odbof85
@odbof85.bsky.social
Retired languages teacher living in France (85). Widower. Wildlife, especially birds. Pro-EU, anti-billionaire, woke lefty. Word freak. Cats, coffee, wine
The government has launched a consultation on guaranteed hours. Sign this petition asking them to stand firm on their pledge to tackle insecure work and ban exploitative zero-hours contracts. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stamp out zero-hours contracts: protect all workers from exploitation
The government has launched a consultation on guaranteed hours. Sign this petition asking them to stand firm on their pledge to tackle insecure work and ban exploitative zero-hours contracts.
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Will never tire of posting this Benjamin Netanyahu in 2001 bragging about sabotaging peace accords: ‘America is something you can easily manoeuvre and move in the right direction.’ 'We must hit the Palestinians hard ,take them to a state of panic and fear, and the world will not say anything.'
We are certainly down the wrong road. In our hubris, we imagine we can make things better when we only ever make things worse...Eden exterminated
Absofreakinlutely This....... 👇
Bonjour, Je viens de signer la pétition intitulée « PAS DE FUSILS SUR LES CENDRES » et je souhaitais savoir si vous voudriez nous aider en ajoutant votre signature. Notre objectif est d'atteindre 500 000 signatures. Pour en savoir plus et pour signer, c'est ici : c.org/bJdqQ8M6Zz Merci !
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I do hope that Richard Tice, bank-roller of Reform UK hasn't forgotten about his tax debts, while he keeps pontificates about patriotism from his luxury tax-haven flat in Dubai meme via Malcolm Mclean
Good morning Cathy and ORCs. Another sunny day, rising past 30° but I think we’re past the worst now. No special plans. Have a good day everyone 😊
If someone you know is persuaded by Farage's fearmongering over footage of migrants crossing from Morocco to Ceuta, tell them this: Third-country nationals in Ceuta do not have free movement to mainland Spain or the rest of the Schengen area. Spanish officials say over 25K have already returned.
If there is one thing that we all agree on, it is that privatisation of water has been a colossal failure The solution is simple: take our water into PUBLIC OWNERSHIP: vist.ly/5czje In a time of droughts and wildfires, running our water for profit is offensive
A café owner who served up free meals to hungry children after food vouchers were removed has been told he will be reported to police by a Reform council leader.
Reform council chief threatens to report café boss who fed kids for free to cops
mirror.co.uk
NEW: Sir Jonathon Porritt, arrested under Terrorism law outside Westminster Magistrates Court. As police escorted him away he said "I am a supporter of Palestine Action, trying to save lives is not terrorism, exposing this Governments complicity in genocide is not terrorism." www.wedonotcomply.org
Additionally, the UK and French governments have also issued a similar statement on climate change: "[We] call on all countries to intensify their efforts to tackle its causes while boosting resilience to its effects" www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/presse-et...
++BREAKING++ The UK and Spanish governments have issued a joint statement overnight: "[We] agreed that this summer’s wildfires demonstrated that climate change was now a national security emergency facing Europe and threatening our way of life." www.gov.uk/government/n...
Another great debunk from the brilliant @monkemma.bsky.social. I don't know how she has the energy/ patience but it is a huge public service: monkdebunks.substack.com/p/heatwaves-...
Heatwaves Caused by Fall in Pollution? Not really...
What a study on European warming actually found and how it got twisted into a climate-denial talking point.
monkdebunks.substack.com
Remigration of white people from the U.S. to Europe?
Tweet from Elon Musk: “Anyone who opposites remigration is a traitor” posted yesterday.
Elon Musk, owner of X, has called the editor of the Economist "a traitor to the West, plain and simple" after her recent interview with him. He now argues that "anyone who opposes remigration is a traitor" Musk has been socialising violence since Aug25: "fight or die, that's what it comes down to"
The powerful always get what they want, right? Not if our governments finally start protecting people, instead of corporate bullies. A law to shield the people speaking up against injustices is ready. With your help, it can become reality - add your name: action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-04...
Protect people, not corporate bullies
Share the petition and you'll help multiply the impact of this campaign: Protect people, not corporate bullies
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This should be required listening for everyone
NEW: Andy Burnham is in Scotland today for the first time since becoming PM Just like we have seen with the UK Gov time and time again, Scottish media has been blocked from access. No change there. 🚫 No transparency 🚫 No scrutiny www.thenational.scot/news/2640434...
Andy Burnham blocks Scottish media access during first official visit to Scotland
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to "always" stay close to the people not one week ago. But a lot can change in six days ...
thenational.scot
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...
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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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...
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...
you.38degrees.org.uk
I am donating. If you can please consider it. 🙏
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Amazon workers on federal aid nearly tripled between 2020 and 2025. During that time, Jeff Bezos saw his net worth jump by $139B as Amazon profits hit record highs. No corporation as profitable as Amazon should be paying its workers so little they must rely on food stamps and Medicaid to survive.
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more. Support for a 2% tax on wealth over £10m. Refreshing antidote to the right-wing claim of 'they will leave'. The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in direct and indirect taxes than the richest 20%.
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
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