@emmaokelly.bsky.social
Middle class woman of a certain age.
Teacher, mother, wife (order of importance varies).
Teacher, mother, wife (order of importance varies).
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
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A bit late, but Monday this week (Jan 5) marked two whole years since I had my cochlear implant “activated”. To say it has been life-changing, in all the best ways possible, would be an understatement.
January 8, 2026 at 12:54 PM
A bit late, but Monday this week (Jan 5) marked two whole years since I had my cochlear implant “activated”. To say it has been life-changing, in all the best ways possible, would be an understatement.
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In London a time comes every day where the ghosts get their own back. It's often subtle but always undeniable, and it's strongest in autumn & winter.
If you're ever at loose ends on Christmas Eve, pay respects at St Michael's Cornhill. Because here, down the alley, was Scrooge's counting house.
If you're ever at loose ends on Christmas Eve, pay respects at St Michael's Cornhill. Because here, down the alley, was Scrooge's counting house.
December 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In London a time comes every day where the ghosts get their own back. It's often subtle but always undeniable, and it's strongest in autumn & winter.
If you're ever at loose ends on Christmas Eve, pay respects at St Michael's Cornhill. Because here, down the alley, was Scrooge's counting house.
If you're ever at loose ends on Christmas Eve, pay respects at St Michael's Cornhill. Because here, down the alley, was Scrooge's counting house.
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What would really be the implications of taking Santa Claus seriously?
It's the time of the year to review the current state of the physics of Santa Claus
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It's the time of the year to review the current state of the physics of Santa Claus
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December 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
What would really be the implications of taking Santa Claus seriously?
It's the time of the year to review the current state of the physics of Santa Claus
1/12
It's the time of the year to review the current state of the physics of Santa Claus
1/12
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my great-grandparents arrived in the UK in the 1890s with nothing.
they sold pickles from the front room window, took in laundry, worked as tailors.
their children were nurses, teachers, salesmen.
their grandchildren were professors, designers, opticians, doctors, magistrates, entrepreneurs.
they sold pickles from the front room window, took in laundry, worked as tailors.
their children were nurses, teachers, salesmen.
their grandchildren were professors, designers, opticians, doctors, magistrates, entrepreneurs.
December 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
my great-grandparents arrived in the UK in the 1890s with nothing.
they sold pickles from the front room window, took in laundry, worked as tailors.
their children were nurses, teachers, salesmen.
their grandchildren were professors, designers, opticians, doctors, magistrates, entrepreneurs.
they sold pickles from the front room window, took in laundry, worked as tailors.
their children were nurses, teachers, salesmen.
their grandchildren were professors, designers, opticians, doctors, magistrates, entrepreneurs.
“Your moral framework is no more valid than mine is …You don’t have to take up the option of an assisted death, but I really resent having that option denied to me …”
I’ve struggled to articulate this as effectively and succinctly.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’ve struggled to articulate this as effectively and succinctly.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I accompanied my wife to Dignitas. The Lords' filibustering is an insult to all like her who have suffered | Dave Sowry
Christy faced months of bureaucratic trauma. For terminally ill people, the assisted dying bill must not create further obstacles, says campaigner Dave Sowry
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“Your moral framework is no more valid than mine is …You don’t have to take up the option of an assisted death, but I really resent having that option denied to me …”
I’ve struggled to articulate this as effectively and succinctly.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’ve struggled to articulate this as effectively and succinctly.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🧵/ Today a damning parliamentary report on the state of palliative care services in England was published.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
November 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🧵/ Today a damning parliamentary report on the state of palliative care services in England was published.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
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I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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They didn't want my blood, but they probably want yours! I went to give blood today, but due to a v minor medical issue they couldn't take it. Yet they told me they do need donors. As I couldn't help by giving, instead, I thought i'd publicise this... www.blood.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
They didn't want my blood, but they probably want yours! I went to give blood today, but due to a v minor medical issue they couldn't take it. Yet they told me they do need donors. As I couldn't help by giving, instead, I thought i'd publicise this... www.blood.co.uk
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
Excellent thread! Book covers with absolutely no relationship to the book contents are bonkers.
Pull up a chair, please. I think it's time to have a talk about book jackets. Particularly modern book jackets. Especially in the UK, and particularly in the crime genre. My sense is that publishers haven't known how to jacket crime novels since the 20th century. I have evidence.
October 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Excellent thread! Book covers with absolutely no relationship to the book contents are bonkers.
