Gary Spence
@limerenceguy.bsky.social
Socialist, theology graduate and a shy extrovert.
Hartlepool, UK
Hartlepool, UK
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NOT JUST WATER! We should also bring energy, Royal Mail, buses, our NHS and every public service we rely on to live into public ownership
Andy Burnham, inaction now will only cost us more down the road
Andy Burnham, inaction now will only cost us more down the road
September 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
NOT JUST WATER! We should also bring energy, Royal Mail, buses, our NHS and every public service we rely on to live into public ownership
Andy Burnham, inaction now will only cost us more down the road
Andy Burnham, inaction now will only cost us more down the road
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Spot on🎯
@pimlicat.bsky.social, CEO of Best for Britain: "I'm really ambitious for our country. I think that we should be doing far, far better than we are.
"We're punching well below our weight, largely because we chose to leave the world's biggest single market."
@pimlicat.bsky.social, CEO of Best for Britain: "I'm really ambitious for our country. I think that we should be doing far, far better than we are.
"We're punching well below our weight, largely because we chose to leave the world's biggest single market."
September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Spot on🎯
@pimlicat.bsky.social, CEO of Best for Britain: "I'm really ambitious for our country. I think that we should be doing far, far better than we are.
"We're punching well below our weight, largely because we chose to leave the world's biggest single market."
@pimlicat.bsky.social, CEO of Best for Britain: "I'm really ambitious for our country. I think that we should be doing far, far better than we are.
"We're punching well below our weight, largely because we chose to leave the world's biggest single market."
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It is not always wise to follow the crowd, but when it comes to water, we should. 90% of countries have their water in public ownership.
Ayoub Khan MP is spot on. Public Ownership is better than a broken system where the public carries the risk while profiteers take all the reward.
Ayoub Khan MP is spot on. Public Ownership is better than a broken system where the public carries the risk while profiteers take all the reward.
September 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM
It is not always wise to follow the crowd, but when it comes to water, we should. 90% of countries have their water in public ownership.
Ayoub Khan MP is spot on. Public Ownership is better than a broken system where the public carries the risk while profiteers take all the reward.
Ayoub Khan MP is spot on. Public Ownership is better than a broken system where the public carries the risk while profiteers take all the reward.
Krystal, I definitely do! 😘
September 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Krystal, I definitely do! 😘
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200,000 people signed the petition for a referendum on water being taken into public ownership.
73 MPs debated the issue in Parliament on Monday. Now it's up to government.
They should listen. We pay for - and depend upon - our water system. Now, it’s time for us to have a say.
73 MPs debated the issue in Parliament on Monday. Now it's up to government.
They should listen. We pay for - and depend upon - our water system. Now, it’s time for us to have a say.
September 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
200,000 people signed the petition for a referendum on water being taken into public ownership.
73 MPs debated the issue in Parliament on Monday. Now it's up to government.
They should listen. We pay for - and depend upon - our water system. Now, it’s time for us to have a say.
73 MPs debated the issue in Parliament on Monday. Now it's up to government.
They should listen. We pay for - and depend upon - our water system. Now, it’s time for us to have a say.
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Our water should serve people, not private profit.
After decades of rip-off bills, polluted waterways and underinvestment in infastructure, it’s time to bring water back into public ownership.
After decades of rip-off bills, polluted waterways and underinvestment in infastructure, it’s time to bring water back into public ownership.
September 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Our water should serve people, not private profit.
After decades of rip-off bills, polluted waterways and underinvestment in infastructure, it’s time to bring water back into public ownership.
After decades of rip-off bills, polluted waterways and underinvestment in infastructure, it’s time to bring water back into public ownership.
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Public ownership is the ONLY way forward for our water companies
"Public control" is not good enough
These assets and their revenue streams must be OWNED BY THE PUBLIC so all profits can be reinvested in fixing infrastructure, stopping leaks and sewage
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
"Public control" is not good enough
These assets and their revenue streams must be OWNED BY THE PUBLIC so all profits can be reinvested in fixing infrastructure, stopping leaks and sewage
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Public ownership is the ONLY way forward for our water companies
"Public control" is not good enough
These assets and their revenue streams must be OWNED BY THE PUBLIC so all profits can be reinvested in fixing infrastructure, stopping leaks and sewage
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
"Public control" is not good enough
These assets and their revenue streams must be OWNED BY THE PUBLIC so all profits can be reinvested in fixing infrastructure, stopping leaks and sewage
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
It is a chat show now. I will stick to watching Channel 4 News.
Newsnight at 7pm on Fridays begin this week.
September 16, 2026 at 8:48 AM
It is a chat show now. I will stick to watching Channel 4 News.
I will definitely have to listen to Virgin Radio UK for this.
Paul Oakenfold is taking over Friday nights on Virgin Radio UK with a new 12 week residency.
radiotoday.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 8:42 AM
I will definitely have to listen to Virgin Radio UK for this.
I voted remain in the EU Referedum. I wish the UK never left the EU. I would love the UK to rejoin the EU as soon as possible. The UK is stronger acting within a bloc of countries within the EU than being alone and weak. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
In the face of Trump's tariffs and turbulence, Canada is building a unique relationship with the EU.
The EU is the UK's closest partner. EU membership is a no-brainer.
The EU is the UK's closest partner. EU membership is a no-brainer.
September 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM
I voted remain in the EU Referedum. I wish the UK never left the EU. I would love the UK to rejoin the EU as soon as possible. The UK is stronger acting within a bloc of countries within the EU than being alone and weak. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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"I just want ministers to get on and bring our water into public ownership now".
Secretary of State Angela Eagle already has the power, AND 568,674 REASONS, to put water companies into Special Administration. So what is she waiting for??
Secretary of State Angela Eagle already has the power, AND 568,674 REASONS, to put water companies into Special Administration. So what is she waiting for??
September 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM
"I just want ministers to get on and bring our water into public ownership now".
Secretary of State Angela Eagle already has the power, AND 568,674 REASONS, to put water companies into Special Administration. So what is she waiting for??
Secretary of State Angela Eagle already has the power, AND 568,674 REASONS, to put water companies into Special Administration. So what is she waiting for??
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As BlueSky's Official Clacton Correspondent, I firmly endorse this message 😂 FINALLY, someone putting CLACTON FIRST!!!
September 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
As BlueSky's Official Clacton Correspondent, I firmly endorse this message 😂 FINALLY, someone putting CLACTON FIRST!!!
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Brighton beach today
September 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Brighton beach today
Scott, I have never watched the non-celebrity episodes before. I will give it a try on the 1st October.
CONFIRMED: The Celebrity Traitors returns with extra-long opening episode at 8pm on Thursday 1st October on BBC One.
September 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Scott, I have never watched the non-celebrity episodes before. I will give it a try on the 1st October.
I am in the United Kingdom @bostonswac.bsky.social and I do support sex work being decriminalised.
Yesterday we held the first ever S-x Worker Pride March in Boston. S-x workers are your neighbors, your community members, and your colleagues, and we are proud of who we are! ☂️
September 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
I am in the United Kingdom @bostonswac.bsky.social and I do support sex work being decriminalised.
That makes sense coming from the socialist idea of collective care to tactically vote.
Interestingly rates of tactical voting (or willingness to consider) are higher when presented with individual parties than asked in the abstract. Though again parties on the left are more likely to say they’d consider it than those on the right.
September 15, 2026 at 1:56 PM
That makes sense coming from the socialist idea of collective care to tactically vote.
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The cost of living crisis isn't over.
Conflict, climate breakdown, and corporate greed will keep putting upwards pressure on prices.
And central banks will keep putting downwards pressure on wages.
graceblakeley.substack.com/p/trumps-war...
Conflict, climate breakdown, and corporate greed will keep putting upwards pressure on prices.
And central banks will keep putting downwards pressure on wages.
graceblakeley.substack.com/p/trumps-war...
Trump’s war keeps escalating. Prices keep rising.
The cost of living crisis isn’t over; plus the economics of tech CEO’s apocalyptic warnings; and why executive pay keeps climbing.
graceblakeley.substack.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM
The cost of living crisis isn't over.
Conflict, climate breakdown, and corporate greed will keep putting upwards pressure on prices.
And central banks will keep putting downwards pressure on wages.
graceblakeley.substack.com/p/trumps-war...
Conflict, climate breakdown, and corporate greed will keep putting upwards pressure on prices.
And central banks will keep putting downwards pressure on wages.
graceblakeley.substack.com/p/trumps-war...
Rosie, I look forward to right-wing media going irate over your satire. 🤣
Reform MP defends billionaire donations, says Reform is a “disruptor” and compares Reform to Jesus.
September 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Rosie, I look forward to right-wing media going irate over your satire. 🤣
Wow! 😍😘
September 15, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Wow! 😍😘
Josiah, their should be a cap on donations. This would be an easy win for Labour to do. Unions donating to political parties should be an exception since they are advocating for the needs of the working class.
On Labour planning to introduce tougher residency requirements in response to Reform's £72m donations, Lib Dem spokesperson Lisa Smart MP said it's "not good enough" and calls for an overall cap.
"We can't keep playing whack-a-mole with each new attempt by Farage to sell out our democracy."
"We can't keep playing whack-a-mole with each new attempt by Farage to sell out our democracy."
September 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Josiah, their should be a cap on donations. This would be an easy win for Labour to do. Unions donating to political parties should be an exception since they are advocating for the needs of the working class.
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My first piece for Zeteo UK! This will be available unpaywalled for all my Substack subscribers from Saturday
September 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
My first piece for Zeteo UK! This will be available unpaywalled for all my Substack subscribers from Saturday
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Most people have experienced little but decline since the financial crisis of 2008.
This slow and steady sense of loss is precisely what drives support for fascism.
But reversing it requires confronting the power of capital - and Burnham won't do that.
open.substack.com/pub/zeteouk/...
This slow and steady sense of loss is precisely what drives support for fascism.
But reversing it requires confronting the power of capital - and Burnham won't do that.
open.substack.com/pub/zeteouk/...
How to Fix a Broken British Economy
Andy Burnham has correctly diagnosed the problem – the country is run in the private rather than the public interest. Here’s what he must do if he really wants to end the blight of neoliberalism.
open.substack.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Most people have experienced little but decline since the financial crisis of 2008.
This slow and steady sense of loss is precisely what drives support for fascism.
But reversing it requires confronting the power of capital - and Burnham won't do that.
open.substack.com/pub/zeteouk/...
This slow and steady sense of loss is precisely what drives support for fascism.
But reversing it requires confronting the power of capital - and Burnham won't do that.
open.substack.com/pub/zeteouk/...
Naomi, it is a start from Labour. But their should be a cap on the maximum amount of money a donor can make and that amount should be a low number.
September 15, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Naomi, it is a start from Labour. But their should be a cap on the maximum amount of money a donor can make and that amount should be a low number.
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I will be in Orlando Oct. 22-24, with availability on the first two days. (Confirmed.) Could also go to Miami on the 22nd 🏝️
September 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I will be in Orlando Oct. 22-24, with availability on the first two days. (Confirmed.) Could also go to Miami on the 22nd 🏝️
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From Berlin to Greece, referendums have been used to keep water in public hands
If Andy Burnham is serious about returning power into the hands of local communities, then a referendum is a powerful way to deliver on that promise
MPs must demand the government give the public a real say
If Andy Burnham is serious about returning power into the hands of local communities, then a referendum is a powerful way to deliver on that promise
MPs must demand the government give the public a real say
September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
From Berlin to Greece, referendums have been used to keep water in public hands
If Andy Burnham is serious about returning power into the hands of local communities, then a referendum is a powerful way to deliver on that promise
MPs must demand the government give the public a real say
If Andy Burnham is serious about returning power into the hands of local communities, then a referendum is a powerful way to deliver on that promise
MPs must demand the government give the public a real say