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Gerard Barnes

@gjbleighno6

Pro : Cats, Wine, Football, EU, Republicanism. Anti : Tory Party, Reform, Brexit, English Exceptionalism, Monarchy, Trump.

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People are missing NHS appointments because Royal Mail is not delivering their letters.

@laverymp.bsky.social is right, it's time to take it back into public ownership

13.03.2026 09:02 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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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 won’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 won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.

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

13.03.2026 09:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stop scanning us all with facial recognition! I just signed a petition to stop the massive rollout of facial recognition surveillance in the UK. The government and shops are starting to scan us without clear laws in place, effectively turning our...

I just signed a petition to stop the rollout of facial recognition surveillance in the UK.

The Government and shops are scanning us without clear laws in place, using our faces like barcodes.

It feels really invasive. Can you take 30 seconds to sign it too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

12.03.2026 18:33 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

The Lords is still a home for cronies and donors. Removing the Hereditary Peers isn’t the end, it’s just the start. Demand a fair, elected second chamber now - sign @electoralreform's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/174863/...

12.03.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

NO!
WTAF!!
NO!
This is INSANE!

12.03.2026 09:37 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2
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British businesses need a better deal with Europe Sign our petition to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and demand a better deal for British businesses trading with Europe

I've just signed a petition calling on the UK government to give British businesses a better deal with Europe. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/single-marke...

11.03.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Where was Farage’s closest aide and Reform UK Welsh leader Nathan Gill heading when he was arrested for taking bribes from Putin’s pal Medvedchuk?

To a Kremlin sponsored conference in Moscow, to talk about the role of crypto currencies in politics

The warnings are there for us all to see

11.03.2026 10:29 πŸ‘ 579 πŸ” 341 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 8
Farage accused of U turn as he says UK should stay out of Iran war

Farage accused of U turn as he says UK should stay out of Iran war

Farage, leading, as usual, by watching which way the crowd is moving and running to the front.

11.03.2026 07:33 πŸ‘ 1479 πŸ” 371 πŸ’¬ 99 πŸ“Œ 24
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Clean Water Now - tell your MP to take action Take action A new water law is coming. Soon, MPs will decide whether to finally clean up our rivers, lakes and seas βˆ’ or let toxic pollution continue unchecked. Right now, sewage, farming pollution an...

I just emailed my MP through the #CleanWaterNow campaign 🌊 calling for a new water law to stop pollution and restore rivers, lakes and seas. Every voice matters – will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/clean...

11.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

after Kemi Badenoch's hapless PMQs performance, Spurs have approached her to manage the men's team

11.03.2026 12:21 πŸ‘ 756 πŸ” 119 πŸ’¬ 42 πŸ“Œ 6
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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

The Lords is still a home for cronies and donors. Removing the Hereditary Peers isn’t the end, it’s just the start. Demand a fair, elected second chamber now - sign @electoralreform's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/174863/...

11.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How much more evidence do we need? The ultra-rich and the governments supporting them will destroy everything for the sake of profit, power and pride. Nothing is precious to them - not human life, not the living world - except their own wealth and status. Our survival depends on resisting them.

10.03.2026 07:26 πŸ‘ 7863 πŸ” 2659 πŸ’¬ 236 πŸ“Œ 144
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Ask your MP to pledge to Stop Rosebank We need as many MPs to pledge to stop this disaster oil field. Use our email tool to ask your MP to pledge their support to Stop Rosebank and ending new oil & gas.

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Ask your MP to Pledge to Stop Rosebank. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...

10.03.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thought I would have gotten used to it by now, but I’m still grappling with the realization of just how stupid the men running this country are.

09.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 24537 πŸ” 5884 πŸ’¬ 1632 πŸ“Œ 433
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦President Zelenskyy: Over the past week, Russia has attacked our country thousands of times – the enemy used nearly 1,750 attack drones, 1,530 guided aerial bombs, and 39 missiles against our people.

08.03.2026 09:56 πŸ‘ 3640 πŸ” 1969 πŸ’¬ 189 πŸ“Œ 112
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08.03.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 19279 πŸ” 5081 πŸ’¬ 714 πŸ“Œ 239
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Zelensky should tell Trump FU for asking for UKR's drone technology b/c Trump has cut off US military aid to UKR, humiliated Zelensky in the WH, said UKR started the war against Russia, said Putin wants peace, & has told Putin in Alaska, "I will help you".

07.03.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 1404 πŸ” 455 πŸ’¬ 136 πŸ“Œ 27

The King is supposed to be visiting the USA *next month*. This is the definition of a diplomatic nightmare. In all seriousness, I would urge him to pull a sickie.

08.03.2026 08:35 πŸ‘ 4635 πŸ” 741 πŸ’¬ 336 πŸ“Œ 55
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My secret life as a cat.

06.03.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 6658 πŸ” 748 πŸ’¬ 59 πŸ“Œ 38
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The irony is physically painful.

07.03.2026 15:07 πŸ‘ 13782 πŸ” 3558 πŸ’¬ 1440 πŸ“Œ 335
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The wealth of the richest 0.00001%.

The multi-billionaires.

It's outrageous.

07.03.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 85 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
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Please join our Patron @peteregan46.bsky.social & call on the UK Government to #EndTheCageAge for hens!

Use our online action to respond to the Government's cages consultation before it closes on Monday: https://bit.ly/3Oou4Hj

If you use the link above, it takes less than 3 mins!β±οΈπŸ”

07.03.2026 19:22 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am frankly more concerned about the apathy of the American public and even more importantly the lack of leadership in the Democratic Party.

This is not a dress rehearsal. Every single American must speak out against this Facist administration.

06.03.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 20254 πŸ” 7921 πŸ’¬ 1087 πŸ“Œ 512
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We need safe and legal routes for refugees.

George Monbiot explains what’s often missing in the debate about asylum seekers and refugees: "My worry is that we end up talking about what's good for us and forget about what's good for people."

07.03.2026 13:20 πŸ‘ 360 πŸ” 94 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amos Goldberg, Professor of Genocide Studies at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem "Yes, it is genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. Jewish history will henceforth be stained"

Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?

07.03.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 346 πŸ” 174 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 5
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Days left to act: Ban cruel cages for hens Right now we have a unique opportunity to stop this industrial-scale torture: The UK government has proposed ending the use of cages for hens, and they have launched an official consultation to ask th...

Can you do me a quick favour today? ✍️

The government is finally asking if they should ban cages for hens in the UK. πŸ”πŸ” Lobbyists are trying to block it, so we need huge numbers to show them that the public wants this ban NOW: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...

07.03.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of Keir Starmer and Donald Trump with headline "Trump's just chosen Britain's next Prime Minister - he's proven Keir Starmer is finished"

Picture of Keir Starmer and Donald Trump with headline "Trump's just chosen Britain's next Prime Minister - he's proven Keir Starmer is finished"

The Express. Openly supporting a foreign power trying to subvert our democracy.

06.03.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 173 πŸ” 54 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 4
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Days left to act: Ban cruel cages for hens Right now we have a unique opportunity to stop this industrial-scale torture: The UK government has proposed ending the use of cages for hens, and they have launched an official consultation to ask th...

Can you do me a quick favour today? ✍️

The government is finally asking if they should ban cages for hens in the UK. πŸ”πŸ” Lobbyists are trying to block it, so we need huge numbers to show them that the public wants this ban NOW: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...

07.03.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let credit unions serve their communities Don’t let outdated laws hold credit unions back.

Credit unions help people access fair, ethical finance. But an outdated law is holding them back.

I’ve signed this petition to update the rules so credit unions can grow and serve more communities.

Sign here πŸ‘‡ party.coop/campaign/com...

07.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Report UKLFI to the Charity Commission Dear Charity Commission,

Use @pscupdates.bsky.social new e-action to report UK Lawyers for Israel to the Charity Commission today: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/uklfi-charit...

07.03.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0