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And if you support Palestine Action publicly in the UK you face 14 yrs
And we do what they want us to do: No more outcry. We moved on to Iran now - but people are shot looking for food. Bombed because they live in the wrong place. They seem to be forgotten. This is how news media work. And if you know how to play the game - you win.
My god, let us be better.
My god, let us be better.
August 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
And if you support Palestine Action publicly in the UK you face 14 yrs
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Is it possible to have a vocation to ‘leave’ the priesthood or religious life. I believe so. Here’s an article I wrote for Open House journal
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Articles
Latest articles from Open House Scotland.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Is it possible to have a vocation to ‘leave’ the priesthood or religious life. I believe so. Here’s an article I wrote for Open House journal
openhousescotland.co.uk/news//a-voca...
openhousescotland.co.uk/news//a-voca...
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‘Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story’ is one of the most remarkable films I’ve seen in a great many years. To understand today’s treatment of women in Ireland and beyond, in the Catholic Church and in society, then this is where we should turn. #SkyArts.
June 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
‘Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story’ is one of the most remarkable films I’ve seen in a great many years. To understand today’s treatment of women in Ireland and beyond, in the Catholic Church and in society, then this is where we should turn. #SkyArts.
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And we do what they want us to do: No more outcry. We moved on to Iran now - but people are shot looking for food. Bombed because they live in the wrong place. They seem to be forgotten. This is how news media work. And if you know how to play the game - you win.
My god, let us be better.
My god, let us be better.
June 23, 2025 at 5:34 AM
And we do what they want us to do: No more outcry. We moved on to Iran now - but people are shot looking for food. Bombed because they live in the wrong place. They seem to be forgotten. This is how news media work. And if you know how to play the game - you win.
My god, let us be better.
My god, let us be better.
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The police (wrongly) inform a peaceful protestor that holding a Palestinian flag and signs deploring genocide is an offence under the Terrorism Act. This is the deranged policing environment the government has created.
Police in Canterbury today informed a protestor that the phrase "Israel is committing genocide in Gaza" could be considered a declaration of support for Palestine Action and therefore a terrorism offence.
July 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The police (wrongly) inform a peaceful protestor that holding a Palestinian flag and signs deploring genocide is an offence under the Terrorism Act. This is the deranged policing environment the government has created.
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What in God's name is the point spending billions on defence when foreign players literally OWN our nuclear power plants, the vast majority of UK ports,our water,gas & electricity distribution,...
But yes, let's keep waving that Union Jack guys & remember: it's the brown people who are the bad guys!
But yes, let's keep waving that Union Jack guys & remember: it's the brown people who are the bad guys!
July 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
What in God's name is the point spending billions on defence when foreign players literally OWN our nuclear power plants, the vast majority of UK ports,our water,gas & electricity distribution,...
But yes, let's keep waving that Union Jack guys & remember: it's the brown people who are the bad guys!
But yes, let's keep waving that Union Jack guys & remember: it's the brown people who are the bad guys!
This govt deliberately bundled proscribing #PalestineAction with two terror groups - the Russian Imperial Movement and Maniacs Murder Cult - making it impossible for MPs to consider each one individually. Info from my MP. #peacefulprotest
July 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This govt deliberately bundled proscribing #PalestineAction with two terror groups - the Russian Imperial Movement and Maniacs Murder Cult - making it impossible for MPs to consider each one individually. Info from my MP. #peacefulprotest
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A novel that integrates period veracity & dialect seamlessly into a plot that can handle subtlety of motivation within lives at the mercy of the ocean's forces. @guardianbooks.bsky.social @thebookseller.com
Historian #JonRosebank turns to #HistFict to give voice to ordinary men and women - sail trawler men out of Brixham, doing the most dangerous genus job in the country, and their families #fishing #sailing #Devon aspringmarrying.sumupstore.com from @bluepoppy.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A novel that integrates period veracity & dialect seamlessly into a plot that can handle subtlety of motivation within lives at the mercy of the ocean's forces. @guardianbooks.bsky.social @thebookseller.com
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This is a perfect book to join the likes of "Barefoot on the Cobbles" and "Sins as Red as Scarlet" by @janetfew.bsky.social and other #HistFic in the Blue Poppy catalogue.
Historian #JonRosebank turns to #HistFict to give voice to ordinary men and women - sail trawler men out of Brixham, doing the most dangerous genus job in the country, and their families #fishing #sailing #Devon aspringmarrying.sumupstore.com from @bluepoppy.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This is a perfect book to join the likes of "Barefoot on the Cobbles" and "Sins as Red as Scarlet" by @janetfew.bsky.social and other #HistFic in the Blue Poppy catalogue.
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What would the polls look like if our parties all received proper regular coverage? Pose this question to the broadcasters and sign this petition now. 2029 should not be a foregone conclusion four years out. The messenger matters in a democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
June 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
What would the polls look like if our parties all received proper regular coverage? Pose this question to the broadcasters and sign this petition now. 2029 should not be a foregone conclusion four years out. The messenger matters in a democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We believe utterly in Oxford commas😁
It was the Oxford comma in your profile that won me over, I am now a dedicated, devoted, and delighted follower. 😜
July 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We believe utterly in Oxford commas😁
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GB News : "Brexit is a good thing?"
Brexit Fisherman : "It's been a disaster"
"But exports?"
"Red tape is 100 fold, our main market is the EU"
"But EU fisherman?"
"They didn't come here"
"But charge more?"
"They can buy in the EU"
"How would you vote?"
"I'd vote for Remain in a heart beat"
Brexit Fisherman : "It's been a disaster"
"But exports?"
"Red tape is 100 fold, our main market is the EU"
"But EU fisherman?"
"They didn't come here"
"But charge more?"
"They can buy in the EU"
"How would you vote?"
"I'd vote for Remain in a heart beat"
"Brexit five years on - It has been a disaster" GB News interview with fisherman Andy Dixon
YouTube video by Russell England
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February 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
GB News : "Brexit is a good thing?"
Brexit Fisherman : "It's been a disaster"
"But exports?"
"Red tape is 100 fold, our main market is the EU"
"But EU fisherman?"
"They didn't come here"
"But charge more?"
"They can buy in the EU"
"How would you vote?"
"I'd vote for Remain in a heart beat"
Brexit Fisherman : "It's been a disaster"
"But exports?"
"Red tape is 100 fold, our main market is the EU"
"But EU fisherman?"
"They didn't come here"
"But charge more?"
"They can buy in the EU"
"How would you vote?"
"I'd vote for Remain in a heart beat"
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Can many people name the chairman of Labour, Tories, Lib Dems or Greens?
How often does an unelected bureaucrat get the 8:10 interview on Radio 4?
Completely disproportionate media coverage of Zia Yusuf saga
How often does an unelected bureaucrat get the 8:10 interview on Radio 4?
Completely disproportionate media coverage of Zia Yusuf saga
Why do Reform get a daily BBC News “Breaking” alert?
Zia Yusuf isn’t an elected MP and has had two stories and a tiny by-election got a National (or international?) breaking news alert
No breaking story for Attenborough warning future king of ecocide?!
Zia Yusuf isn’t an elected MP and has had two stories and a tiny by-election got a National (or international?) breaking news alert
No breaking story for Attenborough warning future king of ecocide?!
June 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Can many people name the chairman of Labour, Tories, Lib Dems or Greens?
How often does an unelected bureaucrat get the 8:10 interview on Radio 4?
Completely disproportionate media coverage of Zia Yusuf saga
How often does an unelected bureaucrat get the 8:10 interview on Radio 4?
Completely disproportionate media coverage of Zia Yusuf saga
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Starving Palestinians are being mowed down every day, simply for queuing for food. That is the real crime.
My speech against the government's proscription of Palestine Action.
My speech against the government's proscription of Palestine Action.
July 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Starving Palestinians are being mowed down every day, simply for queuing for food. That is the real crime.
My speech against the government's proscription of Palestine Action.
My speech against the government's proscription of Palestine Action.
The basic truth of life in Brixham 1912-14 was that many were precariously poor but there was nevertheless a pride in their skills (at sea/on land)and a sense of working together as a community- witnessed for example in the care offered to Belgian refugees in 1914 @workingclasshistory.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The basic truth of life in Brixham 1912-14 was that many were precariously poor but there was nevertheless a pride in their skills (at sea/on land)and a sense of working together as a community- witnessed for example in the care offered to Belgian refugees in 1914 @workingclasshistory.com
A novel that integrates period veracity & dialect seamlessly into a plot that can handle subtlety of motivation within lives at the mercy of the ocean's forces. @guardianbooks.bsky.social @thebookseller.com
Historian #JonRosebank turns to #HistFict to give voice to ordinary men and women - sail trawler men out of Brixham, doing the most dangerous genus job in the country, and their families #fishing #sailing #Devon aspringmarrying.sumupstore.com from @bluepoppy.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
@workingclasshistory.com @briandevlin.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social @rhiannonparryt.bsky.social @her-story88.bsky.social
Historian #JonRosebank turns to #HistFict to give voice to ordinary men and women - sail trawler men out of Brixham, doing the most dangerous genus job in the country, and their families #fishing #sailing #Devon aspringmarrying.sumupstore.com from @bluepoppy.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Catholic Father of the House says MPs are ‘free to vote according to their conscience’
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Catholic Father of the House says MPs are ‘free to vote according to their conscience’ - The Tablet
The prominent Catholic MP Sir Edward Leigh said MPs are “free to vote according to their conscience”, after a priest declared he would refuse Holy Communion
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July 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Catholic Father of the House says MPs are ‘free to vote according to their conscience’
www.thetablet.co.uk/news/catholi...
www.thetablet.co.uk/news/catholi...
Historian #JonRosebank turns to #HistFict to give voice to ordinary men and women - sail trawler men out of Brixham, doing the most dangerous genus job in the country, and their families #fishing #sailing #Devon aspringmarrying.sumupstore.com from @bluepoppy.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Historian #JonRosebank turns to #HistFict to give voice to ordinary men and women - sail trawler men out of Brixham, doing the most dangerous genus job in the country, and their families #fishing #sailing #Devon aspringmarrying.sumupstore.com from @bluepoppy.bsky.social
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Leading Anglican woman priest challenges women to embrace vocations ‘as human beings’ in the world
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Leading Anglican woman priest challenges women to embrace vocations ‘as human beings’ in the world - The Tablet
Winkett, Rector of St James’s Church, Piccadilly in central London, said that women, like all humanity, have many vocations. ‘But the fundamental vocation we
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July 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Leading Anglican woman priest challenges women to embrace vocations ‘as human beings’ in the world
www.thetablet.co.uk/news/leading...
www.thetablet.co.uk/news/leading...
@rootbranchsynod.bsky.social @spiritunbounded.bsky.social - coming soon history of the early church!!
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July 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
@rootbranchsynod.bsky.social @spiritunbounded.bsky.social - coming soon history of the early church!!
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July 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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This is Jon’s first dive into fiction. As @angelagraham.bsky.social says ‘the world of the smacksmen (sail trawler men) and their families is realised with particular vividness’ - Jon’s imagination was stirred making a doc for C4 about these men who had the most dangerous job in Britain #HistFic
Brand new, #HistFic set in Brixham #Devon
A Spring Marrying by Jon Rosebank
"... bursting with nerve and verve," @angelagraham.bsky.social
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#PublishingUK #DevonUK #BookSky #Fishing
A Spring Marrying by Jon Rosebank
"... bursting with nerve and verve," @angelagraham.bsky.social
bluepoppypublishing.co.uk/product/a-sp...
#PublishingUK #DevonUK #BookSky #Fishing
July 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This is Jon’s first dive into fiction. As @angelagraham.bsky.social says ‘the world of the smacksmen (sail trawler men) and their families is realised with particular vividness’ - Jon’s imagination was stirred making a doc for C4 about these men who had the most dangerous job in Britain #HistFic
The political scientist Terry Hathaway says neoliberalism serves up ‘ready-made, reality-distorting’ ideas.
Its genius is that it uses economic hokum to shut down debate. TINA – ‘there is no alternative’ -one of the most powerful political myths of modern times.
www.historycafe.org/episode/neol...
Its genius is that it uses economic hokum to shut down debate. TINA – ‘there is no alternative’ -one of the most powerful political myths of modern times.
www.historycafe.org/episode/neol...
February 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The political scientist Terry Hathaway says neoliberalism serves up ‘ready-made, reality-distorting’ ideas.
Its genius is that it uses economic hokum to shut down debate. TINA – ‘there is no alternative’ -one of the most powerful political myths of modern times.
www.historycafe.org/episode/neol...
Its genius is that it uses economic hokum to shut down debate. TINA – ‘there is no alternative’ -one of the most powerful political myths of modern times.
www.historycafe.org/episode/neol...
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"Brazil’s prosecutor-general on Tuesday formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, in a plot that included a plan to poison his successor and current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and kill a Supreme Court judge."
Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup that included a plan to poison Lula
Brazil’s top prosecutor Paulo Gonet has formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat.
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February 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
"Brazil’s prosecutor-general on Tuesday formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, in a plot that included a plan to poison his successor and current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and kill a Supreme Court judge."