Mark Lawson
@marklawsonkernow.bsky.social
Graphic #designer in #Cornwall, UK - #EV, #renewables, mad cocker spaniel #dog, #wine, volunteer youth worker, wrong side of 50. Treat others as you’d want to be treated yourself. Creative problem solver.
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Mark Lawson
@marklawsonkernow.bsky.social
· Jan 16
Mark Lawson Design | Providing Worth Through Quality Design
marklawsondesign.co.uk
Graphic designer here in SE Cornwall grateful for client referral work - brochures, catalogues, ads, photoshop editing - the whole nine yards (tho not web specialist) - last year was tough and 2026 doesn’t look easier - so be delighted if anyone has lovely leads 😊 marklawsondesign.co.uk
Thank you!
Thank you!
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I would like to suggest that rather than DNA testing mental health patients for reasons, we could fund existing care properly?
www.england.nhs.uk/2026/02/thou...
www.england.nhs.uk/2026/02/thou...
NHS England » Thousands recruited for “new era” severe mental illness study
NHS England » Thousands recruited for “new era” severe mental illness study
www.england.nhs.uk
February 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM
I would like to suggest that rather than DNA testing mental health patients for reasons, we could fund existing care properly?
www.england.nhs.uk/2026/02/thou...
www.england.nhs.uk/2026/02/thou...
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its amazing how chatgpt knows everything about subjects I know nothing about, but is wrong like 40% of the time in things im an expert on. not going to think about this any further
March 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
its amazing how chatgpt knows everything about subjects I know nothing about, but is wrong like 40% of the time in things im an expert on. not going to think about this any further
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Proud to partner with UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to sign an MOU deepening climate cooperation between California and the UK.
As communities face extreme weather and rising costs, we’re accelerating innovation and investing in solutions to tackle climate change.
As communities face extreme weather and rising costs, we’re accelerating innovation and investing in solutions to tackle climate change.
February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Proud to partner with UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to sign an MOU deepening climate cooperation between California and the UK.
As communities face extreme weather and rising costs, we’re accelerating innovation and investing in solutions to tackle climate change.
As communities face extreme weather and rising costs, we’re accelerating innovation and investing in solutions to tackle climate change.
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The DOH is demanding that Google, Reddit and Meta handover personal data of users criticizing ICE.
Welcome to 1933.
Welcome to 1933.
February 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The DOH is demanding that Google, Reddit and Meta handover personal data of users criticizing ICE.
Welcome to 1933.
Welcome to 1933.
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Because of Brexit, the UK GDP is 6–8% lower than it would have been, business investment is 18% lower than in comparable economies, and both employment and productivity are around 4% lower. Can’t wait to see in a decade how Trump has damaged the US economically.
The economic cost of Brexit has just been laid bare – and it’s devastating
A decade on, the economic cost of Brexit has just been laid bare – and it’s devastating. Here's what the figures say.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Because of Brexit, the UK GDP is 6–8% lower than it would have been, business investment is 18% lower than in comparable economies, and both employment and productivity are around 4% lower. Can’t wait to see in a decade how Trump has damaged the US economically.
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This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects.
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation
www.gov.uk
February 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects.
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
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The UK was declared measles free in 2017.
Vaccine programs completely eliminated it.
Since then, pro sickness conspiracy theorists and anti science idiots have enabled its return.
Vaccine programs completely eliminated it.
Since then, pro sickness conspiracy theorists and anti science idiots have enabled its return.
“Seven schools and a nursery have reported more than 60 suspected cases of measles in an area of north London, and labs have confirmed 34 cases since January 12. Some children have been treated in hospital.”
archive.md/2026.02.1...
archive.md/2026.02.1...
February 15, 2026 at 10:19 PM
The UK was declared measles free in 2017.
Vaccine programs completely eliminated it.
Since then, pro sickness conspiracy theorists and anti science idiots have enabled its return.
Vaccine programs completely eliminated it.
Since then, pro sickness conspiracy theorists and anti science idiots have enabled its return.
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the loss of the World Service would be a tragedy and huge lost of soft power for Britain
And another bites the dust?
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial
Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:02 PM
the loss of the World Service would be a tragedy and huge lost of soft power for Britain
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Since a handful of hate filled people protested outside RNLI HQ yesterday because they're angry that crews don't discriminate in their rescues and work to save all lives at sea you might want to show your support with a one off or regular donation.
rnli.org/pages/ig/new...
rnli.org/pages/ig/new...
Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
rnli.org
February 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Since a handful of hate filled people protested outside RNLI HQ yesterday because they're angry that crews don't discriminate in their rescues and work to save all lives at sea you might want to show your support with a one off or regular donation.
rnli.org/pages/ig/new...
rnli.org/pages/ig/new...
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The Dublin Agreement was a huge deterrent. People knew if they arrived in UK & had claimed elsewhere, approved or denied, they would immediately be returned. Now that data sharing is no longer an automatic right. The UK lost access to several shared mechanisms when it left the EU
February 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The Dublin Agreement was a huge deterrent. People knew if they arrived in UK & had claimed elsewhere, approved or denied, they would immediately be returned. Now that data sharing is no longer an automatic right. The UK lost access to several shared mechanisms when it left the EU
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What a fabulous photo of a woman who has done more for us women than anyone else I can name alive today. She is remarkable and I absolutely love her.
Je t’aime Gisele
Je t’aime Gisele
February 15, 2026 at 9:26 AM
What a fabulous photo of a woman who has done more for us women than anyone else I can name alive today. She is remarkable and I absolutely love her.
Je t’aime Gisele
Je t’aime Gisele
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Wild to see wealthy Reform politician "explaining" to poor people they don't understand their own experience.
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Exclusive: Greens Hit Out At Reform 'Frauds' After Zia Yusuf Suggests Poverty Rates Are Exaggerated
"Reform have totally let the cat out of the bag this morning about what they really stand for."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Wild to see wealthy Reform politician "explaining" to poor people they don't understand their own experience.
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Walking the dog when it’s raining is better if you just embrace getting wet and dress accordingly, while listening to a podcast, such as @quietriotpod.bsky.social 👍🏻
Of course the damp dog smell is a side effect to be endured but at least we both got our exercise 😁
Of course the damp dog smell is a side effect to be endured but at least we both got our exercise 😁
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Walking the dog when it’s raining is better if you just embrace getting wet and dress accordingly, while listening to a podcast, such as @quietriotpod.bsky.social 👍🏻
Of course the damp dog smell is a side effect to be endured but at least we both got our exercise 😁
Of course the damp dog smell is a side effect to be endured but at least we both got our exercise 😁
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lol this is gonna burst so fucking hard
February 14, 2026 at 11:47 PM
lol this is gonna burst so fucking hard
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You should think it’s satire, but it’s literally happening….
February 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM
You should think it’s satire, but it’s literally happening….
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Farage has had politicians tying themselves in knots to get immigration numbers down, but here's the truth:
Low immigration, especially if combined with relatively high emigration, spells death for the economy.
Low immigration, especially if combined with relatively high emigration, spells death for the economy.
UK migration could be negative this year – how will that hit the economy?
Universities, builders and health trusts are feeling the squeeze, as thinktank says effect of zero net migration could be similar to Brexit
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Farage has had politicians tying themselves in knots to get immigration numbers down, but here's the truth:
Low immigration, especially if combined with relatively high emigration, spells death for the economy.
Low immigration, especially if combined with relatively high emigration, spells death for the economy.
There is a disgusting trend in the past week of scammers using the cruel suffering of Gazans to try to get you to follow their NEW BlueSky accounts and donate to their scam fund accounts. Don’t fall for it.
February 14, 2026 at 10:32 PM
There is a disgusting trend in the past week of scammers using the cruel suffering of Gazans to try to get you to follow their NEW BlueSky accounts and donate to their scam fund accounts. Don’t fall for it.
Exactly. Ukraine has been keeping Putin’s Russia occupied. They’ve fought valiantly and Russia has gained so little ground. We need to help them finish the job. They are heroes.
PM Tusk:
Some say that Ukraine should be grateful for everything.
The truth is exactly the opposite. The rest of us should be grateful to Ukraine.
Some say that Ukraine should be grateful for everything.
The truth is exactly the opposite. The rest of us should be grateful to Ukraine.
February 14, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Exactly. Ukraine has been keeping Putin’s Russia occupied. They’ve fought valiantly and Russia has gained so little ground. We need to help them finish the job. They are heroes.
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Okay, Grandma, that's enough Winter Olympics for you! 😆
February 13, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Okay, Grandma, that's enough Winter Olympics for you! 😆
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My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
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I prefer it when ‘Traitors’ describes the TV program, not the people potentially electing the next government.
2024 Reform UK voters are also less likely to describe themselves as anti-Russia (48%) than other voters (66-79%)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
February 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM
I prefer it when ‘Traitors’ describes the TV program, not the people potentially electing the next government.
c.org/gNnyNBGXWc
Chris Mason is far too politically biased to report about politics on the BBC. Petition to have him replaced:-
Chris Mason is far too politically biased to report about politics on the BBC. Petition to have him replaced:-
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Replace Chris Mason with a neutral voice
c.org
February 14, 2026 at 11:41 AM
c.org/gNnyNBGXWc
Chris Mason is far too politically biased to report about politics on the BBC. Petition to have him replaced:-
Chris Mason is far too politically biased to report about politics on the BBC. Petition to have him replaced:-
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It doesn’t really matter *why* Trump’s desire to destabilise & divide Europe precisely mirrors Vladimir Putin’s - whether kompromat, self-interest, naked bigotry or something else l. What matters is that Europe treats both regimes like the enemies of progress & democracy they so clearly are.
February 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
It doesn’t really matter *why* Trump’s desire to destabilise & divide Europe precisely mirrors Vladimir Putin’s - whether kompromat, self-interest, naked bigotry or something else l. What matters is that Europe treats both regimes like the enemies of progress & democracy they so clearly are.
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Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
February 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.