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Marly53

@markytyz.bsky.social
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Life long socialist who still clings on to the belief that a better world is possible. I am passionate about photography, love writing and my border collies make me smile every day. Free Palestine.

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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Why employers feel that they get the best out of staff by pushing them constantly to achieve through bullying and ramped up targets is incomprehensible.,? I spent my working life looking at raising performance and positive working environments in many sectors.You don't get one without the other.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Important to note that 40% of benefit claimants work. Rather than focusing on those claiming, the focus should be on employers exploiting workers with poverty wages, zero hours contracts and unachievable targets that destroy mental health.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
An indefinite strike at Goldsmiths – and the crisis nobody is talking about penumbrage.com/2026/08/10/0...
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An indefinite strike at Goldsmiths – and the crisis nobody is talking about - Penumbrage
Restructuring, redundancies and industrial action at Goldsmiths is an extreme manifestation of a crisis spreading through higher education.
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
The rise in racist violence didn't happen in a vacuum. Words, stories and those who spread them carry responsibility. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/06/17/w...
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Words have Consequences - Penumbrage
The rise in racist violence didn’t happen in a vacuum. Words, stories and those who spread them carry responsibility.
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Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Starmer? Burnham? Are they much the same really? Is there any hope that the UK will change and become a fairer more just society? Starmer has certainly betrayed us. Read the analysis by @convivir.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/06/29/b...
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Burnham substitutes for Starmer - Penumbrage
Good riddance to Starmer but will Burnham be any better? From PFI to LFI he was a loyal member of Blair's government. But where are his loyalties today? Will it be warfare or welfare?
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Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
How real is the Russian threat? @convivir.bsky.social examines what is really happening, with plenty of analysis, statistics and loads of good sense. @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/06/r...
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How Real is the Russian Threat? - Penumbrage
The Russian threat is being used to browbeat us into accepting more attacks on our liberties and make sacrifices to fund a massive growth in arms spending.
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Climate change is hitting harder and more cruelly if you live in the Global South or if you are living on the streets or in poverty. @creatingsocialism.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/10/h...
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No more hot air - Penumbrage
Climate change is hitting harder and more cruelly if you live in the Global South or if you are living on the streets or in poverty.
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
When does a sickening level of nationalism, racism and xenophobia contaminate the beautiful game? @markytyz.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/14/f...
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When Football becomes Nationalism - Penumbrage
Football can unite millions, but when sporting success becomes proof of national superiority, where does healthy pride end and nationalism begin?
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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Filton 25 Support Fund
In August 2024, six actionists drove a modified prison van into Elbit’s research, development, and manufacturing hub in Filton, Bristol. Once inside, the six dismantled Israeli weapons, including the ...
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Can any of these manoeuvering politicians save us from a Reform government? But none of them offer anything even approaching Socialism @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/05/17/n...
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Labour’s Crisis and the Search for Hope - Penumbrage
Although not perfect, Andy Burnham may be Labour and the country's only hope to prevent the nightmare of a Reform government.
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Can we maintain a sense of purpose, hope and sanity in our troubled world? There are groups who strive to create a better world and show the value of community and cooperation. @createsocialism.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/05/19/s...
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The search for sanity - Penumbrage
We believe in a different society where people can work together in communities to bring about change and hope.
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
There is conflict and suffering, cruelty and devastation the world over. Our western media does not report on the genocide in Sudan in any depth. The UK is complicit. UK weapons components are being used in this war. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/04/20/s...
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Genocide in Sudan : the UK is complicit - Penumbrage
The catastrophic genocide in Sudan could not have taken place without armaments from the United Arab Emirates and the UK is also involved.
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Trump blackmails Zambia using vital medicine to purloin Zambia’s minerals. Sufferers in Zambia, Cuba, Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon or Iran will not benefit from our royals’ visit which endorses the US imperialist mentality. @markytyz.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/05/04/t...
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Trump turns on Zambia - Penumbrage
Trump is using control of HIV drugs to coerce Zambia into giving up its mineral rights. The royal visit rubber stamps his imperialist actions.
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Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Factions and manoeuvres rarely if ever published in our media. Starmer has been at the whim of a very small and shadowy elite, financed by wealthy donors, who all have their own political axes to grind. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/04/24/2...
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Starmer and Mandelson - What today's scandal reveals about yesterday's factional war - Penumbrage
The truth that mainstream press won’t touch. Mandelson led the power play to finish Corbyn and give us Starmer. Puppet versus puppet master.
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The planet is in peril and our media is often silent. We must guard the Earth for those who come after us and all life. Read here how to watch the People’s Emergency Briefing. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/04/27/c...
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People's Emergency Briefing on the Climate Crisis - Penumbrage
Climate crisis threatens us all. Scientists are fighting back. But if our rulers wont change it is time to for system change.
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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Will Miliband make a decision for the planet? We are all risk from the use of fossil fuels. @markytyz.bsky.social’s analysis for @creatingsocialism.bsky.social provides us with important information which we should all be aware of and act upon. @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/04/09/n...
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Will He or Won’t He? Miliband Under Pressure on North Sea Drilling - Penumbrage
Miliband under pressure over North Sea Oil. But only renewables provide both jobs and energy security while tackling climate change. No new drilling!
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Read Mike Stanton's excellent analysis in Creating Socialism of another example of Starmer's leadership over his stance over the unprovoked attack on Iran #iran # #starmer #usa #war penumbrage.com/2026/03/02/u...
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USA and Israel: Hands off Iran!
#No2ShahNo2Mullahs is one slogan of the Iranian Resistance. And unlike royalist emigres they do not want the USA and Israel bombing their country.
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Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
A great article by @markytyz.bsky.social Many items dominate MSM these days. We don’t always highlight the iniquity of the US enough. Never forget how they undermined and impoverished the Cubans and are now persecuting them relentlessly again. @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/02/17/m...
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Applause in Munich, Blackouts in Havana
World leaders applaud Marco Rubio while USA commits crimes against humanity with its Cuba blockade.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
What has happened to the #ceasefire? Anyone know? #Keirstarmer
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Well said Zack. This is one of the reasons why I will be joining the Greens
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Where is the opposition? Trump is out of control and dangerous but he is just following the US regime change playbook. criticalmassmag.org/141225-news-...
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From Nicaragua’s Contras to Venezuela’s opposition - US regime change playbook - Critical Mass Magazine
The recent attacks on Venezuelan vessels demonstrate the US disregard for international law and their enduring use and abuse of power.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Denying medical aid is the final nail in the coffin of any pretence that Israel is a civilised nation. It represents barbarism - nothing more, nothing less.
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
via Anthony Corella
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
At last - at least once of the MSM is reporting the fallacy of the so called peace deal in #Gaza #independent app.independent.co.uk/edition/uk.c...
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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From Nicaragua’s Contras to Venezuela’s opposition - US regime change playbook - Critical Mass Magazine
The recent attacks on Venezuelan vessels demonstrate the US disregard for international law and their enduring use and abuse of power.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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From Nicaragua’s Contras to Venezuela’s opposition - US regime change playbook - Critical Mass Magazine
The recent attacks on Venezuelan vessels demonstrate the US disregard for international law and their enduring use and abuse of power.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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From Nicaragua’s Contras to Venezuela’s opposition - US regime change playbook - Critical Mass Magazine
The recent attacks on Venezuelan vessels demonstrate the US disregard for international law and their enduring use and abuse of power.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
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More Gazans freeze to death amid flooding: Not a Ceasefire Day 64
Facing Storm Byron without shelter; Israel claims “for now” it will clear Gaza debris; Palestinian resistance is “necessary”; US weighs sanctions against UNRWA
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Dear #KeirStarmer you need to ditch your political advisors. They have no idea. Your policies on #Gaza and #asylumseekers have alienated and shocked more people than you will ever know. #MorganMcSweeney is responsible for the death of the Labour Party.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
The plan to take jewellery from refugees is a new low for the Labour government. Reverse this inhumane policy. Sign the petition: r.ippl.es/refugees-jew...
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Petition: Taking refugees’ jewellery: stop the cruelty
I’ve just signed to support this campaign – join me
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Wow, amazing I bet your series of photos are incredible.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Is this on the front page of every newspaper?- oh no it will be about the poor Israeli fans who may be banned from supporting their team next week. This horror will hardly get a mention #independent
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Yes, Zac Polenski and Jeremy Corbyn both understand that politics is not about courting popularity by saying what they think people want to hear, but by adhering to, and communicating a set of political values that are based on fairness and justice. Starmer has never understood this.
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Metaphor Man @metaphorman.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
This is supposed to be normal If a US President had said “you used your weapons well” about Auschwitz — and the person responsible grinned while an entire parliament laughed and applauded — it would be burned into history as proof of moral collapse, complicity in mass murder
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Applauding a literal genocide. If a US President had said “you used your weapons well” about Auschwitz — and the person responsible grinned while an entire parliament laughed and applauded — it would...
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Where is #Dr.HussamAbuSufiya?, a Palestinian pediatrician and the director of #KamalAdwanHospital in northern Gaza who was nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian efforts. He was kidnapped by Israeli forces in December 2024. He is not on the prisoner exchange programme. Why?
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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Real patriotism isn’t about bashing migrants or minorities. It’s about caring enough to ensure nobody is homeless, hungry or left behind. My piece for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social. www.standard.co.uk/comment/jere...
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Keir Starmer is a plastic patriot just like Nigel Farage
Reform and Labour can wrap themselves in as many union jacks as they want — this is what my country means to me, by Jeremy Corbyn
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
I just hope there will be some justice for these lost lives
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
On the verge of a deal intended to stop the war on #Gaza the cruel, vengeful and out of control #idf continues to bombard, starve and kill. Why? How can the Palestinian people ever trust these people?
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United Humanists @unitedhumanists.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Bingo ✅
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
That is deeply shocking. What sort of country has the USA become?
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Yes, how dare any journalist do their job by attempting to hold politicians like Luke Akehurst to account for supporting genocide. Even he found it hard to defend the indefensible so he had a tantrum.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
It is outrageous and unforgivable.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Great report Owen. I was saying something similar in July criticalmassmag.org/090725-news-... Keir Starmer's Crisis of Leadership
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Keir Starmer's Crisis of Leadership - Critical Mass Magazine
Keir Starmer's lack of leadership and political skills has resulted in policy control by inept advisors with disastrous consequences.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Great capture
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
It is unbearable. I once believed that I lived in a democracy, now I know that is a myth. It seems that I am completely powerless.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Superb shot
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Oh, that is one of the hardest and most corageous decisions to make. I felt for a while that I had passed a death sentence on our old Collie who was in so much pain. I know, now, that it was the selfless thing to do because we loved him. But, it is hard. Thinking of you.
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Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
And privatised nearly all our state assets. benefiting only rich and foreign investors.
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