Tim the Raver
@tg59.bsky.social
Ageing provocateur. Charity Trustee. Stoke City. Notts cricket. Trance, tech and house music. Ales. Equality, decency, fairness, integrity. Just a little bit woke. Left and progressive. European #FBPE
All views my own.
All views my own.
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Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights.
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights.
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
I long for the day we see the workforce as the key to growth. Pay people well, reward great work and don’t renege on legislation because you don’t trust them.
November 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
I long for the day we see the workforce as the key to growth. Pay people well, reward great work and don’t renege on legislation because you don’t trust them.
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
As always I agree with Sadiq Khan. This is a dangerous moment in time
As always I agree with Sadiq Khan. This is a dangerous moment in time
Sadiq Khan recalls past abuse as he urges Nigel Farage to apologise over racism claims
Exclusive: London mayor says allegations of teenage racism against Reform leader remind him of being called P-word
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
As always I agree with Sadiq Khan. This is a dangerous moment in time
As always I agree with Sadiq Khan. This is a dangerous moment in time
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Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
I’m all in. I’ll be joining today and donating. Sick of negative hate filled politics. A breath of fresh air @zackpolanski.bsky.social. Thank you for the hope.
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I’m all in. I’ll be joining today and donating. Sick of negative hate filled politics. A breath of fresh air @zackpolanski.bsky.social. Thank you for the hope.
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This short video is so good.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
This short video is so good.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
I didn’t donate but I did join the Greens.
First time I’ve joined a political party. I’m in my 40’s and voted for one party my whole life.
I don’t believe I can vote for them again in good conscience. I didn’t leave them. They left me.
I’m attracted to Zak’s vision.
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Holy shit.
Is that a sane voice coming through on the airwaves? It’s not very loud but perhaps it will get clearer given time……
Is that a sane voice coming through on the airwaves? It’s not very loud but perhaps it will get clearer given time……
Ryan Bourne, a member of the Economists for Brexit* cabal that the Leave camp depended on to make their economic case for leaving, has written a long article in the Times admitting to the damage that Brexit has caused.
(*Other familiar names include Patrick Minford.)
archive.ph/2025.11.26-1...
(*Other familiar names include Patrick Minford.)
archive.ph/2025.11.26-1...
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Holy shit.
Is that a sane voice coming through on the airwaves? It’s not very loud but perhaps it will get clearer given time……
Is that a sane voice coming through on the airwaves? It’s not very loud but perhaps it will get clearer given time……
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The new fundraiser by @zackpolanski.bsky.social is different & really gutsy. Personally, I always feel a bit awkward about slagging off others (my preference), but the 2nd half of it is great (see below; yes, I clipped it, sorry).
Refreshing. Bold. Energetic. Both, in presentation & policies.
Refreshing. Bold. Energetic. Both, in presentation & policies.
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The new fundraiser by @zackpolanski.bsky.social is different & really gutsy. Personally, I always feel a bit awkward about slagging off others (my preference), but the 2nd half of it is great (see below; yes, I clipped it, sorry).
Refreshing. Bold. Energetic. Both, in presentation & policies.
Refreshing. Bold. Energetic. Both, in presentation & policies.
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If we rejoined the EU, or even just the Single Market, none of this would be necessary.
#WeCantAffordBrexit
"Rachel Reeves' income tax freeze, which has pushed an estimated 780,000 people into a bracket where they will pay the basic rate of tax for the first time."
#WeCantAffordBrexit
"Rachel Reeves' income tax freeze, which has pushed an estimated 780,000 people into a bracket where they will pay the basic rate of tax for the first time."
‘Labour is trying to pretend it’s all fine – everyone can see what this budget is doing’ | The News Agents
Labour MPs have acted with “tetchiness” as they defend Rachel Reeves' budget, facing questions over whether it has raised taxes for working people. Has the government regressed to where the party was ...
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
If we rejoined the EU, or even just the Single Market, none of this would be necessary.
#WeCantAffordBrexit
"Rachel Reeves' income tax freeze, which has pushed an estimated 780,000 people into a bracket where they will pay the basic rate of tax for the first time."
#WeCantAffordBrexit
"Rachel Reeves' income tax freeze, which has pushed an estimated 780,000 people into a bracket where they will pay the basic rate of tax for the first time."
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“Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he’d ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners”
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he’d ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners”
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just FFS investigate the whole dodgy traitorous lot of them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The Telegraph is worried that feeding themselves is a blue tit's personal responsibility and that feeding the creates dependency, removing the incentive for birds to work and improve themselves, and thus perpetuate the problem of hunger amongst blue tits
November 27, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Telegraph is worried that feeding themselves is a blue tit's personal responsibility and that feeding the creates dependency, removing the incentive for birds to work and improve themselves, and thus perpetuate the problem of hunger amongst blue tits
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We’ve just delivered a “kick the problem down the road “ budget by mistake
November 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We’ve just delivered a “kick the problem down the road “ budget by mistake
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~ The Guardian view on restricting trial by jury: a shabby evasion of responsibility | Editorial | The Guardian ~
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/27/the-guardian-view-on-restricting-trial-by-jury-a-shabby-evasion-of-responsibility
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/27/the-guardian-view-on-restricting-trial-by-jury-a-shabby-evasion-of-responsibility
The Guardian view on restricting trial by jury: a shabby evasion of responsibility | Editorial | The Guardian
Editorial: The criminal cases backlog requires radical action, but the problem has been caused by government cuts, not by an ancient and fundamental liberty
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
~ The Guardian view on restricting trial by jury: a shabby evasion of responsibility | Editorial | The Guardian ~
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/27/the-guardian-view-on-restricting-trial-by-jury-a-shabby-evasion-of-responsibility
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/27/the-guardian-view-on-restricting-trial-by-jury-a-shabby-evasion-of-responsibility
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Breaking 🚨
Reform Director of communications calls Journalist a C8nt! In massive exhibit of self reflection…
Reform Director of communications calls Journalist a C8nt! In massive exhibit of self reflection…
Reform UK's director of communications used a highly offensive expletive to describe one of Wales' most prominent journalists in an internal party group chat, NationCymru can reveal ✍️Emily Price wp.me/p8Mk4U-19Bj
Reform UK head of comms branded prominent Welsh journalist a 'c***'
Warning: this news article contains highly offensive language. Emily Price Reform UK’s director of communications used a highly offensive expletive to describe one of Wales’ most prominent journalists...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Breaking 🚨
Reform Director of communications calls Journalist a C8nt! In massive exhibit of self reflection…
Reform Director of communications calls Journalist a C8nt! In massive exhibit of self reflection…
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The Guardian: ‘Unelected power’ of ultra-rich is reshaping British politics, report claims
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Unelected power’ of ultra-rich is reshaping British politics, report claims
Equality Trust study shows how House of Lords appointments, big donations and media ownership affect political decisions
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Guardian: ‘Unelected power’ of ultra-rich is reshaping British politics, report claims
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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HuffPost UK: Farage Mocked After Giving Bizarre Reason For Not Investigating Reform Russia Claims
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/farage...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/farage...
Farage Mocked After Giving Bizarre Reason For Not Investigating Reform Russia Claims
"I haven't got a police force".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
HuffPost UK: Farage Mocked After Giving Bizarre Reason For Not Investigating Reform Russia Claims
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/farage...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/farage...
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There is something especially depressing about living in a country where the very same shitty "newspapers" who insisted on the hardest of Brexits are now moaning about tax increases
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
There is something especially depressing about living in a country where the very same shitty "newspapers" who insisted on the hardest of Brexits are now moaning about tax increases