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Freebesieged @freebesieged.bsky.social · 10h

" ‘ You don’t look Jewish ’ : How everyday ’compliments' mask deep-rooted antisemitism"

> The most notable example of this was Rachel Riley (who said it about herself).

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 18h

Over 75% of people in Britain want a wealth tax — yes, that’s right, three quarters of the UK — and what’s Rachel Reeves’ grand plan? To raise income tax. Not the tax on unearned wealth, inherited privilege, or capital gains, oh no"
via No Justice
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BG8...
#SocialistSunday

The Results Are In: Tax The Rich

YouTube video by Novara Media

www.youtube.com

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🧛‍♀️🎃~Bindi~🎃🧛‍♀️ @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · 16h

Well there you have it. This is one reason why he wants a war. He just said it.

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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 18h

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Freebesieged @freebesieged.bsky.social · 18h

They will cycle through a series of smears against Polanski until they find something that resonates with the Public

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nohostages.bsky.social @nohostages.bsky.social · 1d

Funny comments under the FT piece, but worth noting:

“Hard-left” is now used to mean “social democratic”, while “hard-right” and "populist" are the polite terms for “far-right”.

The linguistic drift tells its own story.

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 1d

Hard-left candidate secures landslide in Irish presidential election on.ft.com/4oxeSo5

Hard-left candidate secures landslide in Irish presidential election

Catherine Connolly triumphs in contest marked by significant number of spoilt ballots

on.ft.com

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 19h

Because they are damned if they are going to cut profit margins, CEO bonuses and shareholder payouts by even 1p

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Tax rises could push food prices higher, warn supermarkets

The bosses of the UK's largest supermarkets warn the chancellor against imposing higher taxes on the industry.

www.bbc.co.uk

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 22h

who creates the lively art and music scenes if the rent is too high? who makes cultural life? who serves you food or washes your dishes? who creates the fancy little restaurants that draw you to urban living? affordable housing is at the heart of what makes city life worthwhile.

I tweet: "people who see 50% of their monthly paycheck go to rent don't care if a candidate eats with their hands. they want to hear what your candidate is going to do about housing."

John Galt 2025 replies: "Move if the cost of living is too high."

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Freebesieged @freebesieged.bsky.social · 19h

"Britain's major supermarkets are pressing the chancellor to exempt them from a new business rates surtax, warning consumers will ultimately face higher prices. "

> or they could absorb the costs from their massive profits

> just a thought

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 1d

If you tax Income you will cut the amount people can spend which will hurt the economy, which will lower revenues and cut taxes.

You might think there is no way out.

But the rich hoard their money and they don't spend it, so you can tax them and the economy will be just fine.

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Jazzy @jazzyjones.bsky.social · 2d

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Freebesieged @freebesieged.bsky.social · 1d

" Left-wing firebrand Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide "

> More of THIS, please !

Freebesieged @freebesieged.bsky.social · 1d

" #Reform MP apologises after slamming adverts ‘full of black people' "

> errrr ... YES, Reform ARE #racists ... they don't like people of colour on our TV

Freebesieged @freebesieged.bsky.social · 1d

No doubt the vendor will turn out to be a relative of a Reform councillor...

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Marianne Williamson @marwilliamson.bsky.social · 2d

‘If the West Wing is the mind of the nation, then the East Wing is the heart.”
-- Betty Ford

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Freebesieged @freebesieged.bsky.social · 1d

"Rachel Reeves is under pressure to break Labour’s manifesto pledge with a tax raid on the highest earners amid growing calls from within Labour to hit the wealthy."

> LOL! Starmer Party is in danger of doing something the Public might actually LIKE!

> therefore, it's highly unlikely

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Freebesieged @freebesieged.bsky.social · 1d

I'm no sure there IS such a thing as the 'Labour left' anymore - the actual Labour Left have mostly departed the Starmer Party

The Independent @the-independent.com · 1d

Labour left piles pressure on Starmer as sacked critic elected to deputy leader

www.independent.co.uk

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Aurelien Mondon @aurelmondon.bsky.social · 1d

"Yet even once it became clear that Reform had actually lost, the script barely changed. Footage from the result showed the visiting caravan of Westminster-based journalists crowded around the losing Reform candidate"

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/t...

The Reform Backlash: Caerphilly By-Election Result Shows Nigel Farage’s Party Is Much Weaker Than It Looks

Despite widespread media predictions of a Reform victory on Thursday, Farage's defeat shows his party continues to be overestimated, argues Adam Bienkov

bylinetimes.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Leftwinger Catherine Connolly takes clear lead in Ireland’s presidential race

Early tallies indicate resounding victory for leftwinger as voters deliver humbling rebuke to government The leftwing independent Catherine Connolly is on track to win Ireland’s presidential election, according to early vote tallies. Reports from tallymen – unofficial but usually reliable observers at count centres – gave Connolly a wide lead on Saturday soon after ballot boxes were opened at 9am. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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sirkidstarversucks.bsky.social @sirkidstarversucks.bsky.social · 1d

Pragmatism bounce - an update

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Freebesieged @freebesieged.bsky.social · 1d

"ICE Agents Can Be Arrested Over Unlawful Actions, Chicago Judge Rules"

- Newsweek

> an important headline
> NO, ICE do not have 'immunity' under the law

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