Ronnie Draper
@ronniedraper.bsky.social
Retired General Secretary BFAWU. Socialist, guitar playing, football and cricket lover. Love travel and politics.
The new Pope is American, what you betting Trump will take credit for his election?
May 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The new Pope is American, what you betting Trump will take credit for his election?
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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March 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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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
March 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
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
March 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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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If you want to see Michelle Mone kicked out of the House of Lords and arrested until she pays the £232,000,000 she owes give this a RT.
If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
January 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
If you want to see Michelle Mone kicked out of the House of Lords and arrested until she pays the £232,000,000 she owes give this a RT.
If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
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Ever have that terrible, sinking feeling?
December 27, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Ever have that terrible, sinking feeling?
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RP if you agree with this.
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December 18, 2024 at 12:07 AM
RP if you agree with this.
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Do you know which was the first Government to start privatizing Public Services?
It was the Nazi's.
So if you call people who do it Nazi's, you are actually being historically accurate.
It was the Nazi's.
So if you call people who do it Nazi's, you are actually being historically accurate.
December 18, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Do you know which was the first Government to start privatizing Public Services?
It was the Nazi's.
So if you call people who do it Nazi's, you are actually being historically accurate.
It was the Nazi's.
So if you call people who do it Nazi's, you are actually being historically accurate.
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Farage said “Money was discussed. We are in negotiations about whether he can help. He is fully behind this. He is motivated enough by what’s going on in Britain to give serious thought to giving money”
All donations that originate from abroad should be banned
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
All donations that originate from abroad should be banned
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Elon Musk giving ‘serious thought’ to Reform donation, says Farage
The party’s leader discussed funding with the billionaire along with Nick Candy during a visit to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida
www.thetimes.com
December 17, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Farage said “Money was discussed. We are in negotiations about whether he can help. He is fully behind this. He is motivated enough by what’s going on in Britain to give serious thought to giving money”
All donations that originate from abroad should be banned
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
All donations that originate from abroad should be banned
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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This Wednesday, FBU representatives attended a historic meeting. For the first time in more than 20 years, the FBU has been invited to advise ministers directly on fire service policy.
FBU general secretary Matt Wrack reports from outside the meeting:
FBU general secretary Matt Wrack reports from outside the meeting:
FBU Update: Ministerial Advisory Group
YouTube video by FBU national
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM
This Wednesday, FBU representatives attended a historic meeting. For the first time in more than 20 years, the FBU has been invited to advise ministers directly on fire service policy.
FBU general secretary Matt Wrack reports from outside the meeting:
FBU general secretary Matt Wrack reports from outside the meeting:
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🚀 Launched today 🚀
Our first ever report into the data we have collected.
Strike Map data shows 170,000 workplaces took strike action in 2023.
Download our full report here: bit.ly/SMReport2024
#StrikeMap
Our first ever report into the data we have collected.
Strike Map data shows 170,000 workplaces took strike action in 2023.
Download our full report here: bit.ly/SMReport2024
#StrikeMap
December 5, 2024 at 7:15 AM
🚀 Launched today 🚀
Our first ever report into the data we have collected.
Strike Map data shows 170,000 workplaces took strike action in 2023.
Download our full report here: bit.ly/SMReport2024
#StrikeMap
Our first ever report into the data we have collected.
Strike Map data shows 170,000 workplaces took strike action in 2023.
Download our full report here: bit.ly/SMReport2024
#StrikeMap
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As we cross over to a new platform, I've made a starter pack of active trade unionists and worker organisers so we can link in with one another - message if you'd like to be added 💖
go.bsky.app/JTVKG6z
go.bsky.app/JTVKG6z
November 18, 2024 at 5:31 PM
As we cross over to a new platform, I've made a starter pack of active trade unionists and worker organisers so we can link in with one another - message if you'd like to be added 💖
go.bsky.app/JTVKG6z
go.bsky.app/JTVKG6z
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We’ve already got too many right-wing media barons (often tax exiles) controlling what people read and hear and ultimately believe.
Out of that concern I’ve expressed an interest in the sale of the Observer and discussed the situation with the GMG.
bit.ly/4eQYGZO
Out of that concern I’ve expressed an interest in the sale of the Observer and discussed the situation with the GMG.
bit.ly/4eQYGZO
Dale Vince expresses interest in acquiring The Observer
Green energy tycoon to look at buying Sunday newspaper and holding it in a trust if agreed sale to Tortoise falls through
bit.ly
December 1, 2024 at 4:27 PM
We’ve already got too many right-wing media barons (often tax exiles) controlling what people read and hear and ultimately believe.
Out of that concern I’ve expressed an interest in the sale of the Observer and discussed the situation with the GMG.
bit.ly/4eQYGZO
Out of that concern I’ve expressed an interest in the sale of the Observer and discussed the situation with the GMG.
bit.ly/4eQYGZO
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A terifying possibility we need to be ready to fight back against. Part of that fight back will include making @bsky.app the biggest social media platform in the world. We CAN do it
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Will Elon Musk give Nigel Farage $100m to make him PM?
The Tesla boss, who used his immense fortune to help Donald Trump’s campaign, is turning his attention to Britain
www.thetimes.com
December 1, 2024 at 10:32 AM
A terifying possibility we need to be ready to fight back against. Part of that fight back will include making @bsky.app the biggest social media platform in the world. We CAN do it
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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The fact that Elon Musk wanted to give Nigel Farage and Reform UK $100m but couldn't because it was illegal should be the death of Reform, who supposedly are all about sovereignty and the 'working' man.
But it won't be because they are all stupid.
But it won't be because they are all stupid.
December 1, 2024 at 5:38 PM
The fact that Elon Musk wanted to give Nigel Farage and Reform UK $100m but couldn't because it was illegal should be the death of Reform, who supposedly are all about sovereignty and the 'working' man.
But it won't be because they are all stupid.
But it won't be because they are all stupid.
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Mick Lynch "Nigel Farage is a racist."
RT if Mick is right.
RT if Mick is right.
December 1, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Mick Lynch "Nigel Farage is a racist."
RT if Mick is right.
RT if Mick is right.
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Private equity is a horror story for the NHS – one fifth of budget goes to it.
Privatised services treat 10% of patients, 3% in 2011.
59,000 private contracts in the NHS.
30%-40% of money vanishes in profits, longer queues persist.
End privatisation.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Privatised services treat 10% of patients, 3% in 2011.
59,000 private contracts in the NHS.
30%-40% of money vanishes in profits, longer queues persist.
End privatisation.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Private equity is a horror story for the NHS - yet one fifth of the health service budget goes to it
Numerous studies have found private equity is associated with worse patient outcomes due to NHS privatisation - and 'preventable deaths'
www.thecanary.co
November 27, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Private equity is a horror story for the NHS – one fifth of budget goes to it.
Privatised services treat 10% of patients, 3% in 2011.
59,000 private contracts in the NHS.
30%-40% of money vanishes in profits, longer queues persist.
End privatisation.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Privatised services treat 10% of patients, 3% in 2011.
59,000 private contracts in the NHS.
30%-40% of money vanishes in profits, longer queues persist.
End privatisation.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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I will be speaking about education in Cuba later this month.
📍 Bolton Socialist Club
📅 Friday, November 29
⌚ 7:30 pm.
Entry is free, but donations towards the medical aid appeal are welcome.
📍 Bolton Socialist Club
📅 Friday, November 29
⌚ 7:30 pm.
Entry is free, but donations towards the medical aid appeal are welcome.
November 15, 2024 at 11:07 AM
I will be speaking about education in Cuba later this month.
📍 Bolton Socialist Club
📅 Friday, November 29
⌚ 7:30 pm.
Entry is free, but donations towards the medical aid appeal are welcome.
📍 Bolton Socialist Club
📅 Friday, November 29
⌚ 7:30 pm.
Entry is free, but donations towards the medical aid appeal are welcome.
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Get these trade unionists all up in your follow list 👇 👇
Repost if you stand with the workers ✊
Solidarity ✊✊✊
Repost if you stand with the workers ✊
Solidarity ✊✊✊
As we cross over to a new platform, I've made a starter pack of active trade unionists and worker organisers so we can link in with one another - message if you'd like to be added 💖
go.bsky.app/JTVKG6z
go.bsky.app/JTVKG6z
November 26, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Get these trade unionists all up in your follow list 👇 👇
Repost if you stand with the workers ✊
Solidarity ✊✊✊
Repost if you stand with the workers ✊
Solidarity ✊✊✊
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Benefit claimants need enough money to buy food if Labour wants to 'get Britain working again'
"if people cannot afford the basics they need to stay healthy, like food and heating, it is likely that they will struggle to engage with Jobcentres”
@bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
"if people cannot afford the basics they need to stay healthy, like food and heating, it is likely that they will struggle to engage with Jobcentres”
@bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Labour must increase benefits if they want to 'get Britain working again'
Poverty harms people's health and pushes people further away from work – so experts are calling for benefits to be increased.
www.bigissue.com
November 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Benefit claimants need enough money to buy food if Labour wants to 'get Britain working again'
"if people cannot afford the basics they need to stay healthy, like food and heating, it is likely that they will struggle to engage with Jobcentres”
@bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
"if people cannot afford the basics they need to stay healthy, like food and heating, it is likely that they will struggle to engage with Jobcentres”
@bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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132 years ago this cartoon was drawn, and in 132 years the problem has only gotten worse.
November 26, 2024 at 10:27 AM
132 years ago this cartoon was drawn, and in 132 years the problem has only gotten worse.