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James Davies

@jamesdavies75.bsky.social
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Head of Campaigns for PCS trade union Proud Dad. Lover of music and books. Runner

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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
From taxing private jets to closing offshore loopholes, and more. Here's how we could make our economy fairer and raise £60 billion to revitalise key services to deliver first class healthcare, education and more. taxjustice.uk/blog/how-to-...
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How to raise £60 billion for public services: our ten tax reforms
The UK’s super-rich have accumulated record levels of wealth in recent years, while our public services have been decimated and inequality has soared.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
As another doomed attempt to deter desperate people from risking their lives crossing the channel is announced, the union representing border force staff calls for safe and secure routes. @pcsunion.bsky.social www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
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Only safe routes will tackle people smuggling
PCS says only safe routes will tackle people smuggling and humanitarian disasters in response to plans between the UK government and France to reduce dangerous channel crossings by disabling criminal ...
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Conservative Bernard Jenkins humiliated on PoliticsLive First he claims the ECHR stopped the Rwanda scheme when it was the UK Supreme Court that stopped it Then he claims there are safe and legal routes, there are not Dishonesty from politicians is a stain on our democracy
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Loved my run around Cheddar Reservoir this morning
Cheddar reservoir
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I wrote about a run on Substack open.substack.com/pub/jamesdav...
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Is this the most scenic run I've ever done?
I'm not usually one for taking photos during a run, but on Saturday I had to make an exception.
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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
£460 million a week could be raised from a wealth tax. We're in Westminster with @patmillsuk.bsky.social today calling for extreme wealth (£10m+) to be taxed more.
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
PCS has vowed to campaign with allies to oppose the cruel welfare cuts announced by work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall today, a blatant attack on the most vulnerable in our society. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
The text reads: "Targeting the most vulnerable with benefit cuts to meet arbitrary fiscal rules is an immoral choice at any time, but at a time of rising poverty, long NHS waiting lists and when the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite is abhorrent. PCS will be campaigning with allies to oppose these cruel cuts" Fran Heathcote, PCS General Secretary
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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
'Targeting “cost savings” on disability benefits is not only immoral, it is the opposite of everything a Labour government is supposed to be.' My column for the @theipaper.com ... inews.co.uk/opinion/what...
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What Rachel Reeves should do instead of cutting benefits
Labour was founded as the party of the working class
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
My daughter and I absolutely loved The Great Theatre Rescue, the new book by @juditheagle.bsky.social We've been fans ever since reading The Accidental Stowaway. My daughter even dressed as Patch for World Book Day.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
My daughter was just asked who was famous for saying "let them eat cake," and she answered, Mary Anne Hobbs. I may have been over exposing her to 6 Music.
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Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
This matters. Not because I think Trump is capable of mercy or empathy towards these vulnerable groups. But because it is a public act of defiance. Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
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PCS Press @pcspress.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
PCS responds to Lord Rose's "outdated" views on working from home, aired tonight on BBC's Panorama www.pcs.org.uk/contact-us/p...
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PCS responds to Lord Rose's "outdated" WFH comments on Panorama
Union says there is plenty of proof to show productivity increases when you employ a flexible workforce
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
UK govt must improve the economic condition of the bottom 50%, necessary for building economy and a just society. 1% has more than 70% of the population combined. The bottom 50% has 5% of wealth, bottom 20% has only 0.5%. No austerity. Must redistribute. leftfootforward.org/2025/01/labo...
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Labour hasn’t delivered growth or happiness. It needs an economic reset.
Successive governments have tailored economic and tax policies to impoverish the masses
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
A legend and one of the game's great characters. RIP Denis Law
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Gutted to hear that David Lynch has died. A true auteur. RIP
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
DWP's 'misleading and unfair' consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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DWP's consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules
The DWP's consultation into plans to slash billions from disability benefits has been ruled unlawful in a damning High Court judgement.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
The UK should follow Denmark's example of prioritising collective wellbeing to improve work-life balance. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Biden is right. Extreme wealth is a threat to our democracy. But what did his administration do to tackle this? www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Biden warns 'dangerous' oligarchy taking shape in final address
The outgoing president used his final televised speech from the Oval Office to issue a series of warnings.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
At last, something sensible has been written about working from home. "Surely the government doesn’t want to escalate strife over something of minimal importance to employers, but critical to many of their staff’s lives?"
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Saturday morning vibes
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PCS Press @pcspress.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
PCS responds to Reeves' public service cut threats, saying the union will fight every step of the way if the Chancellor comes for members' jobs and the services they provide www.pcs.org.uk/contact-us/p...
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PCS responds to Reeves' public service cut threats
Fran Heathcote says the union will fight every step of the way if the Chancellor comes for members' jobs
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
This is why I love this sport
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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Spot on @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social 🎯 "If you are serious about repairing and renewing our public services, you have to be serious about public service pay. "It's hard to see how a 2.8% rise addresses the recruitment and retention crisis across the public sector" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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TUC chief Paul Nowak tells ministers to get serious on pay in 2025
TUC general secretary Paul Nowak tells the BBC proposed 2.8% public sector pay rise is not credible.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
I've been enjoying Yuletide Bangerz by @jonwayne.bsky.social Perfect for anyone looking for an alternative Christmas mix. authorsrecording.bandcamp.com/album/yuleti...
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Yuletide Bangerz, by Jonwayne
17 track album
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
On reflection, Dune wasn't an ideal choice for Christmas reading.
Text from the novel, Dune
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
It might not make sense that Waspi women would choose Reform, a party that doesn't back their campaign, but this is a signal of what's to come if more groups of people become disillusioned with Starmer's Labour government www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/mixed-r...
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Mixed reaction as Waspi women flock to Reform UK
Reform UK have also said they wouldn't pay any compensation to Waspi women, which makes the situation all the more perplexing.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
I think the song, It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, would be improved if there was another version called It's Beginning to Look a Bit Like Christmas. You'd get away with playing it in November, then.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
"Are refugees and asylum seekers housed in 5 star hotels?" No. There - how hard is that? www.redcross.org.uk/stories/migr...
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I've just made a donation to this brilliant charity to give a child the gift of books. #MagicOfBooks
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I've signed @zarahsultana.bsky.social petition to save the £2 bus fare cap. Local bus services are a lifeline to many people. It makes no sense to make green public transport less affordable. Please sign and share 🙏 chng.it/4dSvH7gSSz
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We Can Make an Impact.
Save the £2 Bus Fare Cap – Keep Fares Affordable!
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
“I think the [winter fuel payment] means testing was too tight..to set it at pensioners who have annual income of less than £11,400 is too tight” Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
My daughter took this photo of me that I'm using as my profile pic on holiday. She also added the emoji. Perhaps she thought I wasn't smiley enough.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Some nice wintry scenes to make up for the 5 hour train journey up to Leeds this morning.
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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Headline translation: Multi-millionaire who bought farm to take advantage of tax break, upset he will lose tax break. 🤷🏻‍♂️ The same newspapers who scream increases in the NMW will damage the economy, are happy to go to the barricades for a tax break for Clarkson, Dyson & friends.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
media.tenor.com
a black and white photo of a man standing in front of a sign that says `` you are welcome '' .
ALT: a black and white photo of a man standing in front of a sign that says `` you are welcome '' .
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Recommended read. Andre Marmot does a brilliant job of charting the rise of the current UK jazz explosion and its cultural and political significance. Told through interviews with legends of the jazz scene, past and present.
Unapologetic expression: The inside story of the UK jazz explosion bookcover
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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Seems topical again today ... the case for a 4-day week is growing "Researchers found that participating businesses saw increased staff retention and no loss of revenue; for workers, less stress and improved work-life balance" inews.co.uk/opinion/four...
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The case for the four day week is becoming impossible to ignore
It’s been a long time coming
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4 Day Week Foundation @4dayweek.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
We’re often astounded by the confidence some people speak with on the issue of a 4-day week when they haven’t got the first clue about it. Read one set of trial results. Take a quick look at the positive outcomes from South Cambs Council’s pilot. We dare you.
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James Davies @jamesdavies75.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Started the day with a run around Clapham Common and spent the workday talking to MPs about why we need a four-day week. As Wednesdays go, it wasn't a bad one.
Autumnal leaves near Clapham Common bandstand
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