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Paul Baker

@baldcodger.bsky.social
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Retired after 50 years. Into reading, gardening, politics, and the interconnectedness of all things. Struggling to remain hopeful amidst the arrogance and greed of the human race. Permaculture Designer, currently working with Transition Towns.

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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Surely, it is not unreasonable to expect truth and honesty from our elected representatives. A Ministry of Truth sounds like a great idea, as long as it has the resources and capabilities to hold MPs to account.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Surely don't they mean unexploited land?
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Respond to the call to action to share nature IS heritage and the National Lottery needs to continue to support nature. action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/199433/...
action.wildlifetrusts.org
Nature could miss out from Lottery funding – have your say
Respond to the call to action to share nature IS heritage and the National Lottery needs to continue to support nature.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This date gets earlier each year.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Police have made 2,700+ arrests under terrorism laws in the UK for protesting peacefully against the banning of Palestine Action. This can't go unchallenged. The UK’s chief pr... www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
amnesty.org.uk
End the prosecution of peaceful protestors in the UK
Police have made 2,700+ arrests under terrorism laws in the UK for protesting peacefully against the banning of Palestine Action. This can't go unchallenged. The UK’s chief prosecutors must now decide...
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I’ve joined Oxfam in setting out five tests for the new Prime Minister’s first 100 days. These first decisions will set the direction for years to come. Words are easy, but the real test is the choices made in the weeks ahead. www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
oxfam.org.uk
Oxfam GB | Tell the new PM: Act Now
I’ve joined Oxfam in setting out five tests for the new Prime Minister’s first 100 days. These first decisions will set the direction for years to come. Words are easy, but the real test is the choice...
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
My MP is already onboard and has attended numerous screenings.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
With more jobs potentially being lost to AI, there is a major disaster looming, potentially leading to a total collapse in the economy, as consumers are deprived of the means to consume. It doesn't need a crystal ball to see the long-term consequences of the current way of thinking.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1
goodlawproject.org
Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The wisdom and respect of the Elders who know the true worth of nature.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
UK economy grew by 0.4% in last quarter. Is it trickling down? 1975: workers share of gross value added, 71.9%; now 59.3% Average real wage stagnant since 2008. 25.3m live below minimum income standard. Healthy life expectancy falling. Richest 1% have more wealth than 70% of population combined.
bbc.co.uk
UK economy grows between April and June but experts warn of challenges in coming months
The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
That is the reason I voted for her opponent in the current Unite election.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The PM says he wants public control of water, but water companies are still spilling sewage and hiking up our bills. Add your name to make sure Burnham keeps his word. water-rip-off.goodlawproject.org/s/AvlgZH
water-rip-off.goodlawproject.org
Stop the water industry rip-off
The PM says he wants public control of water, but water companies are still spilling sewage and hiking up our bills. Add your name.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Here in Wiltshire, they plan to build an extra 50k houses. No extra jobs. Pubs and village stores now shut because villages are unoccupied during the week. I despair of the destruction of our countryside and the loss of the strong communities that they once had.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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...
actionnetwork.org
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...
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Palantir’s technologies are used by the powerful to attack the powerless. This company should not be involved in our public services. Sign this petition if you agree act.globaljustice.org.uk/get-palantir...
act.globaljustice.org.uk
Get Palantir out of UK public services
The UK has handed Palantir dozens of public contracts, including with the NHS, even as the dangers of empowering a class of big tech oligarchs become clear. Palantir has supplied military technology t...
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Absolutely.
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
100% #BookSky
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Brilliant.😁😁
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Socialism for the wealthy, feudalism for everyone else.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Care should put people before profit. Yet around 80% of the UK's largest care home providers are owned or backed by private equity. It's time to end profiteering in social care. Agree? Add your name 👇 party.coop/campaign/soc...
party.coop
End private profit in social care
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
I have just received a leaflet from Royal Mail informing me that 2nd class mail will only be delivered every other day, and that they won't deliver on Saturdays, so that they can offer a better services to customers. I am still trying to work out how that equates.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Unfortunately, the economy relies on a continued consumption of commodities. The economic model needs a reset.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Nature and the environment need to have a seat at every debate or discussion.
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michaeledward @michaeledward.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Earth’s atmosphere has officially crossed 430 ppm of CO₂ — a level scientists say humanity has never experienced before in recorded history. Researchers warn the planet may now be entering climate conditions not seen for millions of years, with rising temperatures, stronger heatwaves, melting ice.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Bring in Mick Lynch. He would cut through to the chase.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
It absolutely takes your breath away. An absolute must when in Dublin.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
People fail to grasp that nature will always have the final say. We need to work with it rather than try to control and exploit it.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The EU wants to hand over our fingerprints and facial images to Trump. Hardly anyone knows. Sign and share to help stop it! action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-06...
action.wemove.eu
EU: Don’t send our data to the US!
