Tim Lyons
@mitsnoyl.bsky.social
Brit and Europhile. Retired Chartered Accountant now travelling the world with Yvonne. Progressive liberal and new Green Party member.
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96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
The Hidden Costs of Denying Paid Sick Leave
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
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BBC describing Zarah Sultana as "Far-Left."
But the BBC do not use the term "Far-Right" for Nigel Farage.
Subtle and clever form of manipulation.
But the BBC do not use the term "Far-Right" for Nigel Farage.
Subtle and clever form of manipulation.
November 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
BBC describing Zarah Sultana as "Far-Left."
But the BBC do not use the term "Far-Right" for Nigel Farage.
Subtle and clever form of manipulation.
But the BBC do not use the term "Far-Right" for Nigel Farage.
Subtle and clever form of manipulation.
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Mid 2017 a rare truth by Farage! #BrexitHasFailed.
December 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Mid 2017 a rare truth by Farage! #BrexitHasFailed.
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Wake up to more foaming at the mouth from the UKs client journalist army about Rachel Reeves.
What a pity they can't spare any more time to scrutinise Farage's financial arrangements and links to Russia.
What a pity they can't spare any more time to scrutinise Farage's financial arrangements and links to Russia.
December 1, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Wake up to more foaming at the mouth from the UKs client journalist army about Rachel Reeves.
What a pity they can't spare any more time to scrutinise Farage's financial arrangements and links to Russia.
What a pity they can't spare any more time to scrutinise Farage's financial arrangements and links to Russia.
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When you read the orchestrated headlines in U.K. #media about Rachel Reeves and Budget2025 just realise who owns the newspapers - essentially two or three billionaire oligarchs. It’s the same with social media outlets.
www.mediareform.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.mediareform.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.mediareform.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
When you read the orchestrated headlines in U.K. #media about Rachel Reeves and Budget2025 just realise who owns the newspapers - essentially two or three billionaire oligarchs. It’s the same with social media outlets.
www.mediareform.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.mediareform.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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I can't stand this excuse of a Labour government but Kuessenberg raising the question of lying to Rachel Reeves is ridiculous. Where was that questioning during to parade of lying self interested Tories? Oh yeah, right..
Fucking absurd
Fucking absurd
November 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I can't stand this excuse of a Labour government but Kuessenberg raising the question of lying to Rachel Reeves is ridiculous. Where was that questioning during to parade of lying self interested Tories? Oh yeah, right..
Fucking absurd
Fucking absurd
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As for the House of Lords, so too for the #RoyalFamily: unelected, undemocratic, and unaccountable.
With their huge personal wealth they could easily afford to continue whatever benevolent work they currently do, while allowing us to democratically elect our own Head of State.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
With their huge personal wealth they could easily afford to continue whatever benevolent work they currently do, while allowing us to democratically elect our own Head of State.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
There is no check on their contributions, or lack of; no democratic accountability to boot them out for poor performance. buff.ly/jztKsqg
November 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As for the House of Lords, so too for the #RoyalFamily: unelected, undemocratic, and unaccountable.
With their huge personal wealth they could easily afford to continue whatever benevolent work they currently do, while allowing us to democratically elect our own Head of State.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
With their huge personal wealth they could easily afford to continue whatever benevolent work they currently do, while allowing us to democratically elect our own Head of State.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
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Charlize Theron's POWERFUL words
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November 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Charlize Theron's POWERFUL words
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In Announcing Pardon of Drug Trafficker While Threatening Venezuela, Trump Displays Contradictions
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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When he’s gone, I know there will be a lot to do, but can we make sure the living rose garden gets restored?
Started. Going.
Started. Going.
November 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
When he’s gone, I know there will be a lot to do, but can we make sure the living rose garden gets restored?
Started. Going.
Started. Going.
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“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
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Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
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If the Telegraph can do this, why can’t #BBC journalists challenge all politicians who bemoan our lack of growth on the elephant in the room: the damage of #Brexit+what can be done to repair it? @omrgriffiths @Nshallice @dianamartinbbc @JonathanAspinw1 @JohntNeal @jonathancmunro
November 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If the Telegraph can do this, why can’t #BBC journalists challenge all politicians who bemoan our lack of growth on the elephant in the room: the damage of #Brexit+what can be done to repair it? @omrgriffiths @Nshallice @dianamartinbbc @JonathanAspinw1 @JohntNeal @jonathancmunro
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“And the only question that should have been asked of him was what in the world did you just say to our colleague? We will return to the questions after you apologize to her. That’s it, that’s the only question that should have been asked.”
It is never okay to demean women…
It is never okay to demean women…
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 AM
“And the only question that should have been asked of him was what in the world did you just say to our colleague? We will return to the questions after you apologize to her. That’s it, that’s the only question that should have been asked.”
It is never okay to demean women…
It is never okay to demean women…
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➡️ Ed Davey on the Budget: bsky.app/profile/edda...
Today the Government had the opportunity to end the cost of living crisis, get Britain growing again and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole - by fixing our trade with Europe.
It didn't.
It didn't.
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 AM
➡️ Ed Davey on the Budget: bsky.app/profile/edda...
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social Sunak IS as responsible for brexit. As Chancellor he TURNED DOWN an economic impact assessment of the Johnson deal so as a country we went blind into the end of the transition period, during covid. Misconduct in public office in my view
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Sunak IS as responsible for brexit. As Chancellor he TURNED DOWN an economic impact assessment of the Johnson deal so as a country we went blind into the end of the transition period, during covid. Misconduct in public office in my view
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So let's see, Nigel Farage was just a child at school when he spouted racist bile to classmates, but Shamima Begum knew exactly what she was doing and has rightly been rendered stateless 🤔
OK, got it.
OK, got it.
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
So let's see, Nigel Farage was just a child at school when he spouted racist bile to classmates, but Shamima Begum knew exactly what she was doing and has rightly been rendered stateless 🤔
OK, got it.
OK, got it.
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Compare this to my rent going up 40% under the Tories giving their mates and sponsors tax breaks.
And energy bills going up so much that businesses had to permanently close.
And our food bills going up because of their Brexit scam.
I guess the media have forgotten about all that.
And energy bills going up so much that businesses had to permanently close.
And our food bills going up because of their Brexit scam.
I guess the media have forgotten about all that.
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Compare this to my rent going up 40% under the Tories giving their mates and sponsors tax breaks.
And energy bills going up so much that businesses had to permanently close.
And our food bills going up because of their Brexit scam.
I guess the media have forgotten about all that.
And energy bills going up so much that businesses had to permanently close.
And our food bills going up because of their Brexit scam.
I guess the media have forgotten about all that.
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It might surprise the vile Badenoch to learn that disabled people also vote. Many of us also worked for decades, our entire adult life before and during the early years of disability until we became too sick . So take your spiteful rhetoric and **** off.
November 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
It might surprise the vile Badenoch to learn that disabled people also vote. Many of us also worked for decades, our entire adult life before and during the early years of disability until we became too sick . So take your spiteful rhetoric and **** off.
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Add this to the reasons nobody should like Nigel Farage.
"My most vivid memories of my school life is Farage repeatedly coming up to me, knowing that I was Jewish, saying 'Hitler was right' and 'gas em' and that was frequently followed by imitating the sound of escaping gas."
Peter Ettedgui, ex classmate of Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.
Peter Ettedgui, ex classmate of Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.
November 27, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Add this to the reasons nobody should like Nigel Farage.
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Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws.
I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws.
I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...