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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 4h

TikTok says it bans hate – but LGBT+ users are still being harassed daily with “no violation found.” Sign now to demand real action to protect our community. a.allout.org/s/WeMgg/

TikTok: Protect LGBT+ users from hate

Trans and queer users are facing constant harassment on TikTok – and the platform is failing to act. Sign now to demand stronger protection for LGBT+ people online.

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 5h

Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky&

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Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social · 10h

What an absolute cluster.

Private companies in effect alleging the Thames Water bidding process is rigged. Who’d have guessed!

Ministers should just fess-up. This charade has never been about the public interest.

It was always about keeping water in private hands at any cost.

Screenshot of Financial Times article with the headline: CKI calls for Thames Water renationalisation after 'high risk' creditor plan

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 10h

Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky

John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 1d

10 years on from the Dieselgate scandal, justice still hasn’t been served in the UK. While other countries made carmakers pay, ours let them off the hook. Sign the petition now and demand accountability now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children

10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 3d

The Commons Modernisation Committee can't stay sitting on its hands while the public's trust in Parliament continues to erode. We need meaningful reform. Please sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/179859/...

Missing in action

The Commons Modernisation Committee can't stay sitting on its hands while the public's trust in Parliament continues to erode. We need meaningful reform. Please sign our letter.

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 3d

Benin has promised to punish violence against LGBT+ people – but nothing has changed. Let us demand justice, dignity and safety for all! ✊ Sign here: a.allout.org/s/vdMgz/

Benin must take action against anti-LGBT+ hatred

The Benin government has promised to take action against violence targeting LGBT+ people. Now it must keep its word and protect their rights. Sign to demand justice and dignity for all!

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 4d

❌ Thames Water want to pollute ILLEGALLY for the next 15 years. Thousands of you have already said NO by signing our petition

✉️ Next? We're taking it to Ofwat's inbox

✍️Take 1min now to send an email to Ofwat, explaining why they must say no to 15 more years of illegal pollution

Email Ofwat - say NO to 15 years of illegal pollution

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 4d

I just learnt that over £100,000 of NHS funds have been wasted on defending bullying instead of paying frontline staff fairly.

Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Say no to bullying of NHS staff

Treatment of striking NHS staff This helps to explain the treatment of NHS workers on strike in Gloucestershire in recent months.  A small but mighty group of workers have been on strike since...

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 4d

#ReleaseHussam

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 4d

The majority of the UK’s richest are happy to live here & pay their taxes.

But what about the greedy few that use the UK to get rich, then bail when it's time to pay their dues?

The UK needs a settling up tax, just like 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇳🇴 🇯🇵.
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Settling up taxes. Or how to stop billionaires dining and dashing. - Tax Justice UK

The UK should join countries like the US, France, Germany and Japan and introduce a settling up tax— sometimes known as an exit tax.

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 4d

Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

Protect Cash ISAs

Rumours started swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 after meeting with a group of bank executives back in February. [1] Now it looks like those...

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 4d

Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

Protect Cash ISAs

Rumours started swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 after meeting with a group of bank executives back in February. [1] Now it looks like those...

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 5d

We can't stop deforestation without the experts: Indigenous people. 💚

At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.

Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...

Demand UK support for Indigenous forest defenders at climate talks

Our world’s forests are under threat, worsening climate change, biodiversity loss and threatening vulnerable communities. This year’s UN climate talks – hosted in the Amazon – are our chance to act. W...

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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 7d

Why we & @justtreatment.org delivered a massive cheque and 250,000 signatures to the UK government…

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 7d

Co-operative housing already shows what’s possible when people own where they live. Fair rents, strong communities, real security.

In Parliament today, the Housing Minister agreed: it’s time to explore how law can help it grow.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 10d

🚨Urgent: Thames Water want permission from Ofwat to ILLEGALLY pollute rivers and seas until 2040.

🤮They want your bills to fill their pockets with gold, while they fill your rivers with sewage.

✍️Sign now. Tell Ofwat to say NO to Thames Water before Tuesday 21st October.

Thames Water want to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO.

Thames water want to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 7d

URGENT: In Ukraine, same-sex couples face unthinkable challenges amidst war. Legislation is underway to recognise their rights, but we need YOUR help to apply pressure. SIGN the petition NOW. Help them have the rights they deserve! a.allout.org/s/v087x/

URGENT: In Ukraine, same-sex couples face unthinkable challe

Legislation is underway to recognize their rights, but we need YOUR help to apply pressure. SIGN the petition NOW. Help them have the rights they deserve!

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 10d

LGBT+ rights defenders in Morocco face threats and violence every day. Demand justice and safety for Reina and all those fighting for equality. Sign the petition and help end Article 489! a.allout.org/s/vQaK5/

Morocco: Protect LGBT+ defenders

LGBT+ defenders in Morocco face violence and death threats. Demand justice for Reina and others targeted by hate. Sign now to call for protection and the repeal of discriminatory laws!

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 11d

The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 12d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: community.350.org/petitions/we...

Stand with Indigenous People in Brazil!

Stand with Indigenous People in Brazil as they demand a real seat at the table in the world’s top climate talks. Let’s make sure their voices rise above the fossil fuel lobbyists! Sign the petition no...

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 12d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: community.350.org/petitions/we...

Stand with Indigenous People in Brazil!

Stand with Indigenous People in Brazil as they demand a real seat at the table in the world’s top climate talks. Let’s make sure their voices rise above the fossil fuel lobbyists! Sign the petition no...

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 13d

The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr... @OpenBritainHQ

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 13d

A transphobic pressure group is trying to ban trans women from Hampstead women’s pond – we’re fighting back goodlawproject.org/s/4860b3

Keep Hampstead women’s pond inclusive

A transphobic pressure group is trying to ban trans women from Hampstead women’s pond – we’re fighting back

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John Rogers @rogers59jp.bsky.social · 14d

Housing benefit is failing to cover the true cost of private rent – it’s forcing people across Britain into poverty, ill health and homelessness. I’ve asked my MP to urge the Chancellor to fix this at the UK Autumn Budget. Join me? @crisis-uk.bsky.social‬ campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/176493/...

Email your MP: unfreeze housing benefit

Ask your MP to tell to the Chancellor to unfreeze housing benefit to prevent homelessness.

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