Maryanne
@abigbirdruns.bsky.social
Runner. Co-Chair of the 100 Marathon Club UK. Dog lover. Sea swimmer all year round.
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Please enjoy this short video of some of my best cartoons from 2025, published in Private Eye, The Spectator, The Critic, New Humanist, Idler and the Big Issue.
youtu.be/Ge26FvFZah8
youtu.be/Ge26FvFZah8
2025 by Royston
YouTube video by Royston Robertson
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December 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Please enjoy this short video of some of my best cartoons from 2025, published in Private Eye, The Spectator, The Critic, New Humanist, Idler and the Big Issue.
youtu.be/Ge26FvFZah8
youtu.be/Ge26FvFZah8
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Incredible what you find when you start looking for data on the "white men can't get jobs anymore" phenomenon
www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/12/17/w...
www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/12/17/w...
What Does the Census Data Say About “The Lost Generation”
Savage appears wrong, but the reality is potentially bleaker.
www.peoplespolicyproject.org
December 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Incredible what you find when you start looking for data on the "white men can't get jobs anymore" phenomenon
www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/12/17/w...
www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/12/17/w...
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i post this story every christmas, and will keep doing so until it stops making me cry
merry christmas xx
merry christmas xx
A real Good Samaritan
One act of kindness that befell Leeds writer Bernard Hare in 1982 changed him profoundly. Here he tells his story.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
i post this story every christmas, and will keep doing so until it stops making me cry
merry christmas xx
merry christmas xx
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Kristy Lee says she canceled her Kennedy Center show after Trump’s name was added to the venue because she couldn’t live with the decision otherwise.
“I can’t stand on that stage and sleep right at night,” Lee wrote after pulling out of her January show at the John F. Kennedy Center.
#ETTD
“I can’t stand on that stage and sleep right at night,” Lee wrote after pulling out of her January show at the John F. Kennedy Center.
#ETTD
December 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Kristy Lee says she canceled her Kennedy Center show after Trump’s name was added to the venue because she couldn’t live with the decision otherwise.
“I can’t stand on that stage and sleep right at night,” Lee wrote after pulling out of her January show at the John F. Kennedy Center.
#ETTD
“I can’t stand on that stage and sleep right at night,” Lee wrote after pulling out of her January show at the John F. Kennedy Center.
#ETTD
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This is the @privateeyenews.bsky.social card I drew this year. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you all xx
December 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This is the @privateeyenews.bsky.social card I drew this year. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you all xx
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In 2025 reparations became central to UK ties with the Caribbean and Africa – so how do we move forward? | Kenneth Mohammed
In 2025 reparations became central to UK ties with the Caribbean and Africa – so how do we move forward? | Kenneth Mohammed
This year was a pivotal one, in which the issue of restorative justice began to frame the UK’s post-imperial relationship with the global south
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
In 2025 reparations became central to UK ties with the Caribbean and Africa – so how do we move forward? | Kenneth Mohammed
Another "how lovely" for Christmas
Divine messengers: Italian nuns’ social media posts go viral
Divine messengers: Italian nuns’ social media posts go viral
Revelation of Instagram spurs retired Catholic devotees in Abruzzo to gain millions of views with upbeat videos
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Another "how lovely" for Christmas
What a wonderful story. If only we could all be so open hearted
December 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
What a wonderful story. If only we could all be so open hearted
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Also, calling Russell Brand a comedian is like calling Tommy Robinson a journalist.
There is no evidence he is or ever was.
There is no evidence he is or ever was.
December 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Also, calling Russell Brand a comedian is like calling Tommy Robinson a journalist.
There is no evidence he is or ever was.
There is no evidence he is or ever was.
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A patently stupid and self-destructive idea, pushed by very entitled people who had nothing to lose and Putins disinformation machine and voted for in large part by bigots who thought it would make this country great again.
All to the colossal detriment of the UK.
F*** them all a million times.
All to the colossal detriment of the UK.
F*** them all a million times.
Letter to the FT that stingingly sums up Brexit and the shit creek we now find ourselves in.
A terrible idea (naive, prejudiced and uninformed) that has deeply divided us and left us poorer and less secure… but unwilling to face up to the damage we’ve done to ourselves. While the EU moves on.
A terrible idea (naive, prejudiced and uninformed) that has deeply divided us and left us poorer and less secure… but unwilling to face up to the damage we’ve done to ourselves. While the EU moves on.
December 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
A patently stupid and self-destructive idea, pushed by very entitled people who had nothing to lose and Putins disinformation machine and voted for in large part by bigots who thought it would make this country great again.
All to the colossal detriment of the UK.
F*** them all a million times.
All to the colossal detriment of the UK.
F*** them all a million times.
This is sweet
In 2023 I became obsessed with videos of dads in cargo shortswaiting in parking lots during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. So when she came to town, I grabbed a camera and headed down to talk to them. I thought it'd be funny. It turned out to be something else entirely.
December 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
This is sweet
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Among the newly-released Epstein files. This Justice Dept email from Jan 2020
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Among the newly-released Epstein files. This Justice Dept email from Jan 2020
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
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I’m sure the “protect our women and girls” brigade will have plenty to say about this👍🏼
There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
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There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
1/10
December 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I’m sure the “protect our women and girls” brigade will have plenty to say about this👍🏼
There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
1/10
There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
1/10
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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
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I have always liked Cher, and she has now gone up in my rankings.
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I have always liked Cher, and she has now gone up in my rankings.
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The UAE has no ambiguity in law where Islamophobia is concerned and Tommy Robinson's very presence there could be a problem for him.
searchlightmagazine.com/2025/12/robi...
searchlightmagazine.com/2025/12/robi...
Robinson's Dubai trip a challenge to Emirates law | Searchlight
"You're a rat" - boxer Ty Mitchell confronts Tommy Robinson in Dubai Tommy Robinson’s visit to Dubai has attracted attention both because of ...
searchlightmagazine.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The UAE has no ambiguity in law where Islamophobia is concerned and Tommy Robinson's very presence there could be a problem for him.
searchlightmagazine.com/2025/12/robi...
searchlightmagazine.com/2025/12/robi...
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The Ghost of Racism Past
The Ghost of Racism Present
The Ghost of Racism Yet to Come
The Ghost of Racism Present
The Ghost of Racism Yet to Come
December 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Ghost of Racism Past
The Ghost of Racism Present
The Ghost of Racism Yet to Come
The Ghost of Racism Present
The Ghost of Racism Yet to Come
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'On “X”, Doyle followed Elon Musk, Nigel Farage, Andrew Tate, and a random small time, seemingly right wing commentor, as well as several cryptocurrency accounts. He only followed 11 accounts, half of which were far right.'
@penhemingway.bsky.social @northwestbylines.co.uk
@penhemingway.bsky.social @northwestbylines.co.uk
The Liverpool Victory Parade – Paul Doyle sentenced
The day 'family man' and 'ex Royal Marine' Paul Doyle lost it during the Liverpool Victory Parade will stay with us forever
northwestbylines.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
'On “X”, Doyle followed Elon Musk, Nigel Farage, Andrew Tate, and a random small time, seemingly right wing commentor, as well as several cryptocurrency accounts. He only followed 11 accounts, half of which were far right.'
@penhemingway.bsky.social @northwestbylines.co.uk
@penhemingway.bsky.social @northwestbylines.co.uk
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Feels like the right day to repost this brilliant tweet from @lewisgoodall.com
#Trump
#BBC
#EpsteinFiles
#CauseAndDeflect
#Trump
#BBC
#EpsteinFiles
#CauseAndDeflect
December 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Feels like the right day to repost this brilliant tweet from @lewisgoodall.com
#Trump
#BBC
#EpsteinFiles
#CauseAndDeflect
#Trump
#BBC
#EpsteinFiles
#CauseAndDeflect
Oh my gosh
Some humanity amidst all THIS *gestures around with arm* ♥️
"Look for me in the trees.
I will be there in the trees."
A letter worth reading? ✅️🤍
(Sent into The Irish Times)
I will be there in the trees."
A letter worth reading? ✅️🤍
(Sent into The Irish Times)
December 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Oh my gosh
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Some humanity amidst all THIS *gestures around with arm* ♥️
"Look for me in the trees.
I will be there in the trees."
A letter worth reading? ✅️🤍
(Sent into The Irish Times)
I will be there in the trees."
A letter worth reading? ✅️🤍
(Sent into The Irish Times)
December 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Some humanity amidst all THIS *gestures around with arm* ♥️
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Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
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a) I utterly condemn today's attack on a Jewish family event on Bondi beach in Australia
b) I utterly condemn Benjamin Netanyahu's genocide in Gaza
Both of these things are true. One of them is not more true than the other.
b) I utterly condemn Benjamin Netanyahu's genocide in Gaza
Both of these things are true. One of them is not more true than the other.
December 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
a) I utterly condemn today's attack on a Jewish family event on Bondi beach in Australia
b) I utterly condemn Benjamin Netanyahu's genocide in Gaza
Both of these things are true. One of them is not more true than the other.
b) I utterly condemn Benjamin Netanyahu's genocide in Gaza
Both of these things are true. One of them is not more true than the other.