Bruno Bossola
@bbossola.bsky.social
I am a Java Champion, experienced coder with 35+ years of experience, Agile Coach, trained in XP/Scrum with 20+ years of Agile work. I mentor developers and can help organisations develop software securely using agile best practices. I believe in equality.
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Those observing Christmas are celebrating a family of asylum seekers. If there is indeed a "War on Christmas," it's being waged by those trying to make our country less safe for the poor, for the marginalized, and for refugees.
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Those observing Christmas are celebrating a family of asylum seekers. If there is indeed a "War on Christmas," it's being waged by those trying to make our country less safe for the poor, for the marginalized, and for refugees.
Done my bit.
This is the Calais Appeal that @zackpolanski.bsky.social plugged today. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to help get it up to at least £50k by the time I wake up tomorrow morning. (You may get lucky with extra time if I lie in). It will really annoy the "sT0P ThE b04t5!" crowd!
Together in Solidarity
At Calais Appeal, we come together with varied areas of expertise to provide essential support. We are committed to continuing this essential network of solidarity, but we need your support to do so.
www.justgiving.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Done my bit.
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Yes. We're spending £476m on the militarisation of Calais - where babies are being tear gassed.
The fact people are hearing this for the first time is exactly why I made it the subject of the Christmas Day message.
We could be spending that money instead on a fair and managed migration system.
The fact people are hearing this for the first time is exactly why I made it the subject of the Christmas Day message.
We could be spending that money instead on a fair and managed migration system.
The UK government is spending £476m tear-gassing babies?
Someone needs to get real if they're to be taken seriously.
Someone needs to get real if they're to be taken seriously.
The Telegraph highlighting - yet missing - two vital points here.
1) We're not calling for £476m to be spent. It already is - this is about diverting it to actually helping.
2) Why "cruelty" in question? The £476m we're spending is part of an operation tear gassing babies.
1) We're not calling for £476m to be spent. It already is - this is about diverting it to actually helping.
2) Why "cruelty" in question? The £476m we're spending is part of an operation tear gassing babies.
December 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Yes. We're spending £476m on the militarisation of Calais - where babies are being tear gassed.
The fact people are hearing this for the first time is exactly why I made it the subject of the Christmas Day message.
We could be spending that money instead on a fair and managed migration system.
The fact people are hearing this for the first time is exactly why I made it the subject of the Christmas Day message.
We could be spending that money instead on a fair and managed migration system.
🤑 Ever wonder how the rich keep getting richer, and why the rest of us can’t keep up?
The difference is: we work.
The difference is: we work.
December 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.
December 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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The govt says it’s taxing the super-rich… but it doesn’t seem to know what that means.
Last week the Chancellor was asked about her Budget's impact on the richest 1%, she said they only analyse impact by deciles (10% slices of the pop).
🧵Here's why that's a BIG problem... 1/9
Last week the Chancellor was asked about her Budget's impact on the richest 1%, she said they only analyse impact by deciles (10% slices of the pop).
🧵Here's why that's a BIG problem... 1/9
December 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The govt says it’s taxing the super-rich… but it doesn’t seem to know what that means.
Last week the Chancellor was asked about her Budget's impact on the richest 1%, she said they only analyse impact by deciles (10% slices of the pop).
🧵Here's why that's a BIG problem... 1/9
Last week the Chancellor was asked about her Budget's impact on the richest 1%, she said they only analyse impact by deciles (10% slices of the pop).
🧵Here's why that's a BIG problem... 1/9
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Remember: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
December 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Remember: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
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Amtrak managers are giving up $16 million of their bonuses. The money will, instead, go to the railroad’s workers.
Amtrak Workers Are Getting Some of Their Managers’ Holiday Bonuses
After managers gave up $16 million in incentives, employees of the quasi-federal railroad will each get a $900 bonus this holiday season.
on.wsj.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Amtrak managers are giving up $16 million of their bonuses. The money will, instead, go to the railroad’s workers.
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Stop the scapegoating. Tax the rich appropriately. In 1944, the highest marginal tax was >90% both in UK and in US, up to 1963. in the UK (earned and investment income combined). In 1974 was 83%. Then the rich took over...
shorturl.at/wfSXX
#WealthInequality #TaxTheRich
shorturl.at/wfSXX
#WealthInequality #TaxTheRich
November 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Stop the scapegoating. Tax the rich appropriately. In 1944, the highest marginal tax was >90% both in UK and in US, up to 1963. in the UK (earned and investment income combined). In 1974 was 83%. Then the rich took over...
shorturl.at/wfSXX
#WealthInequality #TaxTheRich
shorturl.at/wfSXX
#WealthInequality #TaxTheRich
The Dictator - Democracy Speech
YouTube video by flaviogago
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Why Trump will fail on the economy
YouTube video by Garys Economics
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Reminder: in 1974 the higher marginal tax rate in UK was 83%. Now it's 45%. Just saying.
#TaxTheBillionaires #WealthInequality
#TaxTheBillionaires #WealthInequality
Stop the scapegoating. Tax the rich appropriately. In 1944, the highest marginal tax was >90% both in UK and in US, up to 1963. in the UK (earned and investment income combined). In 1974 was 83%. Then the rich took over...
shorturl.at/wfSXX
#WealthInequality #TaxTheRich
shorturl.at/wfSXX
#WealthInequality #TaxTheRich
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Reminder: in 1974 the higher marginal tax rate in UK was 83%. Now it's 45%. Just saying.
#TaxTheBillionaires #WealthInequality
#TaxTheBillionaires #WealthInequality
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For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
"The government doesn't have to first find the money before it spends it. It spends the money into existence in the economy and then taxes it back out."
Isn't it refreshing when someone actually does nuance and detail?
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
November 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"The government doesn't have to first find the money before it spends it. It spends the money into existence in the economy and then taxes it back out."
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🔴Reform UK’s ‘Cost Cutting’ Council Prepares to Raise Taxes After Presiding Over £46 Million Overspend
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
Reform UK's 'Cost Cutting' Council Prepares to Raise Taxes After Presiding Over £46 Million Overspend
Nigel Farage's flagship Kent County Council, which promised to "reduce waste and cut your taxes" is set to raise bills on local taxpayers, after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🔴Reform UK’s ‘Cost Cutting’ Council Prepares to Raise Taxes After Presiding Over £46 Million Overspend
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
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I've signed. Have you?
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy 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 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I've signed. Have you?
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Two hard truths from the #UKBudget:
📉 For you, a stealth tax hike: freezing income tax thresholds will drag more earnings into tax, as wages rise with inflation.
📈 For Big Tech, a likely win: swapping UK’s specific Digital Tax for the delayed global deal means big tech giants will be paying less.
📉 For you, a stealth tax hike: freezing income tax thresholds will drag more earnings into tax, as wages rise with inflation.
📈 For Big Tech, a likely win: swapping UK’s specific Digital Tax for the delayed global deal means big tech giants will be paying less.
November 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Two hard truths from the #UKBudget:
📉 For you, a stealth tax hike: freezing income tax thresholds will drag more earnings into tax, as wages rise with inflation.
📈 For Big Tech, a likely win: swapping UK’s specific Digital Tax for the delayed global deal means big tech giants will be paying less.
📉 For you, a stealth tax hike: freezing income tax thresholds will drag more earnings into tax, as wages rise with inflation.
📈 For Big Tech, a likely win: swapping UK’s specific Digital Tax for the delayed global deal means big tech giants will be paying less.
Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
November 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Wise words. #TaxTheRich #WealthInequality
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on taxing the rich: "This is about inequality. For decades now poor people have got poorer and rich people have got richer... the money [raised] is important but the real point is about tackling inequality.. we need to get those assets flowing around the economy"
November 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Wise words. #TaxTheRich #WealthInequality
The party of Attlee and Bevan is gone. Sadly, so very true.
I am an immigrant and grateful to this country. My suggestion is to join people who care.
join.greenparty.org.uk
I am an immigrant and grateful to this country. My suggestion is to join people who care.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour has not just lost me as someone who voted for them last year - they’ve pushed me into active opposition with this constant and relentless attack on migrants.
The party of Attlee and Bevan is gone - all we now have left is the party of bending the knee to the likes of Farage and Co.
The party of Attlee and Bevan is gone - all we now have left is the party of bending the knee to the likes of Farage and Co.
Why I can't Back Labour Anymore
I've given them fifteen months. They've used these to sidle up closer and closer to Reform. I am done.
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
The party of Attlee and Bevan is gone. Sadly, so very true.
I am an immigrant and grateful to this country. My suggestion is to join people who care.
join.greenparty.org.uk
I am an immigrant and grateful to this country. My suggestion is to join people who care.
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Entitled to lower bills.
Entitled to a liveable planet.
Entitled to make hope normal again.
Know your entitlement. Know our collective power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Entitled to a liveable planet.
Entitled to make hope normal again.
Know your entitlement. Know our collective power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Entitled to lower bills.
Entitled to a liveable planet.
Entitled to make hope normal again.
Know your entitlement. Know our collective power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Entitled to a liveable planet.
Entitled to make hope normal again.
Know your entitlement. Know our collective power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Private equity own Morrisons in the UK,they've infiltrated our country too. I am sick of their asset stripping our country. But yet again our politicians enabled this.
private equity buys a company and immediately starts torturing their employees and the money
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Private equity own Morrisons in the UK,they've infiltrated our country too. I am sick of their asset stripping our country. But yet again our politicians enabled this.
Reminder: in 1974 the higher marginal tax rate in UK was 83%. Now it's 45%. Just saying.
#TaxTheBillionaires #WealthInequality
#TaxTheBillionaires #WealthInequality
Stop the scapegoating. Tax the rich appropriately. In 1944, the highest marginal tax was >90% both in UK and in US, up to 1963. in the UK (earned and investment income combined). In 1974 was 83%. Then the rich took over...
shorturl.at/wfSXX
#WealthInequality #TaxTheRich
shorturl.at/wfSXX
#WealthInequality #TaxTheRich
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Reminder: in 1974 the higher marginal tax rate in UK was 83%. Now it's 45%. Just saying.
#TaxTheBillionaires #WealthInequality
#TaxTheBillionaires #WealthInequality
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM