Nick
@nickjg50.bsky.social
Just a normal guy who wants to live in a world with more compassion and fewer billionaires. Member of Green Party, and have found my hope again.
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#FarageWatch, the 4-page print newsletter, is out now.
If you want to do something tangible about Nigel Farage’s rise, you can order bundles and post them door-to-door where you live.
Prices start at £17.27 for 100 copies.
Community media, not party messaging.
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If you want to do something tangible about Nigel Farage’s rise, you can order bundles and post them door-to-door where you live.
Prices start at £17.27 for 100 copies.
Community media, not party messaging.
faragewatch.media/product/bund...
December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#FarageWatch, the 4-page print newsletter, is out now.
If you want to do something tangible about Nigel Farage’s rise, you can order bundles and post them door-to-door where you live.
Prices start at £17.27 for 100 copies.
Community media, not party messaging.
faragewatch.media/product/bund...
If you want to do something tangible about Nigel Farage’s rise, you can order bundles and post them door-to-door where you live.
Prices start at £17.27 for 100 copies.
Community media, not party messaging.
faragewatch.media/product/bund...
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Charities and restaurants are offering free Christmas dinner and and festive cheer to vulnerable people.
Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
www.bigissue.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Charities and restaurants are offering free Christmas dinner and and festive cheer to vulnerable people.
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"If you just allow people to become incredibly rich, then think that's not going to have an impact on democracy, you're deluding yourself."
The rich have ruled over us for far too long.
It's time we took control for ourselves.
@graceblakeley.substack.com
The rich have ruled over us for far too long.
It's time we took control for ourselves.
@graceblakeley.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"If you just allow people to become incredibly rich, then think that's not going to have an impact on democracy, you're deluding yourself."
The rich have ruled over us for far too long.
It's time we took control for ourselves.
@graceblakeley.substack.com
The rich have ruled over us for far too long.
It's time we took control for ourselves.
@graceblakeley.substack.com
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Do Labour MPs think they're gonna get away with doubling down?
Everyone is struggling. Meanwhile the super rich get richer.
No wonder they're spiralling. The alternative is here.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Everyone is struggling. Meanwhile the super rich get richer.
No wonder they're spiralling. The alternative is here.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The OBR downgraded productivity by £16billion. It's not, 'made up' Zack. Have another read.
New taxes on remote gambling, dividends, a mansion tax on homes worth more than £2million.
450,000 children lifted out of poverty. £150 off energy bills next year.
Progressive choices. That's who we are.
New taxes on remote gambling, dividends, a mansion tax on homes worth more than £2million.
450,000 children lifted out of poverty. £150 off energy bills next year.
Progressive choices. That's who we are.
Rachel Reeves says on Laura Kuenssberg that she's asking working people to pay a little bit more.
This was all under the cover of a made up "black hole" whilst refusing to tax the super rich.
This Labour Government showing again exactly who they are and who they serve.
This was all under the cover of a made up "black hole" whilst refusing to tax the super rich.
This Labour Government showing again exactly who they are and who they serve.
November 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Do Labour MPs think they're gonna get away with doubling down?
Everyone is struggling. Meanwhile the super rich get richer.
No wonder they're spiralling. The alternative is here.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Everyone is struggling. Meanwhile the super rich get richer.
No wonder they're spiralling. The alternative is here.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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So so close to £200,000!
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here: help us deliver it
Hope is here. In just 5 hours, we hit our £100,000 target. We're doubling our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
So so close to £200,000!
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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Same applies to the UK.
We don't need billionaires, they are stripping us of our assets, our money, our will to live in poverty.
The elderly, poor, disabled with no money, a state pension that isn't adequate!
A supposed rich country where a good 70% are struggling to live and pay the bills.
We don't need billionaires, they are stripping us of our assets, our money, our will to live in poverty.
The elderly, poor, disabled with no money, a state pension that isn't adequate!
A supposed rich country where a good 70% are struggling to live and pay the bills.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Same applies to the UK.
We don't need billionaires, they are stripping us of our assets, our money, our will to live in poverty.
The elderly, poor, disabled with no money, a state pension that isn't adequate!
A supposed rich country where a good 70% are struggling to live and pay the bills.
We don't need billionaires, they are stripping us of our assets, our money, our will to live in poverty.
The elderly, poor, disabled with no money, a state pension that isn't adequate!
A supposed rich country where a good 70% are struggling to live and pay the bills.
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So much this👆Why are we continuing to borrow and give the markets power when spending on essential services for the publicans environmental good will bring in 'money' which could be used to service current debt interest? Anyone?
November 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
So much this👆Why are we continuing to borrow and give the markets power when spending on essential services for the publicans environmental good will bring in 'money' which could be used to service current debt interest? Anyone?
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MMT matters because it reveals power – and gives us back the right to choose www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11...
MMT matters because it reveals power – and gives us back the right to choose
I think modern monetary theory (MMT) matters. That is not because it is perfect, because no theory is. Instead, it is because it explains something that almost no one in mainstream economics has ever ...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
MMT matters because it reveals power – and gives us back the right to choose www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11...
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Okay, here we go.
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Okay, here we go.
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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It's the satirists I feel sorriest for.
Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party Conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's the satirists I feel sorriest for.
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
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Just 5,000 more votes needed to reach 100,000. Can we do it by lunchtime?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Just 5,000 more votes needed to reach 100,000. Can we do it by lunchtime?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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In 24 hours this has now raised £150,000.
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
In 24 hours this has now raised £150,000.
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.
Let's make small donations normal again!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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Many might think about the next step: join.greenparty.org.uk
A poll of readers of my monthly newsletter (464 responses) shows that 44% of them say they voted #Labour in 2024 but only 7% would vote that way in a general election tomorrow.
Massive swing to the #Greens.
Details: bit.ly/3KwBiaP
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social
Massive swing to the #Greens.
Details: bit.ly/3KwBiaP
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Many might think about the next step: join.greenparty.org.uk
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🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 80,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this weekend. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 80,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this weekend. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Hope is here, and this morning we've proved it.
In just 5 hours, our Crowdfunder has already hit our £100,000 target
But we're not done. We're doubling our target.
Let's take the fight to Reform this May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
In just 5 hours, our Crowdfunder has already hit our £100,000 target
But we're not done. We're doubling our target.
Let's take the fight to Reform this May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here: help us deliver it
Hope is here. In just 5 hours, our Crowdfunder hit our £100,000 target. We're doubling our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Hope is here, and this morning we've proved it.
In just 5 hours, our Crowdfunder has already hit our £100,000 target
But we're not done. We're doubling our target.
Let's take the fight to Reform this May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
In just 5 hours, our Crowdfunder has already hit our £100,000 target
But we're not done. We're doubling our target.
Let's take the fight to Reform this May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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The country wants a wealth tax on assets.
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The country wants a wealth tax on assets.
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Hope is here: help us deliver it www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere...
Hope is here: help us deliver it
Raise £100,000 to turn our incredible momentum into election wins. Will you help us beat reform in May?
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Hope is here: help us deliver it www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere...
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Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
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'Rachel Reeves has done more to help kids in poverty than 7 Tory Chancellors'
Kevin Maguire
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Kevin Maguire
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'Rachel Reeves transformed herself from Scrooge to Mother Christmas'
'Budget deserves to be remembered as the moment the UK Labour Government found its moral purpose and consigned the callous, cruel and cynical Tory two-child benefit to the dustbin of British history'
www.mirror.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
'Rachel Reeves has done more to help kids in poverty than 7 Tory Chancellors'
Kevin Maguire
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Kevin Maguire
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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“Isn’t it significant that Rachel Reeves used her big TV moment to attack the Greens? She knows huge numbers of people really find what we are offering attractive.”
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“Isn’t it significant that Rachel Reeves used her big TV moment to attack the Greens? She knows huge numbers of people really find what we are offering attractive.”
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
Ellie Chowns on Labour’s lack of courage in the Budget and growing support for a fairer, greener alternative.
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Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget has already collapsed under the weight of its own contradictions. In this video, I explain why tax rises on ordinary people, baseless growth forecasts, and a refusal to tax wealth fairly mean this Budget will fail. youtu.be/xvdFsOT6WPk?...
Why Rachel Reeves just failed the British public
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget has already collapsed under the weight of its own contradictions. In this video, I explain why tax rises on ordinary people, baseless growth forecasts, and a refusal to tax wealth fairly mean this Budget will fail. youtu.be/xvdFsOT6WPk?...