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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Neoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty. Govt spending on state pension as % of GDP in G7 countries. Italy 12.8 France 12 Germany 9.8 Japan 8.9 USA 6.6 Canada 4.7 UK 4.7 UK has one of the least generous pensions in the G7.

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How does the UK State Pension measure up globally?

A global comparison of State Pension provision highlights the onus on individuals in the UK to build pension savings for their retirement, rather than leaving

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Fighting Dirty @fightingdirty.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

NEW: Papers have now been filed for this case. But we still need support for the crowdfunding. Please do share and please donate. Without financial support we won't be able to keep taking these cases. www.crowdjustice.com/case/fightin...

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UK Government scraps chemical safety laws - so we're going to court

George Monbiot, Georgia Elliott-Smith and Steve Hyndside are Fighting Dirty, using the law to stop harmful pollution in its tracks. Find out more and follow our work at https://fightingdirty.org/

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Hassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Speaking as somebody who spent this entire century watching his mum die in pain and humiliation, this decision is a big fat load of shite. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales

Bill fails at second reading despite near-identical legislation being approved by Commons in last parliament

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🧵1/ I worked in anti-corruption for years before becoming an MP. Nigel Farage has serious questions to answer following the undercover investigation into Reform UK's fundraising practices. This is now for the police and donations watchdog to resolve, but here is what I want to know:

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Reform officials ‘plotted to break law on foreign donations’ in undercover film

Investigation broadcast by Channel 4 News shows man posing as ‘impermissible donor’ paying for polling that helped Reform

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I didn't mean to turn this into a thread, but the issue has got me properly triggered (again). Read on for how this approach has been embedded in every aspect of government, who has driven the process and how it works.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Officially, the water industry in England is regulated. Practically, it's unregulated. There's no difference between what it does under the eye of the Environment Agency and what it would do if the EA did not exist. The EA is completely useless, by design. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny

Exclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026

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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

Google keeps getting worse. Here are alternative search engines and how they work 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/goog... by @bbguari.bsky.social

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What Search Engine Should You Use?

Alternatives to Google Search include Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave Search and Ecosia

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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

41 years ago, Carl Sagan gave a clear and elegant explanation of the science behind global warming.

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Squeezy John @johnspiers.co.uk · 10/08/2026

I still absolutely think that the English rugby team should learn how to morris dance properly and do it in response to the Haka against New Zealand.

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Leon Simons @leonsimons.com · 08/08/2026

"However, there is one type of rare, gargantuan, towering lie that makes all the other mass lies throughout human history [Adam lists some horrific examples] seem like frightened, scurrying, little adorable fibs."

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Nettlecake @nettlecake.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.

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LaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects. Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet. www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation

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Joe G @eastendjoe.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Best 3 minutes you will spend on the internet today.

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Katy Montgomerie 🦗 @katymontgomerie.com · 22/04/2025

This statement about the transphobic Supreme Court ruling by the UK's Crab Museum (yes a museum about crabs) is better than 99% of the statements I've seen on the topic www.crabmuseum.org/visit 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

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Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

The Telegraph recently ran a headline: "More than one million foreigners claiming benefits." Sounds shocking, right? But what does it actually mean? Let’s have a look! 🧵1/13 (1/1)

Screenshot of The Telegraph headline: More than one million foreigners claiming benefits.
Subheading: Households with at least one foreign national claimant received more than £7.5bn in universal credit in one year

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Could someone out there write a definitive guide on convenient alternatives to using Amazon.com for goods and books and whatnot? Asking for some folks who don’t want to see democracy die in darkness.

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