@vieco1948.bsky.social
Happy retired Tory hating Trump deploring ,Brexit detesting old Lefty.
Still hoping for a fairer,nicer society.
Still hoping for a fairer,nicer society.
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Poor Nigel Farage - losing $100m and 25% of his council seats in the same week.
January 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Poor Nigel Farage - losing $100m and 25% of his council seats in the same week.
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One of the best fact-based reports on the Brexit disaster so far. Definitely one to bookmark! 📌
"The British people know that they were deceived about Brexit, and the deceit is measured in reduced living standards."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
"The British people know that they were deceived about Brexit, and the deceit is measured in reduced living standards."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on
As January marks five years on from Britain leaving the EU, Alicja Hagopian and Kate Devlin explore its impact
www.independent.co.uk
January 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
One of the best fact-based reports on the Brexit disaster so far. Definitely one to bookmark! 📌
"The British people know that they were deceived about Brexit, and the deceit is measured in reduced living standards."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
"The British people know that they were deceived about Brexit, and the deceit is measured in reduced living standards."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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I seem to have upset the Nigel Farage fan club - so let me be clear.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
Repost if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
Repost if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
December 27, 2024 at 9:55 AM
I seem to have upset the Nigel Farage fan club - so let me be clear.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
Repost if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
Repost if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
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We will be paying more for a failing system which puts money into shareholders pockets and shit in our rivers.
………and I bet nothing will be done about it.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
………and I bet nothing will be done about it.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
Public anger over water bill rises is justified, says UK environment secretary
‘Complete reset’ of water industry needed in face of poor service, pollution and leaks, says Steve Reed
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2024 at 9:08 AM
We will be paying more for a failing system which puts money into shareholders pockets and shit in our rivers.
………and I bet nothing will be done about it.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
………and I bet nothing will be done about it.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
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Wessex Water’s Malaysian owners under investigation for corruption
Won't happen in England, Govts protect companies
Wessex is serial offender, dumps sewage in rivers, paid £78m dividend last yr, £3bn debt; 47 criminal convictions; but no investigation.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-w...
Won't happen in England, Govts protect companies
Wessex is serial offender, dumps sewage in rivers, paid £78m dividend last yr, £3bn debt; 47 criminal convictions; but no investigation.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-w...
Revealed: Wessex Water’s Malaysian owners under investigation for corruption
Malaysian anti-corruption investigators have launched probe into YTL Power subsidiary over £700m public contract
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 14, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Wessex Water’s Malaysian owners under investigation for corruption
Won't happen in England, Govts protect companies
Wessex is serial offender, dumps sewage in rivers, paid £78m dividend last yr, £3bn debt; 47 criminal convictions; but no investigation.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-w...
Won't happen in England, Govts protect companies
Wessex is serial offender, dumps sewage in rivers, paid £78m dividend last yr, £3bn debt; 47 criminal convictions; but no investigation.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-w...
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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Appalling. 🤬
Gloucestershire County Council unanimously called for the CEO of Thames Water to come to a special meeting and answer questions about pollution and sky rocketing water bills.
That meeting happened in Nov. The CEO didn’t show - sent representatives instead. No apology was issued.
Gloucestershire County Council unanimously called for the CEO of Thames Water to come to a special meeting and answer questions about pollution and sky rocketing water bills.
That meeting happened in Nov. The CEO didn’t show - sent representatives instead. No apology was issued.
The stench of privatisation in our water companies
Sewage spills in Gloucestershire’s rivers, and huge dividends paid while Thames Water are in debt, make reform of the water industry urgent Sewage spills in Gloucestershire’s rivers, and huge dividend...
westenglandbylines.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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• Austerity
• Brexit
• Covid Parties
• VIP Lane
• Trussonomics
• Rwanda
• Russia Report
• Prorogation
• Grenfell
• NHS & Rail strikes
• Panama Papers
• Empty shelves
• Channel Port queues
• Crammed prisons
• Windrush Scandal
• Sewage
• Wage stagnation
vs
• Starmer is boring
• Nothing's fixed yet
• Brexit
• Covid Parties
• VIP Lane
• Trussonomics
• Rwanda
• Russia Report
• Prorogation
• Grenfell
• NHS & Rail strikes
• Panama Papers
• Empty shelves
• Channel Port queues
• Crammed prisons
• Windrush Scandal
• Sewage
• Wage stagnation
vs
• Starmer is boring
• Nothing's fixed yet
December 6, 2024 at 11:43 AM
• Austerity
• Brexit
• Covid Parties
• VIP Lane
• Trussonomics
• Rwanda
• Russia Report
• Prorogation
• Grenfell
• NHS & Rail strikes
• Panama Papers
• Empty shelves
• Channel Port queues
• Crammed prisons
• Windrush Scandal
• Sewage
• Wage stagnation
vs
• Starmer is boring
• Nothing's fixed yet
• Brexit
• Covid Parties
• VIP Lane
• Trussonomics
• Rwanda
• Russia Report
• Prorogation
• Grenfell
• NHS & Rail strikes
• Panama Papers
• Empty shelves
• Channel Port queues
• Crammed prisons
• Windrush Scandal
• Sewage
• Wage stagnation
vs
• Starmer is boring
• Nothing's fixed yet
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Renationalise now without compensation!!!
