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@laffterman.bsky.social

33 years NHS nurse. I believe in peace, decency and honesty. I'd like to see this planet in a better place before I depart it and hate injustice and prejudice in all its ugly forms. Sick of million/billionaires ruining our planet whilst refusing to pay tax

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Latest posts by laffterman.bsky.social on Bluesky

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Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...

I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

29.10.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save NHS dentistry now! I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...

I’ve just signed a petition calling for ministers to properly fund NHS dentistry! We’ve got 92,597 signatures and need to get to 100,000 to really ramp up the pressure! Add your name now: 38d.gs/62ha

28.10.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Zarah speaking in Glasgow

Zarah speaking in Glasgow

Photo of the room and the panelists on the stage

Photo of the room and the panelists on the stage

Photo of Zarah with the three new Your Party councillors and organisers and campaigners based in Glasgow

Photo of Zarah with the three new Your Party councillors and organisers and campaigners based in Glasgow

Photo of Unite organiser Stella Small and Bridget Crossan from Food Solidarity Superheroes

Photo of Unite organiser Stella Small and Bridget Crossan from Food Solidarity Superheroes

A huge Your Party rally in Glasgow on Friday β€” and three new councillors defecting from the Greens to mark it! ✊🏽

Independence is a question of democracy: our Scottish members will choose our path.

Your Party is the only party that would actually deliver independence with socialism at its heart.

26.10.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 100    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 66    πŸ“Œ 26
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Protect Cash ISAs Rumours started swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from Β£20,000 to Β£4,000 after meeting with a group of bank executives back in February. [1] Now it looks like those...

Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to Β£4K β€” a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us πŸ’Έ Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

16.10.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign the petition: Michelle Mone should be removed from the House of Lords 18 months ago, Michelle Mone admitted she lied to the media about her links to a PPE firm that profited during the pandemic. Enough is enough. Sign the petition to demand she’s expelled from the…

And yet Michelle Mone still hasn’t been expelled from the House of Lords?! 🀯

Enough is enough. Let’s send a clear message to the House of Lords Conduct Committee: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/expel-Mo...

01.10.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save NHS dentistry now! I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...

Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

21.09.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#TaxTheBanks Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing. The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...

Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😑 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

28.08.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID) Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called β€œBritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives. Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...

The Government is planning to roll out mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

24.08.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To all political parties: Commit to no GP appointment fees EVER I just signed 38 Degrees’ open letter asking ALL political parties to commit to NEVER charging GP fees - will you join me?

Let's future-proof our NHS! This open letter is calling on all political parties to commit to never charging for a GP appointment. If you agree, you can add your name too: 38d.gs/unv0

13.08.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can you spare a minute to help this campaign? Protect Allotment Lands from Council Sales

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07.08.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cash for access Ordinary people are left unheard when businesses pour big money into shaping government decisions. The Ethics and Integrity Commission to look into 'cash for access' schemes. Sign our letter.

Ordinary people are left unheard when businesses pour big money into shaping government decisions. The Ethics and Integrity Commission to look into 'cash for access' schemes. Sign our letter.

secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/175794/...

07.08.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To all political parties: Commit to no GP appointment fees EVER I just signed 38 Degrees’ open letter asking ALL political parties to commit to NEVER charging GP fees - will you join me?

I just signed 38 Degrees’ open letter asking ALL political parties to commit to NEVER charging GP fees - will you join me? 38d.gs/dhu1

05.08.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#TaxTheBanks Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing. The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...

Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😑 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

04.08.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ethics & Integrity Commission British politics has been plagued by scandals. We need a truly independent ethics commission with real powers to ensure those who break the rules face consequences.

British politics has been plagued by scandals. We need a truly independent ethics commission with real powers to ensure those who break the rules face consequences. Please sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/175132/...

25.07.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Privatisation broke our water system.

@compassoffice.bksy.social have a people-first, evidence-based alternative, and I’m backing it.

Add your name to the People’s Plan for Water: ​https://actionnetwork.org/forms/water-belongs-to-all-of-us-back-the-peoples-plan-for-water?source=bluesky&​

24.07.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...

Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

23.07.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign the petition: Say NO to upping the retirement age Want to retire into your 70s? A Government review of the state pension age could see all of us forced to work longer. Yet again targeting ordinary people to plug funding gaps, instead of the mega-rich...

38d.gs/rwsp

22.07.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Water companies demand more of our cash while still pumping out sewage. Add your name to demand money-grabbing companies fix their own mess before trying to get more money from us.

38d.gs/8mio

21.07.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Government's elections strategy There's lots to celebrate in the Government's elections strategy, but we want to push them to go further to protect our democracy. Please sign our letter.

There's lots to celebrate in the Government's elections strategy, but we want to push them to go further to protect our democracy. Please sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/174747/...

17.07.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scrap prescription charges in England I just signed the campaign calling to scrap prescription charges in England

38d.gs/h_m0

15.07.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Protect Cash ISAs Rumours are swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from Β£20,000 to Β£4,000 - after meeting with a group of bank executives. [1] Cash ISAs (individual savings accounts) ar...

Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to Β£4K β€” a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us πŸ’Έ Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

12.07.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...

🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

11.07.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Protect Cash ISAs Rumours are swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from Β£20,000 to Β£4,000 - after meeting with a group of bank executives. [1] Cash ISAs (individual savings accounts) ar...

Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to Β£4K β€” a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us πŸ’Έ Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

11.07.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We Can Make an Impact. Demand a Public Vote on Ending MP Expenses for Meals, Travel, and Second Homes

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04.07.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We Can Make an Impact. Tax those with "the broadest shoulders" NOW! France has done it already.

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02.07.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s outrageous that the majority of our lawmakers are unelected. Sign now to demand power be placed rightfully in the hands of the people It takes 30 seconds

Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds. action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...

24.06.2025 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We don’t want to get dragged into Trump’s plans for more violence. We have a voice: let’s make sure Keir Starmer hears us loud and clear.

38d.gs/kmmm

22.06.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Halt the Proposed Benefit Cuts Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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20.06.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We don’t want to get dragged into Trump’s plans for more violence. We have a voice: let’s make sure Keir Starmer hears us loud and clear.

38d.gs/kmmm

20.06.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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House of Lords reform Sweeping reform of the House of Lords is essential to fixing our democracy and the public MUST have a say. Start the consultation now!

Sweeping reform of the House of Lords is essential to fixing our democracy and the public MUST have a say. Start the consultation now!
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/173399/...

20.06.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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