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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Electoral Commission must be independent of the politicians it regulates. We fought to restore that independence. Now a Conservative Peer wants to put it back under government control. We can't let that happen. Help us defend an independent elections watchdog 👇 buff.ly/uavrbNy

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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🔴 We heard the Government is going to take action at Labour Conference 2026. But haven't we heard this before? 🌍 We need more than words. The Government must respond to the climate and nature crisis with the urgency it demands. 🌿 Join us to take action 👉 zerohour.uk

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

An independent national commission, with strong citizen and expert participation, is the best way to put electoral reform above the immediate interests of the government - or any party - and to build consent and legitimacy for a lasting settlement. buff.ly/1e00Q3M

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If he wants to secure legitimacy for electoral reform, Andy Burnham must stick to these rules

Involving both the public and all parties in shaping reforms on how they vote will be crucial.

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In its editorial, the FT has said electoral reform “could help to better align the UK’s anachronistic electoral model with an increasingly multi-party system.” They’re right. FPTP was built for two parties. We need a new voting system fit for today’s multi-party politics. www.ft.com/content/9585...

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Andy Burnham’s ‘jam tomorrow’ vision

Speech was more a bold manifesto for the next election than an urgent action plan

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Proud to be one of 50 civil society organisations backing Fair Vote UK’s call for the Government to put civil society at the heart of its plans to rewire the British state. Civil society should be a genuine partner in shaping change, not an afterthought. buff.ly/d3UEuh1

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Government must treat civil society as a ‘critical friend’, Prime Minister urged

Andy Burnham’s government needs to draw on civil society’s expertise and experience, charities say

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The public wants public OWNERSHIP, not public CONTROL. We Own It's new report explains how Andy Burnham can deliver public ownership. I have just sent the report to my MP. Can you take 2 mins now to send it to your MP too? @weownit.org.uk weownit.org.uk/act-now/burn...

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Andy Burnham can deliver public ownership: Share our NEW report with your MP

Your MP can be one of the MPs telling the Prime Minister that he has to deliver public ownership.

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Can you take 2 mins to respond to Ofwat's consultation to demand they BLOCK the water bill hike. If water companies can't survive without hiking our bills, let them go bust and bring them into public ownership. Deadline: midnight Thurs 24th Sept weownit.org.uk/NoBillHike

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Ofwat: No to water bills hike, let them go bust - Respond by midnight on Thursday 24th September

Demand that Ofwat says no to bill hikes. Let water companies go bust and bring them into public ownership for nothing.

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's time for a new Charter. Help write it and choose your 6 demands for a better politics. Take the survey here:https://actionnetwork.org/surveys/a-new-charter?source=bluesky&

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 18/09/2026

🚨This government wants mayors to oversee private water companies Without OWNERSHIP, this plan only foists the blame for failures onto local leaders. @angelaeagle1.bsky.social MP read our open letter on why you MUST give leadership AND ownership to local leaders: weownit.org.uk/mayors/ownership

Image with a picture of Environment Secretary Angela Eagle, with text that says "Open letter to Angela Eagle and regional mayors: NO to local oversight of private water companies, without local ownership"

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

There’s plenty still wrong with UK democracy. But this year, there’s also been real progress. This International Day Of Democracy, that’s worth celebrating. #IDD #Democracy

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Every mega-donation damages trust in our politics. The Government has announced a taskforce on mega-donations, but they’ve said little about who will be on this taskforce or even when it is going to start work. We’ve written to the Democracy Minister to get some answers 👇

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Big political donors may ask for nothing in return for their largesse. But parties know who funds them, and what their donors' interests are. As our CEO writes in today’s Times, that is how big money buys influence. A cap on donations would help put the voters back in charge of our democracy.

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

£72m in 48 hours is obviously seismic. But it shouldn’t be surprising. The warning signs have been there for years, as all parties have become more & more dependant on super-rich donors. No wonder so many voters feel like their voices go unheard by those in power. youtu.be/uLMuirAe--I?...

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'This is the Americanisation of British politics' | Lewis Goodall

YouTube video by LBC

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

National emergencies are for genuine threats - wars, pandemics, natural disasters - not a device for governments to ram through their political programme. A threat to declare one on day 1 in office, while warning judges, peers & officials not to “get in our way”, should set alarm bells ringing.

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

💥💥💥"The government's priority is a politics that works for all people in all places - not some people in some places. The Prime Minister remains committed to electoral reform." Great to hear this from Democracy Minister Florence Eshalomi 💯 But now it's time for action 👇🧵

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 02/09/2026

The new Prime Minister has challenged 40 years of privatisation 😮 Let's keep the pressure on for public ownership ✊

Two politicians, quotes on privatization and high bills.

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

💬 “Our goal must be to ensure no one – near or far – can buy Westminster.” Stella Creasy MP is right. Without a cap on political donations, the deepest pockets will continue to wield the greatest influence. Today’s debate is a big moment for our democracy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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The rich and powerful are already trying to sway the next election – I have a plan to stop them | Stella Creasy

A bill proposing a cap on donations is up for debate this week. We must seize this chance to keep big money out of our politics, says MP Stella Creasy

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

FPTP doesn’t just distort election results. It discourages people from voting at all. As former No 10 comms chief, Craig Oliver admits: “the reason they don’t turn out to vote is often they live in an area where they can’t have an impact.” Every vote should count equally. It’s time to replace FPTP

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If England water companies had not been privatised: £88.4bn dividend to shareholders would not have been paid. Billions more through intragroup transactions would not have been extracted. Borrowing cost would have been much lower. In public ownership, billions would have gone to infrastructure.

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The case for nationalisation of water companies

England’s privatised water companies are leaders of predatory practices. In 1989, the industry was privatised for £7.6bn and had no debts. It joined Chile and a few US states&...

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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

'Bring back premature death, lung damage in children and more hospital admissions' is quite the bold campaign slogan.

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

On Monday 14th September, MPs are debating whether there should be a referendum on who owns England's water. I've just asked my MP to attend and support giving us a say. Take 2mins to email your MP: weownit.org.uk/act-now/deba... @weownit.org.uk

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Give the public a say on who owns our water - email your MP

Public ownership of water is popular. MPs must give us a say on who owns our water.

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

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

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Britain was 'broken' by Thatcherism (so admired by Nigel Farage) compounded by 14 years of lethal Tory austerity (when millionaires all got richer) Now the most corrupt Nasty Party Tories who migrated to Reform UK say they'll 'fix' it "The Problem will never be the solution!" via We Demand UK

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A small number of MPs taking lucrative second jobs is giving all MPs a bad name. We're calling on the Government to take action on MPs' second jobs. Please sign our letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/199569/...

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MPs' Second Jobs

A small number of MPs taking lucrative second jobs is giving all MPs a bad name. We're calling on the Government to take action on MPs' second jobs. Please sign our letter.

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Weeks ago, Andy Burnham said a donations cap would guard against a handful of donors wielding undue influence over our politics. What's changed? Our democracy shouldn't be for sale. We need a donations cap. buff.ly/3mtjtPL

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Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors

PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It feels like you can’t watch a game of football without wading through annoying gambling ads. 🙄 😡It’s dangerous for young fans, and it puts a stain on the beautiful game. ⚽Find out what you can do about it. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

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Protect young fans: kick gambling ads out of football

Gambling ads are all over football, targeting young fans and risking dangerous addictions. Millions are watching the Premier League - so can you help me get them banned now? We don’t have long!

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

With no cap on individual donations, a handful of political mega-donors can buy unrivalled access to power. And with that access comes influence to advance their own interests. Amid reports the government has decided against a donations cap, this series is essential viewing 👇 buff.ly/R4LtZJI

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Prime Minister is a longstanding supporter of electoral reform. Now a new poll has found that a majority of MPs back a review of the voting system, too. First Past the Post is no longer fit for purpose. Andy Burnham should kickstart the process for replacing it in his first 100 days.

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

185 MPs across eight parties - including nearly 100 Labour MPs - now back a review of First Past the Post. The momentum for electoral reform is there. Andy Burnham - himself a vocal supporter - should seize it and launch a commission in his first 100 days. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days

Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Amid a cost of living crisis, Ministers have an especial duty to spend public money carefully. The cost of trips like these isn't only measured in pounds. They fuel suspicion that politicians are in it for themselves, further damaging trust in politics. buff.ly/Aos0jxw

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John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup

The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I've just emailed my MP to give them the answers for Thames Water. The case for public ownership is undeniable. Can you take 2 mins to email your MP? weownit.org.uk/tw-briefing-... @weownit.org.uk

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Email your MP - give them the answers for Thames Water

An action to send your MP a briefing, detailing the reasons why public ownership is the best next step for Thames Water

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 14/08/2026

Water companies are trying to hike your water bills AGAIN. Privatisation is not affordable. Andy Burnham must block these bill hikes. Let the water companies that can't survive without hiking our bills GO BUST. Then we take them into public hands for nothing.

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I've signed @zero-hour.bsky.social's petition calling on Andy Burnham to Secure Our Future—to meet the UK's climate and nature commitments, pass the Nature + National Security Bill, and reject all new oil and gas. Will you join me? www.zerohour.uk/andy

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Secure Our Future For Us

Andy Burnham has a chance to Secure Our Future. Will you tell him not to waste it? Sign the petition.

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

First Past the Post is no longer fit for purpose. There is a better way. Great new report outlining how Proportional Representation would help to put the voters back in charge of our politics. leftfootforward.org/2026/08/camp...

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Campaigners call on Andy Burnham to ‘end business as usual’ with key tax, voting and media reforms

Compass has released a new report with a set of key asks for Burnham’s government

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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Secure Our Future For Us

Andy Burnham has a chance to Secure Our Future. Will you tell him not to waste it? Sign the petition.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 04/08/2026

After being rejected 4 times, Thames Water's creditors are now submitting a 5th proposal to keep the failing utility in private hands. This time, they're promising to increase public control. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 1/2

Write to your MP: reject the creditors' last-ditch attempt to keep Thames Water privatised

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Thames Water CEO went unchallenged on the BBC on the claim that public ownership means water investment competes with health and defence. This is a myth! 99% of water investment comes from BILLS. Take 2 mins to complain to Ofcom and the BBC vist.ly/5d5xb

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Ofcom and BBC, correct the record: Thames Water CEO misled the public about public ownership

Thames Water CEO lied about public ownership on the BBC. It is time Ofcom and the BBC corrected the record

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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Secure Our Future For Us

Andy Burnham has a chance to Secure Our Future. Will you tell him not to waste it? Sign below.

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

There is no good reason why registering to vote in Britain is more difficult than in most other comparable democracies. MHCLG’s new ministerial team must ensure automatic voter registration is properly up and running in time for the next general election.

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Takeaways from the Parliamentary Roundtable on Automatic Voter Registration — Unlock Democracy

Parliament should represent the voters – all the voters. That is impossible while an estimated 6-8 million eligible people remain missing from the electoral register, disproportionately young people,…

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

There’s no doubt the hereditary peers were democratically indefensible. Their expulsion was long overdue. Nonetheless it would be difficult to construct a democratic or constitutional defence of the second chamber Starmer leaves behind.

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Starmer’s Lords legacy is his leadership in microcosm

Bold promises of radical change lacked coherence, yielding disjointed and contradictory results.

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

First Past the Post voting is causing chaos. Andy Burnham must quickly establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform to look into options for changing our voting system. Sign our petition with @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and @compassoffice.bsky.social 👇 actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...

actionnetwork.org

Dear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting system

Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post. Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree. Now is the time to fix our demo...

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I've signed the petition calling on Andy Burnham to bring Thames Water into public ownership. Will you sign and share? @weownit.org.uk weownit.org.uk/act-now/andy...

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Andy Burnham: bring Thames Water into permanent public ownership

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I’ve signed a letter calling for Angela Eagle and Ofwat to reject the last-ditch deal from Thames Water's creditors. Can you sign and share it as well? weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...

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Sign our open letter to Angela Eagle

I’ve signed a letter calling for Angela Eagle and Ofwat to reject the last-ditch deal from Thames Water's creditors. Can you sign and share it as well?

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first item on the new PM’s list. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...

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Dear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-rich

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

actionnetwork.org

Dear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting system

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NivekHgiel @nivekhgiel.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Privatised water has failed us. I’m backing @labourlewis.bsky.social’s call to ensure Andy Burnham meets water campaigners who’ve fought for years to clean up our water -not just the water bosses who’ve profited from the system. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...

actionnetwork.org

Dear Andy Burnham, meet with water campaigners to discuss bringing water back into public ownership

Privatised water is a complete failure. I’m backing Clive Lewis' call to ensure that Andy Burnham meets frontline water campaigners who’ve fought for years to clean up our water -not just the water ...

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The Ethics and Integrity Commission is right – Britain's lobbying rules are not fit for purpose. As our CEO told the BBC, instead of today’s fragmented picture, the public should have a clear view of who is lobbying govt, on whose behalf & about what. Full clip here👇 buff.ly/e0LI1ta

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