Paul Collins
@hamm80.bsky.social
Very retired senior circuit judge. Actor and director at the Questors Theatre. May be found in Oxfordshire and Ealing.
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European Parliament member 👇🏽
February 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
European Parliament member 👇🏽
DeepSeek Petrarchan sonnet on the end of the world. Scary.
February 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
DeepSeek Petrarchan sonnet on the end of the world. Scary.
Just opened a pack labelled ‘French Goat’s cheese made with French milk.’ It also reads ‘not for EU.’ I hope the Brexiteers are proud.
January 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Just opened a pack labelled ‘French Goat’s cheese made with French milk.’ It also reads ‘not for EU.’ I hope the Brexiteers are proud.
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Queen Elizabeth I was crowned on this day in 1559 in Westminster Abbey.
These white leather gloves were presented to Queen Elizabeth on her visit to the University of Oxford in 1566, but for some reason, she did not keep them.
These white leather gloves were presented to Queen Elizabeth on her visit to the University of Oxford in 1566, but for some reason, she did not keep them.
January 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Queen Elizabeth I was crowned on this day in 1559 in Westminster Abbey.
These white leather gloves were presented to Queen Elizabeth on her visit to the University of Oxford in 1566, but for some reason, she did not keep them.
These white leather gloves were presented to Queen Elizabeth on her visit to the University of Oxford in 1566, but for some reason, she did not keep them.
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Abortion should be taken out of the criminal code.
Vulnerable women should be met with compassion, not criminal charges based on a Victorian-era law that predates women even having the vote.
67 prosecutions in the last 10 years.
We've signed this open letter.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Vulnerable women should be met with compassion, not criminal charges based on a Victorian-era law that predates women even having the vote.
67 prosecutions in the last 10 years.
We've signed this open letter.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Unprecedented’ rise in abortion prosecutions prompts call for law change from medical leaders
Statement from 30 groups including BMA and royal colleges says current law is causing “trauma and cruelty”
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Abortion should be taken out of the criminal code.
Vulnerable women should be met with compassion, not criminal charges based on a Victorian-era law that predates women even having the vote.
67 prosecutions in the last 10 years.
We've signed this open letter.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Vulnerable women should be met with compassion, not criminal charges based on a Victorian-era law that predates women even having the vote.
67 prosecutions in the last 10 years.
We've signed this open letter.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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www.theguardian.com/education/20... on the cutting of the Latin excellence programme!
Axing the Latin excellence scheme: a classic mistake I Letters
Letters: Senior academics call for a government rethink on scrapping the Latin excellence programme
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
www.theguardian.com/education/20... on the cutting of the Latin excellence programme!
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The Crime Survey for England & Wales says incidents fell sharply from 1995 to 2024. ONS data shows crime in England & Wales is now at its lowest level on record. Burglary is 70% lower than in 2002-3, when current figures began. Domestic violence and car crime have dropped sharply since the 90s.
January 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Crime Survey for England & Wales says incidents fell sharply from 1995 to 2024. ONS data shows crime in England & Wales is now at its lowest level on record. Burglary is 70% lower than in 2002-3, when current figures began. Domestic violence and car crime have dropped sharply since the 90s.
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/.... BBC’s Dan Whitworth: “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Balls. Of. Steel. @bbcstever.bsky.social has balls of steel. Wonder how many other ‘journalists’ in that room spoke the truth to power.”
Putting #Putin on the spot. Only Steve Rosenberg.
Putting #Putin on the spot. Only Steve Rosenberg.
Watch BBC's Steve Rosenberg challenge Putin on his 25 years in power in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin was speaking at an annual end-of-year press conference.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 6:14 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/.... BBC’s Dan Whitworth: “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Balls. Of. Steel. @bbcstever.bsky.social has balls of steel. Wonder how many other ‘journalists’ in that room spoke the truth to power.”
Putting #Putin on the spot. Only Steve Rosenberg.
Putting #Putin on the spot. Only Steve Rosenberg.
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A remarkable stat: Heidi Alexander’s appointment as Transport Secretary means the cabinet is now 100% state-educated for the first time in history.
November 29, 2024 at 1:52 PM
A remarkable stat: Heidi Alexander’s appointment as Transport Secretary means the cabinet is now 100% state-educated for the first time in history.
Ouch!
Le prix du café au plus haut depuis 50 ans, victime de la sécheresse au Brésil
https://www.nouvelobs.com/monde/20241127.OBS97069/le-prix-du-cafe-au-plus-haut-depuis-50-ans-victime-de-la-secheresse-au-bresil.html
https://www.nouvelobs.com/monde/20241127.OBS97069/le-prix-du-cafe-au-plus-haut-depuis-50-ans-victime-de-la-secheresse-au-bresil.html
Le prix du café au plus haut depuis 50 ans, victime de la sécheresse au Brésil
Premier producteur mondial de café, le Brésil est touché par une sécheresse historique et des semaines d’incendies. Les craintes d’une mauvaise récole sont telles que le prix risque d’augmenter dès le début d’année prochaine.
www.nouvelobs.com
November 27, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Ouch!
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a haunting front page, and rightfully so: we should be haunted by this. www.nytimes.com/live/2024/11...
November 26, 2024 at 9:34 AM
a haunting front page, and rightfully so: we should be haunted by this. www.nytimes.com/live/2024/11...