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martinjwilson.bsky.social
Thinking of Rob Collins as it was 30 years ago when we last saw him on stage :(
Won't be in London tonight but looking forward to Manchester and Glasgow for further celebrations of The Charlatans past and present :)
#WeAreLove
December 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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workingclasshistory.com
#OtD 30 Nov 1923 Scottish revolutionary socialist, John Maclean, known as "Scotland's Lenin", died of pneumonia aged 44 following repeated incarceration and force feeding. His funeral (pictured) was attended by thousands stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1032...
November 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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marcdavenant.bsky.social
I spent hours yesterday at the tent encampment behind the Adelphi in London and as a result have sent this open letter with a plea for a meaningful intervention to
Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk
Adam Hug @adamhug.bsky.social
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
@paulabarkermp.bsky.social and Bob Blackman
A plea for a meaningful intervention - Adelphi tent encampment London Dear Paula, Bob and Matthew I wanted to thank you again for facilitating the display of my Outsiders exhibition on homelessness inside Parliament last year. The touring exhibition has now had over 120,000 visitors and continues to tour. Matthew I really valued our conversation about homelessness in the exhibition space - it was clear to me then that you really understood the issues and were determined to do something meaningful to address the problems. Dear Adam and Sadia You don't know me, but I am a documentary photographer who works with marginalised communities and uses photography to highlight social inequality. You can see something about the Outsiders project on homelessness and substandard housing here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnOdqk4req0o Dear All Five of the participants in Outsiders have now died while experiencing homelessness. Since I stopped the photography in 2022 the situation has become exponentially worse both in London and in the other cities which I covered during the project. One of the most noticeable changes has been the development of tent encampments and I am writing to all of you about the encampment which is currently behind the Adelphi in London. I believe plans are being drawn up to get an injunction to clear the encampment without any meaningrut Intervention to address the problems laced by the community there. It seems to me that it is an extraordinary situation that in the wealthiest borough, in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, these people are struggling to survive against all the odds and not receiving the support needed to transition them out of homelessness and help them become productive members of society. As a society we are defined by how we treat the poor. Regardless of the legal position I believe that we all have a moral and ethical responsibility towards those who have fallen through the gaps and ended up experiencing homelessness. The people in this encampment are vulnerable and marginalised. The women have all been sexually assaulted or subjected to violence while sleeping rough in London. They rely on the men in the encampment for their safety and if the camp is simply cleared, they will end up back on the street with no safety net, likely being subjected to ongoing sexual abuse and exploitation. People in the camp have both mental and physical health needs which need to be addressed. One has diabetes, has open sores on his legs and is likely to suffer amputations, blindness and possibly death via diabetic coma unless this is addressed. There are mental nean ana suostance abuse chauenges as wel. However overa nis is a close knit communit wrich nas become ponded togeter ov the power of a shared experience. Disbanding the camp with no plans for transitioning the occupants into a stable home would be cruel and irresponsible. The people in the camp also rely on their dogs to provide emotional support. One of the worst things about sleeping rough is being ignored and treated like something less than human. Having something to love and which will love you back unconditionally can be the difference between life and death for someone in their situation. All of them have been told they will have to give up their dogs to get support. I believe that to be an inhumane and unreasonable position to take. There is a desperate need for a multidisciplinary intervention with this camp. If you bulldoze it you will break the bonds within the community ana simply move the problem somewnere else. It isn t a solution to what nas become a nuge problem tor society and is a test for your humanity as the people with the power to change things. Collectively you control billions in spending, control the public policy on homelessness and housing and do have the power to intervene and ensure a positive outcome for the people in this camp. I have attached some portraits taken yesterday and would urge you to look at them and consider how you would feel if they were members of your family who had fallen on hard times. I know that with a sweep of a pen you can simply have them moved on but would ask you to consider whether there is a different approach and who gains from simply sweeone unese oroolems under ine caroet. Experience has taught me to have very low expectations when it comes to asking for support like this in a society which knows the price or everything ana the value or little, but i belleve that you are all good people who came Into public service with the best of Intentions and hope you can find it in your hearts to help. Thank you all for reading this and I hope something can be done. Best Marc Davenant
November 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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rbreich.bsky.social
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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slowwaysuk.bsky.social
🚀 We’re transforming Slow Ways and looking for a brilliant front-end / full stack developer (or CTO!) to help shape our website, apps + routes network.

Know someone:

💡 Open to collaborative methods?
🧭 In the UK and ideally the South West?
⭐️ Interested?

👉 beta.slowways.org/Page/job-vac...
"What if we made walking, running, wheeling, cycling and riding easier for everyone?" written over an image of a path going along the top of a hill and through trees, we can see a view of woodland and countryside below. There is also a Slow Ways logo and a 'stack' icon.
October 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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amzomac.bsky.social
🚨 Emergency protest. 🚨

No to the zionist entity kidnapping our citizens in international waters!

No to the starvation of Palestinian people & blocking of aid!

No to the illegal occupation & genocide in Gaza!

No to UK Gov Complicity!

Today. Nelson Mandela Place. 12pm. ✊️🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

#FreePalestine🇵🇸
October 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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kneecapceol.bsky.social
Speak up - Speak out 🇵🇸
September 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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caatuk.bsky.social
The International Association of Genocide Scholars has passed a resolution declaring that Israel's policies and actions in Gaza constitute genocide.

genocidescholars.org/wp-content/u...
September 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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lghr.bsky.social
@johnswinney.bsky.social
You deemed it appropriate to speak out about Kneecap's appearance at TRNSMT when they campaign for an end to genocide.

Disturbed are due to play the Hydro on the 28th October, their singer signs bombs to be used to slaughter innocents.

You cannot stay silent on this gig.
July 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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amzomac.bsky.social
More. Of. This.

Solidarity with Greek dock workers.

This is EXACTLY what we need more of.

It's us, the working class of the world, that will stop this genocide. No one else.

Keep going! ✊🏽🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

#FreePalestine🇵🇸
July 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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smellybdrmm.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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amzomac.bsky.social
The Freedom Flotilla has two outcomes: both require us to take to the streets!

If Israel attack - they break Intl law & harm humanitarians in real time.

If they reach Gaza - they open a humanitarian corridor & uphold Intl law more than our Govs.

Our Govs MUST take action to #FreePalestine🇵🇸 NOW!
June 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
The Planning Bill could silence your voice and bulldoze through vital wildlife habitats. Once they're gone, they're gone for good.

Speak up before it's too late. Sign the petition to stop this reckless reform 👇
protectthewild.org.uk/planningbill...
June 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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betterbusesspt.bsky.social
🚨 Last chance to take action! 🚨

SPT’s important public consultation on the future of our region’s buses closes today at 5pm!

Please take 5 minutes to complete it and Strongly Support SPT’s proposal to "take forward bus franchising" 🚌🚏

Read our short guide here:
📝 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde
May 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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betterbusesspt.bsky.social
Earlier this month West Midlands became the 6th UK region to pledge to bring its bus network back into public control using 'franchising' powers 🚌🚏

Please complete SPT's consultation to make sure we are next! 🙏

Take action before this Thurs 29 May, 5pm
👉 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde
We're taking back our buses - West Midlands
May 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Love your local library.
New sign in Dennistoun.
May 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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gillmartin.bsky.social
Let's all shop at the Co-op
#cooperativesociety #palestine
May 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Made at a family drop-in play session.
I feel the Dad has made many a stickman. 😯
Seems apt for today.
May 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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kneecapceol.bsky.social
Massive Attack 👏👏👏👏
KNEECAP ARE NOT THE STORY If senior politicians can find neither the time, nor the words to condemn, say, the murder of fifteen voluntary aid workers in Gaza, or the illegal starvation of a civilian population as a method of warfare, or the killing of thousands & thousands of children in the same territory, by a state in possession of the highest precision weapons on earth; how much notice should a music festival take of their moral advice on booking performing acts? As a band that has spoken publicly for more than 30 years about the illegal occupation, apartheid system and killing with impunity of thousands of Palestinians, we are hyper aware of the both the human cost of abject political silence, and the commercial implications of publicly expressing solidarity with an oppressed people. Language matters of course. The hideous murders of elected politicians Jo Cox and David Amess means there’s no scope for flippancy or recklessness. But do politicians and right-wing journalists strategically concocting moral outrage over the stage utterings of a young punk band, while simultaneously obfuscating or even ignoring a genocide happening in real time (including the killing of journalists in unprecedented numbers) have any right to intimidate festival events into acts of political censorship? Kneecap are not the story. Gaza is the story. Genocide is the story. And the silence, acquiescence and support of those crimes against humanity by the elected British government is the real story. Solidarity with all artists with the moral courage to speak out against Israeli war crimes, and the ongoing persecution and slaughter of the Palestinian people. Massive Attack.
April 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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chrisgpackham.bsky.social
Caught in a springtrap , right next to the pairs two unhatched eggs – this is the true story of a hen harrier attempting to breed on the infamous Leadhills Estate in Scotland .

We must ban driven grouse shooting , add your name now govpetition.uk/700036
April 18, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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quaker.org.uk
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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jeremycorbyn.bsky.social
The UK is supplying weapons to a country whose leader is wanted for war crimes.

How much simpler can we put it?
March 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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ungagged.bsky.social
Via Unite Hospitality:
"Glasgow’s most iconic cinema agrees to cut-ties with CocaCola following a campaign from Unite the Union members at the GFT in solidarity with the people of Gaza.

Collective action works."
"UNITE HOSPITALITY STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS AT THE GLASGOW FILM THEATRE Following discussions between Unite the Union and the Glasgow Film Theatre, we have come to an agreement to remove Coca-Cola products from the cinema bar, for the duration of the Glasgow Film Festival."
March 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM