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Gordon Taylor

@gordontaylor.bsky.social

Born again Christian, believer in Scottish independence and socialist. Green Party member. Pro European. Republican.

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Bright graphic with text: “Scottish consumers are being overcharged for their own energy. End Scotland’s energy bill rip-off.” Logo: Believe in Scotland.

Bright graphic with text: “Scottish consumers are being overcharged for their own energy. End Scotland’s energy bill rip-off.” Logo: Believe in Scotland.

⚡ Every year, we generate enough cheap renewable energy to cover Scotland’s needs. Yet our bills are sky high!

🔎 Here is how Scottish customers are being ripped off by the UK energy system: www.believeinscotland.org/scottish_cus...

❌ End Scotland's energy bill rip off! #BelieveinScotland

08.10.2025 11:12 — 👍 32    🔁 35    💬 0    📌 1
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Rising bills. Falling living standards. The UK economic model is broken.

Independence is the fresh start for Scotland - so we can build a wealthier, fairer nation shaped by the people who live here.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👉 yes.scot/decide

08.10.2025 18:28 — 👍 208    🔁 98    💬 10    📌 4
Graphic for SNP Annual National Conference 2025 featuring a quote from Stephen Flynn MP about Scotland's future choices and fresh start.

Graphic for SNP Annual National Conference 2025 featuring a quote from Stephen Flynn MP about Scotland's future choices and fresh start.

Scotland’s future is our choice - not Westminster’s.

We can keep being held back by Westminster, or take the chance to build a fairer, stronger nation that works for everyone in Scotland. #SNP25

11.10.2025 10:01 — 👍 56    🔁 28    💬 1    📌 1
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Britain is Broken and the Westminster way isn’t working. — Scottish National Party Read Stephen Flynn’s full address to the SNP’s 2025 National Conference…

Since 2014, we've been forced to live through the worst of Westminster - Brexit, Boris, Truss, and no change with Labour.

Only independence offers a fresh start for Scotland.

Read Stephen Flynn's speech here: https://www.snp.org/britain-is-broken-and-the-westminster-way-isnt-working/

11.10.2025 10:29 — 👍 88    🔁 46    💬 3    📌 2
Quote from Roz Foyer emphasizing the Scottish Parliament's right to hold an independence referendum if a pro-independence majority exists.

Quote from Roz Foyer emphasizing the Scottish Parliament's right to hold an independence referendum if a pro-independence majority exists.

The General Secretary of Scotland's largest trade union body is absolutely correct.

Scotland's future must be decided by Scotland's people. #SNP25

11.10.2025 11:37 — 👍 92    🔁 45    💬 5    📌 1
Promotional graphic for SNP Annual National Conference 2025 featuring a quote from John Swinney MSP on Scotland's political challenges and independence.

Promotional graphic for SNP Annual National Conference 2025 featuring a quote from John Swinney MSP on Scotland's political challenges and independence.

We’ve seen what Westminster chaos brings - it’s time to take control and build a fairer, more hopeful Scotland. The need for independence has never been greater. #SNP25

11.10.2025 15:14 — 👍 43    🔁 29    💬 0    📌 0
Graphic: Independence: A Fresh Start for Scotland.” The text lists six key points: fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland, win a Holyrood majority for a lawful referendum, deliver a democratic legal path back into the EU, launch a Scottish Constitutional Convention, build a cross-party civic campaign, and publish a shared independence plan and clear answers for voters. SNP and Scottish flag logos appear at the bottom, with a circular “YES” badge at the top right.

Graphic: Independence: A Fresh Start for Scotland.” The text lists six key points: fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland, win a Holyrood majority for a lawful referendum, deliver a democratic legal path back into the EU, launch a Scottish Constitutional Convention, build a cross-party civic campaign, and publish a shared independence plan and clear answers for voters. SNP and Scottish flag logos appear at the bottom, with a circular “YES” badge at the top right.

We’ll fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland - building the mandate, the movement and the plan to make it happen. #SNP25

11.10.2025 15:30 — 👍 69    🔁 37    💬 9    📌 0
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We’re here to build a better future for the people who live here - an independent Scotland.

Fantastic energy at #SNP25 this morning and it’s great to meet members from up and down our beautiful country.

11.10.2025 11:11 — 👍 160    🔁 54    💬 2    📌 2
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Keir Starmer is a plastic patriot just like Nigel Farage Reform and Labour can wrap themselves in as many union jacks as they want — this is what my country means to me, by Jeremy Corbyn

Real patriotism isn’t about bashing migrants or minorities. It’s about caring enough to ensure nobody is homeless, hungry or left behind.

