Sarah Taggart
@redrosesarah.bsky.social
Hi. I'm a Wife, Mum, G-ma & retired college lecturer. Loved politics til it turned poisonous. Language, birds & music are my things. Oh, and I'm co-writing a screenplay...it's pretty bloody good!
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November 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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WeRateDogs turns 10 years old today! A very silly idea to numerically objectify dogs has become one of the kindest and most powerful online communities ever. Thank you for joining us over the last decade. I never knew what this could be until you all showed me. Here's to many more good dogs ❤️
November 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
WeRateDogs turns 10 years old today! A very silly idea to numerically objectify dogs has become one of the kindest and most powerful online communities ever. Thank you for joining us over the last decade. I never knew what this could be until you all showed me. Here's to many more good dogs ❤️
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Horrific scenes in Kyiv.
Europe must stand with Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/14/russia-attack-every-district-kyiv-city-strikes
Europe must stand with Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/14/russia-attack-every-district-kyiv-city-strikes
Russia attacks ‘every district’ of Kyiv, sparking fires across Ukrainian capital
Pictures posted on social media showed different sites in flames and residents gathering in rubble-strewn streets outside apartment buildings
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Horrific scenes in Kyiv.
Europe must stand with Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/14/russia-attack-every-district-kyiv-city-strikes
Europe must stand with Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/14/russia-attack-every-district-kyiv-city-strikes
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Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
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It was always a pointless waste of money and failed to attract any public support or interest. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce
Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce
System introduced in 2012 across England and Wales has faced criticism from police chiefs
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UK politics live – latest updates
The controversial system of police and crime commissioners is to be abolished by the government, the Guardian has learned.
Under the system, introduced under the Conservatives, all 43 police forces covering local areas across England and Wales had to answer to an elected official. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
It was always a pointless waste of money and failed to attract any public support or interest. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
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Oh look. There really are "no go areas" in England.
And they're marked by St George's flags
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
And they're marked by St George's flags
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
Black and Asian staff left feeling ‘deliberately intimidated’, according to chief executive of one NHS trust
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Oh look. There really are "no go areas" in England.
And they're marked by St George's flags
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
And they're marked by St George's flags
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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I don't think I've ever been to Buckinghamshire, but this man makes me want to move there and accidentally become mayor of Newport Pagnell just so I have a chance of appearing somewhere in their archives.
November 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I don't think I've ever been to Buckinghamshire, but this man makes me want to move there and accidentally become mayor of Newport Pagnell just so I have a chance of appearing somewhere in their archives.
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“a group of politically-appointed directors has forced the hand of Samir Shah,the chair, and the departure of the two most senior people in the organisation. Their resignations should be called out for what they are: political interference..”1/
The Observer view: political interference at the BBC | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
“a group of politically-appointed directors has forced the hand of Samir Shah,the chair, and the departure of the two most senior people in the organisation. Their resignations should be called out for what they are: political interference..”1/
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Lads
If you get an NHS invite for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening then please do go along.
It’s a short and painless process which will be over in 10 minutes and it could save your life.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/a...
If you get an NHS invite for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening then please do go along.
It’s a short and painless process which will be over in 10 minutes and it could save your life.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/a...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Find out about abdominal aortic aneurysm, what the symptoms are, how it’s treated, how to lower your risk of getting one and what the causes are.
www.nhs.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Lads
If you get an NHS invite for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening then please do go along.
It’s a short and painless process which will be over in 10 minutes and it could save your life.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/a...
If you get an NHS invite for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening then please do go along.
It’s a short and painless process which will be over in 10 minutes and it could save your life.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/a...
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Tees Valley mayor Lord (Ben) Houchen promised renewal. Instead, Britain’s biggest regeneration project has turned into a taxpayer-funded scandal - enriching a few local businessmen while leaving public bodies on the brink.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Tees Valley mayor Lord (Ben) Houchen promised renewal. Instead, Britain’s biggest regeneration project has turned into a taxpayer-funded scandal - enriching a few local businessmen while leaving public bodies on the brink.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
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“The fact the media was discussing the lies, and offering balancing statements, gave them credence in the eyes of many of those the Far Right was looking to manipulate.”
Why I’m Here
A mission statement of a kind
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
“The fact the media was discussing the lies, and offering balancing statements, gave them credence in the eyes of many of those the Far Right was looking to manipulate.”
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Something worth noting: Rockstar is leaning HEAVILY on the excuse that the unionising employees were "leaking private company information"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
"Rockstar, Rockstar, you're disgusting, we charge you with union busting," the protesters declared.
'All you had to do was follow the damn law, Rockstar!': Workers are protesting outside Take-Two after GTA 6 dev's alleged 'brazen' union-busting
"They can get used to seeing us on their doorstep."
www.pcgamer.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Something worth noting: Rockstar is leaning HEAVILY on the excuse that the unionising employees were "leaking private company information"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
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We are going to live in a world where the the marginal cost of electricity is very close to zero
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We are going to live in a world where the the marginal cost of electricity is very close to zero
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“The Trump administration and Mike Johnson are running a pedophile protection program,” Jeffries told reporters in the Capitol. “That’s what they’ve been doing, and that’s the reason why they refuse to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, for weeks now.” thehill.com/homenews/hou...
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“The Trump administration and Mike Johnson are running a pedophile protection program,” Jeffries told reporters in the Capitol. “That’s what they’ve been doing, and that’s the reason why they refuse to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, for weeks now.” thehill.com/homenews/hou...
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Join the call for better government support with funeral costs.
It’s time to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Find out more and email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
It’s time to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Find out more and email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
November 5, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Join the call for better government support with funeral costs.
It’s time to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Find out more and email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
It’s time to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Find out more and email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
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So depressing to read this. I literally don't understand why anyone would vote against such a mandate. What a betrayal...
#birds
#birds
BAD NEWS! Should the swift brick vote have taken place earlier today we would have won. Tories whipped YES but by the time of the vote, support had gone home just like 2 years ago. It is an AGONISING reality. Tell your MP & steve.reed.mp@parliament.uk what you think. GUTTED.
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 AM
So depressing to read this. I literally don't understand why anyone would vote against such a mandate. What a betrayal...
#birds
#birds
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Don’t worry. I spoke to BBC Newsround and said everything was fine 😁
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Don’t worry. I spoke to BBC Newsround and said everything was fine 😁
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If you're just waking, it's been a good night for Democrats across the US, with voters rejecting Trump nationwide. 🎉
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
Zohran Mamdani: 'Trump's worst nightmare' celebrates New York election result - as US president responds
The Democrat candidate ran on a significantly left-wing platform which included promising city-owned grocery shops and eliminating bus fares. Donald Trump is no fan and warned he could withhold federa...
news.sky.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
If you're just waking, it's been a good night for Democrats across the US, with voters rejecting Trump nationwide. 🎉
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
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Huge wins for the Democrats in state elections across the US last night.
Chaotic authoritarianism is not popular.
Chaotic authoritarianism is not popular.
A 15-point win for VA gov. A 5-point win for VA AG in a race he was expected to lose. A 13-point win for NJ gov, in a race that was expected to be close. An outright majority in NYC in a three-way race. A 30-point win for Prop 50 in CA. #BlueWave #Election2025
November 5, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Huge wins for the Democrats in state elections across the US last night.
Chaotic authoritarianism is not popular.
Chaotic authoritarianism is not popular.
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So the UK train attack hero, not the suspect, is the migrant born abroad and he’s a Muslim.
The racists on here will be gutted.
www.arabnews.com/node/2621417...
The racists on here will be gutted.
www.arabnews.com/node/2621417...
UK train attack hero named as British-Arab rail worker Samir Zitouni
Get the latest breaking news and headlines from the largest Arab News website. Get world news, sport news, business news, entertainment, lifestyle, video and photos.
www.arabnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
So the UK train attack hero, not the suspect, is the migrant born abroad and he’s a Muslim.
The racists on here will be gutted.
www.arabnews.com/node/2621417...
The racists on here will be gutted.
www.arabnews.com/node/2621417...
Oh my God! The reaction to Mamdani's election win 😊
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Oh my God! The reaction to Mamdani's election win 😊
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This person took this when they called the race
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This person took this when they called the race
Wow! Sandwichgate is in equal parts hilarious, unbelievable and terrifying.
Gregory A. Lairmore, a 23-year veteran, said he was not injured but could feel the impact of the sandwich through the ballistic vest.
Border Patrol Agent Testifies On D.C. ‘Sandwich Guy’: ‘I Could Smell The Onions’
Gregory A. Lairmore, a 23-year veteran, said he was not injured but could feel the impact of the sandwich through the ballistic vest.
www.huffpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Wow! Sandwichgate is in equal parts hilarious, unbelievable and terrifying.