Rachel Lowe
@rachellowe.bsky.social
Happiest outdoors but easily tempted inside by a glass of wine. Love to party but often found with my nose in a book. Opinions on most things & prone to sweariness when confronted by injustice. Lover & fighter. Feminist.
Co-founder www.NakedRecordClub.com
Co-founder www.NakedRecordClub.com
2 weeks ago I lost Treacle. She was under my desk at work, beside my bed at night & there when I traveled. She even fell in love with Simon before I did. Every day was unconditional love. I’ve never experienced grief like this. Thank God no-one has been stupid enough to say ‘she was only a dog’.
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
2 weeks ago I lost Treacle. She was under my desk at work, beside my bed at night & there when I traveled. She even fell in love with Simon before I did. Every day was unconditional love. I’ve never experienced grief like this. Thank God no-one has been stupid enough to say ‘she was only a dog’.
Great post. I hope to God she’s right!
This is what I told my Dad last night:
The TACO presidency is not over, but his aura of invincibility is.
It’s not one thing. It’s the cumulative effect of a shit economy, wildly unpopular tariffs, ICE terrorizing communities, his flip flopping on H-1B visas, redistricting not going all that well
The TACO presidency is not over, but his aura of invincibility is.
It’s not one thing. It’s the cumulative effect of a shit economy, wildly unpopular tariffs, ICE terrorizing communities, his flip flopping on H-1B visas, redistricting not going all that well
November 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Great post. I hope to God she’s right!
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Illegal migration isn't tearing this country apart, but our obsession with it is. It's an obsession fuelled by our media and politicians. Both profit from blowing the problem out of all proportion. It's been happening for decades, but never more so than now
November 16, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Illegal migration isn't tearing this country apart, but our obsession with it is. It's an obsession fuelled by our media and politicians. Both profit from blowing the problem out of all proportion. It's been happening for decades, but never more so than now
I wonder whether Starmer et al look at @zackpolanski.bsky.social out in the US engaging politicians & media with his articulate, engaging and progressive message of hope and reflect on the fact that they sent Peter Mandelson.
Antony Jones, on Zack Polanski’s fantastic interview in CNN, Zack Polanski talks about leftist populism, a hopeful and positive alternative to Right-Wing rhetoric, he also calls Trump out on his spreading misinformation or fake news.
youtu.be/eExrqh32_w0?...
youtu.be/eExrqh32_w0?...
Zack Polanski SLAMS Trump On US TV Live!
YouTube video by Antony Jones
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November 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I wonder whether Starmer et al look at @zackpolanski.bsky.social out in the US engaging politicians & media with his articulate, engaging and progressive message of hope and reflect on the fact that they sent Peter Mandelson.
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Prince William who doesn't even need to be there, went to the UN Climate Conference on a Private Jet.
He doesn't give the slightest toss about Climate Change, only getting publicity for doing nothing.
He doesn't give the slightest toss about Climate Change, only getting publicity for doing nothing.
November 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Prince William who doesn't even need to be there, went to the UN Climate Conference on a Private Jet.
He doesn't give the slightest toss about Climate Change, only getting publicity for doing nothing.
He doesn't give the slightest toss about Climate Change, only getting publicity for doing nothing.
Genius!
Private jets don't pay fuel tax. Now I don't either.
YouTube video by Oli Frost
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November 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Genius!
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Zohran Mamdani in New York
Catherine Connolly in Ireland
Rob Jetten in the Netherlands
Plaid Cymru in Caerphilly
The rise of the far right is not inevitable.
If we work together, we can dare to hope.
Catherine Connolly in Ireland
Rob Jetten in the Netherlands
Plaid Cymru in Caerphilly
The rise of the far right is not inevitable.
If we work together, we can dare to hope.
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Zohran Mamdani in New York
Catherine Connolly in Ireland
Rob Jetten in the Netherlands
Plaid Cymru in Caerphilly
The rise of the far right is not inevitable.
If we work together, we can dare to hope.
Catherine Connolly in Ireland
Rob Jetten in the Netherlands
Plaid Cymru in Caerphilly
The rise of the far right is not inevitable.
If we work together, we can dare to hope.
CONGRATULATIONS New York!
😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani challenges Donald Trump in victory speech as Democrats win key US election races – live
Mamdani condemns ‘oligarchy and authoritarianism’ in speech directly talking to Trump as Democrats win California redistricting vote and New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
CONGRATULATIONS New York!
😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
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Yet another bloody immigrant coming over here and oh….. selflessly saving lives! ❤️
Cambridgeshire stabbing attack: ‘heroic’ train worker praised for saving passengers’ lives
LNER employee Samir Zitouni, who was hospitalised after Saturday’s incident, hailed by police and transport secretary for ‘bravery beyond measure’
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Yet another bloody immigrant coming over here and oh….. selflessly saving lives! ❤️
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🔴The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report
The UK’s infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could ‘politicise’ our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...
The UK’s infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could ‘politicise’ our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...
The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report
The UK's infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could 'politicise' our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🔴The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report
The UK’s infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could ‘politicise’ our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...
The UK’s infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could ‘politicise’ our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...
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stop thinking right now
October 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
stop thinking right now
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On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
I fear my fiance will find great joy in taking this recipe literally 😂😂😂
October 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I fear my fiance will find great joy in taking this recipe literally 😂😂😂
Weird but brilliant!
#CultivatedBiomaterials, a startup in #NorthCarolina, has successfully grown real #leather in a lab from a living cow’s own cells 🐄✨, without slaughtering the animal, possibly paving the way for a more sustainable $400 billion #fashion industry 🌍👟.
Lab-grown leather from a living cow could change the fashion industry
A North Carolina startup found a way to grow real leather from cow cells in a lab, a sustainable breakthrough that could cut emissions and eliminate slaughter in the $400 billion leather industry.
www.wral.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Weird but brilliant!
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We had breakfast at a wonderful restaurant in Buellton, California and this was on the counter where you pay the bill.
Trump’s economy is destroying American businesses 😡
Trump’s economy is destroying American businesses 😡
October 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We had breakfast at a wonderful restaurant in Buellton, California and this was on the counter where you pay the bill.
Trump’s economy is destroying American businesses 😡
Trump’s economy is destroying American businesses 😡
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Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hooray for real women ❤️😀❤️
September 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Hooray for real women ❤️😀❤️
Reform mixing things up and expanding their criminal horizons beyond domestic abuse.
Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Gill admits eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Reform mixing things up and expanding their criminal horizons beyond domestic abuse.
Brilliant to see 👏👏👏
Shame UK stayed out.
Shame UK stayed out.
Netanyahu vows to ‘finish job’ in Gaza during UN speech as delegates walk out
Israeli prime minister said recognition of Palestinian state is ‘insane’ days after countries such as UK and France did so
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Brilliant to see 👏👏👏
Shame UK stayed out.
Shame UK stayed out.
Beauty, heartbreak and hope. Moved me to tears too.
@billybragg.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=RjVy...
@billybragg.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=RjVy...
Found this in my feed and it moved me tears...
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
youtube.com
September 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Beauty, heartbreak and hope. Moved me to tears too.
@billybragg.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=RjVy...
@billybragg.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=RjVy...
Candace Owen’s attention seeking lie-fuelled political rantings are abhorrent. Guess who was guest at her wedding? Yep our very own lie mongering grifter-in-chief Nigel Farage.
Macrons to submit scientific evidence to US court to prove Brigitte was not born a man
French president and wife allege rightwing influencer Candace Owens is using defamatory attacks against them to boost media profile
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Candace Owen’s attention seeking lie-fuelled political rantings are abhorrent. Guess who was guest at her wedding? Yep our very own lie mongering grifter-in-chief Nigel Farage.
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"The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot
Once, I believed that humanity’s problem was an information deficit. Now, I know you can’t speak truth to power if power controls your words, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
"The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A well-deserved award, and a demonstration that the country does still appreciate media figures brave enough to speak out.
🚨THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN: Gary Lineker has just won Best Presenter at the National Television Awards, ending Ant & Dec’s 23 year streak!
September 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A well-deserved award, and a demonstration that the country does still appreciate media figures brave enough to speak out.