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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19h
Ukraine's drones made inoperable by restrictions on the speed permitted by SpaceX's Starlink network. Musk blames Trump. Any country relying the US or foreign tech companies will be held to ransom, can't defend itself. Need own satellites and systems to fight new imperialism.
bbc.co.uk
Starlink: Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Corporate Welfare Tory tax break for banks cost UK public purse £6bn In 2023 Tory govt cut the bank surcharge from 8% to 3%. Current govt hasn't reversed it. Record profits, exec pay, dividends at banks Reversing the surcharge would raise billions.
theguardian.com
Tory tax break for banks has cost UK public purse £6bn, says TUC
Exclusive: Chancellor urged to reverse Jeremy Hunt’s tax surcharge cuts to claw back billions in lost revenue
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
via Zurainee Tehek
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump announces deal to import Russian diesel. Yet he imposed tariffs on China and India for importing fuel from Russia. 3 weeks ago signed law threatening 500% tariffs on India and China. Now facing midterm election defeat ... and Utter bankruptcy of Trump foreign, economic and other policies.
bbc.co.uk
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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EveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 04/10/2026
Over the last 3 years, NHS trusts paid nearly £1bn to insourcing firms, 17 of the top 50 owned by private equity. Money for frontline care and staff is lining shareholder pockets off the back of growing waiting lists. Tell your MP to end PE in our NHS: everydoctor.eaction.org.uk/stop-private...
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🔥 European Movement UK is the community you need - and we are mobilising! So get onboard, get involved and get in the know —> www.europeanmovement.co.uk #Rejoin #EU #AndyBurnham #europeanmovement #UK
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 24/09/2026
Never been to the opera before? Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
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North West Bylines @northwestbylines.co.uk · 20/09/2026
Funding of political parties is a hot topic at the moment, so what is really going on with donations to Reform UK? Part one | Mark Dawson
northwestbylines.co.uk
The billionaires funding your anger and Reform UK’s Autumn of Content – part one
Funding of political parties is a hot topic at the moment, so what is really going on with donations to Reform UK? Part one
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Are global stock markets heading for a crash? Red lights flashing. Trump's tariff/military wars, supply chain disruptions, energy prices, AI bubble, unregulated shadow banks, deregulation, speculator frenzy, weigh heavy. Recession/Bailouts would follow. Innocent people will bear the cost, again.
theguardian.com
Are global stock markets heading for a crash?
Economies thrown into renewed turmoil as AI debt, Iran war and soaring government bond yields fuel alarm
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
More public control is the way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPs Control is not the same thing as public ownership. Toothless Ofwat, Ofgem, Ofcom, CMA have not protected people. Need public ownership of water, energy, essentials. Need worker/consumer elected directors, vote on exec pay.
theguardian.com
More public control is the way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPs
Exclusive: Prime minister wants to ‘bring back hope’ by tackling cost of living as MPs call for electoral reform
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
UK households have the most expensive energy bill in Europe. In 2024 energy companies made £30bn profit. Profit margins, 23%-38%. £500 of average household bill is profit. Profiteering is a bigger factor in household bills than green levies. Nationalise energy to cut household/business costs
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Jewish Voice for Liberation @jvl.org.uk · 29/08/2026
Israel Restricts Cooking Gas Into Gaza, So We Must Burn Toxic Plastic to Cook The vile fumes saturate our food with their smell. Our daily inhalation of toxic burned plastics is slowly killing us. truthout.org/articles/isr...
truthout.org
Israel Restricts Cooking Gas Into Gaza, So We Must Burn Toxic Plastic to Cook
The vile fumes saturate our food with their smell. Our daily inhalation of toxic burned plastics is slowly killing us.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Liverpool football club owner seals £1.65bn sale of 30% stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos. Big money seeking higher returns. Expect more manager sackings, turmoil. What chance of fair competition for smaller clubs? Clubs detached from fans, local communities.
theguardian.com
Liverpool owner FSG seals £1.65bn sale of 30% stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos
Liverpool’s owner has confirmed the sale of 30% of the club to a consortium including Amit Bhatia, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Far from being a “stunning victory” that will put him on course for Downing Street, Nigel Farage’s “humiliating and demeaning” performance in the Clacton by-election showed exactly why we are now heading towards the end of his political career, rather than the beginning of a massive new chapter
adambienkov.co.uk
How Nigel Farage Gets Put In the Bin
The Clacton by-election result showed exactly how it's all going to end for the Reform UK leader
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Andy Burnham & moving power to the regions. Parents prioritising holidays over their children’s education. open.spotify.com/episode/0cBa...
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Should Andy Burnham decentralise Britain?
James O'Brien Daily · Episode
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
On the £10 billion wasted PPE (I founded and built the org of doctors that took the Tories to court and proved the existence of the VIP PPE lane along with Good Law Project)…
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michaelromley.bsky.social @michaelromley.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I've just signed "Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na... @OpenBritainHQ
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
75% of adult care homes in Wales are run for profit. It is the same story across the UK. Profits for shareholders, higher bills for public purse, less money for frontline services. Humanity financialised. Little public debate about corporate welfare.
nation.cymru
Three quarters of adult care homes in Wales are run for profit, report confirms
Martin Shipton A new report showing that 75% of identified adult care home places in Wales are run by for-profit providers, and that the only significant growth in supply of care home places is coming...
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
If you’re worried about Palantir and want to understand more about their NHS data deal, this piece is new+excellent 🚨 Takes about 10 mins to read so brew a cuppa first! I’m mentioned in the article (thanks @petergeoghegan.bsky.social!). Ooh please share this too👍 www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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Peter Geoghegan and Lucas Amin · ‘This looks absolutely rubbish’: Palantir and the NHS
A decade ago Palantir was largely unknown in the UK. It now holds public contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds...
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The shamelessness of a political party which is led by a man who just weeks ago called for "pure cold rage" on the streets, shortly before migrants were literally burnt out of their homes, now accusing their opponents of "stochastic terrorism" against them, is quite something
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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
“They brought me here to kill me. I don't see myself surviving. This is the end.” These are the words of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the paediatrician who ran Gaza's last children's hospital. He has been held without charge by Israel for 18 months, alongside atleast 13 other Palestinian doctors from Gaza
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Why we could be seeing the beginning of the end of Nigel Farage's political career www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-scanda...
adambienkov.co.uk
The Scandal That Will Bring Down Nigel Farage
The walls are closing in around the Reform leader and Farage's allies now believe he could soon be heading for the door
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Labour's Stella Creasy has launched an amendment to introduce a £100,000 cap on political donations. Now the Q is whether Andy Burnham will back it Olly Buston of Clean Up Westminster: “If your MP doesn’t back Stella’s amendment then they are basically saying they think politics should be for sale"
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Nigel Farage failed to declare staff, security and housing gifted to him by a convicted fraudster and crypto gambler who was charged for his role in a “dark web” money laundering plot www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
thetimes.com
Revealed: Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal
The Reform UK leader did not declare benefits including staff, security and housing by crypto-gambler George Cottrell, our investigation reveals
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
We need to talk about the revolving door… 🚨🚨🚨 Click here to read: open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Football fans ripped-off by the price of replica FIFA kits. Production cost is less than 10% of selling price. Companies inflate cost through contrived intragroup transactions via offshore entities, dodge taxes too. I asked the UK govt to investigate. Watch the Minister's reply.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Court throws out £100m Rwanda claim as botched Tory deal branded waste of money. Tory Govt didn't co-operate with the EU to check crossings, strengthen borders. Spent £700m to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda. Only four volunteers went. UK Supreme Court declared the policy unlawful in 2023.
mirror.co.uk
Court throws out £100m Rwanda claim as botched Tory deal branded waste of money
The Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Netherlands threw out a claim by the Rwandan government for payments it would have received in 2024 and 2025 if the Tory deportation agreement had not...
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michaelromley.bsky.social @michaelromley.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Palantir’s technologies are used by the powerful to attack the powerless. This company should not be involved in our public services. Sign this petition if you agree act.globaljustice.org.uk/get-palantir...
act.globaljustice.org.uk
Get Palantir out of UK public services
The UK has handed Palantir dozens of public contracts, including with the NHS, even as the dangers of empowering a class of big tech oligarchs become clear. Palantir has supplied military technology t...
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EveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 21/05/2026
🚨 Stop NHS Corridor Care! 🚨 The government is making some progress, but there is still so much more to do. Join SOS NHS for a free online event next Wednesday (7-8 PM) to discuss the causes and impacts of corridor care, and the solutions needed to end it . Link in our bio to register!
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EveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 13/05/2026
In a crisis, every second counts. The NHS is our safety net, providing urgent care to those who need it most, regardless of the circumstances. But it needs our support to stay strong. We’re fighting to protect its future so it’s always there when we need it most. Sign our Charter: link in bio.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
88% of UK millionaires proud to live in Britain. 75% willing to pay more tax to fund public assets. Yet right-wing constantly peddles project fear ... They would leave, etc. Capital gains, dividends are taxed at lower marginal rates than wages. Tax the rich. Redistribute. Alleviate poverty.
theguardian.com
Three-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research finds
Despite concerns super-rich are leaving due to tax burdens, 88% of those surveyed were proud to live in UK and would pay more to fund public services
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
This story needs way more attention. Farage and his acolytes have repeatedly claimed his home was "firebombed", to justify the £5m secret donation given to the Reform leader by crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne But the police report of the incident is a burglary. There's no record of arson
observer.co.uk
Questions raised about ‘security risk’ to Farage in row o...
The claimed reason for Christopher Harborne’s unprecedented and undeclared donation to the Reform leader is facing scrutiny
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
This makes the scale of Rayner's alleged error - for which Reform hauled her over the coals - look like monopoly money
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EveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 10/04/2026
Your pin collection says a lot about you, why not let it say something that matters? We’re fighting for a better future for our NHS, its hardworking staff, and every single patient who relies on it. Now, you can wear that commitment. Pre order yours now: link in bio.
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Jewish Voice for Liberation @jvl.org.uk · 08/04/2026
Watch and enjoy the video of this year's British Shalom Salaam Trust Liberation Seder youtu.be/zPiNP7PbwvQ
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Liberation Seder
YouTube video by Jewish Voice for Liberation
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𝕊𝕒𝕝𝕥𝕪𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕤 @saltybitchables.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Stephen Miller demanded that ICE-holes “force confrontations” with protesters because “anti-ICE could not be viewed as successful.” He repeatedly said that protesters “need to be vanquished by any force necessary.” Later, ICE-holes murdered Alex Pretti. #ProudBlue #StephenMiller #FuckICE #AlexPretti
newrepublic.com
Alex Pretti’s Death Came After Insane Stephen Miller Order
Stephen Miller urged Department of Homeland Security agents to “force confrontations” with protesters in Minneapolis.
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Anna Horford @annahorford.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Tr*mp is named in the Epstein files over 1 million times. The FBI & members of Congress KNOW he raped children. So, those with the power to do something about it are either being threatened not to or theyre complicit. Either way, the fact that he’s not being held accountable is beyond unacceptable.
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Do you think Robert Jenrick should have accepted this donation? 🚨
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EveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 13/03/2026
"It’s just the way it is" isn't good enough. We are gathering testimonies from NHS staff on the reality of corridor care. By sharing these testimonies, we can advocate for a system that treats patients and staff with dignity. Share here: whistleblowersoftware.com/secure/every...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Nigel Farage to 'rig the rules' in elections with Trumpian plans to restrict who can vote and ban postal votes after by-election defeat. People with indefinite leave to stay will lose the right to vote. The elderly, disabled and busy people will be disenfranchised.
mirror.co.uk
Nigel Farage 'trying to rig' election rules in Trumpian 'sore loser' move
Nigel Farage is accused of trying to 'rig the rules' in elections with Trumpian plans to restrict who can vote and ban postal votes after defeat at the Gorton and Denton by-election
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Dr. DaShanne Stokes @dashannestokes.com · 02/03/2026
Felon Trump says his illegal war could go for weeks, i.e., as long as he needs to distract from the Epstein files.
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The Watchdog Coalition @thewatchdogco.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The Epstein cover-up is starting to crack, but Pam Bondi is still stonewalling. This is the biggest scandal in modern history, and it's being buried. Congress: Do your job. Demand the full release NOW. Who's with us? Tell your reps:
actionnetwork.org
Tell Congress: Demand AG Bondi release ALL of the Epstein files now
Contact Congress today!
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 02/03/2026
After failing to win the peace prize, Trump turns his focus to Nobel prize for war | John Crace
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After failing to win the peace prize, Trump turns his focus to Nobel prize for war | John Crace
As for Keir Starmer, even when he tries to make a reasonably sound judgment he somehow ends up losing both sides of the argument
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Andrew Mangan @mangan.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/u...
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Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Some big personal news! Here’s the link! everydoctor.org.uk/work-with-us...
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
"I want a change of regime in Iran. But what’s happening isn’t about freeing the Iranian people. It’s an imperialist, capitalist war started by bullies who take whatever they want & murder whomever gets in their way, including humanitarian and health workers" via Maggie Chapman
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
WOW- we’re just 68 away from 20,000 letters being sent to the Department of Health, demanding action to end corridor care! 😮🌟 Patients are dying in hospital corridors🚨 and this MUST END - will you send one of the first 20,000 letters? It takes seconds: everydoctor.eaction.org.uk/ministers-mu...
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Jewish Voice for Liberation @jvl.org.uk · 02/03/2026
UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries Schemes worth hundreds of millions of pounds to protect biodiversity and oceans likely to be substantially reduced www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries
Exclusive: Schemes worth hundreds of millions of pounds to protect biodiversity and oceans likely to be substantially reduced
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