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Roger Wells.

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Ageing, long time socialist. Retired Law lecturer. Hillwalker. Eclectic music lover.

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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 10h
If Sadiq Khan is a trans ally, why is he allowing JK Rowling’s Harry Potter to take over the Christmas lights in Oxford Circus? Email him now and ask him to pull the plug on transphobia. goodlaw.social/e1ae3f
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Sadiq Khan: Pull the plug on transphobia
Tell the mayor of London to switch off JK Rowling’s Christmas lights
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 10h
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 15h
Palantir’s contract with NHS England is up for renewal in February 2027, with discussions expected to begin this year. This is a critical moment for us to tell the new Health Secr... www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
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Tell the Health Secretary, Yvette Cooper: No Palantir in our NHS
Palantir’s contract with NHS England is up for renewal in February 2027, with discussions expected to begin this year. This is a critical moment for us to tell the new Health Secretary: No Palantir in...
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Save Our Reds: Protect Britain's native red squirrels before it's too late
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Ban lion trophy hunting imports into the UK
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Free Lindsay and Craig Foreman
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Palantir’s contract with NHS England is up for renewal in February 2027, with discussions expected to begin this year. This is a critical moment for us to tell the new Health Secr... www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
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Tell the Health Secretary, Yvette Cooper: No Palantir in our NHS
Palantir’s contract with NHS England is up for renewal in February 2027, with discussions expected to begin this year. This is a critical moment for us to tell the new Health Secretary: No Palantir in...
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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The media refuses to ask Palestinians if Zionism is racism. Apparently, only Zionist feelings count.
The most telling thing about the backlash against the Greens’ “Zionism is racism” motion is the refusal of the media to platform Palestinians.
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Farms supplying Müller have been secretly filmed horrifically abusing their cows. This petition is calling on the company to cut ties with any farm abusing its animals and, in doing so, send a powerful message to all their suppliers. Sign here:
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Ban lion trophy hunting imports into the UK
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Suella Braverman too proud for benefits... Went to university for free Studied in Europe using the heavily subsidised Erasmus program Claimed ALL her rent, energy, council tax bills for at least 5 years Millions of pounds in expenses claims She just doesn't call them benefits
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Reform UK's St Helens council leader has been forced to backtrack after saying the "jury was out" on whether his council would commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. He has since confirmed the council will mark it. This came after he announced the council wouldn't be celebrating Black History Month
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Reform council chief backtracks on Holocaust memorial comments
Cllr George Woodward was asked about plans for the council to observe the annual commemorations after revealing Black History Month events would be scrapped
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🔴 NEW ‘Why Andy Burnham Will Ultimately Back Rejoining the EU’ By Simon Nixon Read below. ↓
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‘Why Andy Burnham Will Ultimately Back Rejoining the EU’
The logic of the Prime Minister's argument that Brexit has done more harm than good only points in one direction, argues Simon Nixon
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Stop Trump’s attack on wolves! actions.eko.org/a/stop-trump...
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Majestic, intelligent, and fiercely loyal, gray wolves live in devoted family packs—led by an alpha pair who mate for life and raise their pups as a tight-knit unit.Among them is the Mexican gray wolf
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Ban Blood Sports in Ireland
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Roger Wells. @rcpw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Stop Burnham Scrapping the Triple Lock: Sign and Share the New Petition!
Silver Voices has relaunched our mass petition to save the Triple Lock. We are particularly worried that Labour will use its current majority to force through legislation to scrap the Lock in this Parliament, without putting it to the people at the next General Election. Sign and share the petition here. Send it to all your contacts and friends! https://www.change.org/p/guarantee-the-future-of-the…
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Glennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
While I would whole heartedly support this boycott, it should down to FIFA and UEFA to ban them in the same way that Russia are banned. bsky.app/profile/joen...
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AnimalMagic @animatedpigeon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If any of the Irish journalists here are in contact with the footballers, please let them know where we stand - right behind them.
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Rick Hendry @rickhendry.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Some things are more important than football, what an opportunity these players have to send out a message to the world that they will not be genocide enablers and look the other way while the apartheid regime carry’s out the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people.
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Jennifer O'Meara @jenniferomeara5.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Irish team will hold a press conference at 2.30pm Irish time before taking part in a training session according to RTE News 🤷 A nation is turning blue from holding its breath. #StopTheGame #Speirgorm
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Trina Casey @trinakc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I won't and nobody should hold it against the Irish players if they play. They should not be in this situation! But I would be so proud if they didn't play. #speirgorm #stopthegame
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Irish Women's Rugby Supporters Club @irishwomens.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Brilliant move by Bazunu Come on lads. Pack it all up and go home. Fuck Israel. Fuck the weak response from the FAI. Who cares if there's sanctions. We don't play games with genocidal countries.
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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Yup ourra dat, you fucking Legend.
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Gavin Bazunu indicates that he doesn’t want to play in the Israel game - what happens next?
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lindsey adler @lindseyadler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
ireland players are considering boycotting their match against israel www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...
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Jo Ní Ghiolla Shúiligh @jogil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Well done Gavin Bazunu. It only takes one person to start a trend👏
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Ciara Murphy @ciaralynnmurphy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Hoping the Irish players can do what those above them would not #StopTheGames 🇮🇪🇵🇸
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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Joe.ie is reporting 5 players don't want to play...is it happening, can we hope, I'm literally shaking typing this, this would be fuckin monumental!
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Roy B ☮️ @rewerbyor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If Ireland’s international footballers decide to refuse to play Israel tomorrow it could set in motion an avalanche of similar acts of defiance against the fascist Israeli regime and solidarity with those being murdered and displaced. It would be phenomenal and a very proud moment for Ireland.
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Julianne @juliannenomad.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Just to be clear: this kind of economic repression on the Ireland football team is a form of colonization and we are all about to be subjects or serfs to tech billionaires. #StopTheGame
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Cathal Reilly @cathalreilly.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If the Irish team pull out and stay together, they will be far greater heroes and examples than they could ever have been on the pitch. It might even be an action that would break the dam. Have courage lads, we’re all behind you. #FAI
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The long game.
Tony O'Donoghue speaking to Brendan O'Connor on RTÉ Radio 1: "From other sources I was hearing it could be four or five players that have now decided they don't want to be involved either. And if they stay to their stated ambition that they have to be all in it together, if one or more want to be out, maybe they will all be out."
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Dean Van Nguyen @deanvannguyen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Man City bagged and now Ireland's brave boys. They're calling it the greatest weekend of not playing football of all time...
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Conor @ernekid.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I really hope that the Irish football players understand that history has its eyes on them and if they refuse to play then the Irish people across the world fully back them.
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Daryl 𝘊𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘩𝘶𝘪𝘮𝘤í𝘯 🎃 Feehely @darylfeehely.com · 26/09/2026
Maith thú Gavin Bazunu! #StopTheGame
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Chris Keeton @chriskeeton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
but....but....Israel has the most moral army in the world? They'd NEVER do something so terrible...right? RIGHT?
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Brendan Hark! T'is nearly Halloween. @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"Ireland is behind us"
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Suzy Byrne @suzybie.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Thank you Gavin - this is so not fair on these players to be dealing with this shit. FAI making their usual mess of things.
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Michael Baumann @baumann.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Why does every official Israeli organization talk like this? You wouldn't tolerate a teenager using this tone. (IFA is Israel, FAI is Ireland.)
“We are not playing with genocide,” Heimir Hallgrimsson said. “We are playing against genocide. We are playing against Israel; we are not playing with Israel.”

In response, the IFA said on Monday night: “We have contributed to the world and humanity in countless fields, earning an impressive number of Nobel Prizes along the way.

“Unfortunately, we have not yet found a cure for stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy displayed by the @IrelandFootball team coach. We’re not playing with ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity, we’re playing against the coach who embodies them.”
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 26/09/2026
Gavin Bazunu tells Irish squad he does not want to participate in games against Israel
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Gavin Bazunu tells Irish squad he does not want to participate in games against Israel
Some other players understood to be considering whether to join goalkeeper in withdrawing from Nations League fixtures
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Fitbaw Joe 🍀 @joethetim.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Doesn't matter if Ireland get deducted points. Doesn't matter if they get kicked out of the competition. They must not play the games against those feckin demons. If they do the players will regret it for the rest their lives ⚽
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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Israel supporters now gathered outside the hotel where the Ireland team is based. Journalist Luke O’Riordan reports
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Daryl 𝘊𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘩𝘶𝘪𝘮𝘤í𝘯 🎃 Feehely @darylfeehely.com · 26/09/2026
A nation holds its breath. #StopTheGame #Speirgorm
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Anna Pringle @annapr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Gavin Bazunu will be an absolute hero if he sticks to his position. #SpeirGorm
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John Scary Name Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I am far from the most patriotic of people, but if the Irish soccer team make the right choice, I will be so proud of them.
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J @jaseomcn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
C’mon to fuck Ireland
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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I am almost at a loss for words, but it is being credibly reported that Irish players are seriously considering refusing to play Israel tomorrow.
There is now a doubt if training will take place. My understanding is that as many as five players do not want to play this game with Israel. There is still so much confusion.
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Jooooohhhh No! @josefoshea.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Gov and FAI could be stepping in at this stage to say: "the players are obviously deeply concerned about this - these young men cannot be forced to play - the game is off - and UEFA can see us in court if they dare" Chances of that happening? #StopTheGame
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Dr Neutopia @oceanclub.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I'm told that if the Ireland team refuse to tog out against Israel that a provisional team including Hark Mumphries, David Quinn, and Ian O'Doherty will take the pitch and immediately surrender to them.
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