@annekin1.bsky.social
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Career & academic background in film, UK Criminal Justice & Psychology. Interested in the environment. Pick & mix political beliefs. More left than right leaning but not a tribalist. Big fan of critical thinking. Can't say no to cats.
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annekin1.bsky.social
I like that Miliband essentially cast shade at Reform by approving the Solar farm where they control the council.
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The absolute bloody vandalism of austerity in one chart. Good analysis of the overall picture here.
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anthonypainter.bsky.social
The simple fact is that the Government is going to have to find a way of rebuilding local government finances systematically. The decay of public realm and social infrastructure is deeply corrosive of public trust. Everyday, people can see the state not working all around them.
The absolute bloody vandalism of austerity in one chart. Good analysis of the overall picture here.
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garwboy.bsky.social
Neurologically speaking, there's no such thing as 'useless' subjects or 'rip-off' degrees

Insisting we should only teach useful subjects is like saying science should only do research that gives positive results

If you honestly believe that's how anything works, *your* education was the wasted one
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“This is unprecedented – we’re nearing a third of all new vehicles sold in the fourth-largest economy on the planet being clean cars,” — @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom
annekin1.bsky.social
"Maybe we focus more on the #billionairedevelopers who pretended that the people they hired were “independent contractors,” turning what used to be middle-class jobs into subsistence work, while also making it easier to hire and exploit #undocumentedlaborers."
#wealth
newrepublic.com/article/2011...
How I Became a Populist
My time at the Federal Trade Commission—before Donald Trump fired me—totally changed the way I see our political divide.
newrepublic.com
annekin1.bsky.social
Shit Tories at that. Whilst I have never been a One Nation Conservative, I at least respected them as human beings. This lot have no values, unless you count financial self interest as a badge of honour.
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ipprnorth.bsky.social
We're hiring!💥

IPPR North are looking for a senior researcher who has big ideas for the future of our regions. Join us at this pivotal time for our economy and democracy.

Based in Manchester, apply by 31st October.

www.ippr.org/jobs/senior-...
Senior Research Fellow, IPPR North | IPPR
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is an independent charity working towards a fairer, greener, and more prosperous society.
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annekin1.bsky.social
So you don't think media outlets essentially transcribe Trump's ramblings into a coherent policy/informed opinion (when non existed). Or you don't think media outlets do this to Badenoch?
annekin1.bsky.social
Similar to media outlets sane washing Trump’s ramblings...
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angierasmussen.bsky.social
“On any given week, the administrator of CMS could speak for a few minutes before a shirtless Russell Brand calls in from what appears to be a bathtub, or a former member of The Pussycat Dolls argues that the COVID-19 vaccine destroyed her ability to dance.”

www.notus.org/health-scien...
'Fluoride Disconnects One from God': Inside the Weekly Call With RFK Jr.'s MAHA Hype Squad
A growing weekly call gives insight into RFK Jr.'s biggest allies, showcasing how a fringe movement now holds legitimate power.
www.notus.org
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rspb.bsky.social
Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight is the delightful Pallas’s Warbler! 🍂

These tiny visitors from far east are a rare autumn treat for birdwatchers!

Look for their bright yellow eyebrow stripe and lemon rump as they flit through the trees.
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mattbishopmp.bsky.social
Four years ago today, we lost Sir David Amess — a dedicated MP and a kind, generous man.

There can be no place for violence or hatred in our democracy.

We remember his service, his warmth, and his commitment to others. 💙

#SirDavidAmess #PublicService #NoPlaceForViolence
annekin1.bsky.social
This is absolutely why I would support Proportional Representation because I'm a hybrid Labour & Green voter (Greens on the whole at local elections & Labour at the General election).
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alecjburrett.bsky.social
Labour really hasn't broken every single promise it has ever made.

It's only broken one from its 2024 manifesto, on levels of investment. It's achieved 18, 19 are on track and 22 are in progress. Out of 85.

fullfact.org/government-t...
Government Tracker – Full Fact
Full Fact is monitoring the government’s delivery on its promises
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dennisobell.bsky.social
Its a damned shame Gordon Brown wasn't able to play the media game back in the day when he was PM. I very doubt he would have been such an easy target for the rightwing media and maybe could have gone on for longer.
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robfordmancs.bsky.social
Two things can be true:
1. Very high marginal rates are bad
2. We shouldn't valorise or romaticise very well off people paying them

It is perfectly possible to redesign tax system so those on over £100k pay more on average, but never face ludicrous marginal rates likely to impact on their choices
paullewismoney.bsky.social
It is may be 3x average pay but 62% tax rate on earnings over £100,000 and cliff edge removal of childcare subsidies limit aspirations of upper middle classes bit.ly/49arr4e misleading to call it ‘working hard’ not ‘being lucky and clever’. Many work very hard on £12.21/hour 48 hours a week or more
This tax trap is killing youthful aspiration
Little wonder the under-40s laud Margaret Thatcher: she valued hard work, unlike the rules that penalise them today
bit.ly
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dailyherald.bsky.social
🚨📸 PICTURED: Keir Starmer hosts former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown at No 10
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sjwrenlewis.bsky.social
Y'days post: Populism and Economic Prosperity mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/10/popu...
We would expect populist governments to damage the economy. The evidence suggests that they do so in a big way. But we know from Brexit that the media typically nullifies the impact of this evidence on voters.
Populism and Economic Prosperity
Mainstream political parties normally claim that populist parties, if they ever got to power, would damage the economy. We have clear evid...
mainlymacro.blogspot.com
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teedixie.bsky.social
What’s that Jeremy? Your private healthcare couldn’t save your life but the NHS could?

People need to think long and hard about voting for Reform, Farage openly says we need insurance based healthcare, but what about people who can’t afford it?

They die. It’s simple.