@sandgrownboy.bsky.social
Allotment gardener at over 55°N. Exasperated Labour member, struggling DIYer, careful budgeter. One time cyclist. I’m not selling anything, not touting a business. Not buying nothing neither. Just doing the social. Tend to follow UK based blueskers
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David Davis said there wouldn't be a single downside to Brexit.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
The Davis Downside Dossier
David Davis famously said there would be no downsides to Brexit only considerable upsides - so we started recording them.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
David Davis said there wouldn't be a single downside to Brexit.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
Yorkshire Bylines recorded >2,000 of them from 2021-4.
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The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
🚨Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism. We must come together - cross party - to stop any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom
youtu.be/QdD9LaAN19A?...
youtu.be/QdD9LaAN19A?...
Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy - We must fight any attempt to undermine it
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
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Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
Global Black Friday Strikes Against Amazon Target 'Techno-Authoritarian' Assault on Workers | Common Dreams
"We are joining Make Amazon Pay to demand the most basic rights: safety, dignity, and the chance to go home alive," said one Amazon worker from India.
www.commondreams.org
November 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
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The real 'benefit scroungers' are companies paying crap wages ...
meme via @spottednewsoff.bsky.social
meme via @spottednewsoff.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The real 'benefit scroungers' are companies paying crap wages ...
meme via @spottednewsoff.bsky.social
meme via @spottednewsoff.bsky.social
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100,000 signatures! A milestone which means there will be a debate in Parliament.
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our democracy, and to hold those responsible to account.
So don't stop now, keep shareing!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our democracy, and to hold those responsible to account.
So don't stop now, keep shareing!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
100,000 signatures! A milestone which means there will be a debate in Parliament.
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our democracy, and to hold those responsible to account.
So don't stop now, keep shareing!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our democracy, and to hold those responsible to account.
So don't stop now, keep shareing!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Today's national march for Palestine is about to begin. There's still time to join the rally on Whitehall. ☮️
November 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Today's national march for Palestine is about to begin. There's still time to join the rally on Whitehall. ☮️
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A lone policeman stands watch on Manchester's deserted dockside during a strike, December 1970. (Mirrorpix/@manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
November 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A lone policeman stands watch on Manchester's deserted dockside during a strike, December 1970. (Mirrorpix/@manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
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"We believe recent events underscore the urgency of this issue."
November 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"We believe recent events underscore the urgency of this issue."
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Can’t remember budget ‘case studies’ ever being quite so funny. Especially in newspapers that recently anointed Liz Truss a fiscal genius.
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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November 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Can’t remember budget ‘case studies’ ever being quite so funny. Especially in newspapers that recently anointed Liz Truss a fiscal genius.
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Our privatised water system is broken, and the next Water Bill could lock in more of the same.If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again. I’ve written to my MP. You can do the same in 2 minutes: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to oppose another water industry stitch-up
Our privatised water system is broken, and the next Water Bill could lock in more of the same.
If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again.
I’ve written to my MP. You can do the ...
actionnetwork.org
November 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our privatised water system is broken, and the next Water Bill could lock in more of the same.If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again. I’ve written to my MP. You can do the same in 2 minutes: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
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"Civilians remain under relentless attack, and the genocide has never truly stopped, it continues but with far less attention, far fewer condemnations, and almost no accountability from the international community."
memes via Jews Against Genocide & Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
memes via Jews Against Genocide & Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
November 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
"Civilians remain under relentless attack, and the genocide has never truly stopped, it continues but with far less attention, far fewer condemnations, and almost no accountability from the international community."
memes via Jews Against Genocide & Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
memes via Jews Against Genocide & Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
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Why not the UK
"Spain just made history by proving what many thought impossible — the entire country ran on 100% renewable energy for an entire weekday. Solar, wind & hydropower together carried the nation’s energy needs, with not a single fossil fuel source in use for that day."
via Mechanical Mind
"Spain just made history by proving what many thought impossible — the entire country ran on 100% renewable energy for an entire weekday. Solar, wind & hydropower together carried the nation’s energy needs, with not a single fossil fuel source in use for that day."
via Mechanical Mind
November 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Why not the UK
"Spain just made history by proving what many thought impossible — the entire country ran on 100% renewable energy for an entire weekday. Solar, wind & hydropower together carried the nation’s energy needs, with not a single fossil fuel source in use for that day."
via Mechanical Mind
"Spain just made history by proving what many thought impossible — the entire country ran on 100% renewable energy for an entire weekday. Solar, wind & hydropower together carried the nation’s energy needs, with not a single fossil fuel source in use for that day."
via Mechanical Mind
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Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
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“Around 200 people protested peacefully outside during the opening of the challenge - with scores of them silently holding up signs saying ‘I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.’ Several sign-holders were then arrested by police.”
We must challenge these attacks on free speech and protest.
We must challenge these attacks on free speech and protest.
Palestine Action like the Suffragettes, court told
Lawyers for the group say the government's ban is unprecedented, as they launch a legal challenge.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
“Around 200 people protested peacefully outside during the opening of the challenge - with scores of them silently holding up signs saying ‘I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.’ Several sign-holders were then arrested by police.”
We must challenge these attacks on free speech and protest.
We must challenge these attacks on free speech and protest.
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More calls to bring Merseyrail back into public ownership www.birkenhead.news/more-calls-t...
More calls to bring Merseyrail back into public ownership
Further calls have been made to bring Merseyrail back into public ownership as all options are being considered for train services in the region. The company, owned by firms Serco…
www.birkenhead.news
November 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
More calls to bring Merseyrail back into public ownership www.birkenhead.news/more-calls-t...
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Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
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The petition: ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ has now passed 70,000 signatures.
Let’s get it to over 100,O00 by the weekend!
Please sign and share widely.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
The petition: ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ has now passed 70,000 signatures.
Let’s get it to over 100,O00 by the weekend!
Please sign and share widely.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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The petition: ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ has now passed 70,000 signatures.
Let’s get it to over 100,O00 by the weekend!
Please sign and share widely.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
The petition: ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ has now passed 70,000 signatures.
Let’s get it to over 100,O00 by the weekend!
Please sign and share widely.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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"Iowa City eliminated bus fares in August 2023 with a goal of lowering emissions from cars and encouraging people to take public transit...
Ridership has surpassed prepandemic levels by 18 percent. Bus drivers say they’re navigating less congested streets."
Ridership has surpassed prepandemic levels by 18 percent. Bus drivers say they’re navigating less congested streets."
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"Iowa City eliminated bus fares in August 2023 with a goal of lowering emissions from cars and encouraging people to take public transit...
Ridership has surpassed prepandemic levels by 18 percent. Bus drivers say they’re navigating less congested streets."
Ridership has surpassed prepandemic levels by 18 percent. Bus drivers say they’re navigating less congested streets."
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Remember, next time you sing the anthem, or attend a jubilee party, or visit a food bank for that matter: all this is funded by austerity...
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Remember, next time you sing the anthem, or attend a jubilee party, or visit a food bank for that matter: all this is funded by austerity...
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*Kafka turns in his grave*
November 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
*Kafka turns in his grave*
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Dr Assal Rad—
"Today, the world’s leading human rights org said the genocide is not over.
"Naturally, Western media has completely ignored it, because why would this be newsworthy?"
"Today, the world’s leading human rights org said the genocide is not over.
"Naturally, Western media has completely ignored it, because why would this be newsworthy?"
November 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Dr Assal Rad—
"Today, the world’s leading human rights org said the genocide is not over.
"Naturally, Western media has completely ignored it, because why would this be newsworthy?"
"Today, the world’s leading human rights org said the genocide is not over.
"Naturally, Western media has completely ignored it, because why would this be newsworthy?"