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The PM must urgently appoint a new ambassador who will stand up to Trump, not cosy up to him and his cronies.

He also can't keep dodging questions about why Lord Mandelson was appointed in the first place, and the extent of what was already known about his links with Epstein.
September 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Are you into #retrocomputing ?
Bundle of legacy software
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12735688...
Pardon our interruption...
www.ebay.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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After months of the Israeli government manufacturing a starvation crisis in Gaza, famine has officially set in.
August 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Due to the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, a Texas man worried that his young son was at risk and took him to get vaccinated.

The cost of the shot? $1,400.
A Texas boy needed protection from measles. The vaccine cost $1,400.
Due to the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, a Texas man worried that his young son was at risk and took him to get vaccinated. The cost of the shot? $1,400.
wapo.st
June 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
If you are attending #Lymm Historic Transport Day, then do meet with us in our gazebo on the field. #Photography #HistoricTransport #LymmPhotosoc
June 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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"Residents in every community of our country want us to listen to them and to act to end the sewage scandal. We must not let them down."

@timfarron.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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🚨 START POINT ANNOUNCED - National Demo - Nakba 77
⏰ Saturday 17 May, 12PM
📍 Embankment Tube, London

Join us on 17 May as we mark the 77th anniversary of the 1948 Nakba and demand our government take action to end the ongoing ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their land.
April 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Musings on Bottle tops.
It was about a year ago at Catania Airport (Sicily) when I first encountered a bottle top which remains attached. My travelling companion explained this was new EU regulation. And I could understand the environmental benefits. /1
April 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Seyntex has been awarded the contract to replace the General Service Body Armour (pictured) with the Integrated Modular Body Armour System. IMBAS features advancements in materials, ergonomics, and scalability for improved protection, comfort, and load carrying. Deliveries expected later this year.
March 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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To all of the Mother figures, from the Virgin Mary to our own mothers. Happy Mother’s Day!

#MothersDay #Catenians
March 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Matt Hancock’s neighbour and pub landlord suddenly got into the PPE business after being awarded a £40m Covid contract but Hancock is insisting that the inquiry is hostile.
He should be in prison.
Matt Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' and 'hostile' Covid inquiry - BBC News
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
SO

The South East gets infrastructure investment, Whilst the North is kept waiting.

BBC News - Lower Thames Crossing plan for Essex and Kent is approved - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lower Thames Crossing plan for Essex and Kent is approved
The 14-mile (22.5km) road will link the A2 and M2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Happy St Patrick’s Day to our members, their families & to our followers. How are you celebrating?
#StPatricksDay #Catenians #FunEvents #Catholic #Friends #Networking
For more info on Catenians check out: beacons.ai/catenians
March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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“The US spent 8 decades building an international system of rules, norms and values that has produced the longest period of great power peace and global prosperity in human history.” Fareed Zakaria on how upending the world order will only weaken America: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Trump upending world order will cost America dearly
The decline of American influence is a gift to Russia and China.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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"Inefficiencies between the Department of Health and NHS England aren't the cause of well over 90% bed occupancy. The government needs to focus in on social care reform."

@helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I have just supported CAFOD's Family Fast Day appeal. Given aid cuts by both the USA and the UK - The Developing World needs you!
donors.cafod.org.uk/page/matched...
Double your donation this Family Fast Day Weekend
No one should have to worry about losing their livelihood because of drought. This Family Fast Day weekend your donations will be doubled, up to £80,000, thanks to a group of generous supporters like ...
donors.cafod.org.uk
March 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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The # of people that go bankrupt every year from medical bills:

Canada - 0
Greenland - 0
Ukraine - 0
Australia- 0
France - 0
Sweden - 0
Norway - 0
Spain - 0
Denmark - 0
Portugal - 0
UK - 0
Japan - 0
Finland - 0
Iceland - 0
Germany - 0

United States - 326,000

Nobody wants to be the 51st state! 😠
March 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Strengthening UK-Canada relations, one plate of poutine at a time 🇬🇧🇨🇦
March 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Now more than ever we must stand with Ukraine and work alongside our European partners to support a just peace, even in the absence of a reliable ally in the US.
March 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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I have been saying this for weeks!

substack.com/@snarkymuse/...
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Discover and discuss great writing with the world’s smartest readers on Substack.
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March 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Today, ahead of International Women's Day, the Defence Forces Women's Network together with the Air Corps Women's Network held an event to mark the occasion.

Speakers included Maj Gen Maureen O’Brien (Retd), Nuala Moore, Author and Lucy Nugent, CEO of Children’s Health Ireland.

#AccelerateAction
March 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM