Christopher Moakes
@iwsouthchris.bsky.social
Socialist, anti-poverty, pro UBI, anti monarchy, nuclear power and weapons. #rejoinEU, green party voter as labour no longer a party of the left. Pro voting reform (PR).
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Britain does not need political lectures from a billionaire tax exile. Comments on the ‘colonisation of the UK’ by the co-owner of Manchester United were erroneous, crass and a gift to divisive forces in British society
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Guardian view on Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Britain does not need political lectures from a billionaire tax exile | Editorial
Editorial: Comments on the ‘colonisation of the UK’ by the co-owner of Manchester United were erroneous, crass and a gift to divisive forces in British society
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Britain does not need political lectures from a billionaire tax exile. Comments on the ‘colonisation of the UK’ by the co-owner of Manchester United were erroneous, crass and a gift to divisive forces in British society
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“Jim Ratcliffe’s comments were outrageous. They are offensive and they were deeply wrong. We do have a problem in our country, and that problem is inequality. It’s not immigration.”
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
“Jim Ratcliffe’s comments were outrageous. They are offensive and they were deeply wrong. We do have a problem in our country, and that problem is inequality. It’s not immigration.”
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
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Morgan McSweeney and his downfall reveal what the Starmer project always was.
A project defined by kneeling before wealth, seeking power for its own sake, ridding Labour of any principle or morality.
It is an irredeemably corrupt project which was always doomed.
A project defined by kneeling before wealth, seeking power for its own sake, ridding Labour of any principle or morality.
It is an irredeemably corrupt project which was always doomed.
February 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Morgan McSweeney and his downfall reveal what the Starmer project always was.
A project defined by kneeling before wealth, seeking power for its own sake, ridding Labour of any principle or morality.
It is an irredeemably corrupt project which was always doomed.
A project defined by kneeling before wealth, seeking power for its own sake, ridding Labour of any principle or morality.
It is an irredeemably corrupt project which was always doomed.
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We have just been to Lutterworth, all of a sudden they have a bad rash of flag s*agging, 8 foot high up the Lamp posts.
One is just hanging on, how long before one of these stupid flags comes away and goes over a car windscreen causing an accident.
The Councils should take them down.
One is just hanging on, how long before one of these stupid flags comes away and goes over a car windscreen causing an accident.
The Councils should take them down.
February 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We have just been to Lutterworth, all of a sudden they have a bad rash of flag s*agging, 8 foot high up the Lamp posts.
One is just hanging on, how long before one of these stupid flags comes away and goes over a car windscreen causing an accident.
The Councils should take them down.
One is just hanging on, how long before one of these stupid flags comes away and goes over a car windscreen causing an accident.
The Councils should take them down.
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You don't really reckon with the counter arguments in this article. I don't think being in work is inherently good, otherwise we would be like the USSR propagandising about Stakhanov
February 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
You don't really reckon with the counter arguments in this article. I don't think being in work is inherently good, otherwise we would be like the USSR propagandising about Stakhanov
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Nowhere in your article do you analyse what work is.
Imho, it's a way for employers to extract value from their employees; quite often in "bullshit" jobs.
The pride we take in working would be much greater if we knew they had a positive impact on our communities; or if our workplace was worker-owned
Imho, it's a way for employers to extract value from their employees; quite often in "bullshit" jobs.
The pride we take in working would be much greater if we knew they had a positive impact on our communities; or if our workplace was worker-owned
February 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Nowhere in your article do you analyse what work is.
Imho, it's a way for employers to extract value from their employees; quite often in "bullshit" jobs.
The pride we take in working would be much greater if we knew they had a positive impact on our communities; or if our workplace was worker-owned
Imho, it's a way for employers to extract value from their employees; quite often in "bullshit" jobs.
The pride we take in working would be much greater if we knew they had a positive impact on our communities; or if our workplace was worker-owned
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Labour's ruling committee, which is stuffed full of allies of Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney, has just blocked Andy Burnham from standing to be an MP in Gorton and Denton.
The odds of Labour losing this previously safe seat to Reform now look much higher
The odds of Labour losing this previously safe seat to Reform now look much higher
January 25, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Labour's ruling committee, which is stuffed full of allies of Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney, has just blocked Andy Burnham from standing to be an MP in Gorton and Denton.
The odds of Labour losing this previously safe seat to Reform now look much higher
The odds of Labour losing this previously safe seat to Reform now look much higher
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Would you like the one Labour figure who polls well available to lead the party?
No, we're sectarian idiots and proud.
No, we're sectarian idiots and proud.
Have asked a number of NEC members to tell me the chances Andy Burnham has of being selected to fight a by-election.
Every single one says zero.
Every single one says zero.
January 22, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Would you like the one Labour figure who polls well available to lead the party?
No, we're sectarian idiots and proud.
No, we're sectarian idiots and proud.
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"The UK social security system is one of the least generous in Europe. It is neither generous nor ballooning – despite the hyperbole of right-wing media and politicians."
My new piece for @labour-hub.bsky.social
labourhub.org.uk/2026/01/14/o...
My new piece for @labour-hub.bsky.social
labourhub.org.uk/2026/01/14/o...
