Sam Lister
@sam-lister.bsky.social
Policy Lead at Chartered Institute of Housing and chair of trustees for Worcester and Herefordshire Citizens Advice. Views my own.
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Since 1975, $79 trillion in wealth has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top 1% — a 1% that now owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
December 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Since 1975, $79 trillion in wealth has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top 1% — a 1% that now owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
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Citizenship stripping has become a political tool for authoritarians to signal their credentials.
No matter how abhorrent someone’s tweets, or views, the idea REMOVING THEIR CITIZENSHIP should be the response is deranged.
Philp & the right in general have lost the plot. #r4today
No matter how abhorrent someone’s tweets, or views, the idea REMOVING THEIR CITIZENSHIP should be the response is deranged.
Philp & the right in general have lost the plot. #r4today
December 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Citizenship stripping has become a political tool for authoritarians to signal their credentials.
No matter how abhorrent someone’s tweets, or views, the idea REMOVING THEIR CITIZENSHIP should be the response is deranged.
Philp & the right in general have lost the plot. #r4today
No matter how abhorrent someone’s tweets, or views, the idea REMOVING THEIR CITIZENSHIP should be the response is deranged.
Philp & the right in general have lost the plot. #r4today
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The damage vaccine sceptics can do to health policy is deeply alarming. For whatever reason COVID melted the brains of a wider group of people, though cranks have always existed. It is genuinely concerning so many are now in public office via Reform.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views
Health minister decries criticism of vaccinations by heads of four authorities as ‘dangerous and utterly irresponsible’
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The damage vaccine sceptics can do to health policy is deeply alarming. For whatever reason COVID melted the brains of a wider group of people, though cranks have always existed. It is genuinely concerning so many are now in public office via Reform.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts.
In 2027, 72 people died due to faulty cladding. No one charged.
Post Office scandal - postmasters fraudulently convicted of crime. Fujitsu still gets public contracts. After 30 years no one charged.
See the pattern of corruption.
In 2027, 72 people died due to faulty cladding. No one charged.
Post Office scandal - postmasters fraudulently convicted of crime. Fujitsu still gets public contracts. After 30 years no one charged.
See the pattern of corruption.
Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds
Survivors urge government to stop using suppliers cited in public inquiry into fire in which 72 people died
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts.
In 2027, 72 people died due to faulty cladding. No one charged.
Post Office scandal - postmasters fraudulently convicted of crime. Fujitsu still gets public contracts. After 30 years no one charged.
See the pattern of corruption.
In 2027, 72 people died due to faulty cladding. No one charged.
Post Office scandal - postmasters fraudulently convicted of crime. Fujitsu still gets public contracts. After 30 years no one charged.
See the pattern of corruption.
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Any politician who gets into office and then does fake ass performative bullshit instead of actually doing something that matters should lose their job on the spot
December 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Any politician who gets into office and then does fake ass performative bullshit instead of actually doing something that matters should lose their job on the spot
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Rather more urgency is needed in this area. Especially with our 'friends' across the pond openly stating they'll support far right groups to undermine liberal democracy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK ministers urged to cap political donations to ‘rebuild voter confidence’
Letter from 19 organisations says a cap would help to protect democracy, weeks after £9m donation to Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Rather more urgency is needed in this area. Especially with our 'friends' across the pond openly stating they'll support far right groups to undermine liberal democracy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Extremely funny to call the pope “holier-than-thou”
December 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Extremely funny to call the pope “holier-than-thou”
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As you settle into Christmas, thousands of Crisis elves are working hard to make sure our services run smoothly, like our friends Lolly Adefope, Indy Lewis & Nova twins did earlier this month.
With temperatures dropping, your help is needed now more than ever. Give now: https://bit.ly/4pcStfZ
With temperatures dropping, your help is needed now more than ever. Give now: https://bit.ly/4pcStfZ
December 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
As you settle into Christmas, thousands of Crisis elves are working hard to make sure our services run smoothly, like our friends Lolly Adefope, Indy Lewis & Nova twins did earlier this month.
With temperatures dropping, your help is needed now more than ever. Give now: https://bit.ly/4pcStfZ
With temperatures dropping, your help is needed now more than ever. Give now: https://bit.ly/4pcStfZ
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UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas.
Trump happily admits fascists and racists to the US.
Visas used as a tool for dominance, intimidation; extract trade and tax concessions; silence critics.
Compliant Govts risk domestic ridicule.
Trump happily admits fascists and racists to the US.
Visas used as a tool for dominance, intimidation; extract trade and tax concessions; silence critics.
Compliant Govts risk domestic ridicule.
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas.
Trump happily admits fascists and racists to the US.
Visas used as a tool for dominance, intimidation; extract trade and tax concessions; silence critics.
Compliant Govts risk domestic ridicule.
Trump happily admits fascists and racists to the US.
Visas used as a tool for dominance, intimidation; extract trade and tax concessions; silence critics.
Compliant Govts risk domestic ridicule.
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Great read. Spread it far and wide. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
The One Percent’s Problem Isn’t Envy. It’s Math.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Great read. Spread it far and wide. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Well, genius, a President is a politician.
The fact you trust a pathologically lying, narcissistic, sociopath tells me a great deal about your poor choices.
The fact you trust a pathologically lying, narcissistic, sociopath tells me a great deal about your poor choices.
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Well, genius, a President is a politician.
The fact you trust a pathologically lying, narcissistic, sociopath tells me a great deal about your poor choices.