My piece for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social.

www.standard.co.uk/comment/jere...

09.10.2025 14:52 — 👍 738    🔁 205    💬 25    📌 13
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United, there is nothing our movement cannot achieve.

We have a world to win — so let’s get to work.

Join yourparty.uk today.

09.10.2025 21:14 — 👍 347    🔁 66    💬 38    📌 8
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An electric evening in Liverpool — the heart of solidarity, unity and hope.

An amazing reception for @zarahsultana.bsky.social, Liverpool Community Independents and local campaigners.

We are building a mass movement up and down the country. Be part of it at yourparty.uk.

10.10.2025 09:30 — 👍 377    🔁 93    💬 22    📌 4

And water is a natural monopoly, we can't have competition, so we need public ownership - normal in 9/10 countries around the world

Here's why we can afford it, starting with Thames Water dieterhelm.co.uk/publications...

09.10.2025 16:51 — 👍 48    🔁 26    💬 2    📌 0
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Greater Anglia nationalisation will deliver 'value for money' The transport secretary says the move will bring value for money, but she did not promise lower fares.

It's great that the government is bringing rail franchises into public ownership

But we also need
🚄publicly owned trains, no profits leaking out
🚄democratic passenger watchdog
🚄⬇️ fares e.g. 1/3 off with national railcard
🚄investment like Switzerland

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

10.10.2025 06:35 — 👍 56    🔁 21    💬 1    📌 0
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💩Thames Water's creditors are trying to strike a deal with Ofwat that could let them off complying with pollution rules until 2040.

There's a better way than their dirty tricks!

Public ownership - because we should have a say in how our water is run.

10.10.2025 08:27 — 👍 71    🔁 46    💬 4    📌 5
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Work with us

We Own It is hiring!

⭐Operations Lead, 2.5 days a week, to keep our organisation running smoothly

⭐Communications and Campaign Support, 3 days a week, to get the message out and support campaigns

Join our team and win public services for people not profit! ✊

weownit.org.uk/about-us/vac...

10.10.2025 09:54 — 👍 15    🔁 14    💬 0    📌 0
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Thames Water want to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO. Thames water want to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years

🚨Urgent: Thames Water want permission from Ofwat to ILLEGALLY pollute rivers and seas until 2040.

🤮They want your bills to fill their pockets with gold, while they fill your rivers with sewage.

✍️Sign now. Tell Ofwat to say NO to Thames Water before Tuesday 21st October.

10.10.2025 14:37 — 👍 231    🔁 275    💬 31    📌 18
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Thames Water want to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO. Thames water want to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years

Unbelievable - Thames Water wants to pollute ILLEGALLY for the next 15 years

If they get away with this, other water companies will copy

If you don't want sewage until 2040 (!) please sign our
petition to @ofwat.bsky.social

We'll be handing it in on 21st October

weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...

11.10.2025 07:19 — 👍 99    🔁 68    💬 4    📌 2
Picture of Prem Sikka, Baron Sikka, next to a quote from Left Foot Forward:
"Water privatisation has failed. Public monopolies in private hands always lead to abuses and the water industry has shown that in abundance."

Picture of Prem Sikka, Baron Sikka, next to a quote from Left Foot Forward: "Water privatisation has failed. Public monopolies in private hands always lead to abuses and the water industry has shown that in abundance."

11.10.2025 08:28 — 👍 115    🔁 58    💬 0    📌 1
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UK move to inflate pharma profits threatens NHS — Just Treatment Statement in response to reports the government plans to raise NHS drug price limits — a move that risks importing America’s drug pricing crisis and putting profits before patients.

Worrying signs the govt could cave to Big Pharma 💰

Paying more for medicines won’t “boost innovation”, it’ll just boost pharma profits while the NHS struggles to afford care.

Strong piece from @justtreatment.org with Politico 👇

justtreatment.org/news/2025/10...

09.10.2025 07:34 — 👍 58    🔁 45    💬 2    📌 1
A doctor holding a stethoscope with text reading “Who’s really shaping the future of the NHS? EveryDoctor reveals who was invited to the table. Swipe to find out.” The EveryDoctor logo appears in the corner.

A doctor holding a stethoscope with text reading “Who’s really shaping the future of the NHS? EveryDoctor reveals who was invited to the table. Swipe to find out.” The EveryDoctor logo appears in the corner.

