John Bagley
@johnbagley.bsky.social
I'm for Liberty, Stop the War and all things progressive. I'm fascinated by science generally, maybe even more than by politics, if that's possible.
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“If I were falsely accused of stealing an iPhone from Curry's this afternoon, with my whole life and career on the line, I would 100% want a jury trial”
Chris Daw KC
Chris Daw KC
🚨The governments controversial plan to scrap jury trials for crimes with sentences of less than 3 years is a huge mistake, will make little or no difference to the backlog and will undermine and restrict one of the fundamental cornerstones of our democracy
WE MUST STOP IT
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WE MUST STOP IT
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MP’s must resist this attempt to undermine & restrict a fundamental cornerstone of our democracy
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
“If I were falsely accused of stealing an iPhone from Curry's this afternoon, with my whole life and career on the line, I would 100% want a jury trial”
Chris Daw KC
Chris Daw KC
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David Lammy’s jury trial cuts are a ‘massive mistake’, say Labour MPs and peers
David Lammy’s jury trial cuts are a ‘massive mistake’, say Labour MPs and peers
Only cases such as murder and rape or offences carrying a sentence longer than three years would face a jury under justice secretary’s plans
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David Lammy has been accused of making a “massive mistake” by Labour MPs and peers after announcing radical plans to cut thousands of jury trials across England and Wales.
Defendants will no longer have the option to choose to have their cases heard before a jury, the justice secretary told the Commons. Magistrates’ powers will be extended from dealing with maximum sentences of one year to at least 18 months, he said, and a new judge-led court will be established. Continue reading...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
David Lammy’s jury trial cuts are a ‘massive mistake’, say Labour MPs and peers
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By eroding trial by jury, the government is cementing its legacy as a bulldozer of our human rights.
This is the behaviour of authoritarian regimes!
The right to a jury trial is a fundamental tenet of democracy. We cannot let it be destroyed.
This is the behaviour of authoritarian regimes!
The right to a jury trial is a fundamental tenet of democracy. We cannot let it be destroyed.
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
By eroding trial by jury, the government is cementing its legacy as a bulldozer of our human rights.
This is the behaviour of authoritarian regimes!
The right to a jury trial is a fundamental tenet of democracy. We cannot let it be destroyed.
This is the behaviour of authoritarian regimes!
The right to a jury trial is a fundamental tenet of democracy. We cannot let it be destroyed.
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Starmer and Streeting to give away £3 billion NHS cash to US Big Pharma to help UK Big Pharma...
Starmer and Streeting to give away £3 billion NHS cash to Trump
Trump said jump and Starmer and Streeting asked how high: new trade deal with the US could leave the NHS £3 billion a year worse off
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December 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Starmer and Streeting to give away £3 billion NHS cash to US Big Pharma to help UK Big Pharma...
This parody by the Marsh family is a great laugh about US politics. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr0_...
"MTG Has Broken Cover" - Marsh Family parody of "Billie Jean" by MJ about Marjorie Taylor Greene
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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December 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This parody by the Marsh family is a great laugh about US politics. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr0_...
What far-right beast, his hour come at last, lurches toward Britain to be born
Vigilante far-right 'street patrols' with links to Neo-Nazis and the support of senior Reform UK figures, are falsely claiming police backing, while attempting to infiltrate school networks in order to "protect" local children.
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The Reform-Backed Far-Right Street Patrols Coming to British School Gates
EXCLUSIVE: Nationalist vigilante groups, with links to Neo-Nazis, and the support of senior Reform figures, have been falsely claiming police backing while attempting to infiltrate local school networ...
bylinetimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
What far-right beast, his hour come at last, lurches toward Britain to be born
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I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
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Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In the 1960s more than 40% of the money you spent went straight back to Government, everything spent on Water, Oil, Gas, Coal, Electricity, Social Housing, Telecoms, Steel, Ships...
Now it's less than 5%, the rest all goes to billionaires Tax Havens
That's why there is no money
Now it's less than 5%, the rest all goes to billionaires Tax Havens
That's why there is no money
December 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In the 1960s more than 40% of the money you spent went straight back to Government, everything spent on Water, Oil, Gas, Coal, Electricity, Social Housing, Telecoms, Steel, Ships...
Now it's less than 5%, the rest all goes to billionaires Tax Havens
That's why there is no money
Now it's less than 5%, the rest all goes to billionaires Tax Havens
That's why there is no money
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This is the main thing the resident doctor strike action is about, not the pay - though that helps retain doctors.
If resident doctors cannot get posts, which is the case currently, they cannot progress and may leave our NHS.
Down the line we will have a shortage senior doctors such as consultants
If resident doctors cannot get posts, which is the case currently, they cannot progress and may leave our NHS.
Down the line we will have a shortage senior doctors such as consultants
This year, 30,000 doctors applied for only 10,000 training posts. These are highly trained professionals who want long term NHS careers, yet thousands are being denied the ability to progress in their careers. Many are left moving between short-term roles or leaving.
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/se...
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/se...
December 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
This is the main thing the resident doctor strike action is about, not the pay - though that helps retain doctors.
If resident doctors cannot get posts, which is the case currently, they cannot progress and may leave our NHS.
Down the line we will have a shortage senior doctors such as consultants
If resident doctors cannot get posts, which is the case currently, they cannot progress and may leave our NHS.
Down the line we will have a shortage senior doctors such as consultants
This should be headline news. But the media are silent.
Keir Starmer’s government is advancing NHS privatisation 🚨
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This should be headline news. But the media are silent.
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"We could resolve most or all these problems simply by making the mega-rich pay their fair share." 📉 - David Suzuki
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It’s time to loosen billionaires’ stranglehold on humanity
Taxing the super affluent at rates that would still leave them with enough to maintain lavish lifestyles could generate enough money to resolve many societal issues, from health to hunger to global he...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"We could resolve most or all these problems simply by making the mega-rich pay their fair share." 📉 - David Suzuki
@davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social
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@lbc.co.uk everyone who tries to defend him says he was 13.
The comments refer to things he is alleged to have said between 13 and 17.
They never say he was 17… probably because they describe that as “fighting age”
The comments refer to things he is alleged to have said between 13 and 17.
They never say he was 17… probably because they describe that as “fighting age”
November 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
@lbc.co.uk everyone who tries to defend him says he was 13.
The comments refer to things he is alleged to have said between 13 and 17.
They never say he was 17… probably because they describe that as “fighting age”
The comments refer to things he is alleged to have said between 13 and 17.
They never say he was 17… probably because they describe that as “fighting age”
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I see some politicians from English parties are still espousing trickle down economics as a justification for maintaining high levels of inequality.
Even if you just read the introductory section, read Picketty's 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺-𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺 if you want this theory comprehensively junked.
Even if you just read the introductory section, read Picketty's 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺-𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺 if you want this theory comprehensively junked.
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I see some politicians from English parties are still espousing trickle down economics as a justification for maintaining high levels of inequality.
Even if you just read the introductory section, read Picketty's 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺-𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺 if you want this theory comprehensively junked.
Even if you just read the introductory section, read Picketty's 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺-𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺 if you want this theory comprehensively junked.
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"Millions across Britain would never vote for Nigel Farage – if that’s you, you’re not alone.
But many are disillusioned and willing to take a chance on his politics. That’s why we need to act together to show that Reform UK isn’t the answer."
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But many are disillusioned and willing to take a chance on his politics. That’s why we need to act together to show that Reform UK isn’t the answer."
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Take the Pledge: “I’ll never vote for Nigel Farage”
Join thousands across Britain taking the Never Nigel Pledge. Say no to hate and division and help stop Reform UK from tearing apart our communities. Let's show there is strength in standing together f...
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November 30, 2025 at 5:03 AM
"Millions across Britain would never vote for Nigel Farage – if that’s you, you’re not alone.
But many are disillusioned and willing to take a chance on his politics. That’s why we need to act together to show that Reform UK isn’t the answer."
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/...
But many are disillusioned and willing to take a chance on his politics. That’s why we need to act together to show that Reform UK isn’t the answer."
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/...
Only money counts in the Trumpian era. Trust and principles don't, apparently.
Health minister says UK should cash in on NHS patient data on.ft.com/3M9bZMr
Health minister says UK should cash in on NHS patient data
Zubir Ahmed says new central service for medical datasets should be leveraged for ‘benefit of Treasury coffers’
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November 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Only money counts in the Trumpian era. Trust and principles don't, apparently.
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Under Mahmood's current proposals, presumably would have been deported to Czechoslovakia in 1945, when it was "safe" again.
R.I.P. Tom Stoppard, playwright most famous for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
Born Tomas Straussler in Czechoslovakia he fled his home during the Nazi occupation and found refuge in Britain at the age of eight. He later discovered all four of his grandparents had died in the Holocaust.
Born Tomas Straussler in Czechoslovakia he fled his home during the Nazi occupation and found refuge in Britain at the age of eight. He later discovered all four of his grandparents had died in the Holocaust.
Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88
Winning an Oscar for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love, he captivated the hearts of audiences for more than six decades.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Under Mahmood's current proposals, presumably would have been deported to Czechoslovakia in 1945, when it was "safe" again.
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Then they came for the universities - Farage takes his lead from Trump. It’s all so utterly depressing isn’t it?
November 30, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Then they came for the universities - Farage takes his lead from Trump. It’s all so utterly depressing isn’t it?
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"Thousands marched through central London to show support for Palestinians, calling for an immediate ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid for Gaza.
Demonstrators carried flags, banners, and placards as they moved toward key government buildings."
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxl3...
#FreePalestine
Demonstrators carried flags, banners, and placards as they moved toward key government buildings."
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxl3...
#FreePalestine
Thousands march in London to support Palestinians | Dawn News English
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November 30, 2025 at 6:13 AM
"Thousands marched through central London to show support for Palestinians, calling for an immediate ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid for Gaza.
Demonstrators carried flags, banners, and placards as they moved toward key government buildings."
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxl3...
#FreePalestine
Demonstrators carried flags, banners, and placards as they moved toward key government buildings."
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxl3...
#FreePalestine
An unnecessary compromise:
Labour has the mandate and sufficient votes to force through the protection against UNFAIR dismissal from day one, and could do so.
Instead: clear manifesto promise broken, the working people betrayed yet again.
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Labour has the mandate and sufficient votes to force through the protection against UNFAIR dismissal from day one, and could do so.
Instead: clear manifesto promise broken, the working people betrayed yet again.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
The right will now be introduced after six months, in a breach of Labour's election manifesto.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
An unnecessary compromise:
Labour has the mandate and sufficient votes to force through the protection against UNFAIR dismissal from day one, and could do so.
Instead: clear manifesto promise broken, the working people betrayed yet again.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Labour has the mandate and sufficient votes to force through the protection against UNFAIR dismissal from day one, and could do so.
Instead: clear manifesto promise broken, the working people betrayed yet again.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hey
@RachelReevesMP
, instead of cutting our public services, how about cutting the half billion royal budget instead? #AbolishTheMonarchy #Budget
@RachelReevesMP
, instead of cutting our public services, how about cutting the half billion royal budget instead? #AbolishTheMonarchy #Budget
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Hey
@RachelReevesMP
, instead of cutting our public services, how about cutting the half billion royal budget instead? #AbolishTheMonarchy #Budget
@RachelReevesMP
, instead of cutting our public services, how about cutting the half billion royal budget instead? #AbolishTheMonarchy #Budget
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All Labour, Green and independent councillors at Oxford City Council have just called for public ownership of Thames Water
This government can't stop the rising tide of public opinion, even from their own councillors.
📣 Public ownership of Thames Water NOW.
This government can't stop the rising tide of public opinion, even from their own councillors.
📣 Public ownership of Thames Water NOW.
Council calls to nationalise Thames Water amid 'disgusting' sewage spills
Oxford City Council has called for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership, amid complaints about "disgusting" sewage spills.
www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
All Labour, Green and independent councillors at Oxford City Council have just called for public ownership of Thames Water
This government can't stop the rising tide of public opinion, even from their own councillors.
📣 Public ownership of Thames Water NOW.
This government can't stop the rising tide of public opinion, even from their own councillors.
📣 Public ownership of Thames Water NOW.
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“We are ramping up sanctions on Russia…
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
Reeves aims a searing ‘Russian assets’ gibe at Farage
Rachel Reeves used her Budget speech to jab at Nigel Farage, invoking Russia amid renewed security concerns
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November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“We are ramping up sanctions on Russia…
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
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Late evening thought: if Labour scraps jury trials, you could be judged by ONE person with unchecked power. No public voice. No safeguard. That is not justice. #JuryTrials #JusticeCrisis #UKPolitics #CivilLiberties #VoxPolitical
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Lammy's plan to end the right to jury trial is an attack on your legal protections
A Labour government is planning to end the right to trial by jury in most criminal cases - seriously reducing the amount of protection defendants have.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Late evening thought: if Labour scraps jury trials, you could be judged by ONE person with unchecked power. No public voice. No safeguard. That is not justice. #JuryTrials #JusticeCrisis #UKPolitics #CivilLiberties #VoxPolitical
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Well done to all those who have tirelessly campaigned to scrap the 2-child benefit cap.
Today, the government admitted it had been keeping thousands of children in poverty for no reason whatsoever.
Next, tax wealth, reverse austerity and end the privatisation rip-off!
Today, the government admitted it had been keeping thousands of children in poverty for no reason whatsoever.
Next, tax wealth, reverse austerity and end the privatisation rip-off!
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Well done to all those who have tirelessly campaigned to scrap the 2-child benefit cap.
Today, the government admitted it had been keeping thousands of children in poverty for no reason whatsoever.
Next, tax wealth, reverse austerity and end the privatisation rip-off!
Today, the government admitted it had been keeping thousands of children in poverty for no reason whatsoever.
Next, tax wealth, reverse austerity and end the privatisation rip-off!