Spectraliser
@spectraliser.bsky.social
End the 2 party system, mainstream environmental 'extremist', grandfather, retired, #FBPE #FBPPR #XR
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Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
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Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election.
Drug dealers and career criminals were “laughing in the dock” knowing cases can take years to come to trial, Sarah Sackman told the Guardian, saying inaction would be a road to “chaos and ruin”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
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Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
Given Farage's poll lead, this is the most important issue in British politics.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Given Farage's poll lead, this is the most important issue in British politics.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
Given Farage's poll lead, this is the most important issue in British politics.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Given Farage's poll lead, this is the most important issue in British politics.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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UK govt can save over £20bn a year by ending payment of interest on commercial banks’ central bank reserves.
Subsidy implemented after the 2007-08 crash. Banks are very profitable.
Since 2023, the EU stopped paying interest on central bank reserves.
UK can find better uses of £20bn+.
Subsidy implemented after the 2007-08 crash. Banks are very profitable.
Since 2023, the EU stopped paying interest on central bank reserves.
UK can find better uses of £20bn+.
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
leftfootforward.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
UK govt can save over £20bn a year by ending payment of interest on commercial banks’ central bank reserves.
Subsidy implemented after the 2007-08 crash. Banks are very profitable.
Since 2023, the EU stopped paying interest on central bank reserves.
UK can find better uses of £20bn+.
Subsidy implemented after the 2007-08 crash. Banks are very profitable.
Since 2023, the EU stopped paying interest on central bank reserves.
UK can find better uses of £20bn+.
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Labour Govt’s Budget Choices
Tax the rich; end tax abuse; end privatization of essential services; reduce poverty and inequality, and boost investment.
Without boosting purchasing power of the bottom 50% govts can't deliver sustained economic growth.
Will the Chancellor rise to the challenge.
Tax the rich; end tax abuse; end privatization of essential services; reduce poverty and inequality, and boost investment.
Without boosting purchasing power of the bottom 50% govts can't deliver sustained economic growth.
Will the Chancellor rise to the challenge.
Labour’s Budget Choice — Chartist
Taxing the rich, closing loopholes and ending privatisation can reduce child poverty, inequality and boost investment argues Prem Sikka Sustained economic growth has been the mantra ever since the Lab...
www.chartist.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Labour Govt’s Budget Choices
Tax the rich; end tax abuse; end privatization of essential services; reduce poverty and inequality, and boost investment.
Without boosting purchasing power of the bottom 50% govts can't deliver sustained economic growth.
Will the Chancellor rise to the challenge.
Tax the rich; end tax abuse; end privatization of essential services; reduce poverty and inequality, and boost investment.
Without boosting purchasing power of the bottom 50% govts can't deliver sustained economic growth.
Will the Chancellor rise to the challenge.
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Please sign and share if you can.
The BBC is nowhere near perfect. Changes need to be made. If political insiders can be placed at the top what’s to stop the government doing the same? That’s how our BBC becomes a political tool instead of a public service.
38d.gs/w9ae
The BBC is nowhere near perfect. Changes need to be made. If political insiders can be placed at the top what’s to stop the government doing the same? That’s how our BBC becomes a political tool instead of a public service.
38d.gs/w9ae
Sack Sir Robbie Gibb from the BBC board
Robbie Gibb said if he doesn't get his way, he'll blow the BBC up. It's ridiculous that a man like that has a spot on the BBC's board. Our public broadcaster MUST be independent. Agree? Sign to get Gi...
38d.gs
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Please sign and share if you can.
The BBC is nowhere near perfect. Changes need to be made. If political insiders can be placed at the top what’s to stop the government doing the same? That’s how our BBC becomes a political tool instead of a public service.
38d.gs/w9ae
The BBC is nowhere near perfect. Changes need to be made. If political insiders can be placed at the top what’s to stop the government doing the same? That’s how our BBC becomes a political tool instead of a public service.
38d.gs/w9ae
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If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The Israeli military’s genocide isn’t over, it’s expanding.
The Israeli government has violated the truce nearly 500 times in 44 days, killing over 342 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office, including 28 Palestinians in the past three days.
The Israeli government has violated the truce nearly 500 times in 44 days, killing over 342 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office, including 28 Palestinians in the past three days.
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Israeli military’s genocide isn’t over, it’s expanding.
The Israeli government has violated the truce nearly 500 times in 44 days, killing over 342 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office, including 28 Palestinians in the past three days.
The Israeli government has violated the truce nearly 500 times in 44 days, killing over 342 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office, including 28 Palestinians in the past three days.
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People are hurting, this budget needs to be there for working people and those with less.
We need to look at a #WealthTax.
We need to look at a #WealthTax.
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
People are hurting, this budget needs to be there for working people and those with less.
We need to look at a #WealthTax.
We need to look at a #WealthTax.
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Where do you even begin?
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Where do you even begin?
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Debate today with a Labour MP on the economy.
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Is Labour being outflanked by Polanski and Farage? Reeves budget debate
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Debate today with a Labour MP on the economy.
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
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Nottinghamshire MPs have written to @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, urging the university to reconsider proposed course suspensions and potential closures, which would significantly impact staff, students, and our wider city and county.
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Nottinghamshire MPs have written to @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, urging the university to reconsider proposed course suspensions and potential closures, which would significantly impact staff, students, and our wider city and county.
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Two children have been killed every day in Gaza since the so-called ceasefire began.
Why has this disappeared from the headlines?
The genocide never ended — and our government is still complicit.
End all arms sales to Israel, now.
Why has this disappeared from the headlines?
The genocide never ended — and our government is still complicit.
End all arms sales to Israel, now.
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Two children have been killed every day in Gaza since the so-called ceasefire began.
Why has this disappeared from the headlines?
The genocide never ended — and our government is still complicit.
End all arms sales to Israel, now.
Why has this disappeared from the headlines?
The genocide never ended — and our government is still complicit.
End all arms sales to Israel, now.
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Speaking at a book festival, the former director general suggested the BBC newsroom was full of BLM T-shirts and Kamala mugs. But that’s fake news 👇
https://goodlaw.social/vyyj
https://goodlaw.social/vyyj
Tim Davie misled audience about the BBC’s supposed leftwing agenda | Good Law Project
Speaking at a book festival, the former director general suggested the BBC newsroom was full of BLM T-shirts and Kamala mugs. But that’s fake news.
goodlaw.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Speaking at a book festival, the former director general suggested the BBC newsroom was full of BLM T-shirts and Kamala mugs. But that’s fake news 👇
https://goodlaw.social/vyyj
https://goodlaw.social/vyyj
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The Budget must tax extreme wealth and use this to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Thousands have already backed my open letter to the Prime Minister to do this.
Add your name 👇
bit.ly/TaxWealthAutumnBudget
Thousands have already backed my open letter to the Prime Minister to do this.
Add your name 👇
bit.ly/TaxWealthAutumnBudget
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Budget must tax extreme wealth and use this to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Thousands have already backed my open letter to the Prime Minister to do this.
Add your name 👇
bit.ly/TaxWealthAutumnBudget
Thousands have already backed my open letter to the Prime Minister to do this.
Add your name 👇
bit.ly/TaxWealthAutumnBudget
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New Imperialism
Europe should "reconsider" its taxes on big tech companies if it wants to see lower US tariff rates on its steel and aluminium exports, says Trump Govt.
Better to develop alternatives to US tech companies and be free of coercion.
Europe should "reconsider" its taxes on big tech companies if it wants to see lower US tariff rates on its steel and aluminium exports, says Trump Govt.
Better to develop alternatives to US tech companies and be free of coercion.
US presses Europe on taxes on big tech companies
Europe should
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
New Imperialism
Europe should "reconsider" its taxes on big tech companies if it wants to see lower US tariff rates on its steel and aluminium exports, says Trump Govt.
Better to develop alternatives to US tech companies and be free of coercion.
Europe should "reconsider" its taxes on big tech companies if it wants to see lower US tariff rates on its steel and aluminium exports, says Trump Govt.
Better to develop alternatives to US tech companies and be free of coercion.
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This isn’t true! Regulated fares have always been set by the government, regardless of operator!
Train fares frozen: not happened for decades.
Bringing rail back into public ownership means we can take action on fares.
Bringing rail back into public ownership means we can take action on fares.
November 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
This isn’t true! Regulated fares have always been set by the government, regardless of operator!
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BBC headlines ‘three times more likely to hold Israel to account than Hamas’
Analysis of 2,500 BBC News stories about the Israeli-Gaza war suggests ‘blatant bias’ against Jewish state
Of course it might be because Israel has killed far more than three times as many as has Hamas
is.gd/rPcz1C
Analysis of 2,500 BBC News stories about the Israeli-Gaza war suggests ‘blatant bias’ against Jewish state
Of course it might be because Israel has killed far more than three times as many as has Hamas
is.gd/rPcz1C
BBC headlines ‘three times more likely to hold Israel to account than Hamas’ - The Jewish Chronicle
Analysis of 2,500 BBC News stories about the Israeli-Gaza war suggests ‘blatant bias’ against Jewish state, says watchdog
www.thejc.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
BBC headlines ‘three times more likely to hold Israel to account than Hamas’
Analysis of 2,500 BBC News stories about the Israeli-Gaza war suggests ‘blatant bias’ against Jewish state
Of course it might be because Israel has killed far more than three times as many as has Hamas
is.gd/rPcz1C
Analysis of 2,500 BBC News stories about the Israeli-Gaza war suggests ‘blatant bias’ against Jewish state
Of course it might be because Israel has killed far more than three times as many as has Hamas
is.gd/rPcz1C
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Sound of penny dropping at the BBC www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row
Planned overhaul of editorial guidelines committee would dilute influence of Tory board appointment Robbie Gibb
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Sound of penny dropping at the BBC www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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I mean it's not complicated. Twenty people who were there have confirmed that Nigel Farage said all of these things.
He's the only one denying it, which means just one thing. He is a liar
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He's the only one denying it, which means just one thing. He is a liar
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Twenty people allege he has a racist past. He denies it. Who’s telling the truth about Farage’s schooldays?
Reform UK’s leader refuses to answer questions about his abusive behaviour, claiming there’s ‘no evidence’. We talk to victims and witnesses
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I mean it's not complicated. Twenty people who were there have confirmed that Nigel Farage said all of these things.
He's the only one denying it, which means just one thing. He is a liar
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He's the only one denying it, which means just one thing. He is a liar
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "A household economy is nothing like a national budget, and we really need to break that metaphor"
November 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "A household economy is nothing like a national budget, and we really need to break that metaphor"
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social : the Greens have just hit 175,000 members. Phenomenal!
On Holborn/St Pancras. If Andrew Feinstein decides to run again I hope the Greens will back him & not run a candidate, just as the left should get behind the Greens in places where they are challenging to win
On Holborn/St Pancras. If Andrew Feinstein decides to run again I hope the Greens will back him & not run a candidate, just as the left should get behind the Greens in places where they are challenging to win
November 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : the Greens have just hit 175,000 members. Phenomenal!
On Holborn/St Pancras. If Andrew Feinstein decides to run again I hope the Greens will back him & not run a candidate, just as the left should get behind the Greens in places where they are challenging to win
On Holborn/St Pancras. If Andrew Feinstein decides to run again I hope the Greens will back him & not run a candidate, just as the left should get behind the Greens in places where they are challenging to win
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In 2023/24, UK govt gave £78.2bn tax relief on pension contributions.
32% benefitted 29.2m basic rate (20%) taxpayers.
68% went to higher and additional rate (40% and 45%) tax payers.
Equalizing tax relief at 20% to all, leaves govt £14.5bn spare to alleviate poverty.
32% benefitted 29.2m basic rate (20%) taxpayers.
68% went to higher and additional rate (40% and 45%) tax payers.
Equalizing tax relief at 20% to all, leaves govt £14.5bn spare to alleviate poverty.
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
leftfootforward.org
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In 2023/24, UK govt gave £78.2bn tax relief on pension contributions.
32% benefitted 29.2m basic rate (20%) taxpayers.
68% went to higher and additional rate (40% and 45%) tax payers.
Equalizing tax relief at 20% to all, leaves govt £14.5bn spare to alleviate poverty.
32% benefitted 29.2m basic rate (20%) taxpayers.
68% went to higher and additional rate (40% and 45%) tax payers.
Equalizing tax relief at 20% to all, leaves govt £14.5bn spare to alleviate poverty.
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social on the importance of spending multipliers & borrowing to invest
Zack is, without doubt, a great communicator. And on him talking about democracy & the bond markets I'm reminded of Eddie Dempsey at the Durham Miners Gala when he asked "who elected the bond market?"
Zack is, without doubt, a great communicator. And on him talking about democracy & the bond markets I'm reminded of Eddie Dempsey at the Durham Miners Gala when he asked "who elected the bond market?"
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on the importance of spending multipliers & borrowing to invest
Zack is, without doubt, a great communicator. And on him talking about democracy & the bond markets I'm reminded of Eddie Dempsey at the Durham Miners Gala when he asked "who elected the bond market?"
Zack is, without doubt, a great communicator. And on him talking about democracy & the bond markets I'm reminded of Eddie Dempsey at the Durham Miners Gala when he asked "who elected the bond market?"