LibLabGreen Barbara
@beealing.bsky.social
Can't keep quiet about politics, environment & active travel, solicitor at W London advice, cyclist, Oxon
I've got visions of boats arriving here all the way from Africa...
November 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I've got visions of boats arriving here all the way from Africa...
M4 junction 5, same. Embarrassing.
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
M4 junction 5, same. Embarrassing.
Isn't he called Tommy Ten Names now? Like 30p Lee whose name has stuck for evermore, based on Jack Monroe?
November 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Isn't he called Tommy Ten Names now? Like 30p Lee whose name has stuck for evermore, based on Jack Monroe?
Its now called the immigration salary list and still lists the oddest jobs an asylum seeker can seek: fisherman, ballet dancer, artist, of the 20 odd jobs.
www.gov.uk/guidance/imm...
www.gov.uk/guidance/imm...
Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Immigration Salary List - Guidance - GOV.UK
Occupations where a reduced skills and salary threshold applies in the Skilled Worker route.
www.gov.uk
November 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Its now called the immigration salary list and still lists the oddest jobs an asylum seeker can seek: fisherman, ballet dancer, artist, of the 20 odd jobs.
www.gov.uk/guidance/imm...
www.gov.uk/guidance/imm...
Trump is unbelievably reopening mines. Who wants to work in a mine, FFS.
November 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Trump is unbelievably reopening mines. Who wants to work in a mine, FFS.
Articel 1, human beings are all equal; Article 2, regardless of race, colour, language, sex..
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Articel 1, human beings are all equal; Article 2, regardless of race, colour, language, sex..
When Russians are the only foreigners who support you.
November 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
When Russians are the only foreigners who support you.
Do we want mines to reopen??
November 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Do we want mines to reopen??
They keep having new comms people but it’s not working, or they’re not allowed to say much
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
They keep having new comms people but it’s not working, or they’re not allowed to say much
A) you shouldn't have to explain your existence
B) thanks for your post and your work & commitment
C) if only UKers knew how lucky they are
D) it could be them one day.
B) thanks for your post and your work & commitment
C) if only UKers knew how lucky they are
D) it could be them one day.
November 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A) you shouldn't have to explain your existence
B) thanks for your post and your work & commitment
C) if only UKers knew how lucky they are
D) it could be them one day.
B) thanks for your post and your work & commitment
C) if only UKers knew how lucky they are
D) it could be them one day.
They've turned into the nasty party, formerly a reputation of the conservatives.
November 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
They've turned into the nasty party, formerly a reputation of the conservatives.
They'll be calling themselves refugees from the woke UK soon. Oops, not while Starmer is in power.
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
They'll be calling themselves refugees from the woke UK soon. Oops, not while Starmer is in power.
UK govt could use this to the UKs advantage rather than the broadbrush anti-foreigner, racist approach.
Give citizenship to those who speak the language, got jobs, paid taxes. Win win!
Give citizenship to those who speak the language, got jobs, paid taxes. Win win!
November 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
UK govt could use this to the UKs advantage rather than the broadbrush anti-foreigner, racist approach.
Give citizenship to those who speak the language, got jobs, paid taxes. Win win!
Give citizenship to those who speak the language, got jobs, paid taxes. Win win!
Being a dual national allows me to check the local Brits out before admitting to be one or denying it.
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Being a dual national allows me to check the local Brits out before admitting to be one or denying it.
That is many many lorries worth, how come noone noticed??
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
That is many many lorries worth, how come noone noticed??
Sexism, bad dentisty, child abuse.
November 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Sexism, bad dentisty, child abuse.
To me it shows much flag related bravado is alcohol related.
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
To me it shows much flag related bravado is alcohol related.
Agree with all of that, however, the BBC is not entirely independent. Its board members are appointed by the govt, see Robbie Gibb.
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Agree with all of that, however, the BBC is not entirely independent. Its board members are appointed by the govt, see Robbie Gibb.
Do you think this was an instigated mistake, ie sabotage? That the right wing medi could then exploit?
November 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Do you think this was an instigated mistake, ie sabotage? That the right wing medi could then exploit?
London. I also saw some yesterday in High Wycombe, can't find them now but they are a reaction to ruined parked-on verges rather than a choice.
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
London. I also saw some yesterday in High Wycombe, can't find them now but they are a reaction to ruined parked-on verges rather than a choice.
Open van door stopping any remaining pavement use, a popular issue round my way in Goring.
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Open van door stopping any remaining pavement use, a popular issue round my way in Goring.
I love the BBC but I am irritated by its reactionariness. I wish a return to progressive unfettered news and programmes where you don't need to guess the subtext.
November 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I love the BBC but I am irritated by its reactionariness. I wish a return to progressive unfettered news and programmes where you don't need to guess the subtext.