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It’s simply the wrong strategy. Starmer is alienating his core base and won’t convince any Reform voters by cosplaying the hard guy now.
I’m genuinely getting tired of this.

Thats why I dont think Stevenson is is the person to listen too.

His heart is in the right place but he operates an establishment neoliberal view of the ex trader.

Prof Murphy is right here.

Why do the MSM journalists, who interview this illiterate and innumerate simpleton, not interrupt him to challenge this nonsense?
Are they too pusillanimous or equally innumerate?

The Renewable Illusion: Why Fossil Fuels Keep Winning Global renewables hit records in 2024, but fossil fuel use still rises. Here’s why solar’s surge isn’t enough—and what the latest energy data really shows.

1. This is something I've been saying for 25 years, but it's hard to get many people to listen. What counts is not the new energy sources you add, but the old ones you retire. Unfortunately it's politically easier to build renewables than to shutter fossil fuels.🧵
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"When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done." John Maynard Keynes "The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money" 1936.

Environment Secretary urged to apologise for ‘misleading’ Scottish water claims Holyrood’s Climate Action and Energy Secretary has written to Steve Reed about ‘inaccurate and misleading comments’ about water quality in Scotland.

UK Environment Secretary must apologise for ‘misleading’ Scottish water claims.

Claimed water “pollution levels in Scotland are worse than they are in England”.

Water Commission found 66% of Scotland’s water bodies to be of good ecological status; 16.1% in England; 29.9% in Wales.

Barclays follows HSBC in exit from banking industry’s net zero alliance US banks have already pulled out of NZBA, the UN environment programme’s finance initiative

Barclays follows HSBC in exit from banking industry’s net zero alliance.

They all support Trumpism and chase profits whilst humanity and planet earth face crisis.

Can't expect banks to voluntarily accept social responsibility, it must be imposed by law.

HSBC boss says Rachel Reeves putting up bank taxes would harm UK growth Georges Elhedery’s comments come amid speculation the chancellor could make such a move in autumn budget

HSBC CEO has joined a growing chorus of bankers cautioning Rachel Reeves against increasing taxes on banks.

But they are OK with bailouts, subsidies, soaring exec pay, low wages for workers, illicit financial flows, tax abuse, selling dud products.

They just object to corporate taxes.

UK is stuck in a ‘debt doom loop’, says top investor Hedge fund chief Ray Dalio warns over public finances, saying Britain will be forced into spending cuts and tax rises

Hedge fund chief says UK stuck in ‘debt doom loop’.

Silence about corporate debt, abuses, tax dodges; impact of PFI, privatisations on public debt.

Post-war UK reconstructed with debt of 270% of GDP; rich taxed more, led to boom, debt eventually down to 22%.

We need to be saved from neoliberalism

Lloyds boss warns Reeves against hiking taxes on banks as profits rise 17% Charlie Nunn says higher taxation would be inconsistent with chancellor’s drive for growth

Lloyds boss warns Reeves against hiking taxes on banks as profits rise 17%.

Banks bailed out, given £895bn QE, sell dud products, rarely prosecuted, closing branches, making mega profits but resent paying taxes.

No one voted to be ruled by banks.

Nationwide boss’s £7m pay package declared ‘obscenity’ during AGM Rise of 43% in Debbie Crosbie’s maximum payout approved at building society’s annual meeting despite criticism

Nationwide CEO £7m pay package declared ‘obscenity’ during AGM.

Members still approved it, probably by erroneously handing proxy votes to chairman.

Govts tell workers wage rises are inflationary; do nothing to control exec pay, dividends, share buybacks; or secure equitable distribution of income.

Reeves should consider ending pension triple lock and charging for NHS treatment, says IMF Chancellor is advised to give herself more leeway in the next budget before adjusting taxation or spending

The IMF urges UK govt to end the pensions triple lock and charging for NHS treatment.

Condemning pensioners to poverty and denying healthcare to low/middle income families is part of the right wing agenda. How many will be killed by neoliberalism?

Anything to avoid taxing corporations & the rich.

Enough of this economic incompetence.

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A call to stop the 'devastation bill'.
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It starts with the Margaret Mead quote:

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Wes Streeting took £224,575 in donations from people and companies linked to the private health sector between Jan 2023-2025. 🚨🚨🚨

I find that unconscionable. Share if you agree!

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Reeves says rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of business At the Mansion House dinner she calls for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growth

“The experience of recent years, as well as a wealth of academic evidence, shows that expecting growth to ‘trickle down’ from the financial sector simply does not work.”

@hallsara.bsky.social talked to @theguardian.com about the fallacy of trickle-down economics👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

1. The impacts of predatory capital - impossible rents, failing public services, rising costs of living - are being blamed across the billionaire press on immigrants and Black and Brown people.
It's so crude, so obvious, so familiar .... but if you tell the lie often enough, people believe it. 🧵

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...

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...

1. Yesterday, 86 people were arrested in the UK under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵

Nobel Peace Prize for Francesca Albanese Netanyahu just nominated Trump for the Nobel peace prize. Let’s show that the world thinks - Francesca and Gaza doctors deserve it instead!

The Trump administration is punishing Francesca Albanese for being one of the fiercest voices urging action on human rights abuses, unafraid to call out politicians, and companies profiting off the genocide. Please give her your support.

YouTube video by Commoners Choir Call It A Genocide – Commoners Choir

A brilliant song
that made me weep and rage
with frustrated empathy

"... How many children maimed and died
Before we call it a genocide ..."

'Call It A Genocide – Commoners Choir' youtu.be/xRHZwb7HCY8?...
via @YouTube

Environment Agency insider alleges ‘cover-up’ over sewage sludge on farmland Regulator and government accused of colluding with water industry to dump potentially toxic waste without oversight

The more we discover, the worse it gets. Now we learn the water companies wrote the guidance ensuring sewage sludge is not tested for the vast majority of contaminants before being spread on farmland. They gave themselves a free licence to dump hazardous waste. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
This is real police state behaviour.

The UK desperately needs a public bank that is laser focussed on delivering for climate, nature and living standards.

The National Wealth Fund is an opportunity to have just that.

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This is an excellent but necessarily enraging article. If your blood is not boiling to the point of full evaporation by this government's plans for disabled people then you're not paying attention. And if you think this doesn't/won't ever affect you or the people in your life, think again.

Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U-turn Government’s concessions over welfare cuts leave chancellor with a growing hole in her budget

Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U-turn. Why blame the poor?

Govt has numerous choices:
Tax capital gains, dividends at the same rate as wages
Reduce pension tax relief to the ultra rich
Increase NIC for ultra-rich.
Wealth tax
FTT
Cut corporate welfare

Appeasement: UK’s dangerous dance with Trump Why is Britain betting its defence on a man threatening allies, spreading chaos, and echoing early fascism?

Why is Britain betting its defence on a man threatening allies, spreading chaos, and echoing early fascism?
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Reeves considers energy bill subsidy for manufacturers Businesses warn of rapid deindustrialisation unless their electricity costs are reduced to make them more competitive

Corporate Welfare and magic money tree.

Reeves considers £1bn energy bill subsidy for manufacturers.

No means testing, no stake acquired. It will boost shareholder returns.

Better to end energy profiteering, change Ofgem pricing formula, levy windfall tax, nationalise.
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