1/ Privatisation of the energy by the Government makes this a political issue not. Pressuring politicians and political parties may be more effective than the don't pay campaign. Ultimately we want a political solution renationalisation. Don't pay isn't about that. #dontpayuk
https://twitter.com/ADifferentNarr1/status/1556228754787147778
2/ The question then becomes: "what's the best way of pressuring politicians"?
In this sense, the don't the dispersed nature of the private action urged by #dontpayuk is, in a sense the very opposite of the sustained collective pressure needed to secure policy change.
In this sense, the don't the dispersed nature of the private action urged by #dontpayuk is, in a sense the very opposite of the sustained collective pressure needed to secure policy change.
3/ Simply trying to hurt the finances of energy companies - which can be bailed out by government politicians - is both risky and misdirected energy. There is a real chance it will make no difference except to negatively impact the people refusing to pay.
4/ When Unions go on strike, they provide financial support, resources and representation to striking workers. What does #dontpayuk offer?
5/ Vapid assurances by anonymous people who are worried enough about the consequences of their campaign that they refuse to reveal their own names. #dontpayuk
6/6 Finally, it is telling that #dontpayuk were willing to sit down for puff-piece interviews by the BBC and Telegraph but not for a more balanced article by the big issue. Very bad indeed.
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