The fact you trust a pathologically lying, narcissistic, sociopath tells me a great deal about your poor choices.
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Pssst, did you know it’s our birthday today?🥳️🎁
Freedom from Torture was founded on Christmas Eve in 1985 by Helen Bamber and Amnesty International volunteers for the Care of Victims of Torture.
Will you send us a birthday present of £5?
https://ow.ly/9n2U50XM9po
Freedom from Torture was founded on Christmas Eve in 1985 by Helen Bamber and Amnesty International volunteers for the Care of Victims of Torture.
Will you send us a birthday present of £5?
https://ow.ly/9n2U50XM9po
December 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Pssst, did you know it’s our birthday today?🥳️🎁
Freedom from Torture was founded on Christmas Eve in 1985 by Helen Bamber and Amnesty International volunteers for the Care of Victims of Torture.
Will you send us a birthday present of £5?
https://ow.ly/9n2U50XM9po
Freedom from Torture was founded on Christmas Eve in 1985 by Helen Bamber and Amnesty International volunteers for the Care of Victims of Torture.
Will you send us a birthday present of £5?
https://ow.ly/9n2U50XM9po
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As Labour announce they’ll ban trail hunting, man in Barbour jacket and mustard trousers accuses them of being out of touch with public: www.bbc.com/news/article...
December 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
As Labour announce they’ll ban trail hunting, man in Barbour jacket and mustard trousers accuses them of being out of touch with public: www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Remigration is racism personified. It is deeply concerning that mainstream parties are even considering it as a legitimate policy endeavour. The disintegration of the centre right in the UK and its metamorphosis into a ethno-nationalist entity should be challenged far more than it is.
December 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Remigration is racism personified. It is deeply concerning that mainstream parties are even considering it as a legitimate policy endeavour. The disintegration of the centre right in the UK and its metamorphosis into a ethno-nationalist entity should be challenged far more than it is.
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In the spirit of the Epstein files this is my statement on who funds me.
Hope this clears things up.
Hope this clears things up.
December 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
In the spirit of the Epstein files this is my statement on who funds me.
Hope this clears things up.
Hope this clears things up.
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Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
‘Fat cats’ preying on veterinary practices
Senedd hears private equity firms have been accused of collaring the market in a corporate 'feeding frenzy' that has seen local, independent vets…
www.southwalesargus.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
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An excellent guest post from Nick Bano and Jamie McGowan of Garden Court Chambers on tenants' mechanisms for redress for landlord's wrongful use of possession grounds after the Renters' Rights Act on 1 May 2026. A seasonal gift for housing lawyers and tenants..
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/tena...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/tena...
Tenant redress for abuse of possession grounds under the Renters' Right Act - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
With the introduction of of the new grounds of possession looming – 1 May 2026 – we are very pleased to bring you as a seasonal gift this guest post by Nick Bano, barrister, and Jamie McGowan, pupil, ...
nearlylegal.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
An excellent guest post from Nick Bano and Jamie McGowan of Garden Court Chambers on tenants' mechanisms for redress for landlord's wrongful use of possession grounds after the Renters' Rights Act on 1 May 2026. A seasonal gift for housing lawyers and tenants..
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/tena...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/tena...
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A reminder that this is the same man who has just spent the past week calling all the Jewish victims of his own horrific anti-semitic abuse liars
December 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A reminder that this is the same man who has just spent the past week calling all the Jewish victims of his own horrific anti-semitic abuse liars
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At some point, more Republicans are going to see him as a liability and act.
December 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
At some point, more Republicans are going to see him as a liability and act.
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As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
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Illegal HMOs in breach of planning enforcement can (rightly) face very serious penalties via Proceeds of Crime Act (the rent illegally obtained). In this case £900,000, plus fines and costs.
This works - confiscate any income criminal landlords have received
www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlor...
This works - confiscate any income criminal landlords have received
www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlor...
Landlords who flouted planning rules hit with £900K penalty
News - Helen Gregory - A landlord family has been told to pay more than £900,000 for illegally converting an HMO.
www.landlordzone.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Illegal HMOs in breach of planning enforcement can (rightly) face very serious penalties via Proceeds of Crime Act (the rent illegally obtained). In this case £900,000, plus fines and costs.
This works - confiscate any income criminal landlords have received
www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlor...
This works - confiscate any income criminal landlords have received
www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlor...
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Slides from a Home Office presentation for employers on “earned settlement” — note the case studies: they explicitly play the “good migrant” versus “bad migrant” narrative. Guess which category Sarah, the American, is placed in?
December 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Slides from a Home Office presentation for employers on “earned settlement” — note the case studies: they explicitly play the “good migrant” versus “bad migrant” narrative. Guess which category Sarah, the American, is placed in?
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Here’s Zelenskyy, freely walking in Kupyansk that Russia claimed to have occupied.
So when we talk about “occupied territories in exchange for peace”, what exactly are we talking about.
So when we talk about “occupied territories in exchange for peace”, what exactly are we talking about.
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Here’s Zelenskyy, freely walking in Kupyansk that Russia claimed to have occupied.
So when we talk about “occupied territories in exchange for peace”, what exactly are we talking about.
So when we talk about “occupied territories in exchange for peace”, what exactly are we talking about.
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BREAKING
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from ICE custody
The judge's order represents an immediate affront to senior Trump administration officials, who once vowed Abrego would “never walk America’s streets again.”
www.politico.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
BREAKING
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...