Beth
@bethomas.bsky.social
Live in Spain with three rescue cats.
LGBTQ supporter.
Discovered my autism a decade ago and my life finally made sense.
Old fashioned gamer… cribbage, chess,
mah-jong and more.
Refugee from X.
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So, #r4today reports on the Covid inquiry and the “too little, too late” Tory govt, then says they’ll be talking to *Lord* Gove about it. Ugh.
That just sums up so much that’s so very wrong with our politics and media.
Rewarding, rather than punishing, those responsible for failing us all.
That just sums up so much that’s so very wrong with our politics and media.
Rewarding, rather than punishing, those responsible for failing us all.
November 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM
So, #r4today reports on the Covid inquiry and the “too little, too late” Tory govt, then says they’ll be talking to *Lord* Gove about it. Ugh.
That just sums up so much that’s so very wrong with our politics and media.
Rewarding, rather than punishing, those responsible for failing us all.
That just sums up so much that’s so very wrong with our politics and media.
Rewarding, rather than punishing, those responsible for failing us all.
Re #TheArchers. Totally agree on all points. Name, shambles (but no birth/wedding/funeral runs smoothly in a soap opera), and the crushing disappointment in the Labour government.
Given that it’s a soap opera and we have had a freaking Peggy for decades couldnt we for the love of g had a new name. also the whole shambles was entirely avoidable if anyone had two brain cells. I’m as disappointed with this as with the Lab govt. ( actually govt wins on disappointment )
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Re #TheArchers. Totally agree on all points. Name, shambles (but no birth/wedding/funeral runs smoothly in a soap opera), and the crushing disappointment in the Labour government.
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If this is true, then goodness help us all. 🤦
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
If this is true, then goodness help us all. 🤦
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Great interview with Russell Tovey - and really delighted to say welcome to @greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Russell Tovey on pride, sexual power and politics: ‘The Green party slogan – make hope normal again – is what we need’
One of the most prolific and popular actors of his generation, he reflects on therapy, homophobia, why he suspects now is the worst time in history for trans people, and his secret life as a geek
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Great interview with Russell Tovey - and really delighted to say welcome to @greenparty.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Saw Michael Gove on a Rest is Politics podcast recently. Totally unapologetic about what he did to education and for Brexit. Still thinks he’s brilliant and everyone else is wrong. Of course.
Our education system isn't working.
Natasha Devon breaks down exactly how we got here in tomorrow's episode of Bold Politics with Zack Polanski.
linktr.ee/boldpolitics
Natasha Devon breaks down exactly how we got here in tomorrow's episode of Bold Politics with Zack Polanski.
linktr.ee/boldpolitics
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Saw Michael Gove on a Rest is Politics podcast recently. Totally unapologetic about what he did to education and for Brexit. Still thinks he’s brilliant and everyone else is wrong. Of course.
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Appalling.
So Tim Davie has resigned from the BBC over a failure to be impartial in relation to Trump.
Once.
The BBC has failed to be impartial about trans people since Davie's tenure started.
Systematically and regularly.
So why did he not resign over these?
Once.
The BBC has failed to be impartial about trans people since Davie's tenure started.
Systematically and regularly.
So why did he not resign over these?
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Appalling.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Karma?
November 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Karma?
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oh good, wonder how much more will be found out?
A criminal court in Brussels on Wednesday convicted two Polish nationals – including a current European Parliament assistant – of misusing EU funds tied to political entities associated with Brexit-backer #NigelFarage
www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
A criminal court in Brussels on Wednesday convicted two Polish nationals – including a current European Parliament assistant – of misusing EU funds tied to political entities associated with Brexit-backer #NigelFarage
www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group | Euractiv
Verdict ends decade-long probe into alleged misuse of EU funds by associates of top Brexit campaigner
www.euractiv.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
oh good, wonder how much more will be found out?
