Amanda Kay
@amandaakay.bsky.social
Editor : Proofreader : Writer : Director, Copsewood Editorial Services www.copsewood.com : Enjoys messing about on the river of words : Trustee of the Medieval Coventry charity www.medievalcoventry.co.uk : Politically agnostic : Wirralian
There is no democracy in the UK any more, only the pretence of such in order to hoodwink the electorate. Seems Machiavellian politics is alive and kicking. The Prince should be required reading at secondary school level to enable pupils to recognise the signs.
🔴 19 days after winning general election, Labour tech sec Peter Kyle met Google Deepmind CEO Demis Hassabis
During the meet Hassabis agreed to “act as a ‘sense check’ from industry" for government's policy "on AI opportunities, legislation and safety.”
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-s...
During the meet Hassabis agreed to “act as a ‘sense check’ from industry" for government's policy "on AI opportunities, legislation and safety.”
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-s...
Revealed: “Shocking” scale of Big Tech’s influence over Labour
Science and technology secretary Peter Kyle asked Google boss to “sense check” AI policy and told Amazon he’d “advocate” for them to competition watchdog
democracyforsale.substack.com
June 9, 2025 at 3:36 AM
There is no democracy in the UK any more, only the pretence of such in order to hoodwink the electorate. Seems Machiavellian politics is alive and kicking. The Prince should be required reading at secondary school level to enable pupils to recognise the signs.
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"And what of their beloved Brexit?
So far, annually, it has delivered a 5% plunge in GDP (CER), a £27 billion loss of exports (LSE) and a 15% reduction in trade (OBR)."
So far, annually, it has delivered a 5% plunge in GDP (CER), a £27 billion loss of exports (LSE) and a 15% reduction in trade (OBR)."
Letter: Let’s make ‘Brexit betrayal’ off-limits
Letter to the editor
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"And what of their beloved Brexit?
So far, annually, it has delivered a 5% plunge in GDP (CER), a £27 billion loss of exports (LSE) and a 15% reduction in trade (OBR)."
So far, annually, it has delivered a 5% plunge in GDP (CER), a £27 billion loss of exports (LSE) and a 15% reduction in trade (OBR)."
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I’ve signed this - please sign and share if you agree
Fair Political Coverage - we want to hear from ALL our parties
@fairpoliticsnow.bsky.social
· May 24
100s of new MPs were elected last July from ALL parties. The House of Commons is v.different. They’re working hard on lots of issues in parliament. Many are impressive (pop parl channel on to see) yet broadcast media gives them little coverage. Sign petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for cover...
petition.parliament.uk
May 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’ve signed this - please sign and share if you agree
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Copying Reform on immigration while cutting money from OAPs and the disabled has been a disaster
Surely, now, Labour must change course
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/james-ball-n...
Surely, now, Labour must change course
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/james-ball-n...
Labour's Reform copycat act has backfired
Following Farage on immigration while cutting money from OAPs and the disabled has been a disaster
www.theneweuropean.co.uk
May 3, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Copying Reform on immigration while cutting money from OAPs and the disabled has been a disaster
Surely, now, Labour must change course
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/james-ball-n...
Surely, now, Labour must change course
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/james-ball-n...
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St Mary’s Hall, Coventry. A medieval marvel, worth a visit.
April 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
St Mary’s Hall, Coventry. A medieval marvel, worth a visit.
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Almost 4000 letters sent to Keir Starmer already, telling him that the NHS must not be a bargaining chip with Trump! 😮💙🌟
Will you be in the first 4000 speaking up? Click here- it takes seconds! 110 letters to go… bit.ly/TellKeir
Will you be in the first 4000 speaking up? Click here- it takes seconds! 110 letters to go… bit.ly/TellKeir
Urgent Action Needed: Tell Keir Starmer to Keep the NHS Out of US Trade Deals
bit.ly
April 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Almost 4000 letters sent to Keir Starmer already, telling him that the NHS must not be a bargaining chip with Trump! 😮💙🌟
Will you be in the first 4000 speaking up? Click here- it takes seconds! 110 letters to go… bit.ly/TellKeir
Will you be in the first 4000 speaking up? Click here- it takes seconds! 110 letters to go… bit.ly/TellKeir
My childhood stomping ground!
Quick teatime walk, along the Thingwall to Irby footpath, turning off to take in Harrock Wood. Wild garlic not in flower yet, but starting to give off that familiar scent.
Lots of blackthorn blossom to enjoy along the route.
Lots of blackthorn blossom to enjoy along the route.
March 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My childhood stomping ground!
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Liverpool SEZ/Freeport signed off by Labour's Mayor Steve Rotheram is a mess of private equity buyouts and glossy brochure failures.
My article is free to read on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
My article is free to read on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
Liverpool SEZ/Freeport signed off by Labour's Mayor Steve Rotheram is a mess of private equity buyouts and glossy brochure failures.
'Let Us Growth'
open.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Liverpool SEZ/Freeport signed off by Labour's Mayor Steve Rotheram is a mess of private equity buyouts and glossy brochure failures.
My article is free to read on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
My article is free to read on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
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February 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Death Merchants:
Private equity investment firms slammed for declining US healthcare quality and access.
11% increase in patient deaths.
Aggressive staffing cuts, hiring inadequately credentialed staff, low investment, profiteering.
Why is the UK NHS being handed to private equity?
Private equity investment firms slammed for declining US healthcare quality and access.
11% increase in patient deaths.
Aggressive staffing cuts, hiring inadequately credentialed staff, low investment, profiteering.
Why is the UK NHS being handed to private equity?
US health department condemns private equity firms for role in declining healthcare access
Government report says private equity investment in nursing homes led to 11% increase in patient deaths
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Death Merchants:
Private equity investment firms slammed for declining US healthcare quality and access.
11% increase in patient deaths.
Aggressive staffing cuts, hiring inadequately credentialed staff, low investment, profiteering.
Why is the UK NHS being handed to private equity?
Private equity investment firms slammed for declining US healthcare quality and access.
11% increase in patient deaths.
Aggressive staffing cuts, hiring inadequately credentialed staff, low investment, profiteering.
Why is the UK NHS being handed to private equity?
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Wes Streeting in conversation with me 👇
England’s health and social care system is in crisis. How does Labour plan to turn it around?
Tuesday 25 March 2025 @ 7pm at 8.15pm
www.theguardian.com/guardian-liv...
England’s health and social care system is in crisis. How does Labour plan to turn it around?
Tuesday 25 March 2025 @ 7pm at 8.15pm
www.theguardian.com/guardian-liv...
Wes Streeting in conversation with Pippa Crerar
England’s health and social care system is in crisis. How does Labour plan to turn it around?
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Wes Streeting in conversation with me 👇
England’s health and social care system is in crisis. How does Labour plan to turn it around?
Tuesday 25 March 2025 @ 7pm at 8.15pm
www.theguardian.com/guardian-liv...
England’s health and social care system is in crisis. How does Labour plan to turn it around?
Tuesday 25 March 2025 @ 7pm at 8.15pm
www.theguardian.com/guardian-liv...
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This is absolutely horrific👇🚨, and we are running an emergency meeting for MPs to hear from NHS staff about what is happening and push government into action.
Please click here to contact your MP- this is urgent:https://everydoctor.eaction.org.uk/emergency-briefing
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Please click here to contact your MP- this is urgent:https://everydoctor.eaction.org.uk/emergency-briefing
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
'Dying' patients seen lined up in NHS hospital corridor in 'Third World' scenes
Shocking footage shows 'Third World' scenes in hospital corridors as the Royal College of Nursing publishes a report saying the situation on the NHS frontline is 'worse than ever'
www.mirror.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This is absolutely horrific👇🚨, and we are running an emergency meeting for MPs to hear from NHS staff about what is happening and push government into action.
Please click here to contact your MP- this is urgent:https://everydoctor.eaction.org.uk/emergency-briefing
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Please click here to contact your MP- this is urgent:https://everydoctor.eaction.org.uk/emergency-briefing
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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Farage and Truss attend UK launch of US climate denial group
Climate science deniers are lining up a political offensive in Britain after a US lobby group opened a UK branch which is already working with Nigel Farage
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate science deniers are lining up a political offensive in Britain after a US lobby group opened a UK branch which is already working with Nigel Farage
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Farage and Truss attend UK launch of US climate denial group
British arm of Heartland, which has taken fossil and Republican funding, to be led by ex-Ukip head Lois Perry
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Farage and Truss attend UK launch of US climate denial group
Climate science deniers are lining up a political offensive in Britain after a US lobby group opened a UK branch which is already working with Nigel Farage
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate science deniers are lining up a political offensive in Britain after a US lobby group opened a UK branch which is already working with Nigel Farage
www.theguardian.com/environment/...