tachycardigan
@oztones.bsky.social
Agèd leftie reformed idealist battling
despair & despondency along with the other trials of aging. But hey, I'm owned by an Airedale & still alive so some things are going my way!
despair & despondency along with the other trials of aging. But hey, I'm owned by an Airedale & still alive so some things are going my way!
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I'm not shocked. Of course they did. This will be one reason why the UK government has been falling over itself not to use the g-word.
What is wrong with these people???
This is unbelievable and totally unacceptable! That British military trained in Israel whilst Israel was committing a Genocide against Palestinian people living in Gaza!!!
www.declassifieduk.org/british-mili...
This is unbelievable and totally unacceptable! That British military trained in Israel whilst Israel was committing a Genocide against Palestinian people living in Gaza!!!
www.declassifieduk.org/british-mili...
British military trained in Israel amid Gaza genocide
Exclusive: Armed forces personnel have ‘studied on educational staff courses’ since October 2023, Ministry of Defence discloses
www.declassifieduk.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I'm not shocked. Of course they did. This will be one reason why the UK government has been falling over itself not to use the g-word.
EveryDoctor is exposing what’s at stake for our NHS and fighting to restore it to health! Please support it if you can:
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Exposing What’s at Stake for the NHS
With your support, we’ll shine a light on the facts before new government policies reshape our NHS.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
EveryDoctor is exposing what’s at stake for our NHS and fighting to restore it to health! Please support it if you can:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/exposing-w...
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To world leaders:
"We call on you to do everything in your power for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and all detained Palestinian medical staff, who are in Israeli prisons without charges..."
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
"We call on you to do everything in your power for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and all detained Palestinian medical staff, who are in Israeli prisons without charges..."
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Free Dr Abu Safiya
Gaza needs doctors: not behind bars, but saving children’s lives. Sign now.
secure.avaaz.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
To world leaders:
"We call on you to do everything in your power for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and all detained Palestinian medical staff, who are in Israeli prisons without charges..."
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
"We call on you to do everything in your power for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and all detained Palestinian medical staff, who are in Israeli prisons without charges..."
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Add your name to stand against climate misinformation sos-uk.org/form/climate...
Add your name to stand against climate misinformation - SOS UK
sos-uk.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Add your name to stand against climate misinformation sos-uk.org/form/climate...
A desperate plea to Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana over Your Party www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
A desperate plea to Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana over Your Party
History will judge this moment harshly. Unity isn’t an option anymore for Your party; it’s a fucking necessity, says Antifabot
www.thecanary.co
November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A desperate plea to Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana over Your Party www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
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'Maybe that's part of our problem with the political culture of this country is we are always speculating, we're not actually focussing on solutions'
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said he 'wouldn't rule out what might or might not happen in the future'
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said he 'wouldn't rule out what might or might not happen in the future'
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
'Maybe that's part of our problem with the political culture of this country is we are always speculating, we're not actually focussing on solutions'
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said he 'wouldn't rule out what might or might not happen in the future'
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said he 'wouldn't rule out what might or might not happen in the future'
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation
Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
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Imagine what our NHS could have done with the money wasted on PFI — the hospitals, staff, care.
Instead, we paid 70% more for buildings that left trusts drowning in debt.
And now they want to resurrect it.🫨
Learn what’s happening👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
Instead, we paid 70% more for buildings that left trusts drowning in debt.
And now they want to resurrect it.🫨
Learn what’s happening👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Imagine what our NHS could have done with the money wasted on PFI — the hospitals, staff, care.
Instead, we paid 70% more for buildings that left trusts drowning in debt.
And now they want to resurrect it.🫨
Learn what’s happening👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
Instead, we paid 70% more for buildings that left trusts drowning in debt.
And now they want to resurrect it.🫨
Learn what’s happening👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
Our privatised water system is broken, and the next Water Bill could lock in more of the same.
If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again.
I’ve written to my MP. You can do the same in 2 minutes: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again.
I’ve written to my MP. You can do the same in 2 minutes: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to oppose another water industry stitch-up
Our privatised water system is broken, and the next Water Bill could lock in more of the same.
If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again.
I’ve written to my MP. You can do the ...
actionnetwork.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Our privatised water system is broken, and the next Water Bill could lock in more of the same.
If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again.
I’ve written to my MP. You can do the same in 2 minutes: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again.
I’ve written to my MP. You can do the same in 2 minutes: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Tell Amazon: Stop the trinket trade with the painted woolly bat! action.eko.org/a/painted-wo...
Save the painted woolly bats
UPDATE: eBay has banned the sale of painted woolly bats on its platform! Now let's keep up the pressure to make sure Amazon follows suit.------Painted woolly bats are selfless little forest guardians,
action.eko.org
October 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Tell Amazon: Stop the trinket trade with the painted woolly bat! action.eko.org/a/painted-wo...
Housing benefit no longer covers the true cost of private rent – and it’s forcing people into poverty, ill health and homelessness. That’s plain wrong.
I’ve asked the Chancellor to fix it with the Autumn Budget. Will you join me? @crisis-uk.bsky.social
campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/179077/...
I’ve asked the Chancellor to fix it with the Autumn Budget. Will you join me? @crisis-uk.bsky.social
campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/179077/...
Email the Chancellor: restore housing benefit to match the cost of rent | Crisis UK
Rachel Reeves must use the Autumn budget to unfreeze housing benefit. Take action now.
campaigns.crisis.org.uk
October 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Housing benefit no longer covers the true cost of private rent – and it’s forcing people into poverty, ill health and homelessness. That’s plain wrong.
I’ve asked the Chancellor to fix it with the Autumn Budget. Will you join me? @crisis-uk.bsky.social
campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/179077/...
I’ve asked the Chancellor to fix it with the Autumn Budget. Will you join me? @crisis-uk.bsky.social
campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/179077/...
TikTok says it bans hate – but LGBT+ users are still being harassed daily with “no violation found.” Sign now to demand real action to protect our community. a.allout.org/s/WeMgg/
TikTok: Protect LGBT+ users from hate
Trans and queer users are facing constant harassment on TikTok – and the platform is failing to act. Sign now to demand stronger protection for LGBT+ people online.
a.allout.org
October 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
TikTok says it bans hate – but LGBT+ users are still being harassed daily with “no violation found.” Sign now to demand real action to protect our community. a.allout.org/s/WeMgg/
I just signed Kyiv's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people in Ukraine. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights everywhere! a.allout.org/s/Oodwl/
URGENT: In Ukraine, same-sex couples face unthinkable challe
Legislation is underway to recognize their rights, but we need YOUR help to apply pressure. SIGN the petition NOW. Help them have the rights they deserve!
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October 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I just signed Kyiv's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people in Ukraine. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights everywhere! a.allout.org/s/Oodwl/
Tell Japan: shut down the ivory market, save elephant lives. action.eko.org/a/japan-ivor...
Please add your name to the petition!
Please add your name to the petition!
Tell Japan: Shut down the ivory market.
Every year, tens of thousands of elephants are butchered for their tusks despite a global ivory ban -- and Japan’s massive domestic market remains one of the main drivers.But we have a once-in-a-gener
action.eko.org
October 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Tell Japan: shut down the ivory market, save elephant lives. action.eko.org/a/japan-ivor...
Please add your name to the petition!
Please add your name to the petition!
Donald Trump is waging war on our hard-won rights – it’s time to fight back.
Join me and Good Law Project and say loud and clear: not in our country. goodlawproject.org/s/c22468
Join me and Good Law Project and say loud and clear: not in our country. goodlawproject.org/s/c22468
Stop Trump exporting bigotry and hate | Good Law Project
goodlawproject.org
October 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Donald Trump is waging war on our hard-won rights – it’s time to fight back.
Join me and Good Law Project and say loud and clear: not in our country. goodlawproject.org/s/c22468
Join me and Good Law Project and say loud and clear: not in our country. goodlawproject.org/s/c22468
Have you watched The Hack yet on ITV? It's an excellent series similar in style and from the same team as Mr Bates vs. the Post Office.
Please sign the petition set up by Hugh Grant and other victims to demand fair, independent regulation of our media: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
Please sign the petition set up by Hugh Grant and other victims to demand fair, independent regulation of our media: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Have you watched The Hack yet on ITV? It's an excellent series similar in style and from the same team as Mr Bates vs. the Post Office.
Please sign the petition set up by Hugh Grant and other victims to demand fair, independent regulation of our media: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
Please sign the petition set up by Hugh Grant and other victims to demand fair, independent regulation of our media: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/hwpb?utm_cam...
Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza
I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.
38d.gs
August 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/hwpb?utm_cam...
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Is this the end of democracy in the UK? youtube.com/shorts/MrbUI...
Is this the end of democracy in the UK?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtube.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Is this the end of democracy in the UK? youtube.com/shorts/MrbUI...
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It took the Quakers this long to finally come up with this, and they are still the first among the Churches. Munther Isaac has a lot to say about the Churches’ cowardice in Christ in the Rubble. There is no Christian theology that can possibly justify genocide.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers first British church to state belief that genocide underway in Gaza
At their annual gathering this weekend, Quakers in Britain became the first British church to state their belief that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
May 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
It took the Quakers this long to finally come up with this, and they are still the first among the Churches. Munther Isaac has a lot to say about the Churches’ cowardice in Christ in the Rubble. There is no Christian theology that can possibly justify genocide.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
EU countries like Poland and Finland want to ditch the global landmine ban. These deadly weapons mainly kill and injure civilians, often kids. We must stop this. Sign the petition to defend the ban before it’s too late. #EndLandmines action.wemove.eu/petition/202...
Don’t let Europe bring back landmines
Several EU countries want to abandon the global landmine ban—risking more civilian deaths. These brutal weapons don’t belong in Europe or anywhere. Sign the petition to protect the ban and save lives.
action.wemove.eu
May 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
EU countries like Poland and Finland want to ditch the global landmine ban. These deadly weapons mainly kill and injure civilians, often kids. We must stop this. Sign the petition to defend the ban before it’s too late. #EndLandmines action.wemove.eu/petition/202...
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With over 40 MPs, I've written to the Foreign Secretary over worrying new evidence that the UK is still arming Israel in violation of its own arms ban.
The Government must respond in Parliament to these claims.
We need a full arms embargo on Israel to help stop the genocide.
The Government must respond in Parliament to these claims.
We need a full arms embargo on Israel to help stop the genocide.
May 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
With over 40 MPs, I've written to the Foreign Secretary over worrying new evidence that the UK is still arming Israel in violation of its own arms ban.
The Government must respond in Parliament to these claims.
We need a full arms embargo on Israel to help stop the genocide.
The Government must respond in Parliament to these claims.
We need a full arms embargo on Israel to help stop the genocide.
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What a wonderful sight.
Britain says no to Israel's Genocide.
End the arms sales.
Impose trade sanctions on Israel.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
Britain says no to Israel's Genocide.
End the arms sales.
Impose trade sanctions on Israel.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
May 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What a wonderful sight.
Britain says no to Israel's Genocide.
End the arms sales.
Impose trade sanctions on Israel.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
Britain says no to Israel's Genocide.
End the arms sales.
Impose trade sanctions on Israel.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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How many more people in Gaza need to be killed, injured or starved by Israel, until the Government does the right thing and brings in widespread sanctions - on arms, on trade and on the individuals responsible for this genocide?
May 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
How many more people in Gaza need to be killed, injured or starved by Israel, until the Government does the right thing and brings in widespread sanctions - on arms, on trade and on the individuals responsible for this genocide?