Sandra
@smfitz.bsky.social
NO DMS
Retired, love yoga, travelling, walks and food.LFC fan YNWA. #Rejoin. Never want to see tories in power again.
Retired, love yoga, travelling, walks and food.LFC fan YNWA. #Rejoin. Never want to see tories in power again.
I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...
you.38degrees.org.uk
May 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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We shouldn’t cut a single penny in support for disabled people - we should tax the wealthiest instead.
Over 50,000 have backed my petition for wealth taxes, not cuts - as part of our campaign to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts.
Sign here:
change.org/wealthtaxes-...
Over 50,000 have backed my petition for wealth taxes, not cuts - as part of our campaign to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts.
Sign here:
change.org/wealthtaxes-...
April 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We shouldn’t cut a single penny in support for disabled people - we should tax the wealthiest instead.
Over 50,000 have backed my petition for wealth taxes, not cuts - as part of our campaign to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts.
Sign here:
change.org/wealthtaxes-...
Over 50,000 have backed my petition for wealth taxes, not cuts - as part of our campaign to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts.
Sign here:
change.org/wealthtaxes-...
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At the 2001 Laeken Summit, EU nations agreed to aim for a basic pension of 40% of average earnings by 2007 and work towards 60% thereafter. This was a non-binding commitment, not a directive
State pension by 2017:
£7,440 - UK
£15,811 - France
£26,366 - Germany
£26,630 - Spain
What a contrast 😱
State pension by 2017:
£7,440 - UK
£15,811 - France
£26,366 - Germany
£26,630 - Spain
What a contrast 😱
April 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
At the 2001 Laeken Summit, EU nations agreed to aim for a basic pension of 40% of average earnings by 2007 and work towards 60% thereafter. This was a non-binding commitment, not a directive
State pension by 2017:
£7,440 - UK
£15,811 - France
£26,366 - Germany
£26,630 - Spain
What a contrast 😱
State pension by 2017:
£7,440 - UK
£15,811 - France
£26,366 - Germany
£26,630 - Spain
What a contrast 😱
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They both keep their money in Tax Havens.
April 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
They both keep their money in Tax Havens.
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"My colleague Pecksniff recently asked the question:
‘Why, in one of the ten richest countries in the world, do we feel so poor. Where did the money go?’
The answer is easy: it went to the rich.
But that is only the beginning of the issue. How did it happen, and what do we want to do about it?"
‘Why, in one of the ten richest countries in the world, do we feel so poor. Where did the money go?’
The answer is easy: it went to the rich.
But that is only the beginning of the issue. How did it happen, and what do we want to do about it?"
Taxing wealth is better than a wealth tax
Inequality of wealth matters more than inequality of income. We should tax the rich more. But a blanket wealth tax is not the solution.
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"My colleague Pecksniff recently asked the question:
‘Why, in one of the ten richest countries in the world, do we feel so poor. Where did the money go?’
The answer is easy: it went to the rich.
But that is only the beginning of the issue. How did it happen, and what do we want to do about it?"
‘Why, in one of the ten richest countries in the world, do we feel so poor. Where did the money go?’
The answer is easy: it went to the rich.
But that is only the beginning of the issue. How did it happen, and what do we want to do about it?"
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April 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Over 20,000 people have already backed my petition calling for a Wealth Tax, not cuts to disability support.
As part of our campaigning to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts, I’ll present this in Parliament ahead of any vote.
Sign here👇
chng.it/zWMrwRvY8Y
As part of our campaigning to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts, I’ll present this in Parliament ahead of any vote.
Sign here👇
chng.it/zWMrwRvY8Y
April 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Over 20,000 people have already backed my petition calling for a Wealth Tax, not cuts to disability support.
As part of our campaigning to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts, I’ll present this in Parliament ahead of any vote.
Sign here👇
chng.it/zWMrwRvY8Y
As part of our campaigning to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts, I’ll present this in Parliament ahead of any vote.
Sign here👇
chng.it/zWMrwRvY8Y
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April 2, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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If we lost the billionaires what would we lose?
Absolutely nothing.
What would we gain?
$20tn, all our Public Services back, most of our Private ones, and 60% of our housing.
Easy choice, isn't it?
Absolutely nothing.
What would we gain?
$20tn, all our Public Services back, most of our Private ones, and 60% of our housing.
Easy choice, isn't it?
March 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
If we lost the billionaires what would we lose?
Absolutely nothing.
What would we gain?
$20tn, all our Public Services back, most of our Private ones, and 60% of our housing.
Easy choice, isn't it?
Absolutely nothing.
What would we gain?
$20tn, all our Public Services back, most of our Private ones, and 60% of our housing.
Easy choice, isn't it?
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Why the hell are we subsidising Elon ‘fucking’ Musk?
BREAKING: The United Kingdom is looking at taking away Tesla's £188 million UK taxpayer subsidies
DO IT
DO IT
March 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Why the hell are we subsidising Elon ‘fucking’ Musk?
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In 1900 the Labour Party was formed to provide a voice for the Trade Unions and Socialists who were sick of the Liberal Party which had completely sold out to business and the aristocracy.
History repeats.
History repeats.
March 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In 1900 the Labour Party was formed to provide a voice for the Trade Unions and Socialists who were sick of the Liberal Party which had completely sold out to business and the aristocracy.
History repeats.
History repeats.
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As an aside, because I’m appalled by Labours benefit reform, there was ZERO real engagement or outrage when the Tories killed hundreds of thousands with austerity and put 4m kids in poverty.
But, 250k more people in poverty (including 50k children) to save a small amount is contemptible, frankly.
But, 250k more people in poverty (including 50k children) to save a small amount is contemptible, frankly.
March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As an aside, because I’m appalled by Labours benefit reform, there was ZERO real engagement or outrage when the Tories killed hundreds of thousands with austerity and put 4m kids in poverty.
But, 250k more people in poverty (including 50k children) to save a small amount is contemptible, frankly.
But, 250k more people in poverty (including 50k children) to save a small amount is contemptible, frankly.
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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
• 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
March 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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
• 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
Unbelievable. Rachel Reeves is thinking about cutting a tax on US tech giants to appease Trump and his band of billionaires. If anything we should be taxing them more - not less! Agree? Sign today: 38d.gs/techgiantsta...
Sign the petition: don’t cut taxes for US tech giants!
Unbelievable. Rachel Reeves is thinking about cutting a tax on US tech giants to appease Trump and his band of billionaires. If anything we should be taxing them more - not less! Agree? Sign today:
38d.gs
March 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Unbelievable. Rachel Reeves is thinking about cutting a tax on US tech giants to appease Trump and his band of billionaires. If anything we should be taxing them more - not less! Agree? Sign today: 38d.gs/techgiantsta...
Unbelievable. Rachel Reeves is thinking about cutting a tax on US tech giants to appease Trump and his band of billionaires. If anything we should be taxing them more - not less! Agree? Sign today: 38d.gs/techgiantsta...
Sign the petition: don’t cut taxes for US tech giants!
Unbelievable. Rachel Reeves is thinking about cutting a tax on US tech giants to appease Trump and his band of billionaires. If anything we should be taxing them more - not less! Agree? Sign today:
38d.gs
March 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Unbelievable. Rachel Reeves is thinking about cutting a tax on US tech giants to appease Trump and his band of billionaires. If anything we should be taxing them more - not less! Agree? Sign today: 38d.gs/techgiantsta...
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“latest figures show the stark reality for UK’s food and drink businesses struggling to deal with the complexity and bureaucracy that comes when trading with Europe”
The relentlessly ruinous idiocy of Brexit makes other cost-cutting efforts look absurd…and cruel.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The relentlessly ruinous idiocy of Brexit makes other cost-cutting efforts look absurd…and cruel.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK food and drink exports to the EU down 34% since Brexit
Food and Drink Federation say businesses are struggling to deal with added ‘complexity and bureaucracy’
www.theguardian.com
March 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
“latest figures show the stark reality for UK’s food and drink businesses struggling to deal with the complexity and bureaucracy that comes when trading with Europe”
The relentlessly ruinous idiocy of Brexit makes other cost-cutting efforts look absurd…and cruel.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The relentlessly ruinous idiocy of Brexit makes other cost-cutting efforts look absurd…and cruel.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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To revive economy UK govt must redistribute wealth.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth; bottom fifth has 0.5%. 1% have more than 70% population combined.
Median wage is £29,604. Real average wage unchanged since 2008.
Cut taxes on the bottom 50%. Tax wealth. End tax perks of the rich.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth; bottom fifth has 0.5%. 1% have more than 70% population combined.
Median wage is £29,604. Real average wage unchanged since 2008.
Cut taxes on the bottom 50%. Tax wealth. End tax perks of the rich.
Here’s how Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement must offer hope
'The government needs to recalibrate policies'
leftfootforward.org
March 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
To revive economy UK govt must redistribute wealth.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth; bottom fifth has 0.5%. 1% have more than 70% population combined.
Median wage is £29,604. Real average wage unchanged since 2008.
Cut taxes on the bottom 50%. Tax wealth. End tax perks of the rich.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth; bottom fifth has 0.5%. 1% have more than 70% population combined.
Median wage is £29,604. Real average wage unchanged since 2008.
Cut taxes on the bottom 50%. Tax wealth. End tax perks of the rich.
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There is an alternative to Government welfare cuts - a 2% tax on wealth. There is no shortage of money here, we just need a fairer approach to tax - take more from the few not the many.
March 8, 2025 at 7:30 AM
There is an alternative to Government welfare cuts - a 2% tax on wealth. There is no shortage of money here, we just need a fairer approach to tax - take more from the few not the many.
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Scrap austerity – tax the super-rich instead
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Scrap austerity – tax the super-rich instead
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Scrap austerity – tax the super-rich instead
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Britain can’t rebuild with more cuts – a wealth tax on the richest is the fair alternative to funding public services and growth
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco...
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This Petition just needs 5,000 signatures to get over the 100k needed for consideration for a Parliamentary debate
By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - lets start the conversation
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - lets start the conversation
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...
petition.parliament.uk
February 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This Petition just needs 5,000 signatures to get over the 100k needed for consideration for a Parliamentary debate
By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - lets start the conversation
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - lets start the conversation
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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We're VERY close to 60,000 complaints.
Help us make this complaint the biggest in Ofcom's history 👇
goodlaw.social/i1m8
Help us make this complaint the biggest in Ofcom's history 👇
goodlaw.social/i1m8
Ofcom, stop GB News broadcasting hate
*CW: Homophobia, hate speech GB News is no stranger to spouting hatred and toxic lies. They take pride in it, and pretend the rules don’t matter. But they do. And they must be enforced. On 22 January,...
goodlaw.social
February 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We're VERY close to 60,000 complaints.
Help us make this complaint the biggest in Ofcom's history 👇
goodlaw.social/i1m8
Help us make this complaint the biggest in Ofcom's history 👇
goodlaw.social/i1m8
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Please Labour,
Stop with this Reform-aping arseholery. We see it for what it is and we hate it. We’re v tired of the nastiness, the cowardice and the dishonesty of blaming immigration for govt failures.
Put this nasty messaging in the bin and do better.
Thanks
UK
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Stop with this Reform-aping arseholery. We see it for what it is and we hate it. We’re v tired of the nastiness, the cowardice and the dishonesty of blaming immigration for govt failures.
Put this nasty messaging in the bin and do better.
Thanks
UK
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour launches ads in Reform-style branding to boast about deportations
Exclusive: Some MPs and activists upset at tone of party’s Facebook campaign aimed at countering Farage
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Please Labour,
Stop with this Reform-aping arseholery. We see it for what it is and we hate it. We’re v tired of the nastiness, the cowardice and the dishonesty of blaming immigration for govt failures.
Put this nasty messaging in the bin and do better.
Thanks
UK
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Stop with this Reform-aping arseholery. We see it for what it is and we hate it. We’re v tired of the nastiness, the cowardice and the dishonesty of blaming immigration for govt failures.
Put this nasty messaging in the bin and do better.
Thanks
UK
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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We’re recruiting!
We’re looking for an EU campaigns lead – apply below 🌟
goodlawproject.org/vacancy/eu-c...
We’re looking for an EU campaigns lead – apply below 🌟
goodlawproject.org/vacancy/eu-c...
EU Campaigns Lead | Good Law Project
Join the team at Good Law Project
goodlawproject.org
January 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’re recruiting!
We’re looking for an EU campaigns lead – apply below 🌟
goodlawproject.org/vacancy/eu-c...
We’re looking for an EU campaigns lead – apply below 🌟
goodlawproject.org/vacancy/eu-c...
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It isn't people on benefits who need to be justifying the pittance they get to live on.
It is the billionaires, lets ask them where their money comes from, and how much tax they paid on it.
Maybe even introduce a minimum tax.
Now that would raise a lot of money.
It is the billionaires, lets ask them where their money comes from, and how much tax they paid on it.
Maybe even introduce a minimum tax.
Now that would raise a lot of money.
January 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It isn't people on benefits who need to be justifying the pittance they get to live on.
It is the billionaires, lets ask them where their money comes from, and how much tax they paid on it.
Maybe even introduce a minimum tax.
Now that would raise a lot of money.
It is the billionaires, lets ask them where their money comes from, and how much tax they paid on it.
Maybe even introduce a minimum tax.
Now that would raise a lot of money.