Terence Bermingham
@tpbermingham.bsky.social
Season ticket holder at Fulham FC and member at Surrey County Cricket Club. What else do you need to know?
Two wonderful cricketers no longer with us. So very sad 😔
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Two wonderful cricketers no longer with us. So very sad 😔
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Who can we really afford — the rich or everyone else? youtu.be/SzTi95kUBKo?...
Who can we really afford — the rich or everyone else?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Who can we really afford — the rich or everyone else? youtu.be/SzTi95kUBKo?...
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ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky
The talks focus on ITV's Media and Entertainment division, which include its TV channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
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We all value ‘the rule of law’.
But whose law & rules? Corporations/Rich v Masses.
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few.
A few crumbs are thrown to pacify the masses but these are concessions and can be withdrawn.
See the linked article.
But whose law & rules? Corporations/Rich v Masses.
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few.
A few crumbs are thrown to pacify the masses but these are concessions and can be withdrawn.
See the linked article.
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We all value ‘the rule of law’.
But whose law & rules? Corporations/Rich v Masses.
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few.
A few crumbs are thrown to pacify the masses but these are concessions and can be withdrawn.
See the linked article.
But whose law & rules? Corporations/Rich v Masses.
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few.
A few crumbs are thrown to pacify the masses but these are concessions and can be withdrawn.
See the linked article.
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The black hole in Britain’s economy isn’t in the Treasury youtu.be/XZhZzCOIHUw?...
The black hole in Britain’s economy isn’t in the Treasury
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The black hole in Britain’s economy isn’t in the Treasury youtu.be/XZhZzCOIHUw?...
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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🚨BREAKING!🚨
30+ of the world's leading economists have written a letter backing calls for a wealth tax on the super-rich.
Among those backing the call are the internationally renowned Thomas Piketty, José Antonio Ocampo, Jayati Ghosh, and Ha-Joon Chang.
1/2
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
30+ of the world's leading economists have written a letter backing calls for a wealth tax on the super-rich.
Among those backing the call are the internationally renowned Thomas Piketty, José Antonio Ocampo, Jayati Ghosh, and Ha-Joon Chang.
1/2
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Starmer and Reeves should prepare UK for wealth tax, say top economists
PM could raise ‘tens of billions’ while positioning Britain as progressive, say Thomas Piketty and others
www.theguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🚨BREAKING!🚨
30+ of the world's leading economists have written a letter backing calls for a wealth tax on the super-rich.
Among those backing the call are the internationally renowned Thomas Piketty, José Antonio Ocampo, Jayati Ghosh, and Ha-Joon Chang.
1/2
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
30+ of the world's leading economists have written a letter backing calls for a wealth tax on the super-rich.
Among those backing the call are the internationally renowned Thomas Piketty, José Antonio Ocampo, Jayati Ghosh, and Ha-Joon Chang.
1/2
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Protect Cash ISAs
Rumours are swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 - after meeting with a group of bank executives. [1]
Cash ISAs (individual savings accounts) ar...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
@kiaoval.com still trying hard but still no wickets 🥴
July 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
@kiaoval.com still trying hard but still no wickets 🥴
The Oval at its very best. Who said @countycricketday.bsky.social is dead @kiaoval.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The Oval at its very best. Who said @countycricketday.bsky.social is dead @kiaoval.com
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🏏 New County Cricket newsletter. Pls share and enjoy
🟣 Championship returns
🟢 Blast reaches halfway
🟠 Signings for Hants, Yorks, Gloucs
🔴 Middx sack Johnson and appoint Vilas
🔵 Yorks all-rounder moves to Warks
🟡 Schedule rows rumble on
countycricket.substa...
🟣 Championship returns
🟢 Blast reaches halfway
🟠 Signings for Hants, Yorks, Gloucs
🔴 Middx sack Johnson and appoint Vilas
🔵 Yorks all-rounder moves to Warks
🟡 Schedule rows rumble on
countycricket.substa...
No 159, June 22: The Grumbler's County Cricket Newsletter
🟣 Championship returns 🟢 Blast reaches halfway 🟠 Signings for Hants, Yorks, Gloucs 🔴 Middx sack Johnson and appoint Vilas 🔵 Yorks all-rounder moves to Warks🟡 Schedule rows rumble on
countycricket.substack.com
June 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
🏏 New County Cricket newsletter. Pls share and enjoy
🟣 Championship returns
🟢 Blast reaches halfway
🟠 Signings for Hants, Yorks, Gloucs
🔴 Middx sack Johnson and appoint Vilas
🔵 Yorks all-rounder moves to Warks
🟡 Schedule rows rumble on
countycricket.substa...
🟣 Championship returns
🟢 Blast reaches halfway
🟠 Signings for Hants, Yorks, Gloucs
🔴 Middx sack Johnson and appoint Vilas
🔵 Yorks all-rounder moves to Warks
🟡 Schedule rows rumble on
countycricket.substa...
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NatWest’s return to the private sector is a story of opportunity lost www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/05...
NatWest’s return to the private sector is a story of opportunity lost
As The Guardian reports this morning:
Fred “the Shred” Goodwin, the disgraced ex-boss of Royal Bank of Scotland, is estimated to be receiving an annual pension worth nearly £600,000, as the government...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
May 26, 2025 at 6:24 AM
NatWest’s return to the private sector is a story of opportunity lost www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/05...
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The UK is in decline where money wields power.
Normal people toil and are just voting fodder.
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
Must end political corruption
Normal people toil and are just voting fodder.
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
Must end political corruption
Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
leftfootforward.org
May 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The UK is in decline where money wields power.
Normal people toil and are just voting fodder.
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
Must end political corruption
Normal people toil and are just voting fodder.
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
Must end political corruption
Bloody’ell 😡😡😡😡
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' ends US democracy. What happens next? youtu.be/JrpgSR0Y8Ms?...
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' ends US democracy. What happens next?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
May 23, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Bloody’ell 😡😡😡😡
Where else will you see professional players enjoy time with their families on the outfield with spectators. Well done @kiaoval.com
May 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Where else will you see professional players enjoy time with their families on the outfield with spectators. Well done @kiaoval.com
Another fine day at The Oval 😁😁😁
May 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Another fine day at The Oval 😁😁😁
Wonderful sight at The Oval
May 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Wonderful sight at The Oval
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Metro Bank plans £60m bonus for bosses, irrespective on performance.
Ultimately paid by high charges to customers, staff/wage cuts, branch closures.
Govt removed cap on bankers' bonus.
Govts tells workers wage rises are inflationary but silence on exec remuneration, dividends, share buybacks.
Ultimately paid by high charges to customers, staff/wage cuts, branch closures.
Govt removed cap on bankers' bonus.
Govts tells workers wage rises are inflationary but silence on exec remuneration, dividends, share buybacks.
Metro Bank faces backlash over £60m share bonanza for bosses
The proxy adviser ISS has urged investors in Metro Bank to oppose a new share award plan which could deliver up to £60m to senior executives over five years, Sky News learns.
news.sky.com
May 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Metro Bank plans £60m bonus for bosses, irrespective on performance.
Ultimately paid by high charges to customers, staff/wage cuts, branch closures.
Govt removed cap on bankers' bonus.
Govts tells workers wage rises are inflationary but silence on exec remuneration, dividends, share buybacks.
Ultimately paid by high charges to customers, staff/wage cuts, branch closures.
Govt removed cap on bankers' bonus.
Govts tells workers wage rises are inflationary but silence on exec remuneration, dividends, share buybacks.
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Widow, 72, charged £330 by British Gas HomeCare to tighten leaky tap.
People fleeced everyday by corporations and their execs living in leafy suburbs - just look at energy, water, rail, mail, banking, insurance, transport, internet.
Politicians punish the poor, old, sick and disabled.
People fleeced everyday by corporations and their execs living in leafy suburbs - just look at energy, water, rail, mail, banking, insurance, transport, internet.
Politicians punish the poor, old, sick and disabled.
Widow, 72, charged £330 by British Gas HomeCare to fix leaky tap
A dripping tap need cost no more than a couple of pence to fix. But 72-year-old widow Linda Gresham was charged more than £200 by British Gas.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Widow, 72, charged £330 by British Gas HomeCare to tighten leaky tap.
People fleeced everyday by corporations and their execs living in leafy suburbs - just look at energy, water, rail, mail, banking, insurance, transport, internet.
Politicians punish the poor, old, sick and disabled.
People fleeced everyday by corporations and their execs living in leafy suburbs - just look at energy, water, rail, mail, banking, insurance, transport, internet.
Politicians punish the poor, old, sick and disabled.
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As we celebrate 80 years after VE Day:
Fascism and far-right is on the rise, stoking hatred.
War clouds hang as megalomaniacs want to redraw borders.
Hard-won social rights are being lost.
Poverty, deprivation and intolerance are on the rise.
Don't let their sacrifices be in vain.
Fascism and far-right is on the rise, stoking hatred.
War clouds hang as megalomaniacs want to redraw borders.
Hard-won social rights are being lost.
Poverty, deprivation and intolerance are on the rise.
Don't let their sacrifices be in vain.
May 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
As we celebrate 80 years after VE Day:
Fascism and far-right is on the rise, stoking hatred.
War clouds hang as megalomaniacs want to redraw borders.
Hard-won social rights are being lost.
Poverty, deprivation and intolerance are on the rise.
Don't let their sacrifices be in vain.
Fascism and far-right is on the rise, stoking hatred.
War clouds hang as megalomaniacs want to redraw borders.
Hard-won social rights are being lost.
Poverty, deprivation and intolerance are on the rise.
Don't let their sacrifices be in vain.
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Thames Water Prospective Private Equity Owner KKR Donated $1m to Trump Inauguration.
Business model: profiteering, price hikes, low investment, high leverage, asset-stripping, excessive returns.
In US KKR group sanctioned 217 times, fined $678m for anti-social practices.
Can't address water woes.
Business model: profiteering, price hikes, low investment, high leverage, asset-stripping, excessive returns.
In US KKR group sanctioned 217 times, fined $678m for anti-social practices.
Can't address water woes.
Thames Water’s Prospective New Owner Donated $1 Million to Trump’s Inauguration
The U.S. private equity firm KKR, which has been selected as the ‘preferred bidder’ for the takeover of Thames Water, gave a seven-figure sum to Donald Trump’s inauguration committee, DeSmog can repor...
www.desmog.com
May 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Thames Water Prospective Private Equity Owner KKR Donated $1m to Trump Inauguration.
Business model: profiteering, price hikes, low investment, high leverage, asset-stripping, excessive returns.
In US KKR group sanctioned 217 times, fined $678m for anti-social practices.
Can't address water woes.
Business model: profiteering, price hikes, low investment, high leverage, asset-stripping, excessive returns.
In US KKR group sanctioned 217 times, fined $678m for anti-social practices.
Can't address water woes.
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No 10 rethinking winter fuel payment cut after election slump.
"Rethinking" won't do. Must restore WFP. End two-child benefit cap, disability benefit cut, snooping on benefit claimants' bank accounts. Compensate 1950s born women.
End energy,/water profiteering. Cut taxes on the poor. Tax the rich.
"Rethinking" won't do. Must restore WFP. End two-child benefit cap, disability benefit cut, snooping on benefit claimants' bank accounts. Compensate 1950s born women.
End energy,/water profiteering. Cut taxes on the poor. Tax the rich.
No 10 rethinking winter fuel payment cut after Labour slump in local elections
Exclusive: government fears further electoral losses from unpopular policy as well as from planned £5bn of benefits cuts
www.theguardian.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
No 10 rethinking winter fuel payment cut after election slump.
"Rethinking" won't do. Must restore WFP. End two-child benefit cap, disability benefit cut, snooping on benefit claimants' bank accounts. Compensate 1950s born women.
End energy,/water profiteering. Cut taxes on the poor. Tax the rich.
"Rethinking" won't do. Must restore WFP. End two-child benefit cap, disability benefit cut, snooping on benefit claimants' bank accounts. Compensate 1950s born women.
End energy,/water profiteering. Cut taxes on the poor. Tax the rich.
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Neoliberalism has dominated economics and politics for 45 years, despite being based on nothing more than myths, falsehoods, and fantasies that should have discredited the cult promoting it long ago.
youtu.be/uYyalJMXROw?...
youtu.be/uYyalJMXROw?...
Neoliberal economics is based on absurd assumptions and fantasies
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
May 6, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Neoliberalism has dominated economics and politics for 45 years, despite being based on nothing more than myths, falsehoods, and fantasies that should have discredited the cult promoting it long ago.
youtu.be/uYyalJMXROw?...
youtu.be/uYyalJMXROw?...
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Trump's mishandling of the economy during his first 100 days shouldn't surprise anyone. He doesn't understand the economy and tanked pretty much every business he ever touched. Watch. https://youtu.be/zbh9SW5Cgqg?si=tmQLdtdCWpVAWW-r
How Trump Killed Every Business He Touched | Robert Reich
Let’s set the record straight: Trump is not a “successful businessman.” He is, objectively, a business failure.
youtu.be
May 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump's mishandling of the economy during his first 100 days shouldn't surprise anyone. He doesn't understand the economy and tanked pretty much every business he ever touched. Watch. https://youtu.be/zbh9SW5Cgqg?si=tmQLdtdCWpVAWW-r