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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 4d

We must stand against all forms of hate. Abhorrent and disgusting Islamophobia in East Sussex as Peacehaven Mosque fire is being treated as arson.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Peacehaven: Fire at East Sussex mosque probed as 'hate crime'

Video appears to show two people in balaclavas at the mosque before a large blaze spreads.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 4d

What the hell.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office

Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday

www.theguardian.com

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Global Justice Now @globaljusticenow.bsky.social · 8d

"Big pharma is already one of the most profitable industries in the world. Diverting more of the NHS’s stretched budgets to please these fantastically wealthy global corporations won't help patients."

Our director @nickdearden.bsky.social for @theguardian.com ✍️🏽

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Big pharma is at war with the UK, and the government can’t back down now | Nick Dearden

The industry has always wanted the NHS to pay more for its drugs; now it is pulling research and investment out of Britain, says director of Global Justice Now Nick Dearden

www.theguardian.com

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 14d

Starmer - and the UK - bitten by Trump.

“Shut up, silly woman,” said the reptile with a grin

“You knew damn well I was a snake before you took me in.”

Excellent piece by Aditya Chakrabortty.

@ukstoptrump.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Special relationship? There can be no such thing with a snake like Trump | Aditya Chakrabortty

Keir Starmer has spent the best part of a year cosying up to the US president. It will be no surprise when he gets bitten, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

www.theguardian.com

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Tahir Amin @tahiramin.bsky.social · 14d

The patents protecting Keytruda’s key ingredients were filed in 2008 and expire in 2028. Now Merck is changing the way Keytruda is delivered (from an IV to an injection) to effectively restart its monopoly just as it's about to end.

Anne Cronin @annecronin.bsky.social · 19d

Big news for a blockbuster drug -- Merck won approval for an easier-to-use Keytruda. Damian Garde has the details >
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Merck Wins US Approval of Easier-to-Use Version of Cancer Drug Keytruda

Merck & Co. won US approval for a novel version of its widely used cancer drug Keytruda that’s faster to give, a key component of the marketing strategy for one of the world’s best-selling medicin...

www.bloomberg.com

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Initiative for Medicines, Access & Knowledge @imakglobal.bsky.social · 14d

“Merck is just the latest in a long line of drug companies that have introduced new versions of their medicines that allow them to keep charging high prices [to patients] even as their original patents expire.”
www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...

A new shot for cancer is convenient, but poised to keep prices high

To keep Keytruda revenue flowing, Merck developed a new version of the cancer treatment drug, given as a shot under the skin, which the FDA approved Friday.

www.seattletimes.com

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 15d

🔴 NEW: Larry Ellison’s £257m bet on Tony Blair

Our investigation with @lighthousereports.com reveals how the Tony Blair Institute has been accused of pushing the interests of tech tycoon Ellison — Trump’s “CEO of everything” — and his company Oracle

democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-the...

Inside the Tony Blair Institute

A former PM, Trump's 'CEO of everything' and NHS data - what could go wrong?

democracyforsale.substack.com

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 14d

Can we finally agree that PFI should just stand for 'Pretty F*cking Idiotic'?

New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 14d

The only people who benefitted from PFI were the private companies that made billions in profit from public money, while the public sector faced extraordinary bills, hospitals in special measures and mothballed schools. 1/2

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 15d

Fears of new PFI-style ‘disaster’ as firms handed £6m to advise on using private funds for NHS clinics

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 15d

More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site

As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.

www.miamiherald.com

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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 15d

In his #UNGA80 speech, President Trump denied the climate crisis, bragged about ending wars & economic woes that his policies exacerbate & undermined the UN. Meanwhile, conflicts escalate & climate and inequality impacts grow. Shameful.

Oxfam's statement: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/oxfam-...

Oxfam calls on President Trump to end his attacks on global cooperation at the United Nations General Assembly

Tomorrow, September 23, President Donald Trump will address the UN General Assembly. Ahead of his speech, Oxfam Amer

www.oxfamamerica.org

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Marion Davis @mariondavis.bsky.social · 21d

Trump not welcome here. Trump is funding genocide. 🔻🔻

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 22d

BREAKING NEWS:

Everybody hates Donald Trump

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 21d

Because some people are only on instagram as social media usage varies across demographics and we want them to hear from us too. You only need to use the ones you prefer - as much of the content will be the same regardless of the platform!

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 21d

No, it’s just another social media platform you can follow us on!

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 21d

We’re now on instagram!

Follow us @taxjusticeuk www.instagram.com/taxjusticeuk...

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 25d

Grateful in these dark times for @zoejardiniere.bsky.social, & millions of people, who refuse to give in.
Our Govt is in crisis; it will either fall to the far-right under pressure from Trumpism, or it can stand with the public majority who know diversity is our strength & democracy is not for sale.

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.

Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.

This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 27d

The people of Windsor are bracing for impact - the arrival of Donald Trump next week - and aren’t happy he’s coming.

We know the people of Windsor will make their voices heard, but we need everyone who can to join the national demo on 17th Sept in London to oppose Trumpism.

#StopTrump #StopFascism

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 27d

Windsor this morning 👀

Newspaper rack covered in trump not welcome front pages

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · 28d

Great to see coverage of @taxwatch.bsky.social analysis of the UK’s big tech tax in Politico!

The public want this tax to remain in place, not cut! Our hospitals and schools need the investment.

Great to see @libdems.org.uk say “appeasing Trump and his cronies would be a monumental mistake”

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Let's go! #StopTrump #TrumpNotWelcome

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎺🎺New speaker announcement!!

Economist & chief exec of @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social the brilliant @faizashaheen.bsky.social will join the protest against President Trump next Wednesday! 🔥🔥

Join us! 17 Sep 2PM outside the BBC!

Announcing Faiza as a speaker at the stop Trump demo

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · Sep 9

😎😎😎 the cool gang is getting together on the 17th

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎺🎺New speaker announcement!!

Economist & chief exec of @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social the brilliant @faizashaheen.bsky.social will join the protest against President Trump next Wednesday! 🔥🔥

Join us! 17 Sep 2PM outside the BBC!

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our crops will fail, people will starve, and the oil executives & billionaires will continue to enjoy luxury lifestyles.

Climate action should be being taken as though we are on a war footing.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds

Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout

www.theguardian.com

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · Aug 26

The idea that the UK should scrap its Big Tech Tax (the Digital Services Tax) when it applies to only the largest & most profitable companies, all to appease Donald Trump, is laughable.
Giving Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg & Jeff Bezos more money whilst British people are struggling every day is wrong.

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · Aug 26

Big tech companies are hugely under-taxed.

They lack accountability as they drive a mental health crises among young people, and allow mis/disinformation to be peddled by bots - undermining democracy.

Regulate them, tax them, and where needed, break them up.

www.ft.com/content/ff8d...

Donald Trump threatens retaliation over taxes that ‘discriminate’ against US tech

President claims other countries’ digital levies hurt American companies while ignoring China

www.ft.com

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · Aug 25

Israel is killing journalists with impunity, and the U.S. supplies it with the weapons used to murder the truth.

AP freelancer among 5 journalists killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital, health officials say

Among the victims was Mariam Dagga, a freelancer for the Associated Press. Al Jazeera confirmed that its journalist Mohammed Salam was also killed in the strike. Reuters reported that its contractor c...

apnews.com

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Jake Atkinson @jakeatkinson.bsky.social · Aug 25

Israel must be stopped.

The world needs them held to account.

Palestine must, and will, be free.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Four journalists among 15 dead in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say

The strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis are said to have killed journalists working for international media.

www.bbc.com

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · Aug 20

Last night fighting an ex Liz Truss minister (for goodness sake) on Newsnight about what to do about asylum accommodation.

Pitch forks are dictating UK asylum policy now. 🤦‍♀️

My thanks as always to the brilliant @implausibleblog.bsky.social for the clip ❤️🙏 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8auh...

Epping asylum hotel CLOSED BY MOB RULE? Where should they go?

YouTube video by Zoe Gardner

www.youtube.com

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