April
@april60.bsky.social
A mostly reasonable nonpartisan woman of a certain age worried about the world regressing
We may or may not agree on issues … we can do that in a civil way
We may or may not agree on issues … we can do that in a civil way
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Anne Smyth said she sometimes had to care for the young men her husband had brutally beaten and was ashamed of herself, writes @cathynewman.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Widow of serial abuser John Smyth speaks for first time
Anne Smyth said she sometimes had to care for the young men her husband had brutally beaten and was ashamed of herself, writes Cathy Newman.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Anne Smyth said she sometimes had to care for the young men her husband had brutally beaten and was ashamed of herself, writes @cathynewman.bsky.social
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There are now only 1,062 days until the next presidential election. With only 9 days remaining for the DOJ to release the Epstein files, it will be interesting to see what delay tactics may be used in the next few days. Americans must continue to demand the release to allow justice for the victims.
December 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
There are now only 1,062 days until the next presidential election. With only 9 days remaining for the DOJ to release the Epstein files, it will be interesting to see what delay tactics may be used in the next few days. Americans must continue to demand the release to allow justice for the victims.
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It would be nice if their fellow journalists would stand up for the female reporters Trump routinely bullies.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
December 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM
It would be nice if their fellow journalists would stand up for the female reporters Trump routinely bullies.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
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On #HumanRightsDay, we present the film ‘For Gisèle’ from #FiLiA2025, a dance created in honour of Gisèle Pelicot that aims to give back a little of what Gisèle Pelicot gave us by standing up and speaking out ❤️🔥
📺 youtu.be/64upA9FvgEE
#ShameMustChangeSides #16Days #16DaysofActivism #GisèlePelicot
📺 youtu.be/64upA9FvgEE
#ShameMustChangeSides #16Days #16DaysofActivism #GisèlePelicot
December 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
On #HumanRightsDay, we present the film ‘For Gisèle’ from #FiLiA2025, a dance created in honour of Gisèle Pelicot that aims to give back a little of what Gisèle Pelicot gave us by standing up and speaking out ❤️🔥
📺 youtu.be/64upA9FvgEE
#ShameMustChangeSides #16Days #16DaysofActivism #GisèlePelicot
📺 youtu.be/64upA9FvgEE
#ShameMustChangeSides #16Days #16DaysofActivism #GisèlePelicot
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Look at this reporting! It reads: "The victim stated that the suspect then winked at him, made a sexualised comment and touched his thigh before leaving when asked to do so. Bizarre that behaviour very familiar to most women (including in the workplace!) is a "horror" when it happens to a man.
December 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Look at this reporting! It reads: "The victim stated that the suspect then winked at him, made a sexualised comment and touched his thigh before leaving when asked to do so. Bizarre that behaviour very familiar to most women (including in the workplace!) is a "horror" when it happens to a man.
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'Women work longer and earn just a third – 32% – of what men get per hour, when paid and unpaid labour, such as domestic work, are taken into account. Even when unpaid domestic labour is not included, women only earn 61% of what men make, according to the report.' 1/2
‘The patriarchy runs deep’: women still getting a raw deal in the workplace as equality remains a dream
Women work longer and per hour earn a third of what men are paid, in figures that have changed little in 35 years, UN report shows
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:22 AM
'Women work longer and earn just a third – 32% – of what men get per hour, when paid and unpaid labour, such as domestic work, are taken into account. Even when unpaid domestic labour is not included, women only earn 61% of what men make, according to the report.' 1/2
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Serial abuser John Smyth’s wife speaks for first time in Channel 4 documentary
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Serial abuser John Smyth’s wife speaks for first time in Channel 4 documentary
Eight years after this programme revealed the barbaric abuse of John Smyth, his wife has spoken for the first time about the trail of destruction he wrought.
www.channel4.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Serial abuser John Smyth’s wife speaks for first time in Channel 4 documentary
www.channel4.com/news/serial-...
www.channel4.com/news/serial-...
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I more days and the shortest day will be done.
Then, bit by bit, the days will be getting longer.
Then, bit by bit, the days will be getting longer.
December 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I more days and the shortest day will be done.
Then, bit by bit, the days will be getting longer.
Then, bit by bit, the days will be getting longer.
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Gavin Newsom: “Trump is one of the most destructive presidents & human beings in my lifetime — I think this republic is at real risk of this country being unrecognizable — I have no patience for people who want to indulge it. This guy is reckless. He has wrecked this country”
#Trump: A+++++
#Trump: A+++++
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Gavin Newsom: “Trump is one of the most destructive presidents & human beings in my lifetime — I think this republic is at real risk of this country being unrecognizable — I have no patience for people who want to indulge it. This guy is reckless. He has wrecked this country”
#Trump: A+++++
#Trump: A+++++
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Violence Against Girls, Women's Rights, Immigration News, and more UK News Headlines - 9 December
Watch now: youtu.be/KGIxynFvSJs
Watch now: youtu.be/KGIxynFvSJs
December 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Violence Against Girls, Women's Rights, Immigration News, and more UK News Headlines - 9 December
Watch now: youtu.be/KGIxynFvSJs
Watch now: youtu.be/KGIxynFvSJs
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really important and data rich response rebutting claims about excess deaths related to covid vaccines
December 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
really important and data rich response rebutting claims about excess deaths related to covid vaccines
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A white British father and son BOTH raped the same child and pled guilty to multiple counts of Sexual assault.
This has been in the press for 2 days.
The Mirror is the only National newspaper to report on it…
And THAT’s why people have such a skewed perception of the links between race and SA🤷🏼♀️
This has been in the press for 2 days.
The Mirror is the only National newspaper to report on it…
And THAT’s why people have such a skewed perception of the links between race and SA🤷🏼♀️
December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A white British father and son BOTH raped the same child and pled guilty to multiple counts of Sexual assault.
This has been in the press for 2 days.
The Mirror is the only National newspaper to report on it…
And THAT’s why people have such a skewed perception of the links between race and SA🤷🏼♀️
This has been in the press for 2 days.
The Mirror is the only National newspaper to report on it…
And THAT’s why people have such a skewed perception of the links between race and SA🤷🏼♀️
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Mason declares that in his judgement we have been misled by Rachel Reeves.
It feels unprecedented that the BBC has made a "call" on a story, and is something that was absent throughout the terms of notorious liars such as Johnson.
There were certainly no "calls" about Brexit lies.
#r4today
It feels unprecedented that the BBC has made a "call" on a story, and is something that was absent throughout the terms of notorious liars such as Johnson.
There were certainly no "calls" about Brexit lies.
#r4today
December 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Mason declares that in his judgement we have been misled by Rachel Reeves.
It feels unprecedented that the BBC has made a "call" on a story, and is something that was absent throughout the terms of notorious liars such as Johnson.
There were certainly no "calls" about Brexit lies.
#r4today
It feels unprecedented that the BBC has made a "call" on a story, and is something that was absent throughout the terms of notorious liars such as Johnson.
There were certainly no "calls" about Brexit lies.
#r4today
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The OBR is run independently from Government. It literally was somebody else's fault.
You'd think Kemi Badenoch would know that given her own party created it in Government, but apparently not
You'd think Kemi Badenoch would know that given her own party created it in Government, but apparently not
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The OBR is run independently from Government. It literally was somebody else's fault.
You'd think Kemi Badenoch would know that given her own party created it in Government, but apparently not
You'd think Kemi Badenoch would know that given her own party created it in Government, but apparently not
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Mark Kelly: "We have a president who doesn't understand the Constitution, who installed an unqualified secretary of defense. I cannot think of a secretary of defense in the history of our country that is less qualified than Pete Hegseth. He should've been fired after Signal-gate."
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Mark Kelly: "We have a president who doesn't understand the Constitution, who installed an unqualified secretary of defense. I cannot think of a secretary of defense in the history of our country that is less qualified than Pete Hegseth. He should've been fired after Signal-gate."
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anyway, what i want to know is: What does the head of the OBR's uncle think?
December 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
anyway, what i want to know is: What does the head of the OBR's uncle think?
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Can somebody please just leak the Epstein files in their entirety already?
November 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Can somebody please just leak the Epstein files in their entirety already?
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“Labour are total bastards. They’ve caused all the problems of the past 2000 years.
Just paraphrasing UK media, including BBC
Does anyone remember this kind of coverage of Tories, when, for 14 yrs, they were lying through their teeth, directing untold billions of public money to their friends etc?
Just paraphrasing UK media, including BBC
Does anyone remember this kind of coverage of Tories, when, for 14 yrs, they were lying through their teeth, directing untold billions of public money to their friends etc?
December 1, 2025 at 7:11 AM
“Labour are total bastards. They’ve caused all the problems of the past 2000 years.
Just paraphrasing UK media, including BBC
Does anyone remember this kind of coverage of Tories, when, for 14 yrs, they were lying through their teeth, directing untold billions of public money to their friends etc?
Just paraphrasing UK media, including BBC
Does anyone remember this kind of coverage of Tories, when, for 14 yrs, they were lying through their teeth, directing untold billions of public money to their friends etc?
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"Joining the Single Market & Customs Union would instantly boost economic performance. Our challenge to the Chancellor is clear, you’ve admitted leaving the EU has been an economic disaster – so what tangible actions are you going to do to fix it?” #Brexit
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new_poll_sho...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new_poll_sho...
New poll shows 75% favour joining single market to lower taxes
Of British adults who feel Brexit has been harmful to the UK, over 75% favour the UK joining the Single Market and Customs Union as a way to lower the tax burden and boost money for public services.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"Joining the Single Market & Customs Union would instantly boost economic performance. Our challenge to the Chancellor is clear, you’ve admitted leaving the EU has been an economic disaster – so what tangible actions are you going to do to fix it?” #Brexit
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new_poll_sho...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new_poll_sho...
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New polling by Opinium on behalf of @europeanmovement.co.uk shows that, among British adults who felt Brexit had been harmful to the UK, more than three-quarters favoured the UK joining the Single Market and Customs Union as a way to lower the tax burden and boost money for public services.
New poll shows 75% favour joining single market to lower taxes
Of British adults who feel Brexit has been harmful to the UK, over 75% favour the UK joining the Single Market and Customs Union as a way to lower the tax burden and boost money for public services.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM
New polling by Opinium on behalf of @europeanmovement.co.uk shows that, among British adults who felt Brexit had been harmful to the UK, more than three-quarters favoured the UK joining the Single Market and Customs Union as a way to lower the tax burden and boost money for public services.
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Meanwhile newly qualified PAs who have shorter training and carry far less responsibility, start on a Band 7
And nursing rewards people who leave patient facing clinical practice to go into pure management roles with 8+
Make it make sense
And nursing rewards people who leave patient facing clinical practice to go into pure management roles with 8+
Make it make sense
🆕 @theasrstein.bsky.social spoke to @nursinginpractice.bsky.social about the state of the #DistrictNursing workforce, and why it's a problem that over a quarter are paid at a lower band than the typical starting point for qualified district nurses.
Interview: ‘District nurse pay bands have been a fight for a long time’
#NHS #nursing #nursesky #QICN #communitynurse #nuffieldtrust
#NHS #nursing #nursesky #QICN #communitynurse #nuffieldtrust
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Meanwhile newly qualified PAs who have shorter training and carry far less responsibility, start on a Band 7
And nursing rewards people who leave patient facing clinical practice to go into pure management roles with 8+
Make it make sense
And nursing rewards people who leave patient facing clinical practice to go into pure management roles with 8+
Make it make sense
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'Lesbian Labour and LGB Labour said they were “extremely disappointed” by delays ... and said: “Our Labour government has been given the perfect opportunity to ... ensure the Equality Act is now implemented correctly and in accordance with the law.'
labourlist.org/2025/11/labo...
labourlist.org/2025/11/labo...
Labour under pressure over delays to EHRC trans guidance - LabourList
The Labour government has been accused by gender-critical groups of slow-walking guidance for schools and businesses following the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.
labourlist.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
'Lesbian Labour and LGB Labour said they were “extremely disappointed” by delays ... and said: “Our Labour government has been given the perfect opportunity to ... ensure the Equality Act is now implemented correctly and in accordance with the law.'
labourlist.org/2025/11/labo...
labourlist.org/2025/11/labo...
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What a hideous man he is.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Female survivors of grooming gangs demand apology from Nigel Farage
Exclusive: Five women said Reform leader’s comments that they were victims of other types of sexual abuse were ‘degrading’
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What a hideous man he is.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Never in the history of the US has any president openly and repeatedly called for the investigation, arrest & prosecution of his political opponents. While many continue to shrug these things off and normalize them, I will never stop pointing out that this is what autocrats do.
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Never in the history of the US has any president openly and repeatedly called for the investigation, arrest & prosecution of his political opponents. While many continue to shrug these things off and normalize them, I will never stop pointing out that this is what autocrats do.