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Phil Armstrong

@philarmstrong58.bsky.social

Christian, Socialist, Teacher, PhD Econ, Author: Can Heterodox Economics Make a Difference? Associate@GowerInitiative, art, cricket, MFC, No DMs, wildlife #MMT

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I do believe this is the softest photo I have ever seen.

05.03.2026 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 864    πŸ” 109    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 7

The far right stick together.
Well they try to...

03.03.2026 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Urgent action needed to secure fuel supply The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent action from the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s fuel security in response to growing global volatility in fuel markets and geo...

Why are we still so dependent on overseas fuel?

Why haven't we moved faster, like other smart countries, to renewable energy?

Renewable energy offers more security and resilience.

03.03.2026 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

The US Senate needs to act and fast.
The Trump administration is endangering us all.
This is not just about the US.
Trump must go.

01.03.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Steve has a stern word with the back of his hand...

27.02.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 498    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 6
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Steve's been sent home early from the pub because he's too drunk. He's had a quick shower to sober up and will be attempting re-entry shortly.

26.02.2026 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 466    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 4
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Starmer accepts 'voters are impatient for change' as Greens celebrate 'seismic' by-election win Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, wins the Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform coming in second and Labour in third.

Trumpian cry-baby tactics. Why can't far right accept defeat graciously?
They got whooped but can't accept it.
A great result for the good guys.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cp...

27.02.2026 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When you’re an otter but were also a plumber in a previous life.

24.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 525    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 4
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Job Guarantee | MMTUK Learn about the Job Guarantee proposal.

5/5 The full 58-page policy paper is available to read and download, covering fiscal modelling, institutional framework, and phased implementation.

mmtuk.org/job-guarantee

25.02.2026 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Job Guarantee | MMTUK Learn about the Job Guarantee proposal.

4/5 Phased in over four years, the programme builds delivery capacity before full national rollout.
Open to all work-eligible adults, it runs alongside existing benefits without changing entitlements. Roles span care, environmental restoration, and community infrastructure.

25.02.2026 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Job Guarantee | MMTUK Learn about the Job Guarantee proposal.

3/5 It pays for itself.
Based on first-year modelling: net cost per participant is Β£9,458 to Β£12,135. Social value generated: Β£10.1bn to Β£33.5bn, a social return on investment of 140% to 180%. Costs fall in later years as private hiring strengthens.

25.02.2026 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Job Guarantee | MMTUK Learn about the Job Guarantee proposal.

2/5 Replacing unemployment with employment.
The programme provides a standing job offer, expanding when private employment falls and shrinking as it recovers. A publicly fixed wage floor anchors prices without leaving people out of work.

25.02.2026 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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1/5 MMTUK has published its Job Guarantee policy paper today.
A permanent, voluntary programme offering paid work at a living wage to anyone willing and able to work.
Up to 4 million people are expected to directly benefit.
#MMT #JobGuarantee #UKjobs

25.02.2026 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 5
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MMTUK Launch Event with Professor Bill Mitchell | MMTUK Join us for our flagship launch event featuring Professor Bill Mitchell, one of the original architects of Modern Monetary Theory.

mmtuk.org/news/bill-mi...

25.02.2026 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why would anyone want to be a 'huntsman'?
It seems bizarre to me.

21.02.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No clue that reducing the trade deficit is a negative supply shock that removes approximately that much from the US standard of living:
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

19.02.2026 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Weekly briefing / Palestine ban: government courts disaster – weekly briefing

mailchi.mp/0337309109e3...

16.02.2026 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A court has ruled that the government's authoritarian ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.

Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.

13.02.2026 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 7478    πŸ” 1900    πŸ’¬ 166    πŸ“Œ 80
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Here's two baby otters having a snooze. Enjoy!

10.02.2026 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 861    πŸ” 89    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 10
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IT'S COMING ...
FASCISM IS IN CONTROL ...
JUST LIKE PUTIN ...

tRUMPSTEIN WILL GIVE HIMSELF 95% OF OUR VOTES ... 🀬🀬🀬

SO WHAT'S THE PLAN???

06.02.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 10737    πŸ” 6608    πŸ’¬ 975    πŸ“Œ 602
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SHARE! In Starmer’s speech last night he apologised to Epstein victims for the denial of justice they suffered.

He said his govt would always seek truth against the powerful.

But HIS OWN GOVT blocked justice for 400+ Al Fayed victims & refused to investigate trafficking. Starmer is fully aware.

06.02.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 182    πŸ” 87    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1

Surely Starmer must resign?

04.02.2026 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I want to laugh at it but sadly it’s true.

03.02.2026 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 25049    πŸ” 8779    πŸ’¬ 960    πŸ“Œ 487

We see them.
We remember how Mandelson attacked Corbyn.

02.02.2026 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE murdered RenΓ©e Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives.

We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.

26.01.2026 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 54654    πŸ” 13950    πŸ’¬ 816    πŸ“Œ 492
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It’s been an eventful day. Steve has seized Rome. He’s not sure how.

22.01.2026 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 783    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 7

How come it took so long?
He should be long gone.

22.01.2026 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣
DOH!

21.01.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Photo taken moments before Brad mysteriously fell into the pond.

21.01.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 522    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 1