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A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · 4d

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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Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · 7d

Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...

President Ramaphosa: back the billionaire tax

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · 13d

President Ramaphosa: back a global tax at the G20 action.eko.org/a/president-...

Billionaires are hoarding unimaginable wealth, renting out Venice for weddings and taking joyrides to space, while inequality deepens every day.But this year’s G20 could change the rules of the game —

World Leaders: Protect the Sumud Flotilla Now

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · 18d

World Leaders: Protect the Sumud Flotilla Now action.eko.org/a/world-lead...

Right now, the Sumud Flotilla is a few nautical miles away from Gaza, carrying doctors, journalists, politicians, and activists - all risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza and de

Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID)

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · 24d

The Government is planning to roll out mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives. Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...

A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · 25d

Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...

Sign the petition: tell the BBC to boycott Eurovision unless Israel is banned

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · 26d

Hi there, I’ve just signed the petition below calling for the boycotting of Eurovision unless Israel is banned. Will you add your name too and then share it far and wide? 38d.gs/qh_c

This is big: Spain's state broadcasters have said they'll boycott Eurovision unless Israel is banned. We need the BBC to do the same to up the pressure on the competition's bosses. Sign the petition n...

UK Government: Keep your promise to protect workers

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Sep 15

A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...

Zero hours contracts, unfair ‘fire and rehire’, waiting months or even years to be able to access benefits – the world of work in our country is weighted against actual workers. It’s billionaire bosse...

Hyundai: stop fueling the climate crisis

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Sep 15

Tell Hyundai: stop fueling the climate crisis action.eko.org/a/hyundai-st...

Hyundai claims to be a leader on electric vehicles but more than 93% of its sales are gas guzzlers or polluting fuel engines. The car giant is also lying about how much it’s actually polluting. Last y

Don’t cut taxes for US tech billionaires!

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Sep 12

Trump and his tech CEOs are trying to make our government SLASH their tax. But @TaxJusticeUK has shown that cash could train 100,000+ NHS nurses! If you want our government to stand strong and say no, join me and sign the petition: 38d.gs/w8aa

Trump and the big tech CEOs are coming to the UK to pressure our government into SLASHING their tax. Tax that could be spent on training over 100,000 NHS nurses. If you want our government to stand st...

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Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Sep 11

UK: Don't Sell Out To Big Tech To Appease Trump

Donald Trump is using trade wars and high tariffs to bully countries around the world into dropping taxes and regulation on US big tech. From digital taxes to anti-monopoly policies, we desperately ne...

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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎺🎺We are proud to announce that the new @greenparty.org.uk leader, @zackpolanski.bsky.social will be joining our protest against Donald Trump on September 17😎😎

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Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Sep 7

Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech, that should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

Reform: Stop hiding from press scrutiny!

Nigel Farage says he welcomes freedom of speech, even if people find it offensive. Surely that should apply to freedom of the press too? So why have Reform's Nottinghamshire councillors - who control ...

Ban Octopus Farming Now – Pass this Groundbreaking Bill

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ban Octopus Farming Now: Pass this Groundbreaking Bill actions.eko.org/a/ban-octopu...

Seafood companies are racing to build octopus factory farms in the U.S., trapping intelligent, sensitive animals into tiny tanks, only to slaughter them for profit.But we have a real shot to stop this

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Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join me and call on PM Christopher Luxon to leave the freshwater protections in place greenpeace.nz/pu2aon

PETITION: Hands off freshwater protections

Call on Luxon to keep his hands off freshwater protections

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Global Justice Now Scotland @globaljusticescot.bsky.social · Aug 28

Pressure is ramping up on the UK government to sanction Israel in the same way that apartheid South Africa was in the 1980s, as former Scottish First Minister ‪@humzayousaf.bsky.social‬ adds his voice to the growing call.

Read his full article here ⤵️

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

We must impose heavy sanctions on Israel

The UK should use trade sanctions to pressure Israel as it did against apartheid South Africa.

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Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Aug 28

Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

#TaxTheBanks

Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing. The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...

Protect elephants: keep global ivory ban!

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Aug 22

Protect elephants: keep the global ivory ban
action.eko.org/a/keep-globa...

Elephants are being slaughtered so their tusks can be turned into trinkets. And now, some governments want to make it legal. Japan and South Africa are pushing to overturn the global ivory trading ban

Keir Starmer: Don't Break Your Promise, Introduce the Hillsborough Law NOW!

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Aug 22

Nearly a year after Keir Starmer promised it, the Hillsborough Law is yet to be introduced. Families deserve honesty and accountability. Can you join me today and sign the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...

The new Hillsborough Law is aimed at improving transparency and accountability of public bodies in the aftermath of major disasters. Keir Starmer promised last year, the new law would be introduced be...

End the Gender Pension Gap for public sector women

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Aug 21

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/en...

This will make a real difference to millions of women and shows what can be done when pension schemes take this issue seriously.  We are calling on all other public sector pension schemes- coveri...

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Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Aug 20

Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/hwpb?utm_cam...

Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza

I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.

To all political parties: Commit to no GP appointment fees EVER

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Aug 13

Let's future-proof our NHS! This open letter is calling on all political parties to commit to never charging for a GP appointment. If you agree, you can add your name too: 38d.gs/unv0

I just signed 38 Degrees’ open letter asking ALL political parties to commit to NEVER charging GP fees - will you join me?

Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Aug 10

Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/hwpb

I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.

BBC: Remove Robbie Gibb now

Friesdorfer @friesdorfer.bsky.social · Aug 9

BBC: Remove Robbie Gibb now action.eko.org/a/bbc-remove...

The BBC has been censoring Palestine for years - now we know who’s behind it: Robbie Gibb.Gibb sits on the BBC Board, he is one of five people who serve on the BBC’s editorial guidelines and standards