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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 15m

People Are Furious With Democrats. Bernie Sanders Knows Why.
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People Are Furious With Democrats. Bernie Sanders Knows Why.

We talk to Senator Bernie Sanders about the out-of-touch Democratic Party leadership and the way forward for the Left.

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 4h

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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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 4h

After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/

Tell Florida to restore and protect the Pulse Memorial Now!

After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now!

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 10h

What a Black Sheep Joke Tells Us About Nigel Farage
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What a Black Sheep Joke Tells Us About Nigel Farage

One criminal act should not indict a whole community.

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 21h

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Calls for transparency on political funding after first c...

Electoral Commission notified of financial contribution, which is understood to have been handed to Reform UK

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 22h

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The contact of Reform UK’s Russian puppet Nathan Gill is linked to efforts to destabilise the US and Ukraine. Why, even now, is no one asking questions?

Gill, former leader in Wales of Nigel Farage's party, admits taking bribes to help Putin. And his Russian connection - the Ukrainian politician Oleh Voloshyn - in turn has links to a key figure wante...

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 22h

And in other news, the Pope is Catholic and bears defecate in wooded areas. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Nigel Farage wasn't telling the truth on Laura Kuenssberg

Reform wants to be obstructed by council workers, but it has to try first

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 2d

Elon Musk funds Tommy Robinson.
Nigel Farage travels to the US to lick Donald Trump's boots once a month.

The Far Right isn't even British any more.

It is American, what a disgrace.

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 22h

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What is the future of our protest rights?

Why is a Labour government trying to resurrect Tory anti-protest powers that the courts found to be unlawful?

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 22h

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Reform in turmoil after yet another councillor is suspended

Robert Ford was elected to represent Maidstone Rural West in May's local elections and will now sit as an independent until investigations into the allegations are complete.

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 22h

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8 Reform UK councils ‘set to hike taxes’ despite party promise to cut tax bills

“A budget consultation for next year opens the door to council tax rises up to a maximum 5 per cent.”

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 22h

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Reform to U-turn on £90 billion tax cuts

‘Nigel Farage has finally admitted what everyone already knew: Reform’s economic plans are built on sand.’

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 22h

Israel kills five Palestinians in Gaza and announces it will not abide by the terms of facilitating humanitarian aid, despite ceasefire agreement
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Israel kills five Palestinians in Gaza and announces it will not abide by the terms of facilitating humanitarian aid, despite ceasefire agreement

Drop Site Daily: October 14, 2025

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 22h

Badger cull dismantled from all sides in landmark Parliament debate
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Badger cull dismantled from all sides in landmark Parliament debate

The cull is collapsing under its own weight, and it is collapsing because people refused to accept a lie.

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 22h

Child poverty is a failure of the state and the economy it claims to safeguard
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Child poverty is a failure of the state and the economy it claims to safeguard

The government insists we cannot afford to lift children out of poverty, while those same children pay the price for political caution.

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 1d

VIDEO: Hundreds of Palestinian Captives Released in Khan Younis From Israeli Detention
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VIDEO: Hundreds of Palestinian Captives Released in Khan Younis From Israeli Detention

“My message to the people of Gaza: Do not lose hope, do not despair,” a freed Palestinian prisoner said.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 2d

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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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them: 38d.gs/rezg

Sign the petition: Save our National Parks

🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them:

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 1d

All living Israeli captives and hundreds of Palestinians released; Trump addresses Knesset
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All living Israeli captives and hundreds of Palestinians released; Trump addresses Knesset

Drop Site Daily: October 13, 2025

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 2d

The UK must stand up for human rights and reject calls to leave the ECHR - Sign the open letter

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Open Letter: Keep the UK in the ECHR

Sign the European Movement UK's open letter now if you agree that the UK must remain in the ECHR.

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Rachel Steele @rachcsteele.bsky.social · 2d

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/