Long, long overdue indictment of what Brexit and its reckless advocates did to damage our country's economy & deplete the capacity to fund vital public services: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

An authoritarian regime moves forward by each oppressive step - violence, anonymity, no accountability, pervasive intimidation. Will the US survive another 3 years? Can the UK avoid a similar fate if the Xenophobic Party wins? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Govt sets a target of 1.5 million new homes to be built, & says planning controls must be relaxed. If only developers would build the 1.4 million new homes they already have planning permissions for, instead of moaning about the planning system ... citizen-network.org/library/citi...

In 1939, Molotov and Ribbentrop negotiated the 10 year non-aggression pact btw the Soviet Union and Germany. Would anyone think they (or, heaven forbid, their respective bosses) should have been given the Nobel Peace Prize? #ContextIsEverything

Robert Jenrick walks into a room with other Tory leadership contenders. What's that he said angrily about "not seeing another white face around"? (Better tell Javid, Patel, Sharma, Sunak, Zahawi, Jayawardena, and others to keep away in case Bob loses it completely ...)

If you have not heard of the political thinker, Mozi, it's really worth a few minutes of your time to check out why his ideas should be taken seriously: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/10/lear...

Arsonists rely on fire. The Fourth Reich counts on ICE.

There are those who hear about immigrants who have lived and worked here for years, paid taxes, helped others, contributed to our country, & yet they don't want them settling here because of (whisper it) the colour of their skin. What word other than 'racist' would they like for their attitude?

Never shrug when some amass great wealth & power while others are thus weakened. Growth in power inequalities leads inexorably to exploitation and oppressive rule: citizen-network.org/library/the-...

Farage claimed that Liz Truss gave our country "the best Conservative budget since 1986", & he pushed for Brexit which cost the UK billions of pound in lost GDP and investment. We need to share this with anyone who thinks he'd be good for the economy: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trump will sanction Russia, but ... and there will always be a 'but', because the chain of command only goes one way, and everyone knows who's really in charge.

How will every Tory/Reform/Republican politician parrot the 'tax cuts' sales pitch, and pretend the doorway to paradise will fly open ... Read this 'Tax Cuts Q&A' for all seasons: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2022/07/tax-...

If 'democracy' is just a basic voting process, not only could it be cut off from what concerns citizens, it is susceptible to being subverted by manipulators. We need Citizen Democracy to connect & empower us as equal citizens in an informed and inclusive manner: citizen-network.org/work/citizen...

If we don't save democracy, There won't be a strong enough democratic system to save us from oppression and arbitrary rule: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/09/demo...

For ppl who love to defend the use of words like 'invasion' and 'legitimate concerns', would it be fair to say that we all have legitimate concerns about the invasion of hate & prejudice into our British culture of tolerance and compassion? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #1930s

Don't just tell communities help will eventually arrive. But work with them, listen, empower them to develop real improvements with public support. 12 'Putting Communities First' recommendations: citizen-network.org/library/putt... @cormacrussell.bsky.social

It is estimated that 7-18% of the UK population do not have a smartphone - around 28% for those aged over 75. So digital ID is going to be introduced to make them all 'suspected aliens' to deter ppl who are prepared to die crossing the channel? news.sky.com/story/starme...

Čapek’s play, 'R.U.R.', is both an allegorical indictment of how the rich and powerful in society treat those forced to do the most unrewarding work, and a call to find empathy with others regardless of how we have been conditioned to perceive them: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2023/07/cape...

In 1984, Orwell warned us about a new form of authoritarianism. In 2025, Trump shows us exactly how it works in practice.

There are curious minds that ... Rage at being asked to wear a mask to prevent the spreading of a deadly infectious disease, & cheer the wearing of masks by anonymous 'enforcers' who can arrest and detain people as they please. www.americanprogress.org/article/mask...

First they weaken democracy & take power, Then with power they begin to dismantle democracy altogether. The UK must avoid the fate of the US. www.compassonline.org.uk/publications... @compassoffice.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @citizennetwork.bsky.social

Good traditions are worth preserving, but oppressive customs should go. Build strong communities through mutual respect, And transcend divisiveness with cooperation. Discover the real communitarian approach: citizen-network.org/library/comm... @citizennetwork.bsky.social

The few who commit atrocities, wherever they are, should be punished. But the vast majorities on every side who have not harmed anyone should be able to live in peace.

