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Trump's attacks on the Department of Education should remind us never to elect to high office anyone without a stake in society. We suffered the same in the UK from 2010, when people who used private healthcare and private schools ripped up public services.

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Austerity is a political choice. UK govt gave £70.6bn tax relief on pension contributions. 63% went to 6m 40%/45% tax rate payers. 37% to 28.1m basic rate taxpayers. By fixing the relief at 20% for all Govt can reduce inequalities and have £14.5bn spare. End tax perks of the rich.

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There is no shame in requiring benefits due to disability or ill health. There is shame in cutting benefits instead of taxing the rich.

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The poignant fading out of another part of my youth...

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There’s a big difference between wanting “a peace deal” and “wanting a piece” deal. #Ukraine

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I have a number of kids, and some grandkids, I'm with Akala on this one...

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We’re really pleased to announce that our 2025 Byline Festival will be held at Keele University on 11-13 July. Early bird tickets are available for a very limited time at: bylinefestival.com

submitted 38 days ago • 10 comments

Britain's economy is being held back by the housing crisis, a lack of affordable childcare and an NHS on the point of collapse. Not because there isn't a third runway at Heathrow.

submitted 43 days ago • 4 comments

As we approach #FollowBackFriday, we should remember that the aim of the #FBPE movement is closer integration with Europe. So if you are #ProEU, then I want to follow you. It will take time, we must be patient, but we have lost so much. #FBR #NAFO #Resist #AntiFascist

submitted 49 days ago • 4 comments

Not all billionaires... www.france24.com/en/americas/...

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Has there ever been a worse time to be a Tesla salesperson in Germany?

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The UK’s housing costs are sucking life out of our economy youtu.be/yMB9HsJCWmg?... The UK has housing costs 44% more than in similar countries. That means instead of fueling growth and providing for children, the younger people who pay these costs are fueling growing inequality.

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'Mission (Im)possible - How to Reclaim Britain’s Future? In Conversation with Torsten Bell MP'. Highly topical discussion on tackling economic challenges & building a fairer society. 🗓️ 23.01.2025 ⏲️ 16:00 - 17:30 📍Uni of Leeds Booking essential - lssi.leeds.ac.uk @torstenbell.bsky.social

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That Liz Truss cease and desist letter in full. She has gone completely loco. Such a brave free speech warrior 🥬🥬🥬

submitted 63 days ago • 95 comments

Climate Christmas Consequences . . .

submitted 68 days ago • 3 comments

Sure it was shit. Yeah it cost billions and achieved sweet FA. But at least they owned the "wokes". (AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?)

submitted 68 days ago • 87 comments

The "we've got no money" nonsense is destroying this country. Free flu vaccination for the over 50s was scrapped by the Tories in 2023. The Labour government didn't restore it. The cost of few million is dwarfed by the costs of hospitals clogged with flu patients many over 50. Madness!

submitted 69 days ago • 6 comments

If you're a UK adult, why not join the 2,000,000+ of us already making a difference in the largest UK health research programme? link below... study.ourfuturehealth.org.uk/welcome?utm_...

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The right-wing Daily Express asks its readers to vote on whether Nigel Farage should be the US ambassador. My left-of-centre friends, take the poll and upset their desired outcome. www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...

submitted 82 days ago • 13 comments

'bout right...

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There comes a point in all our lives where we throw ourselves on the humanity of others. Houses burn down, partners die, homes flood, cars get stolen... Think of the response you'd want in those moments - and consider how you'd respond to those who came to you. Farage wants hate instead of that.

submitted 86 days ago • 4 comments

"Economics Editor for the Spectator" is not the same as "economist", she's an agenda-driven propagandist.

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

I am completely up to date with my vaccinations. I do this to protect myself, my children my grandchildren and others close who are immune comprimised. #VaccinesSaveLives

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This is brilliant...

submitted 87 days ago • 3 comments

Brexit the Elephant is writing his Christmas Cards in front of the fire. “Merry Christmas to EU, Sir Keir. Love from Brexit the Elephant xx” “Wishing you a prosperous 2025, Rachel Reeves, back inside the Single Market. xx” #BrexitTheElephant #EU #RejoinEU

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

Can't we just stand outside, bang pans and clap for them on a Thursday?

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

"I can't see a model for the future of humanity that I like coming out of China, India or The States. But I can see it in Europe."

submitted 91 days ago • 42 comments

It's #FollowBackFriday and so...if you are #ProEU and #FBPE in the UK, think #Brexshit has been a disaster, support Ukraine #SlavaUkraini, detest Farage and Trump et al, and are a #Resister...I want to follow you. Like, ReSkeet, Comment, Follow and Follow Back. #LeftiesOfTheWorldUnite

submitted 91 days ago • 8 comments

"British police arrest environmental protestors at nearly three times the global average rate, research has found.."

submitted 92 days ago • 4 comments

Boosting this - please do get in touch if you're keen to sign.

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This cartoon from last year is by David Pope. Suffice to say, it's not about murders. (although it actually kinda is...) #fossilheads

submitted 104 days ago • 2 comments

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submitted 105 days ago • 1 comment

Kemi Badenoch tells Keir Starmer that "we had a Budget in March this year and tractors were not blockading the streets of Whitehall afterwards." Anyway, here's the 'go slow' protest by farmers that blockaded the streets around Parliament following the Conservative Government's last Budget in March

submitted 106 days ago • 100 comments

science

submitted 107 days ago • 1 comment