Philip Matthew
philupton.bsky.social
Philip Matthew
@philupton.bsky.social
Humanist, liberal
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
With the #AssistedDyingBill soon to be debated in the House of Lords, I just wrote to peers asking them to back choice, dignity, and compassion – you should too! #HumanistsUK humanists.uk/action/ask-t...
Ask the House of Lords to support assisted dying
Help us support the Assisted Dying Bill and stop the filibustering in the House of Lords. Raise the issue and send a message to peers today.
humanists.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to ‪@electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
Sign now to demand an end to big money in politics
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action.electoral-reform.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Slovakia just rewrote its Constitution to erase legal gender recognition, restrict adoption, and ban surrogacy. Tell the EU to act now to defend equality, family rights, and democracy. ✊ Sign here: a.allout.org/s/v0qyx/
Defend equality and LGBTI+ lives in Slovakia
Slovakia’s new Constitution, denies legal gender recognition, restricts adoption, and bans surrogacy. Sign now to demand that the EU act to defend equality, family rights, and the rule of law.
a.allout.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression – censorship is not protection. a.allout.org/s/W7EXN/
Stop Indonesia’s bill to censor LGBT+ lives online
Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression – cen...
a.allout.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Nigel Farage is unveiling legislation to leave the ECHR.

His arguments are wrong – and that move would be a disaster. @goodlawproject.bsky.social have the facts:
goodlaw.social/ngjm
Nigel Farage is wrong about the European Convention on Human Rights | Good Law Project
The Reform leader is unveiling legislation to leave the ECHR. His arguments are wrong – and that move would be a disaster.
goodlaw.social
November 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Police questioned Géza Buzás-Hábel, organiser of Pécs Pride, as a criminal suspect – just for holding Hungary’s only rural Pride. The EU must act now to defend equality and freedom. Sign & share! a.allout.org/s/P29lG/
Stop Hungary’s Pride Ban – Defend LGBT+ Rights Now
Police in Hungary questioned Géza Buzás-Hábel, organiser of Pécs Pride, as a criminal suspect – simply for holding a Pride march. The EU must act to defend equality, freedom, and human dignity. Add yo...
a.allout.org
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It is almost a year now since the British government imposed any new sanctions to cut revenue, arms and equipment to the Burmese military. Tell the British government to start sanctioning the Burmese military again.https://action.burmacampaign.org.uk/new-sanctions-needed
October 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
URGENT: In Ukraine, same-sex couples face unthinkable challenges amidst war. Legislation is underway to recognise their rights, but we need YOUR help to apply pressure. SIGN the petition NOW. Help them have the rights they deserve! a.allout.org/s/v087x/
URGENT: In Ukraine, same-sex couples face unthinkable challe
Legislation is underway to recognize their rights, but we need YOUR help to apply pressure. SIGN the petition NOW. Help them have the rights they deserve!
a.allout.org
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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...
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
October 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A transphobic pressure group is trying to ban trans women from Hampstead women’s pond – we’re fighting back goodlawproject.org/s/4860b3
Keep Hampstead women’s pond inclusive
A transphobic pressure group is trying to ban trans women from Hampstead women’s pond – we’re fighting back
goodlawproject.org
October 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
😡 The Government wants to ban repeated protests & jail those who defy them. Stand up for our democratic right to protest - sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Don’t crush our right to protest!
The right to protest is the heartbeat of democracy. It lets us speak out, challenge injustice, and hold those in power accountable. The Government’s plan would give police sweeping powers to ban repea...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is big: Michelle Mone is being forced to pay back £122m after supplying poor quality protective gear to our NHS during the pandemic. But she STILL hasn't been kick out of the House of Lords. Mone has to go. Agree? Sign the petition today: 38d.gs/lrpq
Sign the petition: Michelle Mone should be removed from the House of Lords
This is big: Michelle Mone is being forced to pay back £122m after supplying poor quality protective gear to our NHS during the pandemic. But she STILL hasn't been kick out of the House of Lords. Mone...
38d.gs
October 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Reposted by Philip Matthew
ICYMI: Anti-corruption campaigners and the Liberal Democrats are calling for fresh investigations into Russian interference in British politics, after Reform UK’s former leader in Wales admitted to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia. ✍🏼 @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Calls for New Inquiry Into Russian Interference After Reform’s Former Welsh Leader Pleads Guilty to Bribery
As the Kremlin steps up its political interference efforts in the West, is it time for a new Russia Report?
bylinetimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Reposted by Philip Matthew
It can't be said too often. Collective punishment is wrong. Attacking innocent Jewish people because of Netanyahu's actions is wrong. Killing people in Gaza and the West Bank in order to steal their land is also wrong.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
Manchester synagogue: Four people injured in car and stabbing attack in Crumpsall
Mayor Andy Burnham says the suspect is believed to be dead. Keir Starmer says the attack happening on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - makes it
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October 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I stand with @DeclassifiedUK.org - I've just signed my name. Join me in telling Westminster that you care about freedom of the press.
secure.declassifieduk.org/page/178447/...
Defend Press Freedom
I stand with Declassified UK - I've just signed my name. Join me in telling Westminster that you care about freedom of the press.
secure.declassifieduk.org
September 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Reposted by Philip Matthew
Keir Starmer says everyone in the UK will be required to have mandatory digital ID. That’s not the kind of country we want to be.

Liberal Democrats have always stood up to defend civil liberties against government overreach.

We will fight tooth and nail to oppose these plans too.
September 26, 2025 at 12:25 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-...
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 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky&
September 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Donate now to keep lifesaving services running and help LGBT+ people in places like Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda survive this double threat to their lives and safety. a.allout.org/s/WNBol/
Emergency: African LGBT+ Communities In Crisis
Donate now to keep lifesaving services running and help LGBT+ people in places like Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda survive this double threat to their lives and safety.
a.allout.org
September 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM