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There’s only one real option to deliver fairness: tax the super‑rich.
But there are plenty of ways to do it — capital gains, dividends, buybacks, wealth management, and more.
@2615125lO9293 Long‑Bailey MP hit the nail on the head in the Commons budget debate
But there are plenty of ways to do it — capital gains, dividends, buybacks, wealth management, and more.
@2615125lO9293 Long‑Bailey MP hit the nail on the head in the Commons budget debate
December 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
There’s only one real option to deliver fairness: tax the super‑rich.
But there are plenty of ways to do it — capital gains, dividends, buybacks, wealth management, and more.
@2615125lO9293 Long‑Bailey MP hit the nail on the head in the Commons budget debate
But there are plenty of ways to do it — capital gains, dividends, buybacks, wealth management, and more.
@2615125lO9293 Long‑Bailey MP hit the nail on the head in the Commons budget debate
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📉 Families are squeezed by shrinking incomes, soaring bills & childcare costs.
Social security is an essential lifeline for some. We need to stop demonising those suffering the most from our broken economy, and start rewiring it.
Our very own @faizashaheen.bsky.social nails it on GMB.
Social security is an essential lifeline for some. We need to stop demonising those suffering the most from our broken economy, and start rewiring it.
Our very own @faizashaheen.bsky.social nails it on GMB.
December 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
📉 Families are squeezed by shrinking incomes, soaring bills & childcare costs.
Social security is an essential lifeline for some. We need to stop demonising those suffering the most from our broken economy, and start rewiring it.
Our very own @faizashaheen.bsky.social nails it on GMB.
Social security is an essential lifeline for some. We need to stop demonising those suffering the most from our broken economy, and start rewiring it.
Our very own @faizashaheen.bsky.social nails it on GMB.
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💥 "Billionaires’ wealth has more than doubled since 2010. How many of our constituents can say that their wages have doubled, their standard of living has doubled, that their wealth has doubled in that time?"
@richardburgon.bsky.social asking the real questions in the Budget debate.
@richardburgon.bsky.social asking the real questions in the Budget debate.
December 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
💥 "Billionaires’ wealth has more than doubled since 2010. How many of our constituents can say that their wages have doubled, their standard of living has doubled, that their wealth has doubled in that time?"
@richardburgon.bsky.social asking the real questions in the Budget debate.
@richardburgon.bsky.social asking the real questions in the Budget debate.
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Hardly a people's revolt 🫠
December 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Hardly a people's revolt 🫠
Robbie Gibb said if he doesn't get his way, he'll blow the BBC up. It's ridiculous that a man like that has a spot on the BBC's board. Our public broadcaster MUST be independent. Agree? Sign to get Gibb sacked: 38d.gs/stne
Sack Sir Robbie Gibb from the BBC board
Robbie Gibb said if he doesn't get his way, he'll blow the BBC up. It's ridiculous that a man like that has a spot on the BBC's board. Our public broadcaster MUST be independent. Agree? Sign to get Gi...
38d.gs
December 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Robbie Gibb said if he doesn't get his way, he'll blow the BBC up. It's ridiculous that a man like that has a spot on the BBC's board. Our public broadcaster MUST be independent. Agree? Sign to get Gibb sacked: 38d.gs/stne
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It’s almost like a certain level of racism is just fine for the British media, but Farage has overstepped the mark & been too overt, so has to be reined in
The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers.
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
Why the wheels could be about to fall off the Farage project
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-wheels...
The Wheels Are Falling off the Nigel Farage Project
The Reform leader's increasingly rattled public appearances betray a growing sense that the opportunity of a lifetime could be about to slip from his fingers
www.adambienkov.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It’s almost like a certain level of racism is just fine for the British media, but Farage has overstepped the mark & been too overt, so has to be reined in
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Coincidentally, this is also the exact same viewpoint shared by Putin, Farage & Vance.
Everything you need to know about the US’ slow turn against the EU.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Coincidentally, this is also the exact same viewpoint shared by Putin, Farage & Vance.
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Three men.
75% of Reform UK’s donations.
That’s £23m of £30m since 2019.
This is how politics gets bought.
We need a cap on political donations in the next Elections Bill.
Democracy shouldn’t be for sale.
75% of Reform UK’s donations.
That’s £23m of £30m since 2019.
This is how politics gets bought.
We need a cap on political donations in the next Elections Bill.
Democracy shouldn’t be for sale.
75% of Reform UK's donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform's funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Three men.
75% of Reform UK’s donations.
That’s £23m of £30m since 2019.
This is how politics gets bought.
We need a cap on political donations in the next Elections Bill.
Democracy shouldn’t be for sale.
75% of Reform UK’s donations.
That’s £23m of £30m since 2019.
This is how politics gets bought.
We need a cap on political donations in the next Elections Bill.
Democracy shouldn’t be for sale.
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11 Holocaust survivors have called on Farage to apologise.
They reject “banter” as an excuse.
When survivors say “we’ve seen where words lead”, the point isn’t partisan. It’s a warning about normalisation, minimisation, and public standards.
They reject “banter” as an excuse.
When survivors say “we’ve seen where words lead”, the point isn’t partisan. It’s a warning about normalisation, minimisation, and public standards.
Holocaust survivors call on Nigel Farage to apologise over alleged antisemitic comments
Exclusive: Group’s open letter says Reform UK leader must take responsibility for behaviour as a schoolboy
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
11 Holocaust survivors have called on Farage to apologise.
They reject “banter” as an excuse.
When survivors say “we’ve seen where words lead”, the point isn’t partisan. It’s a warning about normalisation, minimisation, and public standards.
They reject “banter” as an excuse.
When survivors say “we’ve seen where words lead”, the point isn’t partisan. It’s a warning about normalisation, minimisation, and public standards.
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Devolution should mean more democracy, not slower democracy.
If the government wants legitimacy, the cleanest route is vote, then build.
If the government wants legitimacy, the cleanest route is vote, then build.
No 10 to delay four England mayoral elections amid accusations of ‘cancelling democracy’
Ministers will argue that four newly created mayoralties need more time to complete reorganisation
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Devolution should mean more democracy, not slower democracy.
If the government wants legitimacy, the cleanest route is vote, then build.
If the government wants legitimacy, the cleanest route is vote, then build.
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“The danger isn’t just what today’s ministers intend, but what tomorrow’s might inherit and exploit.”
December 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
“The danger isn’t just what today’s ministers intend, but what tomorrow’s might inherit and exploit.”
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"It seems like the banking industry's lobbying paid off."
🎯 Bobby Dean MP got it spot on in the recent Commons debate about the Budget— the govt might have taxed the top 10%, but those with serious money, the 0.1%, the banks and the big corps were the real winners, AGAIN.
🎯 Bobby Dean MP got it spot on in the recent Commons debate about the Budget— the govt might have taxed the top 10%, but those with serious money, the 0.1%, the banks and the big corps were the real winners, AGAIN.
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"It seems like the banking industry's lobbying paid off."
🎯 Bobby Dean MP got it spot on in the recent Commons debate about the Budget— the govt might have taxed the top 10%, but those with serious money, the 0.1%, the banks and the big corps were the real winners, AGAIN.
🎯 Bobby Dean MP got it spot on in the recent Commons debate about the Budget— the govt might have taxed the top 10%, but those with serious money, the 0.1%, the banks and the big corps were the real winners, AGAIN.
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: Time for Change is here!
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Time For Change: The evidence-based policies that can actually fix the immigration system
A new report from prominent migration expert Zoe Gardner has been enthusiastically welcomed by senior Labour backbenchers.
www.anothereurope.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Time for Change is here!
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
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No child deserves to go hungry. Full stop.
But you should know despite all the headlines ⚠️ 70% of cash from scrapping the two‑child limit will go to kids with at least 1 parent in work.
💰 We can afford to lift kids out of poverty if we just tax the super‑rich.
🎙️ @faizashaheen.bsky.social on GMB.
But you should know despite all the headlines ⚠️ 70% of cash from scrapping the two‑child limit will go to kids with at least 1 parent in work.
💰 We can afford to lift kids out of poverty if we just tax the super‑rich.
🎙️ @faizashaheen.bsky.social on GMB.
December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
No child deserves to go hungry. Full stop.
But you should know despite all the headlines ⚠️ 70% of cash from scrapping the two‑child limit will go to kids with at least 1 parent in work.
💰 We can afford to lift kids out of poverty if we just tax the super‑rich.
🎙️ @faizashaheen.bsky.social on GMB.
But you should know despite all the headlines ⚠️ 70% of cash from scrapping the two‑child limit will go to kids with at least 1 parent in work.
💰 We can afford to lift kids out of poverty if we just tax the super‑rich.
🎙️ @faizashaheen.bsky.social on GMB.
