@walkingpete.bsky.social
Nature all the way - there is a climate crisis - there will be a mass extinction event - let’s hope it’s the billionaires, not the rest of us along with all the animals…
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Deadline is today! Take action: protectthewild.org.uk/barclays-bir...
November 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Deadline is today! Take action: protectthewild.org.uk/barclays-bir...
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UK govt can save over £20bn a year by ending payment of interest on commercial banks’ central bank reserves.
Subsidy implemented after the 2007-08 crash. Banks are very profitable.
Since 2023, the EU stopped paying interest on central bank reserves.
UK can find better uses of £20bn+.
Subsidy implemented after the 2007-08 crash. Banks are very profitable.
Since 2023, the EU stopped paying interest on central bank reserves.
UK can find better uses of £20bn+.
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
leftfootforward.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
UK govt can save over £20bn a year by ending payment of interest on commercial banks’ central bank reserves.
Subsidy implemented after the 2007-08 crash. Banks are very profitable.
Since 2023, the EU stopped paying interest on central bank reserves.
UK can find better uses of £20bn+.
Subsidy implemented after the 2007-08 crash. Banks are very profitable.
Since 2023, the EU stopped paying interest on central bank reserves.
UK can find better uses of £20bn+.
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The sad truth is, Labour are much more likely to go into coalition with Reform (with whom they share economic and social ideologies) to beat the Greens than they are to go into coalition with The Greens to defeat Reform.
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The sad truth is, Labour are much more likely to go into coalition with Reform (with whom they share economic and social ideologies) to beat the Greens than they are to go into coalition with The Greens to defeat Reform.
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A fair society isn’t built on wishful growth targets. It’s built on redistribution, climate responsibility, and ensuring every household has sufficient resources for a decent life.
#EconomicJustice #Budget
#EconomicJustice #Budget
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A fair society isn’t built on wishful growth targets. It’s built on redistribution, climate responsibility, and ensuring every household has sufficient resources for a decent life.
#EconomicJustice #Budget
#EconomicJustice #Budget
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If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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WTF!👇
'In April, @weownit.org.uk mobilised 6131 people to respond to the government’s “A railway fit for Britain's future” consultation,outlining reforms the Railways Bill needs to include.
The #Government *LOST* 6120 of these responses!
Lost OR IGNORED?🤬 Sign HERE👇
weownit.org.uk/act-now/rail...
'In April, @weownit.org.uk mobilised 6131 people to respond to the government’s “A railway fit for Britain's future” consultation,outlining reforms the Railways Bill needs to include.
The #Government *LOST* 6120 of these responses!
Lost OR IGNORED?🤬 Sign HERE👇
weownit.org.uk/act-now/rail...
The government lost YOUR rail consultation responses - take action
It is crucial for passengers that our voices are heard and that the bill delivers on the hopes and expectations of passengers. But this has not happened.
weownit.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
WTF!👇
'In April, @weownit.org.uk mobilised 6131 people to respond to the government’s “A railway fit for Britain's future” consultation,outlining reforms the Railways Bill needs to include.
The #Government *LOST* 6120 of these responses!
Lost OR IGNORED?🤬 Sign HERE👇
weownit.org.uk/act-now/rail...
'In April, @weownit.org.uk mobilised 6131 people to respond to the government’s “A railway fit for Britain's future” consultation,outlining reforms the Railways Bill needs to include.
The #Government *LOST* 6120 of these responses!
Lost OR IGNORED?🤬 Sign HERE👇
weownit.org.uk/act-now/rail...
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🚨BREAKING:
The government has announced they plan to use PFI 2.0 to fund NHS neighbourhood health centres. This will see cash that should go toward treating patients being paid out to private finance investors.
Email your MP now to oppose this plan:
weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-pfi
The government has announced they plan to use PFI 2.0 to fund NHS neighbourhood health centres. This will see cash that should go toward treating patients being paid out to private finance investors.
Email your MP now to oppose this plan:
weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-pfi
Just days to STOP new NHS private finance debts - take action now
Your MP can help STOP plans for new private finance debts in our NHS in the Autumn Budget
weownit.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🚨BREAKING:
The government has announced they plan to use PFI 2.0 to fund NHS neighbourhood health centres. This will see cash that should go toward treating patients being paid out to private finance investors.
Email your MP now to oppose this plan:
weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-pfi
The government has announced they plan to use PFI 2.0 to fund NHS neighbourhood health centres. This will see cash that should go toward treating patients being paid out to private finance investors.
