Mark at IdealVantage
@mksidealvantage.bsky.social
Marketer. Musicians' Agent. Vegan. Progressive. Remainer. #FBPE
Animals all around the country are being killed using catapults that have been easily bought in shops and online. We need to ban the sale of catapults to those under the age of 18 to stop these horrific killings. Add your name now: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
Ban the sale of catapults to people under the age of 18 NOW
No more animals should have to suffer from this cruelty.
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Animals all around the country are being killed using catapults that have been easily bought in shops and online. We need to ban the sale of catapults to those under the age of 18 to stop these horrific killings. Add your name now: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
Stop the EU’s Ban on “Meaty” Words for Plant-Based Foods act.weplanet.org/p/noconfusio...
Stop the EU’s Ban on “Meaty” Words for Plant-Based Foods
Sign now
act.weplanet.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Stop the EU’s Ban on “Meaty” Words for Plant-Based Foods act.weplanet.org/p/noconfusio...
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As Jonathan Gullis joins Reform UK, it's only fair to remind people of this.
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
As Jonathan Gullis joins Reform UK, it's only fair to remind people of this.
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
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In this piece from my project Butterfly, I go to a deep place where struggles are no longer negative but fuel for extraordinary transformation and ultimate freedom. youtu.be/gtt6Zf0Ehrk?...
Bright red on velvet black - piano music to reveal the magic of determined transformation
YouTube video by Phil Best Music
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
In this piece from my project Butterfly, I go to a deep place where struggles are no longer negative but fuel for extraordinary transformation and ultimate freedom. youtu.be/gtt6Zf0Ehrk?...
I'm saying no to the far right alongside Friends of the Earth and thousands of others - join me foe.uk/cbbyi
Stop the far right now and for future generations
The UK’s growing far right movement is trying to whip up racism to distract from the real causes of our problems. It’s threatening to impose a future where climate breakdown is allowed to ravage our p...
foe.uk
November 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I'm saying no to the far right alongside Friends of the Earth and thousands of others - join me foe.uk/cbbyi
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 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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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Vote Reform UK Ltd, Get Tory
Reform UK Ltd isn’t change - it’s the Tory party rebadged, in a lighter shade of blue
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform UK Ltd isn’t change - it’s the Tory party rebadged, in a lighter shade of blue
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Vote Reform UK Ltd, Get Tory
Reform UK Ltd isn’t change - it’s the Tory party rebadged, in a lighter shade of blue
northeastbylines.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Vote Reform UK Ltd, Get Tory
Reform UK Ltd isn’t change - it’s the Tory party rebadged, in a lighter shade of blue
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform UK Ltd isn’t change - it’s the Tory party rebadged, in a lighter shade of blue
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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DONALD TRUMP VS JIMMY KIMMEL
Tell Disney capitulating to Trump is unacceptable. Bring Kimmel back, now:
action.eko.org/a/disney-kim...
Tell Disney capitulating to Trump is unacceptable. Bring Kimmel back, now:
action.eko.org/a/disney-kim...
Disney: bring back Jimmy Kimmel
Disney-ABC just voluntarily destroyed free speech, suspending the leading nighttime talk show (Jimmy Kimmel) after Trump's goons went public demanding it. All because Kimmel was mildly critical of Don
action.eko.org
September 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
DONALD TRUMP VS JIMMY KIMMEL
Tell Disney capitulating to Trump is unacceptable. Bring Kimmel back, now:
action.eko.org/a/disney-kim...
Tell Disney capitulating to Trump is unacceptable. Bring Kimmel back, now:
action.eko.org/a/disney-kim...
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🚨 This morning we turned the street outside Labour Party Headquarters in London into Jabaliya camp in Gaza.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
July 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚨 This morning we turned the street outside Labour Party Headquarters in London into Jabaliya camp in Gaza.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
UK Government: Keep your promise to protect workers
Zero hours contracts, unfair ‘fire and rehire’, waiting months or even years to be able to access benefits – the world of work in our country is weighted against actual workers. It’s billionaire bosse...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
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Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
September 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
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What Reform’s “detain and deport” really means:
❌ Sending people to torture and death.
❌ Making the UK a rogue state outside international law.
❌ Higher prices as leaving the ECHR wrecks our EU trade deal.
This is not about control, it is about cruelty - we must stand against it.
❌ Sending people to torture and death.
❌ Making the UK a rogue state outside international law.
❌ Higher prices as leaving the ECHR wrecks our EU trade deal.
This is not about control, it is about cruelty - we must stand against it.
August 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
What Reform’s “detain and deport” really means:
❌ Sending people to torture and death.
❌ Making the UK a rogue state outside international law.
❌ Higher prices as leaving the ECHR wrecks our EU trade deal.
This is not about control, it is about cruelty - we must stand against it.
❌ Sending people to torture and death.
❌ Making the UK a rogue state outside international law.
❌ Higher prices as leaving the ECHR wrecks our EU trade deal.
This is not about control, it is about cruelty - we must stand against it.
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Only 29% would back Brexit now
August 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Only 29% would back Brexit now
This is Lula's last chance to protect nature and climate: action.eko.org/a/lula-s-las...
Lula: Protect nature and climate
When Lula took office, he promised zero deforestation in the Amazon and zero greenhouse gas emissions.Yet he’s caved into lobbying from oil companies, opening up the Amazon basin for drilling and allo
action.eko.org
August 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is Lula's last chance to protect nature and climate: action.eko.org/a/lula-s-las...
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By betraying his voters so comprehensively and so soon, Keir Starmer has done us a favour. He has given us 4 years to design the government we want.
In this week's column I explain how it can be done. There's massive
potential, but we need to start now. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In this week's column I explain how it can be done. There's massive
potential, but we need to start now. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How we can smash Britain’s two-party system for good at the next election | George Monbiot
Labour is beyond repair. Time for a co-ordinated strategy to support progressive parties committed to electoral reform, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
By betraying his voters so comprehensively and so soon, Keir Starmer has done us a favour. He has given us 4 years to design the government we want.
In this week's column I explain how it can be done. There's massive
potential, but we need to start now. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In this week's column I explain how it can be done. There's massive
potential, but we need to start now. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
Take the Pledge: “I’ll never vote for Nigel Farage”
Join thousands across Britain taking the Never Nigel Pledge. Say no to hate and division and help stop Reform UK from tearing apart our communities. Let's show there is strength in standing together f...
secure.hopenothate.org.uk
May 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
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TANK vs TESLA
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
TANK vs TESLA
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
Sign the Petition
Keep Trump out of Parliament
actionstorm.org
April 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
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My new post mapping out 69 actions that President Trump has taken in the last twelve weeks to undermine democracy, undermine the rule of law, attack enemies, suppress dissent and control information.
Do read and share. Full 🧵 tomorrow hopefully!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
Do read and share. Full 🧵 tomorrow hopefully!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
“A republic, if you can keep it” - but can the US keep it? How Trump is dismantling democracy
Mapping out 69 actions that President Trump has taken in the last twelve weeks to undermine democracy, undermine the rule of law, attack enemies, suppress dissent and control information
christinapagel.substack.com
April 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
My new post mapping out 69 actions that President Trump has taken in the last twelve weeks to undermine democracy, undermine the rule of law, attack enemies, suppress dissent and control information.
Do read and share. Full 🧵 tomorrow hopefully!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
Do read and share. Full 🧵 tomorrow hopefully!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
Donald Trump is ramping up his trade wars and crashing the global economy. He's not sparing the UK from his new tariffs, so why should we roll out the red carpet for him with a second state visit? Join more than 200,000 of us & add your name to he petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
Unbelievable. Keir Starmer has handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and should not go ahead.
This is the...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Donald Trump is ramping up his trade wars and crashing the global economy. He's not sparing the UK from his new tariffs, so why should we roll out the red carpet for him with a second state visit? Join more than 200,000 of us & add your name to he petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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A progressive government?
Labour voters' hopes dashed as Starmer appears deaf to needs of the vulnerable, the climate and pro-Europeans | Tom Serpell writes for @sussexbylines.co.uk
Labour voters' hopes dashed as Starmer appears deaf to needs of the vulnerable, the climate and pro-Europeans | Tom Serpell writes for @sussexbylines.co.uk
A progressive government?
