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Bob Gillespie

@bobgillespie.bsky.social
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Retired. Former secondary schoolteacher, trainer, provider of business support to third sector organisations, supporter of those in need via a Citizens Advice Bureau (specialising in disability). Still an activist aiming for a fair society and fair world.

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Global Justice Now Scotland @globaljusticescot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Scotland has dealt a blow to big tech - we've won a pause in hyperscale data centres developments - but we need to keep fighting for a ban www.globaljustice.org.uk/blog/2026/09...
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Scotland has dealt a blow to big tech - Global Justice Now
The Big Tech bros love to be wined and dined by the rich and powerful – and so they no doubt jumped at the chance to meet with the King […]
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Global Justice Now @globaljusticenow.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Multinational corporations can sue governments in secret tribunals for passing laws that protect people and the planet. It's called ISDS, it's in trade deals, and it's blocking climate action right now. This October, we fight back. Join the action!👇 stopisds.global #StopISDS
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WeMove Europe @wemoveeurope.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Ride the bus. Take the train. Do your part. But make Big Oil do theirs. Yes, individual choices matter. The UN says switching from cars to public transport can cut an individual’s emissions significantly.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Fox (is not) News
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Palantir technologies attack life and liberty. This company has no place in our NHS and the health secretary must trigger the NHS contract break clause. Sign the petition here act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4875
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No Palantir in our NHS
Palantir’s technical support for Israel’s genocidal regime and Trump’s abusive ICE gangs should disqualify it from any role in the UK’s public sector. But it has been handed access to NHS patient data...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I just added my name to ClientEarth's open letter to the new Energy Secretary standing against new drilling in the North Sea. Will you join me? act.clientearth.org/page/195975/...
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Stand against North Sea oil and gas drilling: Add your name
I just signed ClientEarth's open letter asking the government to stop new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Together, we can take a stand to protect the planet. Will you join me?
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I just added my name to ClientEarth's open letter to the new Energy Secretary standing against new drilling in the North Sea. Will you join me? act.clientearth.org/page/195975/...
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Stand against North Sea oil and gas drilling: Add your name
I just signed ClientEarth's open letter asking the government to stop new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Together, we can take a stand to protect the planet. Will you join me?
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Don't restrict the demand to Thames Water: many private water companies in England dump far too much sewage into our waters, much of it when they are not allowed to, and make excessive unearned profits for their shareholders through overcharging their customers. Nationalise water services!
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Global Justice Now @globaljusticenow.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Keir Starmer has announced his departure as PM and Andy Burnham is looking highly likely to succeed him. We @anothereurope.bsky.social and @ukstoptrump.bsky.social have written this open letter on what change would mean for Britain’s role in the world 👇🏽 www.globaljustice.org.uk/news/what-ne...
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What needs to change: an open letter to Andy Burnham - Global Justice Now
With Keir Starmer announcing his departure as prime minister and Andy Burnham looking highly likely to succeed him, Global Justice Now and allies have written this open letter on what […]
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Global Justice Now @globaljusticenow.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The government has just advised businesses not to trade with illegal Israeli settlements. But with no consequences for businesses that refuse to comply, this is a cop out. We need a complete ban on trade with illegal settlements, and sanctions targeting the illegal occupation. Share if you agree.
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
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...
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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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RichLBI @richlbi.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Posted by Occupy Democrats. Spot on 100%.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
The UK's biggest problem is Islamophobia not Antisemitism. No one will even mention this disgusting performance by Tommy Robinson. If it had been antisemitic the Police would have charged the stage.
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
It is a revolting performance of racist attitudes in the UK capital. We decent Britons (I am a Scot) are disgusted by behaviour of that sort. You are correct to speak of the different attitudes towards anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim speeches and even attitudes in the UK, but not only in the UK.
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Surely it is time for football (i.e. soccer) nations to tell FIFA to remove the 2026 World Cup from US soil or they will refuse to allow their teams to compete. I know it is unfair to stop qualifying teams' players reaching the pinnacle of their careers, but priciples are far more important.
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Perhaps so would Trump's USA!
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Is she the one on the left?
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
It's not such a big building for a President now, after the crazy actions of a crazy man in the building. And the mass of rubble beside is far from "White" like the remaining parts of Trump's temporary home. Perhaps he'll plan to paint what's left of it gold, like his monstrosity of Trump Tower.
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Global Justice Now @globaljusticenow.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Colombia and the Netherlands are hosting a conference focused on ending fossil fuels this April. This is HUGE. With the UK attending, here's three things we want them to engage with 👇🏽 Help us make our demands heard - tag energy secretary @ed-miliband.bsky.social below !
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The UK, and also those intent on producing independent nations in Scotland and perhaps Wales, badly need to reconsider who are their real friends and allies in the world. Bullies like Trump, war criminals like Netanyahu, or those with a moral code who support international law and justice. Easy?
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Tell the AI giants to stand together against killer robots actions.eko.org/a/tell-the-a...
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Tell the AI giants to stand together against killer robots
The US Secretary of War is on a rampage. He’s trying to bully the world’s top AI companies to rip out their safety guardrails and "tailor" their models for Trump’s military. He wants to turn AI into a
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Trump claims that Starmer is not Winston Churchill. But Trump is nothing like Franklin D Roosevelt or even Dwight D Eisenhower when it comes to the affairs of war. While they consulted their allies and agreed tactics,he engages only when he wants something from them.
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The Representation of the People Bill is a rare chance to renew our democracy - yet it ignores the voting system driving chaos and disillusionment. We need MPs standing up for fair votes in this upcoming debate. Urge your MP to attend: actionnetwork.org/letters/repr...
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Representation of the People Bill: Ask your MP to attend the debate and speak out for Fair Votes
The Representation of the People Bill is a rare chance to renew our democracy - yet it ignores the voting system driving chaos and disillusionment. We need MPs standing up for fair votes in this upco...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Epstein Files: release ALL missing pages now! action.eko.org/a/epstein-fi...
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Epstein files: release EVERY missing page now!
The headlines say the Epstein files are out. The math says they’re lying. Right now, Pam Bondi’s Department of Justice is still sitting on over 3 million pages of evidence that are legally required to
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
With ICE attacking protesters and snatching people off the streets, it’s clear: World Cup fans and players won’t be safe in Trump's US. Demand European countries to boycott the US World Cup matches - unless they are moved. action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-02...
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Boycott Trump’s World Cup
Football should be a force for peace, not a PR tool for authoritarians like Trump. And with ICE attacking protesters and snatching people off the streets, it’s clear: fans and players won’t be safe in...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.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...
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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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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
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The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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Trump's U.S. must not host the World Cup
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
It feels wrong that an MP can get elected on one platform and then just... swap? 🤷‍♀️ I’ve signed this to demand a by-election when MPs cross the floor. Let's make sure our votes actually count. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
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MPs shouldn't be able to switch parties without asking us first!
I just signed a petition calling for mandatory by-elections when an MP changes their political party. We vote for a specific manifesto and set of values—if that changes, we should get to vote again. I...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
I just signed a @tippingpointuk.bsky.social petition: Call on the UK government to condemn the US’ actions in Venezuela and uphold International Law. . Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ve...
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Call on the UK government to condemn the US’ actions in Venezuela and uphold International Law.
Join us in calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK government to unequivocally oppose and condemn Trump’s armed assault on Venezuela and to stand firmly against US’ threats to ALL other sove...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The UK govt quietly agreed a deal with Trump to hand Big Pharma billions more, at the expense of the NHS. @globaljusticenow and @justtreatment are organising an event for MPs to expose this deal. Take action and invite your MP, as I have done. act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4676
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Trump’s NHS heist: invite your MP to our briefing
In December, the UK government agreed a deal with the Trump administration which will see the UK pay pharmaceutical companies billions more for new medicines.  While big pharma executives are celebrat...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Write to the President of the European Parliament action.wemove.eu/letter/2025-...
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Write to the President of the European Parliament
Donald Trump is escalating his threats against Greenland, even refusing to rule out the use of force. While decisions are being discussed behind closed doors, Europe still has a narrow window to respo...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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Open letter: UK must not abstain on UN Venezuela vote
Stop Trump Coalition
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
We can't let the future of the BBC be decided by its enemies and politicians swayed by billionaires. We have to protect its independence. Sign the petition today and make sure the public has its say on the future of our BBC: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save Our BBC: Give the public a real say
The BBC isn't perfect, but we must come together to make it better and stronger. We must use the upcoming Royal Charter review to protect our BBC for us, the British public. For too long, the public h...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Animals all around the country are being killed using catapults that have been easily bought in shops and online. We need to ban the sale of catapults to those under the age of 18 to stop these horrific killings. Add your name now: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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Ban the sale of catapults to people under the age of 18 NOW
No more animals should have to suffer from this cruelty.
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The UK has agreed to pay pharma BILLIONS more for medicines to keep Trump happy – I’ve written to my MP urging them to do everything they can to stop this disastrous deal. Use this tool to email yours too! act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4671
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Write to your MP: stop big pharma’s NHS raid
The UK government has agreed a deal with Donald Trump that could see the NHS pay pharma companies an extra £3 billion a year for drugs. Experts say that diverting NHS funding to pay for this deal woul...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The UK has agreed to pay pharma BILLIONS more for medicines to keep Trump happy – I’ve written to my MP urging them to do everything they can to stop this disastrous deal. Use this tool to email yours too! act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4671
act.globaljustice.org.uk
Write to your MP: stop big pharma’s NHS raid
The UK government has agreed a deal with Donald Trump that could see the NHS pay pharma companies an extra £3 billion a year for drugs. Experts say that diverting NHS funding to pay for this deal woul...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The UK has agreed to pay pharma BILLIONS more for medicines to keep Trump happy – I’ve written to my MP urging them to do everything they can to stop this disastrous deal. Use this tool to email yours too! act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4671
act.globaljustice.org.uk
Write to your MP: stop big pharma’s NHS raid
The UK government has agreed a deal with Donald Trump that could see the NHS pay pharma companies an extra £3 billion a year for drugs. Experts say that diverting NHS funding to pay for this deal woul...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
"Press barons can meet the prime minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't." Don't think that's right? Demand the PM stops cozying up to press barons and restarts the inquiry to put victims first NOW. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
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Don’t bow down to media billionaires: protect victims!
Madeleine McCann’s parents, the families of Hillsborough victims, and Caroline Flack’s mum all know what it is like to be targeted by an intrusive press. That’s why over 30 high-profile victims wrote ...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/co...
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WASPI scandal: Pay out compensation to the women affected
The Government has announced it will reconsider whether to compensate the WASPI women, following growing pressure and undisclosed "evidence" Last December, the Government announced women born in the ...
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ClientEarth @clientearth.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Spain’s marine protected areas (MPAs) are still being decimated by bottom trawling. We took legal action last year but Spain has issued more fishing licenses for bottom trawling inside these MPAs since then. So we’re going back to court with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social to protect these zones.
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Debt Justice @debtjustice.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Meet the world’s loan sharks 🦈👇🏾 💸 Fifty-four countries are in debt crisis - while private lenders make vast profits. 🚑 In Africa, 34 countries are spending more on debt than health or education. It's time to #CancelDebtChooseHope for #DebtJustice SIGN here >> debtjustice.org.uk/canceldebt
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Having no talent did not stop Trump, unfortunately.
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Why are all of them not being withdrawn, as should happen?
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Why only some? Why not all of them?
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma: 38d.gs/5urg
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Sign the petition: End the tax break for big pharma like GlaxoSmithKline at the Autumn budget
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax break...
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Bob Gillespie @bobgillespie.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose. The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it. I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics. It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion. The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
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