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Strip former Post Office CEO, Paula Vennells, of her CBE due to her role in the wrongful prosecution of 550 Post Office staff as part of the Horizon computer scandal.
Join our campaign: 38d.gs/PostOffice_TW01
#MrBatesVsThePostOffice
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🚨 BREAKING: Paula Vennells will hand back her CBE immediately.
Thank you to the 1,214,891 MILLION of you who signed David's petition.
This is a win for people power but we're not finished yet. Stay tuned for more...
#MrBatesVsThePostOffice
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96% of us told the Govt. not to sell off @Channel4.
But the Culture Secretary is ignoring us & pushing ahead with her privatisation plans anyway.
So thousands of us chipped in to deliver this message to the heart of Westminster, where @NadineDorries can’t miss it… #SaveOurC4
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BREAKING: @coopuk have just confirmed that chlorinated chicken and hormone-pumped beef are "categorically banned" in their supermarkets!
Sign the open letter and tell @asda @Morrisons @LidlGB to do the same: 38d.gs/No_Chlorinated_Chicke…
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David's petition to strip Paula Vennells of her CBE has gone from 1k to nearly 896k in just 5 days.
Hundreds of thousands demanding action will be hard to ignore...but 1 MILLION of us will be even tougher.
Please sign & RT: 38d.gs/PostOffice_TW01
#MrBatesVsThePostOffice
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Lockdown looked very different inside and outside 10 Downing St. #NotLikeMyLockdown
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Earlier today, we went right in the heart of @RishiSunak’s constituency to tell him to #FreezeBillsNotFamilies.
With energy giants like BP and Shell raking in billions, it’s time for a #WindfallTax on their profits to help bring bills down
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We couldn't stand by while the guy who set the rules, then resigned for breaking them, parades around on TV as a "celebrity".
This is for all those who lost loved ones to COVID-19, and the millions who sacrificed so much during the pandemic. @CovidJusticeUK #ImACeleb
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💥 BREAKING: Boris Johnson deliberately misled MPs over #Partygate, the Privileges Committee finds.
⚠️ Rishi Sunak pledged to restore the public’s faith in politics. Tell the PM he MUST block Boris Johnson from becoming an MP at the next election: 38d.gs/BlockBoris_tw
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BREAKING: 65% of voters have a worse view of @RishiSunak for blocking household efficiency funding, including 52% Conservative voters. @JLPartnersPolls for 38D.
Political cost of shambolic energy plan clear. More on @BorisJohnson’s standing, public view & immediate impact🧵👇1/8
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⚡️BREAKING: A majority of Conservative voters now see Boris Johnson as dishonest, as trust in the government declines steeply. That’s the finding of our latest tracking poll on the health of our democracy. Full details → home.38degrees.org.uk/2021/1…
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This Government is disintegrating.
They have NO credibility left.
Demand a #GeneralElectionNow.
👉 38d.gs/GEnow_tw 👈
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As Govt rips up its budget but rows back on energy help, we’re focusing on the real impact on people’s lives.
Our new #CostOfLivingCrisis map shows thousands of such stories. Zoom into your area to see how badly we need a rescue plan for our economy, families & public services.
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#NotLikeMyLockdown shows how different lockdown looked inside and outside No 10. Every single pixel is an image submitted by a member of the public, telling a story of the sacrifice they made. Join the campaign NotLikeMyLockdown.com
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📢Strip former #PostOffice CEO, Paula Vennells, of her CBE due to her role in the wrongful prosecution of Post Office staff in the Horizon computer scandal.
Add your name to our petition - now growing at 1,000 signatures per hour📈38d.gs/PostOffice
#MrBatesVsThePostOffice
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Hey @trussliz, here are three asks for you on your first day in the office as our new #PrimeMinister 👇
Share this video to show solidarity with all those who can’t afford to live through the worst crises in living memory. 1/4 🧵
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RETWEET so everybody knows how powerful their vote is! #GeneralElection17
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You can run to the jungle, @MattHancock, but you can't hide from reality.
We flew a plane above @ImACelebrity's camp with a message from @CovidJusticeUK. A noise complaint suggests it didn't go unheard.
Here's a sneak preview – more to come. #ImACeleb
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NEW: Jeremy Hunt’s constituents are so concerned about the NHS and Cost of Living that if an election was held today, he would lose his seat.
Read more about our latest polling👇
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024… @Survation
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Remember Dominic Cummings's lockdown trip to Barnard Castle to "test his eyesight"? 👀
Bereaved families haven't forgotten.
Ahead of Cummings's appearance at the #CovidInquiry, we're with @CovidJusticeUK at the castle to remember all those we lost – and we demand ANSWERS.
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310,000 people have signed the petition urging @walkerscrisps to ditch plastic packaging but so far they have not listened - so 38 Degrees members are sending their crisp packets back to Walkers. Find out more here: 38dgs.org.uk/packetinwalkers #PacketInWalkers
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Let's send the message loud and clear: our NHS workers deserve fair pay and decent working conditions. Share if you've got their back 💙
#NHSStrike #FairPayForNursing #NursesStrike #AmbulanceStrike
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The Royal Family owns 1.4% of the UK's land. That's why 100,000 of us are calling on them to rewild that land to help tackle the climate crisis. 🌍🌳🦅
On Saturday, our campaign partners @wildcardrewild & @ChrisGPackham delivered that message straight to Buckingham Palace:
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💥 Our petition to strip ex-Post Office CEO, Paula Vennells, of her CBE has gained 376,200 signatures in 4 days, and is currently growing at 18k signatures per hour.
Help us get to 400k ✏️ 38d.gs/PostOffice
#MrBatesVsThePostOffice
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🚨 It’s official: tonight, Conservative MPs will vote on whether they have confidence in the Prime Minister to continue leading the country.
But we want to make sure that we, the public, have our say. So, do you have confidence in the Prime Minister?
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Members of the Muslim community handing out tea and coffee to the police officers protecting them OR Stephen Yaxley-Lennon taking a break from inciting racist violence online to top up his tan in Cyprus.
We know who represents the Britain we're proud of.
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This #EarthDay we're holding @BorisJohnson to account for his climate promises ahead of today's Leaders Summit on Climate, & we've plastered our message on the front of the Washington Post to ask @POTUS to help.
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This image of the PM partying is made up of photos of people who stayed home to save lives - many making huge sacrifices to do so. The contrast couldn’t be more stark. We’re not ready to “move on” from Partygate.
Join the campaign: notlikemylockdown.com
#NotLikeMyLockdown
ALT Image is a photomosaic of one of the photographs from the Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties during lockdown, showing Boris Johnson cheerfully raising a glass in a room of people. Every tile of the mosaic is a photo of someone who followed lockdown rules. There is a black border at the top and bottom of the photo, with white text at the top which says, “Lockdown looked very different inside and outside Number 10.” The 38 Degrees logo is in the bottom left corner.
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🚨 NHS waiting lists ROSE despite @RishiSunak's promise to cut them.
This shows in the clearest possible terms how the Government's neglect of the NHS is putting lives at risk.
Prime Minister, we're watching. Instead of making empty promises, give our NHS the funding it needs.
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People and families crossing the Channel deserve protection, not punishment. Over 100,000 people have signed the open letter to you @pritipatel. Here is their message:
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It’s up to you, @RishiSunak
In just over 2 weeks, millions of us will be hit by a 54% rise in our energy bills. The Chancellor could do more to tackle this crisis, but he’s choosing not to.
So we’re launching #SendItToRishi to show him exactly what he's costing us.
🧵1/10
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This didn’t look like our lockdowns. A 🧵 of the images people have submitted to @38degrees - which show the heartbreaking contrast between what was happening inside and outside No 10 (add yours here 38d.gs/NotLikeMyLockdown )
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Syrian refugees get truth out on social media about their experiences on the Isle of Bute. RETWEET to Celebrate.
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This week we’ve had a lot of people get in touch to ask if @Jacob_Rees_Mogg was right when he said that the only petitions that "count" are the ones on the official gov website. So here's a thread with everything you need to know about online #petitions.📝 (1/7)
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Today we remember all those whose deaths could have been prevented.
We're with @CovidJusticeUK outside the Covid Inquiry's first evidence session, because bereaved families' voices MUST be heard if we are to learn from the tragedy of the pandemic.
#OurStoriesSaveLives
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The 38 Degrees community has a message for NHS workers: WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.
Almost 50,000 people have signed this letter supporting our hard-working NHS heroes, who are being forced to strike for fair pay. Let's make it 100,000.
38d.gs/strike_tw_03
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140K people told the Govt to guarantee that NHS staff from the EU can stay in the UK. RETWEET if you agree #NHS
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1 in 4 of us are waiting for vital NHS procedures.
It’s a national emergency, yet @RishiSunak is blaming everyone but himself.
This is HIS problem, and HIS responsibility. We must hold HIM to account 👇
38d.gs/NHSWaitingTW01
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Why is the King profiting from our NHS & charities?
Tell the Royals to stop this now: 38d.gs/royalsnhs_x
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Over 317,000 members of the public are asking #KarenBradley to refer Murdoch’s Sky takeover bid to Ofcom. #bbcqt link.38degrees.org.uk/sign
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This latest news that @RishiSunak also vetoed plans to more than double energy bill rebate to help struggling families begs the question:
Does he have ANY idea how hard life is for people right now? 4/8
38d.gs/Rebate
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Have you seen this picture @trussliz and @RishiSunak?
Our NHS is in crisis and this is the result. An 87-year-old lying in agony in the cold and rain for 15 HOURS.
You want to lead this country - what are you going to do to make sure this never happens again?
What has become of our country?
How a frail elderly man was forced to wait 15 hours outside for an ambulance after a fall is today’s @DailyMirror front page.
Spending squeezes and neglect have plunged ambulance services into crisis.
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Not sure who to vote for this election? Take the quiz to find out which party lines up best with your beliefs: link.38degrees.org.uk/GEQUIZ
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Re-instate @GaryLineker to #motd! Add your name to @DailyMirror’s new petition calling on @bbc to stand against political interference. Please sign and RT to #BringBackGary you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio…
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The scenes at the Cenotaph today are a direct result of Suella Braveman’s dangerous and divisive words.
It’s well past time for Rishi to #SackSuella
Add your name & RT: brnw.ch/21wEmmn
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Happy 100th birthday to our @BBC! 🎂
Over the past week, thousands of our community members have shared what our beloved broadcaster means to them. Here are a few of the heartfelt messages 💌
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No BBC is a scary thought. Please sign the petition to protect it: 38d.gs/1Qr55vM
#BacktheBBC
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We’re lighting up Liverpool with a message for Labour Party Conference: with millions of us at risk this winter, the ultra-rich must pay their fair share! A tiny 2% tax on assets over £10m would raise £24 BILLION for services for everyday people #TenMillionTax #LabourConference
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Liz Truss lasted just 44 days as PM, and did major lasting damage to our economy in that time.
We CANNOT let her put her mates into lifelong positions in the Lords ❌
👉 38d.gs/TrussHonours_tw2 👈
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Today is #NationalStressAwarenessDay. Here are 10 tips to help you de-stress. Retweet if they help you!
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🎉BREAKING: The £250,000 cap on environmental fines has been scrapped.
Water companies can now face limitless fines for dumping sewage into our waterways 🔥
This was possible thanks to everyone who responded to DEFRA’s consultation - another victory for #PeoplePower.
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NEW ENERGY POLL: With @BorisJohnson @RishiSunak & @KwasiKwarteng rushing to create a plan to secure our energy supply, snap research by JLPartnersPolls for 38 Degrees shows Brits overwhelmingly back green solutions to the crisis.
THREAD 1/9 🧵👇
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@ChrisGPackham A man was jailed recently after he brought cats on website Gumtree to use as bait for dog fighting. That's why nearly 200k ppl have signed a petition calling on @gumtree to stop the sale of live animals. Pls can you show your support & RT! 38d.gs/pets
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A wise bear always keeps a marmalade sandwich in his hat in case of emergency.
And a wise Govt would keep ticket offices open – whether in case of emergency, tech issues, or accessibility needs.
Agree? 38d.gs/TicketOffices_tw3
PS. Yes, Paddington is one of those facing closure.
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@TrussLiz & @KwasiKwarteng: the real impact of your #MiniBudget
We commissioned @Survation to run an MRP poll to break down the devastating consequences of the Govt’s disastrous mini budget on people across the country's 632 constituencies.
Follow for the results 👇
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.@BorisJohnson is defending his government’s choice to run the disastrous and expensive test and trace system. @GoodLawProject have started a petition telling him to stop appointing his mates to top jobs - sign it now! #TestAndTrace 38d.gs/StopHiringYourMatesBo…
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#refugeeswelcome here | print this poster and put it in a window so the govt' knows we welcome refugees
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Millions of us are facing a #CostOfLivingCrisis. @RishiSunak could use Wednesday’s Spring Statement to help.
We’ve worked with @Survation, to analyse how UK adults in 632 constituencies are being impacted by rising costs. Yes, 632. And they’re in this thread…
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Thoughts and support are with the victims and their loved ones after the terrible scenes in Iraq. #IStandWithIraq
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Knock knock, who’s there? Today, three-year-old Kingsley delivered a message to @trussliz that she simply can’t ignore:
Families need more help to survive the cost of living crisis - and 404,790 of us are behind him.
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"Don't play fast and loose with the BBC". Sir David Attenborough's message to Government today. RT if you agree!
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A Lordship for Boris Johnson's nepo-dad?
After resigning in disgrace, he shouldn't be nominating anyone, let alone his family members.
Sign if you agree: 38d.gs/tw_boris_nepodad
theguardian.com/politics/202…
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Quick reminder of what public actually wanted from the strategy:
👉86% support grants for home insulation - including 79% Conservative voters.
👉83% back more onshore wind, including 4/5 Conservative voters. 76% also support expansion IN THEIR AREA. 3/8
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🐝Excellent news for our bees!🐝 Today @michaelgove has backed the ban on bee-killing pesticides! RT to celebrate!
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In honour of Sir David Attenborough’s 95th birthday today, we’re sending him a huge birthday message - and calling on the UK government to really deliver the green future that he has called for.
Will you join us? 💚
38d.gs/HappyBirthday_SirDavi…
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Royal Mail have asked people to use envelopes when posting crisp packets - keep posting, but use an envelope. #packetinwalkers
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"Don't play fast and loose with the BBC". Sir David Attenborough's message to Government today. RT if you agree!
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Who else agrees that a lettuce banner isn’t quite as intimidating as burning down hotels with human beings inside?
What happened last night was not funny. Far-left activists disrupted the event, which then had to be stopped for security reasons.
This is done to intimidate people and suppress free speech. I won't stand for it.
Would we see the same reaction if the activists were far-right?
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ENOUGH of one rule for us and another rule for them.
If Suella Braverman is found to have broken the ministerial code (again 👀), she must be sacked.
Let’s send a clear message to the PM 👇
38d.gs/SuellaCode_tw
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MEGA THREAD 🧵
@RishiSunak, here's the real-life impact of the #CostOfLivingCrisis.
We commissioned a @Survation poll to break down the consequences of the cost of living crisis for people across the country's 631 constituencies.
The results are nothing short of devastating.
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Only people power can stop the dangerous #TTIP deal. Together we can. Sign the petition: nitter.app/SarahHoltam/status/634… 38d.gs/1UVhGZh
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🐝Gove backs ban on bee-killing pesticides! More than a million @38_Degrees members campaigned for this over 5 years. People power works! home.38degrees.org.uk/2017/1…
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.@BorisJohnson: You can’t clap for our NHS workers one minute, and then freeze their pay the next. We won’t stand for it.
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Former sub-postmaster Alan Bates has given his verdict on the compensation offer: 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹.
The British public has been loud and clear in demanding justice for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal.
The fight must go on: 38d.gs/FairCompensation_tw
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Spotted! Ad van paid for by 38 Degrees members in @theresa_may constituency Maidenhead today! #nhswintercrisis
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.@AnnieAshton2705 lost her husband to a gambling-related suicide.
Today she handed in a petition signed by close to 90k people who agree the Govt's delay on publishing the Gambling Act white paper in unacceptable, especially in the #CostOfLiving crisis. We need action now.
ALT A white, brown-haired woman wearing a colourful dress and beige cardigan is standing in front of a black door with number 10 on it - 10 Downing Street. She is holding a large box with text printed at the front: 87,590 say stop gambling suicides, release the white paper.
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The energy strategy is a mess: nothing to tackle soaring energy bills & ignores quick, cheap & green solutions like onshore wind and home insulation.
@BorisJohnson and @RishiSunak are to blame. Think they should rewrite? Sign the urgent petition now 8/8
38d.gs/energy_plan_twt
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The NHS has saved countless lives from famous scientists to newborn babies.
Retweet if the NHS saved you or a loved one too.
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Britain’s #hedgehogs are in serious decline. Will you RETWEET to spread the word? Click here for tips to help them! bit.ly/1EUMvmb
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WOW! The Govt has just rejected ANOTHER request to use bee-killing pesticides.
Congrats 38D members. #savethebees
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BREAKING: The gov't have said they'll introduce a bottle deposit scheme! Great news for our environment and the 320,000 of us who signed @sascampaigns petition!
RETWEET to celebrate
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