Emily Smith
@emilymyrasmith.bsky.social
Journalist. Politics nerd.
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There was a time - not long ago! - when referring to immigrants coming into the country as an "invasion" was the fringe and extreme rhetoric of neo-Nazis and white supremacists.
It's now being used by the President of the US in his inaugural address and getting loud applause.
It's now being used by the President of the US in his inaugural address and getting loud applause.
January 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
There was a time - not long ago! - when referring to immigrants coming into the country as an "invasion" was the fringe and extreme rhetoric of neo-Nazis and white supremacists.
It's now being used by the President of the US in his inaugural address and getting loud applause.
It's now being used by the President of the US in his inaugural address and getting loud applause.
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Happy “Fuck Trump And All He Stands For Day” to all who celebrate!
January 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy “Fuck Trump And All He Stands For Day” to all who celebrate!
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You won’t see a better quality debate in parliament than this. Assisted dying bringing out the intelligent, respectful side of politics that we could probably do with a lot more of.
November 29, 2024 at 1:27 PM
You won’t see a better quality debate in parliament than this. Assisted dying bringing out the intelligent, respectful side of politics that we could probably do with a lot more of.
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Almost every MP speaking has a personal story in some way: a relative, a friend, medical experience, or even an episode from their own lives.
It is immensely powerful to watch. The level of respect and compassion on both sides is palpable. It does not feel like a normal Commons debate at all
It is immensely powerful to watch. The level of respect and compassion on both sides is palpable. It does not feel like a normal Commons debate at all
The debate in the Commons on assisted dying feels really finely balanced. Support, energy and good arguments on both sides. Hard to tell which way it’s going to go.
November 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Almost every MP speaking has a personal story in some way: a relative, a friend, medical experience, or even an episode from their own lives.
It is immensely powerful to watch. The level of respect and compassion on both sides is palpable. It does not feel like a normal Commons debate at all
It is immensely powerful to watch. The level of respect and compassion on both sides is palpable. It does not feel like a normal Commons debate at all
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Some great speeches from doctors in the debate today. Shows the value of proper professional representation in parliament. We could do with far more of it from working class professions as well.
November 29, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Some great speeches from doctors in the debate today. Shows the value of proper professional representation in parliament. We could do with far more of it from working class professions as well.
Genuinely have no idea which way today’s vote on the Assisted Dying Bill will go.
The debate has been extraordinary on both sides but it’s clear that if this bill doesn’t pass today, it’ll be a long time before MPs get an opportunity like this again.
The debate has been extraordinary on both sides but it’s clear that if this bill doesn’t pass today, it’ll be a long time before MPs get an opportunity like this again.
November 29, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Genuinely have no idea which way today’s vote on the Assisted Dying Bill will go.
The debate has been extraordinary on both sides but it’s clear that if this bill doesn’t pass today, it’ll be a long time before MPs get an opportunity like this again.
The debate has been extraordinary on both sides but it’s clear that if this bill doesn’t pass today, it’ll be a long time before MPs get an opportunity like this again.