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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 16/10/2026
Ofwat is making Thames Water pay back *£2.87* to each household for dumping sewage Compare this to the *£176* privatisation of water costs each household EVERY YEAR If they want to help, then they must deliver public ownership. Our report explains how. Send it to your MP: vist.ly/5nqu9
Screenshot of a tweet by John MacDonnell that says "This new report from  @We_OwnIt   should add pace to the development of Labour's commitment to public ownership. Decades of experience have proved control of essential services and natural resources will not be enough. Ownership not regulation has to be the way forward."
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 15/10/2026
Danny Dyer is sick and tired of water privatisation. And frankly, so is everyone else It is time for Andy Burnham to listen to him, Feargal Sharkey, and the millions of people in England who want our water in public ownership
Man with sunglasses speaking into a microphone at a protest.
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 14/10/2026
Can someone help us get this message to Andy Burnham? Labour voters want public ownership, not public control - it is time to deliver it
Graphic that says "Andy Burnham, Labour voters want you to deliver public ownership" and shows that 77% to 91% support public ownership of different public services
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Norway has removed all of its $2tn Investment Fund from Israel linked banks, as it continues its policy of BDS against Israel. Well done Norway.
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
At times like this, the mask really comes off the British media. There is no pretence - at all - about their impartiality or objectivity towards the Green Party. It is a blatant naked partisan cross-media assault against the Greens.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The contrast between the utterly sycophantic coverage this week of Kemi Badenoch, whose party has a truly atrocious electoral record under her leadership, and the utterly dismissive coverage of the Greens, tells you everything you need to know about media bias in the UK
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Why the Holborn and St Pancras By-Election Was a Good Result for the Green Party
The dismissive coverage of Zack Polanski’s party obscures a far bigger truth about the rise of the left in British politics
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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s a mark of the corruption of our whole way of thinking about the world that trying to meet a planetary emergency is routinely described as “ideological”, while continuing to accelerate it is presented as “pragmatic” and “economic”.
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 30/08/2026
England's privatisation experiment is a historic debacle Scotland has water in public ownership. They - Invest 35% more into their infrastructure - Pay £107 less on average for water - 66% of their rivers have good ecological status, compared to England's 14.5% Take action: vist.ly/5gmpc
Screenshot of Guardian headline that says "From Scotland, I look at England's water privatisation disaster. I wish you had done what we did"
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I know this isn't terrorism. You know this isn't terrorism. The authorities know this isn't terrorism. But, once again, they have labelled protesters "terrorists", as part of the long-running programme to ensure that no one dares protest about anything any more. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Seven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’
Course at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort was painted with words ‘Gaza is not 4 sale’ and clubhouse was sprayed with graffiti
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I have written to the Cabinet Secretary to seek assurances that the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, who was lobbying for the privatised water industry until recently, has had no involvement in talks about the future of Thames Water.
25th August 2026
Dear Antonia,
It is reported in the media today that the Prime Minister has ‘shelved’ plans to take Thames Water into administration.
As is well known, the Chief of Staff in Downing Street James Purnell was until his appointment, the Chief Executive of Flint Global, whose clients it is widely reported include members of the privatised water industry, and Thames Water’s bondholders. 
The Times reports that the Prime Minister has been ‘advised by officials’ not to go ahead with special administration. In addition to James Purnell, can you confirm that no other officials involved in this process have links to the privatised water industry, and have accepted no hospitality from anyone associated with or acting on behalf of members of the water industry, including Flint Global, post the departure of James Purnell. 
It is especially concerning that the Times reports that the Prime Minister has listened to advice that even the half measure of temporary special administration would be costly and run into legal issues. Of course, this is what advisers and lobbyists for the privatised water industry will be saying and it is the ‘advice’ James Purnell would have been making weeks ago, It is also highly unlikely to be true, given the repeated catastrophic failures of Thames Water, including polluted rivers, sky high bills and water shortages, Thames Water could be taken into public ownership right now and Thames Water would not have a legal leg to stand on.
The public and I expect a proper explanation for this decision, including an update to parliament at the first possible time, and assurances that James Purnell has had nothing at all to
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juliancabrera.bsky.social @juliancabrera.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Error is in the post above as it can’t have fieldwork with future dates.
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juliancabrera.bsky.social @juliancabrera.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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juliancabrera.bsky.social @juliancabrera.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This data looks older than your post 3 days ago going by the fieldwork dates. Is there an error here somewhere?
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
England water industry was privatized for £7.6bn in 1989. Since then They have extracted £88.4bn in dividends Dumped tons of sewage in rivers Lost 1 trillion litres of water a year to leaks Built no new reservoirs They are teetering on the edge of bankruptcy but claim to be worth £144bn. Rogues.
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The case for nationalisation of water companies
England’s privatised water companies are leaders of predatory practices. In 1989, the industry was privatised for £7.6bn and had no debts. It joined Chile and a few US states&...
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 24/08/2026
Thames Water's creditors say a new Board would "fix the foundations" of the failing utility. Rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic, more like. The only thing that will fix the foundations of England's water industry is public ownership. 1/2
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Cat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This ought to be a joke There is no "market solution" because there is NO MARKET We don't want new board members or "local representation" we want PUBLIC OWNERSHIP Let Thames Water go bust, slash the debt, take it back permanently www.ft.com/content/f160...
ft.com
Thames Water creditors plan board shake-up if utility avoids nationalisation
Move aims to reassure government there would be a change of leadership under their ownership
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thames Water has ripped us off for far too long. Sky high bills. Water shortages. Polluted rivers. Sewage in the sea. No more hesitation, no half measures - we need water in public hands now.
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Cat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Southern Water has the most debt after Thames Water - and it wants to increase your bills by £43 Who owns Southern Water? MACQUARIE - the "vampire kangaroo" which racked up Thames Water's debt @andyburnham.bsky.social say NO to bill rises Privatisation is unaffordable Let them go bust
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 15/08/2026
We refuse to pay for more sewage in our rivers, hosepipe bans, service cuts, dividends and bonuses Andy Burnham must say no to any bill hike. IF private water companies can't survive without it, let them go bust 82% of us want public ownership of water. We've had enough of privatisation
"“If water companies cannot invest without raising our bills, they should be allowed to go bust and then taken into public ownership. The public has had enough of the rising bills, service cuts, hosepipe bans and sewage dumping. It is time for water to be taken into public ownership like 90% of the world.”
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Direct, full-time jobs opening Rosebank oilfield would create: 450 D, f-t jobs opening Jackdaw gasfield would create: 27 D, f-t jobs in UK's net-zero economy: 300,000 + 400,000 more on the way D, f-t jobs in the rest of the green economy: 600,000 Is that really the hill Burnham wants to die on?
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Little Stormzy came back to visit today to say thats for help in his early days. He is absolutely huge and it is probably the happiest I've ever been to see a dog!! Look at him go!
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in its genocide. That’s the findings of a latest UN commission. Remember: if you oppose this abomination, you’re treated as a dangerous, hateful extremist
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Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza children part of genocide: UN inquiry
United Nations Commission of Inquiry says Israel's 'deliberate targeting' of Gaza children part of ongoing 'genocide'.
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Abbey @abbeyarletto.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
When reality surpasses fiction! Top: fictional forecast for August 2050, broadcast by French TV in 2014 to warn about the consequences of global warming. Bottom: Real French forecast for yesterday, June 22, 2026.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The magic money tree gets another shake. Funny how often it fruits when lucrative contracts are at risk. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Extra £174m earmarked for ‘spiralling’ bill for Lower Thames Crossing
More than £3bn is due to be spent on the proposed road tunnel between Kent and Essex, which is estimated to have higher costs per mile than HS2
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The Economist @economist.com · 04/06/2026
The next generation of illiberal leftism is gaining ground. It is time to fight back econ.st/3RPYFPV
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
It's OK everyone - no need to feel pure cold rage at this one. www.itv.com/news/anglia/...
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 05/06/2026
Unbelievable rip off Our water is a natural monopoly handed out to shareholders around the world We are a guaranteed revenue stream Any government that cares about sewage and bills should be delivering PERMANENT PUBLIC OWNERSHIP whenever water companies fail to fulfil their statutory duties
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 05/06/2026
THEY ARE BASTARDS
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Cat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Andy Burnham says we don't want the UK becoming as polarised as the US All voter groups back public ownership, he could bring them together by taking back our assets and services yougov.com/en-gb/articl... @andyburnham.bsky.social please reply to our open letter weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The headline talks about Antisemitism fears. Yet both people were criticising a genocidal Israeli Government. This constant conflation of criticism of Jewish people with criticism of Israel makes me as a Jewish person feel less safe. Such a dangerous decision by Labour.
Zack Polanski criticises ban on left wing broadcasters over Antisemitism fears
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Reform UK wants to shut this down. If it did so, it would throw a million people out of work. Why? because it is beholden to the fossil fuel industry. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
UK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research finds
Net zero industry accounts for more than a million jobs and benefits whole country, according to CBI Economics
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Reeves examines using private sector funds to build new towns. It is PFI renamed as public-private partnerships (PPP). The state guarantees corporate profits for decades. £1 private investment results in £6 govt repayment. Cheaper for govt to borrow. It can issue public bonds.
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Reeves examines using private sector funds to speed building of new towns
Chancellor in talks with banks and investment funds about public-private partnerships to build infrastructure
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
One of the points I made is that Reform claims to be the party of the "man and woman in the street". But in reality, it is run by millionaires on behalf of billionaires.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Just finished Any Questions, up against Richard Tice. I knew there would be plenty of BS on climate, but he spouted rubbish on *every* subject. Even claimed that the EU is not our biggest trading partner, but the US. In fact, we have 3x more trade with the EU. He believes whatever he wants to.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The point of these attacks is twofold: 1. Flood people with nonsense until it feels true. 2. Grind people down until they lose hope. We know the answer to that: fight back - with hope & a plan for change. There is absolutely no way they win this. Join.greenparty.org.uk
The daily telegraph. Polanski is a power hungry mercenary
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
UK sleepwalking into food crisis caused by extreme weather, inflation, impacts of the Iran war. UK imports food, fertilizer. Poor water/energy infrastructure. Crisis will push more into poverty, risk of unrest. Abandon neoliberalism, build self-reliance.
theguardian.com
Britain ‘sleepwalking into a food crisis’ without urgent action, experts say
Industry figures warn of national security risk and call for ministers to address impact of extreme weather, inflation and Iran war
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
UK chancellor tells ministers to ‘buy British’ in four key industries - shipbuilding, steel-making, energy and AI. All are foreign owned, profits exported. Not self reliant for most things. Manufacturing neglected: was 30% of GDP in 1970, now 9%+. Need a fundamental economic reset.
theguardian.com
Rachel Reeves tells ministers to ‘buy British’ in four key industries
Exclusive: Chancellor pushes for procurement of ships, steel, energy and AI to prioritise Britishness as well as cost
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
There's an exceptionalist belief that the UK's immune to the worst political extremes. In reality, we were lucky not to get a fascist government in the 1930s. Now that the world's richest man supports our most extreme political party, we need more than luck. We need to get the money out of politics.
Elon Musk's quote-tweet of a post by Rupert Lowe MP, stating "Only Restore Britain can save Britain"
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Trickle-Down/UP 1975: UK labour's share of gross value added (GVA), 71.9% 2025: After 50 yrs of economic growth, it declined to 59.3%. Huge wealth transfer to capital. Can't build a sustainable economy without increasing workers' share of GVA. No party has any plan to increase workers' share.
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Labour share of income: Whole economy SA: percentage: UK - Office for National Statistics
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WATERSHED Investigations @watershed-i.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Turns out, if you stop tearing up the seabed, wildlife thrives: ten years after banning bottom trawl fishing, there are 3 times the number of sea creatures + double the number of species in the South Arran MPA, Scotland, than there were before the ban 👏🦪🐟 share.google/2M5WqP3CXwSH...
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Seabed life triples after bottom trawling ban in Scotland protected area
Nearly a decade since Scotland established the South Arran Marine Protected Area and banned bottom trawling across much of it, life on the seafloor has thrived, a new study has found. Scientists surve...
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CaptKarnstein @captkarnstein.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Wes Streeting, Angela Raynor, and Andy Burham prepare for Labour leadership fight.
Otto, Elaine, and Striker in Airplane!
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Mamdani for President 💥
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Hedge fund proposes £1bn buyout of Spire Healthcare, UK’s biggest private hospital operator. Your taxes boost value of Spire, make shareholders richer. Third of Spire’s revenues comes from NHS contracts - hip, knee, cataract surgery. Average profit margin estimated, up to 32%.
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Hedge fund proposes £1bn buyout of UK’s biggest private hospital operator
Shares in Spire Healthcare jump after approach from Toscafund, founded by City figure known as ‘the Rottweiler’
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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Rachel Reeves says growth proves her strategy is working. But GDP growth that leaves people insecure and households exposed to higher prices proves very little. An economy is not working because an aggregate number rises. It works when people’s lives improve. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Reeves says ‘if economy ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ - as fight to keep her job goes on
Whoever wins the Labour leadership tussle, the chancellor’s prospects for staying in post have risen given the surprise GDP boost
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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
crucial context: Peter Mandelson was sacked from the first New Labour government for having a £373,000 *loan* (not a gift) from a Labour colleague (Geoffrey Robinson) to buy a house
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Nigel Farage led the Brexit Party which won the referendum which was all about 'taking back control' So how come TWO-THIRDS of Reform's donors are based overseas ...
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
When election after election produces the same distorted outcomes, local elections can start to feel less like a meaningful expression of voters’ choices and more like a lottery shaped by the quirks of the voting system. electoral-reform.org.uk/voters-in-en...
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Voters in English local elections deserve better than First Past the Post
The votes from last week’s local council elections across England have now been counted, and one thing is clear: First Past the Post is yet again failing to reflect voters’ views on
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
First Past the Post is often dubbed a ‘winner takes all system’. But remarkably, it cannot even guarantee that the party with the most votes will win the most seats. This is what happened in Wandsworth, as the Conservatives managed to turn a second place in votes into the most seats on the council.
Wandsworth local elections 2026
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