Using money and disinformation to hijack elections ... Anything Musk & Co can do, Putin's team think they can do better? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

When anyone on the Right is attacked by mentally unstable people, it is open season to target everyone who disagrees with the Right. When Right-wing extremists commit acts of terror, they are recorded by the US Dept of 'Justice' as ‘Non-Existent’: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Is it a time for national mourning, When pomp & ceremony are served up For one who inflicts pain on allies, Tramples on the rule of law, And treats the vulnerable with contempt?

To save our country from those who seek to win power thru lies, manipulation, and scapegoat-hunting, We must save our all-too-fragile democracy. citizen-network.org/library/demo... @citizennetwork.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social sky.social #DemocracySOS

Extremism is on the rise, Authoritarians lurk on the wings of power, Charlatans thrive on lies & manipulation. We urgently need to bolster the social, economic and political foundations of democracy: citizen-network.org/news/democra... #DemocracySOS

The 'populist right' politicians share one tactical stance - blame immigrants for everything, and plan for tax cuts for the superrich. Ever wonder if a plutocratic Faustian pact was made somewhere along the way ... donate to hate-mongers in return for big fiscal gains?

Norway has shown that despite the xenophobic right attracting more support, social democracy can still win power to give people fair, reliable, and effective government: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Fascist intimidation and xenophobic hate are on the rise again, History tells us resistance is the only viable option: thehistorypress.co.uk/article/figh...

Don't say politics is too controversial to teach, Without education for better political understanding, every controversy can be turned into an excuse for scapegoat-bashing, or twisted into a 'reason' for rash & counter-productive policy response. policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/whos-afraid-...

In Brazil, the Supreme Court jails a president who tried to overturn the result of a democratic election. In the US, the Supreme Court serves a president who tried to overturn the result of a democratic election. news.sky.com/story/jair-b...

When an ultra-partisan president lacks compassion, understanding, and basic human decency, can a country expect more or less hate-filled violence to come? abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...

Instead of having micro-debates about the term 'racism', why not concentrate on the problems that are caused by Perceived-Identity Prejudice, as they all need our attention and remedial action: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/09/perc...

Some politicians lose their job because they have not found the right expert to tell them to pay more tax. Other politicians lead the polls even though they have expertly used questionable ways to pay less tax. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

People have seen how Farage's Brexit has done billions of pound of damage to our GDP. Why let his 'Reform' press for more private insurance and wreak havoc to our NHS? niesr.ac.uk/blog/five-ye...

Blame immigrants for everything, & talk up the need to water down financial regulations, facilitating crypto currency frauds and another banking crisis. It's the Trump playbook on sale as 'Reform' in the UK: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are much cheaper, faster, safer to construct & operate than nuclear. So why invest in nuclear when the money could be used to accelerate the generation of renewable energy even more? Not expecting an answer any time soon: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

17 years on from the global financial crisis, we still too rarely hear who were really responsible and why it happened. It's imperative we don't ignore the lessons, lest it happens again ... henry-tam.blogspot.com/2023/03/four...

Will the 'Trump is Supreme' Court rule against the Court of Appeals to safeguard its master's arbitrary tariffs? Or will it dare to rule on the real basis of constitutional analysis and affirm that such powers belong to Congress, not the President? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Many used to say that a written constitution is the best protection for our rights. The US has demonstrated that a written constitution, with a partisan Supreme Court, can also be the most ruthless destroyer of rights. henry-tam.blogspot.com/2019/10/you-...

History reminds us of one constant theme: When power inequalities widen, Those in weaker positions never do well at the not-so-tender mercy of the strong. Economic & political disparities threaten us all. www.amazon.co.uk/Against-Powe...

To the starving women, children, and everyone in Gaza who had no involvement whatsoever with Hamas' vile attacks on Israel, the Israeli govt would like to register a formal shrug. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Job insecurity and pay not matching the costs of living are what really unsettling people. Talk of long term investment-led solutions leave ppl easy prey to hate-filled diversions. Offers should be made of immediate & quality support to gain employment: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/08/nati...

Turning the other cheek is not an option when the other side is deploying troops and flouting the law. Newsom shows how to stand up to aggressors ... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

If the UK govt would set up an asylum application processing centre in France, that would make the small boat channel crossing pointless, and remove this issue from the scapegoat-hunters playbook. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

There are two types of people. Those who are angry that women and children are left to be slaughtered by invading armies. & those who are furious that help is given to anyone seeking asylum from persecution and wars.

For those who keep saying a wealth tax won't work, do have a read of how it has worked in Spain: www.theguardian.com/politics/202... @labourlist.bsky.social

In every community, every neighbourhood, we can learn from and apply the lessons from Together We Can practices that bring people together to raise mutual understanding and develop cooperative problem-solving: citizen-network.org/library/citi...