Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Why 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. 000
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Important 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. 000
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026An indefinite strike at Goldsmiths – and the crisis nobody is talking about penumbrage.com/2026/08/10/0...penumbrage.comAn indefinite strike at Goldsmiths – and the crisis nobody is talking about - PenumbrageRestructuring, redundancies and industrial action at Goldsmiths is an extreme manifestation of a crisis spreading through higher education. 000
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 20/06/2026The 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...penumbrage.comWords have Consequences - PenumbrageThe rise in racist violence didn’t happen in a vacuum. Words, stories and those who spread them carry responsibility. 023
Reposted by Marly53Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Starmer? 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...penumbrage.comBurnham substitutes for Starmer - PenumbrageGood 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? 144
Reposted by Marly53Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 07/07/2026How 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...penumbrage.comHow Real is the Russian Threat? - PenumbrageThe 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. 043
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Climate 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...penumbrage.comNo more hot air - PenumbrageClimate 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. 043
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 15/07/2026When 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...penumbrage.comWhen Football becomes Nationalism - PenumbrageFootball can unite millions, but when sporting success becomes proof of national superiority, where does healthy pride end and nationalism begin? 033
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 12/06/2026chuffed.org/project/filt...chuffed.orgFilton 25 Support FundIn 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 ... 023
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Can 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...penumbrage.comLabour’s Crisis and the Search for Hope - PenumbrageAlthough not perfect, Andy Burnham may be Labour and the country's only hope to prevent the nightmare of a Reform government. 033
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Can 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...penumbrage.comThe search for sanity - PenumbrageWe believe in a different society where people can work together in communities to bring about change and hope. 0106
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 21/04/2026There 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...penumbrage.comGenocide in Sudan : the UK is complicit - PenumbrageThe catastrophic genocide in Sudan could not have taken place without armaments from the United Arab Emirates and the UK is also involved. 024
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Trump 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...penumbrage.comTrump turns on Zambia - PenumbrageTrump is using control of HIV drugs to coerce Zambia into giving up its mineral rights. The royal visit rubber stamps his imperialist actions. 033
Reposted by Marly53Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Factions 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...penumbrage.comStarmer and Mandelson - What today's scandal reveals about yesterday's factional war - PenumbrageThe truth that mainstream press won’t touch. Mandelson led the power play to finish Corbyn and give us Starmer. Puppet versus puppet master. 023
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 28/04/2026The 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...penumbrage.comPeople's Emergency Briefing on the Climate Crisis - PenumbrageClimate crisis threatens us all. Scientists are fighting back. But if our rulers wont change it is time to for system change. 035
Reposted by Marly53Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Will 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...penumbrage.comWill He or Won’t He? Miliband Under Pressure on North Sea Drilling - PenumbrageMiliband under pressure over North Sea Oil. But only renewables provide both jobs and energy security while tackling climate change. No new drilling! 022
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Read 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...penumbrage.comUSA 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. 010
Reposted by Marly53Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 20/02/2026A 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...penumbrage.comApplause in Munich, Blackouts in HavanaWorld leaders applaud Marco Rubio while USA commits crimes against humanity with its Cuba blockade. 044
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 09/01/2026What has happened to the #ceasefire? Anyone know? #Keirstarmer 000
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Well said Zack. This is one of the reasons why I will be joining the Greens 000
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Where is the opposition? Trump is out of control and dangerous but he is just following the US regime change playbook. criticalmassmag.org/141225-news-...criticalmassmag.orgFrom Nicaragua’s Contras to Venezuela’s opposition - US regime change playbook - Critical Mass MagazineThe recent attacks on Venezuelan vessels demonstrate the US disregard for international law and their enduring use and abuse of power. 000
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. 000
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 27/12/2025At 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...app.independent.co.uk 000
Reposted by Marly53Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025criticalmassmag.org/141225-news-...criticalmassmag.orgFrom Nicaragua’s Contras to Venezuela’s opposition - US regime change playbook - Critical Mass MagazineThe recent attacks on Venezuelan vessels demonstrate the US disregard for international law and their enduring use and abuse of power. 011
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025criticalmassmag.org/141225-news-...criticalmassmag.orgFrom Nicaragua’s Contras to Venezuela’s opposition - US regime change playbook - Critical Mass MagazineThe recent attacks on Venezuelan vessels demonstrate the US disregard for international law and their enduring use and abuse of power. 011
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025criticalmassmag.org/141225-news-...criticalmassmag.orgFrom Nicaragua’s Contras to Venezuela’s opposition - US regime change playbook - Critical Mass MagazineThe recent attacks on Venezuelan vessels demonstrate the US disregard for international law and their enduring use and abuse of power. 000
Reposted by Marly53Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 13/12/2025israelpalestinenews.org/more-gazans-...israelpalestinenews.orgMore Gazans freeze to death amid flooding: Not a Ceasefire Day 64Facing Storm Byron without shelter; Israel claims “for now” it will clear Gaza debris; Palestinian resistance is “necessary”; US weighs sanctions against UNRWA 23938
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Dear #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. 100
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 18/11/2025The 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...r.ippl.esPetition: Taking refugees’ jewellery: stop the crueltyI’ve just signed to support this campaign – join me 010
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Wow, amazing I bet your series of photos are incredible. 010
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Is 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 020
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Yes, 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. 110
Reposted by Marly53Metaphor Man @metaphorman.bsky.social · 17/10/2025This 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 murdersubstack.comR Qureshi (@robinaqureshi)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... 13122
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Where 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? 010
Reposted by Marly53Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Real 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...standard.co.ukKeir Starmer is a plastic patriot just like Nigel FarageReform and Labour can wrap themselves in as many union jacks as they want — this is what my country means to me, by Jeremy Corbyn 24725204
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 10/10/2025I just hope there will be some justice for these lost lives 010
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 09/10/2025On 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? 000
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025That is deeply shocking. What sort of country has the USA become? 110
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Yes, 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. 010
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Great report Owen. I was saying something similar in July criticalmassmag.org/090725-news-... Keir Starmer's Crisis of Leadershipcriticalmassmag.orgKeir Starmer's Crisis of Leadership - Critical Mass MagazineKeir Starmer's lack of leadership and political skills has resulted in policy control by inept advisors with disastrous consequences. 042
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 16/09/2025It 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. 000
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Oh, 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. 000
Marly53 @markytyz.bsky.social · 01/09/2025And privatised nearly all our state assets. benefiting only rich and foreign investors. 040