Rick Evans
@skybluerick.bsky.social
Dad, Ecosocialist , Ex Labour , Autism Awareness, Coventry City fan & Music Lover
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Rick Evans
@skybluerick.bsky.social
· Aug 4
Your Party, Our Party
I’ve been hoping for the last 3 or 4 years a new party on the left would start. It’s been a long time coming but at last it’s been officially announced. Immediately I’ve fel…
changewemustobservationsfromtheleft.home.blog
First piece I've written for ages so please be kind & all because I've been inspired by 'Your Party'. Just some thoughts on the current situation. If you are interested but haven't already signed up please do, link is in blog. Thanks changewemustobservationsfromtheleft.home.blog/2025/08/04/y...
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⚠️The Autumn Budget is happening in one week⚠️
📉 And spending on education as a share of GDP is at its lowest in 25 years.
📣 Tell your MP to pledge to stop school cuts: schoolcuts.org.uk/action/ask-y...
📉 And spending on education as a share of GDP is at its lowest in 25 years.
📣 Tell your MP to pledge to stop school cuts: schoolcuts.org.uk/action/ask-y...
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
⚠️The Autumn Budget is happening in one week⚠️
📉 And spending on education as a share of GDP is at its lowest in 25 years.
📣 Tell your MP to pledge to stop school cuts: schoolcuts.org.uk/action/ask-y...
📉 And spending on education as a share of GDP is at its lowest in 25 years.
📣 Tell your MP to pledge to stop school cuts: schoolcuts.org.uk/action/ask-y...
This is big: Michelle Mone is being forced to pay back £122m after supplying poor quality protective gear to our NHS during the pandemic. But she STILL hasn't been kicked out of the House of Lords. Mone has to go. Agree? Sign the petition today: 38d.gs/qhjk
Sign the petition: Michelle Mone should be removed from the House of Lords
This is big: Michelle Mone is being forced to pay back £122m after supplying poor quality protective gear to our NHS during the pandemic. But she STILL hasn't been kicked out of the House of Lords. Mo...
38d.gs
November 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This is big: Michelle Mone is being forced to pay back £122m after supplying poor quality protective gear to our NHS during the pandemic. But she STILL hasn't been kicked out of the House of Lords. Mone has to go. Agree? Sign the petition today: 38d.gs/qhjk
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/co...
WASPI scandal: Pay out compensation to the women affected
The Government has announced it will reconsider whether to compensate the WASPI women, following growing pressure and undisclosed "evidence"
Last December, the Government announced women born in the ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/co...
Join me in signing @pscupdates.bsky.social petition 2 demand the govt withdraws its draconian new proposal 2 give police powers to effectively ban protests based on their cumulative impact. The right 2 protest must be defended. Add your name today: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/right-to-pro...
PETITION: Defend the right to protest
palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Join me in signing @pscupdates.bsky.social petition 2 demand the govt withdraws its draconian new proposal 2 give police powers to effectively ban protests based on their cumulative impact. The right 2 protest must be defended. Add your name today: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/right-to-pro...
I think our benefits system should treat us all with dignity and respect, not suspicion. I added my name to this open letter to Pat McFadden. Will you join me to send a clear message to government? Add your name to help #StopTheStigma and #FixTheSystem.
act.turn2us.org.uk/page/180933/...
act.turn2us.org.uk/page/180933/...
Add your name to help stop the stigma
I think our benefits system should treat us all with dignity and respect, not suspicion. I added my name to this open letter to Pat McFadden. Will you join me to send a clear message to government? Ad...
act.turn2us.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I think our benefits system should treat us all with dignity and respect, not suspicion. I added my name to this open letter to Pat McFadden. Will you join me to send a clear message to government? Add your name to help #StopTheStigma and #FixTheSystem.
act.turn2us.org.uk/page/180933/...
act.turn2us.org.uk/page/180933/...
I stand against landmines. Join me and sign the @HI_UK petition www.humanity-inclusion.org.uk/en/campaign/...
Take a stand against landmines
Together, we call on the international community and States, including the UK, to strengthen their commitment to the fight against mines. Join us!
www.humanity-inclusion.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I stand against landmines. Join me and sign the @HI_UK petition www.humanity-inclusion.org.uk/en/campaign/...
Can you sign this petition calling for higher taxes on the super-rich, in order to fund climate action and better public services for everyone? act.350.org/sign/tax-the...
Tax their billions to fund renewable energy for all!
The green economy in the UK is booming. Yet, the government is approving new runways and oil giants like BP are going all-in on new oil and gas. Billionaires are richer than ever. We should be taxing ...
act.350.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Can you sign this petition calling for higher taxes on the super-rich, in order to fund climate action and better public services for everyone? act.350.org/sign/tax-the...
The inhumanity we are witnessing in Gaza is a red line. Join us in demanding those in power end it now. www.redlineforgaza.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The inhumanity we are witnessing in Gaza is a red line. Join us in demanding those in power end it now. www.redlineforgaza.org.uk
Greenpeace Africa will deliver this letter to the Africa Delegation at COP30 in person. Scientists and public figures have added their names, now you can join thousands others and add yours. pages.greenpeaceafrica.org/make-africas...
Make Africa’s voice heard in COP30!
Greenpeace Africa will deliver this letter to the Africa Delegation at COP30 in person. Scientists and public figures have added their names, now you can join thousands others and add yours.
pages.greenpeaceafrica.org
October 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Greenpeace Africa will deliver this letter to the Africa Delegation at COP30 in person. Scientists and public figures have added their names, now you can join thousands others and add yours. pages.greenpeaceafrica.org/make-africas...
We can't stop deforestation without the experts: Indigenous people. 💚
At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.
Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...
At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.
Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...
Demand UK support for Indigenous forest defenders at climate talks
Our world’s forests are under threat, worsening climate change, biodiversity loss and threatening vulnerable communities. This year’s UN climate talks – hosted in the Amazon – are our chance to act. W...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We can't stop deforestation without the experts: Indigenous people. 💚
At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.
Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...
At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.
Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...
No political party should tolerate racism - which is why I've signed this petition to suspend the Reform Party’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments. Add your name now: 38d.gs/23er
No political party should tolerate racism - which is why I've signed this petition to suspend Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments - add your name now:
I just signed the campaign calling to immediately suspend MP Sarah Pochin for her racist comments.
38d.gs
October 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
No political party should tolerate racism - which is why I've signed this petition to suspend the Reform Party’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments. Add your name now: 38d.gs/23er
I've just added my name to say NO to Rosebank, the UK's largest undeveloped oil field - will you add your name too? It takes just 20 seconds: act.stoprosebank.org.uk/a/no-new-oil...
Tell the government: Stop Rosebank NOW
Demand the Government says NO to the new Rosebank oil field in the North Sea.
act.stoprosebank.org.uk
October 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I've just added my name to say NO to Rosebank, the UK's largest undeveloped oil field - will you add your name too? It takes just 20 seconds: act.stoprosebank.org.uk/a/no-new-oil...
I've added my name to Richard Burgon MP's open letter to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor - calling on the Government to Tax Wealth at the Autumn Budget and to fund emergency Action on the cost of living crisis.
You can add your name below.
actionnetwork.org/forms/tax-we...
You can add your name below.
actionnetwork.org/forms/tax-we...
Open Letter to the PM and Chancellor: Tax Wealth at the Autumn Budget - Fund Emergency Action to Tackle the Cost of Living Crisis
I've added my name to Richard Burgon MP's open letter to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor - calling on the Government to Tax Wealth at the Autumn Budget and to fund emergency Action on the cost o...
actionnetwork.org
October 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I've added my name to Richard Burgon MP's open letter to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor - calling on the Government to Tax Wealth at the Autumn Budget and to fund emergency Action on the cost of living crisis.
You can add your name below.
actionnetwork.org/forms/tax-we...
You can add your name below.
actionnetwork.org/forms/tax-we...
Politicians hosting shows on news channels can blur truth and opinion. Ofcom needs to tighten its rules and ban it but it’s not going to happen unless we speak up. Sign the petition to protect media impartiality and ban all MPs from hosting news shows. 38d.gs/jas9
Ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels
I just signed the campaign calling to save ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels
38d.gs
October 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Politicians hosting shows on news channels can blur truth and opinion. Ofcom needs to tighten its rules and ban it but it’s not going to happen unless we speak up. Sign the petition to protect media impartiality and ban all MPs from hosting news shows. 38d.gs/jas9
Rosebank is a climate disaster waiting to happen that will enrich a powerful few.
This is the last chance to stop Rosebank and we only have a few weeks left. I've just written to the government to share my views. Join me here:
act.globaljustice.org.uk/tell-keir-st...
This is the last chance to stop Rosebank and we only have a few weeks left. I've just written to the government to share my views. Join me here:
act.globaljustice.org.uk/tell-keir-st...
Tell Keir Starmer: Stop Rosebank
This is the moment that activists across the UK have been building towards: it's decision time for the UK government. Oil giant Equinor has just resubmitted a new application for Rosebank - the bigges...
act.globaljustice.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Rosebank is a climate disaster waiting to happen that will enrich a powerful few.
This is the last chance to stop Rosebank and we only have a few weeks left. I've just written to the government to share my views. Join me here:
act.globaljustice.org.uk/tell-keir-st...
This is the last chance to stop Rosebank and we only have a few weeks left. I've just written to the government to share my views. Join me here:
act.globaljustice.org.uk/tell-keir-st...
Serbia: Air traffic controllers union leaders sacked after strike www.labourstartcampaigns.net/show_campaig... @labourstart.bsky.social
Serbia: Air traffic controllers union leaders sacked after strike
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
www.labourstartcampaigns.net
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Serbia: Air traffic controllers union leaders sacked after strike www.labourstartcampaigns.net/show_campaig... @labourstart.bsky.social
I just signed this important petition on Organise, please can you add your name?
Keep the Ban on Maccabi Fans!
organise.network/s/b45440429d57
Keep the Ban on Maccabi Fans!
organise.network/s/b45440429d57
Keep the Ban on Maccabi Fans!
Add your name:
organise.network
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I just signed this important petition on Organise, please can you add your name?
Keep the Ban on Maccabi Fans!
organise.network/s/b45440429d57
Keep the Ban on Maccabi Fans!
organise.network/s/b45440429d57
I just signed a @unitetheunion.bsky.social petition: Protect our streets, services, and workers – Fund local councils fairly!. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
Protect our streets, services, and workers – Fund local councils fairly!
For 15 years, local authorities have faced brutal austerity cuts, with frontline workers and services facing the brunt. The impact of this can be seen across our communities, when streets cannot be c...
actionnetwork.org
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I just signed a @unitetheunion.bsky.social petition: Protect our streets, services, and workers – Fund local councils fairly!. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
In less than 24 hours the EU will discuss whether sanctions against Israel clearly remain on the table
1000s of voices from the global jewish community are stepping up & calling on the EU to keep the pressure up until real accountability & freedom has been achieved. secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
1000s of voices from the global jewish community are stepping up & calling on the EU to keep the pressure up until real accountability & freedom has been achieved. secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
🔴 Stand with Jewish voices for justice in Palestine
Members of the jewish community from across the globe are calling for sanctions on Israel. Join them here!
secure.avaaz.org
October 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In less than 24 hours the EU will discuss whether sanctions against Israel clearly remain on the table
1000s of voices from the global jewish community are stepping up & calling on the EU to keep the pressure up until real accountability & freedom has been achieved. secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
1000s of voices from the global jewish community are stepping up & calling on the EU to keep the pressure up until real accountability & freedom has been achieved. secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
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2 tickets to see Suzanne Vega with Katherine Priddy as support on the 31st October in Birmingham for sale. Can't go now so don't miss out if you're a Vega fan. Thanks
www.ticketswap.com/listing/suza...
www.ticketswap.com/listing/suza...
Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels
TicketSwap is the safest place to buy and sell tickets. A simple and fair-priced marketplace for fans to buy and sell tickets for events, concerts, festivals, etc.
www.ticketswap.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
2 tickets to see Suzanne Vega with Katherine Priddy as support on the 31st October in Birmingham for sale. Can't go now so don't miss out if you're a Vega fan. Thanks
www.ticketswap.com/listing/suza...
www.ticketswap.com/listing/suza...
I just signed this important petition on Organise, please can you add your name?
Boots: Pay your workers proper sick pay!
organise.network/s/0ddf38ad34ec
Boots: Pay your workers proper sick pay!
organise.network/s/0ddf38ad34ec
Boots: Pay your workers proper sick pay!
Add your name:
organise.network
October 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I just signed this important petition on Organise, please can you add your name?
Boots: Pay your workers proper sick pay!
organise.network/s/0ddf38ad34ec
Boots: Pay your workers proper sick pay!
organise.network/s/0ddf38ad34ec
Google: Stop fueling Israel’s lies action.eko.org/a/google-sto...
action.eko.org
October 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Google: Stop fueling Israel’s lies action.eko.org/a/google-sto...
2 tickets to see Suzanne Vega with Katherine Priddy as support on the 31st October in Birmingham for sale. Can't go now so don't miss out if you're a Vega fan. Thanks
www.ticketswap.com/listing/suza...
www.ticketswap.com/listing/suza...
Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels
TicketSwap is the safest place to buy and sell tickets. A simple and fair-priced marketplace for fans to buy and sell tickets for events, concerts, festivals, etc.
www.ticketswap.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
2 tickets to see Suzanne Vega with Katherine Priddy as support on the 31st October in Birmingham for sale. Can't go now so don't miss out if you're a Vega fan. Thanks
www.ticketswap.com/listing/suza...
www.ticketswap.com/listing/suza...
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask Emma Reynolds to base water policy on facts not water industry fake maths.
Everyone deserves clean, affordable water. Lobbyists say it’ll cost £100bn to bring it back into public hands - but experts disagree.
I’ve asked the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence ...
actionnetwork.org
October 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...