Terence Bermingham

Terence Bermingham

@tpbermingham.bsky.social

Season ticket holder at Fulham FC and member at Surrey County Cricket Club. What else do you need to know?

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Terence Bermingham
@tpbermingham.bsky.social

#BigTech's data centres use as much power as millions of homes and guzzle 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...
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@tpbermingham.bsky.social

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...
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@tpbermingham.bsky.social

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!
Terence Bermingham
@tpbermingham.bsky.social

Royals have 23 palaces & luxury residences, 700 servants & a combined personal wealth £2 billion The King paid no inheritance tax on £650+ million he inherited from his mother The royals are exempt from employment, environmental & housing laws

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@tpbermingham.bsky.social

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x.comYasmina on X: "Someone send this to JD Vance before he goes on another rant about 'mismanaged' European allies. Alexander Stubb just reminded the world that the Nordics own the Top 10 lists for justice, clean government free from corruption and equality. While Trump and JD Vance are busy https://t.co/FOHY6vUr3k" / XSomeone send this to JD Vance before he goes on another rant about 'mismanaged' European allies. Alexander Stubb just reminded the world that the Nordics own the Top 10 lists for justice, clean government free from corruption and equality. While Trump and JD Vance are busy https://t.co/FOHY6vUr3k

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky. Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock. CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.

bbc.co.ukITV in talks to sell television business to SkyThe talks focus on ITV's Media and Entertainment division, which include its TV channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

We all value ‘the rule of law’. But whose law & rules? Corporations/Rich v Masses. The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few. A few crumbs are thrown to pacify the masses but these are concessions and can be withdrawn. See the linked article.

leftfootforward.orgNothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-richThe law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
Terence Bermingham
@tpbermingham.bsky.social

Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

you.38degrees.org.ukSave NHS dentistry now!I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...

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Tax Justice UK
@taxjusticeuk.bsky.social

🚨BREAKING!🚨 30+ of the world's leading economists have written a letter backing calls for a wealth tax on the super-rich. Among those backing the call are the internationally renowned Thomas Piketty, José Antonio Ocampo, Jayati Ghosh, and Ha-Joon Chang. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/business/202...

theguardian.comStarmer and Reeves should prepare UK for wealth tax, say top economistsPM could raise ‘tens of billions’ while positioning Britain as progressive, say Thomas Piketty and others
Terence Bermingham
@tpbermingham.bsky.social

Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

you.38degrees.org.ukProtect Cash ISAsRumours are swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 - after meeting with a group of bank executives. [1] Cash ISAs (individual savings accounts) ar...

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The Grumbler
@thegrumbler.bsky.social

🏏 New County Cricket newsletter. Pls share and enjoy 🟣 Championship returns 🟢 Blast reaches halfway 🟠 Signings for Hants, Yorks, Gloucs 🔴 Middx sack Johnson and appoint Vilas 🔵 Yorks all-rounder moves to Warks 🟡 Schedule rows rumble on countycricket.substa...

countycricket.substack.comNo 159, June 22: The Grumbler's County Cricket Newsletter🟣 Championship returns 🟢 Blast reaches halfway 🟠 Signings for Hants, Yorks, Gloucs 🔴 Middx sack Johnson and appoint Vilas 🔵 Yorks all-rounder moves to Warks🟡 Schedule rows rumble on

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

The UK is in decline where money wields power. Normal people toil and are just voting fodder. Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich. Must end political corruption

leftfootforward.orgWhy the UK is a two-tier society where money wields powerLaws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

Metro Bank plans £60m bonus for bosses, irrespective on performance. Ultimately paid by high charges to customers, staff/wage cuts, branch closures. Govt removed cap on bankers' bonus. Govts tells workers wage rises are inflationary but silence on exec remuneration, dividends, share buybacks.

news.sky.comMetro Bank faces backlash over £60m share bonanza for bossesThe proxy adviser ISS has urged investors in Metro Bank to oppose a new share award plan which could deliver up to £60m to senior executives over five years, Sky News learns.

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

Widow, 72, charged £330 by British Gas HomeCare to tighten leaky tap. People fleeced everyday by corporations and their execs living in leafy suburbs - just look at energy, water, rail, mail, banking, insurance, transport, internet. Politicians punish the poor, old, sick and disabled.

thisismoney.co.ukWidow, 72, charged £330 by British Gas HomeCare to fix leaky tapA dripping tap need cost no more than a couple of pence to fix. But 72-year-old widow Linda Gresham was charged more than £200 by British Gas.

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

As we celebrate 80 years after VE Day: Fascism and far-right is on the rise, stoking hatred. War clouds hang as megalomaniacs want to redraw borders. Hard-won social rights are being lost. Poverty, deprivation and intolerance are on the rise. Don't let their sacrifices be in vain.

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

Thames Water Prospective Private Equity Owner KKR Donated $1m to Trump Inauguration. Business model: profiteering, price hikes, low investment, high leverage, asset-stripping, excessive returns. In US KKR group sanctioned 217 times, fined $678m for anti-social practices. Can't address water woes.

desmog.comThames Water’s Prospective New Owner Donated $1 Million to Trump’s InaugurationThe U.S. private equity firm KKR, which has been selected as the ‘preferred bidder’ for the takeover of Thames Water, gave a seven-figure sum to Donald Trump’s inauguration committee, DeSmog can repor...

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

No 10 rethinking winter fuel payment cut after election slump. "Rethinking" won't do. Must restore WFP. End two-child benefit cap, disability benefit cut, snooping on benefit claimants' bank accounts. Compensate 1950s born women. End energy,/water profiteering. Cut taxes on the poor. Tax the rich.

theguardian.comNo 10 rethinking winter fuel payment cut after Labour slump in local electionsExclusive: government fears further electoral losses from unpopular policy as well as from planned £5bn of benefits cuts

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Inequality News
@inequalitynews.bsky.social

This makes no sense. The company is effectively insolvent. Govt should be able to buy it back for a nominal £1 with no compensation to the greedy shareholders and kleptocratic bosses who've looted it to death. Govt should also clawback money from these crooks. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

theguardian.comTreasury threatens Defra with £4bn bill if Thames Water nationalisedExclusive: Treasury threat an example of ‘scare tactics’ to help force through private sector deal, sources suggest

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The Cricketer
@thecricketer.com

"He's had to bite his tongue, he's had to redouble his efforts when shunned, he's had to decline financial opportunities in franchise cricket, he's had to show he can excel with different balls, formats and pitches" | @georgedobell.bsky.social

thecricketer.comSam Cook: An England call-up earned and deserved | The CricketerGeorge Dobell: Sam Cook has had to bite his tongue, he's had to redouble his efforts when shunned and he's had to decline financial opportunities in franchise cricket

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

NatWest profits soar 36% as full privatisation looms. After the 2007-08 crash UK govt bailed it out for £46bn. Tory/Labour sale of shares expected to recoup £25bn. Another state subsidy to the City/rich. Natwest could have become UK's public bank to revive the economy, but govts lack vision.

theguardian.comNatWest profits soar by 36% as full privatisation loomsGovernment stake reduced to under 2% as bank’s profit of £1.8bn beats analyst forecasts by £200m