Phil Redshaw
@ldphil.bsky.social
Lifelong Liberal
LibDem Ward Councillor
#FBPE, Climate change is real!
Retired Export Sales Manager
Husband, Dad, Rotarian, Gardener, Hull City & Rory Gallagher fan
LibDem Ward Councillor
#FBPE, Climate change is real!
Retired Export Sales Manager
Husband, Dad, Rotarian, Gardener, Hull City & Rory Gallagher fan
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Phil Redshaw
@ldphil.bsky.social
· Sep 21
If the right-wing Libertarians get their way, we will witness the dismantling of our liberal democracy.
No minimum wage, no welfare system, no sick leave, no paid holidays, a privatised contributory health service & say goodbye to foreign aid and any meaningful financial regs.
No minimum wage, no welfare system, no sick leave, no paid holidays, a privatised contributory health service & say goodbye to foreign aid and any meaningful financial regs.
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We have an independent judiciary in this country. Robert Jenrick wants puppet judges.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We have an independent judiciary in this country. Robert Jenrick wants puppet judges.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
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I think Farage has questions to answer about his professed admiration of Putin
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
September 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I think Farage has questions to answer about his professed admiration of Putin
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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The world is looking on in horror as Netanyahu's Government plots to lock Gaza's entire population into effectively a giant prison.
The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.
The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.
July 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The world is looking on in horror as Netanyahu's Government plots to lock Gaza's entire population into effectively a giant prison.
The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.
The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.
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To help support PR, there are groups people can join. Here are some, I believe there are more…
@compassoffice.bsky.social
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
I believe @libertyhq.bsky.social does too ( but not sure)
There’s also a Labour group - but I’m not sure if they’re on Blue Sky
@compassoffice.bsky.social
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
I believe @libertyhq.bsky.social does too ( but not sure)
There’s also a Labour group - but I’m not sure if they’re on Blue Sky
May 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
To help support PR, there are groups people can join. Here are some, I believe there are more…
@compassoffice.bsky.social
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
I believe @libertyhq.bsky.social does too ( but not sure)
There’s also a Labour group - but I’m not sure if they’re on Blue Sky
@compassoffice.bsky.social
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
I believe @libertyhq.bsky.social does too ( but not sure)
There’s also a Labour group - but I’m not sure if they’re on Blue Sky
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Calling Zelensky a “Dictator” must be where the line is drawn.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
February 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Calling Zelensky a “Dictator” must be where the line is drawn.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
“Putin’s a friend of mine”
www.mediaite.com/news/thats-v...
www.mediaite.com/news/thats-v...
‘That’s Vladimir Putin’s Fault, Don’t You Agree?’ Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade Repeatedly Challenges Trump During Anti-Ukraine Rant
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade repeatedly challenged President Donald Trump over his position on the war between Ukraine and Russia on Friday.
www.mediaite.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“Putin’s a friend of mine”
www.mediaite.com/news/thats-v...
www.mediaite.com/news/thats-v...
DOGE are entirely out of control, sacking public servants with no understanding of their roles.
t.co/zpl3qtdlOA
t.co/zpl3qtdlOA
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/14/climate/nuclear-nnsa-firings-trump/index.html
t.co
February 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
DOGE are entirely out of control, sacking public servants with no understanding of their roles.
t.co/zpl3qtdlOA
t.co/zpl3qtdlOA
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Vance & Trump are both clearly enemies of Europe.
Which is fine. That will only make us stronger and force Europe to become what the world needs it to be. ✊🇪🇺
Which is fine. That will only make us stronger and force Europe to become what the world needs it to be. ✊🇪🇺
February 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Vance & Trump are both clearly enemies of Europe.
Which is fine. That will only make us stronger and force Europe to become what the world needs it to be. ✊🇪🇺
Which is fine. That will only make us stronger and force Europe to become what the world needs it to be. ✊🇪🇺
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J.D. Vance is lecturing Europe on democracy, while Trump is cosying up to Putin. You couldn’t make it up.
February 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
J.D. Vance is lecturing Europe on democracy, while Trump is cosying up to Putin. You couldn’t make it up.
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Can we just stop the silly games and get on with the inevitable alignment with the EU?
Most of Britain wants it, and many of these young people would have been 16 or 17 at the time of the referendum and denied a say in their own future.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/yvette...
Most of Britain wants it, and many of these young people would have been 16 or 17 at the time of the referendum and denied a say in their own future.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/yvette...
Yvette Cooper Rules Out The UK Signing Up To Giving Young People Free Movement To The EU
"That's not the right starting point for us at all," she told Sky News.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
February 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Can we just stop the silly games and get on with the inevitable alignment with the EU?
Most of Britain wants it, and many of these young people would have been 16 or 17 at the time of the referendum and denied a say in their own future.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/yvette...
Most of Britain wants it, and many of these young people would have been 16 or 17 at the time of the referendum and denied a say in their own future.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/yvette...
Economic interdependence
A definition:
The entanglement that exists between countries as a result of industrialisation. This can have many positive effects, but can also be easily disrupted.
Trump is destroying the U.S. economy whilst eroding its political influence & legitimacy.
A definition:
The entanglement that exists between countries as a result of industrialisation. This can have many positive effects, but can also be easily disrupted.
Trump is destroying the U.S. economy whilst eroding its political influence & legitimacy.
January 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Economic interdependence
A definition:
The entanglement that exists between countries as a result of industrialisation. This can have many positive effects, but can also be easily disrupted.
Trump is destroying the U.S. economy whilst eroding its political influence & legitimacy.
A definition:
The entanglement that exists between countries as a result of industrialisation. This can have many positive effects, but can also be easily disrupted.
Trump is destroying the U.S. economy whilst eroding its political influence & legitimacy.
Trump’s STOP WORK ORDER will affect millions some of the poorest and vulnerable people around the world, as an isolationist USA shuts itself off from the world, politically and economically.
www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/p...
US freezes almost all foreign aid effective immediately | CNN Politics
The US State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide effective immediately days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order Monday to put a hold on such assist...
www.cnn.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Trump’s STOP WORK ORDER will affect millions some of the poorest and vulnerable people around the world, as an isolationist USA shuts itself off from the world, politically and economically.
www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/p...
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"You won't have a name when you ride the big airplane,
And all they will call you will be deportee."
Woody Guthrie's great song more resonant than ever, sung here by the brilliant KT Tunstall.
youtu.be/qKkIY-74178?...
And all they will call you will be deportee."
Woody Guthrie's great song more resonant than ever, sung here by the brilliant KT Tunstall.
youtu.be/qKkIY-74178?...
KT Tunstall || Deportee (Acoustic Cover)
YouTube video by S w i n g L e t t e r s
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"You won't have a name when you ride the big airplane,
And all they will call you will be deportee."
Woody Guthrie's great song more resonant than ever, sung here by the brilliant KT Tunstall.
youtu.be/qKkIY-74178?...
And all they will call you will be deportee."
Woody Guthrie's great song more resonant than ever, sung here by the brilliant KT Tunstall.
youtu.be/qKkIY-74178?...
Trump is an economic illiterate.
January 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Trump is an economic illiterate.
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Lizzy had a little lamb
It’s fleece was white as snow
And everywhere that Lizzy went
The lamb said you crashed the economy
It’s fleece was white as snow
And everywhere that Lizzy went
The lamb said you crashed the economy
January 12, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Lizzy had a little lamb
It’s fleece was white as snow
And everywhere that Lizzy went
The lamb said you crashed the economy
It’s fleece was white as snow
And everywhere that Lizzy went
The lamb said you crashed the economy
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Germany and France said borders must not be changed by force after Trump refused to rule out a military takeover of Greenland. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned "Trump should not threaten EU's borders."
Europe must form its own army for under Trump, the US is a potential enemy.
Europe must form its own army for under Trump, the US is a potential enemy.
Germany, France criticize Donald Trump's Greenland threats – DW – 01/08/2025
Germany said borders must not be changed by force after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out a military takeover of Greenland. France says the EU cannot tolerate threats against its "so...
www.dw.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Germany and France said borders must not be changed by force after Trump refused to rule out a military takeover of Greenland. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned "Trump should not threaten EU's borders."
Europe must form its own army for under Trump, the US is a potential enemy.
Europe must form its own army for under Trump, the US is a potential enemy.
Stupid Porn bots out in force. Busy blocking.
January 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Stupid Porn bots out in force. Busy blocking.
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And worth noting that Kemi BadEnoch was Equalities Minister, responsible for refusing to enact any of the recommendations of the Jay report.
January 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
And worth noting that Kemi BadEnoch was Equalities Minister, responsible for refusing to enact any of the recommendations of the Jay report.
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Labour mayor Burnham agreeing here with Liberal Democrat policy on housing?
“The Government should make building hundreds of thousands of council homes its defining purpose. No other policy, achievable within a Parliament, would have greater social and economic benefits”
@andyburnham.bsky.social👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
@andyburnham.bsky.social👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Nearly two-thirds of working private renters in England struggle to pay rent
Exclusive: Shelter poll shows housing crisis is causing hardship even for those with jobs
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Labour mayor Burnham agreeing here with Liberal Democrat policy on housing?
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Any attempt at freeing up trade with the EU will end up on the rocks of the insistence that we do not join the Single Market. Labour have to drop this unrealistic barrier and make real advances. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reeves to pledge closer EU ties in pivot from post-Brexit ‘division and chaos’
First speech by UK chancellor to eurozone finance ministers since 2020 will promise ‘business-like’ approach to relations
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Any attempt at freeing up trade with the EU will end up on the rocks of the insistence that we do not join the Single Market. Labour have to drop this unrealistic barrier and make real advances. www.theguardian.com/business/202...