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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · 4d

😡 The Government wants to ban repeated protests & jail those who defy them. Stand up for our democratic right to protest - sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...

Don’t crush our right to protest!

The right to protest is the heartbeat of democracy. It lets us speak out, challenge injustice, and hold those in power accountable. The Government’s plan would give police sweeping powers to ban repea...

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · 6d

Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

Save NHS dentistry now!

I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · 7d

@eurostarjustin.bsky.social so glad to have rediscovered you ion Bluesky. The video of the couple making soup and speaking Occitan was delightful.

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · 15d

Trump is slashing billions from cancer research, putting life-saving work at risk. We can step in: bring the fired US cancer scientists to the UK to continue their vital work. I’ve signed a petition asking Keir Starmer to act - will you? 38d.gs/nfah

Bring US cancer scientists sacked by Trump to Britain

I just signed the campaign calling to save bring US cancer scientists sacked by Trump to Britain

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Sep 7

Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech, that should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

Reform: Stop hiding from press scrutiny!

Nigel Farage says he welcomes freedom of speech, even if people find it offensive. Surely that should apply to freedom of the press too? So why have Reform's Nottinghamshire councillors - who control ...

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Aug 30

Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/

That's humanism

Humanists make sense of the world through logic, reason, and evidence, and always seek to treat those around us with warmth, understanding, and respect.

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Aug 18

There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Take Big Money Out of Our Politics

British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Aug 10

Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/hwpb

Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza

I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Aug 9

🚨 Water bosses are dodging the ban on bonuses that was meant to put an end to their huge pay packets - while sewage floods our rivers and seas and our bills soar. Join me and sign the petition to help put an end to this scandal: 38d.gs/gml_

End the Pay Tricks: Hold Water Companies Accountable

🚨 Water bosses are dodging the ban on bonuses that was meant to put an end to their huge pay packets - while sewage floods our rivers and seas and our bills soar. That's why I've signed the petition t...

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Jul 23

Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship

The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Jul 20

Kids are growing up with climate change, but aren't learning about it in school! 🤯 Let's demand climate education for every UK child. Sign the petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...

Teach children in the UK how to help the planet!

We would like the UK government to implement climate change and protecting the earth into all school curriculums to ensure that our generation are informed about the choices they make and the impact w...

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Jun 27

@beamishmuseum.bsky.social huge and well-deserved congratulations on winning Museum of the Year. I first visited when you had just opened with my grandparents. They were so proud to see their culture and history come to life. Need to make the trip from Southampton again! 👏

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Jun 26

@rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social haven’t seen your columns recently in the Guardian. Hope you haven’t left.

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Jun 22

Sign the petition to Keir Starmer: Oppose Trump's war on Iran
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...

Petition: Keir Starmer – Oppose Trump’s war on Iran

Stop Trump Coalition

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · Jun 1

Nigel Farage says abortion laws are “utterly ludicrous.”
MPs are watching.
We have days to show them: the public backs abortion rights.
Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...

Decriminalise abortion and make it a protected human right.

Women’s rights are under threat from the far right. Nigel Farage just called our current abortion provisions “utterly ludicrous” – and others in power are paying attention. A vote in Parliament could ...

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · May 27

Savings are likely to be minimal but this is because the profit margins are already just a few pence for each passenger journey. Cheaper tickets would require "lots of government investment, which can mean higher taxes".

Well what if we started taxing aviation fuel and subsidising train tickets?

Train tickets: Will Labour's Great British Railways plan make them cheaper?

What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · May 25

Hearty congratulations to Jafar Panahi for winning the Palme d’Or with ‘Un Simple Accident’. He succeeds in placing the Iranian government in a bind: hating his work but happy to have international recognition. An inspiration to all those fighting oppression.

pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · May 25

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Safe Homes, Not Hotels: join the call for safe housing for asylum seekers

Right now, thousands of people seeking asylum in the UK are being housed in unsafe hotels and barges, cut off from communities and support. Some have faced serious harm - including abuse, racism, and ...

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · May 19

Save the semi-colon; as Lincoln said,”It’s a very useful little chap.”

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Stay European #RejoinEU 🇪🇺 #FBPE @stayeuropean.bsky.social · May 19

Remember how they said Brexit was nothing to do with high UK energy bills? 🤔

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Stay European #RejoinEU 🇪🇺 #FBPE @stayeuropean.bsky.social · May 19

The Brexit reset deal does not "sell out fishermen" – that is Tory nonsense. In fact, it finally gives them the ability to sell to Europe again, by clearing the path for exports.

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BremainInSpain @bremaininspain.com · May 16

Just had to share this from Facebook
#RejoinEU

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Pauline Park @paulinepark.bsky.social · May 13

#KatharineHepburn was born #OnThisDay in 1907, one of the few actresses of her era who had a decided impact on society & a positive one at that; she was not only a superb actor but a principled progressive — a rare combination indeed in Hollywood~!

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pollycrochet.bsky.social @pollycrochet.bsky.social · May 13

Junk food giants are pumping millions into advertising junk food to kids - and McDonald's is one of the worst 👎I've signed a petition urging McDonald's to stop targeting children with junk food ads - please will you join me and add your name now? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/mc...

Sign the petition to stop McDonald's advertising junk food to kids

I’m 17 years old. I look around the streets where I live and junk food is always in the spotlight. When I walk to school, get on the bus, wait at a station, or just spend time in the town centre, I am...

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · May 6

Climate change isn't 'divisive', it affects us all.

We'd like to hope that this shared vulnerability is all the motivation we (and politicians!) need to make climate-friendly choices.

How the political consensus on climate change has shattered

In 2019, the UK committed in law to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Now the political climate has changed.

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