Pirate Party UK

The results are in! Our candidate Nathan Griffiths received 58 votes :D An excellent result which we hope to build on top of in future elections. Huge thanks to Nathan and his hearties for the unbelievable effort they put in - the booty is all yours for the taking!

Policy proposal by a member of PPUK: Amend the Railways Bill to classify Great British Rail as a common carrier, creating a statutory duty of care that covers consequential harm to passengers.

The current EU Regulation (1371/2007) is a decent model: if the carrier does not communicate re-routing options within 100 minutes of scheduled departure, passengers can organize alternative travel and claim reimbursement. It also covers assistance to passengers injured in accidents.

Policy proposal by a member of PPUK: Amend the Railways Bill to classify Great British Rail as a common carrier, creating a statutory duty of care that covers consequential harm to passengers.

That would mean operators would be liable for missed appointments, health impacts, and other demonstrable losses caused by cancellations or delays. Damages would not be limited to just ticket refunds, and a small claims fast-track would make them accessible without needing a lawyer.

It's my pleasure to announce our first candidate, Nathan Griffiths! Nathan currently handles our Instagram account and will be running in Burgess Hill North, West Sussex. Of course, we hope to field even more candidates before the submission deadline of April 9 (in 6 days).

We've (finally) sorted out our social media accounts, so here they are in a nice list for you. x.com/_PiratePartyUK tech.lgbt/@pirate_part... bsky.app/profile/ukpi... www.facebook.com/PiratePartyUK/ www.reddit.com/r/PiratePart... www.instagram.com/ukpirateparty/

The recent supreme court ruling on gender identity has started to take effect. The BBC reports that trans women will likely be barred from women-only candidate shortlists. Our government seems dead set on reversing progress.

For once, good news! The court has just ruled that the Apple encryption case involving the UK Government should not be held in secret. This transparency gives hope for a free society empowered by technology, in spite of the recent moves made by our government to compromise our privacy.

The Government's decision to ignore a robust, six‐year Ombudsman investigation is not just bureaucratic bungling—it's a colossal waste of money. It's yet another example of them following the #MAGA playbook. If you're going to have an Ombudsman, use them! #Accountability #WastedFunds

Women born in the 1950s have contributed tirelessly to our communities, only to be let down when their rights were ignored. It’s unacceptable that such dedicated contributors are left uncompensated. #StatePension #Fairness

The Government's decision to ignore a robust, six‐year Ombudsman investigation is not just bureaucratic bungling—it's a colossal waste of money. It's yet another example of them following the #MAGA playbook. If you're going to have an Ombudsman, use them! #Accountability #WastedFunds

LibGen is often used to share research and books openly. AI companies scraping those same works for profit raises real concerns. Creators put in thousands of hours writing, proofreading, and self-publishing. We must protect both open access and fair compensation.

We’re calling for accountability from AI developers. If creators—especially self-published authors—never see compensation, then the promise of open libraries rings hollow—ethical licensing, open collaboration, and revenue-sharing need to be on the table.

LibGen is often used to share research and books openly. AI companies scraping those same works for profit raises real concerns. Creators put in thousands of hours writing, proofreading, and self-publishing. We must protect both open access and fair compensation.

At Pirate Party UK, we champion free culture and transparency. Still, letting AI firms train on unpaid work from LibGen—and then monetize it—can wipe out earnings for smaller authors. It’s not just about access; it’s about ethics and livelihoods.

Shell’s lawsuit against Greenpeace is a textbook SLAPP – a bullying tactic meant to silence dissent, not secure justice. Abuse of legal power happens globally, and we won’t stand for it. #AntiSLAPP #FreeSpeech

From Shell’s intimidation to the $660M SLAPP targeting Greenpeace in the US, these cases highlight a disturbing trend: legal threats used to stifle activism. Our voices deserve protection everywhere. #GlobalJustice #FreeExpression

Shell’s lawsuit against Greenpeace is a textbook SLAPP – a bullying tactic meant to silence dissent, not secure justice. Abuse of legal power happens globally, and we won’t stand for it. #AntiSLAPP #FreeSpeech

SLAPP suits aren’t just a US problem. In the UK, cases like the one against Zahawi’s lawyer and even the Prigozhin affair show our legal system is being exploited to muzzle critics. #UKPolitics #StopSLAPPs

Reforming PIP is an attack on our most vulnerable. Labour’s plan targets disabled people and those most in need of support, not fraudsters who cheat our system. #ProtectPIP #PiratePartyUK

With Universal Credit overpayments running at an estimated 12.4%, tackling fraud could save billions without harming the disabled. Let’s focus on the real culprits rather than the weakest in our society.

Reforming PIP is an attack on our most vulnerable. Labour’s plan targets disabled people and those most in need of support, not fraudsters who cheat our system. #ProtectPIP #PiratePartyUK

While HMRC lost an estimated £5.5bn to tax evasion in 2022-23 (and likely much more in reality accord to PAC), the government hell bent on saving £6bn by cutting support for those already struggling to make ends meet.

The Approved Judgment in GB News v Ofcom lays bare a dangerous precedent: when MPs step into news roles, they blur the critical line between impartial journalism and partisan commentary. #PiratePartyUK #GBNews

No MP should ever occupy a role in professional or mainstream media. Their presence at the news desk inevitably distorts the democratic process by compromising unbiased information. #PiratePartyUK #MediaIndependence

The Approved Judgment in GB News v Ofcom lays bare a dangerous precedent: when MPs step into news roles, they blur the critical line between impartial journalism and partisan commentary. #PiratePartyUK #GBNews

This isn’t just a technical breach—it’s a fundamental threat to democracy. Mixing news with politician-led commentary turns objective reporting into partisan propaganda. #PiratePartyUK #Democracy

The Approved Judgment in GB News v Ofcom lays bare a dangerous precedent: when MPs step into news roles, they blur the critical line between impartial journalism and partisan commentary. #PiratePartyUK #GBNews