Claire Laila Dines
@freedomtodoubt.bsky.social
Ecologist fighting 4 nature; Watches Earth like hawk or Small Blue; Wanders in South Downs; Wildlife photo-recorder; Hove plot holder 4 nature; Brit/Norwegian/European; Art, Science, Politics;
Take bus or walk while I can ere I'm dust in the ground.
Take bus or walk while I can ere I'm dust in the ground.
Pinned
Welcome to Hove on #CleanAirNight & more specifically the shopping hub 7 Dials that despite being well served with a great & frequent bus service, on most days is stuffed w private cars, & quite a few diesel SUVs.
Here goes, I thought, get these posters onto as many shop windows as you can. 🧵1/7
Here goes, I thought, get these posters onto as many shop windows as you can. 🧵1/7
I've long wished to observe the Pied Flycatcher in the UK but understand 4 that to occur, I'd best travel to its stronghold in the wet Oak & Alder woodlands in Wales. BTO states that there are just 22K breeding pairs, a decrease of 56% between 1995 & 2023.
Back home on visits in spring/summer 1/9
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Back home on visits in spring/summer 1/9
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February 6, 2026 at 8:49 PM
I've long wished to observe the Pied Flycatcher in the UK but understand 4 that to occur, I'd best travel to its stronghold in the wet Oak & Alder woodlands in Wales. BTO states that there are just 22K breeding pairs, a decrease of 56% between 1995 & 2023.
Back home on visits in spring/summer 1/9
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Back home on visits in spring/summer 1/9
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sometimes i think about the banksy piece that shredded itself at auction and omg it is just so fucking delicious
ai could never
ai could never
February 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM
sometimes i think about the banksy piece that shredded itself at auction and omg it is just so fucking delicious
ai could never
ai could never
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“Every time the home secretary rises to speak, it is with the express intention of smacking liberals and progressives around. And that rhetoric is not by chance and is not an outburst.“
February 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM
“Every time the home secretary rises to speak, it is with the express intention of smacking liberals and progressives around. And that rhetoric is not by chance and is not an outburst.“
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The Racist Birther
Happy Friday. There are 270 days until the midterm elections. Hillary gets hardcore, Trump tries a dirty deal and yes, that racist asshole is a racist.
Happy Friday. There are 270 days until the midterm elections. Hillary gets hardcore, Trump tries a dirty deal and yes, that racist asshole is a racist.
The Racist Birther
Happy Friday. There are 270 days until the midterm elections. Hillary gets hardcore, Trump tries a dirty deal and yes, that racist asshole is a racist.
www.thealtmedia.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:52 PM
The Racist Birther
Happy Friday. There are 270 days until the midterm elections. Hillary gets hardcore, Trump tries a dirty deal and yes, that racist asshole is a racist.
Happy Friday. There are 270 days until the midterm elections. Hillary gets hardcore, Trump tries a dirty deal and yes, that racist asshole is a racist.
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Roger Deakin and my biography, the Swimmer, is on the fabulous Radio Sohemia podcast (can't quite remember what I said but hope I make sense, it was, erm, recorded in the pub) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Roger Deakin and my biography, the Swimmer, is on the fabulous Radio Sohemia podcast (can't quite remember what I said but hope I make sense, it was, erm, recorded in the pub) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Really Pippa?
Will Starmer really be "grappling with his conscience" or trying to find it this weekend?
Will Starmer really be "grappling with his conscience" or trying to find it this weekend?
Labour MPs & party insiders tell me they’ve never seen Keir Starmer so angry as over Mandelson’s lies about Epstein links.
But those who know him well say that anger has now turned inwards. That Starmer is, above all else, a man of public service, and will be grappling with his conscious this w/e.
But those who know him well say that anger has now turned inwards. That Starmer is, above all else, a man of public service, and will be grappling with his conscious this w/e.
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Really Pippa?
Will Starmer really be "grappling with his conscience" or trying to find it this weekend?
Will Starmer really be "grappling with his conscience" or trying to find it this weekend?
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Number 10 Press Release: "Keir Starmer will be grappling with his conscience this weekend."
Labour MPs & party insiders tell me they’ve never seen Keir Starmer so angry as over Mandelson’s lies about Epstein links.
But those who know him well say that anger has now turned inwards. That Starmer is, above all else, a man of public service, and will be grappling with his conscious this w/e.
But those who know him well say that anger has now turned inwards. That Starmer is, above all else, a man of public service, and will be grappling with his conscious this w/e.
February 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Number 10 Press Release: "Keir Starmer will be grappling with his conscience this weekend."
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Yew just beginning to show signs of new life for its #JacobinDay
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Yew just beginning to show signs of new life for its #JacobinDay
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Today's Alt #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Black&White, any bird with those colours set by @robcrank68.bsky.social ~ Here's a Pied Flycatcher ~ photo taken at RSPB Gwenffrwd Dinas 🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #bluesky #birdsofbluesky #EastCoastKin #naturetherapy #birds
February 5, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Today's Alt #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Black&White, any bird with those colours set by @robcrank68.bsky.social ~ Here's a Pied Flycatcher ~ photo taken at RSPB Gwenffrwd Dinas 🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #bluesky #birdsofbluesky #EastCoastKin #naturetherapy #birds
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For this Black History Month, given the regime’s vile smearing of Ohio’s Haitian population, I think it’s a good time to remember a literary giant of Haitian descent, Alexander Dumas, père
He gave us the Three Musketeers, the Count of Monte Cristo & so much more
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexand...
