Dave Smith
@whollydavesmith.bsky.social
Love Jesus, family and church family, refugees and those on the margins of society. Retired. Founder of Mustard Tree, Boaz Trust and NACCOM. Author of Refugee Stories. Love God's creation and my garden. Norwich City supporter since 1957.
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🚨BREAKING: Parliament is going to debate the petition – BY-ELECTIONS TO BE CALLED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT TO ANOTHER PARTY on 16 March 2026!
Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support
Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support
February 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
🚨BREAKING: Parliament is going to debate the petition – BY-ELECTIONS TO BE CALLED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT TO ANOTHER PARTY on 16 March 2026!
Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support
Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support
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When whatever happens at the top of the Labour Party finally happens and given the sorry mess that British politics has been for years, is it maybe time to fix a broken system? Get rid of the “two party politics” delusion? Embrace PR? It’s apparently good enough for Scotland, Wales and N Ireland.
February 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
When whatever happens at the top of the Labour Party finally happens and given the sorry mess that British politics has been for years, is it maybe time to fix a broken system? Get rid of the “two party politics” delusion? Embrace PR? It’s apparently good enough for Scotland, Wales and N Ireland.
How come some countries are allowed nuclear weapons, but others are not? Looking at those who have them, it's not because they are the good guys.
February 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
How come some countries are allowed nuclear weapons, but others are not? Looking at those who have them, it's not because they are the good guys.
When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? When it's an Israeli ceasefire.
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? When it's an Israeli ceasefire.
Join us to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum this Refugee Prayer Hour. Together, we’ll reflect on refugees' mental health needs, and pray for healing and restorations for our friends. We will also pray for all those who are called to walk with our refugee friends through their journeys.🙏
January 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Join us to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum this Refugee Prayer Hour. Together, we’ll reflect on refugees' mental health needs, and pray for healing and restorations for our friends. We will also pray for all those who are called to walk with our refugee friends through their journeys.🙏
Iran is suffering serious political unrest and social challenges, affecting many. We believe in the power of prayer and in God’s ability to bring peace, justice, and transformation.
Join us on 15 January
📅 Thursday, 15 January 2026
⏰ 8:00-9:00 pm (GMT)
💻 Zoom
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Join us on 15 January
📅 Thursday, 15 January 2026
⏰ 8:00-9:00 pm (GMT)
💻 Zoom
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January 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Iran is suffering serious political unrest and social challenges, affecting many. We believe in the power of prayer and in God’s ability to bring peace, justice, and transformation.
Join us on 15 January
📅 Thursday, 15 January 2026
⏰ 8:00-9:00 pm (GMT)
💻 Zoom
us02web.zoom.us/j/8517775382...
Join us on 15 January
📅 Thursday, 15 January 2026
⏰ 8:00-9:00 pm (GMT)
💻 Zoom
us02web.zoom.us/j/8517775382...
This is such a travesty, and an utter nonsense when our NHS is crumbling and staffing levels are inadequate. It's also inhumane, which just about sums up our immigration policy at the moment. Please sign and force a U-turn. patientsnotpassports.co.uk/what-do-we-d...
Nursing Assistants in Manchester at Risk of Deportation – Patients Not Passports
patientsnotpassports.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This is such a travesty, and an utter nonsense when our NHS is crumbling and staffing levels are inadequate. It's also inhumane, which just about sums up our immigration policy at the moment. Please sign and force a U-turn. patientsnotpassports.co.uk/what-do-we-d...
I just wish that the police would impound every vehicle that spews out toxic black smoke, and preferably crush them - including the Mercs and BMWs amongst them. It endangers everyone who suffers from respiratory illnesses and dares to walk near a road.
New data shows just £1.5 million was given to councils in England in the past year to tackle air pollution – down from a high of £225 million in 2021 @bylinetimes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/t...
The Government Has Cut Air Pollution Funds to Councils by 99% as Illegal Levels of Pollution Shorten Lives
New data shows just £1.5 million was given to councils in England in the past year to tackle air pollution - down from a high of £225 million in 2021
bylinetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I just wish that the police would impound every vehicle that spews out toxic black smoke, and preferably crush them - including the Mercs and BMWs amongst them. It endangers everyone who suffers from respiratory illnesses and dares to walk near a road.
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The next time Reform UK come looking for your vote at an election, claiming to love our country - remember that these are the kind of people they appoint as their leaders.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The next time Reform UK come looking for your vote at an election, claiming to love our country - remember that these are the kind of people they appoint as their leaders.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
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I'm seeing a lot of 'the government aren't far right' chat, but I'm also seeing stuff like this.
Would a non-far-right government put something like this out?
Would a non-far-right government put something like this out?
Home Office: How dare people say we are acting like the far-right?
Also the Home Office: These far-right graphics look great, let's copy them.
Also the Home Office: These far-right graphics look great, let's copy them.
November 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I'm seeing a lot of 'the government aren't far right' chat, but I'm also seeing stuff like this.
Would a non-far-right government put something like this out?
Would a non-far-right government put something like this out?
Why is this not front-page news? It could affect the health of billions of women. www.wen.org.uk/2025/05/28/t...
TOXIC PESTICIDE FOUND IN UK TAMPONS AT 40 TIMES THE DRINKING WATER LIMIT, REPORT REVEALS
Toxic pesticide found in UK tampons at 40 times the drinking water limit
www.wen.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Why is this not front-page news? It could affect the health of billions of women. www.wen.org.uk/2025/05/28/t...
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Why does the world's richest man need another $29 billion...despite tanking the business?
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
US labor, advocacy groups urge states to reject Tesla's $29 billion Musk pay
A coalition of U.S. labor unions and progressive advocacy groups urged state financial officers overseeing public pension funds to oppose fresh pay awards for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, warning the excessive cost poses risks to workers' retirement savings.
www.reuters.com
August 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Why does the world's richest man need another $29 billion...despite tanking the business?
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
Tearfund is an amazing organisation doing fabulous humanitarian work across the globe. They have been waiting for a ceasefire to get much needed medical supplies into Gaza. Now is a great time to donate. www.tearfund.org/campaigns/mi...
Gaza and Middle East Appeal
You can help partners provide vital aid to those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and across the region.
www.tearfund.org
October 14, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Tearfund is an amazing organisation doing fabulous humanitarian work across the globe. They have been waiting for a ceasefire to get much needed medical supplies into Gaza. Now is a great time to donate. www.tearfund.org/campaigns/mi...
A good example of a charity doing what the state fails to do. In this case preparing newly granted refugees for the challenges of understanding the realities of private renting in the UK.
It was great to hold another Renting ready training session recently! 😊 These sessions focus on preparing people we support to move into private rented accommodation.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A good example of a charity doing what the state fails to do. In this case preparing newly granted refugees for the challenges of understanding the realities of private renting in the UK.
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It was great to hold another Renting ready training session recently! 😊 These sessions focus on preparing people we support to move into private rented accommodation.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It was great to hold another Renting ready training session recently! 😊 These sessions focus on preparing people we support to move into private rented accommodation.
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I've been thinking the very same thoughts. I would love to know how many shootings in the US have been carried out by ex-servicemen, and also the ratio of black to white. I suspect King Donald would not approve of the answers.
There’s a conversation to be had about all that. But too many people don’t want to have it and will instead raise panic about the nonexistent immigrant crime wave. It’s a deflection. A very dangerous one. 2/2
September 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I've been thinking the very same thoughts. I would love to know how many shootings in the US have been carried out by ex-servicemen, and also the ratio of black to white. I suspect King Donald would not approve of the answers.
Heard on the radio yesterday: man who was nicknamed Shattner due to his golf prowess. His golfing mates said he "boldly went where no man had gone before".
September 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Heard on the radio yesterday: man who was nicknamed Shattner due to his golf prowess. His golfing mates said he "boldly went where no man had gone before".
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Possible causes of your problems. It’s a diagram that (sadly) still seems relevant in 2025, so reposting a year and a bit on.
August 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Possible causes of your problems. It’s a diagram that (sadly) still seems relevant in 2025, so reposting a year and a bit on.
Hypocrisy is one of the greatest sins. Plenty of it sitting at this table. It must have been on the menu alongside bootlicking good food.
I hate Zuckuckerprick with every fiber of my being.
September 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Hypocrisy is one of the greatest sins. Plenty of it sitting at this table. It must have been on the menu alongside bootlicking good food.
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“Support us, we’re not Tories”
“Support us, we’re not Reform”
Labour, this is politics at its laziest. Do better.
“Support us, we’re not Reform”
Labour, this is politics at its laziest. Do better.
September 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
“Support us, we’re not Tories”
“Support us, we’re not Reform”
Labour, this is politics at its laziest. Do better.
“Support us, we’re not Reform”
Labour, this is politics at its laziest. Do better.
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📢 Our Housing Guide is now available in Arabic and Urdu, as well as English! 🎉 You can download the PDFs on our website here 🔗 boaztrust.org.uk/resources/housing-guide
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September 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
📢 Our Housing Guide is now available in Arabic and Urdu, as well as English! 🎉 You can download the PDFs on our website here 🔗 boaztrust.org.uk/resources/housing-guide
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"Tough on asylum seekers" = cruel to fellow human beings. Labour still aping Reform.
Another heartbreaking yet totally avoidable tragedy.
Our thoughts are with their loved ones and refugee communities everywhere.
Enough. Human beings will continue to die at the border until our government dismantles its hostile environment and creates safe routes.
news.sky.com/story/two-ch...
Our thoughts are with their loved ones and refugee communities everywhere.
Enough. Human beings will continue to die at the border until our government dismantles its hostile environment and creates safe routes.
news.sky.com/story/two-ch...
Two children among three dead in English Channel overnight
Three others are missing in the Channel as a result of another small boat crossing, according to the prosecutor of the Pas-de-Calais region.
news.sky.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
"Tough on asylum seekers" = cruel to fellow human beings. Labour still aping Reform.
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Another heartbreaking yet totally avoidable tragedy.
Our thoughts are with their loved ones and refugee communities everywhere.
Enough. Human beings will continue to die at the border until our government dismantles its hostile environment and creates safe routes.
news.sky.com/story/two-ch...
Our thoughts are with their loved ones and refugee communities everywhere.
Enough. Human beings will continue to die at the border until our government dismantles its hostile environment and creates safe routes.
news.sky.com/story/two-ch...
Two children among three dead in English Channel overnight
Three others are missing in the Channel as a result of another small boat crossing, according to the prosecutor of the Pas-de-Calais region.
news.sky.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Another heartbreaking yet totally avoidable tragedy.
Our thoughts are with their loved ones and refugee communities everywhere.
Enough. Human beings will continue to die at the border until our government dismantles its hostile environment and creates safe routes.
news.sky.com/story/two-ch...
Our thoughts are with their loved ones and refugee communities everywhere.
Enough. Human beings will continue to die at the border until our government dismantles its hostile environment and creates safe routes.
news.sky.com/story/two-ch...