Out of control? No, our social security is among the lowest in Europe
Is it Government ignorance, weakness or ideological agreement that drives it to let the right set the terms of debate, asks Andrew Fisher. The UK social security system is one of the least generous…
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January 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM
"The UK social security system is one of the least generous in Europe. It is neither generous nor ballooning – despite the hyperbole of right-wing media and politicians."
My new piece for @labour-hub.bsky.social
labourhub.org.uk/2026/01/14/o...
My new piece for @labour-hub.bsky.social
labourhub.org.uk/2026/01/14/o...
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Paying 18 years olds less money for the same work is not the only way of giving businesses an incentive to employ them.
December 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Paying 18 years olds less money for the same work is not the only way of giving businesses an incentive to employ them.
This is big: Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands have all pulled out of Eurovision, because Israel have been allowed to enter. We need the BBC to do the same to up the pressure on the competition's bosses. Sign the petition calling for a UK boycott now: 38d.gs/aba_
Sign the petition: tell the BBC to boycott Eurovision unless Israel is banned
This is big: Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands have all pulled out of Eurovision, because Israel have been allowed to enter. We need the BBC to do the same to up the pressure on the competition's bos...
38d.gs
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is big: Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands have all pulled out of Eurovision, because Israel have been allowed to enter. We need the BBC to do the same to up the pressure on the competition's bosses. Sign the petition calling for a UK boycott now: 38d.gs/aba_
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CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY.
If you’d like to gift a copy of Who Wants Normal? to someone who needs it this Christmas (but can’t afford it), I’m giving away my last author copy I just found. I’ll sign and dedicate it.
RT and I’ll pick an account at random. Ends Wednesday 3rd December 8pm. U.K. only.
If you’d like to gift a copy of Who Wants Normal? to someone who needs it this Christmas (but can’t afford it), I’m giving away my last author copy I just found. I’ll sign and dedicate it.
RT and I’ll pick an account at random. Ends Wednesday 3rd December 8pm. U.K. only.
December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY.
If you’d like to gift a copy of Who Wants Normal? to someone who needs it this Christmas (but can’t afford it), I’m giving away my last author copy I just found. I’ll sign and dedicate it.
RT and I’ll pick an account at random. Ends Wednesday 3rd December 8pm. U.K. only.
If you’d like to gift a copy of Who Wants Normal? to someone who needs it this Christmas (but can’t afford it), I’m giving away my last author copy I just found. I’ll sign and dedicate it.
RT and I’ll pick an account at random. Ends Wednesday 3rd December 8pm. U.K. only.
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📊 Ref lead of 10pts
‼️ Grns 1pt behind Lab
Westminster voting intention
REF: 27% (+1)
CON: 17% (-)
LAB: 17% (-3)
GRN: 16% (+1)
LDEM: 15% (-)
via @YouGov, 26 - 27 Oct
Chgs. w/ 20 Oct
britainelects.com
‼️ Grns 1pt behind Lab
Westminster voting intention
REF: 27% (+1)
CON: 17% (-)
LAB: 17% (-3)
GRN: 16% (+1)
LDEM: 15% (-)
via @YouGov, 26 - 27 Oct
Chgs. w/ 20 Oct
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October 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
📊 Ref lead of 10pts
‼️ Grns 1pt behind Lab
Westminster voting intention
REF: 27% (+1)
CON: 17% (-)
LAB: 17% (-3)
GRN: 16% (+1)
LDEM: 15% (-)
via @YouGov, 26 - 27 Oct
Chgs. w/ 20 Oct
britainelects.com
‼️ Grns 1pt behind Lab
Westminster voting intention
REF: 27% (+1)
CON: 17% (-)
LAB: 17% (-3)
GRN: 16% (+1)
LDEM: 15% (-)
via @YouGov, 26 - 27 Oct
Chgs. w/ 20 Oct
britainelects.com
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There is no need for a moral panic about the UK's welfare system.
Far from perfect but recent discourse is nuts
Spending is controlled, not spiralling
Worklessness is near record lows
My column www.ft.com/content/ee67...
Far from perfect but recent discourse is nuts
Spending is controlled, not spiralling
Worklessness is near record lows
My column www.ft.com/content/ee67...
October 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
There is no need for a moral panic about the UK's welfare system.
Far from perfect but recent discourse is nuts
Spending is controlled, not spiralling
Worklessness is near record lows
My column www.ft.com/content/ee67...
Far from perfect but recent discourse is nuts
Spending is controlled, not spiralling
Worklessness is near record lows
My column www.ft.com/content/ee67...
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October 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
For a better music mix and the latest news tune into oceansound.co.uk
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Supporters of staying in the ECHR need to learn the lessons of the Brexit debate and ensure their comms etc. are accurate and pitched so that people know what's at stake. Whether they do is another matter.
October 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Supporters of staying in the ECHR need to learn the lessons of the Brexit debate and ensure their comms etc. are accurate and pitched so that people know what's at stake. Whether they do is another matter.
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Brexit was the slap that knocked us off course, leaving the ECHR is the chainsaw to the knees.