December 9, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Renationalise now without compensation!!!
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Want to rejoin the EU? This is the way to do it.
Repair the relationship. Prove to each country we are a friend and ally, willing to move on from the past & work for the benefit of all.
The Tories left a seriously strained and damaged relationship with us seen as a timing wasting trouble maker.
Repair the relationship. Prove to each country we are a friend and ally, willing to move on from the past & work for the benefit of all.
The Tories left a seriously strained and damaged relationship with us seen as a timing wasting trouble maker.
Reeves to pledge closer EU ties in pivot from post-Brexit ‘division and chaos’
First speech by UK chancellor to eurozone finance ministers since 2020 will promise ‘business-like’ approach to relations
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Want to rejoin the EU? This is the way to do it.
Repair the relationship. Prove to each country we are a friend and ally, willing to move on from the past & work for the benefit of all.
The Tories left a seriously strained and damaged relationship with us seen as a timing wasting trouble maker.
Repair the relationship. Prove to each country we are a friend and ally, willing to move on from the past & work for the benefit of all.
The Tories left a seriously strained and damaged relationship with us seen as a timing wasting trouble maker.
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Only way to remove a customs border is to join/agree a customs union with the other. & to bilaterally remove a regulatory border is to join/agree a single market of regs/FoM with the other.
Otherwise these highest of trade barriers are entirely *necessary*
www.ft.com/content/1d17...
Otherwise these highest of trade barriers are entirely *necessary*
www.ft.com/content/1d17...
Reeves calls on EU to drop ‘unnecessary’ trade barriers with UK
Chancellor makes plea in first appearance at Euro finance meeting since Brexit
www.ft.com
December 9, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Only way to remove a customs border is to join/agree a customs union with the other. & to bilaterally remove a regulatory border is to join/agree a single market of regs/FoM with the other.
Otherwise these highest of trade barriers are entirely *necessary*
www.ft.com/content/1d17...
Otherwise these highest of trade barriers are entirely *necessary*
www.ft.com/content/1d17...
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Nigel Farage, who has repeatedly accused migrants of making women in the UK unsafe, is now refusing to act against a fellow Reform MP who was jailed for beating up his own girlfriend, and is now calling for a 'debate' on restricting women's reproductive rights
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
Nigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UK
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 7:21 PM
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Before 2016 there were no small boats we were in the EU and had to accept asylum seekers under EU rules.
That is the only way to get rid of small boats.
If you are stupidly obsessed with them for some reason.
That is the only way to get rid of small boats.
If you are stupidly obsessed with them for some reason.
December 4, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Before 2016 there were no small boats we were in the EU and had to accept asylum seekers under EU rules.
That is the only way to get rid of small boats.
If you are stupidly obsessed with them for some reason.
That is the only way to get rid of small boats.
If you are stupidly obsessed with them for some reason.
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Samuel L Jackson "Why can't we get billionaires to pay their f*cking taxes?"
Indeed, why not?
Indeed, why not?
December 4, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Samuel L Jackson "Why can't we get billionaires to pay their f*cking taxes?"
Indeed, why not?
Indeed, why not?
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Brexit = erecting pointless and costly barriers to trade with our nearest and largest partner, to enable divergence which was mostly not wanted and would mostly cause further frictions and not benefit us, given the EU's status as a local regulatory superpower.
🚨🚨 A new report by @thecitp.bsky.social shows that #Brexit deals £3bn blow to UK food exports as British food sales to the EU have fallen by almost a fifth since the end of the Brexit transition period. Grim #brexitdisaster 🧵
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit hits UK food exports by £3bn as Starmer urged to strike deal with Brussels
British food sales to the EU have fallen by almost a fifth since the end of the Brexit transition period, a new report shows
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Brexit = erecting pointless and costly barriers to trade with our nearest and largest partner, to enable divergence which was mostly not wanted and would mostly cause further frictions and not benefit us, given the EU's status as a local regulatory superpower.
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The Brexit Curse
British food exports to EU ‘have fallen £3bn a year since Brexit’.
Border checks, lower standards on pesticides, veterinary drugs, animal welfare make UK exports harder.
Brexit costing UK economy about £100bn a year.
Rejoin EU.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
British food exports to EU ‘have fallen £3bn a year since Brexit’.
Border checks, lower standards on pesticides, veterinary drugs, animal welfare make UK exports harder.
Brexit costing UK economy about £100bn a year.
Rejoin EU.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
British food exports to EU ‘have fallen £3bn a year since Brexit’
Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy report finds trade flows have shown no signs of returning to previous levels
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:00 AM
The Brexit Curse
British food exports to EU ‘have fallen £3bn a year since Brexit’.
Border checks, lower standards on pesticides, veterinary drugs, animal welfare make UK exports harder.
Brexit costing UK economy about £100bn a year.
Rejoin EU.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
British food exports to EU ‘have fallen £3bn a year since Brexit’.
Border checks, lower standards on pesticides, veterinary drugs, animal welfare make UK exports harder.
Brexit costing UK economy about £100bn a year.
Rejoin EU.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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England water firms push for higher shareholder returns.
NO. They picked customer pockets for years, paid high dividends, neglected investment.
They charged for sewage disposal, dumped it in rivers. Customers due a refund.
Let them go bust. Nationalise.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
NO. They picked customer pockets for years, paid high dividends, neglected investment.
They charged for sewage disposal, dumped it in rivers. Customers due a refund.
Let them go bust. Nationalise.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Water firms push for higher shareholder returns as Ofwat considers bills increase
Companies say higher returns are needed to ensure record infrastructure investment across industry is delivered
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:11 AM
England water firms push for higher shareholder returns.
NO. They picked customer pockets for years, paid high dividends, neglected investment.
They charged for sewage disposal, dumped it in rivers. Customers due a refund.
Let them go bust. Nationalise.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
NO. They picked customer pockets for years, paid high dividends, neglected investment.
They charged for sewage disposal, dumped it in rivers. Customers due a refund.
Let them go bust. Nationalise.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Wow. This post from @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social has been shared 11,300 times & has 60,400 likes on @bsky.app. On X it has just 8 shares & 13 likes (despite a much larger following). Don’t tell me Musk isn’t throttling accounts. Thankfully the forecast going forward is BlueSky’s.
December 4, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Wow. This post from @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social has been shared 11,300 times & has 60,400 likes on @bsky.app. On X it has just 8 shares & 13 likes (despite a much larger following). Don’t tell me Musk isn’t throttling accounts. Thankfully the forecast going forward is BlueSky’s.
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“Just three companies, News Corp (Murdoch family), Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT, Viscount Rothermere) and Reach plc, control over 80% of daily newspaper circulation…
The hyper-rich continue to invest huge sums in acquiring control of media”
We need a free press - ie free from the billionaires.
The hyper-rich continue to invest huge sums in acquiring control of media”
We need a free press - ie free from the billionaires.
We need a free press
It’s vital for democracy that we receive verifiable information that is not manipulated or controlled
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 10:24 AM
“Just three companies, News Corp (Murdoch family), Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT, Viscount Rothermere) and Reach plc, control over 80% of daily newspaper circulation…
The hyper-rich continue to invest huge sums in acquiring control of media”
We need a free press - ie free from the billionaires.
The hyper-rich continue to invest huge sums in acquiring control of media”
We need a free press - ie free from the billionaires.
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Next year, the Brexit "agreement", is going to be revisited, so why not find out current public opinion?
Harold Wilson's government did it when we joined EEC, so why not @Keir_Starmer 's?
Petition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Harold Wilson's government did it when we joined EEC, so why not @Keir_Starmer 's?
Petition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
I want the government to hold a referendum on whether the UK should Rejoin the European Union.
petition.parliament.uk
December 2, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Next year, the Brexit "agreement", is going to be revisited, so why not find out current public opinion?
Harold Wilson's government did it when we joined EEC, so why not @Keir_Starmer 's?
Petition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Harold Wilson's government did it when we joined EEC, so why not @Keir_Starmer 's?
Petition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Argh!🚨🚨🚨 guys EveryDoctor has just started a big project looking into the links between MPs and the private healthcare sector. This is so important.
🔴 EXCLUSIVE: A top Labour donor who has given the party millions under Keir Starmer’s leadership runs a hedge fund with shares in a private healthcare giant – which critics claim is profiting from the NHS crisis.
Read the full story: bit.ly/3B041Qv
Read the full story: bit.ly/3B041Qv
Labour donor’s hedge fund invests in private healthcare
A top Labour donor runs a hedge fund with shares in a private US healthcare giant which is making money from the UK's NHS crisis.
bit.ly
November 27, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Argh!🚨🚨🚨 guys EveryDoctor has just started a big project looking into the links between MPs and the private healthcare sector. This is so important.