Labour voters' hopes dashed as Starmer appears deaf to needs of the vulnerable, the climate and pro-Europeans
sussexbylines.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A progressive government?
Labour voters' hopes dashed as Starmer appears deaf to needs of the vulnerable, the climate and pro-Europeans | Tom Serpell writes for @sussexbylines.co.uk
Labour voters' hopes dashed as Starmer appears deaf to needs of the vulnerable, the climate and pro-Europeans | Tom Serpell writes for @sussexbylines.co.uk
The surge in LGBT+ censorship laws across Europe is alarming. From Italy to Hungary, our rights are under attack. Tell the EU: Take action NOW to stop discrimination! Sign & share campaigns.allout.org/no-lgbt-cens...
No LGBT+ censorship in Europe
Anti-LGBT+ laws are spreading across Europe, threatening fundamental freedoms. The EU must act now! Sign the petition and demand protection for LGBT+ rights.
campaigns.allout.org
March 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The surge in LGBT+ censorship laws across Europe is alarming. From Italy to Hungary, our rights are under attack. Tell the EU: Take action NOW to stop discrimination! Sign & share campaigns.allout.org/no-lgbt-cens...
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Is this another cover up?
This time the Covid Inquiry not talking to PPE Suppliers?
This time the Covid Inquiry not talking to PPE Suppliers?
The Covid Inquiry's decision not to call PPE suppliers to give evidence smacks of a whitewash.
Inadequate PPE killed thousands while enriching a few wealthy individuals.
Now, those individuals are being protected from public scrutiny.
news.sky.com/story/potent...
Inadequate PPE killed thousands while enriching a few wealthy individuals.
Now, those individuals are being protected from public scrutiny.
news.sky.com/story/potent...
'Potential whitewashing': COVID inquiry criticised after saying it won't hear from PPE suppliers
Bereaved families accuse the inquiry of "protecting" PPE suppliers from public scrutiny but a spokesperson for the probe tells Sky News there is no need for them to give evidence to ensure a "thorough...
news.sky.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Is this another cover up?
This time the Covid Inquiry not talking to PPE Suppliers?
This time the Covid Inquiry not talking to PPE Suppliers?
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Last week, the new owners of the Observer wrote to tell me they would *not* be issuing me with a new contract. 🤷♀️
So...I want to say publicly that it was an absolute privilege to speak on behalf of my Observer colleagues during our strike. I don't regret doing so. And I learned so much from it.
1/
So...I want to say publicly that it was an absolute privilege to speak on behalf of my Observer colleagues during our strike. I don't regret doing so. And I learned so much from it.
1/
Star Observer writer @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
has had her contract ended by @tortoisemedia.bsky.social
ahead of take-over of the title on 20 April. NUJ expresses "serious concern" that her exit follows her making public criticism of deal.
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
has had her contract ended by @tortoisemedia.bsky.social
ahead of take-over of the title on 20 April. NUJ expresses "serious concern" that her exit follows her making public criticism of deal.
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
Carole Cadwalladr dropped by Tortoise ahead of Observer take-over
Long-serving Observer writer Carole Cadwalladr has been told by Tortoise Media that her contract his being ended.
pressgazette.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Last week, the new owners of the Observer wrote to tell me they would *not* be issuing me with a new contract. 🤷♀️
So...I want to say publicly that it was an absolute privilege to speak on behalf of my Observer colleagues during our strike. I don't regret doing so. And I learned so much from it.
1/
So...I want to say publicly that it was an absolute privilege to speak on behalf of my Observer colleagues during our strike. I don't regret doing so. And I learned so much from it.
1/
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Now over 100,000 signatures!
By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - now let’s have that debate and an honest and open discussion about this
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - now let’s have that debate and an honest and open discussion about this
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...
petition.parliament.uk
February 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Now over 100,000 signatures!
By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - now let’s have that debate and an honest and open discussion about this
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - now let’s have that debate and an honest and open discussion about this
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...