Helen Elizabeth
@helenmcentee.bsky.social
Professional: Translator | Tutor | Dialect coach
Amateur: Gardener | Designer
Aspiring: Artist
Amateur: Gardener | Designer
Aspiring: Artist
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England's water companies have 1,200 criminal convictions.
They lose a trillion litres of water to leaky pipes. Dump sewage in rivers for 4m hours. Customers fleeced.
None has its licence revoked. No exec prosecuted. Corporate fines are not collected
Whatever happened to democracy, rule of law?
They lose a trillion litres of water to leaky pipes. Dump sewage in rivers for 4m hours. Customers fleeced.
None has its licence revoked. No exec prosecuted. Corporate fines are not collected
Whatever happened to democracy, rule of law?
Public ownership of water is the only way to deliver security, efficiency, investment and value for money
37 years of privatisation has been a disaster
leftfootforward.org
February 3, 2026 at 9:22 AM
England's water companies have 1,200 criminal convictions.
They lose a trillion litres of water to leaky pipes. Dump sewage in rivers for 4m hours. Customers fleeced.
None has its licence revoked. No exec prosecuted. Corporate fines are not collected
Whatever happened to democracy, rule of law?
They lose a trillion litres of water to leaky pipes. Dump sewage in rivers for 4m hours. Customers fleeced.
None has its licence revoked. No exec prosecuted. Corporate fines are not collected
Whatever happened to democracy, rule of law?
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💔Badger Trust is concerned that a third badger has been poisoned in the same area, indicating a deliberate pattern of wildlife persecution that’s escalating rapidly.
Read more: buff.ly/UEz9t6Z
Read more: buff.ly/UEz9t6Z
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
💔Badger Trust is concerned that a third badger has been poisoned in the same area, indicating a deliberate pattern of wildlife persecution that’s escalating rapidly.
Read more: buff.ly/UEz9t6Z
Read more: buff.ly/UEz9t6Z
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It's weird. Anywhere else they'd be armed thugs but in America they're "Federal Agents".
No consistent uniform.
No consistent weaponry.
Masks.
No official badges or identification.
Most of them seem to be wearing their own shoes, FFS./..
No consistent uniform.
No consistent weaponry.
Masks.
No official badges or identification.
Most of them seem to be wearing their own shoes, FFS./..
January 31, 2026 at 7:56 PM
It's weird. Anywhere else they'd be armed thugs but in America they're "Federal Agents".
No consistent uniform.
No consistent weaponry.
Masks.
No official badges or identification.
Most of them seem to be wearing their own shoes, FFS./..
No consistent uniform.
No consistent weaponry.
Masks.
No official badges or identification.
Most of them seem to be wearing their own shoes, FFS./..
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In Finland, teaching media literacy starts in early childhood and lasts all the way through college... fundamentals of media consumption in elementary school, and through age-appropriate content analysis, they begin to hone their critical thinking abilities.
eavi.eu/ml-in-finland/
#R4Today
eavi.eu/ml-in-finland/
#R4Today
January 30, 2026 at 7:51 AM
In Finland, teaching media literacy starts in early childhood and lasts all the way through college... fundamentals of media consumption in elementary school, and through age-appropriate content analysis, they begin to hone their critical thinking abilities.
eavi.eu/ml-in-finland/
#R4Today
eavi.eu/ml-in-finland/
#R4Today
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This is the best explanation of what and how Donald J. Trump thinks.
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM
This is the best explanation of what and how Donald J. Trump thinks.
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Madrid points to 'positive impact' of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status.
As Western powers crack down on migrants, Spain embraces 500,000
Madrid points to 'positive impact' of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status.
www.aljazeera.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Madrid points to 'positive impact' of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status.
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I know I keep writing about this,but the level of delusion is staggering. How do so many people think Reform will 'save the country' when it’s led by defected Tories from the worst cabinet in UK history?It’s not change, just same failures,new logo,and people cheering like it’s a revival,not a rerun.
January 26, 2026 at 11:25 PM
I know I keep writing about this,but the level of delusion is staggering. How do so many people think Reform will 'save the country' when it’s led by defected Tories from the worst cabinet in UK history?It’s not change, just same failures,new logo,and people cheering like it’s a revival,not a rerun.
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FFS vaccinate your children!
The UK is among several countries to lose elimination status for measles today, the WHO has said.
It comes following a sustained surge in cases and an increasing number of deaths.
Let's not forget that Reform had an anti-vaxer speaking at their conference last year...
The UK is among several countries to lose elimination status for measles today, the WHO has said.
It comes following a sustained surge in cases and an increasing number of deaths.
Let's not forget that Reform had an anti-vaxer speaking at their conference last year...
UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake
UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:57 PM
FFS vaccinate your children!
The UK is among several countries to lose elimination status for measles today, the WHO has said.
It comes following a sustained surge in cases and an increasing number of deaths.
Let's not forget that Reform had an anti-vaxer speaking at their conference last year...
The UK is among several countries to lose elimination status for measles today, the WHO has said.
It comes following a sustained surge in cases and an increasing number of deaths.
Let's not forget that Reform had an anti-vaxer speaking at their conference last year...
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This election really matters.
The Green Party will stop Reform.
Hope beats hate.
Tuesday night rally - I’m coming home!
actionnetwork.org/events/make-...
The Green Party will stop Reform.
Hope beats hate.
Tuesday night rally - I’m coming home!
actionnetwork.org/events/make-...
Make History in Greater Manchester: Rally with Zack Polanski, Salma Yaqoob and Guests 💚
We can make history, together.
