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23 May, two days since mass lobby of UK Parliament on 21 May. Recovering at home in Manchester. Read ALT text of the images below for more. Have a good Bank Holiday all @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social @well-adapt.bsky.social @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @gmcdp.bsky.social
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Just for those who may be a little confused: This is how an American president should treat Putin.
August 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Just for those who may be a little confused: This is how an American president should treat Putin.
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Navya Randhawa, 48, told reporters that she hadn’t intended on wasting the session, and was less interested in making a political statement than she was getting that thing on her arm looked at.
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July 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Navya Randhawa, 48, told reporters that she hadn’t intended on wasting the session, and was less interested in making a political statement than she was getting that thing on her arm looked at.
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As @richardjmurphy.bsky.social says, we could nationalise water for £20
The co.s are bust - they'd cost us £1 each
The debts would be reduced & held by the gov't, but would be much cheaper to service than the private sector
Consumers & environment MUCH better off
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnqP...
The co.s are bust - they'd cost us £1 each
The debts would be reduced & held by the gov't, but would be much cheaper to service than the private sector
Consumers & environment MUCH better off
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnqP...
We could nationalise water for £20 – here’s how
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
www.youtube.com
July 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As @richardjmurphy.bsky.social says, we could nationalise water for £20
The co.s are bust - they'd cost us £1 each
The debts would be reduced & held by the gov't, but would be much cheaper to service than the private sector
Consumers & environment MUCH better off
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnqP...
The co.s are bust - they'd cost us £1 each
The debts would be reduced & held by the gov't, but would be much cheaper to service than the private sector
Consumers & environment MUCH better off
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnqP...
Petition. Steve Reed: Come clean on the true cost of publicly owned water | We Own It
weownit.org.uk
July 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Don't fight the DWP alone, do it with friends!
Benefits Tips Social
Wed July 16・6:00pm
The Proud Trust
49-51 Sidney St M1 7HB
Join us for our hybrid Benefits Tips Social - an evening of disability-related Benefits tips and peer support.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/benefits-t...
Benefits Tips Social
Wed July 16・6:00pm
The Proud Trust
49-51 Sidney St M1 7HB
Join us for our hybrid Benefits Tips Social - an evening of disability-related Benefits tips and peer support.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/benefits-t...
Benefits Tips Social
Join us for our hybrid Benefits Tips Social - an evening of disability-related Benefits tips and peer support.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Don't fight the DWP alone, do it with friends!
Benefits Tips Social
Wed July 16・6:00pm
The Proud Trust
49-51 Sidney St M1 7HB
Join us for our hybrid Benefits Tips Social - an evening of disability-related Benefits tips and peer support.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/benefits-t...
Benefits Tips Social
Wed July 16・6:00pm
The Proud Trust
49-51 Sidney St M1 7HB
Join us for our hybrid Benefits Tips Social - an evening of disability-related Benefits tips and peer support.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/benefits-t...
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2010 - 2025: HMRC didn't collect £500bn in taxes.
Govt wants to attack tax abuse, is increasing HMRC budget, but cuts planned down the line.
Budget 2025-26: £6.8bn
2026-27, £7.3bn
2027-28, £7.1bn
2028-29, £6.9bn
How will the cuts help?
Watch the Minister's reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUzR...
Govt wants to attack tax abuse, is increasing HMRC budget, but cuts planned down the line.
Budget 2025-26: £6.8bn
2026-27, £7.3bn
2027-28, £7.1bn
2028-29, £6.9bn
How will the cuts help?
Watch the Minister's reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUzR...
House of Lords HMRC Budget 7 July 2025
YouTube video by Prem Sikka
www.youtube.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
2010 - 2025: HMRC didn't collect £500bn in taxes.
Govt wants to attack tax abuse, is increasing HMRC budget, but cuts planned down the line.
Budget 2025-26: £6.8bn
2026-27, £7.3bn
2027-28, £7.1bn
2028-29, £6.9bn
How will the cuts help?
Watch the Minister's reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUzR...
Govt wants to attack tax abuse, is increasing HMRC budget, but cuts planned down the line.