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Spread it far and wide.
Sarah Pochin, Reform UK
Sarah Pochin, Reform UK
October 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Spread it far and wide.
Sarah Pochin, Reform UK
Sarah Pochin, Reform UK
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Reform MP backs up Nigel Farage claims that migrants are coming for your birds.
September 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Reform MP backs up Nigel Farage claims that migrants are coming for your birds.
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Very important info for eg women in violent relationships who maintain a secret phone. Please pass along.
If you have a secret or hidden phone, the government's Emergency Alerts could reveal your device, even if it's on silent or do not disturb.
The government is testing emergency alerts on Sunday 7 September. If you're worried this could reveal a phone, you can follow this guide to turn off the alerts
The government is testing emergency alerts on Sunday 7 September. If you're worried this could reveal a phone, you can follow this guide to turn off the alerts
September 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Very important info for eg women in violent relationships who maintain a secret phone. Please pass along.
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If you have a secret or hidden phone, the government's Emergency Alerts could reveal your device, even if it's on silent or do not disturb.
The government is testing emergency alerts on Sunday 7 September. If you're worried this could reveal a phone, you can follow this guide to turn off the alerts
The government is testing emergency alerts on Sunday 7 September. If you're worried this could reveal a phone, you can follow this guide to turn off the alerts
August 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
If you have a secret or hidden phone, the government's Emergency Alerts could reveal your device, even if it's on silent or do not disturb.
The government is testing emergency alerts on Sunday 7 September. If you're worried this could reveal a phone, you can follow this guide to turn off the alerts
The government is testing emergency alerts on Sunday 7 September. If you're worried this could reveal a phone, you can follow this guide to turn off the alerts
Look at East Anglia - a science discovery desert. We used to have an amazing place in Norwich, based in one of our redundant churches. I loved taking my smalls there as well as taking my class on school trips. Gone.
For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
August 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Look at East Anglia - a science discovery desert. We used to have an amazing place in Norwich, based in one of our redundant churches. I loved taking my smalls there as well as taking my class on school trips. Gone.
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For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
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1* did not wank the elephants.
Good Morning.
Good Morning.
August 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
1* did not wank the elephants.
Good Morning.
Good Morning.
Still waiting for the lovely people at @norwichartscentre.bsky.social to see sense and book you.
Very excited about my tour this Autumn - the show has been going well in Edinburgh and I can’t wait to hit the road in October and November. Tickets available here: www.livenation.co.uk/matt-green-t...
August 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Still waiting for the lovely people at @norwichartscentre.bsky.social to see sense and book you.
Oooooh goodie! A new Natalie Haynes book incoming.
I'm Ismene, apparently.
I'm Ismene, apparently.
Which woman from Greek myth are you?? 🏛️🗡️
The smart cookies at Pan Macmillan have put together this quiz inspired by my books. Share your results(and maybe put it on your dating profile so they know what’s coming…). Plus, who can guess who I got?
www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/litera...
The smart cookies at Pan Macmillan have put together this quiz inspired by my books. Share your results(and maybe put it on your dating profile so they know what’s coming…). Plus, who can guess who I got?
www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/litera...
Quiz: Which woman from Greek myth are you?
Resourceful Penelope, compassionate Hypsipyle. . . which mythical mortal are you most like?
www.panmacmillan.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Oooooh goodie! A new Natalie Haynes book incoming.
I'm Ismene, apparently.
I'm Ismene, apparently.
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Thanks to everyone who made it to my second show today! Another fun one and I even remembered some of the bits I forgot yesterday (although undoubtedly forgot other bits too). The show is in a really good state now so do come along if you’re at the Fringe! 12.50 at the Mash House…
August 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Thanks to everyone who made it to my second show today! Another fun one and I even remembered some of the bits I forgot yesterday (although undoubtedly forgot other bits too). The show is in a really good state now so do come along if you’re at the Fringe! 12.50 at the Mash House…
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My second show at @edfringe.bsky.social is today at 12.50 at The Mash House. The first one was loads of fun and I've worked on some new bits this morning so today will be even better. Tickets available here edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:4930/ Or you can PWYW on the door. See you there!
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August 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
My second show at @edfringe.bsky.social is today at 12.50 at The Mash House. The first one was loads of fun and I've worked on some new bits this morning so today will be even better. Tickets available here edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:4930/ Or you can PWYW on the door. See you there!