He gave us the Three Musketeers, the Count of Monte Cristo & so much more
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexand...
Alexandre Dumas - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
For this Black History Month, given the regime’s vile smearing of Ohio’s Haitian population, I think it’s a good time to remember a literary giant of Haitian descent, Alexander Dumas, père
He gave us the Three Musketeers, the Count of Monte Cristo & so much more
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexand...
He gave us the Three Musketeers, the Count of Monte Cristo & so much more
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexand...
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
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Yeah but Clarence Thomas accepts lavish gifts and trips from Billionaires who have business before the Supreme Court and he isn’t held accountable!!!!
February 6, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Yeah but Clarence Thomas accepts lavish gifts and trips from Billionaires who have business before the Supreme Court and he isn’t held accountable!!!!
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Berry Gordy was hesitant to release this album because of the political nature of its content regarding the Vietnam War. What’s Going On became Marvin Gaye’s 1st ever platinum record. Marvin’s #CupOfJoe has a latte legendary power.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 6, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Berry Gordy was hesitant to release this album because of the political nature of its content regarding the Vietnam War. What’s Going On became Marvin Gaye’s 1st ever platinum record. Marvin’s #CupOfJoe has a latte legendary power.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Good morning everyone. The themes for #BirdOfTheDay are #birds&berries any capture that includes both. The alt is #backlitbeauty any bird capture with the sun light behind the bird. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
February 6, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Good morning everyone. The themes for #BirdOfTheDay are #birds&berries any capture that includes both. The alt is #backlitbeauty any bird capture with the sun light behind the bird. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
February 6, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Oh my just look at its loveliness!
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Oh my just look at its loveliness!
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February 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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“Everything else had just been for show.
The Lib Dem leader also observed that the Poles believed Epstein had been working for Vladimir Putin. In which case, so had Mandelson …
Starmer didn’t dare go anywhere near that.”
The Lib Dem leader also observed that the Poles believed Epstein had been working for Vladimir Putin. In which case, so had Mandelson …
Starmer didn’t dare go anywhere near that.”
February 6, 2026 at 12:34 AM
“Everything else had just been for show.
The Lib Dem leader also observed that the Poles believed Epstein had been working for Vladimir Putin. In which case, so had Mandelson …
Starmer didn’t dare go anywhere near that.”
The Lib Dem leader also observed that the Poles believed Epstein had been working for Vladimir Putin. In which case, so had Mandelson …
Starmer didn’t dare go anywhere near that.”
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“It took Ed Davey to make the most telling moral point. Had, at any time during the Mandelson saga, any consideration been given to Epstein’s victims? The silence was telling. The victims had been nowhere in this. All that had mattered was what was in the best interests of HM Government.“
February 6, 2026 at 12:33 AM
“It took Ed Davey to make the most telling moral point. Had, at any time during the Mandelson saga, any consideration been given to Epstein’s victims? The silence was telling. The victims had been nowhere in this. All that had mattered was what was in the best interests of HM Government.“
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
www.foxglove.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
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📌 ICYMI — Peter Mandelson’s Downfall Puts Morgan McSweeney’s Future in Doubt
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/05/peter-mandelsons-downfall-puts-morgan-mcsweeneys-future-in-doubt/
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/05/peter-mandelsons-downfall-puts-morgan-mcsweeneys-future-in-doubt/
Peter Mandelson's Downfall Puts Morgan McSweeney's Future in Doubt
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal, but others have their doubts, reports Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
📌 ICYMI — Peter Mandelson’s Downfall Puts Morgan McSweeney’s Future in Doubt
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/05/peter-mandelsons-downfall-puts-morgan-mcsweeneys-future-in-doubt/
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/05/peter-mandelsons-downfall-puts-morgan-mcsweeneys-future-in-doubt/
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Amazing...stay until the end
I’m having a hard time thinking of an interview between two human beings I enjoyed more than tonight’s interview of the great Ian McKellen by the great Stephen Colbert. Every moment of it was a pleasure that I highly recommend… but then came the most REMARKABLE ending that you really HAVE to watch.
"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Amazing...stay until the end
Great article today on whispering cabal of two men .. & my guess a few more .. with the constant ear of Keir .. & the ins & outs of who needs to go .. imo all three .. though do not believe however deservedly that this is the final curtain for Lord Deeply Shady as I think he's made of cork.
Nigel Farage tells GB News that Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador shows his judgement is "seriously wrong" and he should stand down as Prime Minister.
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
February 5, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Great article today on whispering cabal of two men .. & my guess a few more .. with the constant ear of Keir .. & the ins & outs of who needs to go .. imo all three .. though do not believe however deservedly that this is the final curtain for Lord Deeply Shady as I think he's made of cork.
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To all the newly-arrived Twitter refugees, I've created a starter pack of UK political journalists, experts, commentators and politicos to follow here
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October 17, 2024 at 1:34 PM
To all the newly-arrived Twitter refugees, I've created a starter pack of UK political journalists, experts, commentators and politicos to follow here
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN