Amanda Peters
@abergirl2011.bsky.social
My current jigsaw= Kids, Wales, politics, work, West Yorkshire.
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Important piece from the Prime Minister.
Today, Labour introduces legislation to scrap the two child limit and pave the way for the largest reduction in child poverty in a single parliament.
A pro-learning, anti-poverty policy that backs working families.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Today, Labour introduces legislation to scrap the two child limit and pave the way for the largest reduction in child poverty in a single parliament.
A pro-learning, anti-poverty policy that backs working families.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Keir Starmer: What Isla, 9, taught me about child poverty
The Prime Minister sets out what his Government is doing to tackle child poverty, amid rising pressure over his leadership
inews.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Important piece from the Prime Minister.
Today, Labour introduces legislation to scrap the two child limit and pave the way for the largest reduction in child poverty in a single parliament.
A pro-learning, anti-poverty policy that backs working families.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Today, Labour introduces legislation to scrap the two child limit and pave the way for the largest reduction in child poverty in a single parliament.
A pro-learning, anti-poverty policy that backs working families.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
I really enjoy the New World, but having to read some of the unfunny, unfair, anti Starmer crap from Steve Anglesey this week really irritates me. Not sure what the hierarchy in editorship is, but can't @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social give him a kick up the backside?
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January 8, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I really enjoy the New World, but having to read some of the unfunny, unfair, anti Starmer crap from Steve Anglesey this week really irritates me. Not sure what the hierarchy in editorship is, but can't @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social give him a kick up the backside?
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Five years ago today, Donald Trump urged his supporters to attack Congress and the Capitol over a proven lie. More than 140 police officers were injured.
Trump then pardoned the attackers.
He betrayed his oath and his country, and we won't ever forget it.
Trump then pardoned the attackers.
He betrayed his oath and his country, and we won't ever forget it.
January 6, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Five years ago today, Donald Trump urged his supporters to attack Congress and the Capitol over a proven lie. More than 140 police officers were injured.
Trump then pardoned the attackers.
He betrayed his oath and his country, and we won't ever forget it.
Trump then pardoned the attackers.
He betrayed his oath and his country, and we won't ever forget it.
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Why are you lying? As @jamesdaustin.bsky.social has rightly pointed out, all these started construction under Labour. Under your watch, the number of council homes for construction has been slashed. Shameful.
January 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Why are you lying? As @jamesdaustin.bsky.social has rightly pointed out, all these started construction under Labour. Under your watch, the number of council homes for construction has been slashed. Shameful.
Excellent news all round with new structure and posts at Homes England....
- will deliver better joint working with regional and local govt 👏
- 4 of the 5 are women 💪
- the solitary man is @tombridges.bsky.social 👍
www.gov.uk/government/n...
- will deliver better joint working with regional and local govt 👏
- 4 of the 5 are women 💪
- the solitary man is @tombridges.bsky.social 👍
www.gov.uk/government/n...
January 5, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Excellent news all round with new structure and posts at Homes England....
- will deliver better joint working with regional and local govt 👏
- 4 of the 5 are women 💪
- the solitary man is @tombridges.bsky.social 👍
www.gov.uk/government/n...
- will deliver better joint working with regional and local govt 👏
- 4 of the 5 are women 💪
- the solitary man is @tombridges.bsky.social 👍
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Like many around the world, people in Wales are following events in Venezuela closely and our thoughts are with those affected.
The priority must be de-escalation, the protection of civilian life and renewed efforts through diplomacy and international institutions, in line with international law.
The priority must be de-escalation, the protection of civilian life and renewed efforts through diplomacy and international institutions, in line with international law.
January 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Like many around the world, people in Wales are following events in Venezuela closely and our thoughts are with those affected.
The priority must be de-escalation, the protection of civilian life and renewed efforts through diplomacy and international institutions, in line with international law.
The priority must be de-escalation, the protection of civilian life and renewed efforts through diplomacy and international institutions, in line with international law.
What's all this 'even though she's flawed' messaging? Seen it quite a bit lately. There was a choice, and zero contest between her and Trump in terms of ability, decency, honesty, brains, integrity etc etc. As with Hillary, there was a massive amount of misogyny. And there still is, clearly.
I am sure that if Kamala Harris were POTUS right now, she wouldn't have bombed Venezuela, unlawfully kidnapped its leader, and declared rule. America could have had a leader who, while flawed, isn't a complete Kool-Aid drinking maniac, but alas, voters chose the maniac.
January 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM
What's all this 'even though she's flawed' messaging? Seen it quite a bit lately. There was a choice, and zero contest between her and Trump in terms of ability, decency, honesty, brains, integrity etc etc. As with Hillary, there was a massive amount of misogyny. And there still is, clearly.
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I see this place has descended into hysteria and hyperbole with political ’journalists’ basing their posts on nothing more than guesswork & conjecture - none of which add clarity to a rapidly changing situation.
January 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I see this place has descended into hysteria and hyperbole with political ’journalists’ basing their posts on nothing more than guesswork & conjecture - none of which add clarity to a rapidly changing situation.
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To the absolutist left who insisted that Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are the same, are you regretting it yet?
January 3, 2026 at 8:31 AM
To the absolutist left who insisted that Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are the same, are you regretting it yet?
Whereas Zack doesn't bother with facts at all of course, just slogans and PR. Imagine having him in charge of anything.
Keir Starmer says he wants to establish facts by *watching Donald Trumps press conference.*
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
January 3, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Whereas Zack doesn't bother with facts at all of course, just slogans and PR. Imagine having him in charge of anything.
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Who better to lecture people on pariotism than the lazy, incompetent, compulsive liar who partied while people died, agreed the worst Brexit deal possible, lied to Parliament, ignored the Ministerial Code and promoted sex pests?
January 3, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Who better to lecture people on pariotism than the lazy, incompetent, compulsive liar who partied while people died, agreed the worst Brexit deal possible, lied to Parliament, ignored the Ministerial Code and promoted sex pests?
WTF?! Working up to war as an excuse to cancel
Mid terms? Nothing would surprise me. We're in House of Cards territory here...
Mid terms? Nothing would surprise me. We're in House of Cards territory here...
NEW: Trump administration launches direct military strikes on Venezuela. Explosions reported in Caracas. Aircraft reported flying over the city.
January 3, 2026 at 9:05 AM
WTF?! Working up to war as an excuse to cancel
Mid terms? Nothing would surprise me. We're in House of Cards territory here...
Mid terms? Nothing would surprise me. We're in House of Cards territory here...
Always good to find a last minute Christmas present under the tree....
Seems VAT on private school fees delivers £1.4bn considerably more than estimated. IPaper reports today. That’s great news. Thanks Rachel. More money for the 93% of kids attending State Schools.
January 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Always good to find a last minute Christmas present under the tree....
So sorry, for Kate and Poppy, that we live in such a bizarre world. Choice, and personal freedom, are held in such high regard in every area of life these days, but not in death apparently? An awful thing to have to witness. Cruelty we wouldn't inflict on an animal. Surely this has to change?
Kate Bilderbeck blew out a candle on her 59th birthday cake wishing that she wouldn't have to live any longer with pancreatic cancer. She lived, in agony, for six more days.
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
January 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
So sorry, for Kate and Poppy, that we live in such a bizarre world. Choice, and personal freedom, are held in such high regard in every area of life these days, but not in death apparently? An awful thing to have to witness. Cruelty we wouldn't inflict on an animal. Surely this has to change?
'Despite economic pressures'...and massive changes to social drinking habits.
Only 0.9% of pubs close despite economic pressures - is an alternative headline to this one bit.ly/3YEbpJP
Britain’s ‘social fabric being lost’ as one pub a day closes
More than 360 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses in 2025, highlighting mounting pressure on the hospitality sector
bit.ly
January 2, 2026 at 8:56 AM
'Despite economic pressures'...and massive changes to social drinking habits.
The best ever way to start 2026....let's hope they can do it.!
December 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The best ever way to start 2026....let's hope they can do it.!
This is the Brexit equivalent. People who are angry, people who are stupid, people who are 'too' principled, people who are so wealthy they can ride out the storm. If they vote for Farage (or give him victory by default) they will live to regret it for years.
December 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
This is the Brexit equivalent. People who are angry, people who are stupid, people who are 'too' principled, people who are so wealthy they can ride out the storm. If they vote for Farage (or give him victory by default) they will live to regret it for years.
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Nigel Farage thanks you for your assistance
My warning as the new head of Unison: never again will we prop up politicians hostile to unions
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My warning as the new head of Unison: never again will we prop up politicians hostile to unions | Andrea Egan
I have been appalled by Wes Streeting’s attacks on resident doctors. The destructive right wing of the Labour party should know that this is a new era, says the general secretary-elect of Unison, Andrea...
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Nigel Farage thanks you for your assistance
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Crick in the Snow (Bannau Brycheiniog, Brecon Beacons), Wales, 2013, painting by Emma Cownie.
December 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Crick in the Snow (Bannau Brycheiniog, Brecon Beacons), Wales, 2013, painting by Emma Cownie.
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Joanne Young and Gisèle Pelicot have caused women globally to give pause in 2025. Their bravery and strength in confronting the most hideous acts imaginable committed by their husbands is remarkable.
May they both find peace this Christmas and 2026.
May they both find peace this Christmas and 2026.
December 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Joanne Young and Gisèle Pelicot have caused women globally to give pause in 2025. Their bravery and strength in confronting the most hideous acts imaginable committed by their husbands is remarkable.
May they both find peace this Christmas and 2026.
May they both find peace this Christmas and 2026.
Why are pubs a special case? People don't use pubs in the same way anymore. Time moves on. Like any other business, they have to as well. Disappointing attitude.
December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Why are pubs a special case? People don't use pubs in the same way anymore. Time moves on. Like any other business, they have to as well. Disappointing attitude.
Is there anyone with more crap customer service than BT? (and yes, I have been saying this for 40 years......)
December 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Is there anyone with more crap customer service than BT? (and yes, I have been saying this for 40 years......)
Had never heard of Alun Frances. Just read a bit about him. He's better than his predecessor (Birbalsingh) . That's about it really. Get rid of him and the Commission...a pointless waste of money looking for headlines.
Starmer lacks ‘coherent’ social mobility plan, says advisory body chair
Starmer lacks ‘coherent’ social mobility plan, says advisory body chair
Exclusive: Warning from head of Social Mobility Commission comes after UK report found ‘entrenched disadvantages’
Keir Starmer has no “coherent” strategy to tackle entrenched inequalities harming the life chances of millions of people, the government’s social mobility commissioner has said.
A major official report warned last week that young adults in Britain’s former industrial heartlands were being left behind as a result of failed or abandoned promises by successive governments. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Had never heard of Alun Frances. Just read a bit about him. He's better than his predecessor (Birbalsingh) . That's about it really. Get rid of him and the Commission...a pointless waste of money looking for headlines.
Oh sweet Jesus. Please don't let her have grandchildren.....
-I am neutral but I support something you don’t support.
-I am neutral but I support The Reform Party.
This lady is someone called June Skateboard?
No way does she understand neutrality.
😂
She’s the sort of person who pushes in at queues & moans about price of Prosecco at Tesco.
-I am neutral but I support The Reform Party.
This lady is someone called June Skateboard?
No way does she understand neutrality.
😂
She’s the sort of person who pushes in at queues & moans about price of Prosecco at Tesco.
December 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Oh sweet Jesus. Please don't let her have grandchildren.....
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After 14 years of punitive defunding ..
But a welcome return to the equitable funding road. #Bradford #LocalFunding
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2571367...
But a welcome return to the equitable funding road. #Bradford #LocalFunding
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2571367...
Bradford a big winner as new Government funding for Councils announced
THE Government has significantly increased the amount of funding Bradford Council gets after the long awaited new funding formula is released.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
After 14 years of punitive defunding ..
But a welcome return to the equitable funding road. #Bradford #LocalFunding
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2571367...
But a welcome return to the equitable funding road. #Bradford #LocalFunding
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2571367...