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Leicester (UK) socialist. Capitalism is the enemy! Not following back people who haven't posted.

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · 11d

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UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference

The move adds pressure on the UK government, led by Keir Starmer, which has been slammed over its stance on Gaza war.

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · 19d

Though it is Farage who has led this anti-immigrant extremism, his crusade receives little demonstrable pushback from either the current or former governing party.

No one will escape Reform’s immigration plans

Faced with the prospect of being deported, I feel a need to justify my existence in the UK

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · 19d

Reform immigration announcement will cause anxiety and distress to much-needed international health workforce, says BMA - BMA media centre - BMA

Press release from the BMA

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · 19d

Leicestershire policing boss challenged over Reform UK defection

The police and crime panel questions Rupert Matthews on priorities, Doge, net zero and DEI policy.

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 10

Could Andrea Egan shatter Unison's cosy relationship with Labour? - LabourList

LabourList interviews Andrea Egan about her candidacy to be Unison's next general secretary.

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 9

Lead boat of Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, carrying Madleen crew including Thunberg, bombed and set on fire near Tunisia

Lead boat of Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, carrying Madleen crew including Thunberg, bombed and set on fire near Tunisia from Canary on 9 September 2025

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 8

Jewish victim of Met’s arrest spree and ‘protester violence’ lies: ‘state has clearly overreached, mass resistance works’

Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi describes experience after almost 900 arrested for peacefully holding anti-proscription placards The Met Police have smeared Saturday’s ‘Defend Our Juries’ …

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 7

"misspoke" = "lied"

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Farage says he misspoke that he bought home in Clacton purchased by partner

Mr Farage’s deputy Richard Tice had earlier said the party leader’s tax affairs are ‘irrelevant’ to voters.

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Angela Rayner resigns from government after stamp duty row: UK politics live

The deputy prime minister has faced mounting pressure to stand down over recent days after admitting she underpaid stamp duty on the flat she bought earlier this year

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 4

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TUC leader urges Labour to tax the rich and banks to fight Reform

The leader of the Trades Union Congress has called on Labour to tax the wealthy, banks and gambling industry to fight the rise of Reform UK.

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 3

Breaking: ‘hate’ case against Jewish woman who compared genocidal Israel to nazis falls apart

Prosecution drops charge against Israeli-Briton Yael Kahn Walking free: Yael Kahn during her arrest by the Met Police. The prosecution has dropped its charge of supposed hate-speech against UK-base…

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 3

Four protesters arrested outside Leicester drone factory

Leicestershire Police deployed over 50 officers and 'kettled' protesters after tensions escalated.

www.leicester.news

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 1

Israel tells US of unfolding plans to annex West Bank

Israel's upper echelon have reportedly agreed to fully seizing the Palestinian occupied territory in the coming months

www.middleeasteye.net

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 1

Top university course Kemi Badenoch says she was offered 'does not exist'

Kemi Badenoch is standing by her version of events - but nobody in the know seems to believe what she's saying...

www.thelondoneconomic.com

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 1

Leicester university set for ‘extensive’ strike action as some degrees could be axed

City university set for ‘extensive’ strike action

Union members have overwhelmingly supported industrial action

www.leicestermercury.co.uk

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 1

CUNY students win landmark legal case demanding the school disclose investments linked to Gaza genocide

In a landmark victory for student activists, the Supreme Court of New York ruled that CUNY must disclose the school’s financial portfolio, specifically contracts with businesses connected to the genoc...

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Benin agricultural project uses fly larvae to produce organic fertilizer | Africanews

Up to 65% of African land is degraded, in part due to climate change, according to the United Nations.

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Sep 1

UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign

Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following anti-immigration protests.

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Aug 29

Documentary gem

Bob Davies reviews Carlos Underwood (director) <strong>No-one is illegal; every day tomorrow</strong> limited release

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Aug 29

Homeland Party chief warned 'shut your mouth or we finish your political career' | Searchlight

Homeland Party leader Kenny Smith Homeland Party duce Kenny Smith declared war on his enemies at a recent 'Remigration conference' and his enemies ...

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Aug 28

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‘Why here?’: inside mid-Wales village where far-right figure has created a settlement

Woodlander Initiative provokes mixed reactions in Llanafan Fawr as critics say aim is to build racially exclusive communities

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Aug 26

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What the Epping asylum seeker hotel ruling means for Britain

What does the High Court ruling on an Epping asylum hotel mean for Reform UK – and for internal divisions within Labour?

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Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Aug 25

Bands pull out from festival after group 'cut off' over Palestine flag

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Bands pull out from festival after group 'cut off' over Palestine flag

Several bands have pulled out from the Victorious music festival just hours before their scheduled performances, after Irish folk group The Mary Wallopers had their set cut short.

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Aug 24

www.desmog.com/2025/08/20/l...

Labour’s New Data Law is a ‘Blank Cheque’ for Farage to DOGE Britain

Labour’s new data access law would allow the UK government to replicate an Elon Musk-style DOGE data-grab, experts and campaigners have warned. They believe the new law is “ripe for abuse” and could b...

Leicester Worker @leicesterworker.bsky.social · Aug 18

Joseph Boam sacked as deputy leader of Leicestershire County Council

The reason for his dismissal is not immediately clear. However, Reform has suggested that he will take up a new role.

www.leicester.news