Unite Community Tyne&Wear and Northumberland
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UNITING OUR COMMUNITIES: Fairness - Justice - Respect Unite’s mission is to organize people to strive for equality, dignity and respect
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Since the election win Labour have
1. Appeased the far right
2. Delivered otherwise good policy ideas in a bad way e.g. WFA
3. Targeted the disabled with cuts instead of the richest with a wealth tax
The result? 808 Reform councillors
Labour need to change direction and be less cruel, fast
1. Appeased the far right
2. Delivered otherwise good policy ideas in a bad way e.g. WFA
3. Targeted the disabled with cuts instead of the richest with a wealth tax
The result? 808 Reform councillors
Labour need to change direction and be less cruel, fast
May 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Since the election win Labour have
1. Appeased the far right
2. Delivered otherwise good policy ideas in a bad way e.g. WFA
3. Targeted the disabled with cuts instead of the richest with a wealth tax
The result? 808 Reform councillors
Labour need to change direction and be less cruel, fast
1. Appeased the far right
2. Delivered otherwise good policy ideas in a bad way e.g. WFA
3. Targeted the disabled with cuts instead of the richest with a wealth tax
The result? 808 Reform councillors
Labour need to change direction and be less cruel, fast
April 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
April 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Ending the bedroom tax is one step towards tackling regional inequality—because where you live, and what you can afford, shouldn’t hamper your future, writes @indiaippr.bsky.social of @ipprnorth.bsky.social
The North is still suffering inequality as a result of 12 years of the Bedroom Tax
Ending the bedroom tax is one step towards tackling regional inequality—because where you live, and what you can afford, shouldn’t hamper your future
leftfootforward.org
April 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Ending the bedroom tax is one step towards tackling regional inequality—because where you live, and what you can afford, shouldn’t hamper your future, writes @indiaippr.bsky.social of @ipprnorth.bsky.social
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Awful April is worse for poor people - who spend nearly HALF their income on just SIX bills
Energy, water, Council Tax, broadband, mobile,& car insurance are all going up, & the poorest people spend 41% of their income on these.
Notice what's missing? RENT.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Energy, water, Council Tax, broadband, mobile,& car insurance are all going up, & the poorest people spend 41% of their income on these.
Notice what's missing? RENT.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Awful April is worse for poor people - who spend nearly HALF their income on just SIX bills
Awful April is worse for poor people - who spend nearly HALF their income on just SIX bills from Canary on 1 April 2025
www.thecanary.co
April 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Awful April is worse for poor people - who spend nearly HALF their income on just SIX bills
Energy, water, Council Tax, broadband, mobile,& car insurance are all going up, & the poorest people spend 41% of their income on these.
Notice what's missing? RENT.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Energy, water, Council Tax, broadband, mobile,& car insurance are all going up, & the poorest people spend 41% of their income on these.
Notice what's missing? RENT.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
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Your bills are going up because this government would rather protect the profits of a few corporations than the livelihoods of millions of ordinary people.
End this outrageous rip-off, and take water and energy into public ownership now.
End this outrageous rip-off, and take water and energy into public ownership now.
April 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Your bills are going up because this government would rather protect the profits of a few corporations than the livelihoods of millions of ordinary people.
End this outrageous rip-off, and take water and energy into public ownership now.
End this outrageous rip-off, and take water and energy into public ownership now.
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Solidarity with the people of Turkey as they protest for democracy & justice.
The ongoing protests highlight the urgent need to address the increasingly autocratic regime in Turkey.
Starmer one again totally silent on a very clear issue of human rights.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkeys...
The ongoing protests highlight the urgent need to address the increasingly autocratic regime in Turkey.
Starmer one again totally silent on a very clear issue of human rights.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkeys...
Turkey's opposition threatens to block UK Labour return to Socialist International
CHP leader Ozgur Ozel blasts Labour and Keir Starmer for silence over Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's arrest, saying 'they will face consequences from me'
www.middleeasteye.net
April 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Solidarity with the people of Turkey as they protest for democracy & justice.
The ongoing protests highlight the urgent need to address the increasingly autocratic regime in Turkey.
Starmer one again totally silent on a very clear issue of human rights.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkeys...
The ongoing protests highlight the urgent need to address the increasingly autocratic regime in Turkey.
Starmer one again totally silent on a very clear issue of human rights.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkeys...
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🧵 1️⃣ Birmingham council could easily resolve this dispute but instead it seems hellbent on imposing its plan of demotions and pay cuts at all costs. If that involves spending far more than it would cost to resolve the strike fairly, they don’t seem to care.
April 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
🧵 1️⃣ Birmingham council could easily resolve this dispute but instead it seems hellbent on imposing its plan of demotions and pay cuts at all costs. If that involves spending far more than it would cost to resolve the strike fairly, they don’t seem to care.
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EXPOSED: Wes Streeting took £53,000 from a private healthcare recruiter - and then announced 9,000 NHS redundancies
Will the private sector benefit from the NHS job cuts?
Why did Streeting think this was OK?
WTF is Labour doing???
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Will the private sector benefit from the NHS job cuts?
Why did Streeting think this was OK?
WTF is Labour doing???
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Wes Streeting took £53,000 from a private healthcare recruiter - and then announced 9,000 NHS redundancies
Did the latest donation from a recruitment mogul influence Labour's decision to cut thousands of public sector jobs?
www.thecanary.co
April 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
EXPOSED: Wes Streeting took £53,000 from a private healthcare recruiter - and then announced 9,000 NHS redundancies
Will the private sector benefit from the NHS job cuts?
Why did Streeting think this was OK?
WTF is Labour doing???
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Will the private sector benefit from the NHS job cuts?
Why did Streeting think this was OK?
WTF is Labour doing???
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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‘The only way to stop people being forced into the hands of people smugglers is to introduce safe routes for people to seek safety in the UK.’
@greenparty.org.uk co-leader @adrianramsay.bsky.social has accused Keir Starmer of 'dancing to Farage's tune'.
@greenparty.org.uk co-leader @adrianramsay.bsky.social has accused Keir Starmer of 'dancing to Farage's tune'.
Green Party co-leader accuses Keir Starmer of ‘dancing to Farage’s tune’ over small boats
‘The only way to stop people being forced into the hands of people smugglers is to introduce safe routes for people to seek safety in the UK.’
leftfootforward.org
April 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
‘The only way to stop people being forced into the hands of people smugglers is to introduce safe routes for people to seek safety in the UK.’
@greenparty.org.uk co-leader @adrianramsay.bsky.social has accused Keir Starmer of 'dancing to Farage's tune'.
@greenparty.org.uk co-leader @adrianramsay.bsky.social has accused Keir Starmer of 'dancing to Farage's tune'.
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The government would be prepared to scrap the digital services tax on US tech firms such as Amazon, Alphabet & Meta in exchange for a deal sparing British businesses from tariffs. Meaning the 3 richest men in the world will share £800 million & we all pay for it!
That isn’t a deal it’s appeasement
That isn’t a deal it’s appeasement
April 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The government would be prepared to scrap the digital services tax on US tech firms such as Amazon, Alphabet & Meta in exchange for a deal sparing British businesses from tariffs. Meaning the 3 richest men in the world will share £800 million & we all pay for it!
That isn’t a deal it’s appeasement
That isn’t a deal it’s appeasement
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‼️Voting intention of Brits on less than £20k p/y
🟣 REF 34% (+17)
🔵 CON 19% (-5)
🔴 LAB 17% (-16)
🟠 LD 12% (+1)
🟢 GRN 11% (+3)
Subsample from @opiniumresearch.bsky.social poll
26-28 Mar (+/- vs YouGov poll data for GE2024)
🟣 REF 34% (+17)
🔵 CON 19% (-5)
🔴 LAB 17% (-16)
🟠 LD 12% (+1)
🟢 GRN 11% (+3)
Subsample from @opiniumresearch.bsky.social poll
26-28 Mar (+/- vs YouGov poll data for GE2024)
March 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
‼️Voting intention of Brits on less than £20k p/y
🟣 REF 34% (+17)
🔵 CON 19% (-5)
🔴 LAB 17% (-16)
🟠 LD 12% (+1)
🟢 GRN 11% (+3)
Subsample from @opiniumresearch.bsky.social poll
26-28 Mar (+/- vs YouGov poll data for GE2024)
🟣 REF 34% (+17)
🔵 CON 19% (-5)
🔴 LAB 17% (-16)
🟠 LD 12% (+1)
🟢 GRN 11% (+3)
Subsample from @opiniumresearch.bsky.social poll
26-28 Mar (+/- vs YouGov poll data for GE2024)
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🔴Polluting Water and Fossil Fuel Bosses Are Being Put Under Citizen’s Arrest for Causing a ‘Public Nuisance’
Activists accuse rogue water bosses of “knowingly putting the public at risk”
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/01/p...
Activists accuse rogue water bosses of “knowingly putting the public at risk”
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/01/p...
Polluting Water and Fossil Fuel Bosses Are Being Put Under Citizen's Arrest for Causing a 'Public Nuisance'
Activists accuse rogue water bosses of “knowingly putting the public at risk"
bylinetimes.com
April 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🔴Polluting Water and Fossil Fuel Bosses Are Being Put Under Citizen’s Arrest for Causing a ‘Public Nuisance’
Activists accuse rogue water bosses of “knowingly putting the public at risk”
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/01/p...
Activists accuse rogue water bosses of “knowingly putting the public at risk”
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/01/p...
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If Labour followed the SNP's lead, 700,000 children would be lifted out of poverty
For a family with three children, Scotland is providing nearly £5,500 more in household income than Westminster is.
But of course, Labour couldn't possibly do this.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
For a family with three children, Scotland is providing nearly £5,500 more in household income than Westminster is.
But of course, Labour couldn't possibly do this.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
If Labour followed the SNP's lead, 700,000 children would be lifted out of poverty
If Labour followed the SNP's lead, 700,000 children would be lifted out of poverty from Canary on 1 April 2025
www.thecanary.co
April 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
If Labour followed the SNP's lead, 700,000 children would be lifted out of poverty
For a family with three children, Scotland is providing nearly £5,500 more in household income than Westminster is.
But of course, Labour couldn't possibly do this.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
For a family with three children, Scotland is providing nearly £5,500 more in household income than Westminster is.
But of course, Labour couldn't possibly do this.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Unite4Energy for All day of action. Our members were out in Gateshead. 250 leaflets handed out. 42 cards signed. Media interview with BBC Look North and Tyne Tees Television. Over 40 actions took place today across the country
April 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Unite4Energy for All day of action. Our members were out in Gateshead. 250 leaflets handed out. 42 cards signed. Media interview with BBC Look North and Tyne Tees Television. Over 40 actions took place today across the country
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🚨 GDP Figures: Government needs to be bold
Securing good jobs for the future, along with collective bargaining through trade unions is by far the best route to growth. Workers spend their wages in their local economies - they don’t send their money to the Cayman Islands. 1/2 ⤵️
Securing good jobs for the future, along with collective bargaining through trade unions is by far the best route to growth. Workers spend their wages in their local economies - they don’t send their money to the Cayman Islands. 1/2 ⤵️
March 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🚨 GDP Figures: Government needs to be bold
Securing good jobs for the future, along with collective bargaining through trade unions is by far the best route to growth. Workers spend their wages in their local economies - they don’t send their money to the Cayman Islands. 1/2 ⤵️
Securing good jobs for the future, along with collective bargaining through trade unions is by far the best route to growth. Workers spend their wages in their local economies - they don’t send their money to the Cayman Islands. 1/2 ⤵️
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UK public debt £2.8trn, 96% of GDP.
It includes about $700bn of quantitative easing. Is it debt? By excluding QE, debt is 70%-75% of GDP.
Post-war reconstruction based on debt, 270% of GDP.
Govt can borrow more to invest.
Govt borrowing cheaper than PFI.
Why won't the govt borrow?
It includes about $700bn of quantitative easing. Is it debt? By excluding QE, debt is 70%-75% of GDP.
Post-war reconstruction based on debt, 270% of GDP.
Govt can borrow more to invest.
Govt borrowing cheaper than PFI.
Why won't the govt borrow?
Here’s how Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement must offer hope
'The government needs to recalibrate policies'
leftfootforward.org
March 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
UK public debt £2.8trn, 96% of GDP.
It includes about $700bn of quantitative easing. Is it debt? By excluding QE, debt is 70%-75% of GDP.
Post-war reconstruction based on debt, 270% of GDP.
Govt can borrow more to invest.
Govt borrowing cheaper than PFI.
Why won't the govt borrow?
It includes about $700bn of quantitative easing. Is it debt? By excluding QE, debt is 70%-75% of GDP.
Post-war reconstruction based on debt, 270% of GDP.
Govt can borrow more to invest.
Govt borrowing cheaper than PFI.
Why won't the govt borrow?
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"MPs on the left of the party have called for wealth taxes rather than welfare cuts, but that is a non-starter with the chancellor."
When wealth taxes instead of welfare cuts are a non starter, there's not really a "left of the party."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When wealth taxes instead of welfare cuts are a non starter, there's not really a "left of the party."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reeves insists changes to welfare needed as MPs call for flexibility
Labour MPs have been expressing unease about the proposed cuts to welfare, ahead of announcements next week.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"MPs on the left of the party have called for wealth taxes rather than welfare cuts, but that is a non-starter with the chancellor."
When wealth taxes instead of welfare cuts are a non starter, there's not really a "left of the party."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When wealth taxes instead of welfare cuts are a non starter, there's not really a "left of the party."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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On #BBCQT, @faizashaheen.bsky.social slammed the government's proposed welfare cuts.
‘Money for war, but for not the poor’: ex-Labour candidate hits out against welfare cuts
Faiza Shaheen said she was "upset and shocked" by how a Labour government is treating people on benefits as if they're cheating.
leftfootforward.org
March 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
On #BBCQT, @faizashaheen.bsky.social slammed the government's proposed welfare cuts.
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Palestine march to go ahead amid mounting war crimes by Israel
The reaction of the British government to Israel's crimes has been shamefully subdued. So, people will march again for Palestine
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
The reaction of the British government to Israel's crimes has been shamefully subdued. So, people will march again for Palestine
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Palestine march to go ahead amid mounting war crimes by Israel
The reaction of the British government to Israel's crimes has been shamefully subdued. So, people will march again for Palestine
www.thecanary.co
March 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Palestine march to go ahead amid mounting war crimes by Israel
The reaction of the British government to Israel's crimes has been shamefully subdued. So, people will march again for Palestine
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
The reaction of the British government to Israel's crimes has been shamefully subdued. So, people will march again for Palestine
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
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🔴Guerrilla Ad Campaign Attacks UK Government For Doing Trade Talks with Israel ‘War Criminals’
Anonymous activists plaster adverts on Tube trains showing Foreign Secretary David Lammy with “war criminal” Israeli PM Netanyahu
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/13/g...
Anonymous activists plaster adverts on Tube trains showing Foreign Secretary David Lammy with “war criminal” Israeli PM Netanyahu
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/13/g...
Guerrilla Ad Campaign Attacks UK Government For Doing Trade Talks with Israel 'War Criminals'
Anonymous activists plaster adverts on Tube trains showing Foreign Secretary David Lammy with “war criminal” Israeli PM Netanyahu
bylinetimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🔴Guerrilla Ad Campaign Attacks UK Government For Doing Trade Talks with Israel ‘War Criminals’
Anonymous activists plaster adverts on Tube trains showing Foreign Secretary David Lammy with “war criminal” Israeli PM Netanyahu
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/13/g...
Anonymous activists plaster adverts on Tube trains showing Foreign Secretary David Lammy with “war criminal” Israeli PM Netanyahu
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/13/g...
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In parliament yesterday, foreign minister 'Baroness' Chapman appeared to acquiesce in Israel's extended occupation of southern Syria.
Israel has said it will occupy parts of Syria for an "unlimited time".
#DCUKparliament
Israel has said it will occupy parts of Syria for an "unlimited time".
#DCUKparliament
March 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
In parliament yesterday, foreign minister 'Baroness' Chapman appeared to acquiesce in Israel's extended occupation of southern Syria.
Israel has said it will occupy parts of Syria for an "unlimited time".
#DCUKparliament
Israel has said it will occupy parts of Syria for an "unlimited time".
#DCUKparliament
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Your regular reminder 👇
🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS
🏫 78% want publicly owned schools
💧 73% want publicly owned water
🚂 70% want publicly owned rail
✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail
🚍 67% want publicly owned buses
💡 65% want publicly owned energy
🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS
🏫 78% want publicly owned schools
💧 73% want publicly owned water
🚂 70% want publicly owned rail
✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail
🚍 67% want publicly owned buses
💡 65% want publicly owned energy
EXCLUSIVE: Poll shows huge support for nationalisation of key industries and utilities
Privatisation has failed.
leftfootforward.org
March 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Your regular reminder 👇
🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS
🏫 78% want publicly owned schools
💧 73% want publicly owned water
🚂 70% want publicly owned rail
✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail
🚍 67% want publicly owned buses
💡 65% want publicly owned energy
🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS
🏫 78% want publicly owned schools
💧 73% want publicly owned water
🚂 70% want publicly owned rail
✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail
🚍 67% want publicly owned buses
💡 65% want publicly owned energy
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🔴How the Media Distorts the Public Debate on Irregular Migration in the UK
New research shines a light on how a disproportionate focus on ‘small boats’ by the press and politicians shapes how migration is seen by the public
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/14/i...
New research shines a light on how a disproportionate focus on ‘small boats’ by the press and politicians shapes how migration is seen by the public
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/14/i...
How the Media Distorts the Public Debate on Irregular Migration in the UK
New research shines a light on how a disproportionate focus on 'small boats' by the press and politicians shapes how migration is seen by the public
bylinetimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🔴How the Media Distorts the Public Debate on Irregular Migration in the UK
New research shines a light on how a disproportionate focus on ‘small boats’ by the press and politicians shapes how migration is seen by the public
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/14/i...
New research shines a light on how a disproportionate focus on ‘small boats’ by the press and politicians shapes how migration is seen by the public
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/14/i...