Lesley Cookman
@cookmancrime.bsky.social
Superannuated crime writer, mother of four middle aged musicians and grandmother of teenagers. Likes Rupert Bear, Hinge and Bracket, Victoria Wood. And cats.
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This is absolutely shocking if true. A government's treatment of its most vulnerable citizens is a key indicator of its humanity and the strength of its social fabric. Enough is enough
Labour ‘to slash disability benefits for 1 million people’ as part of huge cuts
Those who have difficulty washing, dressing or eating will be denied payments due to a tougher eligibility criteria
www.independent.co.uk
March 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This is absolutely shocking if true. A government's treatment of its most vulnerable citizens is a key indicator of its humanity and the strength of its social fabric. Enough is enough
I think this is the Orange Baby's inspiration: "Off with his head!"
March 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I think this is the Orange Baby's inspiration: "Off with his head!"
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My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books
March 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books
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Fact-check: True
March 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Fact-check: True
Cat being appealing
March 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Cat being appealing
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Please share. 🙏🏻
March 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Please share. 🙏🏻
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The Prime Minister should show British leadership on Ukraine by inviting President Zelenskyy to address Parliament on Monday.
I'm proud that the UK has been Ukraine's staunchest ally from the start. We mustn't falter in the face of Trump's bullying now.
I'm proud that the UK has been Ukraine's staunchest ally from the start. We mustn't falter in the face of Trump's bullying now.
March 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The Prime Minister should show British leadership on Ukraine by inviting President Zelenskyy to address Parliament on Monday.
I'm proud that the UK has been Ukraine's staunchest ally from the start. We mustn't falter in the face of Trump's bullying now.
I'm proud that the UK has been Ukraine's staunchest ally from the start. We mustn't falter in the face of Trump's bullying now.
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February 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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‘This is a coup’: Trump and Musk’s purge is cutting more than costs, say experts
In slashing staff and disabling entire agencies the administration is lacerating the structures of US democracy
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In slashing staff and disabling entire agencies the administration is lacerating the structures of US democracy
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘This is a coup’: Trump and Musk’s purge is cutting more than costs, say experts
In slashing staff and disabling entire agencies the administration is lacerating the structures of US democracy
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
‘This is a coup’: Trump and Musk’s purge is cutting more than costs, say experts
In slashing staff and disabling entire agencies the administration is lacerating the structures of US democracy
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In slashing staff and disabling entire agencies the administration is lacerating the structures of US democracy
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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C*NT ALERT from Threads.
C*NT ALERT from Threads.
February 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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C*NT ALERT from Threads.
C*NT ALERT from Threads.
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Which British animals eat mice and rats? Stoats, weasels, birds of prey, badgers, foxes, pine marten, polecat, wildcats and lynx. All either actively shot and trapped, verging on extinction or extinct because of human activity. We have nature the wrong way around.
February 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Which British animals eat mice and rats? Stoats, weasels, birds of prey, badgers, foxes, pine marten, polecat, wildcats and lynx. All either actively shot and trapped, verging on extinction or extinct because of human activity. We have nature the wrong way around.
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"It is well-known that most of the mainstream media do not approach a Labour Government in a neutral way.
Some blatantly misrepresent what is happening, but more often they simply do not report activity, leaving people with a sense that the government is doing nothing."
Some blatantly misrepresent what is happening, but more often they simply do not report activity, leaving people with a sense that the government is doing nothing."
Government is busy: but the media are not telling you
Despite what the press tells us, the government is very busy, often doing popular things. But you wouldn’t know it from the press coverage
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
"It is well-known that most of the mainstream media do not approach a Labour Government in a neutral way.
Some blatantly misrepresent what is happening, but more often they simply do not report activity, leaving people with a sense that the government is doing nothing."
Some blatantly misrepresent what is happening, but more often they simply do not report activity, leaving people with a sense that the government is doing nothing."
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While we're about it
February 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
While we're about it
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🇬🇧 BREAKING NEWS 🇬🇧
New government ministerial appointments announced
Harold Shipman HEALTH
Fred West
BUILDING
Jimmy Saville
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
🇺🇸 RFK Jr 🇺🇸
New government ministerial appointments announced
Harold Shipman HEALTH
Fred West
BUILDING
Jimmy Saville
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
🇺🇸 RFK Jr 🇺🇸
February 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🇬🇧 BREAKING NEWS 🇬🇧
New government ministerial appointments announced
Harold Shipman HEALTH
Fred West
BUILDING
Jimmy Saville
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
🇺🇸 RFK Jr 🇺🇸
New government ministerial appointments announced
Harold Shipman HEALTH
Fred West
BUILDING
Jimmy Saville
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
🇺🇸 RFK Jr 🇺🇸
So far, the current Labour government has reneged on every pledge it made. As a long time Labout supporter, I am devastated. What can we do?
February 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
So far, the current Labour government has reneged on every pledge it made. As a long time Labout supporter, I am devastated. What can we do?
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Writing this with a heavy heart: the refugee citizenship ban is the single most unconscionable policy Labour has proposed since it entered power. It’s the moment that I felt my support for this administration begin to crumble inews.co.uk/opinion/colu...
The precise moment my support for Keir Starmer began to crumble
Labour is going to prevent refugees from ever becoming citizens of Britain
inews.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Writing this with a heavy heart: the refugee citizenship ban is the single most unconscionable policy Labour has proposed since it entered power. It’s the moment that I felt my support for this administration begin to crumble inews.co.uk/opinion/colu...
Traditional cat in front of fire
February 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Traditional cat in front of fire
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Thrilled to see HIGHLAND STORMS has a bestseller flag! And it’s ONLY 99p/c at the moment!
#Scotland #18thcentury #highlanders #romance @ChocLituk @JoffeBooks
geni.us/highland-storms
#Scotland #18thcentury #highlanders #romance @ChocLituk @JoffeBooks
geni.us/highland-storms
February 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Thrilled to see HIGHLAND STORMS has a bestseller flag! And it’s ONLY 99p/c at the moment!
#Scotland #18thcentury #highlanders #romance @ChocLituk @JoffeBooks
geni.us/highland-storms
#Scotland #18thcentury #highlanders #romance @ChocLituk @JoffeBooks
geni.us/highland-storms
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Oh Canada!
Cartoon by Bruce MacKinnon
Cartoon by Bruce MacKinnon
February 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Oh Canada!
Cartoon by Bruce MacKinnon
Cartoon by Bruce MacKinnon