Text reads “The NHS 10-Year Plan should have been guided by those who know it best — frontline staff and patients. But private healthcare executives got a seat at the table.” Below are logos of InHealth, Spire (SV), United Healthcare, and Independent Healthcare Providers Network.

Text reads “The NHS 10-Year Plan should have been guided by those who know it best — frontline staff and patients. But private healthcare executives got a seat at the table.” Below are logos of InHealth, Spire (SV), United Healthcare, and Independent Healthcare Providers Network.

 A person in business attire grips a rope in a tug-of-war pose with text reading “Profit vs Patients. The plan includes partnerships with private firms, digital systems led by tech giants, and focus on cost-cutting, not care.” A quote from Dr Julia Patterson reads, “Why should the corporations which seek to profit from the NHS be allowed a seat at the table?”

A person in business attire grips a rope in a tug-of-war pose with text reading “Profit vs Patients. The plan includes partnerships with private firms, digital systems led by tech giants, and focus on cost-cutting, not care.” A quote from Dr Julia Patterson reads, “Why should the corporations which seek to profit from the NHS be allowed a seat at the table?”

 A background of the door to Number 10 Downing Street with text reading “Why It Matters. This could accelerate NHS privatisation with decisions being made behind closed doors.” A QR code and a red button labeled “Read more” appear below.

A background of the door to Number 10 Downing Street with text reading “Why It Matters. This could accelerate NHS privatisation with decisions being made behind closed doors.” A QR code and a red button labeled “Read more” appear below.

Private healthcare executives were invited onto Wes Streeting’s working groups to help draft Labour’s 10-Year Health Plan.

This is outrageous. A plan for the NHS should reflect the needs of patients and the public, not private sector interests.

Learn more 👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...

09.10.2025 16:53 — 👍 90    🔁 57    💬 5    📌 9
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Just a quick reminder: the public still overwhelmingly supports a publicly funded NHS.

It’s time our politicians remembered that. 💙

10.10.2025 07:02 — 👍 78    🔁 46    💬 0    📌 0
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The NHS faces unprecedented challenges. But NHS staff and patients are on the same team, and together our voices are powerful. By signing the EveryDoctor Charter, you’re joining others who believe in an NHS that remains true to its core principles. everydoctor.org.uk/stand-with-n...

11.10.2025 07:48 — 👍 62    🔁 34    💬 0    📌 1
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If you agree the govt should not strip away our right to protest, add your name

Tell the government to stop the crackdown on peaceful protest now: act.gp/3J2ntjz

10.10.2025 12:19 — 👍 24    🔁 10    💬 0    📌 0

🚨SHOCKING: police in Russia just arrested a man for HOLDING UP A MAGAZINE COVER.

Wait, did we say Russia? We meant THE UK.

10.10.2025 12:19 — 👍 115    🔁 38    💬 3    📌 2
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England sees second worst harvest on record, analysis shows Provisional Government data suggests a much worse harvest than experts had so far predicted.

Full story: www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

10.10.2025 15:08 — 👍 9    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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Polluters broke it, we're paying for it. Make Polluters Pay Big Oil is fueling the climate crisis and leaving us to pay the price - Sign the Polluters Pay Pact.

The government MUST protect British farmers and MAKE POLLUTERS PAY for the damage they’re causing.

Add your name if you agree: act.gp/4mUtcpx

10.10.2025 15:08 — 👍 8    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0

SHOCKING: England just had its second worst harvest on record.

Farmers are paying the price of the climate crisis while fossil fuel giants keep cashing in.

Someone should tell Big Oil: you can’t eat money!

10.10.2025 15:08 — 👍 63    🔁 22    💬 4    📌 1
UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows. Campaigns say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is "unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism"

UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows. Campaigns say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is "unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism"

You wouldn't like it if someone littered their rubbish in front of your house.

So WHY is the UK dumping MORE & more plastic waste on other countries?

10.10.2025 16:01 — 👍 44    🔁 15    💬 1    📌 1

Humanity’s goal is clear - we must stop this cycle of suffering and atrocities, and finally bring an end to the unlawful occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and to dismantle Israel’s system of apartheid on the Palestinian people.

09.10.2025 13:24 — 👍 24    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0

It means reparations and justice for the victims of the many war crimes committed during this time.

It means accountability for those responsible.

09.10.2025 13:24 — 👍 22    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0

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