Rob G
@rob-center.bsky.social
Still waiting for the world to wake up #fbpe
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Rob G
@rob-center.bsky.social
· Oct 24
Why do we live in a society where creating wealth for top % is the aim of life, rather than making life easier for everyone? We all should have access to the basics (heat/food/water/ect) and can work for the joy it brings and have the free time to live as humans? 🤔
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From 2 to 3?
% stats can be so misleading
% stats can be so misleading
August 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
From 2 to 3?
% stats can be so misleading
% stats can be so misleading
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Goldman Sachs boss wants more deregulation, tax cuts for the rich
Post-2008 crash bank reforms being reversed.
Govts bail out banks, guarantee their profits (PFI); tax capital gains, dividends, private equity bosses at lower rates than wages; rarely prosecute bankers for abuses.
They want more.
Post-2008 crash bank reforms being reversed.
Govts bail out banks, guarantee their profits (PFI); tax capital gains, dividends, private equity bosses at lower rates than wages; rarely prosecute bankers for abuses.
They want more.
Goldman Sachs boss sounds warning to Reeves on tax and regulation
David Solomon tells Sky's Wilfred Frost what the UK needs to change if it wants financial services to thrive, helping tax receipts and the economy in the process.
news.sky.com
July 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Goldman Sachs boss wants more deregulation, tax cuts for the rich
Post-2008 crash bank reforms being reversed.
Govts bail out banks, guarantee their profits (PFI); tax capital gains, dividends, private equity bosses at lower rates than wages; rarely prosecute bankers for abuses.
They want more.
Post-2008 crash bank reforms being reversed.
Govts bail out banks, guarantee their profits (PFI); tax capital gains, dividends, private equity bosses at lower rates than wages; rarely prosecute bankers for abuses.
They want more.
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We want fair broadcast coverage for ALL our parties. There’s not just 1 opposition party setting the agenda.Stop framing the 2029 GE 4 years out! We want to hear about ALL parties& what they’re doing in our name. Sign petition &write to networksMPsOfcomDCMS too petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for cover...
petition.parliament.uk
June 16, 2025 at 6:04 AM
We want fair broadcast coverage for ALL our parties. There’s not just 1 opposition party setting the agenda.Stop framing the 2029 GE 4 years out! We want to hear about ALL parties& what they’re doing in our name. Sign petition &write to networksMPsOfcomDCMS too petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Starmer told UK must repeal hate speech laws to protect LGBT+ people or lose Trump trade deal.
Plus sacrifice the NHS, food and environmental standards, worker rights. Who governs?
No thank you. Don't want to be the 51st state, or US slaves.
Better to join the EU and Single Market.
Plus sacrifice the NHS, food and environmental standards, worker rights. Who governs?
No thank you. Don't want to be the 51st state, or US slaves.
Better to join the EU and Single Market.
Starmer told to accept Trump ‘free speech’ agenda to win trade deal
‘Good chance’ of agreement, says JD Vance – but sources say his concerns over Britain’s hate speech laws ‘are still a red line’
www.independent.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Starmer told UK must repeal hate speech laws to protect LGBT+ people or lose Trump trade deal.
Plus sacrifice the NHS, food and environmental standards, worker rights. Who governs?
No thank you. Don't want to be the 51st state, or US slaves.
Better to join the EU and Single Market.
Plus sacrifice the NHS, food and environmental standards, worker rights. Who governs?
No thank you. Don't want to be the 51st state, or US slaves.
Better to join the EU and Single Market.
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I mean fine, but it’s only because of France that the United States exists.
"It's only because of the United States of America that the French aren't speaking German right now."
Unbelievable ignorance
Unbelievable ignorance
March 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I mean fine, but it’s only because of France that the United States exists.
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UK Govt imposing cuts, silence on corporate welfare.
Billions in subsidies to auto, steel, oil, gas, coal, biomass, shipping, others to boost their profits.
Banks continue to receive public money. Received £70bn since 2021; to receive another £120bn by 2028.
Must have people-centred politics.
Billions in subsidies to auto, steel, oil, gas, coal, biomass, shipping, others to boost their profits.
Banks continue to receive public money. Received £70bn since 2021; to receive another £120bn by 2028.
Must have people-centred politics.
Here’s how Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement must offer hope
'The government needs to recalibrate policies'
leftfootforward.org
March 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
UK Govt imposing cuts, silence on corporate welfare.
Billions in subsidies to auto, steel, oil, gas, coal, biomass, shipping, others to boost their profits.
Banks continue to receive public money. Received £70bn since 2021; to receive another £120bn by 2028.
Must have people-centred politics.
Billions in subsidies to auto, steel, oil, gas, coal, biomass, shipping, others to boost their profits.
Banks continue to receive public money. Received £70bn since 2021; to receive another £120bn by 2028.
Must have people-centred politics.
And from a country who has never won a war on their own 🤦♂️
"Some random country that hasn't fought a war in 40 years..."
Over 500 dead British and French personnel (more than 1,000 total European fatalities) and c10,000 injured in Afghanistan 2001-2021. The only time Article 5 has been invoked.
'Disrespect' does not reside in lack of a suit, Mr Vance. ~AA
Over 500 dead British and French personnel (more than 1,000 total European fatalities) and c10,000 injured in Afghanistan 2001-2021. The only time Article 5 has been invoked.
'Disrespect' does not reside in lack of a suit, Mr Vance. ~AA
March 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
And from a country who has never won a war on their own 🤦♂️
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Some on benefits are 'taking the mickey', says UK minister.
Some may do so, millions do not but will be victimised by cuts.
What about those abusing the tax system, govt procurement, buying honours, impoverishing people with profiteering, selling dud products, crashing companies?
Some may do so, millions do not but will be victimised by cuts.
What about those abusing the tax system, govt procurement, buying honours, impoverishing people with profiteering, selling dud products, crashing companies?
Some on benefits are 'taking the mickey', says minister
The work and pensions minister says the welfare system needs reforming to encourage young people to work if they can.
www.bbc.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Some on benefits are 'taking the mickey', says UK minister.
Some may do so, millions do not but will be victimised by cuts.
What about those abusing the tax system, govt procurement, buying honours, impoverishing people with profiteering, selling dud products, crashing companies?
Some may do so, millions do not but will be victimised by cuts.
What about those abusing the tax system, govt procurement, buying honours, impoverishing people with profiteering, selling dud products, crashing companies?
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When will Govt learn you can’t out-Reform Reform - you end up simply legitimising their toxic narrative. To see off populists, Labour needs to invest in public services & local communities, making a real difference to people’s lives - levy a wealth tax & use it to improve people’s lives *now*
Group of Labour MPs urge No 10 to be tougher on migration to fend off Reform
Exclusive: Pressure group set up by MPs from seats where Reform came second amid concern about party’s rise
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
When will Govt learn you can’t out-Reform Reform - you end up simply legitimising their toxic narrative. To see off populists, Labour needs to invest in public services & local communities, making a real difference to people’s lives - levy a wealth tax & use it to improve people’s lives *now*
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... needs some help.
Current system Is dehumanising and is wasting money on needless repetitive administration
Current system Is dehumanising and is wasting money on needless repetitive administration
Petition: Stop DWP repeating PIP assessments for disabled people
Stop DWP repeating Personal Independence Payments assessments for disabled people.
petition.parliament.uk
February 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... needs some help.
Current system Is dehumanising and is wasting money on needless repetitive administration
Current system Is dehumanising and is wasting money on needless repetitive administration
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Brilliant Labour MP @samrushworthmp.bsky.social is now on BlueSky. We need to encourage as many MP’s as possible here so please give Sam a big welcome with a follow
January 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Brilliant Labour MP @samrushworthmp.bsky.social is now on BlueSky. We need to encourage as many MP’s as possible here so please give Sam a big welcome with a follow
Can't belive this, thanks to social media after f*****g years.......
I've just lost the game 🤦♂️
I've just lost the game 🤦♂️
January 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Can't belive this, thanks to social media after f*****g years.......
I've just lost the game 🤦♂️
I've just lost the game 🤦♂️
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Currently in Parliament, with too few seats for 650 MPs, only MPs who attend Anglican prayers and put down a 'prayer card' on their seat can expect to have a seat or a speaking voice in busy debates.
Add your name if you want the Modernisation Committee to address this: humanists.uk/action/parli...
Add your name if you want the Modernisation Committee to address this: humanists.uk/action/parli...
Sign our petition: Replace parliamentary prayers with inclusive time for reflection
We're calling on the procedure committees of both Houses of Parliament to review the outdated and discriminatory 'prayers' system which the puts the views of non-religious people at a disadvantage.
humanists.uk
January 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Currently in Parliament, with too few seats for 650 MPs, only MPs who attend Anglican prayers and put down a 'prayer card' on their seat can expect to have a seat or a speaking voice in busy debates.
Add your name if you want the Modernisation Committee to address this: humanists.uk/action/parli...
Add your name if you want the Modernisation Committee to address this: humanists.uk/action/parli...
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Recently took a peek at Twitter and the disinformation is getting substantially more dangerous. Someone could get killed.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
December 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Recently took a peek at Twitter and the disinformation is getting substantially more dangerous. Someone could get killed.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
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Typical water bill to rise by an average of £86 from April for a year before easing.
The steep rise is part of bill increases in England and Wales over the next five years to pay for supply upgrades and to reduce sewage discharges, Ofwat said.
Ofwat are worse than useless
The steep rise is part of bill increases in England and Wales over the next five years to pay for supply upgrades and to reduce sewage discharges, Ofwat said.
Ofwat are worse than useless
December 19, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Typical water bill to rise by an average of £86 from April for a year before easing.
The steep rise is part of bill increases in England and Wales over the next five years to pay for supply upgrades and to reduce sewage discharges, Ofwat said.
Ofwat are worse than useless
The steep rise is part of bill increases in England and Wales over the next five years to pay for supply upgrades and to reduce sewage discharges, Ofwat said.
Ofwat are worse than useless
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🍌 Thought for the day from @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social
November 16, 2024 at 8:54 AM
🍌 Thought for the day from @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social
Follow back friday anyone?
November 15, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Follow back friday anyone?
Why do we live in a society where creating wealth for top % is the aim of life, rather than making life easier for everyone? We all should have access to the basics (heat/food/water/ect) and can work for the joy it brings and have the free time to live as humans? 🤔
October 24, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Why do we live in a society where creating wealth for top % is the aim of life, rather than making life easier for everyone? We all should have access to the basics (heat/food/water/ect) and can work for the joy it brings and have the free time to live as humans? 🤔