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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · 1d

It is as well.

Wigs only still exist to intimidate people that aren't posh and don't understand their fancy dress.

A wank rag would be a step up. At least it would have a practical use.

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Netpol @netpol.org · Jul 29

Netpol has updated and expanded our guidance on the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action, in response to the many questions we received. This includes fundraising for prisoners, criticising the ban and differences in the way offences are dealt with in Scotland netpol.org/2025/06/26/p...

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · 26d

You're right about the both sides. You wouldn't do both sides of racism, so don't do it with the anti-trans hate!

If you replace trans with another form of discrimination and you sound like you should be protesting outside a hotel...

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · 27d

Superb article. Needs to be said.

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · 27d

I think the policy for the Friend is more:

Letters page - everyone. Quakers for Israel etc.

Articles: sensible.

I haven't seen them do an article with anti-trans hate yet. Could be wrong.

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Sep 4

Great to see you having a proper go.

Hope to see you supporting @weownit.org.uk!

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Sep 4

Amazing pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta today.

It sucks that my favourite sport is getting disrupted... but not as much as the genocide Israel is perpetrating.

Brilliant to see cycling paying the price for it's sport-washing. Bahrain, UAE & INEOS etc I hope you are next!

#Vuelta25

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Sep 2

Almost as if trans rights is something that most people want?!?!

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Aug 13

LETS GO!

Netpol @netpol.org · Aug 13

The state’s crackdown on arms trade protests shows moral pressure is no longer enough—it’s time to target the war machine at its source, argues Netpol's Kevin Blowe freedomnews.org.uk/2025/08/13/b...

Beyond civil disobedience: Why the Palestine Action ban demands an even bolder response - Freedom News

The state’s crackdown on arms trade protests shows moral pressure is no longer enough—it’s time to target the war machine at its source ~ Kevin Blowe ~ As perhaps it was intended to, the 5 July ban on...

freedomnews.org.uk

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Aug 5

Absolute standard behaviour.

I know someone who this happened to as well. Except his ex was more senior so he got the full dawn raid treatment.

This case shows the complaints don't work, courts don't work. Then the police get arsey when they are tried by the media.

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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · Aug 4

REVEALED: DSEI, the UK's largest arms fair, have quietly removed Israel from the list of 'International Pavilions' on its website.

Israel was listed as exhibiting in April but was removed in July.

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jul 30

Blinne gonna get you government.

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jul 25

Amazing. Hopefully we can make it to @transpridebrighton.bsky.social too next year. Yunno, the original.

I am sure @brightonquakers.bsky.social would be keen to join in.

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jul 17

Not the biggest fan of the police?

Good at running shit?

Well now, we have something for you.

Netpol @netpol.org · Jul 16

Netpol is seeking experienced campaigners to work alongside our staff team as members of our volunteer Operations Group, making crucial decisions about resources, planning strategies, and helping us build relationships with social movements. Is this you? netpol.org/2025/07/16/d...

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Netpol @netpol.org · Jul 4

This morning had been extremely serious for the future of protest rights, but it's still really hard not to laugh at the respected lawyer who presented South Africa's case to the International Court of Justice talking about a new protest group called 'Yvette Cooper'

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Netpol @netpol.org · Jul 9

"Westminster continues to exist inside a bubble: one where fringe groups like ‘We Believe in Israel’ and loud partisan cranks like Lord Walney are heard... but where the anger and resentment across Britain about the massacre of children in Gaza, every night on our television screens, is ignored"

Netpol @netpol.org · Jul 8

Will the ban on Palestine Action terrify enough people into silence? A piece by Netpol's Campaigns Coordinator for @freedompress.bsky.social freedomnews.org.uk/2025/07/08/w...

Will the ban on Palestine Action terrify enough people into silence? - Freedom News

The proscription is part of a wider push to stifle dissent in an increasingly authoritarian Britain ~ Kevin Blowe ~ The repression of political dissent in Britain has been escalating for years: first ...

freedomnews.org.uk

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jul 8

I would rather give my money to you than TNT by a factor a about a million.

All three of your an inspirational and actually have interesting things to say. As opposed to lots of cycling coverage that says dull things in a very excited way.

Cannot wait.

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Free Tibet @freetibet.org · Jul 2

🚨BREAKING His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama confirms continued reincarnations and reaffirms that Tibetans will have the sole authority to recognise all future Dalai Lamas.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · Jun 24

We have deep concerns about government plans to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.

Nonviolent protest, and even acts of vandalism, should not be labelled as terrorism. Civil disobedience has been a powerful force for positive social change.

www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Quakers speak out against proposed terrorist proscription of Palestine Action

Quakers in Britain have voiced deep concerns about the government’s plan to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000.

www.quaker.org.uk

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jun 28

Really depressing and really good. Wish Brighton Greens had had more policial nouse when they had more control of the council and rush the cycle lanes at the beginning of their term.

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jun 27

Andrew also pointed out that Mandela's views on Israel would mean that he would be prevented from joining the Labour party today.

Says it all really.

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jun 27

Want to know what it's like to be called a terrorist by the UK Government and then vindicated by history?

I asked former ANC MP @andrewfeinstein.bsky.social.

Don't think it will take as long to be prooved right this time @palaction.bsky.social.

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jun 27

How would you like MY MONEY?

Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jun 27

In 2017, we broke into a BAE Systems airfield to stop jets from going to bomb Yemen.

Our lenient treatment exposes the @palaction.bsky.social ban for what it is: racist and politically motivated.

Reverend Woody & I for @novaramedia.com.

novaramedia.com/2025/06/27/w...

We Also Broke Into an Airbase to Stop War Crimes. Thankfully, We Were Two Nice White Boys | Novara Media

In 2017, we broke into a BAE Systems airfield to stop jets from going to bomb Yemen, write Sam Walton and Daniel Woodhouse. Our lenient treatment exposes the Palestine Action ban for what it is: racis...

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Sam Walton @samwalton.bsky.social · Jun 25

As of Monday showing this film could be illegal, if @palaction.bsky.social is proscribed.

It'd be TERRIBLE if someone in say, Ireland, starting hosting this film. Then people could watch it using a VPN.

Let's make sure this doesn't happen!

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