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It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

submitted 18 days ago • 2236 comments

Get. Him. Out. Of. Our. Government.

submitted 18 days ago • 2867 comments

This is tragic - and starkly highlights the effect of delays to special educational needs plans and delays with CAMHS - 'chronic underfunding over 15 years alongside pressures on mental health services' which impact the recruiting of enough psychiatrists.

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NEW: The Labour Government has been accused of 'standing in the way' of international law after a former Foreign Office official made a series of bombshell allegations about behind-the-scenes manipulation around weapons exports to Israel www.thenational.scot/news/2492392...

submitted 30 days ago • 2 comments

"We've just had news that Ontario, which is the biggest province in Canada, has banned US firms from govt contracts, & have dumped a deal they had with Starlink"

submitted 37 days ago • 3 comments

Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”

submitted 37 days ago • 1094 comments

Despite the ceasefire in Gaza, the West Bank is still occupied by Israeli forces. Here they are storming the town of Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit.

submitted 50 days ago • 1 comment

Sky news says this is 'A historic moment' as ceasefire is announced and that the international community must ensure there is long term peace in the region. #Gaza

submitted 56 days ago • 0 comments

Extremely sad, a tragedy that should not have happened.

submitted 63 days ago • 0 comments

France’s President Macron stated that Elon Musk is "directly intervening in elections, including Germany" and "supporting a new reactionary international." At least 3 other European leaders Olaf Scholz, Keir Starmer & Jonas Gahr Støre have called out Musk in last 24 hours.

submitted 65 days ago • 612 comments

"Elon Musk’s Dishonest Demagogy on Grooming Gangs" "Musk has a very distorted understanding of British politics, and yet he’s got a megaphone,” said Robert Ford, a professor of politics at the University of Manchester.

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Israelis protested outside the Defence Ministry headquarters yesterday to condemn Israel's war in Gaza and to demand the release of hostages. www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea... english.news.cn/20250107/164...

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Brexit Curse British food sales to Europe plummeted by a fifth since 2018. In real terms exports down 20%; imports down 11%. With divergence in environmental, animal care standards, this market won't be recovered. UK isn't the 51st state. Must rejoin the EU. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

submitted 65 days ago • 15 comments

My view on the threat posed to Labour by those in the party, who are undermining the party’s broad church. “There’s a threat lurking right underneath Labour’s nose – and it’s from the left.”

submitted 65 days ago • 6 comments

Well deserved.

submitted 71 days ago • 0 comments

In 2024, hundreds of thousands of children in London received free school meals. Many young Londoners would otherwise have gone hungry. As we enter 2025, let's never forget that while politics can be frustrating, it can have a huge impact, offering much-needed hope to those who need it most.

submitted 71 days ago • 17 comments

Democide in our times In England 300,000 people a year die prematurely awaiting hospital appointment. Govts find money for wars, corporate bailouts/subsidies, tax cuts for the rich but neglect healthcare. Old, poor sacrificed to the gods of neoliberalism. Casualties of class war. archive.ph/NWX2g

submitted 71 days ago • 64 comments

Astounding. Incorrect police action followed by actual damage during a protest.

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HMRC says it failed to collect around £500bn in tax since 2010. Others says £1,400bn. £570bn held by UK residents in financial accounts in tax havens. Tax dodged. Companies dodge taxes by profit shifting to low/no tax havens. No HMRC estimates. Govts hit the poor, don't upset corporations/rich.

submitted 73 days ago • 36 comments

RIP Jimmy Carter, former US president, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to avoid conflict around the world.

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UK's regressive tax system. Poorest 10% of households paid 48% of income in tax; richest 10% paid 39%. Poorest 10% paying 12% of income in VAT; richest 10% pay 3%. Council tax: Poorest 10% paying 7%; richest 10% pay 1.2%. No govt plans to end inequity. equalitytrust.org.uk/news/press-r...

submitted 73 days ago • 99 comments

#Warcrimes #EthnicCleansing

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Muslim Women’s Network MWNUK report found evidence of inequalities in how the criminal justice system responds to Muslim women who faced violence & abuse. They weren’t taken seriously, with lack of cultural understanding in the justice system hyphenonline.com/2024/12/17/h... #domesticviolence

submitted 75 days ago • 0 comments

UK Minister ‘surprised’ Fujitsu hasn’t done more to help victims of Post Office scandal. Promises are worthless. It helped the Post Office prosecute innocent postmasters, got £1.5bn from the Horizon contract. Must prosecute Fujitsu, its directors for conspiracy www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...

submitted 75 days ago • 44 comments

Labour axes doctor apprenticeships. One university offering medical apprenticeships looked at factors like postcode, school, household income & ethnicity. Widening participation for under-represented people is important but not seen to be by the government! www.telegraph.co.uk/money/jobs/l...

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

Where is #Santa ? Find out via Norad Santa tracker. www.noradsanta.org/en/map

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Happy #SocialistSunday Socialism: a system that is for the many, not the few.

submitted 80 days ago • 1 comment

Bosnia has a higher pension than the UK. Bosnia!

submitted 82 days ago • 46 comments

'Labour didn’t come to office with a radical or redistributive agenda'.

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

Labour MPs have headed home to try & get a Christmas break, many asking, after the marvellous relief only weeks ago of getting rid of the Tories, why are we so quickly alienating section after section of our support? This is an interesting commentary. bylinetimes.com/2024/12/20/k...

submitted 81 days ago • 13 comments

Welcome to British politics where we define political class according to lunch preference. Meat is right wing. Sandwiches are left wing. Eating a bacon sandwich wrong is a career ender.

submitted 90 days ago • 10 comments

! www.ft.com/content/2262...

submitted 82 days ago • 34 comments

Caroline Lucas, "So many MPs would have put their own names on the line in campaigns with WASPI women" "Keir Starmer was standing alongside WASPI women as recently as 2022" "To see Labour turn their back on WASPI women is completely wrong" "3 million WASPI women will vote"

submitted 84 days ago • 12 comments

Good morning friends!🌸 May your day bloom with joy, positivity, and endless possibilities like this beautiful flower 🌼 🌸

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

Stop UK arms sales to Israel - to a regime that's killing children - John McDonnell MP in parliament today. This is a great speech - all other MPs should be paying attention to this vital matter. #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #arms #StopArmingIsrael

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

Newsnight address homelessness Simon Clarke, "It's not just a question of money" Victoria Derbyshire, "It's political will, we saw it during covid" Baroness Chakrabarti, "We have failed in a bipartisan way.. I live in one of the richest countries on earth, homelessness does not need to happen"

submitted 86 days ago • 12 comments

Clive Myrie, "How does the Labour government explain this decision?" Hannah Miller, "Liz Kendall doesn't think that these women experienced financial hardship directly as a result"

submitted 85 days ago • 8 comments

@reuters.com and @news.sky.com are reporting sources briefed on Gaza ceasefire talks say a deal is expected to be signed in the coming days. #Gaza

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Happy #SocialistSunday everyone

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BBC News - Five words that changed the Sara Sharif murder trial www.bbc.com/news/article... honestly this is a really difficult read & something that messes with your head,but just try because if her story isn't told there are still too many in the same circumstances & situations.....😥

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So important for @childrenssociety.bsky.social to share our voice on the shocking murder of Sara Sharif In this interview @markrusselluk.bsky.social shared that children’s social care needs more resource, all working in the sector have to be curious & the safeguarding of all children is paramount

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The tragic death of Sara Sharif highlights the important role schools can play in spotting abuse. I was home schooled for a period of time and I can confirm that authorities do not perform vigorous enough checks to make sure that the home environment is a safe one! 💔

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