Reposted by Charlie WhelanRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2025Increase in productivity since 1979: 87% Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32% Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%. As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power. 299118313828
Reposted by Charlie WhelanGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 21/07/2025This morning's thread on one page: skywriter.blue/pages/did:pl...skywriter.bluePage by George Monbiot | @georgemonbiot.bsky.socialIt's performative. If Steve Reed were really 213941
Charlie Whelan @charliewhelan.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Highland Hotspurs making a splash in the Strathspey and Badenoch Herald #coys 131
Charlie Whelan @charliewhelan.bsky.social · 19/05/2025On my way to Bilbao from Inverness via London and Bordeaux! #coys 290
Reposted by Charlie WhelanJim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Unite the Union poised to write down its assets by £60mn - in its first accounts for four years - amid two ongoing scandals at one of Britain’s biggest unions www.ft.com/content/9e17...ft.comUnite divided: British trade union grapples with twin scandalsScrutiny of business ventures have led to allegations of conflicts of interest 57524
Reposted by Charlie WhelanKevin Maguire @kevmag.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Penny for the thoughts of Gordon Brown on Labour PM successor Keir Starmer slashing internationa aid? 4181
Reposted by Charlie WhelanPhilippa Clark @pvclark.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Inside Britain’s fascist fight club: secret footage shows far-right group preparing for ‘race war’ - ITV News 011
Reposted by Charlie WhelanPhilippa Clark @pvclark.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Spot on cover! www.frontpages.com/daily-star/frontpages.comDaily Star - Today's Front PageDiscover today's edition of the newspaper, cover and headline. 011
Reposted by Charlie WhelanAlex Massie @alexmassie.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Liz Truss crashed the economy. Her lawyers are welcome to get in touch. Good luck lads. 17722103
Charlie Whelan @charliewhelan.bsky.social · 04/12/2024www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... When Millwall was my local team I watched them when Docherty was manager and took them to first division. Will never forget the chant ‘Docherty Out’ after one poor performance. A lesson to all fans to be patient with their manager #coysbbc.co.ukJohn Docherty: Legendary Millwall manager dies aged 84Legendary Millwall manager John Docherty, who remains the only boss in their history to guide them to English football's top flight, dies at the age of 84. 110
Reposted by Charlie WhelanKevin Maguire @kevmag.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Dead within 24 hours of a lung cancer diagnosis, award-winning firefighter Jeff Simpson's widow believes exposure to toxic substances and a lack of protection contributed to his death. Fear not enough was done, perhaps still isn't, to protect fire crews. fire-magazine.co.uk/firefighters...fire-magazine.co.ukFirefighter’s widow campaigning for safer conditions in the fire service following tragic death of husbandAn award-winning firefighter and father-of-four died suddenly in April, within 24 hours of being diagnosed with lung cancer. Jeff Simpson’s widow, Anne Davies, believes exposure to toxic substances a... 0327
Reposted by Charlie WhelanKevin Maguire @kevmag.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Bellyaching and scaremongering from feather-bedded landowners and farmers is hammered by this @theifs.bsky.social analysis. Nails guff about huge forced sales, food shortages, etc. Govt estimates tax changes raise £550m but they still enjoy £1.8bn in breaks. ifs.org.uk/articles/inh...ifs.org.ukInheritance tax and farms | Institute for Fiscal StudiesThe Autumn 2024 Budget brought some agricultural property into inheritance tax. What are the changes? Who will be affected? Were they a good idea? 44711
Reposted by Charlie WhelanTottenham Hotspur @tottenhamhotspur.com · 23/11/2024Team news locked in 🔒 1428919
Reposted by Charlie WhelanPhilippa Clark @pvclark.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Excellent as ever - need for a Land Tax to deal wealth of the über rich dodging tax www.labourland.org/wp-content/u...labourland.org 011
Reposted by Charlie WhelanKevin Maguire @kevmag.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Oh... "Clive Bailye, one of the five farmers who organised the march in the capital, wrote: 'only a disabled, unemployed, black, LGBT, transgender, non tax paying, homeless, vegan immigrant in immediate need of NHS help' would vote Labour." www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...mirror.co.ukFarmer protest organiser was behind racist and homophobic posts onlineClive Bailye, one of the five farmers who organised the march in the capital, wrote: "only a disabled, unemployed, black, LGBT, transgender, non tax paying, homeless, vegan immigrant in immediate need... 94110
Reposted by Charlie WhelanKevin Maguire @kevmag.bsky.social · 21/11/2024RIP Prezza, Thumper, Two Jags. The working class lad, ocean liner waiter and trade unionist who was the UK's longest-serving Deputy PM had an incredible life. "John Prescott dies aged 86 after Alzheimer's battle." www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...mirror.co.ukJohn Prescott dies aged 86 after Alzheimer's battleJohn Prescott's family said the former deputy prime minister "spent his life trying to improve the lives of others" and he died peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer's 1416
Reposted by Charlie WhelanAndrew Sparrow @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Labour would bring back winter fuel payments in Scotland, says Anas Sarwar, but tapered so wealthy get less, @libbybrooks.bsky.social reports - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... 6267
Reposted by Charlie WhelanJim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 19/11/2024memo to farmers protesting today, if you’re desperate to hand your farm to your offspring then give it to them while you’re still alive, panic over, so long as you live another 7 years there’s no inheritance tax 2043579694
Reposted by Charlie WhelanCharlie Whelan @charliewhelan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Introducing my dog Connie. Named after Constance Markievicz 031
Charlie Whelan @charliewhelan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Introducing my dog Connie. Named after Constance Markievicz 031
Reposted by Charlie WhelanThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Lots of The Athletic FC team are now on BlueSky! 🦋 Here's our Starter Pack so you can connect with them... 👇 go.bsky.app/A5FgF6E 4459991
Reposted by Charlie WhelanJonathan Freedland @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Hi there - a first post on this platform. Do please repost this message just in case anyone should want to find me here -- thank you... 67866610
Reposted by Charlie Whelanarfursmith.bsky.social @arfursmith.bsky.social · 15/11/2024I used to think Elon Musk was a type of aftershave 2112120
Reposted by Charlie WhelanVictoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Hi Just joined 👋 I host @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social LIVE 1030pm weeknights 🎧 Ukrainecast via BBC Sounds 🎧 And Then Came Breast Cancer I care about politics & economics and the way they affect your lives I’m a mum of two boys, I love dogs (we’ve 2 cocker spaniels) and I definitely love life ❤️ 6552658
