Reposted by BarefootFiJane @localnotail.bsky.social · 9hWhat are you doing to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Cable Street, the biggest day in a big year in our antifascist history? Battle of Carfax (Oxford, 25 May) Battle of De Winton Field (Tonypandy, 11 June) Battle of Holbeck Moor (Leeds, 27 Sept) Battle of Cable Street (London, many fronts 4 Oct) 092
Reposted by BarefootFiAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 9hHundreds of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound aje.news/4knbqq 196251
Reposted by BarefootFiJane @localnotail.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Cable Street 90th anniversary is coming soon - 4 October Would be good if we could get peaceful but prominent anti-fascist gatherings across the land in tribute to our cultural heritage. 3279
Reposted by BarefootFiwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 12hSetting Sun, (mid 20thC) by English painter Laura Knight #WomensArt 5638125
Reposted by BarefootFiEddie Burfi @eddieburfi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Michael Crick is in no mood for Jacob Rees-Mogg’s failed ideas wrapped in a posh accent. Superb. 🔥 1012133
BarefootFi @barefootfi.bsky.social · 12hThat’s Life was a significant part of my early life and so Esther Rantzen was also. We were all taught to care about each other and laugh together when we watched That’s Life. Esther achieved such great things and made a difference to so many children’s lives. A good life well lived. RIP Esther. 000
Reposted by BarefootFiBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 13h🚨 We’re calling on Ofcom to open a formal investigation into Nigel Farage presenting GB News shows and whether his programme on 15 September 2026 was within the rules on impartiality ⚠️ Broadcasters are required to present news in an impartial manner, without political bias.bestforbritain.orgFarage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain 25745292
Reposted by BarefootFiDavid Higham @oldtrotter.bsky.social · 18hWe have a real fight on our hands ...... to spread our message of hate and division. Good 👍 1116024
Reposted by BarefootFiStephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 17hBack home: no leaflets from Labour (unsurprisingly) and none from the Greens either, however, there is a new leaflet from the Camden People's Alliance, Andrew Feinstein's local leftist party, urging me to vote for Zack Polanski. 5273
Reposted by BarefootFiDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 21hBREAKING Ed Miliband gently questioned in the Pizza Express directly opposite where 200 people are being arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding pieces of paper. Refuses to come and have a conversation with arrestees. Ed Miliband - Deproscribe Palestine Action. (post attempted 27/09/26) 65126
Reposted by BarefootFiDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 21hSIXTEEN HOURS IN THE COLD Mike Higgins, who’s blind and uses a wheelchair, attempted to leave after five hours in the cold, but was blocked by Mersey Police and subsequently left in the cold for a further 11 hours before police simply left the scene without arresting him. (post attempted 28/09/26) 24024
Reposted by BarefootFiDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 21hIndependent journalism is essential in a modern Britain where most legacy media journalists choose not to push for the truth. We’re grateful to all those who capture these important moments. Watch the full video on Novara’s YouTube channel here: youtu.be/-Ua7BZB-3Ism.youtube.comMichael Walker CONFRONTS Yvette Cooper On Palestine ActionYouTube video by Novara Media 03615
Reposted by BarefootFiDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 21hIncredible scenes as @novaramedia.com’s Michael Walker questions Yvette Cooper over her decision to proscribe direct action group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. To date, her policy has led to nearly 4,000 arrests of peaceful protesters under the UK Terrorism Act. (29/09/26) 98147
Reposted by BarefootFiDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 20h🍕Ed Miliband said on Sunday that he is “happy to have a chat” with us. He told Andrew Marr he doesn’t think “anyone intended to have those people [Lift The Ban signholders] criminalised.” Well, Ed Miliband, it’s time to turn your words into deeds. Deproscribe Palestine Action. 59555
Reposted by BarefootFiProf Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 20hOur planet is heating faster than at any time in the geological record. That's terrifying. But here's the hopeful part: most of us are worried and want action — we just stay silent, assuming no one else cares. 7 in 10 people rarely or never talk about it. So the silence feeds itself 24023
Reposted by BarefootFiSky News @news.sky.com · 20hCPS asked to consider manslaughter charges against firms and people over Grenfell firenews.sky.comCPS asked to consider manslaughter charges against firms and people over Grenfell fireProsecutors have been asked by the Met Police to consider manslaughter and a range of other charges against companies and individuals over Grenfell Tower fire. 1197
Reposted by BarefootFiTides of History @tidesofhistory.bsky.social · 20hAs Burnham promises to repeal Thatcher's Water Bill, a look back at the original Labour fight against privatiastion It was led by a rising Labour star who warned it had no public support: "Under public ownership the industries are more accountable” 👇 yesterdaypapers.substack.com/p/tony-blair...yesterdaypapers.substack.comTony Blair and the Battle to stop Water PrivatisationIn the 1980s Tony Blair argued that “under public ownership the industries are more accountable” 14520
Reposted by BarefootFiAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 22h"VETERAN Journalist EXPOSES Truth About Nigel Farage From Those CLOSEST TO HIM!" 'Investigative journalist John Sweeney joins James O'Brien on LBC for an unsparing, deep-dive investigation into the true character of Nigel Farage. Drawing upon extensive on-the-record te...' youtu.be/9MUDjYFVIxA?...youtu.beVETERAN Journalist EXPOSES Truth About Nigel Farage From Those CLOSEST TO HIM!YouTube video by Idiots' Corner 01818
Reposted by BarefootFiSalena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 23h🍂🌰 Hey my lovely friends, here’s a new pinned post with updated autumn tour dates, some beautiful shows coming up! Next stop: October 1st, National Poetry Day Special with Bradley Taylor, Georgie Jones, Zakariye & friends at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery! Tickets & links in bio! 176
BarefootFi @barefootfi.bsky.social · 23hRichard Murphy asking the key questions I also want answers to. Burnham must follow up with detailed plans and soon. Has Andy Burnham no idea what to do? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/09...taxresearch.org.ukHas Andy Burnham no idea what to do?Andy Burnham indisputably proved that he has mastered the art of making a party conference speech yesterday. It has taken him a very long time to do so, but he’s got there. That was the good news of t... 010
Reposted by BarefootFiKate Hagen 🦂 𓋹 🦂 @thathagengrrl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026"Meanwhile, Jane Doe dropped out of Cornell and was denied her request to get her tuition refunded so that she could transfer to a different college. She hence faced more severe consequences than most of the men who she alleges gang-raped her." www.thecut.com/article/what...thecut.comWhat It Feels Like at Cornell Right NowAs a professor at the Ivy League school, Kate Manne has known many, many victims. There’s a palpable feeling on campus, she writes, that this is big. 592894940
Reposted by BarefootFiCarole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026NEW: ‘It’s an implicit threat’. Lord Tom Watson of Palantir writes to one of its biggest critics -Labour MP @labourlewis.bsky.social - to tell him the surveillance firm is watching him. www.thenerve.news/p/clive-lewi...thenerve.newsThey’re saying: we’re watching you’: MP Clive Lewis reveals Tom Watson has warned him over criticising PalantirIn a letter to his former Labour colleague, the peer, who joined Peter Thiel’s AI company this month, writes: ‘You have made the case against the company more or less continuously’. By Carole Cadwalla... 36653435
Reposted by BarefootFiPatriotic Millionaires UK @patmillsuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026"Millionaires and billionaires aren't paying their fair share. I'm one of them and I'm calling it out. A nurse doesn't get to decide if she pays her taxes, why do millionaires and billionaires get to decide what tax rate they're gonna pay?" PMUK's Kristina has a message for the PM #TaxTheSuperRich 03819
Reposted by BarefootFiReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 23hTo the people voting for Nigel Farage: is this really the finger you want on the red button? The Reform leader’s reaction to the RAF Fairford affair is again revealing. If what’s needed is a steady hand and cool head, he’s not the guy www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comTo the people voting for Nigel Farage: is this really the finger you want on the red button? | Marina HydeThe Reform leader’s reaction to the RAF Fairford affair is again revealing. If what’s needed is a steady hand and cool head, he’s not the guy, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde 57525
Reposted by BarefootFiCat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This makes no sense to me Will GB Grid OWN any of the infrastructure? How can it "compete" in the natural monopoly that is energy transmission + distribution? Sounds like the public coughs up while privatised grid keeps getting profit margins of 38% ⁉️ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comBurnham to announce government-backed body to invest in electricity gridExclusive: Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control 85317
Reposted by BarefootFiPrem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Earlier today, @zeteo.com revealed that Israel has kidnapped an American teenager and has kept him in detention for three months, with no charges. And then hours later, only one Republican voted to even somewhat hold Israel accountable for acts like this. 011740
Reposted by BarefootFiMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Hegseth plans to axe a fifth of generals and admirals. It’s clear he’s planning to cause so much damage it won’t be repairable by whoever comes next.apple.newsHegseth to cut more generals, admirals in bid to remake military’s top ranks — The Washington PostThe defense secretary is expected to announce that the number of top officers will be reduced by as much as 20 percent, officials said. 119542262
Reposted by BarefootFiResist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Don’t know how to boycott? ❌🇮🇱 BDS 101 👇 Simple & Easy to follow 23424
Reposted by BarefootFiResist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026For all web developers out there, just know 👇👇 "Elementor Ltd. is an Israeli software development company primarily known for its WordPress website builder, Elementor.” #BOYCOTT🇮🇱 22610
Reposted by BarefootFiCharlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Members of fraternities are three times more likely to be rapists than male college students who aren’t members of fraternities 39642
BarefootFi @barefootfi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Time to put the pressure on! This would change everything. 000
Reposted by BarefootFiElectoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 29/09/2026“We are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country – and that is what we need to hold on to.” buff.ly/C2RS1Qnbuff.lyUK is closer than ever to getting proportional representation, Labour MP claims"Folks, we are nearly there" 2163
Reposted by BarefootFiGreen Elects @greenelects.world · 29/09/2026We've positively changed how we deliver ALT text. We will now follow UCL Press guidelines by default. Our former system wasn't fit for purpose. Accessibility is important to us; we have been professionally advised on it for a while and act in good faith. Apologies, and thank you for your support. 1245
Reposted by BarefootFiAshok Kumar 🇵🇸 @comrade-kumar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Seen in Holborn & St. Pancras 👀 086
Reposted by BarefootFiSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Was interviewed by a US journalist today who asked if we were all panicking about terrorists at Fairford, which ended with me trying to explain dogging. 541025134
BarefootFi @barefootfi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Suicide is the leading cause of death for 16–35s in the UK — the highest rates in 30 years. Young lives are being failed. Please can you sign the petition calling for more investment in proven support that saves young lives. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...you.38degrees.org.ukSave young lives from suicideSuicide is the leading killer of young people in the UK. Every day, an estimated 300 to 450 young people aged 16 to 35 attempt suicide, with rates now at their highest level in 30 years (Office for Na... 000
Reposted by BarefootFiAndy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Security services have egg on their faces. No explosives. Just some cans of petrol. 🙄news.sky.comRAF Fairford latest: Intercepted vans had no improvised explosives, police say, but 'quantity of petrol' recoveredBritish counter terror police are giving an update on the major incident at RAF Fairford over the weekend. It comes amid growing questions about the incident, with various claims from senior US figure... 4169
Reposted by BarefootFiCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Sadly there was a climate & nature shaped hole at the heart of Burnham’s speech. Nothing on the benefits of nature restoration & same old words on a “pragmatic” approach to N Sea drilling. There’s nothing pragmatic about pouring fuel on a scorching earth - he should rule out Rosebank & Jackdaw now 11460143
Reposted by BarefootFiThe Citizens @the-citizens.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Mic drop moment at our event on the sidelines of #labconf26 in Liverpool, when @labourlewis.bsky.social revealed a letter from Tom Watson showing Palantir has tracked his mentioning them nearly 130 times. Is there anything Palantir doesn’t want to know about us? 713963
Reposted by BarefootFiwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Artemesia Gentileschi, Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1620 #UnlockingWomensArt 261977428
Reposted by BarefootFiDan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Why is a guy going on trial for rape allowed to travel out of the country? 1010522
Reposted by BarefootFiThe London Economic @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, has been remanded in custody at Portsmouth Crown Court.thelondoneconomic.comFar-right activist Danny Tommo refused bail ahead of trial next yearFar-right anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, has been remanded in custody ahead of a trial next year. 016535
Reposted by BarefootFiHenry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 29/09/2026"More than 100 Jewish settlers went on the rampage in a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank on Monday night, torching buildings and cars, stoning Israeli security forces and preventing the return of a Palestinian family displaced by previous settler attacks." www.ft.com/content/4f56...ft.comMore than 100 Israelis go on rampage in Palestinian townJewish settlers blocked roads, set tyres ablaze and prevented the return of a Palestinian family in latest surge of violence in occupied West Bank 77547
Reposted by BarefootFiGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026For all we know at the moment, the 5 men arrested near RAF Fairford might have been on a stag night. But the wild claims by Trump and Rubio suggest that, if they'd been apprehended in the US, they would have been denied due process. I hope our government tells them to butt out of our justice system. 901300261
Reposted by BarefootFiHumanists UK @humanists.uk · 29/09/2026The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted 46–29 to back the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill at Second Stage. This is a major step towards ending harmful attempts to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.humanists.ukVictory! Northern Ireland Conversion Practices Ban Bill passes key voteThe Northern Ireland Assembly has voted to pass the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill at Second Stage. MLAs voted 46 in favour and 29 against, with 15 abstentions. Northern Ireland… 24512
BarefootFi @barefootfi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Empathy is a wonderful and valuable thing. Can you imagine not having it? Drama of any sort means nothing-no tv, theatre, film…you can only enjoy action films. Art, books of fiction are the same-you can only read news. Some aspects of music, thrill seeking and physical pleasures are all you have. 100
Reposted by BarefootFiThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 28/09/2026Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopenedtheguardian.comInvestigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopenedOutrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made public 29737
Reposted by BarefootFiWEFAIL @wefail.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Happy to say that I have some of my art in an exhibition alongside an upcoming new artist called Banksy. I think he’s going places. The exhibition starts next month and there’s lots more info over at the beautiful The Minories. www.theminories.org/event/out-of... 77116