@slgabriel.bsky.social
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Why indeed?
Why in this Mandelson saga are we ignoring the elephant in the room? That we’re about to welcome and honour a man who was a great pal of Epstein and who continues to lie about that every day?
September 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Why indeed?
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August 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Nine months on and Labour are still sticking to their promise not to penalise ‘Working People,’ by focusing instead on those who can’t work or are retired.
March 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Nine months on and Labour are still sticking to their promise not to penalise ‘Working People,’ by focusing instead on those who can’t work or are retired.
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People in agony forced to pull out their own teeth is not Victorian, it’s medieval. How on earth have we allowed this situation to become normalized?
THE SHOCKING state of NHS dentistry in England is today again laid bare
Where is Gov’ts promised plan to fix it @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social?
If you’re one of 13 million people struggling to access NHS dental care share this jaw dropping report & join me in asking him
youtu.be/Hu0Okad5O1w?...
Where is Gov’ts promised plan to fix it @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social?
If you’re one of 13 million people struggling to access NHS dental care share this jaw dropping report & join me in asking him
youtu.be/Hu0Okad5O1w?...
THE SHOCKING state of NHS dentistry in England has today - again - been laid bare
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
People in agony forced to pull out their own teeth is not Victorian, it’s medieval. How on earth have we allowed this situation to become normalized?
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January 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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England's children's homes run by private equity rake in millions.
Private firms own 83% of homes.
Average charge for a child in care is £281,000 a year. Some charge £63,000 a week per child.
For-profit homes provide the worse care.
End privatisation scam.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
Private firms own 83% of homes.
Average charge for a child in care is £281,000 a year. Some charge £63,000 a week per child.
For-profit homes provide the worse care.
End privatisation scam.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
Children's homes run by private equity rake in millions
The companies include outfits controlled by private equity firms, as well as the daughter of a former City stockbroker linked to fraud.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
January 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
England's children's homes run by private equity rake in millions.
Private firms own 83% of homes.
Average charge for a child in care is £281,000 a year. Some charge £63,000 a week per child.
For-profit homes provide the worse care.
End privatisation scam.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
Private firms own 83% of homes.
Average charge for a child in care is £281,000 a year. Some charge £63,000 a week per child.
For-profit homes provide the worse care.
End privatisation scam.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
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Shocking: 70% of children’s homes across the county of Lancashire are currently not caring for Lancashire children. And just 16% of beds in homes run by agencies are used for Lancashire children.
www.lancs.live/news/lancash...
www.lancs.live/news/lancash...
'Seventy per cent of Lancashire care homes are not caring for local children'
'This has a significant impact on local resources'
www.lancs.live
January 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Shocking: 70% of children’s homes across the county of Lancashire are currently not caring for Lancashire children. And just 16% of beds in homes run by agencies are used for Lancashire children.
www.lancs.live/news/lancash...
www.lancs.live/news/lancash...
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Without trade unions we wouldn’t have
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
Join a union👇
www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
youtu.be/jg0D2yNiqHM?...
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
Join a union👇
www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
youtu.be/jg0D2yNiqHM?...
Let’s make Jacob’s day and join a union today
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
January 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Without trade unions we wouldn’t have
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
Join a union👇
www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
youtu.be/jg0D2yNiqHM?...
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
Join a union👇
www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
youtu.be/jg0D2yNiqHM?...
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The Conservative party is now using the grooming gangs scandal to raise money for itself.
A reminder that Kemi Badenoch's spokesman admitted yesterday that she hasn't even bothered to speak to any of the victims, and doesn't see the need to.
A reminder that Kemi Badenoch's spokesman admitted yesterday that she hasn't even bothered to speak to any of the victims, and doesn't see the need to.
January 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Conservative party is now using the grooming gangs scandal to raise money for itself.
A reminder that Kemi Badenoch's spokesman admitted yesterday that she hasn't even bothered to speak to any of the victims, and doesn't see the need to.
A reminder that Kemi Badenoch's spokesman admitted yesterday that she hasn't even bothered to speak to any of the victims, and doesn't see the need to.
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A useful reminder of some of the achievements of the new Labour government in its first six months
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/the...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/the...
The first 6 months: what has Labour actually done?
Yesterday we highlighted some of the achievements of our new government in its first six months. Here we explore some of the detail
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A useful reminder of some of the achievements of the new Labour government in its first six months
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/the...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/the...
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Yay
December 17, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Yay
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“Everyone in positions of influence should ask themselves the question: are you treating those fighting to save the planet more harshly than those fighting for inherited wealth? If so, why?”
@josiah.writes.news
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/12/t...
@josiah.writes.news
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/12/t...
Two-Tier Reporting: When Climate Protesters Slow Ambulances They’re Vilified, So Why Are Wealthy Farmers Given a Free Pass?
Media outlets rush to condemn climate change campaigners as "middle class" protesters causing "chaos" while ignoring greater disruption by millionaire landowners
bylinetimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:19 AM
“Everyone in positions of influence should ask themselves the question: are you treating those fighting to save the planet more harshly than those fighting for inherited wealth? If so, why?”
@josiah.writes.news
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/12/t...
@josiah.writes.news
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/12/t...
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This world…
Profit and power over everything
Footballers have spoken out to try and quash this deal
But their governing body just can’t help themselves
What a disgusting example to set.
www.theguardian.com/football/liv...
Profit and power over everything
Footballers have spoken out to try and quash this deal
But their governing body just can’t help themselves
What a disgusting example to set.
www.theguardian.com/football/liv...
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup football host by Fifa – as it happened
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup despite widespread human rights concerns while the six-nation 2030 bid was also ratified by Fifa
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:25 PM
This world…
Profit and power over everything
Footballers have spoken out to try and quash this deal
But their governing body just can’t help themselves
What a disgusting example to set.
www.theguardian.com/football/liv...
Profit and power over everything
Footballers have spoken out to try and quash this deal
But their governing body just can’t help themselves
What a disgusting example to set.
www.theguardian.com/football/liv...
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December 10, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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During the pandemic 17 firms supplied £119m worth of PPE that was deemed unusable in the NHS. Since the start of 2024, they’ve made £83.6m. How is this even possible?
goodlawproject.org/firms-who-su...
goodlawproject.org/firms-who-su...
Firms who supplied unusable PPE are still raking in cash from NHS contracts - Good Law Project
During the pandemic 17 firms supplied £119m worth of PPE that was deemed unusable in the NHS. Since the start of 2024, they’ve made £83.6m.
By Max Colbert
goodlawproject.org
December 5, 2024 at 7:32 PM
During the pandemic 17 firms supplied £119m worth of PPE that was deemed unusable in the NHS. Since the start of 2024, they’ve made £83.6m. How is this even possible?
goodlawproject.org/firms-who-su...
goodlawproject.org/firms-who-su...
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Excellent to see Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel sound the alarm on government stalling vital developments in advocacy for disabled children, intended to help prevent abuse.
We described this as “unforgivable” in our response to govt announcements 18 Nov:
article39.org.uk/labour-gover...
We described this as “unforgivable” in our response to govt announcements 18 Nov:
article39.org.uk/labour-gover...
Labour government unveils its plans for children’s social care
Government this week (18 November 2024) unveiled its plans for children’s social care through two key documents – a document presented to parliament called ‘Keeping children safe, helping fami…
article39.org.uk
November 30, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Excellent to see Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel sound the alarm on government stalling vital developments in advocacy for disabled children, intended to help prevent abuse.
We described this as “unforgivable” in our response to govt announcements 18 Nov:
article39.org.uk/labour-gover...
We described this as “unforgivable” in our response to govt announcements 18 Nov:
article39.org.uk/labour-gover...
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Here we go again with media exposure of appalling mistreatment of very vulnerable children, and policy makers declaring "this is intolerable - never again".
Legislation *passed in 2009* must now be commenced, as a first step in protecting children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Legislation *passed in 2009* must now be commenced, as a first step in protecting children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Autistic abuse case must never happen again, says No 10
CCTV shown to the BBC shows children being thrown to the floor in padded rooms at special needs school.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Here we go again with media exposure of appalling mistreatment of very vulnerable children, and policy makers declaring "this is intolerable - never again".
Legislation *passed in 2009* must now be commenced, as a first step in protecting children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Legislation *passed in 2009* must now be commenced, as a first step in protecting children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This is just one way investors extract money from children's social care. That's £35 million going to Abu Dhabi instead of children in care, all paid for by local councils.
November 27, 2024 at 7:14 PM
This is just one way investors extract money from children's social care. That's £35 million going to Abu Dhabi instead of children in care, all paid for by local councils.
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£35 million would pay for the entire children's services department of a typical local authority.
November 27, 2024 at 7:15 PM
£35 million would pay for the entire children's services department of a typical local authority.
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Shocking increase in the number of unregistered children's homes in England, revealed by Ofsted today. Up by 500% over three years.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
November 27, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Shocking increase in the number of unregistered children's homes in England, revealed by Ofsted today. Up by 500% over three years.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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🚨NHS DENTISTRY HAS EFFECTIVELY CEASED TO EXIST FOR NEW PATIENTS
November 25, 2024 at 9:08 AM
🚨NHS DENTISTRY HAS EFFECTIVELY CEASED TO EXIST FOR NEW PATIENTS
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Ridiculous BBC headline:
"Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing".
Nothing to do with corporate welfare, contracts for cronies, Govt paying higher energy bills, HMRC not collecting £500bn since 2010, Tory legacy.
Just blame workers wanting decent pay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing".
Nothing to do with corporate welfare, contracts for cronies, Govt paying higher energy bills, HMRC not collecting £500bn since 2010, Tory legacy.
Just blame workers wanting decent pay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing
Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Ridiculous BBC headline:
"Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing".
Nothing to do with corporate welfare, contracts for cronies, Govt paying higher energy bills, HMRC not collecting £500bn since 2010, Tory legacy.
Just blame workers wanting decent pay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing".
Nothing to do with corporate welfare, contracts for cronies, Govt paying higher energy bills, HMRC not collecting £500bn since 2010, Tory legacy.
Just blame workers wanting decent pay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A £195,000 bonus awarded to the boss of Thames Water should not be paid for by customers, regulator Ofwat is expected to say on Thursday
Damn right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Damn right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ofwat rules out customers paying £195,000 Thames Water boss bonus
The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 7:03 AM
A £195,000 bonus awarded to the boss of Thames Water should not be paid for by customers, regulator Ofwat is expected to say on Thursday
Damn right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Damn right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Absolutely @ottoenglish.bsky.social
21% of the UK population or 14.3 million people live in relative poverty. Maybe we should talk about them for a change rather than the tax concerns of Jeremy Clarkson's wealthy children
November 20, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Absolutely @ottoenglish.bsky.social