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👇🇬🇧🇪🇺"Labour voters want Starmer to ditch Brexit red lines and rejoin EU customs union" #Brexit #EUCustomsUnion #BrexitRedLines
Labour voters want Starmer to rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes
Exclusive: Some 67 per cent of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows
www.independent.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
👇🇬🇧🇪🇺"Labour voters want Starmer to ditch Brexit red lines and rejoin EU customs union" #Brexit #EUCustomsUnion #BrexitRedLines
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#farage
The (likely) next PM of Britain and no one (opposition parties, security services etc) seem to be doing a thing. He is obviously a racist and obviously linked to Russian backing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The (likely) next PM of Britain and no one (opposition parties, security services etc) seem to be doing a thing. He is obviously a racist and obviously linked to Russian backing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#farage
The (likely) next PM of Britain and no one (opposition parties, security services etc) seem to be doing a thing. He is obviously a racist and obviously linked to Russian backing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The (likely) next PM of Britain and no one (opposition parties, security services etc) seem to be doing a thing. He is obviously a racist and obviously linked to Russian backing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It’s a no brainier and yet these cowards can’t bring themselves to make the obvious case for it! In the meanwhile they leave field for charlatan Farage to preach the nonsense about UK autonomy and independence.
Admitting that rejoining the customs union was not “currently” the Government’s official policy, Deputy Prime Minister Mr Lammy did concede that the growth potential of rejoining was “self-evident”
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lamm...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/lamm...
Lammy refuses to rule out Brexit reversal admitting rejoining EU would 'boost UK growth' | LBC
The Deputy PM joined the News Agents as he said that 'our future is inextricably linked to the European Union'
www.lbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It’s a no brainier and yet these cowards can’t bring themselves to make the obvious case for it! In the meanwhile they leave field for charlatan Farage to preach the nonsense about UK autonomy and independence.
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for PR. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for PR. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for PR. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for PR. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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The BBC adds content warnings to old Porridge episodes to reflect changing times.
Farage calls the BBC "woke."
Yet when confronted with his own alleged outdated 70s language, he demands the BBC apologize for its entire catalogue.
Accountability isn't a one-way street. #FarageVsBBC
Farage calls the BBC "woke."
Yet when confronted with his own alleged outdated 70s language, he demands the BBC apologize for its entire catalogue.
Accountability isn't a one-way street. #FarageVsBBC
December 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The BBC adds content warnings to old Porridge episodes to reflect changing times.
Farage calls the BBC "woke."
Yet when confronted with his own alleged outdated 70s language, he demands the BBC apologize for its entire catalogue.
Accountability isn't a one-way street. #FarageVsBBC
Farage calls the BBC "woke."
Yet when confronted with his own alleged outdated 70s language, he demands the BBC apologize for its entire catalogue.
Accountability isn't a one-way street. #FarageVsBBC
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#Farage lying again!
Elections are not cancelled, they’re postponed - and it’s not the same elections.
(But yes it is annoying!)
For someone who wants to be PM #NigelFarage doesn’t seem to understand much!
#ReformUK Ltd.
Elections are not cancelled, they’re postponed - and it’s not the same elections.
(But yes it is annoying!)
For someone who wants to be PM #NigelFarage doesn’t seem to understand much!
#ReformUK Ltd.
December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#Farage lying again!
Elections are not cancelled, they’re postponed - and it’s not the same elections.
(But yes it is annoying!)
For someone who wants to be PM #NigelFarage doesn’t seem to understand much!
#ReformUK Ltd.
Elections are not cancelled, they’re postponed - and it’s not the same elections.
(But yes it is annoying!)
For someone who wants to be PM #NigelFarage doesn’t seem to understand much!
#ReformUK Ltd.
I just signed a petition: QBE: STOP INSURING REFORM UK. #BoycottBloodyInsurance
Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/qb...
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QBE: STOP INSURING REFORM UK
Without insurance, Reform UK cannot function, cannot hold events, and cannot spread its toxic agenda. QBE has a choice: stand with the people and the planet, or stand with the polluters and the purvey...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I just signed a petition: QBE: STOP INSURING REFORM UK. #BoycottBloodyInsurance
Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/qb...
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Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
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December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
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Farage’s party has been handed £9 million.
That’s not anti-establishment. It's politics for sale to the highest bidder.
Billionaires bankroll parties to bend the rules. Tax cuts, weaker worker rights, and culture-wars so it slips through unnoticed.
It shouldn't be this easy to purchase influence.
That’s not anti-establishment. It's politics for sale to the highest bidder.
Billionaires bankroll parties to bend the rules. Tax cuts, weaker worker rights, and culture-wars so it slips through unnoticed.
It shouldn't be this easy to purchase influence.
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Farage’s party has been handed £9 million.
That’s not anti-establishment. It's politics for sale to the highest bidder.
Billionaires bankroll parties to bend the rules. Tax cuts, weaker worker rights, and culture-wars so it slips through unnoticed.
It shouldn't be this easy to purchase influence.
That’s not anti-establishment. It's politics for sale to the highest bidder.
Billionaires bankroll parties to bend the rules. Tax cuts, weaker worker rights, and culture-wars so it slips through unnoticed.
It shouldn't be this easy to purchase influence.