Farage’s asset stripping private healthcare MAGA billionaire mates are salivating over it
99% of us are really going to hate what happens outside the ECHR & by the time we all realise, it’ll be too late
Farage’s asset stripping private healthcare MAGA billionaire mates are salivating over it
99% of us are really going to hate what happens outside the ECHR & by the time we all realise, it’ll be too late
October 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Brexit was the slap that knocked us off course, leaving the ECHR is the chainsaw to the knees.
Farage’s asset stripping private healthcare MAGA billionaire mates are salivating over it
99% of us are really going to hate what happens outside the ECHR & by the time we all realise, it’ll be too late
Farage’s asset stripping private healthcare MAGA billionaire mates are salivating over it
99% of us are really going to hate what happens outside the ECHR & by the time we all realise, it’ll be too late
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In case there are any landlords and Air BnB 'hosts' reading this worrying about your passive income: don't worry, under a Green government you'll be able to claim the Universal Basic Income so you won't have to move on to extorting anyone else. 😂
October 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
In case there are any landlords and Air BnB 'hosts' reading this worrying about your passive income: don't worry, under a Green government you'll be able to claim the Universal Basic Income so you won't have to move on to extorting anyone else. 😂
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The Green Party is set to discuss a policy of abolishing landlords at its conference in Bournemouth
Backers say “many members are still uncomfortable with the bold and decisive tone” of the proposal, but are confident it'll be adopted if put to a debate, reports @sophiealichurch.bsky.social
Backers say “many members are still uncomfortable with the bold and decisive tone” of the proposal, but are confident it'll be adopted if put to a debate, reports @sophiealichurch.bsky.social
Green Party Set To Debate Policy Of Abolishing Landlords
The Green Party is set to discuss a policy of abolishing landlords at its conference in Bournemouth.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The Green Party is set to discuss a policy of abolishing landlords at its conference in Bournemouth
Backers say “many members are still uncomfortable with the bold and decisive tone” of the proposal, but are confident it'll be adopted if put to a debate, reports @sophiealichurch.bsky.social
Backers say “many members are still uncomfortable with the bold and decisive tone” of the proposal, but are confident it'll be adopted if put to a debate, reports @sophiealichurch.bsky.social
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Now THIS would make a huge difference to the ordinary people of this country. Decent, truly affordable homes are a human right and the best way to tackle poverty, health and wellbeing inequalities. Great to see some real, workable solutions being proposed by the Greens 💚
October 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Now THIS would make a huge difference to the ordinary people of this country. Decent, truly affordable homes are a human right and the best way to tackle poverty, health and wellbeing inequalities. Great to see some real, workable solutions being proposed by the Greens 💚
Hi there, I’ve just signed the petition below calling for the boycotting of Eurovision unless Israel is banned. Will you add your name too and then share it far and wide? 38d.gs/qh_c
Sign the petition: tell the BBC to boycott Eurovision unless Israel is banned
This is big: Spain's state broadcasters have said they'll boycott Eurovision unless Israel is banned. We need the BBC to do the same to up the pressure on the competition's bosses. Sign the petition n...
38d.gs
September 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Hi there, I’ve just signed the petition below calling for the boycotting of Eurovision unless Israel is banned. Will you add your name too and then share it far and wide? 38d.gs/qh_c
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The message to the government from British workers is clear:
Wages and welfare, not warfare.
Wages and welfare, not warfare.
TUC Congress is right to reject arms spending surge
THE TUC did the right thing in voting to prioritise wages and welfare over warfare, reversing its 2022 decision to campaign for an increase in military spending.There were several good reasons advance...
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September 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The message to the government from British workers is clear:
Wages and welfare, not warfare.
Wages and welfare, not warfare.
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Since the Supreme Court ruling, there has been a surge of transphobic hate promoted by the far-right and those who seek to divide our communities.
We must resist this rhetoric and bring about true social equality for all.
We must resist this rhetoric and bring about true social equality for all.
TUC calls for new legal protections for trans people following Supreme Court ruling
The motion passed unanimously
leftfootforward.org
September 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Since the Supreme Court ruling, there has been a surge of transphobic hate promoted by the far-right and those who seek to divide our communities.
We must resist this rhetoric and bring about true social equality for all.
We must resist this rhetoric and bring about true social equality for all.
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This is the man who signed an artillery shell before it was fired towards the Gaza strip - Starmer must not meet him www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240103-it-...
September 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
This is the man who signed an artillery shell before it was fired towards the Gaza strip - Starmer must not meet him www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240103-it-...
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Right to Buy has been an absolute scam, with taxpayers paying the price. Time for govt to get a grip on the crisis once and for all - end Right to Buy now, and put in place rent controls to stop landlords ripping off renters.
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Right to buy in England ‘fuelled housing crisis and cost taxpayers £200bn’
Common Wealth report calls discounted sales of council homes one of the ‘largest giveaways in UK history’
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August 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Right to Buy has been an absolute scam, with taxpayers paying the price. Time for govt to get a grip on the crisis once and for all - end Right to Buy now, and put in place rent controls to stop landlords ripping off renters.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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