Paul
@tallpaul65.bsky.social
In mourning since 11 February.
60 - keen to Live!
Work: Carer.
Interests: environment, social justice, truck-life, old bikes.
60 - keen to Live!
Work: Carer.
Interests: environment, social justice, truck-life, old bikes.
Why politicians won’t fix affordability www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/01...
Why politicians won’t fix affordability
Across the UK and beyond, politicians talk endlessly about affordability — yet nothing improves.
Why?
Because they are blaming inflation when the real issue is structural income extraction. Rent, mort...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Why politicians won’t fix affordability www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/01...
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This is Nigel Farage on video saying the UK will need insurance-based healthcare. Those are his words, not mine.
Insurance healthcare means paying when you get sick. Serious illness comes with serious bills. For many people that means real financial risk on top of rent food energy and council tax.
Insurance healthcare means paying when you get sick. Serious illness comes with serious bills. For many people that means real financial risk on top of rent food energy and council tax.
December 18, 2025 at 7:12 AM
This is Nigel Farage on video saying the UK will need insurance-based healthcare. Those are his words, not mine.
Insurance healthcare means paying when you get sick. Serious illness comes with serious bills. For many people that means real financial risk on top of rent food energy and council tax.
Insurance healthcare means paying when you get sick. Serious illness comes with serious bills. For many people that means real financial risk on top of rent food energy and council tax.
What will happen if economic growth has come to an end? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/12...
What will happen if economic growth has come to an end?
For 50 years, Western politics has rested on a single promise: growth.
But what if that promise can no longer be kept?
In this video, I ask a question almost no politician dares to face: what happens ...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
What will happen if economic growth has come to an end? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/12...
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Quoted here we have Sharron Davies talking about an FoI filed by the Women's Rights Network.
None of the people who committed these crimes were trans. Not one.
4.8% were cis male staff.
None of the people who committed these crimes were trans. Not one.
4.8% were cis male staff.
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Quoted here we have Sharron Davies talking about an FoI filed by the Women's Rights Network.
None of the people who committed these crimes were trans. Not one.
4.8% were cis male staff.
None of the people who committed these crimes were trans. Not one.
4.8% were cis male staff.
The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID)
Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives.
Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Starmer and terrorism
October 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Starmer and terrorism
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church of England - to rewild its land. Join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Help save nature by rewilding the Church’s massive landholdings!
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church of England - to rewild its land. Join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Housing benefit no longer covers the true cost of private rent – and it’s forcing people into poverty, ill health and homelessness. That’s plain wrong.
I’ve asked the Chancellor to fix it with the Autumn Budget. Will you join me? @crisis-uk.bsky.social
campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/179077/...
I’ve asked the Chancellor to fix it with the Autumn Budget. Will you join me? @crisis-uk.bsky.social
campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/179077/...
Email the Chancellor: restore housing benefit to match the cost of rent | Crisis UK
Rachel Reeves must use the Autumn budget to unfreeze housing benefit. Take action now.
campaigns.crisis.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Housing benefit no longer covers the true cost of private rent – and it’s forcing people into poverty, ill health and homelessness. That’s plain wrong.
I’ve asked the Chancellor to fix it with the Autumn Budget. Will you join me? @crisis-uk.bsky.social
campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/179077/...
I’ve asked the Chancellor to fix it with the Autumn Budget. Will you join me? @crisis-uk.bsky.social
campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/179077/...
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🚨 Outrageous: the UK govt is reportedly ready to make the #NHS pay 25% more for medicines - caving to pressure from Trump and Big Pharma.
Every extra pound handed to drug company bosses is a pound stolen from patient care.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Every extra pound handed to drug company bosses is a pound stolen from patient care.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
NHS could pay 25% more for medicines under plan to end row with drugmakers and Trump
UK ministers preparing to raise payments to end standoff with pharma industry, cited as reason for firms axing British investments
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Outrageous: the UK govt is reportedly ready to make the #NHS pay 25% more for medicines - caving to pressure from Trump and Big Pharma.
Every extra pound handed to drug company bosses is a pound stolen from patient care.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Every extra pound handed to drug company bosses is a pound stolen from patient care.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: community.350.org/petitions/we...
Stand with Indigenous People in Brazil!
Stand with Indigenous People in Brazil as they demand a real seat at the table in the world’s top climate talks. Let’s make sure their voices rise above the fossil fuel lobbyists! Sign the petition no...
community.350.org
October 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: community.350.org/petitions/we...
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The French have occupied Tesla's HQ in France to protest against the ultra rich and their tax dodging.
Be more French.
Be more French.
October 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The French have occupied Tesla's HQ in France to protest against the ultra rich and their tax dodging.
Be more French.
Be more French.
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Protests have broken out across the globe after Israel detained Greta Thunberg’s aid flotilla, with planned demonstrations set to take place in the UK.
Global protests sparked as Israel detains Greta Thunberg in Gaza flotilla raid
www.mirror.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Protests have broken out across the globe after Israel detained Greta Thunberg’s aid flotilla, with planned demonstrations set to take place in the UK.
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I love that Zack Polanski just rolled up to the Labour conference to talk to people outside.
