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Ken Broughton

@kenhbro.bsky.social
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One time Chemistry lecturer, long time atheist. Lover of art & music, Sometimes Oboe/oboe d'amore player. European.🇪🇺

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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Excellent! Give them no quarter.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Guarantee the future of the Triple Lock! Listen to us Andy Burnham!
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It was a good day.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The man is a fool, but the worst thing is, he takes all of us for fools !
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loriagne.bsky.social @loriagne.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Top Democrats slam ‘Trump’s failing economic agenda’ after weaker-than-expected jobs growth – US politics live
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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It's time for them to pay up.
Oil and gas companies who make BILLIONS are trying to get out of paying tax while we all freeze this winter.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Stop Musk’s Space base actions.eko.org/a/stop-musk-...
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Stop Musk’s Space base
Every year, tens of millions of birds fly thousands of miles across North America, stopping at Pecan Island to rest and feed along their epic migration.Snow geese arrive in enormous flocks. Endangered
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 An undercover investigation shown on Channel 4 exposed Reform figures allegedly breaking the law over foreign funding. Now demand a full criminal investigation. Sign the petition. 🔥 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/in...
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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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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.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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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Jeff Bezos has just been crowned the world's third richest person...while Amazon dodges billions in tax. Right now, governments are negotiating new global tax rules. Tell the UK Government: don't cave to the super-rich. 38d.gs/n9zw
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Stand up to Trump and Bezos: stronger tax rules NOW
Jeff Bezos has just been crowned the world's third richest person...while Amazon dodges billions in tax. Right now, governments are negotiating new global tax rules. Tell the UK Government: don't cave...
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 22/08/2026
Heartbreak & laughter are perhaps the most appropriate responses to any suggestion the UK has a free press. But the ideal could come a step closer to reality, thanks to a campaign to wrest the national news media from the grasp of Murdoch, Viscount Rothermere & other tax-shy non-resident oligarchs
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire prevention plan. Join me and sign the petition here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
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Protect nature for the future: make wildfire prevention a national priority
Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire ...
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onefinekitty.bsky.social @onefinekitty.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
UK government: suspend all contracts with Palantir action.eko.org/a/uk-governm...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Google plans to bulldoze a wildlife haven in Essex – home to rare species – for a data centre. Sign the petition now to help save it before it’s gone forever 🐝🦋 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save Arena Essex- Tell Google to search elsewhere!
  Wedged between the Mar Dyke Valley and Lakeside Retail Park, the former Arena Essex Raceway is not your usual wildlife haven. Where once stock cars and speedway bikes lined up to cross the fini...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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SAVE JODRELL BANK – Protect a national treasure of science, heritage and inspiration
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.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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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.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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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Energy bills are soaring, and the King is making profit at our expense.King Charles says he cares about the environment, so you’d expect him to stand behind cheap, clean power.Demand the Crown Estate lower fees on seabeds and make wind farms more affordable to build. Will you join me? act.gp/48TINlv
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King Charles: Stop Profiting At Britain’s Expense!
Energy bills are soaring, and the King is getting rich at our expense. Sign the petition to demand the Crown Estate lower fees on seabeds and make wind farms more affordable to build.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham must: 1⃣ End UK support for Israel’s war crimes against Palestinians 2⃣ Tax the super-rich 3⃣ Take action on climate I've just signed @waronwant.bsky.social's petition calling for bold action from Burnham. Add your name: secure.waronwant.org/page/195450/...
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Prime Minister: Be Bold
Incoming PM Andy Burnham must deliver climate justice, equality and human rights for all.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
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Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Call on Andy Burnham to kick the controversial US tech giant Palantir out of our NHS & police! Their £330m contract is a total bust: the tech is rubbish, staff are boycotting it, yet they still have access to our private health data.Tell him to end the contracts act.38degrees.org.uk/act/Kick-Out...
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Andy Burnham: Kick Palantir out of our NHS!
I just signed the campaign calling on the Prime Minister to kick Palantir out of our NHS and police, can you ad your name now?
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Tell Ireland: protect Palestinian and Lebanese kids - sanction Israel action.eko.org/a/ireland-sa...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Take action with Amnesty International and email your MP to ask them to speak in support of ending trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied... www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
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Ask your MP to attend the upcoming debate on ending trade with Israeli settlements
Take action with Amnesty International and email your MP to ask them to speak in support of ending trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🚨 MPs should work for us – not for a second paycheck. Some are earning tens of thousands from other work while neglecting their real job: representing their constituents. Sign the petition to ban second jobs for MPs. act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-seco...
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Ban second jobs for MPs
🚨 MPs should work for us – not for a second paycheck. Some are earning tens of thousands from other work while neglecting their real job: representing their constituents. Sign the petition to ban seco...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The UK's claim to be a paragon of democracy is unsustainable.
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Gavin Esler @gavinesler.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
But … but … wasn’t it £5million for security … ???? Surely this cant be right? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor
Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency
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God @thegodshow.com · 18/06/2026
He says “transgender mutilization” 10 times a day now.
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Idiot Pedophile Wants To Distract You Again
Don’t let him do it.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I signed this open letter calling on Keir Starmer to make green energy affordable for everyone. Will you join me? act.350.org/sign/make-gr...
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Make Green Energy Fair: Affordable Renewables for All!
I've just signed this open letter calling on the government to guarantee everyone in the country gets a fair share of the benefits of renewable energy. Join me!
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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Tell the political parties to end frozen pensions
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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URGENT: Save this island from the Trump family!
Albanians are standing up for their pristine island – join now to stand with them!
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Streeting has resigned. Labour MPs need to hear from constituents now. Do not hand Farage the chaos he wants. Sign the petition and tell Labour MPs to hold the line: holdtheline.org.uk/petition
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Hold the Line — Sign the petition
Sign the petition. Support Keir Starmer now, don't hand Nigel Farage the keys to Downing Street.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
A LNER train guard lost his job last year for showing solidarity with Palestine. Can you sign this petition before it's delivered to LNER HQ? the.organise.network/campaigns/ne...
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Don't fire the LNER train guard for saying 'Free Palestine'
An LNER train guard has been fired for saying 'Free Palestine' outside of work. Add your name to help get his job back:
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thames Water wants to set its own rules. The Board of Ofwat is split over whether to let them. Tip the scales in favour of people and planet: email the Board now, and urge them to reject Thames Water's creditors @weownit.org.uk weownit.org.uk/stop-thames-water%0A
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Take action - Get Ofwat's Board to reject the Thames Water creditors
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Tell leaders to choose people and planet, not warmongering Trump action.eko.org/a/leaders-ch...
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/03/2026
BREAKING: After ProPublica published letters written by children at the Dilley concentration camp, ICE officers raided the dormitories and confiscated the children's letters. I'm suing ICE to get them back. I'll explain it all in 45 minutes on @meidastouch.com here: www.youtube.com/live/H-D8SzR...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
It's time non dom status was abolished
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Tell leaders to choose people and planet, not warmongering Trump action.eko.org/a/leaders-ch...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented. Tell Keir Starmer to change this. actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
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The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Spain has banned the USA from using its military bases. THIS is what everyone should have done.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The Pentagon is hanging the White House out to dry. www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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Do not allow the USA to use British military bases for strikes on Iran, and give MPs a vote in Parliament.
I just signed the campaign calling to tell Prime Minister Keir Starmer: do not allow the USA to use British military bases for strikes on Iran
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Protect VPN use in the UK action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-governm...
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Tell the Government: Protect VPN use in the UK
Take action! Protect VPN use in the UK VPNs help people to stay private and safe online. Young people use them to avoid harassment, or protect location data. Companies use them to make sure remote log...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
No one owes Trump either loyalty or respect. Both have to be earned. Trump has earned neither.
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
I support this petition to end fossil fuels forever. You should, too! act.350.org/sign/end-fos...
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End Fossil Fuels Forever
Time is running out. Our planet is hitting record temperatures, while coal, oil and gas giants rake in billions, and our energy bills skyrocket. But we finally have a chance to break the cycle. Over 8...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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#TaxTheBanks
Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing. The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
California: Tax the Ultra-Rich! action.eko.org/a/california...
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California: Tax the Ultra-Rich!
Just twelve billionaires hold more wealth than half of humanity combined—and they’re using it to undermine democracy.Their power funds the politicians and technologies that make authoritarian policies
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. But after his latest insults to British troops, sending Charles, Head of the British Armed Forces, to honour Trump, would be a slap in the face to veterans. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
And your source is? Other sources don't agree electoral-reform.org.uk/support-for-...
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Support for proportional representation hits record high according to new research
The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has, this week, published the latest findings from their British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey. The survey has been conducted almost ever
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Ken Broughton @kenhbro.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Packing off children to boarding schools is an abdication of parental responsibilty. Money is no substitute for nurture.
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