ChrisG44
@cmg44.bsky.social
Grandma to 5. lives Yorkshire loves theatre, reading, sewing, watercolour painting, travel. Politics, pro EU, anti Tory. Anti Reform.
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I have only read bits of the report into the Church of England's handling of sex abuse. It's clearly a grim episode, but it looks to me unfair to accuse Justin Welby of a cover-up
November 12, 2024 at 10:50 AM
I have only read bits of the report into the Church of England's handling of sex abuse. It's clearly a grim episode, but it looks to me unfair to accuse Justin Welby of a cover-up
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Nick Timothy/Telegraph/Mail claiming it's cheaper to keep people claiming asylum (not "illegal migrants") in hotels indefinitely at taxpayers' expense rather than processing their claims, allowing them to work, etc.
Treating the public like fools.
Treating the public like fools.
August 26, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Nick Timothy/Telegraph/Mail claiming it's cheaper to keep people claiming asylum (not "illegal migrants") in hotels indefinitely at taxpayers' expense rather than processing their claims, allowing them to work, etc.
Treating the public like fools.
Treating the public like fools.
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This is up there with
"people aren't dying in car accidents so let's remove seatbelt laws."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"people aren't dying in car accidents so let's remove seatbelt laws."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Whales are doing well so it’s time to scrap the body that once protected them, says former head
The International Whaling Commission has become a ‘zombie’ and should vote to disband itself, insists Peter Bridgewater
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2024 at 1:27 PM
This is up there with
"people aren't dying in car accidents so let's remove seatbelt laws."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"people aren't dying in car accidents so let's remove seatbelt laws."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I have a lot on my mind,
The stress of school is slowly tearing off my skin,
Adjusting to the scars of poor parenting,
Having to hide the wounds of depression...
The stress of school is slowly tearing off my skin,
Adjusting to the scars of poor parenting,
Having to hide the wounds of depression...
August 25, 2024 at 11:56 AM
I have a lot on my mind,
The stress of school is slowly tearing off my skin,
Adjusting to the scars of poor parenting,
Having to hide the wounds of depression...
The stress of school is slowly tearing off my skin,
Adjusting to the scars of poor parenting,
Having to hide the wounds of depression...
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Part 3 in our series of behind the scenes interviews at the DNC. Veteran Congresswoman Rosa De Lauro. alastaircampbell.org/2024/08/93-d...
93. DNC Special: The Veteran Congresswoman (Rosa DeLauro)
What is the role of a member of Congress? How much do campaigns in the United States really cost? Is campaigning as a member of Congress wildly different to campaigning as an MP? Rory and Alastair are...
alastaircampbell.org
August 25, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Part 3 in our series of behind the scenes interviews at the DNC. Veteran Congresswoman Rosa De Lauro. alastaircampbell.org/2024/08/93-d...
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No surprises here.
Met drops investigation into general election gambling allegations
The force said the decision should not be seen as an ‘all-clear’ for those involved as a separate Gambling Commission probe continues.
www.upday.com
August 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM
No surprises here.
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This is lunacy, our biggest and closest market is Europe. The Pacific would be nice but eventually the EU is going to do a deal with them and it will be better than anything we can achieve. How can Labour do this to our young people?
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
Government to seek global trade deals for UK at expense of formal EU re-entry
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says joining the Asia-Pacific CPTPP bloc is a ‘real win’ for exporters, even though it will preclude the UK from EU membership
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2024 at 8:39 AM
This is lunacy, our biggest and closest market is Europe. The Pacific would be nice but eventually the EU is going to do a deal with them and it will be better than anything we can achieve. How can Labour do this to our young people?
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
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Good morning. It's my birthday today. For my 2nd day on Bluesky it's only fitting I should be greeted with a blue sky and a beautiful Moon! It's currently waning in its third quarter phase and quite gorgeous #Astronomy #Moon
August 25, 2024 at 6:12 AM
Good morning. It's my birthday today. For my 2nd day on Bluesky it's only fitting I should be greeted with a blue sky and a beautiful Moon! It's currently waning in its third quarter phase and quite gorgeous #Astronomy #Moon