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Seventy percent of Britons say UK should boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/70-percent-britons-say-uk-should-boycott-eurovision-over-israels-involvement
Seventy percent of Britons say UK should boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
Eighty-two percent of British people believe Israel should be excluded from competition in 2026, after the European Broadcasting Union gave Israel the green light to compete
www.middleeasteye.net
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Seventy percent of Britons say UK should boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/70-percent-britons-say-uk-should-boycott-eurovision-over-israels-involvement
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'Record high' number of Palestinians died in Israeli prison as a result of Ben Gvir's policies - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/record-high-number-palestinians-die-israeli-detention-ben-gvir-policies
'Record high' number of Palestinians died in Israeli prison as a result of Ben Gvir's policies
At least 110 Palestinian detainees have died since far-right Israeli national security minister took office, local media says
www.middleeasteye.net
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
'Record high' number of Palestinians died in Israeli prison as a result of Ben Gvir's policies - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/record-high-number-palestinians-die-israeli-detention-ben-gvir-policies
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About 1m Ford diesel cars sold in UK with defective emissions controls. Company knew. Many were never formally recalled or fixed.
Companies chase profits by lying, cheating. Yet neoliberals push for deregulation, less consumer rights.
Hold execs personally liable.
Companies chase profits by lying, cheating. Yet neoliberals push for deregulation, less consumer rights.
Hold execs personally liable.
About 1m Ford diesel cars sold in UK with defective emissions controls, court told
Ford denies having created ‘defeat devices’ in legal action on behalf of 1.6 million owners against five carmakers
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
About 1m Ford diesel cars sold in UK with defective emissions controls. Company knew. Many were never formally recalled or fixed.
Companies chase profits by lying, cheating. Yet neoliberals push for deregulation, less consumer rights.
Hold execs personally liable.
Companies chase profits by lying, cheating. Yet neoliberals push for deregulation, less consumer rights.
Hold execs personally liable.
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The Rule of Law in England.
Legal-aid is scarce.
Backlog of 78,329 Crown Court and 361,027 Magistrates’ courts cases. No speedy hearing.
The Post Office scandal shows that corporations can hound innocent people. No one charged for false prosecutions and ruining lives.
Legal-aid is scarce.
Backlog of 78,329 Crown Court and 361,027 Magistrates’ courts cases. No speedy hearing.
The Post Office scandal shows that corporations can hound innocent people. No one charged for false prosecutions and ruining lives.
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The Rule of Law in England.
Legal-aid is scarce.
Backlog of 78,329 Crown Court and 361,027 Magistrates’ courts cases. No speedy hearing.
The Post Office scandal shows that corporations can hound innocent people. No one charged for false prosecutions and ruining lives.
Legal-aid is scarce.
Backlog of 78,329 Crown Court and 361,027 Magistrates’ courts cases. No speedy hearing.
The Post Office scandal shows that corporations can hound innocent people. No one charged for false prosecutions and ruining lives.
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Water company United Utilities enjoys 131% rise in profits after bills go up £112.
UU has 205+ criminal convictions.
Loses over 175bn litres of water to leaks. In 2024 dumped sewage 450,778 hours in rivers//akes. No exec prosecuted/fined
Rewarded with higher price and profit.
archive.ph/7aP8O
UU has 205+ criminal convictions.
Loses over 175bn litres of water to leaks. In 2024 dumped sewage 450,778 hours in rivers//akes. No exec prosecuted/fined
Rewarded with higher price and profit.
archive.ph/7aP8O
Water company enjoys 131% rise in profits after bills go up £112
United Utilities, whose executives are barred from receiving bonuses because of pollution record, will pay out most of the increase in dividends
www.thetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Water company United Utilities enjoys 131% rise in profits after bills go up £112.
UU has 205+ criminal convictions.
Loses over 175bn litres of water to leaks. In 2024 dumped sewage 450,778 hours in rivers//akes. No exec prosecuted/fined
Rewarded with higher price and profit.
archive.ph/7aP8O
UU has 205+ criminal convictions.
Loses over 175bn litres of water to leaks. In 2024 dumped sewage 450,778 hours in rivers//akes. No exec prosecuted/fined
Rewarded with higher price and profit.
archive.ph/7aP8O
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Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour, he asked the Court to put TW into special administration.
Blatant attempt to silence MPs.
TW paying £200m a year to advisers, charges customers for its failures.
Abuses will continue until execs held personally liable.
Blatant attempt to silence MPs.
TW paying £200m a year to advisers, charges customers for its failures.
Abuses will continue until execs held personally liable.
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
Exclusive: Charlie Maynard accuses the utility of ‘retaliation’ over his push for government to gain control of company
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour, he asked the Court to put TW into special administration.
Blatant attempt to silence MPs.
TW paying £200m a year to advisers, charges customers for its failures.
Abuses will continue until execs held personally liable.
Blatant attempt to silence MPs.
TW paying £200m a year to advisers, charges customers for its failures.
Abuses will continue until execs held personally liable.
Tory and Labour Governments are in cahoots with these corporate thieves and benefit from the freebies handed to them.
Yorkshire Water flouted director pay rules, secretly handed £660k bonus through offshore parent company.
Regulator OFWAT says that is OK, govt quiet.
Law is just a paper tiger. Abuses continue. Customers fleeced.
Let customers vote on exec pay.
archive.ph/9rYlp
Regulator OFWAT says that is OK, govt quiet.
Law is just a paper tiger. Abuses continue. Customers fleeced.
Let customers vote on exec pay.
archive.ph/9rYlp
Ofwat says off-shore payments to Yorkshire Water boss do not flout bonus ban
Campaigners have slammed Ofwat after the water regulator found that the undisclosed off-shore payment of £660,000 to Yorkshire Water boss Nicola Shaw did not flout the Government’s bonus ban rule.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Tory and Labour Governments are in cahoots with these corporate thieves and benefit from the freebies handed to them.
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Sweeping UK terror laws risk labelling harmful behaviour as terrorism, says major report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sweeping-uk-terror-law-label-harmful-behaviour-terrorism-prevent-overhaul
Sweeping UK terror laws risk labelling harmful behaviour as terrorism, says major report
The Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice says counterterror powers 'risk being applied too broadly' and cites Palestine Action ban
www.middleeasteye.net
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Sweeping UK terror laws risk labelling harmful behaviour as terrorism, says major report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sweeping-uk-terror-law-label-harmful-behaviour-terrorism-prevent-overhaul
The Government colluded with the water industry to allow them to circumvent the bonus ban!
Bosses at six water firms had £4m bonus blocked, Ofwat says.
Ban applied only to the CEO & CFOs, not all execs
Companies circumvent rules by branding bonus as incentive payments, higher basic pay, giving execs multiple directorships.
Must publish exec pay contacts.
Let customers vote on exec pay.
Ban applied only to the CEO & CFOs, not all execs
Companies circumvent rules by branding bonus as incentive payments, higher basic pay, giving execs multiple directorships.
Must publish exec pay contacts.
Let customers vote on exec pay.
Bosses at six water firms had £4m in bonuses blocked under new rules, Ofwat says
Regulator also considers forcing companies to report pay received from parent firms after Guardian investigation
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Government colluded with the water industry to allow them to circumvent the bonus ban!
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2m UK pensioners live in poverty, 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
State pension generosity compared: how does the UK measure up? | Fidelity UK
Get all the latest news, views and opinions from Fidelity’s savings and investment experts on saving and investing for your retirement.
www.fidelity.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
2m UK pensioners live in poverty, 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
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England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year.
Country surrounded by water has water shortages.
2024: 1trn litre of lost to leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 4m hours.
No new reservoirs.
Investment neglected, £85bn paid in dividend.
Record high water bills.
People fleeced.
Country surrounded by water has water shortages.
2024: 1trn litre of lost to leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 4m hours.
No new reservoirs.
Investment neglected, £85bn paid in dividend.
Record high water bills.
People fleeced.
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year
Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year.
Country surrounded by water has water shortages.
2024: 1trn litre of lost to leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 4m hours.
No new reservoirs.
Investment neglected, £85bn paid in dividend.
Record high water bills.
People fleeced.
Country surrounded by water has water shortages.
2024: 1trn litre of lost to leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 4m hours.
No new reservoirs.
Investment neglected, £85bn paid in dividend.
Record high water bills.
People fleeced.
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Dick Cheney may be gone, but the wars he waged are forever - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/dick-cheney-may-be-gone-but-wars-he-waged-forever
Dick Cheney may be gone, but the wars he waged are forever
Despite official attempts to whitewash his crimes, the former vice president's true legacy is the lawless post-9/11 world order he helped build, which endures today
www.middleeasteye.net
November 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Dick Cheney may be gone, but the wars he waged are forever - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/dick-cheney-may-be-gone-but-wars-he-waged-forever
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We all value ‘the rule of law’.
