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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
For years, Stephen Lennon has asked supporters to trust him and fund him. A Channel 4 Dispatches investigation, made with HOPE not hate, has raised serious questions about his finances. I’ve added my name calling for a full investigation. Will you? secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/199860/...
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CALL FOR AN HMRC INVESTIGATION INTO STEPHEN LENNON
A year-long Channel 4 Dispatches investigation has raised serious questions about Stephen Lennon’s finances. Add your name and call on the Government to refer them to HMRC for investigation.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What about Fleetwood Town v Sheffield United?
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 An undercover investigation shown on Channel 4 exposed Reform figures allegedly breaking the law over foreign funding. Now demand a full criminal investigation. Sign the petition. 🔥 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/in...
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Sign the petition to hold politicians to account
Together, we can make sure no one - however rich or powerful they may be - is allowed to take us or our democracy for a ride.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Sign the pact, record your story. Join the global movement to make polluters pay: act.gp/3RIc9dq
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Polluters broke it, we're paying for it. Make Polluters Pay
Sign the pact, record your story. Join the global movement to make polluters pay.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I just signed a petition demanding governments make rich polluters pay. Billionaires and fossil fuel giants are profiting while communities pay the price. Join me & add your voice: www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved... #ClimateJustice #PollutersPay
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Oxfam GB | Make rich polluters pay
I just signed a petition demanding governments make rich polluters pay. Billionaires and fossil fuel giants are profiting while communities pay the price. Join me & add your voice. #ClimateJustice #Po...
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Broken promise: the Government promised guaranteed hours for all workers, but now most will miss out. 🚫 Sign the petition now to protect every worker: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Sign the petition to give all workers the right to guaranteed hours
Betrayal: the UK Gov pledged guaranteed hours for all workers, but now most will miss out. Sign now to fight back.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1
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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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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Andy Burnham says he’s considering a ban. Let’s make it a done deal, then we can get on with everything else we need to do. Sign and share to get the word out quickly: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-disp...
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BAN DISPOSABLE BARBECUES NOW
I just signed the campaign demanding the Government bans disposable barbecues to help stop wildfires
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
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.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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...
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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 ...
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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
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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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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I’m calling on governments to #TaxTheSuperRich for a green and just future! Add your name: act.gp/42iAjSi
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Tax the super-rich - Greenpeace International
We urge governments to tax the super-rich and support fair global tax rules to protect the future of people and the planet.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
For decades, Jodrell Bank has helped us understand the universe, but now it's facing pointless funding cuts. Withdrawing funds won't save much money, but it will seriously hurt UK science. I’ve added my name to help stop this—please join me and sign the petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save Jodrell Bank
For decades, Jodrell Bank has helped us understand the universe, but now its funding is being threatened. Add your name to help stop these short-sighted cuts and protect UK science:
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Jason is the youngest Black professor in Cambridge’s history. Rightwing newspapers are trying to smear him with fake accusations of plagiarism. We can't let them. Stand up to their hate and division by adding your name. goodlawproject.org/s/3ec4c0
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Stand up to hate and division by adding your name.
Jason is the youngest Black professor in Cambridge’s history. Rightwing newspapers are trying to smear him with fake accusations of plagiarism. We can't let them.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Dove is flooding the planet with plastic packaging. It’s time that Unilever chooses the health of people and the planet over profits. Join me in demanding Dove kick out plastic packaging! act.gp/44jKo0Z
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Tell Dove: Kick out plastic to protect health! - Greenpeace International
Dove is flooding the planet with plastic packaging. It’s time that Unilever chooses the health of people and the planet over profits. Join me in demanding Dove kick out plastic packaging!
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
I've asked my MP to attend a Parliamentary debate on 9 July and call for the UK government to #StopSettlementTrade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Please take action too: www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
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Oxfam GB | Urgent: Ask your MP to speak up for Palestine
I've asked my MP to attend a Parliamentary debate on 9 July and call for the UK government to #StopSettlementTrade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Please take action too:
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Hi, I recently signed the petition to support forest defenders, and I'd love for you to join me! Let's show them some support by signing here: act.gp/4xIZhHH
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Defend the defenders - Greenpeace International
Without territorial rights, Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ homes are being plundered by extractive industries like illegal gold and nickel mining. We don’t have time to wait.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
⚠️ Extractive industries like illegal gold and nickel mining are tearing down forests while world leaders stall. We need formal territorial rights NOW to stop the plunder. Stand with the guardians of the planet. ✊ act.gp/4f0ObqC #ProtectForestsNow @greenpeace.org
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Defend the defenders - Greenpeace International
Without territorial rights, Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ homes are being plundered by extractive industries like illegal gold and nickel mining. We don’t have time to wait.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Far right newspapers are trying to run a smear campaign against Misan Harriman. We can't let them. Add your name to the open letter, and stand against hate and division. goodlawproject.org/s/4ca10b
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Stand in solidarity with Misan Harriman | Good Law Project
Far right newspapers are trying to run a smear campaign against Misan Harriman. Add your name to the open letter, and stand against hate and division.
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John Crace @mrjohncrace.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
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The Campaign Diary of Robert Kenyon Aged 41 and Three-Quarters (as imagined by John Crace)
What’s Carol Vorderman moaning about? All I said was how fit she was … must be going through the menopause or something
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Fergie obviously
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
We need as many people as possible to agree with putting in place more ways to increase funding rather than making cuts and essentially punishing those who are already suffering. Tax the Rich – Wealth Tax Now www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
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Oxfam GB | Chancellor Rachel Reeves: Tax wealth now
We need as many people as possible to agree with putting in place more ways to increase funding rather than making cuts and essentially punishing those who are already suffering. Tax the Rich – Wealth...
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🚨Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace organisations for hundreds of millions of dollars for solidarity with the ongoing Indigenous-led resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Tell Energy Transfer and other corporate bullies to stop their attacks on free speech. Sign the petition: act.gp/45nmLV9
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NO more corporate bullying! - Greenpeace International
Tell Energy Transfer and other corporate bullies to stop their attacks on free speech. Sign the petition now.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities. secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
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Take the Pledge: “I’ll never vote for Nigel Farage”
Join thousands across Britain taking the Never Nigel Pledge. Say no to hate and division and help stop Reform UK from tearing apart our communities. Let's show there is strength in standing together f...
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
I’ve just signed this birthday card for Sir David Attenborough’s 100th -- thought you might like to add your name too!
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Royal visit goes ahead despite shooting The new Private Eye is out now.
A photo of the front cover of issue 1674 of Private Eye magazine with the caption "on shelves now." The front cover headline reads "Royal Visit Goes Ahead Despite Shooting," flanked by Union Jack and Stars and Stripes flags, above a photo of King Charles and Donald Trump shaking hands. A speech bubble from King Charles reads "I had a narrow escape from a madman," with Trump replying "Lucky you!"
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Trump's playbook: pressure Europe into scrapping protections for people and nature. Today Greenpeace Belgium activists are sending a strong signal from Brussels: our rights are not up for negotiation. Europe must #ResistTrumpsAgenda! @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
🚨Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace organisations for hundreds of millions of dollars for solidarity with the ongoing Indigenous-led resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Tell Energy Transfer and other corporate bullies to stop their attacks on free speech. Sign the petition: act.gp/3P8i6lx
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NO more corporate bullying! - Greenpeace International
Tell Energy Transfer and other corporate bullies to stop their attacks on free speech. Sign the petition now.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
I just watched a powerful new Greenpeace film exposing how Eni – one of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies – is using the Winter Olympics and Paralympics to greenwash its climate damage. Watch and share the film, and add your name: act.gp/4k1d4CM
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Oilympics: The Games on Thin Ice - Greenpeace International
Fossil fuel companies are greenwashing their image by sponsoring big sporting events to hide their destruction. Don’t let them get away with it.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
We need as many people as possible to agree with putting in place more ways to increase funding rather than making cuts and essentially punishing those who are already suffering. Tax the Rich – Wealth Tax Now www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
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Oxfam GB | Chancellor Rachel Reeves: Tax wealth now
It’s time to tax the super-rich. Demand a Wealth Tax today.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I just signed an open letter joining the urgent call for peace, justice and a healthy future. We need to turn the volume up on a better moral compass set of morals which leaders everywhere must be judged by. Will you also add your voice to this important call? act.gp/4bGVSAm
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Reclaim the moral compass: a call for courageous leaders - Greenpeace International
It will take all of us to break through the fear and noise and show our leaders a better path.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Force the government to meet with the Palestine Action hunger strikers NOW goodlaw.social/8f6640
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Force the government to meet with the Palestine Action hunger strikers NOW
Palestine Action activists are in the middle of their hunger strike, and their situation is desperate. Some of them have not eaten for 46 days. They have been refused medical attention, their communic...
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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🚨BUDGET REACTION: Another Budget which shields the super-rich. The Chancellor “remains out of touch” while the public “pay the price.” Full statement: bit.ly/4pt3WIB.
Picture of campaigners with Parliament in the background holding up a banner 'Tax billionaires, fix inequality. Tax polluters, fix the climate.' Text added to the image: 'Out of touch budget. Another budget which shields the super rich. The Chancellor remains out of touch with the public who wants to tax wealth and make polluters pay.'
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Greenpeace International 🌍 @greenpeace.org · 14/11/2025
The Rainbow Warrior joined the flotilla calling on leaders at #COP30 to respect the Amazon, defend Indigenous lands and rights, end fossil fuels and make polluters pay. COP30 must be a COP of action for forests, for climate and for people. act.gp/3LpWWxy #RespectTheAmazon #MakePollutersPay
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Respect the Amazon - Greenpeace International
Add your name to demand global leaders #RespectTheAmazon and protect its forests, wildlife and its people.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special The new Private Eye is out now.
A photo of the front cover of issue 1662 of Private Eye magazine with the caption "on shelves now." The front cover reads “BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special” and shows Broadcasting House with speech bubbles coming from the building. The quotes include “Donald Trump says we broadcast fake news!”, “Nigel Farage says we’re totally biased!”, “Boris Johnson says we’re liars!”, “The Daily Mail says we’re peddling conspiracy theories!”, “Kemi Badenoch highlights poor leadership!”, “The Daily Telegraph says we’re editing for political purposes!”, and “Liz Truss says we’ve done huge damage to the country!”
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We need as many people as possible to agree with putting in place more ways to increase funding rather than making cuts and essentially punishing those who are already suffering. Tax the Rich – Wealth Tax Now www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
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Oxfam GB | Chancellor Rachel Reeves: Tax wealth now
It’s time to tax the super-rich. Demand a Wealth Tax today.
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Greenpeace International 🌍 @greenpeace.org · 07/11/2025
Deep in the Amazon, a Macaw family fights to protect their home and their future. Their story is our story, a reminder that every family, whether feathered or human, deserves a place to call home. Remind world leaders attending #COP30 - protecting nature is protecting ourselves. act.gp/3LpWWxy
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
We need as many people as possible to agree with putting in place more ways to increase funding rather than making cuts and essentially punishing those who are already suffering. Tax the Rich – Wealth Tax Now www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
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Oxfam GB | Chancellor Rachel Reeves: Tax Wealth Now
It’s time to tax the super-rich. Demand a Wealth Tax today.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
You should sign this! stopeumercosur.org/take-action/...
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Take Action – Stop EU-Mercosur coalition
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Mandelson Crisis Starmer Acts! The new Private Eye is out now.
A photo of the front cover of issue 1658 of Private Eye magazine with the caption "on shelves now." The cover headline reads "Mandelson Crisis Starmer Acts!" and shows two images of Keir Starmer waving outside Number 10. In the first, he says “Goodbye, Peter – we can’t have anything to do with a friend of a paedo.” In the second, he says “Welcome, President Trump!”
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
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UK Government: Keep your promise to protect workers
Zero hours contracts, unfair ‘fire and rehire’, waiting months or even years to be able to access benefits – the world of work in our country is weighted against actual workers. It’s billionaire bosse...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 15/09/2025
Manchester City dismiss bar worker wearing United shirt at stadium during derby
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Manchester City dismiss bar worker wearing United shirt at stadium during derby
* Worker shown serving pint in social media post * City confirm ‘individual has now been removed’ Manchester City have dismissed a bar worker who wore a Manchester United shirt while serving drinks at the Etihad Stadium during the derby on Sunday. The club were made aware of the worker via a post on X from an account called @Mataniels. It included a photograph of the man in question handing over a pint while wearing a black shirt containing a clearly visible United club crest, alongside the caption: “Absolute joke @ManCity – letting one of the bar staff in block 315 wear a United shirt on Derby Day #mcfc.” Continue reading...
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
It’s quite simple really. They’re nearly all right leaning publications that want to get rid of Labour.
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Sam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
🔴 NEW - Why you should leave X Here’s the sad truth: Twitter no longer exists. X is something else entirely. It’s a megaphone for extremism, controlled by a deranged oligarch. 📝 latest Substack 👇🏻
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Why you should leave X
A rallying cry to progressives everywhere...
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
It’s a bit early to predict yet and I suppose we would see that as a big improvement but should we be happy with a 7th place finish?
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
I think you will find that she was floored not flawed.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
🚨Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace organisations for hundreds of millions of dollars for solidarity with the ongoing Indigenous-led resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Tell Energy Transfer and other corporate bullies to stop their attacks on free speech. Sign the petition: act.gp/3Hrx6Ye
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NO more corporate bullying! - Greenpeace International
Tell Energy Transfer and other corporate bullies to stop their attacks on free speech. Sign the petition now.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
We need to stop using fossil fuels. Gas, coal, and oil are the past. Renewables are the future! Sign now! #StopFossilGas act.gp/4kIAmNx
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We don’t need fossil fuels to power Europe. - Greenpeace International
Fossil gas, oil, and coal are not just driving the climate crisis – they’re making Europe dependent on bullies like Putin and Trump.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Unbelievably good transfer business this year.
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Barry Downes @barrydownes.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
I’m calling on governments to #TaxTheSuperRich for a green and just future! Add your name: act.gp/42iAjSi
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Tax the super-rich - Greenpeace International
Join the movement! Together, let's urge governments to tax the super-rich and fund a green and fair future.
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