A criminal court in Brussels on Wednesday convicted two Polish nationals – including a current European Parliament assistant – of misusing EU funds tied to political entities associated with Brexit-backer #NigelFarage
www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
A criminal court in Brussels on Wednesday convicted two Polish nationals – including a current European Parliament assistant – of misusing EU funds tied to political entities associated with Brexit-backer #NigelFarage
www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
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Just think of the stupidity involved to pay this sum, plus £30/40 billion a year, just to make yourself poorer and make things more difficult for your citizens and business
Right-wing press in meltdown as post-Brexit payments to EU set to pass £50billion
Right-wing press in meltdown as post-Brexit payments to EU set to pass £50billion
Right-wing press in meltdown as post-Brexit payments to EU set to pass £50billion
Maybe they should’ve printed the cost of exiting the EU on the side of the red bus too.
leftfootforward.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Just think of the stupidity involved to pay this sum, plus £30/40 billion a year, just to make yourself poorer and make things more difficult for your citizens and business
Right-wing press in meltdown as post-Brexit payments to EU set to pass £50billion
Right-wing press in meltdown as post-Brexit payments to EU set to pass £50billion
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My reporting has touched a nerve with Sussex ICB.
They contacted North West Bylines to remove my article untill they give a right to reply. They already gave a statement, which is included in the article.
I think they're rattled.
TBC.........
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/04/p...
They contacted North West Bylines to remove my article untill they give a right to reply. They already gave a statement, which is included in the article.
I think they're rattled.
TBC.........
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/04/p...
Parents of trans teens condemn puberty blocker ban
Parents of trans teens have spoke out about the "horrific" impact of the puberty blockers ban imposed by successive UK governments.
www.thepinknews.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
My reporting has touched a nerve with Sussex ICB.
They contacted North West Bylines to remove my article untill they give a right to reply. They already gave a statement, which is included in the article.
I think they're rattled.
TBC.........
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/04/p...
They contacted North West Bylines to remove my article untill they give a right to reply. They already gave a statement, which is included in the article.
I think they're rattled.
TBC.........
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/04/p...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Read this carefully 🤣🤣
thanks @suewilson91.bsky.social for sharing ot
thanks @suewilson91.bsky.social for sharing ot
November 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Read this carefully 🤣🤣
thanks @suewilson91.bsky.social for sharing ot
thanks @suewilson91.bsky.social for sharing ot
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Dominic Grieve’s response to Nigel Farage’s ‘let’s leave the ECHR’ stunt in parliament is spot on.
November 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Dominic Grieve’s response to Nigel Farage’s ‘let’s leave the ECHR’ stunt in parliament is spot on.
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I had to read this several times to believe it - in 34 states, child marriage still legal; in 4 states, with NO minimum age- provided one parent and a judge consent. Usually girls. Often, for pseudo religious reasons, including to avoid an abortion after rape 😡😡😡. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
Opinion | Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America?
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I had to read this several times to believe it - in 34 states, child marriage still legal; in 4 states, with NO minimum age- provided one parent and a judge consent. Usually girls. Often, for pseudo religious reasons, including to avoid an abortion after rape 😡😡😡. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
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I went to the theatre tonight and when I came out the UK was minus one prince. The speed at which the RF has changed their position in the last few days suggests they fear revolution is in the air.
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I went to the theatre tonight and when I came out the UK was minus one prince. The speed at which the RF has changed their position in the last few days suggests they fear revolution is in the air.
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Karoline Leavitt officially announced the "Launch of a large-scale investigation to find the people behind 'No Kings.'"
I've saved her some time.
I've saved her some time.
October 29, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Karoline Leavitt officially announced the "Launch of a large-scale investigation to find the people behind 'No Kings.'"
I've saved her some time.
I've saved her some time.
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I don't know who to credit this image to, but anyway, they got the price wrong.
That 2/9d should read £122 million
That 2/9d should read £122 million
October 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I don't know who to credit this image to, but anyway, they got the price wrong.
That 2/9d should read £122 million
That 2/9d should read £122 million
I’ve turned the clocks back for the last time. Next year Spain springs forward and then remains in eternal summertime.
October 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
I’ve turned the clocks back for the last time. Next year Spain springs forward and then remains in eternal summertime.
I’ve received my first obnoxious ‘Christmas is cancelled’ video of the year. I wish I could cancel the sender but unfortunately I need to keep him on wattsapp as we are in a cribbage team.
October 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I’ve received my first obnoxious ‘Christmas is cancelled’ video of the year. I wish I could cancel the sender but unfortunately I need to keep him on wattsapp as we are in a cribbage team.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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From Salman Rushdie’s latest.
About Francisco VII of Spain.
And nobody else. Obviously.
About Francisco VII of Spain.
And nobody else. Obviously.
October 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
From Salman Rushdie’s latest.
About Francisco VII of Spain.
And nobody else. Obviously.
About Francisco VII of Spain.
And nobody else. Obviously.