But whose law & rules? Corporations/Rich v Masses.
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few.
A few crumbs are thrown to pacify the masses but these are concessions and can be withdrawn.
See the linked article.
But whose law & rules? Corporations/Rich v Masses.
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few.
A few crumbs are thrown to pacify the masses but these are concessions and can be withdrawn.
See the linked article.
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We all value ‘the rule of law’.
But whose law & rules? Corporations/Rich v Masses.
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few.
A few crumbs are thrown to pacify the masses but these are concessions and can be withdrawn.
See the linked article.
But whose law & rules? Corporations/Rich v Masses.
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few.
A few crumbs are thrown to pacify the masses but these are concessions and can be withdrawn.
See the linked article.
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Israeli explosive kills Palestinian child in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-explosive-kills-palestinian-child-gaza
Israeli explosive kills Palestinian child in Gaza
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>A Palestinian child was killed after an explosive device left behind by Israeli forces in the city of Khan Younis detonated, Al Jazeera reported, citing Nasser Hospital.</p>
<p>Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Civil Defence, told the network last month that Israel dropped at least 200,000 tonnes of explosives on the territory, with roughly 70,000 tonnes failing to detonate.</p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Israeli explosive kills Palestinian child in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-explosive-kills-palestinian-child-gaza
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‘Cruellest violation’: Saudi Arabia executes second child offender in two months - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/cruellest-violation-saudi-arabia-executes-second-child-offender-two-months
‘Cruellest violation’: Saudi Arabia executes second child offender in two months
Abdullah al-Derazi was executed for taking part in protests against the treatment of Shias when he was 17
www.middleeasteye.net
October 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
‘Cruellest violation’: Saudi Arabia executes second child offender in two months - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/cruellest-violation-saudi-arabia-executes-second-child-offender-two-months
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Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says.
Adds that the rise of parties like Nigel Farage’s Reform party is “completely terrifying”.
Yet no end to real wage/benefit cuts; no curbs on profiteering; little redistribution.
Adds that the rise of parties like Nigel Farage’s Reform party is “completely terrifying”.
Yet no end to real wage/benefit cuts; no curbs on profiteering; little redistribution.
Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says
Exclusive: Poverty rapporteur says governments must rethink welfare state as essential to fabric of society
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says.
Adds that the rise of parties like Nigel Farage’s Reform party is “completely terrifying”.
Yet no end to real wage/benefit cuts; no curbs on profiteering; little redistribution.
Adds that the rise of parties like Nigel Farage’s Reform party is “completely terrifying”.
Yet no end to real wage/benefit cuts; no curbs on profiteering; little redistribution.
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Outcry after Israel returns Palestinian bodies in 'horrific condition' to Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/outcry-after-israel-returns-palestinian-bodies-horrific-condition-gaza
Outcry after Israel returns Palestinian bodies in 'horrific condition' to Gaza
Forensic examination of 120 Palestinian bodies show 'clear evidence' of torture and possible organ theft
www.middleeasteye.net
October 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Outcry after Israel returns Palestinian bodies in 'horrific condition' to Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/outcry-after-israel-returns-palestinian-bodies-horrific-condition-gaza
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Israel kills over 60 across Gaza since dawn - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-kills-over-60-across-gaza-dawn
Israel kills over 60 across Gaza since dawn
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>More than 61 Palestinians were killed since dawn today by Israeli fire, including at least 49 in Gaza City.</p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
September 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Israel kills over 60 across Gaza since dawn - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-kills-over-60-across-gaza-dawn
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How Israel is using robots, exploding vehicles and paratroopers to erase Gaza City - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-israel-using-robots-exploding-vehicles-and-paratroopers-erase-gaza-city
How Israel is using robots, exploding vehicles and paratroopers to erase Gaza City
Israeli officers say the army doesn’t have precise intel on Hamas or captives, but driving the Palestinians to the south is a clear objective
www.middleeasteye.net
September 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
How Israel is using robots, exploding vehicles and paratroopers to erase Gaza City - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-israel-using-robots-exploding-vehicles-and-paratroopers-erase-gaza-city
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UK banks, building societies required to get savers NI number, make it easier for HMRC to tax.
Won't apply to the same to wealthy receiving income from dividends, share buybacks, bonds, stock market gambles, assets stashed offshore.
State surveillance of low/middle income people, not the rich.
Won't apply to the same to wealthy receiving income from dividends, share buybacks, bonds, stock market gambles, assets stashed offshore.
State surveillance of low/middle income people, not the rich.
www.independent.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
UK banks, building societies required to get savers NI number, make it easier for HMRC to tax.
Won't apply to the same to wealthy receiving income from dividends, share buybacks, bonds, stock market gambles, assets stashed offshore.
State surveillance of low/middle income people, not the rich.
Won't apply to the same to wealthy receiving income from dividends, share buybacks, bonds, stock market gambles, assets stashed offshore.
State surveillance of low/middle income people, not the rich.
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Doctors Without Borders outraged by death of nurse in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/doctors-without-borders-outraged-death-nurse-gaza
Doctors Without Borders outraged by death of nurse in Gaza
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<p>Doctors Without Borders said on Wednesday it was appalled by the death of one of its nurses, who died on Tuesday from shrapnel wounds caused by an Israeli airstrike near his tent five days earlier. </p>
<p>The nurse, Hussein Alnajjar, was a father of three who worked at the international organisation's medical clinic in Deir al Balah and Khan Younis since January of last year. His sister-in-law and nephew were injured in the same airstrike.</p>
<p>He is the thirteenth Doctors Without Borders medic to be killed. </p>
<p>"We are outraged that military violence continues to kill our Palestinian colleagues," the organisation said in a statement.</p>
<p>At least 540 aid workers have been killed by Israel since 7 October 2023. </p>
<p>- <em>with reporting by Reuters</em></p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
September 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Doctors Without Borders outraged by death of nurse in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/doctors-without-borders-outraged-death-nurse-gaza
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Nigel Farage says his party is a break from the political establishment but it is funded by the super rich.
Reform has an unusually high number of overseas backers with links to tax havens.
Fossil fuel interests fund Reform, party will expand their trade.
Reform has an unusually high number of overseas backers with links to tax havens.
Fossil fuel interests fund Reform, party will expand their trade.
These are the wealthy funders who’ve given Reform £5m
Nigel Farage says his party is a break from the political establishment. That claim doesn’t match up with its donors
www.opendemocracy.net
September 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Nigel Farage says his party is a break from the political establishment but it is funded by the super rich.
Reform has an unusually high number of overseas backers with links to tax havens.
Fossil fuel interests fund Reform, party will expand their trade.
Reform has an unusually high number of overseas backers with links to tax havens.
Fossil fuel interests fund Reform, party will expand their trade.
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Israel has now killed more than 65,100 Palestinians in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-has-now-killed-more-65100-palestinians-gaza
Israel has now killed more than 65,100 Palestinians in Gaza
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>As of sundown local time on 17 September 2025, the death toll in Gaza as a direct result of Israeli attacks has surpassed 65,100, health officials have confirmed. </p>
<p>That number factors in the identified victims since 7 October 2023.</p>
<p>Another 10,000 may still be under rubble or in Israeli-dug mass graves.</p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
September 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Israel has now killed more than 65,100 Palestinians in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-has-now-killed-more-65100-palestinians-gaza
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The Post Office paid law firm £86m for dealing with the public inquiry into the scandal.
30 years later victims await compensation for false prosecutions. Despite evidence no exec charged.
Fujitsu, lawyers, advisers complicit. Made millions in fees. No contribution to compensation fund.
30 years later victims await compensation for false prosecutions. Despite evidence no exec charged.
Fujitsu, lawyers, advisers complicit. Made millions in fees. No contribution to compensation fund.
‘Utter madness’ as Post Office paid law firm double the cost of scandal public inquiry | Computer Weekly
The Post Office legal representation at public inquiry into Horizon scandal cost twice as much as the actual inquiry
www.computerweekly.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Post Office paid law firm £86m for dealing with the public inquiry into the scandal.
30 years later victims await compensation for false prosecutions. Despite evidence no exec charged.
Fujitsu, lawyers, advisers complicit. Made millions in fees. No contribution to compensation fund.
30 years later victims await compensation for false prosecutions. Despite evidence no exec charged.
Fujitsu, lawyers, advisers complicit. Made millions in fees. No contribution to compensation fund.
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UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services, mostly foreign owned.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services, mostly foreign owned.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.