Polling day in the Gorton & Denton by-election is coming up fast. On 26 February, voters will choose their next MP and right now it’s clear: it’s Green or Reform. ...
actionnetwork.org
January 26, 2026 at 10:05 PM
This election really matters.
The Green Party will stop Reform.
Hope beats hate.
Tuesday night rally - I’m coming home!
actionnetwork.org/events/make-...
The Green Party will stop Reform.
Hope beats hate.
Tuesday night rally - I’m coming home!
actionnetwork.org/events/make-...
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At a time of growing political instability and jeopardy, rejoining the EU isn’t an academic issue or one borne of nostalgia. It’s a matter of political necessity.
From Dominic Grieve and me 👇
From Dominic Grieve and me 👇
Cooperation is more effective than isolation - working with our European neighbours is the best way to defeat the threats facing Britain.
January 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
At a time of growing political instability and jeopardy, rejoining the EU isn’t an academic issue or one borne of nostalgia. It’s a matter of political necessity.
From Dominic Grieve and me 👇
From Dominic Grieve and me 👇
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The USA now ranks in the top 10 countries in the world for State Violence which is the State using violent/fatal force against people who oppose it.
It isn't a safe place, don't visit, certainly not to watch a ball being kicked around or a person sprinting 100m.
It isn't a safe place, don't visit, certainly not to watch a ball being kicked around or a person sprinting 100m.
January 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
The USA now ranks in the top 10 countries in the world for State Violence which is the State using violent/fatal force against people who oppose it.
It isn't a safe place, don't visit, certainly not to watch a ball being kicked around or a person sprinting 100m.
It isn't a safe place, don't visit, certainly not to watch a ball being kicked around or a person sprinting 100m.
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Suella Braverman criticises the Conservative party saying,
"All the same people as before are running the party"
Wait till she finds out how many Conservatives there are in Reform UK
"All the same people as before are running the party"
Wait till she finds out how many Conservatives there are in Reform UK
January 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Suella Braverman criticises the Conservative party saying,
"All the same people as before are running the party"
Wait till she finds out how many Conservatives there are in Reform UK
"All the same people as before are running the party"
Wait till she finds out how many Conservatives there are in Reform UK
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The UK is no longer considered to have eliminated measles, global health officials have announced.
The World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024.
jrnl.ie/6939074
The World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024.
jrnl.ie/6939074
‘We urgently need to remedy this’: UK no longer considered to have eliminated measles
The World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024.
jrnl.ie
January 26, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The UK is no longer considered to have eliminated measles, global health officials have announced.
The World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024.
jrnl.ie/6939074
The World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024.
jrnl.ie/6939074
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‘All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dem[ocrat]s to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump—3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this’ ⬇️
January 25, 2026 at 8:32 AM
‘All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dem[ocrat]s to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump—3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this’ ⬇️
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There's one vital thing that non-Americans can do right now - we must fight for the truth. Don't let Trump, Noem and Bondi get away with their egregious lies. Don't let them literally dictate reality.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Video contradicts Trump’s claim man killed in Minneapolis was a ‘gunman’
Video evidence reviewed by Guardian shows Alex Pretti, killed by agents in Minneapolis, held a phone, not a gun
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:48 AM
There's one vital thing that non-Americans can do right now - we must fight for the truth. Don't let Trump, Noem and Bondi get away with their egregious lies. Don't let them literally dictate reality.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Board of Peace - Season 1
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Board of Peace - Season 1
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Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich.
They know that a hostile environment is not conducive to accumulation. They can increase real wages for workers.
Govt can tax super-rich at higher rates, impose wealth tax and redistribute.
They know that a hostile environment is not conducive to accumulation. They can increase real wages for workers.
Govt can tax super-rich at higher rates, impose wealth tax and redistribute.
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influence
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich.
They know that a hostile environment is not conducive to accumulation. They can increase real wages for workers.
Govt can tax super-rich at higher rates, impose wealth tax and redistribute.
They know that a hostile environment is not conducive to accumulation. They can increase real wages for workers.
Govt can tax super-rich at higher rates, impose wealth tax and redistribute.
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We Want You To Boycott USA. #3E #BoycottUSA
January 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM
We Want You To Boycott USA. #3E #BoycottUSA
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It made me laugh, out loud. Hope it makes you smile.
It’s Penguin Awareness Day which seems like a great excuse to post the greatest ever Wikipedia edit.
January 21, 2026 at 7:34 AM
It made me laugh, out loud. Hope it makes you smile.
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HE’S INSANE!!!
ARE THEY LOST?!
ARE THEY LOST?!
WHERE THE HELL IS CONGRESS?!
Has anyone seen them?
www.thegodpodcast.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:41 PM
HE’S INSANE!!!
ARE THEY LOST?!
ARE THEY LOST?!
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Zack Polanski has said that Britain should expel US forces from the UK if the country seizes Greenland - a proposal 55% of Britons support
Support: 55%
Oppose: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
Support: 55%
Oppose: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
January 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Zack Polanski has said that Britain should expel US forces from the UK if the country seizes Greenland - a proposal 55% of Britons support
Support: 55%
Oppose: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
Support: 55%
Oppose: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
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Trump is acting like an international gangster.
The Prime Minister has tried appeasing him for 12 months and has failed. It's time we finally stood up to him and united with our European allies to make him back down.
The Prime Minister has tried appeasing him for 12 months and has failed. It's time we finally stood up to him and united with our European allies to make him back down.
January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Trump is acting like an international gangster.
The Prime Minister has tried appeasing him for 12 months and has failed. It's time we finally stood up to him and united with our European allies to make him back down.
The Prime Minister has tried appeasing him for 12 months and has failed. It's time we finally stood up to him and united with our European allies to make him back down.
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Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"