@alidila.bsky.social
Family first. Whippet friend. Cottage gardener. Rejoiner - European to the core. A bit ‘lefty’
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In Zaragoza, Spain, the sculpture La Mujer Que Nunca Hizo Nada (The Woman Who Never Did Anything) pays tribute to the often overlooked, unpaid work of women at home that keeps families & societies functioning. Xmas is one of their busiest times
#GoodMorning, everyone
Art: José Luis Fernández (2001)
#GoodMorning, everyone
Art: José Luis Fernández (2001)
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 AM
In Zaragoza, Spain, the sculpture La Mujer Que Nunca Hizo Nada (The Woman Who Never Did Anything) pays tribute to the often overlooked, unpaid work of women at home that keeps families & societies functioning. Xmas is one of their busiest times
#GoodMorning, everyone
Art: José Luis Fernández (2001)
#GoodMorning, everyone
Art: José Luis Fernández (2001)
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England water company CEO says long-term water security is under threat.
Customers already paid, companies didn't build reservoirs, dumped sewage in rivers, neglected investment, paid dividends
Now want to charge customers again, not raising capital from shareholders.
End the scam. Nationalise.
Customers already paid, companies didn't build reservoirs, dumped sewage in rivers, neglected investment, paid dividends
Now want to charge customers again, not raising capital from shareholders.
End the scam. Nationalise.
Suffolk water boss says new reservoirs needed to address demand
Water company says it needs two new reservoirs and a recycling plant to cope with demand in Suffolk.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
England water company CEO says long-term water security is under threat.
Customers already paid, companies didn't build reservoirs, dumped sewage in rivers, neglected investment, paid dividends
Now want to charge customers again, not raising capital from shareholders.
End the scam. Nationalise.
Customers already paid, companies didn't build reservoirs, dumped sewage in rivers, neglected investment, paid dividends
Now want to charge customers again, not raising capital from shareholders.
End the scam. Nationalise.
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In the sixth largest economy, millions of Britons rely on food banks.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
‘Bills keep going higher’: community ‘warm spaces’ on the rise in the UK
As places such as Walworth Living Room step in to help people in need, charities lament lack of government help
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
In the sixth largest economy, millions of Britons rely on food banks.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
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I don’t think a Reform govt is inevitable. And it’s up to us too, to make sure it doesn’t happen. Apathy, defeatism and tearing down our own side only emboldens Farage. We must refuse to help him. Be more strategic and defiant ourselves. He has 30% support. If the 70% can’t defeat him, shame on us.
December 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I don’t think a Reform govt is inevitable. And it’s up to us too, to make sure it doesn’t happen. Apathy, defeatism and tearing down our own side only emboldens Farage. We must refuse to help him. Be more strategic and defiant ourselves. He has 30% support. If the 70% can’t defeat him, shame on us.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Always remember ...
#JesusWasARefugee
#JesusWasARefugee
December 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Always remember ...
#JesusWasARefugee
#JesusWasARefugee
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The UK has finally acknowledged that the future of science is animal-free! The government roadmap is a significant step towards replacing painful and outdated animal tests with more reliable, advanced science and technology.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The UK has finally acknowledged that the future of science is animal-free! The government roadmap is a significant step towards replacing painful and outdated animal tests with more reliable, advanced science and technology.
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Brilliant cartoon by Glen Le Lievre
December 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Brilliant cartoon by Glen Le Lievre
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For all of Farage’s bombast and bravado, Reform is basically just a retirement home for disgraced Tories - and the media should be reporting it as such
Farage’s Tory recycling scheme
And why it will surely backfire...
writesbright.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
For all of Farage’s bombast and bravado, Reform is basically just a retirement home for disgraced Tories - and the media should be reporting it as such
I just signed the massive public invoice of £3.4 billion to GSK - will you sign too?
December 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I just signed the massive public invoice of £3.4 billion to GSK - will you sign too?
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In today's edition of "Climate Change Isn't Real", we have Breton oranges. All perfectly normal.
December 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
In today's edition of "Climate Change Isn't Real", we have Breton oranges. All perfectly normal.
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Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
‘Fat cats’ preying on veterinary practices
Senedd hears private equity firms have been accused of collaring the market in a corporate 'feeding frenzy' that has seen local, independent vets…
www.southwalesargus.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
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Met Police to drop further investigation into Andrew Windsor
Looks like Met Police rolled out the same police officers who refused and resisted investigating Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak's Downing street parties during covid
Looks like Met Police rolled out the same police officers who refused and resisted investigating Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak's Downing street parties during covid
December 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Met Police to drop further investigation into Andrew Windsor
Looks like Met Police rolled out the same police officers who refused and resisted investigating Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak's Downing street parties during covid
Looks like Met Police rolled out the same police officers who refused and resisted investigating Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak's Downing street parties during covid
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🥰☕️🫶🏻
December 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🥰☕️🫶🏻
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GB News grilled me apparently?
Only problem with this is I've never been on their nonsense channel.
They lie - obsessively.
Help us grow an alternative to all the bollocks:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Only problem with this is I've never been on their nonsense channel.
They lie - obsessively.
Help us grow an alternative to all the bollocks:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
GB News grilled me apparently?
Only problem with this is I've never been on their nonsense channel.
They lie - obsessively.
Help us grow an alternative to all the bollocks:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Only problem with this is I've never been on their nonsense channel.
They lie - obsessively.
Help us grow an alternative to all the bollocks:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Ukrainian Defenders used three tons of explosives to strike the pipeline. Other units of Ukrainian Defense Forces also contributed to the destruction of the pipeline.
Glory!
📹: Akhilles 429 Separate Regiment of unmanned systems
Glory!
📹: Akhilles 429 Separate Regiment of unmanned systems
December 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ukrainian Defenders used three tons of explosives to strike the pipeline. Other units of Ukrainian Defense Forces also contributed to the destruction of the pipeline.
Glory!
📹: Akhilles 429 Separate Regiment of unmanned systems
Glory!
📹: Akhilles 429 Separate Regiment of unmanned systems
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Danish intelligence accuses US of using economic power to ‘assert its will’ over allies.
Danes have it right. The US is not a reliable ally. It is using tariffs & military threats to secure dominance.
Europe needs closer economic & military cooperation.
Danes have it right. The US is not a reliable ally. It is using tariffs & military threats to secure dominance.
Europe needs closer economic & military cooperation.
Danish intelligence accuses US of using economic power to ‘assert its will’ over allies
The US also listed as a threat due to its growing interest in Greenland, which is vital to America’s national security
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Danish intelligence accuses US of using economic power to ‘assert its will’ over allies.
Danes have it right. The US is not a reliable ally. It is using tariffs & military threats to secure dominance.
Europe needs closer economic & military cooperation.
Danes have it right. The US is not a reliable ally. It is using tariffs & military threats to secure dominance.
Europe needs closer economic & military cooperation.
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UK Govt plan to reduce child poverty is welcome but that requires reduction in parental poverty.
That can't be done without equitable distribution of income and wealth, stronger trade unions, progressive taxation, decent housing, education, healthcare, jobs and sound economy.
Who will do that?
That can't be done without equitable distribution of income and wealth, stronger trade unions, progressive taxation, decent housing, education, healthcare, jobs and sound economy.
Who will do that?
To tackle child poverty the government must deal with parental poverty
Labour's child poverty strategy offers some welcome measures, but it won't address the factors keeping families trapped in poverty
leftfootforward.org
December 13, 2025 at 7:53 AM
UK Govt plan to reduce child poverty is welcome but that requires reduction in parental poverty.
That can't be done without equitable distribution of income and wealth, stronger trade unions, progressive taxation, decent housing, education, healthcare, jobs and sound economy.
Who will do that?
That can't be done without equitable distribution of income and wealth, stronger trade unions, progressive taxation, decent housing, education, healthcare, jobs and sound economy.
Who will do that?
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"The Bylines Network is tremendously inspiring…it's crucial that journalism speaks truth to power, but the great majority of it unfortunately speaks with the voice of power…it’s really inspiring to see networks like yours filling that huge gap and doing what journalism ought to do.”
George Monbiot
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December 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"The Bylines Network is tremendously inspiring…it's crucial that journalism speaks truth to power, but the great majority of it unfortunately speaks with the voice of power…it’s really inspiring to see networks like yours filling that huge gap and doing what journalism ought to do.”
George Monbiot
George Monbiot
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Bet365 CEO Denise Coates paid herself £277,000,000 this year, and £410,000,000 in 2020.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
December 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Bet365 CEO Denise Coates paid herself £277,000,000 this year, and £410,000,000 in 2020.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
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🔥 WE’RE changing the media.
Citizen journalism is peer-to-peer news, it’s forging information networks from the grassroots up, sidestepping the top-down mainstream media.
Utterly new and fresh.
Become a friend of the Bylines Network and stand with us as we build media as it should be. 👇👇
Citizen journalism is peer-to-peer news, it’s forging information networks from the grassroots up, sidestepping the top-down mainstream media.
Utterly new and fresh.
Become a friend of the Bylines Network and stand with us as we build media as it should be. 👇👇
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December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🔥 WE’RE changing the media.
Citizen journalism is peer-to-peer news, it’s forging information networks from the grassroots up, sidestepping the top-down mainstream media.
Utterly new and fresh.
Become a friend of the Bylines Network and stand with us as we build media as it should be. 👇👇
Citizen journalism is peer-to-peer news, it’s forging information networks from the grassroots up, sidestepping the top-down mainstream media.
Utterly new and fresh.
Become a friend of the Bylines Network and stand with us as we build media as it should be. 👇👇
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“This government will not succeed unless it gets our economy growing strongly again and the best way to do that is a customs union with Europe”
Ed Davey
#PMQs
Ed Davey
#PMQs
December 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
“This government will not succeed unless it gets our economy growing strongly again and the best way to do that is a customs union with Europe”
Ed Davey
#PMQs
Ed Davey
#PMQs
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In the 1950's the UK built nearly 500,000 Council Houses in most year's.
In the last decade they have built around 10,000 Council Houses a year (almost entirely in Scotland and London) for nearly 3x as many people.
The lack of Social Housing is because they don't build any.
In the last decade they have built around 10,000 Council Houses a year (almost entirely in Scotland and London) for nearly 3x as many people.
The lack of Social Housing is because they don't build any.
December 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In the 1950's the UK built nearly 500,000 Council Houses in most year's.
In the last decade they have built around 10,000 Council Houses a year (almost entirely in Scotland and London) for nearly 3x as many people.
The lack of Social Housing is because they don't build any.
In the last decade they have built around 10,000 Council Houses a year (almost entirely in Scotland and London) for nearly 3x as many people.
The lack of Social Housing is because they don't build any.
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This morning, @mrjamesob.bsky.social started with masks & masking.
His opening lines highlighted his own past stupid reaction.
But what struck me was that he would put a mask on IF he was coughing.
You are infectious BEFORE you start coughing & sneezing.
You are infectious WITHOUT symptoms.
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His opening lines highlighted his own past stupid reaction.
But what struck me was that he would put a mask on IF he was coughing.
You are infectious BEFORE you start coughing & sneezing.
You are infectious WITHOUT symptoms.
1/
December 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This morning, @mrjamesob.bsky.social started with masks & masking.
His opening lines highlighted his own past stupid reaction.
But what struck me was that he would put a mask on IF he was coughing.
You are infectious BEFORE you start coughing & sneezing.
You are infectious WITHOUT symptoms.
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His opening lines highlighted his own past stupid reaction.
But what struck me was that he would put a mask on IF he was coughing.
You are infectious BEFORE you start coughing & sneezing.
You are infectious WITHOUT symptoms.
1/