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Philip Matthew

@philupton.bsky.social

Humanist, liberal

51 Followers  |  171 Following  |  105 Posts  |  Joined: 21.08.2024  |  1.9204

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Stop the attack on our right to protest The government is planning new powers that could seriously restrict your right to protest. Under these proposals, police could limit or block protests based on the so-called โ€œcumulative impactโ€ of pas...

Our right to protest is under threat. I just signed @friends-earth.bsky.socialโ€™s petition to stop new police powers that could shut down many peaceful protests and weaken our democratic rights. Add your name too: foe.uk/1tjku

24.02.2026 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Help us appeal the High Courtโ€™s judgment on trans rights | Good Law Project

Join the fight for trans rights and say loud and clear: We are going nowhere. We will fight until the battle is won.
goodlaw.social/okld

23.02.2026 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Equality Act is an essential safeguard against discrimination, and it should matter to everyone Humanists UK is dismayed at Reform UKโ€™s announcement that it intends to repeal the Equality Act 2010 if it were to win the next general election. Humanists UK believes the Equality Act is a vital piec...

The Equality Act isn't a niche interest or a piece of trendy legislation. It is a cornerstone of a functional, fair, and stable society. Its erosion should matter to everyone.

23.02.2026 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 62    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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She never lived to see this moment, but itโ€™s worth remembering that none of this would have happened without Virginia Giuffre.

She had the courage to speak out against power and privilege when it was just her word against Andrewโ€™s.

Thanks to her, justice & accountability may finally have its day.

19.02.2026 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22968    ๐Ÿ” 5477    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 410    ๐Ÿ“Œ 225
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Ex-Prince Andrew pictured leaving police station following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

19.02.2026 19:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 171    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 37    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16
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Ghana: Reject The Anti-Lgbt+ Bill! The anti-LGBT+ bill is back in Ghana, and this time, it has stronger political backing. We stopped it before, and together we can stop it again. Sign now to protect LGBT+ rights.

The dangerous anti-LGBT+ bill is back in Ghana, with stronger political support. We stopped it once. Letโ€™s stop it again. Sign to defend equality and human rights. a.allout.org/s/P3wrb/

19.02.2026 19:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the new Representation of the People Bill wonโ€™t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...

First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.

Yet the Representation of the People Bill wonโ€™t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.

Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...

17.02.2026 19:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stop Palantir taking over our public services! Our public services arenโ€™t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.

Our public services arenโ€™t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

16.02.2026 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the new Representation of the People Bill wonโ€™t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...

First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.

Yet the Representation of the People Bill wonโ€™t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.

Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...

12.02.2026 21:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ—ฃ Back British farming ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿšœ

07.02.2026 10:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fix Britain's Trade Liberal Democrats want to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.

I've just signed the Liberal Democrats' 'Fix Britain's Trade' petition and think you should too.

They want to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.

Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/trade

06.02.2026 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This must trigger a rethink This latest Lord Mandelson controversy must trigger a full rethink on the House of Lords. We need a second chamber where the public decides who stays and who goes. Please sign the petition.

This latest Lord Mandelson controversy must trigger a full rethink on the House of Lords. We need a second chamber where the public decides who stays and who goes. Please sign the petition.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/185845/...

04.02.2026 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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USA: Stop ICE from targeting LGBT+ asylum seekers ICE is detaining LGBT+ asylum seekers with no criminal record, separating same-sex families, and punishing people for complying with the law. Sign to demand this stops now.

ICE is detaining LGBT+ asylum seekers with no criminal record and separating same-sex families, even when people are following the law. This is happening right now. I just signed this petition โ€“ can you add your name too? a.allout.org/s/O53MQ/

30.01.2026 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I just supported this case!

26.01.2026 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stop Sex Matters infiltrating the Council of Europe In just one week, the Council of Europe will be voting to ban conversion therapy. This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people. But Sex Matters is inf...

I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they donโ€™t have to bend down to Sex Matterโ€™s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder itโ€™ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1

23.01.2026 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stop the water stitch-up! Stop the stitch-up! The Government wants to push through water legislation, locking in a failed privatised system for decades without giving the public a say. Iโ€™ve signed the petition to stop this wa...

I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Stop the water stitch-up!. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

23.01.2026 17:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Donโ€™t leave refugees in limbo: Scrap the 20-year wait Imagine living in limbo for 20 years, not knowing if youโ€™ll be allowed to stay in the only home your children have ever known. That is the reality facing refugees under new government proposals. A gr...

Refugees shouldn't have to wait 20 years to know if they are safe. New rules are leaving families separated and lives in limbo.

Join the campaign calling on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap the 20-year wait. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...

23.01.2026 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cotswold DC, The Rissingtons

Lib Dem GAIN from Green

๐Ÿ”ถLDM (Craig Thurling): 321 (37.5%, new)
๐Ÿ”ตCON: 268 (31.3%, -12.1)
โžก๏ธRFM: 221 (25.8%, new)
๐ŸŸขGRN: 47 (5.5%, -51.1)

Congrats to Councillor Craig Thurling and the team!

22.01.2026 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Prince William: Stop charging taxpayers for an empty prison Dartmoor Prison has been empty for over 18 months after toxic gas made it unsafe. Yet, with no prisoners inside, taxpayers are still forking out around ยฃ4 million every year in rent to Prince Williamโ€™...

I just signed this petition calling on Prince William to end the rent on Dartmoor Prison while it remains empty and unsafe and save millions in public money. It only takes a few seconds - please add your name. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

22.01.2026 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system It only takes 30 seconds

Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.socialโ€ฌ's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...

20.01.2026 10:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Call off the Kingโ€™s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence With the current political chaos in the US and Trumpโ€™s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...

The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...

17.01.2026 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Donโ€™t leave refugees in limbo: Scrap the 20-year wait Imagine living in limbo for 20 years, not knowing if youโ€™ll be allowed to stay in the only home your children have ever known. That is the reality facing refugees under new government proposals. A gr...

Refugees shouldn't have to wait 20 years to know if they are safe. New rules are leaving families separated and lives in limbo.

Join the campaign calling on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap the 20-year wait. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...

17.01.2026 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Make 2026 the year polluters clean up their act Last year, the government promised to crack down on water pollution. But without public pressure, its plans could once again let big polluters off the hook. We should all be able to enjoy clean lakes,...

I just signed this @friends-earth.bsky.social petition to make 2026 the year big water polluters are finally made to clean up their act. Will you add your name too? foe.uk/eb6h3

14.01.2026 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Zohran Mamdani must condemn Uganda's anti-LGBT+ law NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not condemned Uganda's brutal Anti-Homosexuality Act. As a global leader, his silence matters. Join this open letter calling on him to speak out against state repression a...

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stayed silent on Uganda's extreme Anti-Homosexuality Act. Silence in the face of persecution is a choice. Sign the open letter urging him to condemn the law and stand with LGBT+ people facing violence and exile. a.allout.org/s/OzzQe/

13.01.2026 15:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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They want to silence us. You can keep us loud. Your donation powers REAL action - saving LGBT+ lives, defending rights and keeping hope alive in 2026

They want to silence us. But together, we can stay loud! That's why I just donated to All Out. Join me and help power REAL action - saving LGBT+ lives, defending rights and keeping hope alive in 2026. a.allout.org/s/PkLr9/

22.12.2025 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes.

We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿ“ข Share to make the call even louder!

With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social

17.12.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 154    ๐Ÿ” 151    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
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Lib Dems call for inquiry into hostile foreign state interference to include US Party says US governmentโ€™s explicit support for far-right nationalist parties in Europe amounts to outside interference

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

19.12.2025 11:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Defend equality and LGBTI+ lives in Slovakia Slovakia rewrote its Constitution to erase rights for LGBT+ people and reject international human rights protections. The EU has opened an infringement procedure โ€“ but stronger action depends on us. A...

Slovakia rewrote its Constitution to erase rights for LGBT+ people and weaken human rights protections. The EU has opened an infringement procedure โ€“ but stronger action depends on public pressure. Add your name to defend equality: a.allout.org/s/v0qyx/

18.12.2025 18:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called โ€˜mega donorsโ€™ enjoy privileged access to political p...

Thereโ€™s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Governmentโ€™s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

09.12.2025 19:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stop Malaysiaโ€™s LGBT+ book bans Malaysia is banning books with LGBT+ themes, calling our stories a threat to public morality. This erases identities and violates basic freedoms. Add your name to demand an end to this dangerous censo...

Malaysia is banning LGBT+ books and calling our stories a threat to public morality. This is censorship that erases lives. Add your name to demand an immediate end to these bans. a.allout.org/s/WZXVQ/

05.12.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@philupton is following 19 prominent accounts