
'Tens of thousands of households face a "triple hit" of benefit cuts as part of Labour's reforms'
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Tens of thousands of households could lose three benefits at same time
Tens of thousands of disabled households could face a “triple hit” of benefit cuts from Labour due to their impact on carer’s allowance.
www.bigissue.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:31 AM
This is social murder
"Campaigners say the shocking scale of the impact that the government's benefit cuts will have on unpaid carers is become clearer by the day"
'Tens of thousands of households face a "triple hit" of benefit cuts as part of Labour's reforms'
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
"Campaigners say the shocking scale of the impact that the government's benefit cuts will have on unpaid carers is become clearer by the day"
'Tens of thousands of households face a "triple hit" of benefit cuts as part of Labour's reforms'
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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Yes! We need public ownership of Thames Water NOW!!! @takebackwater.bsky.social @riveractionuk.bsky.social @martinabrams.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @ewanmg.bsky.social @premnsikka.bsky.social @paulvalentineactor.bsky.social @greenpartyscott.bsky.social
There's never been a better or cheaper time to take Thames Water into PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
Our letter to Environment Secretary Steve Reed today 👇
Signed by @weownit.org.uk @compassoffice.bsky.social @windrushwasp.bsky.social @henleymermaids.bsky.social
weownit.org.uk/news/steve-r...
Our letter to Environment Secretary Steve Reed today 👇
Signed by @weownit.org.uk @compassoffice.bsky.social @windrushwasp.bsky.social @henleymermaids.bsky.social
weownit.org.uk/news/steve-r...
Letter to Steve Reed: Thames Water is back in crisis, its time for public ownership | We Own It
The Thames Water crisis is not going away. We've written an open letter to Steve Reed urging him to bring the failing water company into public ownership to protect customers and the environment.
weownit.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Yes! We need public ownership of Thames Water NOW!!! @takebackwater.bsky.social @riveractionuk.bsky.social @martinabrams.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @ewanmg.bsky.social @premnsikka.bsky.social @paulvalentineactor.bsky.social @greenpartyscott.bsky.social
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Well said #BBCQT
"they could have had a wealth tax, they could have put up corporation tax.. but they attacked pensioners, they have attacked disabled people.. if your solution is to attack the most vulnerable, rather than those who can afford to pay, it tells you the direction of travel"
Mark Serwotka on #bbcqt
Mark Serwotka on #bbcqt
June 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Well said #BBCQT
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Turns out that paying executives millions in bonuses and shareholders millions in dividends that instead could have been invested in actually ensuring we had clean water to drink is NOT the most efficient way to run water services.
Who knew?
#RenationaliseWater
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Who knew?
#RenationaliseWater
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bosses' bonuses banned at six water companies
Firms including Thames Water have been stopped for paying rewards to executives under new rules.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Turns out that paying executives millions in bonuses and shareholders millions in dividends that instead could have been invested in actually ensuring we had clean water to drink is NOT the most efficient way to run water services.
Who knew?
#RenationaliseWater
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Who knew?
#RenationaliseWater
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Rachel Reeves received £27,000 donation from the NHS's new private landlord
A lobbying firm owned by KKR has donated thousands to Rachel Reeves and Labour. It just so happens to be the NHS' new landlord.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
A lobbying firm owned by KKR has donated thousands to Rachel Reeves and Labour. It just so happens to be the NHS' new landlord.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Rachel Reeves received £27,000 donation from the NHS's new private landlord
A lobbying firm owned by KKR has donated thousands to Rachel Reeves and Labour. It just so happens to be the NHS' new landlord.
www.thecanary.co
June 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Rachel Reeves received £27,000 donation from the NHS's new private landlord
A lobbying firm owned by KKR has donated thousands to Rachel Reeves and Labour. It just so happens to be the NHS' new landlord.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
A lobbying firm owned by KKR has donated thousands to Rachel Reeves and Labour. It just so happens to be the NHS' new landlord.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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The government is under increasing pressure to bring water into public ownership.
MPs call for public ownership of water after private equity firm abandons Thames Water rescue deal
“Can’t he be tough with it for once and say water is a human right? And it should be publicly owned and publicly run.”
leftfootforward.org
June 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The government is under increasing pressure to bring water into public ownership.
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Where History and Heritage Yorkshire magazine goes first others follow 😂 All our magazines and e-books are now "pay what you want." Anything that makes history, heritage and the arts more accessible has to be applauded. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leeds medical museum launches 'choose your own price' admission
The move will make the Thackray Medical Museum in Leeds more accessible, a spokesperson says.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Where History and Heritage Yorkshire magazine goes first others follow 😂 All our magazines and e-books are now "pay what you want." Anything that makes history, heritage and the arts more accessible has to be applauded. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Your regular reminder 👇
🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS
🏫 78% want publicly owned schools
💧 73% want publicly owned water
🚂 70% want publicly owned rail
✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail
🚍 67% want publicly owned buses
💡 65% want publicly owned energy
🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS
🏫 78% want publicly owned schools
💧 73% want publicly owned water
🚂 70% want publicly owned rail
✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail
🚍 67% want publicly owned buses
💡 65% want publicly owned energy
EXCLUSIVE: Poll shows huge support for nationalisation of key industries and utilities
Privatisation has failed.
leftfootforward.org
June 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Your regular reminder 👇
🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS
🏫 78% want publicly owned schools
💧 73% want publicly owned water
🚂 70% want publicly owned rail
✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail
🚍 67% want publicly owned buses
💡 65% want publicly owned energy
🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS
🏫 78% want publicly owned schools
💧 73% want publicly owned water
🚂 70% want publicly owned rail
✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail
🚍 67% want publicly owned buses
💡 65% want publicly owned energy
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“Sources close to the situation told the BBC that the politicisation of the water industry was a major disincentive for investors to put money into the sector.”
Customers are scaring multi-billion pound private equity firms off from investing in water.
Let's keep it going 👉 takebackwater.uk
Customers are scaring multi-billion pound private equity firms off from investing in water.
Let's keep it going 👉 takebackwater.uk
June 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
“Sources close to the situation told the BBC that the politicisation of the water industry was a major disincentive for investors to put money into the sector.”
Customers are scaring multi-billion pound private equity firms off from investing in water.
Let's keep it going 👉 takebackwater.uk
Customers are scaring multi-billion pound private equity firms off from investing in water.
Let's keep it going 👉 takebackwater.uk
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UK approach to bank frauds.
HSBC fined $1.9bn in the US for money laundering. UK Chancellor Osborne, regulators protected it. No investigation.
£1bn HBOS frauds: FCA/SFO passed the buck to LLoyds Bank. Promised report in 2018. None published. No inquiry.
Corporate crime facilitated by the state.
HSBC fined $1.9bn in the US for money laundering. UK Chancellor Osborne, regulators protected it. No investigation.
£1bn HBOS frauds: FCA/SFO passed the buck to LLoyds Bank. Promised report in 2018. None published. No inquiry.
Corporate crime facilitated by the state.
Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
leftfootforward.org
May 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
UK approach to bank frauds.
HSBC fined $1.9bn in the US for money laundering. UK Chancellor Osborne, regulators protected it. No investigation.
£1bn HBOS frauds: FCA/SFO passed the buck to LLoyds Bank. Promised report in 2018. None published. No inquiry.
Corporate crime facilitated by the state.
HSBC fined $1.9bn in the US for money laundering. UK Chancellor Osborne, regulators protected it. No investigation.
£1bn HBOS frauds: FCA/SFO passed the buck to LLoyds Bank. Promised report in 2018. None published. No inquiry.
Corporate crime facilitated by the state.
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Doing my homework before going to see "Becoming Led Zeppelin" at Wetherby Cinema later today. I might even continue the rock 'n' roll lifestyle with fish 'n' chips at The Wetherby Whaler afterwards.
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#ListeningTo #LedZeppelin I–IV
#1960s #1970s
#1969 #1970 #1971
#GreatMusic #Rock
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#ListeningTo #LedZeppelin I–IV
#1960s #1970s
#1969 #1970 #1971
#GreatMusic #Rock
March 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Doing my homework before going to see "Becoming Led Zeppelin" at Wetherby Cinema later today. I might even continue the rock 'n' roll lifestyle with fish 'n' chips at The Wetherby Whaler afterwards.
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#ListeningTo #LedZeppelin I–IV
#1960s #1970s
#1969 #1970 #1971
#GreatMusic #Rock
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#ListeningTo #LedZeppelin I–IV
#1960s #1970s
#1969 #1970 #1971
#GreatMusic #Rock
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Oh dear what a shame.
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March 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Oh dear what a shame.
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🚨There’s more: 15 peers claimed £585k while not speaking in a single Lords debate.
Analysis shows 10% of peers make half of all contributions to debates while others claim allowances but say nothing www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Analysis shows 10% of peers make half of all contributions to debates while others claim allowances but say nothing www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
March 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🚨There’s more: 15 peers claimed £585k while not speaking in a single Lords debate.
Analysis shows 10% of peers make half of all contributions to debates while others claim allowances but say nothing www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Analysis shows 10% of peers make half of all contributions to debates while others claim allowances but say nothing www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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🇮🇱Israel has been quietly financing UK parliamentary staff, Declassified has found.
This comes after we revealed that one in four British MPs had accepted funding from the Israel lobby.
www.declassifieduk.org/how-israel-f...
This comes after we revealed that one in four British MPs had accepted funding from the Israel lobby.
www.declassifieduk.org/how-israel-f...
How Israel funds UK parliamentary staff
Israel is quietly financing assistants of British MPs, Declassified has found.
www.declassifieduk.org
March 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🇮🇱Israel has been quietly financing UK parliamentary staff, Declassified has found.
This comes after we revealed that one in four British MPs had accepted funding from the Israel lobby.
www.declassifieduk.org/how-israel-f...
This comes after we revealed that one in four British MPs had accepted funding from the Israel lobby.
www.declassifieduk.org/how-israel-f...