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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Cable Street 1936-2026: Not Then Not Now roughtradebooks.com/products/cab...
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
According to Suella Braverman not one of these ENGLAND players are English. FUCK HER 🖕🖕🏾🖕🏿🖕🏽🖕🏼
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Haywain 2026
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
2027 Calendar - available to preorder now! First 100 orders come with a free exclusive Cold War Steve Christmas card, signed and dedicated to you (or the recipient of the calendar) 👇👇👇👇 coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/grea...
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iangregson.bsky.social @iangregson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Britain needs to see real change from Burnham's first Budget! It's time to tax the super-rich, and back our communities with the investment they need to thrive. I wrote to the PM to demand better. Will you add your name? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
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Dear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-rich
Britain needs to see real change from Burnham's first Budget! It's time to tax the super-rich, and back our communities with the investment they need to thrive. I wrote to the PM to demand better. Wil...
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iangregson.bsky.social @iangregson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. The arts & culture MUST be part of it. I've signed @campaignforthearts.org's petition urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to revitalise the arts – to revitalise the whole nation 🌱 Join me: www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/10-year-plan/
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Prime Minister – put the arts in your 10-year plan for the UK | Campaign for the Arts
Sign our petition urging the UK Government to build a country where the arts are available from childhood, accessible to all and thriving everywhere.
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solomonhughes.bsky.social @solomonhughes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Lisa Nandy siding with Ed Sheeran when all his support bands walk out against censorship of Gaza on his tour - Nandy is a sort of Ed Sheeran of politics, wants a veneer of credibility but thinks "don't protest, don't speak out, shut up and take the cash" www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
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Lisa Nandy says Ed Sheeran in an ‘impossible position’ over Macklemore Gaza row
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
£72m for Reform over the weekend could be just the tip of the iceberg There's nothing to stop Elon Musk giving, via a UK X subsidiary, £300m to Restore Britain today Or a Trump ally giving £500m to Farage via a UK-registered firm There's a v narrow window to tackle big money in the elections bill
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PHL SportsNut @ispw8842.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
They are in so deep they don't know what's true. They are begging us to stop them.
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
One reason England does so well is our second generation immigrants outperform their peers which is not true in most OECD countries. We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
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Stevie Bennett @steviebennett.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I want the Prime Minister to look into a TV camera and say the RNLI are heroes, that we do not change policy by street violence in this country, and that he expects any criminal action to face the full force of the law. That's it. That's all he has to do.
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Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
1/2 UK taxpayers should not be funding contracts for companies linked to violations of international law. Yet some firms allegedly connected to the supply chains used in attacks on Palestinians remain eligible for public contracts.
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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Add your name to the petition calling for a full and thorough police investigation into what Channel 4 have exposed: 38d.gs/ForeignFundi...
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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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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 02/09/2026
The new Prime Minister has challenged 40 years of privatisation 😮 Let's keep the pressure on for public ownership ✊
Two politicians, quotes on privatization and high bills.
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iangregson.bsky.social @iangregson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Tax the banks — cut our bills!
Getting banks to pay more tax on their profits to help us with the cost of living is common sense. They’re raking in billions while the rest of us are struggling. We've seen this pattern before. The h...
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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Another violent settlerrorist in the West Bank, beats a disabled Palestinian elderly with a metal rod He was injured and was evacuated to the hospital The settlers make the Palestinians lives as miserable as possible
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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Is the political fixation with growth misplaced? I wrote this infographic. I used AI to create the final image.
An infographic on economic growth that questions why it is needed.
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This really is a remarkably positive story - done in the face of massive right wing media opposition too Burnham should take note
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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Porto has made public transport free for all residents. Since 10 July, anyone living in Portugal’s second largest city can ride the metro, buses, trams and ferries across the metropolitan area at no charge, in a bid to coax people out of their cars. EU Today buff.ly/pDRs778 #ShareGoodNewsToo
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Porto introduces free public transport for all city residents - https://eutoday.net
Porto has introduced free public transport for its residents, allowing eligible passengers to use metro, bus, suburban rail, tram and river services across
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Phil M 🦻🏼💚 🍉 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇵🇸 @phillm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is a textbook example of how the billionaire owned right wing media channels undermine our democratic values. This represents one of the primary channels of distorted news and misinformation, moulding opinions using a twisted version of the facts to generate falsified widespread outrage.
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iangregson.bsky.social @iangregson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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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iangregson.bsky.social @iangregson.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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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Labour Defence Secretary Wes Streeting accepted a £30,000 donation from a think tank linked to convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Streeting accepted donation from fraudster-linked think tank
Labour Defence Secretary Wes Streeting accepted a £30,000 donation from a think tank linked to convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 10/08/2026
The Banks can afford to pay more. They work in our economy, they thrive here - and when they were in trouble (2008) this country bailed them out, public money saved them. They absolutely should chip in a bit more to help the country now. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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Adrian Littlejohn @yorksfella59.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Can we have some proper cricket soon, please BBC? The Hundred is Farage cricket. It's knee-deep in dodgy money, but despite that it's still trashy, noisy and unsubtle. The only difference is that brown people and women are welcomed, not just token presences... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
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The Hundred 2026 results: Zak Crawley & Harry Brook help Sunrisers Leeds beat Manchester Super Giants
Leeds Sunrisers end Manchester Super Giants' unbeaten start to the season after chasing down 182 thanks to half-centuries from Mitch Marsh and Zak Crawley while Harry Brook chips in with 42.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Andy Burnham urged to tax banks £55bn profit bonanza. Long overdue. Profiteering. Must end hidden subsidies too. Banks received £100bn interest from UK govt on central reserves, used for clearing interbank transactions, over last 3 yrs. EU mostly stopped it in 2023.
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Andy Burnham urged to unleash tax raid on banks amid £55billion profit bonanza
EXCLUSIVE: As Britain's big bank prepare to announce a round of bumper half year profits, critics argue a windfall could pay for the government's cost of living crusade
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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 26/07/2026
NEW: 145 Palantir staff have been given access to NHS systems, exposing the true scale of the tech giant’s increasing takeover Hear the outrageous story of how Palantir wormed into our NHS in our podcast 🎧 👇 goodlaw.social/1e69ba
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The Shadow Contract | Good Law Project
Exposing why a US spy-tech firm is at the heart of the NHS Listen on these platforms Support our investigative research Fund more investigations Keep me informed Spread the word
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Andy Burnham cabinet consists of neoliberal foot-soldiers. All supported Privatisation of the NHS by stealth Greater role for private equity PFI Corporate profiteering Benefit cuts Higher taxes on the poor Erosion of jury trials Damaging fiscal rules What will change?
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Andy Burnham can’t transform the country while sticking to the current fiscal rules
Sticking to the 2024 election manifesto and fiscal rules will make it harder for him to deliver the headline promises and the change that he has paraded.
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iangregson.bsky.social @iangregson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Did you know a barrister is facing jail just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience? This historic right has kept trials fair since 1670. We can't let it be silenced now. Add your name to defend fair trials👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Sign to protect the right to a fair trial
Imagine being called for jury duty, but advised against using your own common sense. ❗A top barrister is now facing contempt of court proceedings, simply for reminding a jury of their rights. If judg...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Holding Govts to Ransom JP Morgan boss warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks. Warns of capital flight, lower investment. Can't recall bankers objecting to bailouts, quantitative easing, subsidies. They want obedient govts. Who governs? People v Corporations.
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JP Morgan boss warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks
Higher taxes on sector could threaten plan for £3bn headquarters in London, says Jamie Dimon
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The Scales ⚖️ @shakethescales.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Andy Burnham's chief of staff is James Purnell, former chair of Labour Friends of Israel &, until days before his appointment, chief executive of Flint Global, a lobbying firm whose clients include arms manufacturers making components for the F-35 jets causing untold death & destruction in Gaza...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Gap between the pay of FTSE 100 CEOs and UK workers the widest for 8 years. Median pay of FTSE 100 CEO increased from £4.66m in 2024/25 to £5.06m in 2025/26. UK bosses get 130 times average worker’s salary, often for mediocre performance. Workers generate wealth but have no say on exec pay.
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Gap between the pay of FTSE 100 CEOs and UK workers the widest for 8 years - High Pay Centre
The High Pay Centre's annual review of CEO pay in the FTSE 100 shows the Median FTSE 100 CEO to median UK worker pay ratio rose to 130:1 in 2025/26, the highest for 8 years and up from 124:1 last year...
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
If you’re wondering why UK press has suddenly woken up to Farage, please read this. It’s because: Brexit. The r/w press refused to scrutinise the money behind Farage & the lawsuit against me scared off the rest. But this isn’t a new scandal. It’s the same one I’ve been reporting on for a decade
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
BREAKING 🚨: reports suggest Andy Burnham could approve new oil and gas fields, including Rosebank. Is he REALLY going to cave into the demands of the profiteering oil giants and Trump? Or is he going to stand with people facing soaring bills and a worsening climate crisis?
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Just had Palantir’s comms person call me an ‘anti Palantir campaigner’ The classic 2026 populist move ‘I don’t like what you’ve said. You must be a campaigner against me’ Anyway read the pieces and judge for yourself….
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Get ready for the parade of politicians and media figures telling us a lying fascist warmonger was a wonderful human being.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died on July 11 following a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement from his office.
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Waffles Mcgrawl @waffles-mcgrawl.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
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Democrat Congressman has just been detained in Israel. #israel #wtf #breakingnews #rokhanna
TikTok video by Brian & Ed Krassenstein
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Jim 🔥 @jim.chat · 09/07/2026
🇬🇧 for those complacent enough to think that Thiel & Palantir are US-only problems … or that Reform is a cheap joke … Thank you @nafeez.bsky.social @peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social … for shining your light. bylinetimes.com/2026/07/09/p...
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Palantir Co-Founder Peter Thiel and Reform UK's Cambridge University Recruitment Pipeline Project Revealed
The world-renowned academic institution has nothing to say in response to a six-month investigation by Byline Times raising serious concerns about the safeguarding of students and foreign influence at...
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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This is gross. The NGO has launched a UK Parliament petition asking the government to amend Schedule 2.1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to list cormorants, goosanders and red-breasted mergansers as species that may be managed outside the close season.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
If you appoint people to your top team like Josh Simons who allegedly hired investigators to spy on journalists and James Purnell a corporate lobbyist for oil and gas - then I don't think you can be described in any way as progressive.
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Darren Mark Skilton @darrenmarkskilton.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Many say it is the UK's greatest achievement. On the 5th of July 1948 50 million people woke up to a National Heath Service. #NHS #NHSbirthday
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iangregson.bsky.social @iangregson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
I’ve signed a letter calling for Andy Burnham to clarify his views on control or ownership of public services. Can you sign and share it as well? weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...
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Add your name to our open letter to Andy Burnham
Public control is not public ownership. Andy Burnham must clarify that he backs public ownership of life's essentials.
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Juraj Mikurcik @jurajmikurcik.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This is why cities need trees. Hard surfaces and parked cars can reach extreme temperatures, while shaded grass and tree-covered areas stay dramatically cooler. This is the urban heat island effect in one image: hard surfaces absorb and radiate heat, while vegetation and shade reduce it.
Photo showing a combination of hard and soft landscape with callouts of surface temperatures
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 03/07/2026
Israel drops the world’s biggest non nuclear bomb on Lebanon. Corporate media is silent. The United States must hold these war criminals accountable.
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