Steven Spedding🏳️🌈🇬🇧
@speddersuk.bsky.social
Trekie and sci-fi lover. Atheist. FB refugee. Author of Boriscat and the Quest for the Golden Carp. Green Party Member
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Hello from the UK. I have family and friends in the USA and I fervently wish you all the very best for the forthcoming crapshow that's being implemented against you all.
I also hope the rest of the world makes it through as well. His Orangeness's reach has polluted everywhere!
I also hope the rest of the world makes it through as well. His Orangeness's reach has polluted everywhere!
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This is obscene.
That others in politics can’t or won’t say that this is obscene hits at the heart of the problems we face.
We are the 99.999%.
Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
That others in politics can’t or won’t say that this is obscene hits at the heart of the problems we face.
We are the 99.999%.
Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This is obscene.
That others in politics can’t or won’t say that this is obscene hits at the heart of the problems we face.
We are the 99.999%.
Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
That others in politics can’t or won’t say that this is obscene hits at the heart of the problems we face.
We are the 99.999%.
Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The thing I still can't forgive Corbyn for is the generational harm he caused by enabling Brexit. When Starmer is gone, hopefully soon, I will feel the same way about the profound harm he has caused by making it palatable for the Far Right to ditch human rights norms. It will be his shameful legacy.
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The thing I still can't forgive Corbyn for is the generational harm he caused by enabling Brexit. When Starmer is gone, hopefully soon, I will feel the same way about the profound harm he has caused by making it palatable for the Far Right to ditch human rights norms. It will be his shameful legacy.
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Wealth inequality is increasing rapidly across the world - it's a threat to our democracies, our planet and our freedoms. That's why governments must tax us, the super-rich #TaxTheSuperRich
https://theguardian.pulse.ly/appmydcun4
https://theguardian.pulse.ly/appmydcun4
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%
theguardian.pulse.ly
December 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Wealth inequality is increasing rapidly across the world - it's a threat to our democracies, our planet and our freedoms. That's why governments must tax us, the super-rich #TaxTheSuperRich
https://theguardian.pulse.ly/appmydcun4
https://theguardian.pulse.ly/appmydcun4
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Reform UK councillor slapped with a £40,000 fine for hiring an illegal worker. 🤔
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Reform UK councillor slapped with a £40,000 fine for hiring an illegal worker. 🤔
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
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When Labour lie to you and say they are “progressive” let’s remember they are costing our country up to 10 billion in order to appease racists and be racist.
Labour as right wing as Thatcher
Labour as right wing as Thatcher
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
When Labour lie to you and say they are “progressive” let’s remember they are costing our country up to 10 billion in order to appease racists and be racist.
Labour as right wing as Thatcher
Labour as right wing as Thatcher
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Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Starmer says.
Made difficult by poor policies.
Could have
Aligned taxation of dividends and capital gains with wages, lift personal allowance.
Nationalised energy/water, end profiteering, cut inflation, reduce business and household costs.
Made difficult by poor policies.
Could have
Aligned taxation of dividends and capital gains with wages, lift personal allowance.
Nationalised energy/water, end profiteering, cut inflation, reduce business and household costs.
Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Keir Starmer says
Exclusive: PM hits back at critics as he insists Rachel Reeves right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises at budget
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Starmer says.
Made difficult by poor policies.
Could have
Aligned taxation of dividends and capital gains with wages, lift personal allowance.
Nationalised energy/water, end profiteering, cut inflation, reduce business and household costs.
Made difficult by poor policies.
Could have
Aligned taxation of dividends and capital gains with wages, lift personal allowance.
Nationalised energy/water, end profiteering, cut inflation, reduce business and household costs.
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£210k so far!!!
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
December 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
£210k so far!!!
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Net migration has fallen again to 204,000, the lowest level since 2021 and is forecast to continue falling over the coming years.
Not that you would know it from the endless coverage of Britain's supposed "immigration crisis"
Not that you would know it from the endless coverage of Britain's supposed "immigration crisis"
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Net migration has fallen again to 204,000, the lowest level since 2021 and is forecast to continue falling over the coming years.
Not that you would know it from the endless coverage of Britain's supposed "immigration crisis"
Not that you would know it from the endless coverage of Britain's supposed "immigration crisis"
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The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
🚨Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism. We must come together - cross party - to stop any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom
youtu.be/QdD9LaAN19A?...
youtu.be/QdD9LaAN19A?...
Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy - We must fight any attempt to undermine it
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
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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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Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
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Zack Polanski fires back after Reeves uses UK Budget to attack Greens
www.thenational.scot/news/2565225...
www.thenational.scot/news/2565225...
Zack Polanski fires back after Rachel Reeves uses Budget to attack Greens
ZACK Polanski has hit back at the Chancellor after she used her Budget to mock his past work as a hypnotherapist.
www.thenational.scot
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Zack Polanski fires back after Reeves uses UK Budget to attack Greens
www.thenational.scot/news/2565225...
www.thenational.scot/news/2565225...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Apparently the new mayor NYC is not only making kids learn arabic numbers, but in later years they will be taught about an ancient arabic system called Al Jabr.
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Apparently the new mayor NYC is not only making kids learn arabic numbers, but in later years they will be taught about an ancient arabic system called Al Jabr.
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🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. 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 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. 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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Polling averages since the last General Election. Greens Vs Labour.
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Polling averages since the last General Election. Greens Vs Labour.
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Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
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 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Apparently the new mayor NYC is not only making kids learn arabic numbers, but in later years they will be taught about an ancient arabic system called Al Jabr.
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Apparently the new mayor NYC is not only making kids learn arabic numbers, but in later years they will be taught about an ancient arabic system called Al Jabr.
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We say tax the super rich.
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
November 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We say tax the super rich.
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
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November 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Zack Polanski tells the BBC it would be "very tempting" for him to stand in Keir Starmer's seat at the next general election
November 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Zack Polanski tells the BBC it would be "very tempting" for him to stand in Keir Starmer's seat at the next general election
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Orwell called it again
November 22, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Orwell called it again
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"You can agree or disagree with him, but Polanski does not pretend to be something he is not.
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Zack Polanski: ‘People will have to find some other way to hurt me’ | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
"You can agree or disagree with him, but Polanski does not pretend to be something he is not.
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...