MaryLou2
@marylou2.bsky.social
Formerly a worker; an athlete & artist, carer & disability advocate. All round listener with opinions.
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The white paper detailing plans for universal credit was published 15 years ago. Here's what we have learned since then.
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
www.bigissue.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The white paper detailing plans for universal credit was published 15 years ago. Here's what we have learned since then.
Hanging, left behind
Quinces, pocked yellowing
Adorn the bare branch.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #yellowing #quince #fruittree #poem #poetry
Quinces, pocked yellowing
Adorn the bare branch.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #yellowing #quince #fruittree #poem #poetry
November 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Hanging, left behind
Quinces, pocked yellowing
Adorn the bare branch.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #yellowing #quince #fruittree #poem #poetry
Quinces, pocked yellowing
Adorn the bare branch.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #yellowing #quince #fruittree #poem #poetry
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
A timely reminder of where to ‘store your treasure’ the follies of rulers, overconfidence in status and status quo + 21C commentary.
Get over the costume / makeup.
BBC : producing so much more than news & Westminster politics.
#BBC #Rome #Egypt #Aztecs #Japan
A timely reminder of where to ‘store your treasure’ the follies of rulers, overconfidence in status and status quo + 21C commentary.
Get over the costume / makeup.
BBC : producing so much more than news & Westminster politics.
#BBC #Rome #Egypt #Aztecs #Japan
Civilisations: Rise and Fall - Everything you need to know about the landmark new four-part series from BBC Arts
Explore the ancient worlds of Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and Japan... and what led to their fall
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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European Movement UK polled Britons on how to fund the NHS and public services, and 77% backed joining the Single Market and Customs Union as the best way to bring in the money those services need.
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
European Movement UK polled Britons on how to fund the NHS and public services, and 77% backed joining the Single Market and Customs Union as the best way to bring in the money those services need.
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🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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ITV News, "Did you racially insult pupils at school?
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
November 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
ITV News, "Did you racially insult pupils at school?
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
Nigel Farage, "I would never do it in a hurtful or insulting way.. Not with intent"
ITV News, "I don't understand what you mean?"
Nigel Farage, "You wouldn't do"
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If you read one thing today, make it The Bear’s withering dismantling of Reform UK’s “budget” with the precision of someone who understands numbers… unlike the people who wrote it. A a masterclass in calm annihilation that's ruthlessly savage. 🔥
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
The truth behind Reform UK’s reckless budget
£25bn of imagined savings, real-world cruelty and mathematics that should come with a trigger warning
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
If you read one thing today, make it The Bear’s withering dismantling of Reform UK’s “budget” with the precision of someone who understands numbers… unlike the people who wrote it. A a masterclass in calm annihilation that's ruthlessly savage. 🔥
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
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Nice to see Betty a bit Sweaty.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Nice to see Betty a bit Sweaty.
Crinkle lay strike
Blaze up warming, die back down
Fire is quite at home.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #fireplace #fire #hearth #home
Blaze up warming, die back down
Fire is quite at home.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #fireplace #fire #hearth #home
November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Crinkle lay strike
Blaze up warming, die back down
Fire is quite at home.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #fireplace #fire #hearth #home
Blaze up warming, die back down
Fire is quite at home.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #fireplace #fire #hearth #home
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"Instead of unbroken golden sand, the shoreline is littered with millions of tiny plastic pellets – bio-beads – spilled into the sea by Southern Water and now washing up in waves. They are a chilling reminder of how fragile our environment is, and how carelessly some treat it." Worth a read ⤵️
A scar on a beloved place and a stark warning: if we let this pass quietly, it will happen again | Mick Channon
The Camber Sands bio-beads disaster
A scar on a beloved place and a stark warning: if we let this pass quietly, it will happen again
sussexbylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Instead of unbroken golden sand, the shoreline is littered with millions of tiny plastic pellets – bio-beads – spilled into the sea by Southern Water and now washing up in waves. They are a chilling reminder of how fragile our environment is, and how carelessly some treat it." Worth a read ⤵️
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Don’t read this if you want a calm start to the week
We already knew Johnson missed Covid briefings and suggestions were that he was finishing a book on Shakespeare (that was never published)
Now this. Shocking. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We already knew Johnson missed Covid briefings and suggestions were that he was finishing a book on Shakespeare (that was never published)
Now this. Shocking. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Boris Johnson took four days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Files show then PM was walking dog, riding motorbike and hosting guests as pandemic planning stalled in ‘lost month’
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Don’t read this if you want a calm start to the week
We already knew Johnson missed Covid briefings and suggestions were that he was finishing a book on Shakespeare (that was never published)
Now this. Shocking. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We already knew Johnson missed Covid briefings and suggestions were that he was finishing a book on Shakespeare (that was never published)
Now this. Shocking. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The political and media establishment will try to bury the issue of Farage's ties to Russia, so please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy as widely and as often as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The political and media establishment will try to bury the issue of Farage's ties to Russia, so please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy as widely and as often as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for taking bribes for pro-Russia interviews and speeches.
Who else was involved,?
Party can now add treason to racism, misogyny, islamaphobia, economic illiteracy as its electoral credentials.
Who else was involved,?
Party can now add treason to racism, misogyny, islamaphobia, economic illiteracy as its electoral credentials.
Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery
Nathan Gill, 52, is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison after admitting taking bribes while an MEP.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for taking bribes for pro-Russia interviews and speeches.
Who else was involved,?
Party can now add treason to racism, misogyny, islamaphobia, economic illiteracy as its electoral credentials.
Who else was involved,?
Party can now add treason to racism, misogyny, islamaphobia, economic illiteracy as its electoral credentials.
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Richard Tice, March 2025:
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Richard Tice, March 2025:
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
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"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt...."
Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt...."
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt...."
Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt...."
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With over 20 million article reads under our belt, we’re very serious about building a grassroots citizen journalism alternative to the billionaire-owned mainstream media.
And we can do it on an absolute shoestring too. That’s the revolutionary beauty of it.
See 👉 chuffed.org/project/byli...
And we can do it on an absolute shoestring too. That’s the revolutionary beauty of it.
See 👉 chuffed.org/project/byli...
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM
With over 20 million article reads under our belt, we’re very serious about building a grassroots citizen journalism alternative to the billionaire-owned mainstream media.
And we can do it on an absolute shoestring too. That’s the revolutionary beauty of it.
See 👉 chuffed.org/project/byli...
And we can do it on an absolute shoestring too. That’s the revolutionary beauty of it.
See 👉 chuffed.org/project/byli...
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UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Millionaires call on Rachel Reeves to raise their taxes in Budget
Two wealthy businessmen say the chancellor should make them pay more ahead of the Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
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John Major on Brexit.
November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
John Major on Brexit.
Stacking logs : one eye
looks t’ward the coming winter’s
sky-filled first snowfall.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #Senryu
#firstsnowfall #winter’scoming #preparation #logburner #woodpile #stacking
#poem #poetry
looks t’ward the coming winter’s
sky-filled first snowfall.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #Senryu
#firstsnowfall #winter’scoming #preparation #logburner #woodpile #stacking
#poem #poetry
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Stacking logs : one eye
looks t’ward the coming winter’s
sky-filled first snowfall.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #Senryu
#firstsnowfall #winter’scoming #preparation #logburner #woodpile #stacking
#poem #poetry
looks t’ward the coming winter’s
sky-filled first snowfall.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #Senryu
#firstsnowfall #winter’scoming #preparation #logburner #woodpile #stacking
#poem #poetry
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What have the BBC done for us?
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
What have the BBC done for us?
Its late this year, roses
still in bloom, fading with age
tired of holding on.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt
#fading #rose #bloom #mildautumn
#poem #poetry
still in bloom, fading with age
tired of holding on.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt
#fading #rose #bloom #mildautumn
#poem #poetry
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Its late this year, roses
still in bloom, fading with age
tired of holding on.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt
#fading #rose #bloom #mildautumn
#poem #poetry
still in bloom, fading with age
tired of holding on.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt
#fading #rose #bloom #mildautumn
#poem #poetry
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Rejoining Eramsus+ would be a vital step in retaining Britain’s standing in the world and upholding the world renown of our universities. This cultural exchange was essential for cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. It's time to restore our membership.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Rejoining Eramsus+ would be a vital step in retaining Britain’s standing in the world and upholding the world renown of our universities. This cultural exchange was essential for cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. It's time to restore our membership.
Quilt block red centered
waste scraps welcome. By hearth
now warm, forever warmed.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #fireside #hearth #logcabin #quilt #quilting #handmade #scrap #allarewelcome #hospitality #openhearts
waste scraps welcome. By hearth
now warm, forever warmed.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #fireside #hearth #logcabin #quilt #quilting #handmade #scrap #allarewelcome #hospitality #openhearts
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Quilt block red centered
waste scraps welcome. By hearth
now warm, forever warmed.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #fireside #hearth #logcabin #quilt #quilting #handmade #scrap #allarewelcome #hospitality #openhearts
waste scraps welcome. By hearth
now warm, forever warmed.
#haiku #dailyhaikuprompt #fireside #hearth #logcabin #quilt #quilting #handmade #scrap #allarewelcome #hospitality #openhearts