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Nik Grybaski
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Writer and spinner of yarns. Historical Fiction author. Cat lover and photographer. Current series of books - Leo Katz Mysteries.
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to ‪@electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to cap how much they can donate and get big money out of politics
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Sign now to demand an end to big money in politics
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October 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled out charging for GP appointments! It’s a great win but we need to get every party leader to commit to it so that, whoever’s in charge, we never get charged. Will you sign the petition? 38d.gs/rycq
To all political parties: Commit to no GP appointment fees EVER
I just signed 38 Degrees’ open letter asking ALL political parties to commit to NEVER charging GP fees - will you join me?
38d.gs
September 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
10 years on from the Dieselgate scandal, justice still hasn’t been served in the UK. While other countries made carmakers pay, ours let them off the hook. Sign the petition now and demand accountability now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...
Make polluters pay for poisoning our children
10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Prime Minister must commit to following the Independent Adviser's recommendations on Angela Rayner. Sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/177319/...
A test for the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister must commit to following the Independent Adviser's recommendations on Angela Rayner. Sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/hwpb
Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza
I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.
38d.gs
August 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name? 38d.gs/173h
Say NO to £20 fees for GP appointments!
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name?
38d.gs
July 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Often, people walking, wheeling or cycling experience avoidable danger. Write to your MP today, urge them to call on the Government to adopt Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust's five key calls to create safer streets for all. @livingstreets.bsky.socialact.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/...
Support a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create Safer Streets for All
Far too often, people walking, wheeling or cycling experience avoidable danger. Write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to adopt Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust's five k...
act.livingstreets.org.uk
July 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’re heading into dangerous territory. Only 1 in 10 people trust the government to put the country first. We're calling on the Prime Minister to act now to stop trust in politics collapsing any further. Sign the letter now.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/173722/...
Dangerous territory
We’re heading into dangerous territory. Only 1 in 10 people trust the government to put the country first. We're calling on the Prime Minister to act now to stop trust in politics collapsing any furth...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This Mother’s Day, show your support for mums of missing children. Join The Mirror, Missing People, and 38 Degrees by signing their petition calling for urgent government action. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Don’t let missing people fall through the gaps!
Every year, 170,000 children and adults go missing. Many are found, but others remain missing, leaving them at serious risk of harm and causing heartbreak for their loved ones. 118 men go missing in ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Nigel Farage says abortion laws are “utterly ludicrous.”
MPs are watching.
We have days to show them: the public backs abortion rights.
Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Decriminalise abortion and make it a protected human right.
Women’s rights are under threat from the far right. Nigel Farage just called our current abortion provisions “utterly ludicrous” – and others in power are paying attention. A vote in Parliament could ...
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June 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws. I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
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June 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Happy #caturday to all cat lovers. Klaus says, 'Hi', from the 'comfort' of his favourite box. #cats #kitties
May 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A ladybird on an unripe raspberry, and a strange white flower I saw in the grass this morning. #photography #nature #naturephotography #flowers #insects #macro
May 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
May 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Klaus does not want to engage me in a conversation about why he was up so early this morning. And why he jumped up and down on my head until I got up and let him out. It was 4.44 am. Klaus, do not do that again. #cats #photography #kitties #cat
May 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Not sure what kind of beetle this is, but it is gorgeous. Such a shiny shell.
#photography #Nature #macro #MacroPhotography #insects #naturephotography #bugs
May 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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NOT A LIFT, BUT, #WritingCommunity, This is the SINGLE MOST Important post that I believe should be posted EVERYDAY by every author so teachers and readers shop here first. IMHO steal and repost!
April 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Klaus enjoying the warm late spring day. He loves to lie on his back in the long grass. #cats #blueskycats #spring #animals #photography #catphotography
April 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Long tailed tit sitting outside the bedroom window on a wisteria branch. It is so round and cute. #birds #birdphotography #longtailedtit #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography
April 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day. Took a photo of the delicate cherry blossom flower. So pretty. #flower #flowers #spring #macro #cherryblossom #blooms #photography #nature #naturephotography
April 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
An egret fishing. I took this photo a few years ago at Minsmere Nature Reserve in Suffolk. #photography #bwpotography #nature #naturephotography #birds
April 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM