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Ruth Muirhead

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Retired teacher, Welsh nan, servant to Max the Labrador. Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. I ❤️ the NHS and the RNLI. I block unsolicited DMs.

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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 8h
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Guarantee the future of the Triple Lock! Listen to us Andy Burnham!
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Guardian view on the death penalty: Christa Pike’s execution was botched, but cruelty is inherent | Editorial www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on the death penalty: Christa Pike’s execution was botched, but cruelty is inherent | Editorial
Editorial: Three-quarters of nations have rightly abolished capital punishment in law or practice, but killing by the state has surged in the US
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Stop the Execution of James Robertson in Florida. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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Stop the Execution of James Robertson in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for James Robertson, who was sentenced to death for the murder of Frank Hart in Charlotte County. The execution is scheduled for October 13th at 12:00 ...
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 29/09/2026
Google Maps images show scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
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Satellite images show Gaza in ruins three years into Israel's genocidal war
Google Maps images show scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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ANDY BURNHAM! STOP THE STATE PENSION BEING TAXED: RAISE TAX THRESHOLD: SUPPORT COLETTE!
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Donate to Locate and Safeguard Sir Ranulph Fiennes, organized by Alex Millington
Dear Reader, You may have recently heard the deeply concerning news: Sir … Alex Millington needs your support for Locate and Safeguard Sir Ranulph Fiennes
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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TAX BANK SUPER-PROFITS AT THE BUDGET
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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TAX BANK SUPER-PROFITS AT THE BUDGET
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thealternative.social @creatinganewworld.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I created a social network in which 50% of the profits will be given to homeless charities. It's time for the tech billionaires and tech empires to be replaced by organizations that help the most vulnerable people in our society. The social network is www.thealternative.social Please join.
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The Alternative
From breaking news and entertainment to sports and politics, get the full story with all the live commentary.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Blindness charity targeted by anti-migrant protesters after being mistaken for RNLI www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... I'll leave this here......🤦🏼‍♀️
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Blindness charity targeted by anti-migrant protesters after being mistaken for RNLI
One person accused the blind people’s charity of ‘deliberately overfilling our great country with illegals’
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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
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 it...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Where has our country gone?
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Poole Old Lifeboat Museum shuts after protesters target volunteers
The museum in Poole says it will remain closed until until the anti-migrant protests stop.
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
If you would like to add your voice to tens of thousands of people thanking RNLI volunteers for their work, 38 Degrees have organised this open letter to express public support (at a time when a hateful fringe have been intimidating & abusing RNLI volunteers) act.38degrees.org.uk/act/rnli-tha...
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An open letter in support of the volunteers and staff at the RNLI
This is a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI letting them know th...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
RNLI staff have faced "unacceptable" online & physical abuse since anti-migrant protests. "Deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding" by thugs hiding behind "balaclava or a keyboard". Solidarity with RNLI volunteers. They do a great job in saving lives, must be respected.
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Abuse of RNLI volunteers 'wholly unacceptable', chief says
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Stay the Execution of Daniel Conahan. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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Stay the Execution of Daniel Conahan
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for Daniel Conahan, who was sentenced to death for the 1996 murder of Richard Montgomery. Please sign this petition urging Governor DeSantis and the Fl...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
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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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Stay the Execution of Curtis Beasley, Sr.. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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Stay the Execution of Curtis Beasley, Sr.
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for Curtis Beasley, Sr., who was sentenced to death by a non-unanimous jury for the 1995 murder Carolyn Monfort in Dundee, Florida. The execution is sc...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Can you sign this urgent petition? Life-threatening heatwaves in the UK are causing chaos and claiming lives. Our homes, schools, and workplaces aren’t built for this, but the government is completely underprepared. It takes 30 seconds to add your name and protect our communities: act.gp/44RmSII
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SIGN to demand protection from deadly heatwaves.
The UK is dangerously unprepared for worsening extreme heat. It only takes two minutes.
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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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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Sign the petition to the Governor DeWine. Thank him for his leadership and encourage him to cement his legacy against the #deathpenalty by considering commutations of the people on Ohio’s death row: actionnetwork.org/petitions/gr...
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Governor DeWine take clemency action!
Sign the petition to the Governor. Thank him for his leadership and encourage him to cement his legacy against the death penalty by considering commutations of the people on Ohio’s death row.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Stay the Execution of Daniel Conahan. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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Stay the Execution of Daniel Conahan
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for Daniel Conahan, who was sentenced to death for the 1996 murder of Richard Montgomery. Please sign this petition urging Governor DeSantis and the Fl...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Please Grant Darrell Hines A Reprieve of Execution. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/plea...
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Please Grant Darrell Hines A Reprieve of Execution
Given the horrifying failed execution attempt of Tony Carruthers in May, now is the time for Governor Lee to grant a reprieve to Darrell Hines, who is scheduled for execution in Tennessee on August 13...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Just signed this petition to support clemency for Ernest Suggs, an innocent man on Florida's death row. The victim's own daughter believes he didn't do it. Add your name here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/fl... @uscedp.bsky.social @fadp.bsky.social
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Florida: Don't Execute Ernest Suggs, An Innocent Man on Death Row
Ernest Suggs was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of his friend Pauline Casey. He has been on death row in Florida for more than 30 years. He has always maintained his innocence, and th...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Please Grant Darrell Hines A Reprieve of Execution. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/plea...
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Please Grant Darrell Hines A Reprieve of Execution
Given the horrifying failed execution attempt of Tony Carruthers in May, now is the time for Governor Lee to grant a reprieve to Darrell Hines, who is scheduled for execution in Tennessee on August 13...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Did you know a barrister is facing jail just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience? This historic right has kept trials fair since 1670. We can't let it be silenced now. Add your name to defend fair trials👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Sign to protect the right to a fair trial
Imagine being called for jury duty, but advised against using your own common sense. ❗A top barrister is now facing contempt of court proceedings, simply for reminding a jury of their rights. If judg...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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Donate to Together For Teddy, organized by Sarah Sloman
For the last year, our three-year-old son Teddy has been battling neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive… Sarah Sloman needs your support for Together For Teddy
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Stay the Execution of William Silvia. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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Stay the Execution of William Silvia
Governor DeSantis has signed a death warrant for William Frances Silvia, who was sentenced to death for the 2006 murder of his estranged wife, Patricia Silvia in Daytona Beach. The execution is schedu...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.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...
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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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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Reform UK have tabled an amendment to the UK Government’s elections Bill which would mean candidates using any language except English or Welsh would face up to six months in prison. This is outright discrimination, and we will stand firmly against such prejudice and ignorance.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I’ve just invited my MP to an urgent briefing on the disastrous US-UK pharma deal, which threatens to cause 229,000 extra deaths. Invite yours here: act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4853
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Invite your MP: urgent briefing on US-UK pharma deal
The UK’s dangerous medicine pricing deal with Donald Trump is attracting more and more scrutiny. With a total bill of £45 billion to the NHS and the risk of 229,000 excess deaths, it is an outrage tha...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Check out this from We Own It. weownit.org.uk/act-now/andy...
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Andy Burnham must take back Thames Water
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
I’ve signed a letter calling for Andy Burnham to clarify his views on control or ownership of public services. Can you sign and share it as well? weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...
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Add your name to our open letter to Andy Burnham
Public control is not public ownership. Andy Burnham must clarify that he backs public ownership of life's essentials.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The UK government has agreed a deal with Donald Trump that will hike NHS drugs prices by £9 BILLION a year by 2036. Tell Wes Streeting to give MPs a full debate and vote on this deal. act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4686
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Give MPs a vote on NHS pharma deal with Trump
The UK government has agreed a deal with Donald Trump that will see the NHS pay pharma companies much higher drugs prices. This will cost the NHS £45 billion by 2036 – but so far the government has re...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Please Grant Darrell Hines A Reprieve of Execution. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/plea...
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Please Grant Darrell Hines A Reprieve of Execution
Given the horrifying failed execution attempt of Tony Carruthers in May, now is the time for Governor Lee to grant a reprieve to Darrell Hines, who is scheduled for execution in Tennessee on August 13...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
So Keir Starmer has gone. Let's see what Andy Burnham will do to restore confidence in Labour. And pray to God Wes Streeting is kept away from the Ministry of Health.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Sign the petition to the Governor DeWine. Thank him for his leadership and encourage him to cement his legacy against the #deathpenalty by considering commutations of the people on Ohio’s death row: actionnetwork.org/petitions/go...
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Governor DeWine take clemency action!
Sign the petition to the Governor. Thank him for his leadership and encourage him to cement his legacy against the death penalty by considering commutations of the people on Ohio’s death row.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Check out this from We Own It. weownit.org.uk/act-now/make...
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After 40 years of privatisation - ask Makerfield candidates if they support public ownership
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Conor Bollins @conorbollins.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
📚'Books not Bombs: Stop Labour's Militarisation of Higher Education!' 🕊️Thanks to Demilitarise Education for hosting my latest piece on their website! 📚Read it here: ded1.co/what-we-do/b... #DemilitariseEducation #BooksNotBombs #WelfareNotWarfare
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Conor Bollins @conorbollins.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
🎓'When will Labour tackle the crisis engulfing our schools, colleges and universities?' 🌹Please stick a repost on my piece for @labouroutlook.bsky.social. #UKHE #EducationCrisis 🚩It includes a special mention of my @uea-ucu.bsky.social colleagues. #SaveUEA labouroutlook.org/2025/05/17/e...
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Education, education, education? When will Labour tackle the crisis engulfing our schools, colleges and universities?
All levels of our education system face a systemic crisis. Yet as with so many other areas of policy, Keir Starmer doesn't seem to have any hopes for education at all, writes Connor Bollins.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
No one should be making profits from vulnerable children. Yet £1 out of every £5 paid to private providers of children’s social care is taken out in profit. Time to end this scam! Add your name now. weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-p...
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End profit in children’s social care
£1 out of every £5 paid to private providers of children’s social care is taken out in profit.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
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PETITION: NHS Staff not Artificial Intelligence
The Government is planning to scale back NHS recruitment and replace vital healthcare roles with AI technology to cut costs. This could leave patients facing fewer trained staff, unsafe care, and long...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
The Railways Bill comes back to parliament on 3rd June. We have just a few days to make sure MPs back amendments to protect passengers' rights and our environment. I've emailed my MP. Can you take 2 minutes now to email your MP? weownit.org.uk/act-now/prot...
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Railways Bill: Demand your MP protect passengers' rights and our environment
The Railways Bill must protect passengers' rights and our environment
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Ask Gov. Lee to Pause All Executions. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Ask Gov. Lee to Pause All Executions
Now is the time to ask Governor Lee to pause all Tennessee executions. Until the courts have had a chance to review the problematic execution protocol issued in 2025—a set of loose rules fraught with ...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I’ve signed a letter calling for Andy Burnham to clarify his views on control or ownership of public services. Can you sign and share it as well? weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...
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Add your name to our open letter to Andy Burnham
Public control is not public ownership. Andy Burnham must clarify that he backs public ownership of life's essentials.
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
TN may execute Tony Carruthers on May 21 without considering evidence that could prove his innocence. Sign this to stop the execution + allow forensic testing! @uscedp.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/petitions/no...
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No Wrongful Execution for Tony Carruthers
Tony Carruthers could be innocent – but without your intervention, Tennessee may execute him without considering the full evidence. Tony was convicted without physical evidence, based on testimony fr...
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Richard Burgon MP @richardburgon.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Labour doesn’t just need a new leader but a new direction. Labour must ditch the disastrous strategy of trying to “out-Reform” Reform. And instead deliver real Labour policies to win back the progressive voters who’ve abandoned our party. My new article: labouroutlook.org/2026/05/14/r...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
I just signed a @uscedp.bsky.social petition urging Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles and Governor Abbott to stop the execution of James Broadnax, who didn't kill anyone. Join me and add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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Texas: Please don't execute James Broadnax for murders he didn't commit!
The state of Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on April 30, 2026 for a double murder that he did not commit. The actual shooter, James's cousin, Demarius Cummings, was sentenced to life without pa...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
The government promised to bring our railway into public ownership. Their Railways Bill leaves huge parts of our railway in the hands of private profiteers. Ask your MP to make sure it delivers for passengers, not profit. weownit.org.uk/rail-tug-of-...
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Ruth Muirhead @welshgoldigger.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
TN may execute Tony Carruthers on May 21 without considering evidence that could prove his innocence. Sign this to stop the execution + allow forensic testing! @uscedp.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/petitions/no...
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No Wrongful Execution for Tony Carruthers
Tony Carruthers could be innocent – but without your intervention, Tennessee may execute him without considering the full evidence. Tony was convicted without physical evidence, based on testimony fr...
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