@eamonngallagher.bsky.social
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The FT has published an editorial attacking taxes on the wealthy, and saying we must keep those threatening to leave, come what may. They're horribly wrong. If pandering to tax abuse is the price of keeping the wealthy, we should show them the door. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/07...
The FT needs to get its head around wealth, and the need to tax it
The Financial Times published an editorial yesterday which revealed more about the priorities of the economic establishment than it probably intended.
The FT editorial team was worrying, at considerab...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
July 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The FT has published an editorial attacking taxes on the wealthy, and saying we must keep those threatening to leave, come what may. They're horribly wrong. If pandering to tax abuse is the price of keeping the wealthy, we should show them the door. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/07...
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Today marks one year since Labour won a landslide majority on just 34% of the vote.
No wonder trust in politics is so low when we keep getting governments that most people didn't choose.
There is an alternative: a proportional system where Parliament reflects how people voted. #PRnow
No wonder trust in politics is so low when we keep getting governments that most people didn't choose.
There is an alternative: a proportional system where Parliament reflects how people voted. #PRnow
July 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Today marks one year since Labour won a landslide majority on just 34% of the vote.
No wonder trust in politics is so low when we keep getting governments that most people didn't choose.
There is an alternative: a proportional system where Parliament reflects how people voted. #PRnow
No wonder trust in politics is so low when we keep getting governments that most people didn't choose.
There is an alternative: a proportional system where Parliament reflects how people voted. #PRnow
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At the Glastonbury music festival in England this weekend, Irish rap trio Kneecap and London punk duo Bob Vylan delivered two of the festival’s fiercest anti-genocide, pro-Palestinian performances.
June 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM
At the Glastonbury music festival in England this weekend, Irish rap trio Kneecap and London punk duo Bob Vylan delivered two of the festival’s fiercest anti-genocide, pro-Palestinian performances.
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Bob Vylan 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
June 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Bob Vylan 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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All I see here is top notch ball security, elite contact balance, a willingness to grind out tough yards btwn the tackles, and surprising burst after he finds daylight
A member of Taiwan's parliament stole a bill and ran off with it to prevent it from being passed
June 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
All I see here is top notch ball security, elite contact balance, a willingness to grind out tough yards btwn the tackles, and surprising burst after he finds daylight
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RFK jr. is starting an Autism registry in the USA that he will get by stealing the information from Private Medical Records.
Do you know who also did this?
The Nazis.
Do you know who also did this?
The Nazis.
April 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
RFK jr. is starting an Autism registry in the USA that he will get by stealing the information from Private Medical Records.
Do you know who also did this?
The Nazis.
Do you know who also did this?
The Nazis.
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Tucker Carlson in town, you say?
The US right-wing effort to manipulate Irish politics continues.
Was told I was hysterical for this a month ago lol.
The US right-wing effort to manipulate Irish politics continues.
Was told I was hysterical for this a month ago lol.
Tonight on #TheGroupChat, @gavreilly.com, @newschambers.bsky.social, and Zara King are back in studio to discuss what MMA fighter Conor McGregor was doing in the White House.
📺 Tune in at 11PM on Virgin Media One. #VMNews
📺 Tune in at 11PM on Virgin Media One. #VMNews
April 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tucker Carlson in town, you say?
The US right-wing effort to manipulate Irish politics continues.
Was told I was hysterical for this a month ago lol.
The US right-wing effort to manipulate Irish politics continues.
Was told I was hysterical for this a month ago lol.
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Scared people do not spend. This is a fact of economic life. Once somebody is worried about their economic future, they begin to save, and that means Trump is heading the US and the world into a recession.
youtu.be/GXRhm36h7BU?...
youtu.be/GXRhm36h7BU?...
Trump is scaring the people of the USA. They're not going to spend as a result.
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Scared people do not spend. This is a fact of economic life. Once somebody is worried about their economic future, they begin to save, and that means Trump is heading the US and the world into a recession.
youtu.be/GXRhm36h7BU?...
youtu.be/GXRhm36h7BU?...
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Victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal victim offered compensation after death.
The slow process of compensation is utterly shameful and adding to pain. People are being bounced into accepting lower amounts.
No one has been charged or prosecuted for this long running scandal.
The slow process of compensation is utterly shameful and adding to pain. People are being bounced into accepting lower amounts.
No one has been charged or prosecuted for this long running scandal.
Post Office: Horizon scandal victim offered compensation after death
Widow of Horizon scandal victim urges government to speed up compensation payouts
www.bbc.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal victim offered compensation after death.
The slow process of compensation is utterly shameful and adding to pain. People are being bounced into accepting lower amounts.
No one has been charged or prosecuted for this long running scandal.
The slow process of compensation is utterly shameful and adding to pain. People are being bounced into accepting lower amounts.
No one has been charged or prosecuted for this long running scandal.
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Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms.
Responsible for more than 20bn tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2023.
They are keeping the world hooked on fossil fuels with no plans to slow production.
As usual profits B4 people and planet.
Responsible for more than 20bn tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2023.
They are keeping the world hooked on fossil fuels with no plans to slow production.
As usual profits B4 people and planet.
Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows
Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms.
Responsible for more than 20bn tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2023.
They are keeping the world hooked on fossil fuels with no plans to slow production.
As usual profits B4 people and planet.
Responsible for more than 20bn tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2023.
They are keeping the world hooked on fossil fuels with no plans to slow production.
As usual profits B4 people and planet.
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Donald Trump has banned UK from sharing US military intelligence with Ukraine.
US troops, weapons, listening posts are in the UK, but the govt can't share intelligence with allies.
Can't recall the UK holding a referendum to become the 51st state.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...
US troops, weapons, listening posts are in the UK, but the govt can't share intelligence with allies.
Can't recall the UK holding a referendum to become the 51st state.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...
www.mirror.co.uk
March 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Donald Trump has banned UK from sharing US military intelligence with Ukraine.
US troops, weapons, listening posts are in the UK, but the govt can't share intelligence with allies.
Can't recall the UK holding a referendum to become the 51st state.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...
US troops, weapons, listening posts are in the UK, but the govt can't share intelligence with allies.
Can't recall the UK holding a referendum to become the 51st state.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...
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Ukraine gave up nuclear arms (Belarus, Kazakhstan, South Africa too) in 1996.
Received security guarantees from US, Russia, UK, France, China.
Russia attacked it, US wants its wealth, China is silent, UK/France can't defend it.
What are security guarantees worth?
More countries will go nuclear.
Received security guarantees from US, Russia, UK, France, China.
Russia attacked it, US wants its wealth, China is silent, UK/France can't defend it.
What are security guarantees worth?
More countries will go nuclear.
March 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Ukraine gave up nuclear arms (Belarus, Kazakhstan, South Africa too) in 1996.
Received security guarantees from US, Russia, UK, France, China.
Russia attacked it, US wants its wealth, China is silent, UK/France can't defend it.
What are security guarantees worth?
More countries will go nuclear.
Received security guarantees from US, Russia, UK, France, China.
Russia attacked it, US wants its wealth, China is silent, UK/France can't defend it.
What are security guarantees worth?
More countries will go nuclear.
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Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of Eamon Tsekiri (24) who has been reported missing from the Sheriff Street Dublin 1 area since Sunday.
Eamon was last seen at around 5:00am on Sunday morning in the Sheriff Street and IFSC areas of Dublin 1.
Eamon was last seen at around 5:00am on Sunday morning in the Sheriff Street and IFSC areas of Dublin 1.
February 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of Eamon Tsekiri (24) who has been reported missing from the Sheriff Street Dublin 1 area since Sunday.
Eamon was last seen at around 5:00am on Sunday morning in the Sheriff Street and IFSC areas of Dublin 1.
Eamon was last seen at around 5:00am on Sunday morning in the Sheriff Street and IFSC areas of Dublin 1.
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More than 500 UK-based media professionals, including broadcaster Gary Lineker and actor Miriam Margolyes, have condemned the BBC’s decision to remove a documentary about Gaza from the station’s iPlayer.
Gary Lineker and Miriam Margolyes among hundreds criticising BBC's removal of Gaza film
More than 500 UK TV, film and media professionals criticised the decision in an open letter.
www.thejournal.ie
February 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
More than 500 UK-based media professionals, including broadcaster Gary Lineker and actor Miriam Margolyes, have condemned the BBC’s decision to remove a documentary about Gaza from the station’s iPlayer.
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Sinn Féin has submitted a Dáil motion calling on Fine Gael leader and Tánaiste Simon Harris to make a statement on Senator Martin Conway
SF calls for Harris to make Dáil statement on Conway
Sinn Féin has submitted a Dáil motion calling on Fine Gael leader and Tánaiste Simon Harris to make a statement on Senator Martin Conway.
www.rte.ie
February 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sinn Féin has submitted a Dáil motion calling on Fine Gael leader and Tánaiste Simon Harris to make a statement on Senator Martin Conway
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40% of the world's dirty money is laundered through London and UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
February 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
40% of the world's dirty money is laundered through London and UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
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How many does the USA have?
February 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
How many does the USA have?
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A man died after medical technology including sleep apnoea equipment stopped working as a result of Storm Éowyn, the Dáil has been told. http://jrnl.ie/6614714
Man died when medical equipment cut out after Storm Éowyn, Dáil hears
Sinn Fein TD for Mayo Rose Conway-Walsh said she was informed of the death by a constituent.
jrnl.ie
February 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A man died after medical technology including sleep apnoea equipment stopped working as a result of Storm Éowyn, the Dáil has been told. http://jrnl.ie/6614714
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Sadly I’ve been contacted by a number of people who have had their estimate of power restoration pushed out again to Sunday the 9th. Which would be 17 days without power in Ireland in 2025
February 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Sadly I’ve been contacted by a number of people who have had their estimate of power restoration pushed out again to Sunday the 9th. Which would be 17 days without power in Ireland in 2025
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A wet and windy evening in the West as over 30,000 premises head into their 11th night without power and sadly some have a forecast of 4 more days before power is restored and cold nights ahead. My heart goes out to anyone still without power.
February 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A wet and windy evening in the West as over 30,000 premises head into their 11th night without power and sadly some have a forecast of 4 more days before power is restored and cold nights ahead. My heart goes out to anyone still without power.
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First Adolf Hitler came for the Communists and everyone who opposed him.
Then he came for the Disabled People.
Then the Jews and the Roma.
Then homosexuals and all 'deviants'.
Then anyone who dared criticise his failing war.
History is being repeated.
Then he came for the Disabled People.
Then the Jews and the Roma.
Then homosexuals and all 'deviants'.
Then anyone who dared criticise his failing war.
History is being repeated.
January 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
First Adolf Hitler came for the Communists and everyone who opposed him.
Then he came for the Disabled People.
Then the Jews and the Roma.
Then homosexuals and all 'deviants'.
Then anyone who dared criticise his failing war.
History is being repeated.
Then he came for the Disabled People.
Then the Jews and the Roma.
Then homosexuals and all 'deviants'.
Then anyone who dared criticise his failing war.
History is being repeated.
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Wild. Top is the NBC upload, bottom is the one aired as the live feed
January 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Wild. Top is the NBC upload, bottom is the one aired as the live feed
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The leader of the Green Party has said the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill will be a big test of the next government's ability to take difficult decisions
Passing Occupied Territories Bill 'big test' for new govt
The leader of the Green Party has said the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill will be a big test of the next government's ability to take difficult decisions.
www.rte.ie
January 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The leader of the Green Party has said the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill will be a big test of the next government's ability to take difficult decisions