Thinkpositive
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UK deaf, left wing, humanist, working towards fully retiring asap having done my 40 odd years but no state pension yet.
Ironic name as it’s so bloody difficult to do these days. But I’m trying.
Ironic name as it’s so bloody difficult to do these days. But I’m trying.
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“The only effective measure is to ban all political donations, and the giving and receiving of such donations a criminal offence. Such a ban would force political parties to compete and develop publicly acceptable policies”
@premnsikka.bsky.social
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How our democracy has been hijacked by corporations and wealthy elites
The only effective remedy is to ban all private donations, or bribes, to political parties.
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January 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
“The only effective measure is to ban all political donations, and the giving and receiving of such donations a criminal offence. Such a ban would force political parties to compete and develop publicly acceptable policies”
@premnsikka.bsky.social
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@premnsikka.bsky.social
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Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
January 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
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Despite all of the challenges - legal and meteorological - we did it!
After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻
After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻
January 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Despite all of the challenges - legal and meteorological - we did it!
After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻
After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻
Suppose this was foreseeable but it’s a massive loss of council housing stock in a short time. I do hope they won’t all end up in the hands of unscrupulous absentee landlords.
Councils see surge in tenants buying properties www.bbc.com/news/article...
Councils see surge in tenants buying properties www.bbc.com/news/article...
Right to Buy: South Yorkshire councils see buying surge after rule change
Authorities say Right to Buy has left them with very low housing stock.
www.bbc.com
December 27, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Suppose this was foreseeable but it’s a massive loss of council housing stock in a short time. I do hope they won’t all end up in the hands of unscrupulous absentee landlords.
Councils see surge in tenants buying properties www.bbc.com/news/article...
Councils see surge in tenants buying properties www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Seeing a lot of men saying “they’re not men” re. Pelicot and the other rapists. Oh, they are. In fact you probably know a guy like this, they walk amongst us, they just don’t identify themselves. All men will continue to benefit from all women’s fear until they do something to help to end this.
December 19, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Seeing a lot of men saying “they’re not men” re. Pelicot and the other rapists. Oh, they are. In fact you probably know a guy like this, they walk amongst us, they just don’t identify themselves. All men will continue to benefit from all women’s fear until they do something to help to end this.
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All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn’t Been Telling You About
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All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn’t Been Telling You About
You won't have read much about these announcements over the past few weeks
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December 20, 2024 at 6:05 PM
All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn’t Been Telling You About
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On 19 November, the Times ran a ‘news’ piece on the demonstration in Westminster by farmers opposed to changes to inheritance tax. Obviously reporting the news is good, but reading such a one sided piece made me think it belonged in the comment pages www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Tractors, fleeces and fury: protesting farmers bring their grievances to town
At least 13,000 protesters descend on Whitehall accusing the government of ‘betrayal’ in its plans to impose inheritance tax on farms
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM
On 19 November, the Times ran a ‘news’ piece on the demonstration in Westminster by farmers opposed to changes to inheritance tax. Obviously reporting the news is good, but reading such a one sided piece made me think it belonged in the comment pages www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Well there were ! Been laid up with lurgy since Thursday. Had my flu and Covid jabs so it’s something else. Think I’ll just hibernate.
First work trip to London for almost 5 years. Haven’t missed it but looking forward to seeing colleagues. Train hot and stuffy. Just hope there are no deadly viruses lurking!
December 16, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Well there were ! Been laid up with lurgy since Thursday. Had my flu and Covid jabs so it’s something else. Think I’ll just hibernate.
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Oh god. The inevitable Daily Mail tantrum at a Labour govt edging towards a slightly less ruinous relationship with our own continent.
What do these idiotic nationalists want? Permanent hostility? Endless cost and loss?
‘Betraying’ Brexit is an act of patriotic necessity now, you howling clowns.
What do these idiotic nationalists want? Permanent hostility? Endless cost and loss?
‘Betraying’ Brexit is an act of patriotic necessity now, you howling clowns.
December 15, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Oh god. The inevitable Daily Mail tantrum at a Labour govt edging towards a slightly less ruinous relationship with our own continent.
What do these idiotic nationalists want? Permanent hostility? Endless cost and loss?
‘Betraying’ Brexit is an act of patriotic necessity now, you howling clowns.
What do these idiotic nationalists want? Permanent hostility? Endless cost and loss?
‘Betraying’ Brexit is an act of patriotic necessity now, you howling clowns.
First work trip to London for almost 5 years. Haven’t missed it but looking forward to seeing colleagues. Train hot and stuffy. Just hope there are no deadly viruses lurking!
December 11, 2024 at 7:53 AM
First work trip to London for almost 5 years. Haven’t missed it but looking forward to seeing colleagues. Train hot and stuffy. Just hope there are no deadly viruses lurking!
Reading about women being denied a D&C to complete a miscarriage in US is horrific. Suppose there will have to be a malpractice case against an obstetrician. Not to mention the harm to women caused by the appalling abortion ban.
December 10, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Reading about women being denied a D&C to complete a miscarriage in US is horrific. Suppose there will have to be a malpractice case against an obstetrician. Not to mention the harm to women caused by the appalling abortion ban.
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Over 140,000 children live in sub-standard accommodation…
…enduring mould, bug infestations, and inadequate washing and cooking facilities.
…enduring mould, bug infestations, and inadequate washing and cooking facilities.
The scandal of hidden homelessness
Over 140,000 children live in sub-standard accommodation, enduring mould, bug infestations, and inadequate washing and cooking facilities
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Over 140,000 children live in sub-standard accommodation…
…enduring mould, bug infestations, and inadequate washing and cooking facilities.
…enduring mould, bug infestations, and inadequate washing and cooking facilities.
Had lens replacement surgery 10 days ago with Optical express. Life changing. Got rid of my early cataracts and fixed my sight. No more glasses or contacts. Wow. Colour and clarity are just unprecedented.
December 9, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Had lens replacement surgery 10 days ago with Optical express. Life changing. Got rid of my early cataracts and fixed my sight. No more glasses or contacts. Wow. Colour and clarity are just unprecedented.
Watched ‘Talk to a stranger’ tonight. 1967 BBC drama starring Judi Dench. She won Best actress for it but isn’t credited on Idb
Just thought I’d put that right. What an absolute legend she is.
Just thought I’d put that right. What an absolute legend she is.
December 9, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Watched ‘Talk to a stranger’ tonight. 1967 BBC drama starring Judi Dench. She won Best actress for it but isn’t credited on Idb
Just thought I’d put that right. What an absolute legend she is.
Just thought I’d put that right. What an absolute legend she is.
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Would be nice if “more vocal about immigration” meant explaining why it is essential to the U.K. economy and public services - and why free movement would strengthen Britain’s alliances
But I guess that’s not what they mean
Labour have been exactly the expected level of disappointing
But I guess that’s not what they mean
Labour have been exactly the expected level of disappointing
November 30, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Would be nice if “more vocal about immigration” meant explaining why it is essential to the U.K. economy and public services - and why free movement would strengthen Britain’s alliances
But I guess that’s not what they mean
Labour have been exactly the expected level of disappointing
But I guess that’s not what they mean
Labour have been exactly the expected level of disappointing
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How depressing that Labour MPs think the answer is being ‘more vocal about immigration’. They could try advocating for investment in the regions to deliver prosperous, sustainable communities. Playing to the immigration trope is dangerous, defeatist and does nothing to actually restore hope.
November 30, 2024 at 9:50 AM
How depressing that Labour MPs think the answer is being ‘more vocal about immigration’. They could try advocating for investment in the regions to deliver prosperous, sustainable communities. Playing to the immigration trope is dangerous, defeatist and does nothing to actually restore hope.
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If you oppose NHS privatisation, please could you repost this and follow me? I need to know who to follow next (it’ll be you!) 🌟🌟🌟
November 24, 2024 at 7:04 PM
If you oppose NHS privatisation, please could you repost this and follow me? I need to know who to follow next (it’ll be you!) 🌟🌟🌟
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A remarkable stat: Heidi Alexander’s appointment as Transport Secretary means the cabinet is now 100% state-educated for the first time in history.
November 29, 2024 at 1:52 PM
A remarkable stat: Heidi Alexander’s appointment as Transport Secretary means the cabinet is now 100% state-educated for the first time in history.
Pleased that the assisted dying bill passed its first hurdle. I think everyone should have a choice at the end of life.
November 30, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Pleased that the assisted dying bill passed its first hurdle. I think everyone should have a choice at the end of life.
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Thank you to everyone who shares my poems - I aim for one a day - some frivolous , some passionate , some furious
November 25, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Thank you to everyone who shares my poems - I aim for one a day - some frivolous , some passionate , some furious
I worked in charities for years – here’s how I make sure my money is going to a good cause, not Captain Tom’s family | Gary Nunn
I worked in charities for years – here’s how I make sure my money is going to a good cause, not Captain Tom’s family | Gary Nunn
Even when huge sums are raised, pooling donations towards one celebrity and one cause can cause problems
This year hasn’t been great for charity foundations fronted by British celebrities. As we head into the Christmas season and think about supporting…
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:09 AM
A max sentence of 20 years for rape. He should be sentenced for each rape he arranged. And the men involved should get 20 years each.
Absolutely horrific case.
In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial www.bbc.com/news/article...
Absolutely horrific case.
In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial www.bbc.com/news/article...
French mass rape trial: Abused Pelicot family torn apart in public
Gisèle Pelicot, 71, is the woman at the centre of this trial, but no-one has emerged unscathed in her family.
www.bbc.com
November 24, 2024 at 6:42 PM
A max sentence of 20 years for rape. He should be sentenced for each rape he arranged. And the men involved should get 20 years each.
Absolutely horrific case.
In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial www.bbc.com/news/article...
Absolutely horrific case.
In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial www.bbc.com/news/article...
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£5 billion is being invested into smaller farm business so the IT will hit the huge landowners not the hard working smaller farmers.
Tax planning will help hugely, 7 years of reducing liability.
Any other small family business has to pay 40% straight away.
Tax planning will help hugely, 7 years of reducing liability.
Any other small family business has to pay 40% straight away.
November 23, 2024 at 12:54 PM
£5 billion is being invested into smaller farm business so the IT will hit the huge landowners not the hard working smaller farmers.
Tax planning will help hugely, 7 years of reducing liability.
Any other small family business has to pay 40% straight away.
Tax planning will help hugely, 7 years of reducing liability.
Any other small family business has to pay 40% straight away.