Email your MP now to oppose this plan:
weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-pfi
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Labour MP for Kettering is asked by Zack Polanski about NHS privatisation.
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Labour MP for Kettering is asked by Zack Polanski about NHS privatisation.
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Please sign this to call an enquiry into Russian influence (I know we've already had one, but that got sidelined!)
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Please sign this to call an enquiry into Russian influence (I know we've already had one, but that got sidelined!)
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Recommended read: Right Wing Watch, for in depth analysis of headlines this week…
open.substack.com/pub/rightwin...
open.substack.com/pub/rightwin...
The resurgence of right-wing antisemitism
Accusations of antisemitism have long hovered around parts of the British right.
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Recommended read: Right Wing Watch, for in depth analysis of headlines this week…
open.substack.com/pub/rightwin...
open.substack.com/pub/rightwin...
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Politicians constantly claim that the government must “live within its means”, just like any family.
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
Why the government is nothing like a household
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Politicians constantly claim that the government must “live within its means”, just like any family.
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
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This is vital context to Zia Yusuf's attacks on @zackpolanski.bsky.social.
Few people have paid attention to how Yusuf made his millions.
He sold "ultimate luxuries" to the mega rich.
Yusuf is desperately trying to torpedo the idea that him and his mates should be taxed.
Few people have paid attention to how Yusuf made his millions.
He sold "ultimate luxuries" to the mega rich.
Yusuf is desperately trying to torpedo the idea that him and his mates should be taxed.
Before Reform, Zia Yusuf was a digital butler to the super rich
How Yusuf made his money...
writesbright.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This is vital context to Zia Yusuf's attacks on @zackpolanski.bsky.social.
Few people have paid attention to how Yusuf made his millions.
He sold "ultimate luxuries" to the mega rich.
Yusuf is desperately trying to torpedo the idea that him and his mates should be taxed.
Few people have paid attention to how Yusuf made his millions.
He sold "ultimate luxuries" to the mega rich.
Yusuf is desperately trying to torpedo the idea that him and his mates should be taxed.
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Labour is calling on Nigel Farage to "forensically" investigate any further pro-Russia links in Reform UK
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/nige...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/nige...
Nigel Farage faces calls to investigate any further pro-Russia links in Reform following Nathan Gill sentencing
Labour says Farage must "give the public a cast iron guarantee that any remaining pro-Russian links have been removed from his Party".
leftfootforward.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Labour is calling on Nigel Farage to "forensically" investigate any further pro-Russia links in Reform UK
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/nige...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/nige...
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It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The Covid Inquiry’s report is devastating. A “toxic and chaotic” culture in Downing Street… fatal delays… and tens of thousands of avoidable deaths.
#CovidInquiry #BorisJohnson #UKPolitics
thewhipline.substack.com/p/covid-inqu...
#CovidInquiry #BorisJohnson #UKPolitics
thewhipline.substack.com/p/covid-inqu...
Covid inquiry condemns 'toxic and chaotic' culture of Boris Johnson's government
The Covid Inquiry has released its findings on the second part of its hearings - and they are damning.
thewhipline.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Covid Inquiry’s report is devastating. A “toxic and chaotic” culture in Downing Street… fatal delays… and tens of thousands of avoidable deaths.
#CovidInquiry #BorisJohnson #UKPolitics
thewhipline.substack.com/p/covid-inqu...
#CovidInquiry #BorisJohnson #UKPolitics
thewhipline.substack.com/p/covid-inqu...
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Prince Andrew to be allowed bird shooting days out?!
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Prince Andrew to be allowed bird shooting days out?!
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Sir David Attenborough..
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Sir David Attenborough..
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Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There’s a catastrophic black hole in our climate data – and it’s a gift to deniers | George Monbiot
Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth? asks Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Icy this morning…
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Icy this morning…
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“I voted for Labour but I will be voting for the Greens next time, I think Zack Polanski talks a lot of sense, I’m fed up with Labour, they are targeting the wrong people.”
inews.co.uk/news/britain...
inews.co.uk/news/britain...
Inside Britain's hardest-working town that doesn't trust Labour with its taxes
The average salary for a resident in Warrington is £48,000 - more than what the Government is rumoured to consider a 'working person'
inews.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“I voted for Labour but I will be voting for the Greens next time, I think Zack Polanski talks a lot of sense, I’m fed up with Labour, they are targeting the wrong people.”
inews.co.uk/news/britain...
inews.co.uk/news/britain...