Barb Sharks
@chesteres.bsky.social
Worried about the world we live in.
Looking for optimistic solutions and daily inspiration.
Townie. Used to teach a bit.
Books, theatre, cinema, dog walking, good food and wine.
Politics left of centre.
Looking for optimistic solutions and daily inspiration.
Townie. Used to teach a bit.
Books, theatre, cinema, dog walking, good food and wine.
Politics left of centre.
UK RIOTS ⚠️ I added my name to STOP THE HATE with @dotwuk.bsky.social, will you? 💙 Sign the petition
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/page/175492/...
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/page/175492/...
PETITION Say NO to the UK riots
Violence towards people seeking asylum happens all too often. Doctors of the World respond to the health crises affecting people in asylum accommodation, now targeted by far-right protests.
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk
August 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
UK RIOTS ⚠️ I added my name to STOP THE HATE with @dotwuk.bsky.social, will you? 💙 Sign the petition
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/page/175492/...
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/page/175492/...
I added my name to demand real action from the UK government – not just words - to protect civilians and humanitarian workers in Gaza with @dotwuk.bsky.social. 💙 Please take a minute to do the same.
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/page/171651/...
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/page/171651/...
PETITION : The UK must put pressure on Israel
Doctors of the World humanitarian workers are responding to the mass violence in Gaza and the West Bank. Please sign the petition to protect civilians and medical workers.
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk
July 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I added my name to demand real action from the UK government – not just words - to protect civilians and humanitarian workers in Gaza with @dotwuk.bsky.social. 💙 Please take a minute to do the same.
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/page/171651/...
petition.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/page/171651/...
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An investigation by Forensic Architecture found that a total of 335 bullets were fired at the car and that the tank operators had a clear view of the two children inside the vehicle
www.hindrajabfoundation.org/memory/29-ja...
www.hindrajabfoundation.org/memory/29-ja...
29 January 2025: One Year Since the Murder of Hind Rajab
Honoring the Memory of Hind Rajab, Her Family, and the Countless Victims of Genocide in Gaza
www.hindrajabfoundation.org
January 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
An investigation by Forensic Architecture found that a total of 335 bullets were fired at the car and that the tank operators had a clear view of the two children inside the vehicle
www.hindrajabfoundation.org/memory/29-ja...
www.hindrajabfoundation.org/memory/29-ja...
What?
January 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
What?
Mind blowing.
There Are More Stars in the Universe Than Grains of Sand on Earth: Scientists estimate there are around 1,000 stars for every grain of sand.
random facts
random facts
December 10, 2024 at 7:15 AM
Mind blowing.
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Beware of people who fetishize physical courage yet bully, punish, and eradicate moral courage.
November 25, 2024 at 6:04 AM
Beware of people who fetishize physical courage yet bully, punish, and eradicate moral courage.
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When corporations are raking in record profits, CEOs make 200 times more than workers' median compensation, and billions are being spent on stock buybacks, the problem is not inflation or workers demanding higher wages. The problem is sociopathic corporate greed.
November 25, 2024 at 6:30 AM
When corporations are raking in record profits, CEOs make 200 times more than workers' median compensation, and billions are being spent on stock buybacks, the problem is not inflation or workers demanding higher wages. The problem is sociopathic corporate greed.
Rest In Peace JP
We are deeply saddened by the passing of John Prescott, a great statesman whose dedication and service left a lasting impact.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. May they find peace and comfort in the legacy he leaves behind.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. May they find peace and comfort in the legacy he leaves behind.
November 21, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Rest In Peace JP
Certainly is!
"Water firms stopped from using customer money for bonuses"
About bloomin time too 👍🏼💙
www.bbc.com/news/article...
About bloomin time too 👍🏼💙
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ofwat rules out customers paying £195,000 Thames Water boss bonus
The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Certainly is!
Scary times ahead…
November 18, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Scary times ahead…
I won’t be forgetting in a hurry.
As the Trump reality hardens into something world-threateningly grim with a cabinet chock full of dangerously vindictive inadequates; including power-abusing billionaires, sex pests, conspiracy theorists, Russian assets, racists and climate deniers…
Never forget who cheered this nightmare on…
Never forget who cheered this nightmare on…
List of UK politicians/political figures who have declared support for Trump:
• Boris Johnson
• Liz Truss
• Suella Braverman
• Andrea Jenkyns
• Jacob Rees-Mogg
• Nigel Farage
• Lord Frost
• John Hayes
• Robert Jenrick
• Sammy Wilson
• Ian Paisley
• Jake Berry
• Kwasi Kwarteng
• Tim Montgomerie
• Boris Johnson
• Liz Truss
• Suella Braverman
• Andrea Jenkyns
• Jacob Rees-Mogg
• Nigel Farage
• Lord Frost
• John Hayes
• Robert Jenrick
• Sammy Wilson
• Ian Paisley
• Jake Berry
• Kwasi Kwarteng
• Tim Montgomerie
November 17, 2024 at 8:20 PM
I won’t be forgetting in a hurry.
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🤣🤣🤣
When someone says "what a lot of this country are thinking" youtu.be/uYBnX1HhHS0?...
"That Man Says What A Lot Of This Country Are Thinking!" | Colin From Portsmouth
YouTube video by TheExplodingHeads
youtu.be
November 17, 2024 at 9:22 AM
🤣🤣🤣
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Me popping back to Twitter to see if it's improved....
November 16, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Me popping back to Twitter to see if it's improved....
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There is now some hard evidence that X boosted the Trump campaign and suppressed the Harris campaign. What's to stop Musk from doing the same in other countries?
www.threads.net/@profsander....
www.threads.net/@profsander....
Sander van der Linden (@profsander.vanderlinden) on Threads
New computational analyses from the University of Queensland on algorithmic bias suggest that the X algorithm substantially boosted Republican accounts right after Elon Musk's endorsement of Donald Tr...
www.threads.net
November 17, 2024 at 6:13 AM
There is now some hard evidence that X boosted the Trump campaign and suppressed the Harris campaign. What's to stop Musk from doing the same in other countries?
www.threads.net/@profsander....
www.threads.net/@profsander....
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I’m liking it on here. Going to enjoy this time before Matt Le Tiss arrives. 😂
November 16, 2024 at 12:35 PM
I’m liking it on here. Going to enjoy this time before Matt Le Tiss arrives. 😂
Mesmerising
November 17, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Mesmerising
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Left: Trevor Philips suddenly worried about food shortages if farmers strike
Right: I don't remember Trevor Phillips asking Conservative ministers about the non stop food shortages in supermarkets since Brexit
Right: I don't remember Trevor Phillips asking Conservative ministers about the non stop food shortages in supermarkets since Brexit
November 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Left: Trevor Philips suddenly worried about food shortages if farmers strike
Right: I don't remember Trevor Phillips asking Conservative ministers about the non stop food shortages in supermarkets since Brexit
Right: I don't remember Trevor Phillips asking Conservative ministers about the non stop food shortages in supermarkets since Brexit
Love these
I've done a couple of new Christmas cards, available on my site for a couple of weeks only happytoast.co.uk
November 17, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Love these
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🔥 We just had a superb AGM of European Movement UK today.
I’m so proud of the staff team, the National Council, the constitutional committee that worked so hard on our overhau l- and our new set of President, VPs and Patrons.
We are on the up, big time.
And just joined Bluesky too. Pls follow. 👇
I’m so proud of the staff team, the National Council, the constitutional committee that worked so hard on our overhau l- and our new set of President, VPs and Patrons.
We are on the up, big time.
And just joined Bluesky too. Pls follow. 👇
November 16, 2024 at 7:20 PM
🔥 We just had a superb AGM of European Movement UK today.
I’m so proud of the staff team, the National Council, the constitutional committee that worked so hard on our overhau l- and our new set of President, VPs and Patrons.
We are on the up, big time.
And just joined Bluesky too. Pls follow. 👇
I’m so proud of the staff team, the National Council, the constitutional committee that worked so hard on our overhau l- and our new set of President, VPs and Patrons.
We are on the up, big time.
And just joined Bluesky too. Pls follow. 👇
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I’m sure the Sunday morning politics shows will be all over this but just in case…
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 17, 2024 at 7:51 AM
I’m sure the Sunday morning politics shows will be all over this but just in case…
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
Hello Everyone
My first post on this platform.
Giving it a whirl.
Looking to follow funny, kind and optimistic people who are worried about the world around us.
Here’s a pic of my pooch to get your attention.
My first post on this platform.
Giving it a whirl.
Looking to follow funny, kind and optimistic people who are worried about the world around us.
Here’s a pic of my pooch to get your attention.
November 17, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Hello Everyone
My first post on this platform.
Giving it a whirl.
Looking to follow funny, kind and optimistic people who are worried about the world around us.
Here’s a pic of my pooch to get your attention.
My first post on this platform.
Giving it a whirl.
Looking to follow funny, kind and optimistic people who are worried about the world around us.
Here’s a pic of my pooch to get your attention.