Share the petition and you'll help multiply the impact of this campaign: EU: Don’t send our data to the US!
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Absolutely 💯
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Your regular reminder 👇 🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS 🏫 78% want publicly owned schools 💧 73% want publicly owned water 🚂 70% want publicly owned rail ✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail 🚍 67% want publicly owned buses 💡 65% want publicly owned energy
leftfootforward.org
EXCLUSIVE: Poll shows huge support for nationalisation of key industries and utilities
Privatisation has failed.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Brexit was all about 'taking back control' but caused a huge rise in out-of-control immigration Now Brexit Party leaders say they're best placed to fix the problem they caused which is already being fixed "You caused it, Nigel. 🤷🏻‍♂️ And arsonists don’t put out fires… " via Reform Are Not Your Friends
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 25/05/2026
If Palantir’s technology is so useful that the NHS, the MOD, the Met and other depts need it, shouldn’t the British state just build its own version of it? Why would we put something so vital to our national security and our democracy in the hands of a private US company? This makes no sense.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Right. Goodbye Google.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Police have made 2700+ arrests under terrorism laws in the UK for protesting peacefully against the banning of Palestine Action. This cannot go unchallenged. The UK’s chief pr... www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
amnesty.org.uk
End the prosecution of peaceful protestors in the UK
Police have made 2700+ arrests under terrorism laws in the UK for protesting peacefully against the banning of Palestine Action. This cannot go unchallenged. The UK’s chief prosecutors must now decide...
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River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🚨 NEWS: Sewage spills still choking UK waters.. New Environment Agency data shows a drop in storm overflow spills in 2025. But don’t be fooled. This isn’t real progress. it’s the result of one of the driest years on record. Less rain = fewer spills. It’s that simple. 1/2. 🧵
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
In the UK House of Lords I argued that political donations are part of political corruption. Corporations and super-rich buy influence and power. Possibilities of democracy are stymied. Can't nave democracy whilst parties are for sale. Your thoughts pls www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMnY...
youtube.com
House of Lords Political Donations 12Feb2026
YouTube video by Prem Sikka
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Jason Hickel @jasonhickel.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
on the 24th of Feb, 1966, Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of independent Ghana and co-founder of the Non-Aligned Movement, was deposed in a coup backed by the US and UK. The coup was part of a coordinated effort to destroy socialist and Pan-Africanist movements on the continent.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented. Tell Keir Starmer to change this. actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
actionnetwork.org
The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
No more than Monaco being invaded by Billionaires.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Well said, Back.
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Learn Dirt @learndirt.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
In nature, everything is connected. To harm one thing is to harm the whole.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Stop the stitch-up! The Government wants to push through water legislation, locking in a failed privatised system for decades without giving the public a say. I’ve signed the petition to stop this water stitch-up and demand a public consultation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
actionnetwork.org
Stop the water stitch-up!
Stop the stitch-up! The Government wants to push through water legislation, locking in a failed privatised system for decades without giving the public a say. I’ve signed the petition to stop this wa...
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Rupert Read @rupertread.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
FULL UPDATE!: We learn from the Times in this morning’s paper that indeed as I surmised (see thread below) the Govt >haven’t< released an unredacted version of this bombshell report. What a scandal. www.thetimes.com/uk/environme... Without paywall: archive.ph/2026.01.23-0... PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!
thetimes.com
Suppressed climate report warned of mass migration and nuclear war
Unabridged document said disappearing forests and rivers drying up could drive people to Europe and lead to conflict in Asia
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Brian Eno: anyone who'd leave the UK because they have to pay a bit more tax arent the least community minded Lord Bethell: "but they are the wealth creators" "They're not the wealth creators. The wealth creators are the people who make things.. who keep society running" Well said Brian!
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 22/01/2026
This week we shared our Private Finance briefing with MP at the House of Commons. It doesn't matter what form of private finance is applied in the NHS. The result is the same - a bonanza for the private sector, at the expense of patient care. Find the briefing on our website vist.ly/4nrab
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Labour quietly tries to hide its U-turn on the Audit Reform Bill www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
thecanary.co
Labour quietly tries to hide its U-turn on the Audit Reform Bill
Labour has scrapped the audit reform bill aimed at stopping corporate giants from gambling with the economy — a step back to square one
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
A new world order where the environment takes centre stage and corporate interests are banned.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
How undemocratic to just single out the poor. This legislation, if really justified, should apply to all, rich and poor alike.
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Paul Baker @baldcodger.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Personally, I think the roots go back even further to Thatcher and Reagan.
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