Joe Ryle

Attended the lunchtime @palaction.bsky.social demonstration because I don’t want to live in an authoritarian society where our Government can get away with proscribing groups they disagree with #FreePalestine

Universal theme park for Bedfordshire confirmed by Starmer The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy.

Winter fuel allowance for pensioners - cut
Disabled people's benefits - cut
Child benefit - cut

Don't worry everyone it's OK we're getting a theme park instead.

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The left needs to halt the UK’s slide into Farageism. This is the kind of leader who could do it | Owen Jones Leftwing policies have mass appeal – what’s needed is a figurehead who can bring back alienated voters and dodge culture wars, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

With the @greenparty.org.uk failing to offer any cut-through leadership, the left needs a new answer to halting the UK’s slide into Farageism. Mick Lynch is the kind of leader who could do it. @owenjones84.bsky.social hits the nail on the head.

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These cruel benefit cuts will rob security from so many – but Labour will lose something crucial too | Frances Ryan The worst reforms since George Osborne will teach voters that politicians really are all the same. Is it worth it? asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The worst reforms since George Osborne will teach voters that politicians really are all the same. "That is the sort of loss that can’t be measured by a Treasury spreadsheet". - @DrFrancesRyan

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Sorry but that's naive

Of course they are not but they are pitching as anti-establishment which is what people want and Nigel Farage is 10x a better communicator than Denyer or Ramsey who most of the country have never heard of. It's a huge problem which will keep the Greens at 8% or less in the polls until addressed.

Labour's cuts to sick and disabled people's benefits will save £5bn.

A 2% wealth tax on those with assets of over £10mn would bring in £24bn.

These cuts are both cruel and unnecessary.

You are wrong. Just look at Reform flying high in the polls. Green Party haven't moved an inch in the polls since the last election and are going nowhere under their current strategy and leadership. Wouldn't be surprised if they lose seats at the next election under the current trajectory.

The Green Party Needs New Leaders – And Fast | Novara Media The Greens could be the party to take on Reform. But their leaders are just too nice, argues Joe Todd.

Over half of Green voters in 2024 didn’t know who Carla Denyer was. 86% couldn’t identify Adrian Ramsay.

Totally agree with this piece by Joe Todd for @novaramedia.com - time for a new populist leader!

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Ash Sarkar: Is identity politics rotting the left? The News Agents · Episode

Ash has got this absolutely right. Hyper-focusing on identity politics is divisive and a huge strategic mistake that continues to box the left in to a smaller and smaller corner.

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Leftwing activists less likely to work with political rivals than other UK groups, study finds Exclusive: Lack of understanding by ‘progressive activists’ of other voting blocs has led to rise of far right, authors argue

Essential reading from @moreincommonuk.bsky.social: Leftwing activists less likely to work with political rivals than other UK groups, study finds

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Two hundred UK companies sign up for permanent four-day working week More than 5,000 workers to benefit from reduced hours with no loss of pay

Over 200 companies in the UK, which includes over 5,000 workers, have permanently adopted a four-day working week with no loss of pay for staff @4dayweek.bsky.social

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The Bottom Line - The Four Day Week - BBC Sounds Evan Davis explores if working four eight-hour days could benefit employees and bosses.

The hundreds of companies that have adopted a four-day working week in the UK are proud to be leading the way on better workplace rights and as a country we should be proud that the UK is leading the way on this.

Me on BBC Radio 4 earlier.

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If you’ve got children, you need to watch Swiped – and see how sick their phones are making them | Simon Jenkins A TV documentary has revealed the toll of smartphone use on 11-year-olds’ mental health, and the consequences of addiction, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Agree with Simon Jenkins that smartphones should be banned for young people under 16.

They are bad news for adults too though!

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This Starmer speech just feels like more of the same.

His 6 missions have now become 6 milestones? 🤷‍♂️

Looking for a gift for your boss for your work Secret Santa this Christmas? We know just the right gift to give them 😉

The 4 Day Week Handbook is over 30% off (only £10!) with free UK shipping via Canbury Press throughout December.

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Councils Pilot Programme | 4 Day Week

Really pleased to announce today our new @4dayweek.bsky.social Pilot Programme for local councils, building on the success of South Cambridgeshire District Council's trial and the government's new approach of giving councils more autonomy over workforce management

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Lisa Simpson eating a massive ice cream with the benefits of a 4-day week labelled across every scoop: rested, relaxed, productive, helping the environment, socially satisfied, mentally and physically healthy, woah l actually have time for a hobby now…

We should have a working week that brings out the best in us.

It’s time for a 4-day week.🍦

On @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social this morning. We love to see it!

Great to speak with HR and Business leaders today at the Richmond Human Resources Forum in London.

The interest from businesses in a four-day week was so high that we had to deliver our session twice to accommodate everyone.

Iceland’s shorter working week has been a huge success – and it’s changed my family’s life | María Hjálmtýsdóttir For 90% of working Icelanders, a 36-hour week means less stress, more job satisfaction and time to enjoy life beyond work, says teacher María Hjálmtýsdóttir

Iceland’s shorter working week has been a huge success – and it’s changed my family’s life.

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More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century

These are really shocking statistics: one in three children and a quarter of adults are living in poverty.

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We’re often astounded by the confidence some people speak with on the issue of a 4-day week when they haven’t got the first clue about it.

Read one set of trial results. Take a quick look at the positive outcomes from South Cambs Council’s pilot. We dare you.