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The 2008 financial crash, covid, austerity, bills rising. It's everyday people who paid and are still paying, there's nothing left to give.
A one-off emergency 1% wealth tax on the assets of the 'super-rich' would generate approximately £25 billion per year. 🎥🔽
A one-off emergency 1% wealth tax on the assets of the 'super-rich' would generate approximately £25 billion per year. 🎥🔽
September 15, 2026 at 10:47 AM
The 2008 financial crash, covid, austerity, bills rising. It's everyday people who paid and are still paying, there's nothing left to give.
A one-off emergency 1% wealth tax on the assets of the 'super-rich' would generate approximately £25 billion per year. 🎥🔽
A one-off emergency 1% wealth tax on the assets of the 'super-rich' would generate approximately £25 billion per year. 🎥🔽
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Imagine a Vice President of the United States getting a fact-check Community Note that the heckler was right and you are lying. These people just can’t stop lying.
September 15, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Imagine a Vice President of the United States getting a fact-check Community Note that the heckler was right and you are lying. These people just can’t stop lying.
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Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
September 5, 2026 at 5:57 AM
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Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
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The most dangerous person is the moron who thinks he knows everything with the ability to wreck the fortunes of a country and harm its people. We’ve had many bad presidents, but there was just nobody close to this bad.
September 5, 2026 at 12:08 AM
The most dangerous person is the moron who thinks he knows everything with the ability to wreck the fortunes of a country and harm its people. We’ve had many bad presidents, but there was just nobody close to this bad.
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Labour’s ludicrous ban has made Britain a laughing stock around the world.
To everyone that is apart from Donald Trump.
www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
To everyone that is apart from Donald Trump.
www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
Trump to declare Palestine Action a global terror group
The UK group would face the same sanctions as Hamas and Islamic State in a move that would see supporters banned from US.
www.politico.com
August 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Labour’s ludicrous ban has made Britain a laughing stock around the world.
To everyone that is apart from Donald Trump.
www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
To everyone that is apart from Donald Trump.
www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
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Thames Water has ripped us off for far too long.
Sky high bills. Water shortages. Polluted rivers. Sewage in the sea.
No more hesitation, no half measures - we need water in public hands now.
Sky high bills. Water shortages. Polluted rivers. Sewage in the sea.
No more hesitation, no half measures - we need water in public hands now.
‘Andy Burnham has shelved plans to put Thames Water into administration amid concerns about the cost and the legal risk involved, The Times has been told’1/
Andy Burnham shelves Thames Water administration plans over costs
Public control of water firms was expected to be one of the PM’s first acts in No 10. Huge costs to the taxpayer are said to have caused him to rethink plans
www.thetimes.com
August 24, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Thames Water has ripped us off for far too long.
Sky high bills. Water shortages. Polluted rivers. Sewage in the sea.
No more hesitation, no half measures - we need water in public hands now.
Sky high bills. Water shortages. Polluted rivers. Sewage in the sea.
No more hesitation, no half measures - we need water in public hands now.
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This is such an early catastrophic failure of leadership from Andy Burnham.
It makes it very clear that ultimately he isn't serving people in this country (or nature), he is serving private equity and the interests of the super rich.
This is why we currently live in Rip Off Britain.
It makes it very clear that ultimately he isn't serving people in this country (or nature), he is serving private equity and the interests of the super rich.
This is why we currently live in Rip Off Britain.
Andy Burnham’s slippery approach to council housing (he isn’t shifting social housing spending to council after all) raises questions over what other campaign promises he will water down almost immediately
(Thames Water feels like another)
www.ft.com/content/ab1a...
(Thames Water feels like another)
www.ft.com/content/ab1a...
Andy Burnham compromises on council homes plan
Prime minister opts not to rip up programme drawn up under Sir Keir Starmer that mostly relies on housing associations
www.ft.com
August 25, 2026 at 9:58 AM
This is such an early catastrophic failure of leadership from Andy Burnham.
It makes it very clear that ultimately he isn't serving people in this country (or nature), he is serving private equity and the interests of the super rich.
This is why we currently live in Rip Off Britain.
It makes it very clear that ultimately he isn't serving people in this country (or nature), he is serving private equity and the interests of the super rich.
This is why we currently live in Rip Off Britain.
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Full nationalisation of water companies must be at the top of the government’s agenda to prevent catastrophic water shortages in the years ahead.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans
Campaigners demand greater transparency into water companies’ plans not made public due to ‘security reasons’
www.theguardian.com
August 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Full nationalisation of water companies must be at the top of the government’s agenda to prevent catastrophic water shortages in the years ahead.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Water companies are pumping shit into our rivers & seas and charging us extra for the privilege.
They’re in charge of our vital water security as temperatures hit record levels.
Enough words from the Labour Government.
Time for action.
Nationalise.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They’re in charge of our vital water security as temperatures hit record levels.
Enough words from the Labour Government.
Time for action.
Nationalise.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thames Water gave finance chief a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 10, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Water companies are pumping shit into our rivers & seas and charging us extra for the privilege.
They’re in charge of our vital water security as temperatures hit record levels.
Enough words from the Labour Government.
Time for action.
Nationalise.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They’re in charge of our vital water security as temperatures hit record levels.
Enough words from the Labour Government.
Time for action.
Nationalise.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Cambridge City Council has spent £1 million on state of the art toilets and thoughtfully added three... yes just three... squat toilets at the facility for tourists and others who prefer them.
Cue Farage losing his teeny tiny mind.
Cue Farage losing his teeny tiny mind.
August 10, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Cambridge City Council has spent £1 million on state of the art toilets and thoughtfully added three... yes just three... squat toilets at the facility for tourists and others who prefer them.
Cue Farage losing his teeny tiny mind.
Cue Farage losing his teeny tiny mind.
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Government says they're focused on "providing stability" through oil and gas.
An absolute dereliction of first duty to keep us safe.
It won't boost the economy for the people but further obscene profits for fossil fuel companies & their shareholders.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An absolute dereliction of first duty to keep us safe.
It won't boost the economy for the people but further obscene profits for fossil fuel companies & their shareholders.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PM faces pressure as Jackdaw licence consultation closes
A consultation on Jackdaw, a gas field 150 miles east of Aberdeen, will close on Monday.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 10, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Government says they're focused on "providing stability" through oil and gas.
An absolute dereliction of first duty to keep us safe.
It won't boost the economy for the people but further obscene profits for fossil fuel companies & their shareholders.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An absolute dereliction of first duty to keep us safe.
It won't boost the economy for the people but further obscene profits for fossil fuel companies & their shareholders.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Time and again drivers have complained to Arriva North London about working in dangerous conditions yet they have failed to act.
A profitable company such as Arriva could easily invest in improving conditions and protecting the general public but is instead prioritises greed. We back our members.
A profitable company such as Arriva could easily invest in improving conditions and protecting the general public but is instead prioritises greed. We back our members.
1,500 London bus drivers to strike over working conditions in extreme heat
Drivers suffering from heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration in the extreme heat, Unite the union says
www.standard.co.uk
August 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Time and again drivers have complained to Arriva North London about working in dangerous conditions yet they have failed to act.
A profitable company such as Arriva could easily invest in improving conditions and protecting the general public but is instead prioritises greed. We back our members.
A profitable company such as Arriva could easily invest in improving conditions and protecting the general public but is instead prioritises greed. We back our members.
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Folks from the Women's March have been arrested at the Capitol for protesting ICE.
Shout out to the women who are putting their lives and livelihoods on the line to get their message out: ABOLISH ICE.
Shout out to the women who are putting their lives and livelihoods on the line to get their message out: ABOLISH ICE.
August 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Folks from the Women's March have been arrested at the Capitol for protesting ICE.
Shout out to the women who are putting their lives and livelihoods on the line to get their message out: ABOLISH ICE.
Shout out to the women who are putting their lives and livelihoods on the line to get their message out: ABOLISH ICE.
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How toxic chemicals are continuing to pollute England’s water
Water campaigners at the forefront of bringing about change gathered at a conference in Leeds. They were there to discuss the state of our water and its future ownership, writes Rob Windscheffel.
Read our latest newsletter:
Water campaigners at the forefront of bringing about change gathered at a conference in Leeds. They were there to discuss the state of our water and its future ownership, writes Rob Windscheffel.
Read our latest newsletter:
How toxic chemicals are continuing to pollute England’s water
Water campaigners at the forefront of bringing about change gathered at a conference in Leeds. They were there to discuss the state of our water and its future ownership, writes Rob Windscheffel.
channel4news.substack.com
August 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
How toxic chemicals are continuing to pollute England’s water
Water campaigners at the forefront of bringing about change gathered at a conference in Leeds. They were there to discuss the state of our water and its future ownership, writes Rob Windscheffel.
Read our latest newsletter:
Water campaigners at the forefront of bringing about change gathered at a conference in Leeds. They were there to discuss the state of our water and its future ownership, writes Rob Windscheffel.
Read our latest newsletter:
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I'm not sure it's accurate to say I've "claimed it" as much as it's a scientific reality.
The climate crisis is killing people and on track to get much worse. Seems big & worth having a plan to tackle.
I'm calling on the Government to have an emergency meeting and create a plan - and carry it out.
The climate crisis is killing people and on track to get much worse. Seems big & worth having a plan to tackle.
I'm calling on the Government to have an emergency meeting and create a plan - and carry it out.
August 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I'm not sure it's accurate to say I've "claimed it" as much as it's a scientific reality.
The climate crisis is killing people and on track to get much worse. Seems big & worth having a plan to tackle.
I'm calling on the Government to have an emergency meeting and create a plan - and carry it out.
The climate crisis is killing people and on track to get much worse. Seems big & worth having a plan to tackle.
I'm calling on the Government to have an emergency meeting and create a plan - and carry it out.
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US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla because Tesla keeps killing people. [Updated Feb 20, 2026]
www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...
www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...
US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash
A federal judge rejected Tesla's request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over the 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her boyfrie...
www.reuters.com
August 6, 2026 at 8:34 AM
US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla because Tesla keeps killing people. [Updated Feb 20, 2026]
www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...
www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...
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
August 5, 2026 at 5:26 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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This is very troubling. Protesters not prosecuted as terrorists as prosecutors feared they would not have been convicted. So charged with criminal damage. Guilty. And now CPS wants them sentenced as terrorists. bit.ly/4x5xiRf What is happening to our sense of justice?
July 27, 2026 at 7:28 AM
This is very troubling. Protesters not prosecuted as terrorists as prosecutors feared they would not have been convicted. So charged with criminal damage. Guilty. And now CPS wants them sentenced as terrorists. bit.ly/4x5xiRf What is happening to our sense of justice?
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One thing you can absolutely guarantee in life.
When Labour ministers talk about difficult choices, it's never the rich and powerful that will be taking a hit.
When Labour ministers talk about difficult choices, it's never the rich and powerful that will be taking a hit.
July 27, 2026 at 8:52 AM
One thing you can absolutely guarantee in life.
When Labour ministers talk about difficult choices, it's never the rich and powerful that will be taking a hit.
When Labour ministers talk about difficult choices, it's never the rich and powerful that will be taking a hit.
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Hope is a govt willing to take tough action against those responsible for crises. A govt willing to take the visionary choices needed to invest in British jobs and industry. That is what hope looks like, a govt willing to be a govt for the working class that puts us at the front of queue. ⤵️
July 26, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Hope is a govt willing to take tough action against those responsible for crises. A govt willing to take the visionary choices needed to invest in British jobs and industry. That is what hope looks like, a govt willing to be a govt for the working class that puts us at the front of queue. ⤵️
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Renewables are now the world's largest source of electricity – and the main source of new supplies
July 24, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Renewables are now the world's largest source of electricity – and the main source of new supplies
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How can we hope he has a serious plan for ending "the terrible suffering of people in Gaza" when he can't even bring himself to name Israel as the genocidal aggressor causing the suffering?
We need concrete action - a full arms embargo and an end to trade with illegal settlements.
We need concrete action - a full arms embargo and an end to trade with illegal settlements.
July 20, 2026 at 8:26 PM
How can we hope he has a serious plan for ending "the terrible suffering of people in Gaza" when he can't even bring himself to name Israel as the genocidal aggressor causing the suffering?
We need concrete action - a full arms embargo and an end to trade with illegal settlements.
We need concrete action - a full arms embargo and an end to trade with illegal settlements.
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For those who don't know... Any alternative to full electrification will be more expensive (if it works at all) if you run any of the following on a given stretch of railway: ⚡
⭕ fast services (120km/h+)
⏱️ frequent services (6tph+)
📦 freight services (any)
⭕ fast services (120km/h+)
⏱️ frequent services (6tph+)
📦 freight services (any)
July 18, 2026 at 6:31 PM
For those who don't know... Any alternative to full electrification will be more expensive (if it works at all) if you run any of the following on a given stretch of railway: ⚡
⭕ fast services (120km/h+)
⏱️ frequent services (6tph+)
📦 freight services (any)
⭕ fast services (120km/h+)
⏱️ frequent services (6tph+)
📦 freight services (any)