Budget 2025-26: £6.8bn
2026-27, £7.3bn
2027-28, £7.1bn
2028-29, £6.9bn
How will the cuts help?
Watch the Minister's reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUzR...
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July 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
July 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
UN criticises Starmer's benefit cuts, warning that measures will 'increase poverty rates'
As MPs go to vote for the final time later today, the bill is receiving international criticism from the United Nations
news.sky.com/story/un-cri...
UN criticises Starmer's benefit cuts, warning that measures will 'increase poverty rates'
As MPs go to vote for the final time later today, the bill is receiving international criticism from the United Nations
news.sky.com/story/un-cri...
UN criticises Starmer's welfare reforms and warns measures will 'increase poverty rates'
Last week, the government won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering last-minute concessions to Labour rebels.
news.sky.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
UN criticises Starmer's benefit cuts, warning that measures will 'increase poverty rates'
As MPs go to vote for the final time later today, the bill is receiving international criticism from the United Nations
news.sky.com/story/un-cri...
UN criticises Starmer's benefit cuts, warning that measures will 'increase poverty rates'
As MPs go to vote for the final time later today, the bill is receiving international criticism from the United Nations
news.sky.com/story/un-cri...
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UN Human Rights body asks for clarification on the compatibility of the new welfare reform bill with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.rightsnet.org.uk/welfare-righ...
www.rightsnet.org.uk/welfare-righ...
July 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
UN Human Rights body asks for clarification on the compatibility of the new welfare reform bill with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
www.rightsnet.org.uk/welfare-righ...
www.rightsnet.org.uk/welfare-righ...
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#BinUCBill
Across the UK on Wednesday 9th July, Unite Community activists will be out across the UK protesting against the Universal Credit Bill
Here are a list of protests
Join one if one Is near you
dpac.uk.net/2025/07/unit...
Across the UK on Wednesday 9th July, Unite Community activists will be out across the UK protesting against the Universal Credit Bill
Here are a list of protests
Join one if one Is near you
dpac.uk.net/2025/07/unit...
Unite Community protests July 9th to oppose cuts to social security payments - DPAC
9th July Protests List of Unite Community solidarity protests around the country. For further details and updates contact [email protected]
dpac.uk.net
July 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#BinUCBill
Across the UK on Wednesday 9th July, Unite Community activists will be out across the UK protesting against the Universal Credit Bill
Here are a list of protests
Join one if one Is near you
dpac.uk.net/2025/07/unit...
Across the UK on Wednesday 9th July, Unite Community activists will be out across the UK protesting against the Universal Credit Bill
Here are a list of protests
Join one if one Is near you
dpac.uk.net/2025/07/unit...
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Recession, Repression, Regression
Forever Austerity.
Forever Austerity.
Jury-free trials recommended to save courts from 'collapse'
A senior judge recommends a shake-up of the system, but some barristers argue juries are essential for fair justice.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Recession, Repression, Regression
Forever Austerity.
Forever Austerity.
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🩺 Today we launch our new ‘right to health toolkit’ — a practical guide to help individuals and organisations campaign for health justice across the UK. Explore how rights can support your work
justfair.org.uk/the-...
justfair.org.uk/the-...
May 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🩺 Today we launch our new ‘right to health toolkit’ — a practical guide to help individuals and organisations campaign for health justice across the UK. Explore how rights can support your work
justfair.org.uk/the-...
justfair.org.uk/the-...
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🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨🚨
The United Nations is calling for the UK Government to stop the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill because it will 'deepen the signs of regression' in disabled people's human rights.
tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/...
The United Nations is calling for the UK Government to stop the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill because it will 'deepen the signs of regression' in disabled people's human rights.
tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/...
tbinternet.ohchr.org
July 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨🚨
The United Nations is calling for the UK Government to stop the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill because it will 'deepen the signs of regression' in disabled people's human rights.
tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/...
The United Nations is calling for the UK Government to stop the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill because it will 'deepen the signs of regression' in disabled people's human rights.
tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/...
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'Further issues related to the social security system, including... people with disabilities, have been the subject of intensive debate in the UK... it is important to ensure that any additional measures do not increase the poverty of children in families that include people with disabilities'
United Kingdom: tackling poverty is crucial to protect children’s human rights; a number of other areas also call for attention - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int
Strasbourg 08/07/2025
www.coe.int
July 8, 2025 at 8:25 AM
'Further issues related to the social security system, including... people with disabilities, have been the subject of intensive debate in the UK... it is important to ensure that any additional measures do not increase the poverty of children in families that include people with disabilities'
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A very good thread. Note, it remains possible that the Courts will refuse to allow Yvette Cooper to proscribe Palestine Action. The High Court on Friday held that there was, in effect, a serious question to be asked about the lawfulness of her decision.
Ahead of the expected proscription of Palestine Action - the first time a protest group has been legally redefined as terrorist - I went through the Hansard of the 2000 Act they're being banned under. Turns out MPs were assured the law wouldn't be applied this way. Thread 🧵🔽
July 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A very good thread. Note, it remains possible that the Courts will refuse to allow Yvette Cooper to proscribe Palestine Action. The High Court on Friday held that there was, in effect, a serious question to be asked about the lawfulness of her decision.
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#BinUCBill
Email/lobby your MP ahead of the third reading of the UC Bill on Wednesday 9th July
How your MP voted on 2nd reading of the bill
Link here
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Email/lobby your MP ahead of the third reading of the UC Bill on Wednesday 9th July
How your MP voted on 2nd reading of the bill
Link here
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
How your MP voted in Starmer’s welfare reforms
49 Labour MPs voted against the welfare cuts in what is believed to be the most significant rebellion of his premiership
www.independent.co.uk
July 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#BinUCBill
Email/lobby your MP ahead of the third reading of the UC Bill on Wednesday 9th July
How your MP voted on 2nd reading of the bill
Link here
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Email/lobby your MP ahead of the third reading of the UC Bill on Wednesday 9th July
How your MP voted on 2nd reading of the bill
Link here
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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What’s happened today should be a clear confirmation for those people who did yet not understand how horrific, repressive & monstrous the British state has become/has always been
This 83-year-old priest has just been arrested for holding a sign which read:
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
July 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
What’s happened today should be a clear confirmation for those people who did yet not understand how horrific, repressive & monstrous the British state has become/has always been
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Many amendments have been tabled for the third reading of the Universal Credit and Personal independence Payment Bill. There are now 18 pages of detailed amendments, some on behalf of the government and some on behalf of those opposing the bill.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/many-pi...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/many-pi...
Many PIP and UC amendments tabled by both sides for next week’s final vote
Get the benefits you're entitled to: help with personal independence payment (PIP), universal credit (UC), employment and support allowance (ESA),disability living allowance (DLA). Claims, assessments...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Many amendments have been tabled for the third reading of the Universal Credit and Personal independence Payment Bill. There are now 18 pages of detailed amendments, some on behalf of the government and some on behalf of those opposing the bill.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/many-pi...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/many-pi...
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🏦 A true human rights economy requires restructuring international financial systems to align with human rights principles.
Tax Justice Network's report outlines how to reshape our economy to reflect these principles and protect everyone. Time for systems change.
🔗 taxjustice.net/repor...
Tax Justice Network's report outlines how to reshape our economy to reflect these principles and protect everyone. Time for systems change.
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A human rights economy: what it is and why we need it | Tax Justice Network
All across the globe, soaring levels of inequality are undermining democracy, fuelling the rise of authoritarianism and threatening all categories of human rights. An utterly unsustainable economic model is simultaneously bursting through planetary boundaries, bringing us to the precipice of ecosystemic collapse. In this context, renewed urgency is being given to alternative economic approaches. Approaches […]
taxjustice.net
July 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🏦 A true human rights economy requires restructuring international financial systems to align with human rights principles.
Tax Justice Network's report outlines how to reshape our economy to reflect these principles and protect everyone. Time for systems change.
🔗 taxjustice.net/repor...
Tax Justice Network's report outlines how to reshape our economy to reflect these principles and protect everyone. Time for systems change.
🔗 taxjustice.net/repor...