Paul Dovey
@pauldovey1.bsky.social
If we are cracked it is because we carry a new world in our hearts - and it is struggling to break free.
He / Him
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"For those... who grew up during the Blair years, this [scrounger] narrative only deepened in that period. Television programmes such as Benefits Street, the Jeremy Kyle Show, or even Little Britain were ubiquitous, amplifying a particular image prevalent about those reliant on welfare."
Same old, same old: the long history behind Labour’s benefit cuts
Are Labour’s benefit cuts doubling down on Conservative positions?
northwestbylines.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"For those... who grew up during the Blair years, this [scrounger] narrative only deepened in that period. Television programmes such as Benefits Street, the Jeremy Kyle Show, or even Little Britain were ubiquitous, amplifying a particular image prevalent about those reliant on welfare."
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Blimey. One of Nigel Farage's biggest donors, and the owner of 55 Tufton Street, is helping the Russian military effort www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/w...
March 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Blimey. One of Nigel Farage's biggest donors, and the owner of 55 Tufton Street, is helping the Russian military effort www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/w...
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3.61 million hours of #sewage last year. 💩
And guess what, our #water #bills are going up by 26% on average this year. 😡
What we’re witnessing is the catastrophic failure of Thatcher’s privatisation experiment. 👎🏾
We need public ownership NOW!
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
And guess what, our #water #bills are going up by 26% on average this year. 😡
What we’re witnessing is the catastrophic failure of Thatcher’s privatisation experiment. 👎🏾
We need public ownership NOW!
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Sewage spilled into England’s waters for more than 3.61m hours last year
Figures from the Environment Agency show a slight reduction in the number of spills from storm overflows, but an increase in their duration.
www.standard.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
3.61 million hours of #sewage last year. 💩
And guess what, our #water #bills are going up by 26% on average this year. 😡
What we’re witnessing is the catastrophic failure of Thatcher’s privatisation experiment. 👎🏾
We need public ownership NOW!
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
And guess what, our #water #bills are going up by 26% on average this year. 😡
What we’re witnessing is the catastrophic failure of Thatcher’s privatisation experiment. 👎🏾
We need public ownership NOW!
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Meanwhile over in “the other place” a Reform party MP is actually threatening to shut down the BBC - a public service broadcaster - because a political satire show made fun of party leader NigelFarage
We can never allow this dangerous bunch anywhere near power
We can never allow this dangerous bunch anywhere near power
December 8, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Meanwhile over in “the other place” a Reform party MP is actually threatening to shut down the BBC - a public service broadcaster - because a political satire show made fun of party leader NigelFarage
We can never allow this dangerous bunch anywhere near power
We can never allow this dangerous bunch anywhere near power
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Spain built a 385.9 mile high speed train line from Madrid to Barcelona it cost £8.1bn.
The UK is still building a 140 mile high speed train line which will cost over £100bn.
Who is stealing all the money?
The UK is still building a 140 mile high speed train line which will cost over £100bn.
Who is stealing all the money?
December 5, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Spain built a 385.9 mile high speed train line from Madrid to Barcelona it cost £8.1bn.
The UK is still building a 140 mile high speed train line which will cost over £100bn.
Who is stealing all the money?
The UK is still building a 140 mile high speed train line which will cost over £100bn.
Who is stealing all the money?
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1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...
December 5, 2024 at 9:35 AM
1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...
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"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Yes, it's a genocide
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
youtu.be
December 4, 2024 at 2:26 PM
"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
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"The main thing TfL has done with its new names is to highlight the contribution to London’s life made by people who are not the Queen of England. Anyone who sees this as virtue signalling may, in fact, be signalling rather more about themselves."
In defence of the London Overground rebrand
At the unveiling ceremony for the newly named lines, I found more than expensive virtue signalling.
www.newstatesman.com
December 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM
"The main thing TfL has done with its new names is to highlight the contribution to London’s life made by people who are not the Queen of England. Anyone who sees this as virtue signalling may, in fact, be signalling rather more about themselves."
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Truth behind GE petition as identities behind signatures debunked
Thousands of those who have signed aren't even living in the UK. In fact the petition has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries. Numbers soared after Musk shamelessly shared it
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Thousands of those who have signed aren't even living in the UK. In fact the petition has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries. Numbers soared after Musk shamelessly shared it
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Truth behind general election petition as identities behind signatures debunked
A petition calling for a general election has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries, from the British Antarctic Territory to China to the United Arab Emirates
www.mirror.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Truth behind GE petition as identities behind signatures debunked
Thousands of those who have signed aren't even living in the UK. In fact the petition has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries. Numbers soared after Musk shamelessly shared it
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Thousands of those who have signed aren't even living in the UK. In fact the petition has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries. Numbers soared after Musk shamelessly shared it
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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For far too many people, work doesn't pay.
The Employment Rights Bill is a win for workers, a win for employers, and good for the UK economy overall.
- @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social giving evidence at today's committee hearings for the Bill.
The Employment Rights Bill is a win for workers, a win for employers, and good for the UK economy overall.
- @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social giving evidence at today's committee hearings for the Bill.
November 26, 2024 at 5:53 PM
For far too many people, work doesn't pay.
The Employment Rights Bill is a win for workers, a win for employers, and good for the UK economy overall.
- @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social giving evidence at today's committee hearings for the Bill.
The Employment Rights Bill is a win for workers, a win for employers, and good for the UK economy overall.
- @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social giving evidence at today's committee hearings for the Bill.
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As part of Disability History Month we are highlighting the contributions of workers with disabilities throughout our history.
Disability History Month - CWU
As part of Disability History Month we are highlighting the contributions of workers with disabilities throughout our history. There are a number of resources in the Member Courses section of the Equa...
education.cwu.org
November 22, 2024 at 11:23 AM
As part of Disability History Month we are highlighting the contributions of workers with disabilities throughout our history.
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My 3rd Great Grandfather tried to supplement his income by keeping a few sheep. His employer accused him of theft and the magistrate sentenced him to transportation.
High time the bastards paid what they owe. Reparation for enclosure!
High time the bastards paid what they owe. Reparation for enclosure!
November 19, 2024 at 4:48 PM
My 3rd Great Grandfather tried to supplement his income by keeping a few sheep. His employer accused him of theft and the magistrate sentenced him to transportation.
High time the bastards paid what they owe. Reparation for enclosure!
High time the bastards paid what they owe. Reparation for enclosure!
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40% of UK Farmland is owned by billionaires.
Now you know why they are so angry it will be taxed.
Now you know why they are so angry it will be taxed.
November 18, 2024 at 1:49 PM
40% of UK Farmland is owned by billionaires.
Now you know why they are so angry it will be taxed.
Now you know why they are so angry it will be taxed.
Ok, just set up an account here and finding all my old mates from the other place. Suggestions welcome.
November 18, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Ok, just set up an account here and finding all my old mates from the other place. Suggestions welcome.