Roger Alan Blackwell
@rogera.bsky.social
Born 1951, Norwich. UK. Studied science age 14-20. Marxist at 19. Politics, history, philosophy, political economy. Photography 1978, Video 2015. Support the WRP & YS Socialist. Variety of interests.
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They killed his son. They bombed his hospital. They blocked the supplies he used to treat children screaming in pain.
But he wouldn’t stop saving lives – until Israeli forces imprisoned and tortured him.
How are these KIDNAPPED DOCTORS NOT IN THE NEWS?
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But he wouldn’t stop saving lives – until Israeli forces imprisoned and tortured him.
How are these KIDNAPPED DOCTORS NOT IN THE NEWS?
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November 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
They killed his son. They bombed his hospital. They blocked the supplies he used to treat children screaming in pain.
But he wouldn’t stop saving lives – until Israeli forces imprisoned and tortured him.
How are these KIDNAPPED DOCTORS NOT IN THE NEWS?
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
But he wouldn’t stop saving lives – until Israeli forces imprisoned and tortured him.
How are these KIDNAPPED DOCTORS NOT IN THE NEWS?
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Reposted by Roger Alan Blackwell
The generator that pumps water to our area is broken due to a lack of resources needed to restart it. My brothers carry gallons filled with water from downstairs all the way up to the fourth floor. Imagine the pain in the shoulders & muscles they go through daily.
#gaza #genocide #palestine
#gaza #genocide #palestine
November 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The generator that pumps water to our area is broken due to a lack of resources needed to restart it. My brothers carry gallons filled with water from downstairs all the way up to the fourth floor. Imagine the pain in the shoulders & muscles they go through daily.
#gaza #genocide #palestine
#gaza #genocide #palestine
'US and EU prepare for direct armed conflict with Russia'
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November 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
'US and EU prepare for direct armed conflict with Russia'
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‘Preference is given to former employees of the Philippine police and security agencies and retired military personnel.’
Zakharova clarified that ‘citizens of that country who sign a contract are issued a Schengen work visa at the consular section of the German embassy in Manila.’
Zakharova clarified that ‘citizens of that country who sign a contract are issued a Schengen work visa at the consular section of the German embassy in Manila.’
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
‘Preference is given to former employees of the Philippine police and security agencies and retired military personnel.’
Zakharova clarified that ‘citizens of that country who sign a contract are issued a Schengen work visa at the consular section of the German embassy in Manila.’
Zakharova clarified that ‘citizens of that country who sign a contract are issued a Schengen work visa at the consular section of the German embassy in Manila.’
'She reported on Thursday: ‘According to incoming information, US representatives have launched a campaign in the Philippines to recruit local citizens to fight on the side of the Ukrainian armed forces.
The American company RMS International, based in Florida, is recruiting candidates.'
The American company RMS International, based in Florida, is recruiting candidates.'
November 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
'She reported on Thursday: ‘According to incoming information, US representatives have launched a campaign in the Philippines to recruit local citizens to fight on the side of the Ukrainian armed forces.
The American company RMS International, based in Florida, is recruiting candidates.'
The American company RMS International, based in Florida, is recruiting candidates.'
'US REPRESENTATIVES have launched a campaign in the Philippines to recruit local citizens to fight on the side of the Ukrainian armed forces, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.'
November 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
'US REPRESENTATIVES have launched a campaign in the Philippines to recruit local citizens to fight on the side of the Ukrainian armed forces, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.'
'Russian forces have repelled the Khortitsa battlegroup from the Kharkov region'
November 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
'Russian forces have repelled the Khortitsa battlegroup from the Kharkov region'
US and EU prepare for direct armed conflict with Russia
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US and EU prepare for direct armed conflict with Russia - Workers Revolutionary Party
US REPRESENTATIVES have launched a campaign in the Philippines to recruit local citizens to fight on the side of the Ukrainian armed forces, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has sa...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
US and EU prepare for direct armed conflict with Russia
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‘The absolute priority now is to get these rights, like day one sick pay, on the statute book so that working people can start benefiting from them from next April.
...it is now vital that Peers respect Labour’s manifesto mandate and that this Bill secures Royal Assent as quickly as possible.'
...it is now vital that Peers respect Labour’s manifesto mandate and that this Bill secures Royal Assent as quickly as possible.'
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
‘The absolute priority now is to get these rights, like day one sick pay, on the statute book so that working people can start benefiting from them from next April.
...it is now vital that Peers respect Labour’s manifesto mandate and that this Bill secures Royal Assent as quickly as possible.'
...it is now vital that Peers respect Labour’s manifesto mandate and that this Bill secures Royal Assent as quickly as possible.'
'Commenting on Thursday’s government update TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: ‘The Employment Rights Bill is essential to better quality, and more secure jobs for millions of workers across the economy.'
November 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
'Commenting on Thursday’s government update TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: ‘The Employment Rights Bill is essential to better quality, and more secure jobs for millions of workers across the economy.'
'The move to lower the unfair dismissal qualifying period from two years to six months was still a ‘big step forward’, she added.
‘Sometimes in life, you have to be pragmatic to secure wider benefits.’ she added.'
‘Sometimes in life, you have to be pragmatic to secure wider benefits.’ she added.'
November 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
'The move to lower the unfair dismissal qualifying period from two years to six months was still a ‘big step forward’, she added.
‘Sometimes in life, you have to be pragmatic to secure wider benefits.’ she added.'
‘Sometimes in life, you have to be pragmatic to secure wider benefits.’ she added.'
'Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme yesterday, Phillipson claimed the deadlock over unfair dismissal could have ‘jeopardised’ the bill, which also contains new worker benefits, such as immediate rights to sick pay and paternity leave.'
November 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM
'Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme yesterday, Phillipson claimed the deadlock over unfair dismissal could have ‘jeopardised’ the bill, which also contains new worker benefits, such as immediate rights to sick pay and paternity leave.'
'Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said: ‘The employment rights bill is a shell of its former self.
These constant row backs will only damage workers’ confidence that the protections promised will be worth the wait.
Labour needs to keep its promises.’
These constant row backs will only damage workers’ confidence that the protections promised will be worth the wait.
Labour needs to keep its promises.’
November 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
'Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said: ‘The employment rights bill is a shell of its former self.
These constant row backs will only damage workers’ confidence that the protections promised will be worth the wait.
Labour needs to keep its promises.’
These constant row backs will only damage workers’ confidence that the protections promised will be worth the wait.
Labour needs to keep its promises.’
'Ex-Employment Minister Justin Madders admitted: ‘It might be a compromise.
It might even be necessary to get the Bill passed asap.
But it most definitely is a manifesto breach.’
It might even be necessary to get the Bill passed asap.
But it most definitely is a manifesto breach.’
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
'Ex-Employment Minister Justin Madders admitted: ‘It might be a compromise.
It might even be necessary to get the Bill passed asap.
But it most definitely is a manifesto breach.’
It might even be necessary to get the Bill passed asap.
But it most definitely is a manifesto breach.’
'Hayes and Harlington Labour MP John McDonnell added: ‘Is this a sellout?
Yes it certainly is.
If it’s unfair to sack someone, it’s unfair whenever it occurs whether it’s day one or after six months.
The principle is fairness.’
Yes it certainly is.
If it’s unfair to sack someone, it’s unfair whenever it occurs whether it’s day one or after six months.
The principle is fairness.’
November 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
'Hayes and Harlington Labour MP John McDonnell added: ‘Is this a sellout?
Yes it certainly is.
If it’s unfair to sack someone, it’s unfair whenever it occurs whether it’s day one or after six months.
The principle is fairness.’
Yes it certainly is.
If it’s unfair to sack someone, it’s unfair whenever it occurs whether it’s day one or after six months.
The principle is fairness.’
‘The whole principle of day one rights was the major pillar of the New Deal for Working People.
‘This is a big shock and a massive disappointment. I’m shocked and disappointed that we’ve got to this position.’
‘This is a big shock and a massive disappointment. I’m shocked and disappointed that we’ve got to this position.’
November 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
‘The whole principle of day one rights was the major pillar of the New Deal for Working People.
‘This is a big shock and a massive disappointment. I’m shocked and disappointed that we’ve got to this position.’
‘This is a big shock and a massive disappointment. I’m shocked and disappointed that we’ve got to this position.’
'Labour MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East, Andy McDonald said: ‘We went into the election with that manifesto promise to bring about day one rights, including the right not to be unfairly dismissed.'
November 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
'Labour MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East, Andy McDonald said: ‘We went into the election with that manifesto promise to bring about day one rights, including the right not to be unfairly dismissed.'
'This decision to agree a compromise was called a ‘betrayal’ by Left Labour MPs, yesterday stating that the government had ditched its electoral promise to the working class.'
November 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
'This decision to agree a compromise was called a ‘betrayal’ by Left Labour MPs, yesterday stating that the government had ditched its electoral promise to the working class.'
'This change was agreed following a challenge from the House of Lords which would have delayed the Bill to be heard for at least a year, and would therefore delay improving workers employment rights immediately.'
November 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
'This change was agreed following a challenge from the House of Lords which would have delayed the Bill to be heard for at least a year, and would therefore delay improving workers employment rights immediately.'
'The law at the moment demands that workers have to work two years before they can take their dismissal case to an industrial tribunal.'
November 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
'The law at the moment demands that workers have to work two years before they can take their dismissal case to an industrial tribunal.'
'...the government had abandoned its promise to allow workers to claim protection from day one in a job.
It had made a compromise agreement, with the support of the trade unions, to agree that workers would only be able to claim protection after working six months at their job.'
It had made a compromise agreement, with the support of the trade unions, to agree that workers would only be able to claim protection after working six months at their job.'
November 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
'...the government had abandoned its promise to allow workers to claim protection from day one in a job.
It had made a compromise agreement, with the support of the trade unions, to agree that workers would only be able to claim protection after working six months at their job.'
It had made a compromise agreement, with the support of the trade unions, to agree that workers would only be able to claim protection after working six months at their job.'
McDonnell condemns the ‘Day One Rights’ sellout!
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McDonnell condemns the ‘Day One Rights’ sellout! - Workers Revolutionary Party
EDUCATION secretary Bridget Phillipson yesterday defended the decision over why the government had abandoned its promise to allow workers to claim protection from day one in a job. It had made a compr...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
McDonnell condemns the ‘Day One Rights’ sellout!
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'During the ongoing offensive on Tubas, five young men from Al-Far’a camp were also detained: Fadi Sablan, Hassan Sablan, Muhammad Abu al-Semen, Adham Zidan and Mustafa al-Awda.'
November 29, 2025 at 4:16 AM
'During the ongoing offensive on Tubas, five young men from Al-Far’a camp were also detained: Fadi Sablan, Hassan Sablan, Muhammad Abu al-Semen, Adham Zidan and Mustafa al-Awda.'