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Brie (she/her)
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Barrister @ Gatehouse Chambers, mediator and realistic optimist (views are my own). Happy when around people & baking. Bit of a thrill seeker.
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Brie (she/her) @briekc.bsky.social · Sep 26
Seen in South East London.
A white mattress with a St George’s Red Cross sprayed on it and “If you make your bed with Farage be prepared to lie in (sh)it” written on it
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bestforbritain.org
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.

"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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implausibleblog.bsky.social
Lady with necklace, "If we're so concerned about the welfare of women why aren't we investigating the increase in femicide, the increase in domestic violence, increase in assault and sexual harassment"

"And why misogyny is still not a hate crime" #BBCQT
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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andrewcutting.coe.int
A reminder that the UK’s ban on LGBT people serving in the armed forces was only lifted after a judgment from the European Court of Human Rights.

🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article... via www.bbcnews.com

#ECHR #OurRightsAndFreedoms #Article8 #PrivateLife #MeddlingForeignCourt #CreditWhereItsDue
King unveils new memorial to LGBT veterans after gay ban campaign
A memorial is unveiled dedicated to gay military personnel and to those who served during the armed forces gay ban.
www.bbc.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
"We The People One" by Synthia Saint James, contemporary US visual artist, author, keynote speaker, and educator #WomensArt
Painting of a large gathering of people in colourful attire in a cityscape. All presented in a stylised simplified way.
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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natashadevon.bsky.social
I made a handy flow chart for confused men…
October 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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johndewaalkc.bsky.social
I spent yesterday with my 96yo father who lives in a care home not far from Katie Lam’s constituency. His carers are overwhelmingly from South Asia or Africa who have I hope IRL. They look after him brilliantly. 1/
October 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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zoegrunewald.bsky.social
Governments love to promise they’ll listen, but real listening means staying in the room when the truth is uncomfortable

Good intentions are not enough if the govt doesn't understand the decades of hurt that shape this inquiry

Me for @theleaduk.bsky.social

national.thelead.uk/p/grooming-g...
Courage is needed to ensure grooming gangs inquiry stays the course
There are good intentions from Labour, but Jess Phillips must rise to meet this challenge as weaponisation ramps up.
national.thelead.uk
October 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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chrisdaleoxford.bsky.social
I've just rediscovered this - Toto's Africa sung by a large choir. Wonderful.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c9-...
Africa - Angel City Chorale
YouTube video by Angel City Chorale
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October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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frontline19.bsky.social
A&E Doc @andrewmeyerson.uk has an important
message to deliver about our Crowdfunding campaign.

If you can support us, please consider doing so. Our funds are very low and every penny goes towards helping our frontline workers.

Thank you 💙

Link: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-suppo...
October 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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juliedoughty.bsky.social
transparencyproject.org.uk/new-research...
New research shows domestic abuse issues ‘fall by the wayside’ in making decisions about children
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales (DAC) this week published a report, Everyday Business: Addressing domestic abuse and continuing harm throu
transparencyproject.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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nearlylegal.co.uk
Well now, on initial gas safety certificates and s.21 notices, we have a county court appeal judgment by HHJ Clarke (an excellent judge), which directly contradicts that of HHJ Bloom (an excellent judge) in Byrne v Delgado.

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gatehouselaw.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
British.
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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innertemple.org.uk
Join the discussion, 'Is the Rise in Mass Litigation distorting our Legal System and the UK Economy?'

📆 Tuesday, 18 November, 6pm
👐 Open to all
🥂 Networking reception to follow
🎟️ Tickets: nrtm.pl/3KUMb65

@thebarcouncil.bsky.social
Light teal background with scales of justice
October 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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robinmoirawhite.bsky.social
‘Doublethink*’ alive and well in the U.K. Government.

Given the U.K. Government’s statement to the United Nations on 10 October 2025:

www.gov.uk/government/s...
October 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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thebarcouncil.bsky.social
The Bars, Faculty and Law Societies in the UK have come together and accused politicians of "irresponsible and dangerous" language that is putting lawyers at risk.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Lawyers warn of death threats after Reform and Tories' 'two-tier' claims
In an unprecedented intervention, six legal bodies, representing 250,000 lawyers, expressed “grave concern” over the language being used toward legal professionals
www.mirror.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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thebarcouncil.bsky.social
Today we celebrate Mass Ndow-Njie, who has worked tirelessly to reshape the future of our profession.

He founded Bridging the Bar, a leading force in opening doors for aspiring barristers from under-represented communities.

Find out more about Bridging the Bar⤵️
https://bridgingthebar.org/
Image for Black History Month 2025: Standing firm in power and pride. On a black background is intertwined red, green, and black ribbons of Black History Month. The image features Mass Ndow-Njie's headshot. The Bar Council logo is in the bottom righthand corner. On a black background is white text which reads: "Determined to make the Bar a place of belonging, Mass Ndow-Njie founded Bridging the Bar. Now in its 5th year, the initiative has become a leading force in opening doors for aspiring barristers from under-represented communities. Mass also broke new ground as the first pupil barrister recognised as ‘Barrister of the Week’ by a leading legal publication. Tireless in his commitment to fairness and access, he is reshaping the future of the profession with courage and generosity." In the top righthand corner are the intertwined red, green, and black ribbons of Black History Month. The Bar Council logo is in the bottom righthand corner.
October 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
briekc.bsky.social
Very empowering in these trixcky times to be in Oslo @nobelpeacecenter.bsky.social for today’s announcement. Such clear vital messages about what the world most needs right now. As the peace dove was released a child said “No child started a war. But children suffer the most.” So true.
October 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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peterstefanovic.bsky.social
BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

#NobelPrize
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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seanjones.org
The judicial oath:

I [name], do swear by Almighty God that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign King Charles the Third in the office of [judicial role], and will do right to all manner of people after the law and usages of this realm, without fear or favour, affection or ill will.

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October 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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October 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
briekc.bsky.social
And more in SE5
September 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
briekc.bsky.social
Seen in South East London.
A white mattress with a St George’s Red Cross sprayed on it and “If you make your bed with Farage be prepared to lie in (sh)it” written on it
September 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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wajali.bsky.social
Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue now has 14.3 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube.

It would be a shame for you to share it

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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peterstefanovic.bsky.social
An overseas A&E doctor who has trained and worked in the UK for a decade has said she is 'appalled' by Nigel Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave to remain if Reform is elected

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
A&E doctor's message to Nigel Farage about his plans for NHS comes with warning
An overseas A&E doctor who has trained and worked in the UK for a decade has said she is 'appalled' by Nigel Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave to remain if Reform is elected
www.mirror.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM