Pam Sharp
@pams.bsky.social
Retired nurse lecturer. Lives in Edinburgh. Scotland UK.
Loves the sea, art, travel, photography, cocktails.
Loves the sea, art, travel, photography, cocktails.
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BREAKING: British Green Party membership passes 123000 and approaches 124000; so that is >more than the Conservative Party<!
Completely unprecedented.
Do spread the word…
Completely unprecedented.
Do spread the word…
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
BREAKING: British Green Party membership passes 123000 and approaches 124000; so that is >more than the Conservative Party<!
Completely unprecedented.
Do spread the word…
Completely unprecedented.
Do spread the word…
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Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
I’m back on tour with my new book DOMINATION this week - travelling to Bradford, Sheffield, Newcastle, Hull & Northampton. Expect plenty of monasteries, basilicas, hypocausts as I explore the end of the western Roman Empire and why it’s still relevant today!
October 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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You don't see what you don't look for.
Trump ends annual report on U.S. hunger amid rising food insecurity.
Stops collecting data on climate change as it worsens.
Stops reporting economic data as the economy weakens.
Information is the enemy of lies.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Trump ends annual report on U.S. hunger amid rising food insecurity.
Stops collecting data on climate change as it worsens.
Stops reporting economic data as the economy weakens.
Information is the enemy of lies.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Trump ends annual report on U.S. hunger amid rising food insecurity
The Trump administration is ending a decades-long report on U.S. hunger, calling it “politicized.” Last year, the USDA report warned of rising food insecurity.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
You don't see what you don't look for.
Trump ends annual report on U.S. hunger amid rising food insecurity.
Stops collecting data on climate change as it worsens.
Stops reporting economic data as the economy weakens.
Information is the enemy of lies.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Trump ends annual report on U.S. hunger amid rising food insecurity.
Stops collecting data on climate change as it worsens.
Stops reporting economic data as the economy weakens.
Information is the enemy of lies.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Brexit led to rise in hospital death rates because EU nurses were replaced by less qualified staff, academic study says - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
May 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Brexit led to rise in hospital death rates because EU nurses were replaced by less qualified staff, academic study says - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.
April 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.
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The ‘grey digital divide’ is artificial – created because designers of tech products are overwhelmingly young.
AI is inherently ageist. That’s not just unethical – it can be costly for workers and businesses
The ‘grey digital divide’ is artificial – created because designers of tech products are overwhelmingly young.
tcnv.link
April 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The ‘grey digital divide’ is artificial – created because designers of tech products are overwhelmingly young.
So sorry to hear about Tim. I very much enjoyed is travels. R.I.P.
I have just left the memorial service for Tim McKenna who many of you will know as @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social . There were many people there, friends and family, celebrating the Big Man.
Thanks to @ppushbike.bsky.social for posting the arrangements.
Thanks to @ppushbike.bsky.social for posting the arrangements.
April 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
So sorry to hear about Tim. I very much enjoyed is travels. R.I.P.
I agree.
It is so rude and can be really grating.
Lots of people on #Edinburgh buses forgetting that you don't have to be on speaker for a call.
Also playing video clips with sound on.
Easily solved with headphones 🎧
It is so rude and can be really grating.
Lots of people on #Edinburgh buses forgetting that you don't have to be on speaker for a call.
Also playing video clips with sound on.
Easily solved with headphones 🎧
Where have all the headphones gone on public transport? The noise is eating into my soul | Adrian Chiles
Where have all the headphones gone on public transport? The noise is eating into my soul | Adrian Chiles
Just one antisocial fellow traveller can ruin a journey. Is it a giant two-fingered gesture to the rest of the world?
www.theguardian.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I agree.
It is so rude and can be really grating.
Lots of people on #Edinburgh buses forgetting that you don't have to be on speaker for a call.
Also playing video clips with sound on.
Easily solved with headphones 🎧
It is so rude and can be really grating.
Lots of people on #Edinburgh buses forgetting that you don't have to be on speaker for a call.
Also playing video clips with sound on.
Easily solved with headphones 🎧
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UK: Brexit is the biggest act of economic self harm any country will ever perform
USA: Hold my beer...
USA: Hold my beer...
April 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
UK: Brexit is the biggest act of economic self harm any country will ever perform
USA: Hold my beer...
USA: Hold my beer...
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Our Edinburgh By Numbers is out today. Highlighting a whole host of facts and figures about life in the Capital and how we compare to other cities: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14170/green-growing-and-successful-latest-numbers-add-up-for-edinburgh
March 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our Edinburgh By Numbers is out today. Highlighting a whole host of facts and figures about life in the Capital and how we compare to other cities: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14170/green-growing-and-successful-latest-numbers-add-up-for-edinburgh
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15% OFF INTERRAIL PASSES, sale on now until 1 April. Buy now & you can activate your pass any time in the following 11 months. Read about how passes work & how to buy one at www.seat61.com/how-to-use-a...
March 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
15% OFF INTERRAIL PASSES, sale on now until 1 April. Buy now & you can activate your pass any time in the following 11 months. Read about how passes work & how to buy one at www.seat61.com/how-to-use-a...
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“Why don’t you wear a suit?”
March 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“Why don’t you wear a suit?”
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Dammit. Someone nicked our cute lil yellow Yoonit. A mini cargo bike.
Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at @cargobikemovement.bsky.social if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle.
Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤
Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at @cargobikemovement.bsky.social if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle.
Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤
March 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Dammit. Someone nicked our cute lil yellow Yoonit. A mini cargo bike.
Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at @cargobikemovement.bsky.social if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle.
Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤
Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at @cargobikemovement.bsky.social if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle.
Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤
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Another thing that struck me about yesterday’s Oval Office disaster is the place of language.
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March 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Another thing that struck me about yesterday’s Oval Office disaster is the place of language.
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The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.
February 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.
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This is what courage looks like. While so many stay silent, these people took a stand. We need more of that—right now.
📌 21 civil service employees resigned from DOGE
📌 21 civil service employees resigned from DOGE
February 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This is what courage looks like. While so many stay silent, these people took a stand. We need more of that—right now.
📌 21 civil service employees resigned from DOGE
📌 21 civil service employees resigned from DOGE
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Le Monde, "French MPs vote through the left's wealth tax on the ultra-rich"
Your reminder that a 2% wealth tax on those with £10 million, affecting 0.04% of the UK population, would raise £24 billion a year
You have to wonder why Labour chose not to do this..
Your reminder that a 2% wealth tax on those with £10 million, affecting 0.04% of the UK population, would raise £24 billion a year
You have to wonder why Labour chose not to do this..
February 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Le Monde, "French MPs vote through the left's wealth tax on the ultra-rich"
Your reminder that a 2% wealth tax on those with £10 million, affecting 0.04% of the UK population, would raise £24 billion a year
You have to wonder why Labour chose not to do this..
Your reminder that a 2% wealth tax on those with £10 million, affecting 0.04% of the UK population, would raise £24 billion a year
You have to wonder why Labour chose not to do this..
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Oh yes please 🙏🙏
"New direct high-speed train routes could serve Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva and Zurich by 2029..." www.theguardian.com/business/202...
"New direct high-speed train routes could serve Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva and Zurich by 2029..." www.theguardian.com/business/202...
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Oh yes please 🙏🙏
"New direct high-speed train routes could serve Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva and Zurich by 2029..." www.theguardian.com/business/202...
"New direct high-speed train routes could serve Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva and Zurich by 2029..." www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Senator Dick Durban, "Donald Trump goes off on these wild tangents and says things which are clearly false"
"Thousands have died defending their country"
"And for President Trump to argue that they were somehow the aggressor in this action is disgraceful"
"Thousands have died defending their country"
"And for President Trump to argue that they were somehow the aggressor in this action is disgraceful"
February 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Senator Dick Durban, "Donald Trump goes off on these wild tangents and says things which are clearly false"
"Thousands have died defending their country"
"And for President Trump to argue that they were somehow the aggressor in this action is disgraceful"
"Thousands have died defending their country"
"And for President Trump to argue that they were somehow the aggressor in this action is disgraceful"
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Heard from THREE business owners this morning that these clickbait exaggerated weather reports are affecting business. One said she lost a block-booking worth £2,000 over snow that didn’t happen.
They’re telling me it’s harming local businesses so I’ll continue calling it out.
They’re telling me it’s harming local businesses so I’ll continue calling it out.
February 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Heard from THREE business owners this morning that these clickbait exaggerated weather reports are affecting business. One said she lost a block-booking worth £2,000 over snow that didn’t happen.
They’re telling me it’s harming local businesses so I’ll continue calling it out.
They’re telling me it’s harming local businesses so I’ll continue calling it out.
Love this 🎵🎶🎵
February 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Love this 🎵🎶🎵
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The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
February 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
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One from Frankie.
"America has gone from the Obama Years to the Trump Years, like going from the 'West Wing' to a sitcom where the incidental music involves a tuba." | Frankie Boyle
#Standup
#Comedy
#GreatScottishComedians
"America has gone from the Obama Years to the Trump Years, like going from the 'West Wing' to a sitcom where the incidental music involves a tuba." | Frankie Boyle
#Standup
#Comedy
#GreatScottishComedians
February 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
One from Frankie.
"America has gone from the Obama Years to the Trump Years, like going from the 'West Wing' to a sitcom where the incidental music involves a tuba." | Frankie Boyle
#Standup
#Comedy
#GreatScottishComedians
"America has gone from the Obama Years to the Trump Years, like going from the 'West Wing' to a sitcom where the incidental music involves a tuba." | Frankie Boyle
#Standup
#Comedy
#GreatScottishComedians
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Humanity has a choice.
Fascism or resistance.
Oligarch, tech bros and politicians are choosing fascism.
We need to stand together, organise and resist.
Fascism or resistance.
Oligarch, tech bros and politicians are choosing fascism.
We need to stand together, organise and resist.
February 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Humanity has a choice.
Fascism or resistance.
Oligarch, tech bros and politicians are choosing fascism.
We need to stand together, organise and resist.
Fascism or resistance.
Oligarch, tech bros and politicians are choosing fascism.
We need to stand together, organise and resist.