This is Labour’s poll tax. Its tuition fees. It is - as Iraq was for Blair - the moral stain that will mark Starmer’s government and the party for years to come. Severely disabled people are going to be starved, isolated and degraded. No Labour MP who backs this will be forgiven.

Elon Musk’s X stands to benefit financially if the UK govt pulls £800m tax on US tech firms to appease Trump. X, Facebook, Instagram get pay-off for supporting Trump, paid by welfare cuts in the UK. What would Trump demand next? UK on bended knees, behaving like the 51st state.

If it weren't for Brexit, Rachel Reeves would have another £50 billion in her purse; plenty enough to boost the NHS, welfare, and infrastructure, and allow for some tax cuts. What a happier and more optimistic Britain that would be. That's the price of the delusional idiocy of Brexit. #RejoinEU

This starter pack is growing! We are on dangerous waters: pandemic, the rise of fascism, social inequality, corporate takeover, racism, fascism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, environmental devastation, genocide, war, etc. Social justice is our only hope, and we want and need real change.

The anti-Musk poster campaign in London: a growing backlash London's public transport network has become a canvas for unauthorised posters targeting Elon Musk @gemmagould.bsky.social

Brick Lane, London E1

Today, we honour Ondine. Every post we share on #LongCovidAwarenessDay is dedicated to our co-founder, friend, inspiration & relentless advocate, Ondine Sherwood. Her passion, determination, & unwavering fight for recognition & support have left an indelible mark on the world.

Today is #LongCovidAwarenessDay over 3.1 million are suffering in the UK. Why do Labour not mention this, the real cause of high sickness absence levels? Why does neither Phillipson or Reeves talk about this? Disabled people are taking the blame for mishandling of IPC. #covidisairborne

#LongCovidAwarenessDay @longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidadvoc.com @toolongcovid.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @covidtoolbox.bsky.social @marcusfitzsimons.bsky.social @embers7.bsky.social @covidsolidarity.bsky.social

LONG COVID AWARENESS DAY 2025 Campaign Film LONG COVID 'HIJACK' DAY 2024 (3:00 - March 2025) vimeo.com/1065860579 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqIx...

LONG COVID AWARENESS DAY 2025 A SCIENTIST . AN ARTIST . A FATHER (Short documentary - 16:30 - Oct. 2024) vimeo.com/1017483971 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx7...

Ondine worked tirelessly for the #LongCovid community. RIP Ondine 😥

📢 The UK government is talking about making HUGE cuts to disabled people’s social security. Disabled people are already three times more likely to face hunger, and these cuts risk pushing even more people to food banks.

All Labour MPs have reportedly been called in to Downing Street for talks with Starmer about the expected disability benefits cuts. If you have a Labour MP, this is the time to email them. Tell them your objections. Tell them your experience.

Such a loss💔

“That a Labour government is seemingly willing to sacrifice poor and disabled people’s benefits in order to protect the wealthy and healthy from paying a bit more tax feels at best perverse and, at worst, a betrayal.” My col. in tomorrow’s paper. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Morning all, wherever you are take care and stay safe in the storm 🥰🤗🫶

Historian of fascism here. It was a Nazi salute and a very belligerent one too.

I've kept the news off today as I did not want to see any of the clownshow. Decided it was a fitting day to watch this film by @asifkapadia.bsky.social. A warning to us all #2073

The PIP review form saga continues: Activity 1 - Preparing & making food Things they dont consider: carrying items bending to use the oven So when I carry something heavy & inevitably drop it as my wrist dislocates or I bend over to put something in the oven and my hips sublux that isnt a problem

One day my dear friends, one day 🙏🥰

Happy new year everyone. All the best for 2025 🎉🥰

“When you’re raped there is shame, and it’s not for us to have shame, it’s for them. It’s true that I hear lots of women, and men, who say you’re very brave. I say it’s not bravery, it’s a will and determination to change society” - Gisèle. What a woman.

Morning all, hope you are doing ok? Everywhere is so busy with people shopping right now and this time of year can be a struggle for many. Sending hugs to anyone who needs one 🥰🤗

If you’re applying for PIP, the charity Turn2Us has launched The PIP Tool: a free guide to navigate the benefits process. Their goal “is to make sure you know your rights and can afford what you need to enjoy life fully.” Share widely! pip.turn2us.org.uk

Benjamin Zephaniah on his refusal to accept an OBE. 'No way Mr Blair, no way Mrs Queen. I am profoundly anti-empire.' Today marks one year since he passed away. A man of integrity. Rest in power.

Feeling seasonal, have a lovely evening🌲

Something fundamentally wrong with the world

In April, I was ‘disappeared’ from air at LBC. It was a disorienting, distressing & isolating experience. Unknown to me, 1 listener, a respected scientist, began an unprecedented petition to express his concern. 40,000 of you signed it. I’d never met that listener - until... @davidpnoble.bsky.social

Absolutely this👇. This appalling rhetoric is on the increase and its sickening. I am so fed up of seeing disabled people stigmatised🤬 #DisabilityRights

Good morning 🌞 .I haven't been around here much for the last few days as not been feeling well. How are you all? I woke up this morning really wanting to see the sea. Take care and have a great day 🥰

UK economic policy.

Lovely freebirds, I've started a blocklist. Feel free to check or subscribe (with trlhe caveat that it's based on my judgement in some cases) ♥️ Let's keep the trash where it belongs 🗑 bsky.app/profile/did:...

As Janey Godley's hearse passed through Edinburgh today, fans held banners and flags emblazoned with phrases the comedian was known for

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Thanks Lou. It was more than a year of harassment from Phil who sought me out and refused any kind of dialogue and proof. There was offensive racist subtext as well. When he finally did apologise, thanks to a third-party intervening, people said well done to him. A total dickhead.

Stocking filler idea for that “friend”, member of family or colleague who continues to believe the hype

Right a lot of people are asking how to leave you know where safely. I have done a little digging and come up with this guide on how to do so. I am posting it here as a 🧵 Please note I am not endorsing any of the paid for or free tools suggested in this thread Here goes: /1

Happy Thursday morning all, it's almost the weekend, how are you doing? With the nights getting darker earlier I am going to put up some fairy lights and a tree at the weekend to bring more light and sparkle into the house. Have a good day 🥰☕🫖

Absolutely this #DisabilityRights

I missed this yesterday 👇

Morning lovely people of Bluesky. I had car trouble yesterday but sorted out now 🤞 Hope you're all doing ok. Have a lovely day 🥰☕🫖

Classic ableist troll with the usual bile, well said Joe 👏🔥#DisabilityRights

On 6 December we're excited to release our charity single #UniversalChild in support of the vital work of @savechildrenuk.bsky.social. Here's a little explainer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I43... Thanks so much if you can help us reach our #JustGiving target here: justgiving.com/page/marshfa... ❤️

Hey peeps. We boosted an account yesterday @meeshlwills.bsky.social but something got my Spidey sense tingling. It turns out it's a fake scammer account of one on X with the same handle. Lily and I called them out and guess what.. deactivated today. No doubt they'll be back with a different handle

Morning blueskyers, how are you all? We had a lot of rain and a momentary power cut, hope you are managing ok in the stormy weather🥰

If you remember Tara from Twitter she is here 🦋. Tara is so lovely and a great person to follow 🫶 @tinks-tara.bsky.social

It’s yours truly in print for the wonderful @centralbylines.bsky.social If you like this article do download the app just go to your App Store and search for Bylines Network. It’s free no paywalls it’s news for the people by the people straight to your phone centralbylines.co.uk/lifestyle/bo...