Although, I think it would be even funnier if Keir Starmer tries to retaliate by doing the same at the Green conference. 🤣🤣🤣
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Although, I think it would be even funnier if Keir Starmer tries to retaliate by doing the same at the Green conference. 🤣🤣🤣
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Starmer should have done more to tackle rise of Reform, Green Party leader claims
Zack Polanski is using Labour’s conference to make the case for the Green Party
www.independent.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I love that Zack Polanski just rolled up to the Labour conference to talk to people outside.
Although, I think it would be even funnier if Keir Starmer tries to retaliate by doing the same at the Green conference. 🤣🤣🤣
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Although, I think it would be even funnier if Keir Starmer tries to retaliate by doing the same at the Green conference. 🤣🤣🤣
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Taking a leaf from Reform UK Ltd's book?
What is gonna be said that they don't want the press to know?
What is gonna be said that they don't want the press to know?
September 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Taking a leaf from Reform UK Ltd's book?
What is gonna be said that they don't want the press to know?
What is gonna be said that they don't want the press to know?
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If Democrats cave on this, I will never, ever, ever, ever vote for them ever again. Ever.
oh look, it’s literally the thing i wrote about for @rollingstone.com happening in real time. as we speak. like exactly what i reported, like a carbon copy.
as a reminder, here’s what i said people within the party and trans care advocates believe will most likely happen next.
as a reminder, here’s what i said people within the party and trans care advocates believe will most likely happen next.
September 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If Democrats cave on this, I will never, ever, ever, ever vote for them ever again. Ever.
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1. I've long contended that austerity doesn't save money. It merely transfers costs from one group (the very rich, who would otherwise pay more tax) to others. Last night was a powerful reminder of that. Before I go further, I should say I’m fine. Just a black eye, cuts & bruises, no serious harm. 🧵
September 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
1. I've long contended that austerity doesn't save money. It merely transfers costs from one group (the very rich, who would otherwise pay more tax) to others. Last night was a powerful reminder of that. Before I go further, I should say I’m fine. Just a black eye, cuts & bruises, no serious harm. 🧵
CEOs are earning hundreds of times more than their staff. Tesco’s boss made 431x the average worker last year! 😳 Sign the petition for a maximum wage and help make pay fair you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/it...
It's time for a maximum wage
New data from the High Pay Centre shows that the median FTSE 100 CEO now earns £4.58 million a year – 122 times more than the typical UK worker, with some, like Tesco’s CEO, paid 431 times more than t...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
CEOs are earning hundreds of times more than their staff. Tesco’s boss made 431x the average worker last year! 😳 Sign the petition for a maximum wage and help make pay fair you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/it...
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The Dallas shooter is Joshua Jahn. He ain't a minority. He ain't transgender. He ain't an immigrant. Yet another white kid with a serious gun fixation.
September 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Dallas shooter is Joshua Jahn. He ain't a minority. He ain't transgender. He ain't an immigrant. Yet another white kid with a serious gun fixation.
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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Virgin Active call themselves an LGBTQ+ ally, but decided to ban trans people from using their changing rooms and bathrooms... so we created a new slogan for them 👀
We need to make make as much noise as possible and make Virgin Active feel the pressure.
Will you join us? 👇
goodlaw.social/d922
We need to make make as much noise as possible and make Virgin Active feel the pressure.
Will you join us? 👇
goodlaw.social/d922
September 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Virgin Active call themselves an LGBTQ+ ally, but decided to ban trans people from using their changing rooms and bathrooms... so we created a new slogan for them 👀
We need to make make as much noise as possible and make Virgin Active feel the pressure.
Will you join us? 👇
goodlaw.social/d922
We need to make make as much noise as possible and make Virgin Active feel the pressure.
Will you join us? 👇
goodlaw.social/d922
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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Quarter of UK university physics departments at risk of closing.
Consequence of policies of successive govts, real cut in university income, hard to recruit foreign students.
Science subjects cut as they require heavy investment. Skills shortages will deepen.
Consequence of policies of successive govts, real cut in university income, hard to recruit foreign students.
Science subjects cut as they require heavy investment. Skills shortages will deepen.
Quarter of UK university physics departments at risk of closing, survey finds
Four out of five making staff cuts as physicists say findings are ‘great concern’ for UK’s leadership in important areas
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Quarter of UK university physics departments at risk of closing.
Consequence of policies of successive govts, real cut in university income, hard to recruit foreign students.
Science subjects cut as they require heavy investment. Skills shortages will deepen.
Consequence of policies of successive govts, real cut in university income, hard to recruit foreign students.
Science subjects cut as they require heavy investment. Skills shortages will deepen.
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7.5 million people in the UK already live in food poverty, and food prices are spiralling with inflation.
Price protections can help ensure people are able to feed their families. The UK government must work with supermarkets to ensure prices are affordable.
Price protections can help ensure people are able to feed their families. The UK government must work with supermarkets to ensure prices are affordable.
September 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
7.5 million people in the UK already live in food poverty, and food prices are spiralling with inflation.
Price protections can help ensure people are able to feed their families. The UK government must work with supermarkets to ensure prices are affordable.
Price protections can help ensure people are able to feed their families. The UK government must work with supermarkets to ensure prices are affordable.