@brucethepensioner.bsky.social
Husband, father, grandfather, socialist, humanist, republican ( not the American sort), still making memories. Welshman doing missionary work in Bolton 😂.💚 🩵
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Today MPs debated the Representation of the People Bill.
Together with friends at @compassoffice.bsky.social and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, we brought 34 alarm clocks to Westminster to send them a loud message: it's time to wake up! ⏰
Our democracy is in crisis. We need fair votes now.
Together with friends at @compassoffice.bsky.social and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, we brought 34 alarm clocks to Westminster to send them a loud message: it's time to wake up! ⏰
Our democracy is in crisis. We need fair votes now.
September 2, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Today MPs debated the Representation of the People Bill.
Together with friends at @compassoffice.bsky.social and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, we brought 34 alarm clocks to Westminster to send them a loud message: it's time to wake up! ⏰
Our democracy is in crisis. We need fair votes now.
Together with friends at @compassoffice.bsky.social and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, we brought 34 alarm clocks to Westminster to send them a loud message: it's time to wake up! ⏰
Our democracy is in crisis. We need fair votes now.
On Monday 14th September, MPs are debating whether there should be a referendum on who owns England's water. I've just asked my MP to attend and support giving us a say. Take 2mins to email your MP: weownit.org.uk/act-now/deba... @weownit.org.uk
Give the public a say on who owns our water - email your MP
Public ownership of water is popular. MPs must give us a say on who owns our water.
weownit.org.uk
August 29, 2026 at 7:28 PM
On Monday 14th September, MPs are debating whether there should be a referendum on who owns England's water. I've just asked my MP to attend and support giving us a say. Take 2mins to email your MP: weownit.org.uk/act-now/deba... @weownit.org.uk
13 MILLION adults in England are locked out of an NHS dentist, and preventable tooth decay is the #1 reason kids end up in hospital.
No more dental deserts. No more DIY dentistry.
Sign the petition now to tell our new PM to fix NHS dentistry for good:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fi...
No more dental deserts. No more DIY dentistry.
Sign the petition now to tell our new PM to fix NHS dentistry for good:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fi...
Fix and fund NHS Dentistry NOW!
Thirteen MILLION of us are still locked out of dental care. After two years of ministers promising to finally fix NHS dentistry, shocking new data just revealed that almost nothing has changed.
That ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
August 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM
13 MILLION adults in England are locked out of an NHS dentist, and preventable tooth decay is the #1 reason kids end up in hospital.
No more dental deserts. No more DIY dentistry.
Sign the petition now to tell our new PM to fix NHS dentistry for good:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fi...
No more dental deserts. No more DIY dentistry.
Sign the petition now to tell our new PM to fix NHS dentistry for good:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fi...
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Spot on, the bible is hundreds of pages of bullshit, lies, murder, slavery and misogyny.
August 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Spot on, the bible is hundreds of pages of bullshit, lies, murder, slavery and misogyny.
Jeff Bezos has just been crowned the world's third richest person...while Amazon dodges billions in tax. Right now, governments are negotiating new global tax rules. Tell the UK Government: don't cave to the super-rich. 38d.gs/n9zw
Stand up to Trump and Bezos: stronger tax rules NOW
Jeff Bezos has just been crowned the world's third richest person...while Amazon dodges billions in tax. Right now, governments are negotiating new global tax rules. Tell the UK Government: don't cave...
38d.gs
August 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Jeff Bezos has just been crowned the world's third richest person...while Amazon dodges billions in tax. Right now, governments are negotiating new global tax rules. Tell the UK Government: don't cave to the super-rich. 38d.gs/n9zw
The Iran war is making everything more expensive for us, but some companies are cashing in. Don't think that's right? Sign the petition now demanding they are taxed more on their record profits to help us all with the cost of living. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ra...
Sign the Urgent Petition - End this rip-off
People in the UK are struggling to get by while some corporations are set to announce record high profits on the back of the Iran war. Join the campaign to demand these war profiteers are taxed so we ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
August 7, 2026 at 8:58 AM
The Iran war is making everything more expensive for us, but some companies are cashing in. Don't think that's right? Sign the petition now demanding they are taxed more on their record profits to help us all with the cost of living. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ra...
Thames Water CEO went unchallenged on the BBC on the claim that public ownership means water investment competes with health and defence. This is a myth! Every penny of investment comes from BILLS. Take 2 mins to complain to Ofcom and the BBC vist.ly/5d5xb
Ofcom and BBC, correct the record: Thames Water CEO misled the public about public ownership
Thames Water CEO lied about public ownership on the BBC. It is time Ofcom and the BBC corrected the record
vist.ly
August 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Thames Water CEO went unchallenged on the BBC on the claim that public ownership means water investment competes with health and defence. This is a myth! Every penny of investment comes from BILLS. Take 2 mins to complain to Ofcom and the BBC vist.ly/5d5xb
I've signed this petition calling for all workers to be protected from insecure contracts like zero-hours. Ministers are running a consultation on this right now. Can you add your name before the deadline? www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stamp out zero-hours contracts: protect all workers from exploitation
The government has launched a consultation on guaranteed hours.
Sign this petition asking them to stand firm on their pledge to tackle insecure work and ban exploitative zero-hours contracts.
www.megaphone.org.uk
August 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
I've signed this petition calling for all workers to be protected from insecure contracts like zero-hours. Ministers are running a consultation on this right now. Can you add your name before the deadline? www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/st...
We're asking the new Democracy Minister to make the Representation of the People Bill truly transformative for our democracy. Please sign our letter!
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/196341/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/196341/...
The New Democracy Minister
We're asking the new Democracy Minister to make the Representation of the People Bill truly transformative for our democracy. Please sign our letter!
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
July 31, 2026 at 10:41 AM
We're asking the new Democracy Minister to make the Representation of the People Bill truly transformative for our democracy. Please sign our letter!
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/196341/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/196341/...
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People are fed up with privatised water companies letting us down and ripping us off. We deserve a real conversation about public ownership.
Can you help build pressure by asking your MP to attend this crucial debate on water ownership? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Can you help build pressure by asking your MP to attend this crucial debate on water ownership? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to attend the water debate
People are fed up with privatised water companies letting us down and ripping us off. We deserve a real conversation about public ownership.
Can you help build pressure by asking your MP to attend th...
actionnetwork.org
July 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM
People are fed up with privatised water companies letting us down and ripping us off. We deserve a real conversation about public ownership.
Can you help build pressure by asking your MP to attend this crucial debate on water ownership? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Can you help build pressure by asking your MP to attend this crucial debate on water ownership? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Andy Burnham seems to have lost his voice on Gaza.
Time to speak up. End arms sales to Israel.
Time to speak up. End arms sales to Israel.
July 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Andy Burnham seems to have lost his voice on Gaza.
Time to speak up. End arms sales to Israel.
Time to speak up. End arms sales to Israel.
Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first item on the new PM’s list. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Dear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-rich
Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first it...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 23, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first item on the new PM’s list. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
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The UK electoral system is not fit for purpose. Andy Burnham knows this and for a long time he has put his backing behind Electoral Reform.
ER is the gift of true democracy that can cement Labour's place in history in a positive way. Sign the petition now!
actionstorm.org/petitions/na...
ER is the gift of true democracy that can cement Labour's place in history in a positive way. Sign the petition now!
actionstorm.org/petitions/na...
July 22, 2026 at 8:06 AM
The UK electoral system is not fit for purpose. Andy Burnham knows this and for a long time he has put his backing behind Electoral Reform.
ER is the gift of true democracy that can cement Labour's place in history in a positive way. Sign the petition now!
actionstorm.org/petitions/na...
ER is the gift of true democracy that can cement Labour's place in history in a positive way. Sign the petition now!
actionstorm.org/petitions/na...
I’ve signed a letter calling for Angela Eagle and Ofwat to reject the last-ditch deal from Thames Water's creditors. Can you sign and share it as well?
weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...
Sign our open letter to Angela Eagle
I’ve signed a letter calling for Angela Eagle and Ofwat to reject the last-ditch deal from Thames Water's creditors. Can you sign and share it as well?
weownit.org.uk
July 22, 2026 at 6:06 AM
I’ve signed a letter calling for Angela Eagle and Ofwat to reject the last-ditch deal from Thames Water's creditors. Can you sign and share it as well?
weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...
I've just signed "Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na... @OpenBritainHQ
actionstorm.org
July 21, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I've just signed "Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na... @OpenBritainHQ
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I've just signed a card calling on the new Prime Minister to put children's wellbeing at the top of his agenda. Will you add your name too?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/195261/...
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/195261/...
Agree that children's wellbeing should be at the top of the new Prime Minister's agenda? Sign our card to Andy Burnham today!
I've just signed a card calling on the new Prime Minister to put children's wellbeing at the top of his agenda. Will you add your name too?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
July 20, 2026 at 11:48 AM
I've just signed a card calling on the new Prime Minister to put children's wellbeing at the top of his agenda. Will you add your name too?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/195261/...
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/195261/...
A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
July 20, 2026 at 11:44 AM
A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
I've just signed a petition calling on the Government to step up and provide vital support to children and teens who need it most during the school holidays. Will you add your name too?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/193372/...
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/193372/...
Agree that school holidays matter? Sign the petition.
The Children's Society are calling for vital support to children and teens who need it most during the school holidays. Will you add your name?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
July 18, 2026 at 11:07 AM
I've just signed a petition calling on the Government to step up and provide vital support to children and teens who need it most during the school holidays. Will you add your name too?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/193372/...
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/193372/...
Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post.
Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree.
Now is the time to fix our democracy.
Sign the open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...
Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree.
Now is the time to fix our democracy.
Sign the open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...
Dear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting system
Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post.
Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree.
Now is the time to fix our demo...
actionnetwork.org
July 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post.
Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree.
Now is the time to fix our democracy.
Sign the open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...
Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree.
Now is the time to fix our democracy.
Sign the open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...
Privatised water has failed us.
I’m backing @labourlewis.bsky.social’s call to ensure Andy Burnham meets water campaigners who’ve fought for years to clean up our water -not just the water bosses who’ve profited from the system.
Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
I’m backing @labourlewis.bsky.social’s call to ensure Andy Burnham meets water campaigners who’ve fought for years to clean up our water -not just the water bosses who’ve profited from the system.
Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
Dear Andy Burnham, meet with water campaigners to discuss bringing water back into public ownership
Privatised water is a complete failure.
I’m backing Clive Lewis' call to ensure that Andy Burnham meets frontline water campaigners who’ve fought for years to clean up our water -not just the water ...
actionnetwork.org
July 17, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Privatised water has failed us.
I’m backing @labourlewis.bsky.social’s call to ensure Andy Burnham meets water campaigners who’ve fought for years to clean up our water -not just the water bosses who’ve profited from the system.
Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
I’m backing @labourlewis.bsky.social’s call to ensure Andy Burnham meets water campaigners who’ve fought for years to clean up our water -not just the water bosses who’ve profited from the system.
Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
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🚨 The government agreed an NHS drug price hike with Trump's administration, and neither the public nor MPs have had a say in it.
It could cost the #NHS billions and push services to breaking point.
We will not sit back while the government puts lives at risk to please Trump...
It could cost the #NHS billions and push services to breaking point.
We will not sit back while the government puts lives at risk to please Trump...
July 15, 2026 at 2:19 PM
🚨 The government agreed an NHS drug price hike with Trump's administration, and neither the public nor MPs have had a say in it.
It could cost the #NHS billions and push services to breaking point.
We will not sit back while the government puts lives at risk to please Trump...
It could cost the #NHS billions and push services to breaking point.
We will not sit back while the government puts lives at risk to please Trump...
I've just signed "Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na...
actionstorm.org
July 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I've just signed "Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na...