Julie Ward🇪🇺🇺🇦🌈🌍🕷️✊🌹
@julie4north.bsky.social
Grandma, Poet, Angry woman, Labour MEP 2014-20, Wild Swimmer. Serial board member: @anothereurope.bsky.social @chartist48.bsky.social @csfberlin.bsky.social @ukrainesol.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk
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💥 No to Hassockfield (Derwentside IRC) 💥
Because detention has no place in a humane asylum system, N2H fights to end immigration detention in the UK and to dismantle the hostile environment.
💥 No to Hassockfield (Derwentside IRC) 💥
Because detention has no place in a humane asylum system, N2H fights to end immigration detention in the UK and to dismantle the hostile environment.
Super-excited to be representing our campaign to shut down Derwentside Detention Centre as part of this Radical Sharing Forum👇
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"We don't need 28 points. We need one point: Russia go home!"
Rewarding a dictator-aggressor always leads to another war. One that is usually even worse.
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"We don't need 28 points. We need one point: Russia go home!"
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💯 “The electoral system is at breaking point now, because we're in this multi-party system, because of political fragmentation.”
🎙️ @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk #CrossQuestion
🎙️ @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk #CrossQuestion
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
💯 “The electoral system is at breaking point now, because we're in this multi-party system, because of political fragmentation.”
🎙️ @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk #CrossQuestion
🎙️ @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk #CrossQuestion
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Ed Baldwin, political lead for CWU South East region argues that Proportional Representation would give workers more power and help secure workers’ rights for a generation, not just one term. #TimeForPR
politicsforthemany.co.uk/proportional...
politicsforthemany.co.uk/proportional...
Proportional Representation would give workers more power
Trade unionists understand power, but our crumbling First Past the Post system is not designed for us to wield power. It’s designed to manage our disillusionment.That’s why support for proportional re...
politicsforthemany.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ed Baldwin, political lead for CWU South East region argues that Proportional Representation would give workers more power and help secure workers’ rights for a generation, not just one term. #TimeForPR
politicsforthemany.co.uk/proportional...
politicsforthemany.co.uk/proportional...
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‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
'GDP reduced by 8%' - Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
Can't help but feel those responsible for Brexit should not, for example, be riding high in the polls with a new party...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
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One of the most shameful incidents of WW2 was when the government and press scapegoated refugees, then decided to pack them off an a cramped ship, The HMT DUNERA and ship them to Australia.
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
One of the most shameful incidents of WW2 was when the government and press scapegoated refugees, then decided to pack them off an a cramped ship, The HMT DUNERA and ship them to Australia.
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
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This is just disgusting.
This kind of dehumanisation leads to dangerous places.
Meanwhile Farage is rubbing his hands with glee.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
This kind of dehumanisation leads to dangerous places.
Meanwhile Farage is rubbing his hands with glee.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum seekers’ jewellery could be seized to pay for processing costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of people seeking asylum in UK
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This is just disgusting.
This kind of dehumanisation leads to dangerous places.
Meanwhile Farage is rubbing his hands with glee.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
This kind of dehumanisation leads to dangerous places.
Meanwhile Farage is rubbing his hands with glee.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Asked about Tommy Robinson supporting her asylum plans Shabana Mahmood replies that "Tommy Robinson doesn't even think I'm actually English, so he will certainly not be supporting anything I've got to say."
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Asked about Tommy Robinson supporting her asylum plans Shabana Mahmood replies that "Tommy Robinson doesn't even think I'm actually English, so he will certainly not be supporting anything I've got to say."
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
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We trusted Labour to secure our borders in a decent and humane manner.
If we'd wanted a Reform government, we would have elected one.
If we'd wanted a Reform government, we would have elected one.
Asked if Keir Starmer believes British people want to "see refugee children pulled out of school and deported after 10 years in this country”, his spokesman says that “what the British public wants and what this government was elected on a mandate to deliver was to secure our borders"
November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We trusted Labour to secure our borders in a decent and humane manner.
If we'd wanted a Reform government, we would have elected one.
If we'd wanted a Reform government, we would have elected one.
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🆘 Don't let the Government abolish refugee status. Take action now! 🆘
www.anothereurope.org/petition-don...
www.anothereurope.org/petition-don...
November 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🆘 Don't let the Government abolish refugee status. Take action now! 🆘
www.anothereurope.org/petition-don...
www.anothereurope.org/petition-don...
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There were 115 prisoners mistakenly released in the final year of the last Conservative Government alone.
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
There were 115 prisoners mistakenly released in the final year of the last Conservative Government alone.
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
Interesting that it only becomes a major national scandal the second these releases can be blamed on a Labour government
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Soon, we'll oversee a budget of more than $100 billion — and every dollar will reflect our commitment to working New Yorkers and delivering universal childcare. Good thing some little New Yorkers gave me a counting lesson today!
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Soon, we'll oversee a budget of more than $100 billion — and every dollar will reflect our commitment to working New Yorkers and delivering universal childcare. Good thing some little New Yorkers gave me a counting lesson today!
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Reminder: Every time you shop at an independent bookstore, Jeff Bezos loses a little bit of power.
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Reminder: Every time you shop at an independent bookstore, Jeff Bezos loses a little bit of power.
