David Puttick FB99%
@davidviking.bsky.social
Finding ways to maintain the appearance of sanity in an insane world. Values before intellect. Purpose before profit.
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Taler dansk 🇩🇰. Learning about China. 🇨🇳 Learning Mandarin. 学习普通话
Get fact-based research and analysis on https://99-percent.org/
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@stevekeen938062.skystack.xyz has written a lot about this.
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM
@stevekeen938062.skystack.xyz has written a lot about this.
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Mandelson is not the only example of those using their time in power to enrich themselves. Think Cameron lobbying for Greensill Capital! Meanwhile, Farage’s recent £50k trip to Davos, to declare an end to the rules-based global order, gets paid for by an Iranian-born billionaire, Sasan Ghandehari.
Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich | Heather Stewart
Labour must protect democracy and learn lessons from Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to influence government policy
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Mandelson is not the only example of those using their time in power to enrich themselves. Think Cameron lobbying for Greensill Capital! Meanwhile, Farage’s recent £50k trip to Davos, to declare an end to the rules-based global order, gets paid for by an Iranian-born billionaire, Sasan Ghandehari.
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As a description of how government spending is financed, “MMT” is not a “theory”. It’s fact. There are differences about what this means for policy but one thing is quite clear: The government does not have to generate taxes or go to the bond markets in order to spend.
Modern Monetary Theory isn’t a potentially risky radical fiscal plan but simply a description of how the British state already spends | Vince Gomez
The vexed question of whether the UK can afford Monetary Theory doesn’t even make sense
Modern Monetary Theory isn’t a potentially risky radical fiscal plan but simply a description of how the British state already spends
westenglandbylines.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
As a description of how government spending is financed, “MMT” is not a “theory”. It’s fact. There are differences about what this means for policy but one thing is quite clear: The government does not have to generate taxes or go to the bond markets in order to spend.
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Listen! Then, if you can, get involved in Hannah’s Campaign!
She's on Bold Politics with Zack Polanski, if that's any use to you.
February 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Listen! Then, if you can, get involved in Hannah’s Campaign!
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Starmer lied to Labour Party members to get elected as leader. I didn’t vote for him but even a seasoned member like me didn’t realise the extent of his lies. Many who voted for him have, like me, left the Party. Many now proudly members of @greenparty.org.uk We have 4 great MPs🤞🏼we will soon have 5!
February 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Starmer lied to Labour Party members to get elected as leader. I didn’t vote for him but even a seasoned member like me didn’t realise the extent of his lies. Many who voted for him have, like me, left the Party. Many now proudly members of @greenparty.org.uk We have 4 great MPs🤞🏼we will soon have 5!
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Modern Monetary Theory isn’t a potentially risky radical fiscal plan but simply a description of how the British state already spends | Vince Gomez
The vexed question of whether the UK can afford Monetary Theory doesn’t even make sense
Modern Monetary Theory isn’t a potentially risky radical fiscal plan but simply a description of how the British state already spends
westenglandbylines.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Modern Monetary Theory isn’t a potentially risky radical fiscal plan but simply a description of how the British state already spends | Vince Gomez
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Thanks @westenglandbylines.co.uk for a piece that explains the difference between MMT, as a factual description of the mechanics of government spending, VS MMT economic policy.
One is accounting fact and the other is subjective economics and it’s important we know the difference.
One is accounting fact and the other is subjective economics and it’s important we know the difference.
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Thanks @westenglandbylines.co.uk for a piece that explains the difference between MMT, as a factual description of the mechanics of government spending, VS MMT economic policy.
One is accounting fact and the other is subjective economics and it’s important we know the difference.
One is accounting fact and the other is subjective economics and it’s important we know the difference.
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A £240m defence contract without tender.
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Zack Polanski pressures Wes Streeting over Palantir after Mandelson texts released
ZACK Polanski has piled fresh pressure on Wes Streeting over Palantir’s NHS contracts after the Health Secretary’s newly-released text messages…
www.thenational.scot
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
A £240m defence contract without tender.
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
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Perhaps the bigger problem for Streeting is the growing concerns around the NHS medicines deal with the US
And what role did he / Mandelson play in it?
"Under the deal the UK will pay more for new medicines and let the NHS spend more on life-extending medicine"
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
And what role did he / Mandelson play in it?
"Under the deal the UK will pay more for new medicines and let the NHS spend more on life-extending medicine"
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Pressure grows on ministers to end secrecy over UK medicines deal with Trump
Critics say government hiding true cost of agreement ‘despite being forced to admit financial burden will grow year on year’
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Perhaps the bigger problem for Streeting is the growing concerns around the NHS medicines deal with the US
And what role did he / Mandelson play in it?
"Under the deal the UK will pay more for new medicines and let the NHS spend more on life-extending medicine"
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
And what role did he / Mandelson play in it?
"Under the deal the UK will pay more for new medicines and let the NHS spend more on life-extending medicine"
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Isn't it revolting how Pippa Crerar enables Wes Streeting's attempt to launder his reputation?
How extraordinarily fortunate for Wes Streeting that the only text messages he sent Peter Mandelson just happened to be exactly the sort of things other Labour MPs want to hear from a potential leadership candidate
February 10, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Isn't it revolting how Pippa Crerar enables Wes Streeting's attempt to launder his reputation?
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Well done my former neighbours!
February 10, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Well done my former neighbours!
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The govt is refusing to commit to an inquiry into the MOD's contracts with US-based spy tech giant Palantir despite the web of shady connections between Mandelson, Epstein, and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel - this absolutely stinks.
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The govt is refusing to commit to an inquiry into the MOD's contracts with US-based spy tech giant Palantir despite the web of shady connections between Mandelson, Epstein, and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel - this absolutely stinks.
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Minister accuses Green Party of being soft on defence. A smear without substance if you’re really concerned about our national security. It’s soft on both our defence and our national security to be so dependent on Israeli-influenced US companies
The govt is refusing to commit to an inquiry into the MOD's contracts with US-based spy tech giant Palantir despite the web of shady connections between Mandelson, Epstein, and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel - this absolutely stinks.
February 10, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Minister accuses Green Party of being soft on defence. A smear without substance if you’re really concerned about our national security. It’s soft on both our defence and our national security to be so dependent on Israeli-influenced US companies
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This is what Netanyahu and Herzog are doing!
This is what is now being said out loud on Israeli television!
This hatred from Zionists makes the world want Israel to be punished severely!
This is what is now being said out loud on Israeli television!
This hatred from Zionists makes the world want Israel to be punished severely!
February 10, 2026 at 2:27 AM
This is what Netanyahu and Herzog are doing!
This is what is now being said out loud on Israeli television!
This hatred from Zionists makes the world want Israel to be punished severely!
This is what is now being said out loud on Israeli television!
This hatred from Zionists makes the world want Israel to be punished severely!
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I am not antisemitic and I will decry genocide and starving children to death everyday. If you cannot see how inhumane that is, the problem lies within you. I also don’t want to give Israel my tax dollars for any reason. Israel has done nothing to deserve $300 Billion of American tax dollars.
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I am not antisemitic and I will decry genocide and starving children to death everyday. If you cannot see how inhumane that is, the problem lies within you. I also don’t want to give Israel my tax dollars for any reason. Israel has done nothing to deserve $300 Billion of American tax dollars.
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And if you think I’m joking…
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February 10, 2026 at 4:20 PM
And if you think I’m joking…
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National Insurance (NI) dodges.
Companies pay employers' NI (ENI) on director wage.
Partners of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) get share of profit, instead of wage
No ENI paid. Big 4 law firms alone dodged £4bn.
Billions more lost in other LLPs.
No govt plugs this perk for the rich
Companies pay employers' NI (ENI) on director wage.
Partners of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) get share of profit, instead of wage
No ENI paid. Big 4 law firms alone dodged £4bn.
Billions more lost in other LLPs.
No govt plugs this perk for the rich
National Insurance is a regressive tax that hits the less well-off hardest
Compared to income tax, national insurance contributions attract little sustained scrutiny even though they provide large amounts to the public purse.
leftfootforward.org
February 10, 2026 at 10:14 AM
National Insurance (NI) dodges.
Companies pay employers' NI (ENI) on director wage.
Partners of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) get share of profit, instead of wage
No ENI paid. Big 4 law firms alone dodged £4bn.
Billions more lost in other LLPs.
No govt plugs this perk for the rich
Companies pay employers' NI (ENI) on director wage.
Partners of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) get share of profit, instead of wage
No ENI paid. Big 4 law firms alone dodged £4bn.
Billions more lost in other LLPs.
No govt plugs this perk for the rich
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@elliechowns.bsky.social is right, it stinks! bsky.app/profile/elli...
New on FT website:
Downing Street has refused to say whether Sir Keir Starmer knew Palantir was a client of Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm when they both visited the company in Washington last February — ahead of it winning a £240mn UK government contract.
www.ft.com/content/5bba...
Downing Street has refused to say whether Sir Keir Starmer knew Palantir was a client of Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm when they both visited the company in Washington last February — ahead of it winning a £240mn UK government contract.
www.ft.com/content/5bba...
Starmer faces questions over visit to Palantir office alongside Mandelson
Former ambassador was also shareholder in lobbying group that counted US tech firm as a client
www.ft.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:56 AM
@elliechowns.bsky.social is right, it stinks! bsky.app/profile/elli...
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I think it goes beyond Mandelson
February 11, 2026 at 9:28 AM
I think it goes beyond Mandelson
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I’m not saying civil servants or career diplomats are perfect- there’s certainly been the odd scandal or two - but, honestly, it’s infuriating when politicians blame “bureaucrats” for alleged failings, when they have people like this. Civil servants are rarely as bad as the politicians above them!
New on FT website:
Downing Street has refused to say whether Sir Keir Starmer knew Palantir was a client of Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm when they both visited the company in Washington last February — ahead of it winning a £240mn UK government contract.
www.ft.com/content/5bba...
Downing Street has refused to say whether Sir Keir Starmer knew Palantir was a client of Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm when they both visited the company in Washington last February — ahead of it winning a £240mn UK government contract.
www.ft.com/content/5bba...
Starmer faces questions over visit to Palantir office alongside Mandelson
Former ambassador was also shareholder in lobbying group that counted US tech firm as a client
www.ft.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I’m not saying civil servants or career diplomats are perfect- there’s certainly been the odd scandal or two - but, honestly, it’s infuriating when politicians blame “bureaucrats” for alleged failings, when they have people like this. Civil servants are rarely as bad as the politicians above them!
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Tax cuts for giant corporations and the super rich.
Paid for by cuts to the social safety net for everyone else.
Trickle-up economics.
Paid for by cuts to the social safety net for everyone else.
Trickle-up economics.
February 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Tax cuts for giant corporations and the super rich.
Paid for by cuts to the social safety net for everyone else.
Trickle-up economics.
Paid for by cuts to the social safety net for everyone else.
Trickle-up economics.
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Another person abroad is out because of the #EpsteinFiles and #Trump remains #POTUS
www.bbc.com/news/live/c7...
www.bbc.com/news/live/c7...
Morgan McSweeney quits as PM's chief of staff following Mandelson scandal
McSweeney says he takes
www.bbc.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Another person abroad is out because of the #EpsteinFiles and #Trump remains #POTUS
www.bbc.com/news/live/c7...
www.bbc.com/news/live/c7...
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Excellent work by Reform at Kent Council, who made a £40m saving by briefly proposing to spend £40m on something then deciding not to. Using this model, every Reform council can save £billions!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
February 8, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Excellent work by Reform at Kent Council, who made a £40m saving by briefly proposing to spend £40m on something then deciding not to. Using this model, every Reform council can save £billions!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...