Peter Rice

Peter Rice

@ricepeterm.bsky.social

Open source software for bioinformatics (EMBOSS); tranSMART software; correspondence chess; bridge 3x a week. German tutor at U3AC. Will rejoice when we rejoinEU. #MakeVotesMatter #FBPE #REJOINEU #FBPR #NHS 3.5% #StandUpToCancer LFC YNWA. No DMs please.

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Peter Rice
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The BBC is set to scrap Radio 4 Extra. 📻 Losing this treasure trove of classic comedy, archive drama, and timeless storytelling would be a massive blow for millions of us. Sign the petition to help save Radio 4 Extra 👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

you.38degrees.org.ukSave Radio 4 ExtraRadio 4 Extra is a fabulous showcase of the BBC's phenomenal archive of radio comedy and drama, fields in which the Corporation is an undoubted pioneer, with a reputation for quality rivals woud envy....
Peter Rice
@ricepeterm.bsky.social

If a police officer is jailed for corruption, their past cases are NOT reviewed. Winston Trew was framed and spent nearly 50 years clearing his name. Sign to back #TrewsLaw 👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ju...

you.38degrees.org.ukJustice for victims of corrupt police officersWinston Trew was framed by a racist and corrupt police officer in 1972. It took nearly 50 years to clear his name. Thirteen people framed by the same officer spent a combined 623 years wrongfully conv...
Peter Rice
@ricepeterm.bsky.social

Big UK banks pocketed £29.2bn in six months while our bills went up! A windfall tax on bank profits would raise £19bn for our schools & NHS. @TheGreenParty's already backing it - sign the petition and tell John Healey to #TaxtheBanks! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

you.38degrees.org.uk#TaxTheBanksYears 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...
Peter Rice
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#BigTech's data centres use as much power as millions of homes and guzzle our water. We need basic rules ⚡ 100% clean power 💧 Zero water waste 🗣️ Local community consent Sign Foxglove's petition to stop data centres harming our communities and environment now. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...

you.38degrees.org.ukBan data centres that harm our communities and climateBig Tech’s giant data centres swallow as much power as millions of homes, guzzle our water, and risk driving up our energy bills - all with zero limits. We need basic rules: ⚡ 100% clean power 💧 Ze...
Peter Rice
@ricepeterm.bsky.social

It's time for a new Charter. Help write it and choose your 6 demands for a better politics. Take the survey here:https://actionnetwork.org/surveys/a-new-charter?source=bluesky&

Peter Rice
@ricepeterm.bsky.social

The Government must honour its manifesto commitment to hold a public consultation on the future of the House of Lords. We're asking peers to support a Bill that would kickstart that process. Please sign the letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/200648/...

secure.unlockdemocracy.org.ukHouse of Lords reformThe Government must honour its manifesto commitment to hold a public consultation on the future of the House of Lords. We're asking peers to support a Bill that would kickstart that process. Please si...
Peter Rice
@ricepeterm.bsky.social

For years, Stephen Lennon has asked supporters to trust him and fund him. A Channel 4 Dispatches investigation, made with HOPE not hate, has raised serious questions about his finances. I’ve added my name calling for a full investigation. Will you? secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/199860/...

secure.hopenothate.org.ukCALL FOR AN HMRC INVESTIGATION INTO STEPHEN LENNONA year-long Channel 4 Dispatches investigation has raised serious questions about Stephen Lennon’s finances. Add your name and call on the Government to refer them to HMRC for investigation.
Peter Rice
@ricepeterm.bsky.social

Two billionaires who live abroad are planning to sidestep the Government's £100,000 cap on overseas donations. It's clear we need to kick big money out of our politics entirely with a donations cap. Please sign the petition. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/194728/...

secure.unlockdemocracy.org.ukIt’s happening again…Two billionaires who live abroad are planning to sidestep the Government's £100,000 cap on overseas donations. It's clear we need to kick big money out of our politics entirely with a donations cap.
Peter Rice
@ricepeterm.bsky.social

Tragically, Jason Arday has died after a vicious press campaign over the last few weeks. The Government must urgently launch an inquiry into the rotten culture of the press, and any role it had in his death. Sign now: hackedoff.org/campaign-actions/demand-an-inquiry-into-the-culture-of-the-press

hackedoff.orgDemand an inquiry into the culture of the pressJason Arday died after being relentlessly hounded by the press. Demand an inquiry into press culture now.

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Compass
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Britain is facing a crisis of trust and power. That's why today we're launching Better! - an alliance to remove the grip on power, wealth and information by the few - and return it to the many - for a better future for all. 🧵1/4

Peter Rice
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Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first item on the new PM’s list. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...

you.38degrees.org.ukDear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-richJust sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first it...
Peter Rice
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It feels like you can’t watch a game of football without wading through annoying gambling ads. 🙄 😡It’s dangerous for young fans, and it puts a stain on the beautiful game. ⚽Find out what you can do about it. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

you.38degrees.org.ukProtect young fans: kick gambling ads out of footballGambling ads are all over football, targeting young fans and risking dangerous addictions. All eyes are on the World Cup - so can you help me get them banned now? We don’t have long!