As a former MEP & Vice Chair of European Parliament Culture & Education Committee I helped craft these timely policy recommendations aimed at supporting the creative & cultural sector to rebuild bridges post Brexit. Looking forward to responses👇 @marshadecordova.bsky.social @sandrogozi.bsky.social
We are happy to share the following Policy Recommendations to strengthen EU-UK cultural and media relations: recommendations.forum-uk.eu
The Recommendations were developed at the inaugural Forum on EU-UK Cultural & Media Relations and have been signed by more than 200 organisations.
The Recommendations were developed at the inaugural Forum on EU-UK Cultural & Media Relations and have been signed by more than 200 organisations.
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As a former MEP & Vice Chair of European Parliament Culture & Education Committee I helped craft these timely policy recommendations aimed at supporting the creative & cultural sector to rebuild bridges post Brexit. Looking forward to responses👇 @marshadecordova.bsky.social @sandrogozi.bsky.social
👇I was happy to be part of this grassroots initiative aimed at rebuilding bridges between artists & creative/cultural organisations in the EU & UK. Task no 1 - agreeing on a set of policy recommendations for the upcoming Parliamentary Partnership Assembly on Nov 17 #CulturalExchange is on the agenda
After a year of preparatory work, the inaugural Forum on EU-UK Cultural & Media Relations took place on the 20th of October in Brussels, gathering almost 30 EU and UK Cultural and Creative Organisations. We were graciously
hosted by MEDAA (Maison Européenne des Auteurs et des Autrices) and bela.
hosted by MEDAA (Maison Européenne des Auteurs et des Autrices) and bela.
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
👇I was happy to be part of this grassroots initiative aimed at rebuilding bridges between artists & creative/cultural organisations in the EU & UK. Task no 1 - agreeing on a set of policy recommendations for the upcoming Parliamentary Partnership Assembly on Nov 17 #CulturalExchange is on the agenda
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Think the huge profits from the big banks are "fun"? 😷
Neither do we.
And we're not sorry to be party poopers for this lot.
The big banks are making billions - it's time for them to be taxed for it fairly.
Add your name to the #TaxTheBanks petition at bit.ly/TaxTheBanks 📝
Neither do we.
And we're not sorry to be party poopers for this lot.
The big banks are making billions - it's time for them to be taxed for it fairly.
Add your name to the #TaxTheBanks petition at bit.ly/TaxTheBanks 📝
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Think the huge profits from the big banks are "fun"? 😷
Neither do we.
And we're not sorry to be party poopers for this lot.
The big banks are making billions - it's time for them to be taxed for it fairly.
Add your name to the #TaxTheBanks petition at bit.ly/TaxTheBanks 📝
Neither do we.
And we're not sorry to be party poopers for this lot.
The big banks are making billions - it's time for them to be taxed for it fairly.
Add your name to the #TaxTheBanks petition at bit.ly/TaxTheBanks 📝
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Our latest bulletin #170. More evidence of Russian torture, shooting of prisoners, deliberate targeting of civilians/ Fuel shortages and rail freight collapse within Russia and more ukraine-solidarity.org/2025/11/09/n...
News from Ukraine Bulletin no.170 (9 November 2025)
DOWNLOAD THE BULLETIN AS A PDF HERE In this week’s bulletin: More evidence of Russian torture, shooting of prisoners, deliberate targeting of civilians. Fuel shortages and rail freight collapse wit…
ukraine-solidarity.org
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Our latest bulletin #170. More evidence of Russian torture, shooting of prisoners, deliberate targeting of civilians/ Fuel shortages and rail freight collapse within Russia and more ukraine-solidarity.org/2025/11/09/n...
Please sign & share👇
Trump is attacking the independence of the BBC in the same way that he has threatened and undermined US media.
Trump must not be allowed to interfere in the British media. Sign our petition here:
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Trump must not be allowed to interfere in the British media. Sign our petition here:
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Please sign & share👇
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The reform party nativity scene.
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
October 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The reform party nativity scene.
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
An extraordinary collection that sheds light on the continuing tradition of Russian political dissidents in the age of Putin. These voices speak from an unimaginable abyss and yet they inspire hope with poetry, philosophy and profanity, proving that the spirit of defiance can never be extinguished👇
Please join us Thurs 20 Nov, 7pm, to launch this book: English translations of speeches in court by anti-war protesters in Russia. We want to ensure their voices are heard more widely in the English-speaking world. At Pelican House in London, also livestreamed. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/try-me-for...
November 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
An extraordinary collection that sheds light on the continuing tradition of Russian political dissidents in the age of Putin. These voices speak from an unimaginable abyss and yet they inspire hope with poetry, philosophy and profanity, proving that the spirit of defiance can never be extinguished👇
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain in order to remain in EU and the single market
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain for Europe
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK
www.independent.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain in order to remain in EU and the single market
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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As more organisations shift their operations to the continent, it’s clear that Britain can’t afford to stand apart any longer. Our GDP slowing down proves how important these institutions are, and how important it is that we work to reconnect the UK and Europe.
Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain for Europe
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK
www.independent.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As more organisations shift their operations to the continent, it’s clear that Britain can’t afford to stand apart any longer. Our GDP slowing down proves how important these institutions are, and how important it is that we work to reconnect the UK and Europe.
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter