jamie1112
@jamie1112.bsky.social
Let's focus on eradicating poverty, please.
"Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love
And forget how to hate"
RIP Ozzy
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love
And forget how to hate"
RIP Ozzy
July 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love
And forget how to hate"
RIP Ozzy
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love
And forget how to hate"
RIP Ozzy
There is still hope, as long as there are still enough people like this man.
“Migrants, illegal or legal, weren’t responsible for austerity. They weren’t responsible for Brexit. They weren’t responsible for Liz Truss’ failure. Because of populist policies in the ‘30s Hitler was elected. If we follow the same blaming of migrants we will go the same way”
#bbcqt
#bbcqt
December 6, 2024 at 6:38 AM
There is still hope, as long as there are still enough people like this man.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Excellent news, not just for those who suffer with asthma but also the many people who find themselves essentially incapacitated by COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
The government must ensure support for our universities and research bodies.
Excellent news, not just for those who suffer with asthma but also the many people who find themselves essentially incapacitated by COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
The government must ensure support for our universities and research bodies.
Asthma: First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years
Around two million asthma and COPD attacks each year could be treated with the drug, a study suggests.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 6:15 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Excellent news, not just for those who suffer with asthma but also the many people who find themselves essentially incapacitated by COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
The government must ensure support for our universities and research bodies.
Excellent news, not just for those who suffer with asthma but also the many people who find themselves essentially incapacitated by COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
The government must ensure support for our universities and research bodies.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good. Get to the bottom of this, expose the criminals responsible and throw the book at them.
Good. Get to the bottom of this, expose the criminals responsible and throw the book at them.
Mohamed Al Fayed: Police investigate more people over billionaire's abuse
The Metropolitan Police says it believes several people may have helped or enabled Mohamed Al Fayed's sexual offences.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 4:36 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good. Get to the bottom of this, expose the criminals responsible and throw the book at them.
Good. Get to the bottom of this, expose the criminals responsible and throw the book at them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Can we please stop this weird situation where we revere and financially support incredibly wealthy people who just happen to be descendants of people who took control by being the best at murdering and enforcing servitude on the rest of us?
Can we please stop this weird situation where we revere and financially support incredibly wealthy people who just happen to be descendants of people who took control by being the best at murdering and enforcing servitude on the rest of us?
King Charles's Coronation cost taxpayers £72m
Government figures show that more than £20 million was spent by the Home Office policing the event.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2024 at 6:01 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Can we please stop this weird situation where we revere and financially support incredibly wealthy people who just happen to be descendants of people who took control by being the best at murdering and enforcing servitude on the rest of us?
Can we please stop this weird situation where we revere and financially support incredibly wealthy people who just happen to be descendants of people who took control by being the best at murdering and enforcing servitude on the rest of us?
BBC News - No 10 indicates Netanyahu faces arrest if he enters UK
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The state the Tories dragged us into, since 2016 in particular, means it is now headline material for us to "indicate" that yes, we will comply with international law.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The state the Tories dragged us into, since 2016 in particular, means it is now headline material for us to "indicate" that yes, we will comply with international law.
No 10 indicates Benjamin Netanyahu faces arrest if he enters UK
Downing Street refuses to comment on the case but says the government will fulfil its "legal obligations".
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2024 at 5:07 AM
BBC News - No 10 indicates Netanyahu faces arrest if he enters UK
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The state the Tories dragged us into, since 2016 in particular, means it is now headline material for us to "indicate" that yes, we will comply with international law.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The state the Tories dragged us into, since 2016 in particular, means it is now headline material for us to "indicate" that yes, we will comply with international law.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/54...
Just finished. Started off really enjoying it, but from about 2/3rds in I realised I didn't actually think it was very good.
Overall, I can't help but feel disappointed, although I will be interested to see how the film adaptation turns out.
Just finished. Started off really enjoying it, but from about 2/3rds in I realised I didn't actually think it was very good.
Overall, I can't help but feel disappointed, although I will be interested to see how the film adaptation turns out.
Project Hail Mary
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-…
www.goodreads.com
November 23, 2024 at 4:46 AM
www.goodreads.com/book/show/54...
Just finished. Started off really enjoying it, but from about 2/3rds in I realised I didn't actually think it was very good.
Overall, I can't help but feel disappointed, although I will be interested to see how the film adaptation turns out.
Just finished. Started off really enjoying it, but from about 2/3rds in I realised I didn't actually think it was very good.
Overall, I can't help but feel disappointed, although I will be interested to see how the film adaptation turns out.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A reminder to keep a tiny violin on hand at all times, ready for whenever a private landlord pipes up to complain about anything.
Really hoping the government has this issue (and the wider problems around social housing etc) at the forefront of this parliament.
A reminder to keep a tiny violin on hand at all times, ready for whenever a private landlord pipes up to complain about anything.
Really hoping the government has this issue (and the wider problems around social housing etc) at the forefront of this parliament.
Why do we have leasehold properties and service charges?
The number of leasehold dwellings has increased by 100,000 a year, figures show.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 6:53 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A reminder to keep a tiny violin on hand at all times, ready for whenever a private landlord pipes up to complain about anything.
Really hoping the government has this issue (and the wider problems around social housing etc) at the forefront of this parliament.
A reminder to keep a tiny violin on hand at all times, ready for whenever a private landlord pipes up to complain about anything.
Really hoping the government has this issue (and the wider problems around social housing etc) at the forefront of this parliament.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
This is unconscionable. The government must revisit its consideration of the two-child benefits cap.
This is unconscionable. The government must revisit its consideration of the two-child benefits cap.
More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high
Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 6:07 AM
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
This is unconscionable. The government must revisit its consideration of the two-child benefits cap.
This is unconscionable. The government must revisit its consideration of the two-child benefits cap.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Look at the actual numbers of farms/people affected by this IHT increase.
Example: if passing to grand/children, it's an extra 20% on value over £3m.
The very wealthiest have wound everyone up... again.
Look at the actual numbers of farms/people affected by this IHT increase.
Example: if passing to grand/children, it's an extra 20% on value over £3m.
The very wealthiest have wound everyone up... again.
Farmers' protest heads to Westminster as inheritance tax anger grows
Starmer's farmer-alarmer in the Budget could crystalise anger over ministers’ perceived ignorance about agricultural life.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 5:56 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Look at the actual numbers of farms/people affected by this IHT increase.
Example: if passing to grand/children, it's an extra 20% on value over £3m.
The very wealthiest have wound everyone up... again.
Look at the actual numbers of farms/people affected by this IHT increase.
Example: if passing to grand/children, it's an extra 20% on value over £3m.
The very wealthiest have wound everyone up... again.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is the right-wing, 'Liberal'-National coalition majority of the Australian Senate clarifying its support for free speech, but only if it agrees with that speech.
Why are right-wing people often both so sensitive and hypocritical?
This is the right-wing, 'Liberal'-National coalition majority of the Australian Senate clarifying its support for free speech, but only if it agrees with that speech.
Why are right-wing people often both so sensitive and hypocritical?
Lidia Thorpe: Australia senator censured for 'not my King' heckle
Lidia Thorpe has been rebuked by the Senate for yelling
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 5:37 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is the right-wing, 'Liberal'-National coalition majority of the Australian Senate clarifying its support for free speech, but only if it agrees with that speech.
Why are right-wing people often both so sensitive and hypocritical?
This is the right-wing, 'Liberal'-National coalition majority of the Australian Senate clarifying its support for free speech, but only if it agrees with that speech.
Why are right-wing people often both so sensitive and hypocritical?
A tip for my fellow amateur authors out there, based on my own experience:
Suffering from writer's block? Simply start a new project!
Disclaimer: this doesn't actually work – it eventually just adds to the procrastionation pile, as well as any feelings of guilt and frustration.
I hope this helps!
Suffering from writer's block? Simply start a new project!
Disclaimer: this doesn't actually work – it eventually just adds to the procrastionation pile, as well as any feelings of guilt and frustration.
I hope this helps!
November 18, 2024 at 5:27 AM
A tip for my fellow amateur authors out there, based on my own experience:
Suffering from writer's block? Simply start a new project!
Disclaimer: this doesn't actually work – it eventually just adds to the procrastionation pile, as well as any feelings of guilt and frustration.
I hope this helps!
Suffering from writer's block? Simply start a new project!
Disclaimer: this doesn't actually work – it eventually just adds to the procrastionation pile, as well as any feelings of guilt and frustration.
I hope this helps!
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November 17, 2024 at 5:50 AM
BBC News - Charity wants testing of prostate cancer high risk
www.bbc.com/news/article...
More education and research is needed around this surprisingly complicated issue.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
More education and research is needed around this surprisingly complicated issue.
Charity calls for prostate-cancer testing of high-risk men
Prostate Cancer Research acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2024 at 6:11 AM
BBC News - Charity wants testing of prostate cancer high risk
www.bbc.com/news/article...
More education and research is needed around this surprisingly complicated issue.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
More education and research is needed around this surprisingly complicated issue.
BBC News - Baby milk prices 'punish those who don't breastfeed'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Baby milk formula should be freely available to anyone who needs it, or heavily subsidised at the very least!
Why on earth would we want to risk allowing babies to starve or be at all malnourished?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Baby milk formula should be freely available to anyone who needs it, or heavily subsidised at the very least!
Why on earth would we want to risk allowing babies to starve or be at all malnourished?
'Baby milk prices punish those who don't breastfeed'
Parents say they feel penalised by the high cost of formula, which cannot be discounted under the law.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2024 at 5:16 AM
BBC News - Baby milk prices 'punish those who don't breastfeed'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Baby milk formula should be freely available to anyone who needs it, or heavily subsidised at the very least!
Why on earth would we want to risk allowing babies to starve or be at all malnourished?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Baby milk formula should be freely available to anyone who needs it, or heavily subsidised at the very least!
Why on earth would we want to risk allowing babies to starve or be at all malnourished?
I fully agree.
Simple observation: the polling/survey responses to the Budget *ought* to be bad, because the difficult bits (the tax raising) are transparent and painful, and the benefits/reasons for doing this are longer term, not immediately visible (funded investment and public services) 1/
November 3, 2024 at 4:37 AM
I fully agree.
BBC News - Budget watchdog will 'break impartiality' to aid Labour tax rises, claims Hunt
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is as Tory as it gets.
"Publishing facts and evidence is a breach of impartiality!"
Insufferable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is as Tory as it gets.
"Publishing facts and evidence is a breach of impartiality!"
Insufferable.
Hunt claims Budget watchdog will 'break impartiality' to aid case for Labour tax rises
The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".
www.bbc.com
October 28, 2024 at 4:16 AM
BBC News - Budget watchdog will 'break impartiality' to aid Labour tax rises, claims Hunt
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is as Tory as it gets.
"Publishing facts and evidence is a breach of impartiality!"
Insufferable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is as Tory as it gets.
"Publishing facts and evidence is a breach of impartiality!"
Insufferable.
We're facing the presidential election of a convicted criminal rapist who openly wants to subvert democracy and implement a theocratic fascist dictatorship across the most powerful nation on the planet.
Can anyone explain to me how this is happening?
#USelection
#Election
Can anyone explain to me how this is happening?
#USelection
#Election
October 27, 2024 at 3:42 AM
We're facing the presidential election of a convicted criminal rapist who openly wants to subvert democracy and implement a theocratic fascist dictatorship across the most powerful nation on the planet.
Can anyone explain to me how this is happening?
#USelection
#Election
Can anyone explain to me how this is happening?
#USelection
#Election
Good news!
EXCL: Rachel Reeves will announce plan to change Britain’s debt rules at IMF to open door for up to £50bn extra government infrastructure spending - by Larry Elliott, me & @rjpartington.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reeves to announce major change to fiscal rules releasing £50bn for spending
After weeks of speculation, chancellor will tell IMF in Washington that UK’s debt measure will be redefined to permit borrowing for investment
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Good news!
BBC News - Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Let's do this!!
#WealthTax
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Let's do this!!
#WealthTax
'Extreme wealth' tax demanded by cross-party MPs
The MPs want Rachel Reeves to bring in a 2% tax on assets over £10m, which they claim could raise £24bn per year.
www.bbc.com
October 22, 2024 at 2:52 PM
BBC News - Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Let's do this!!
#WealthTax
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Let's do this!!
#WealthTax
Why do most other press/media outlets simply not care about things like this? Is it because it's just what we (including the electorate) expect of right-wing behaviour?
Why do we accept that? Why can't we show some respect for ourselves?
Why do we accept that? Why can't we show some respect for ourselves?
Former home secretary James Cleverly spent £655 a head on catering for flight to Rwanda to sign deportation deal that didn’t deport a single person 👇🏼
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
James Cleverly spent £655 a head on in-flight catering for one-day trip to Rwanda
FOI request reveals then home secretary spent £9,803.20 on catering for flight to Kigali to sign deportation deal that never deported a single person
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Why do most other press/media outlets simply not care about things like this? Is it because it's just what we (including the electorate) expect of right-wing behaviour?
Why do we accept that? Why can't we show some respect for ourselves?
Why do we accept that? Why can't we show some respect for ourselves?
Water companies raise bonuses to £9.1m despite record sewage discharges www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Nationalisation asap, please!
Nationalisation asap, please!
Water companies raise bonuses to £9.1m despite record sewage discharges
Third of total comprises bonuses at Severn Trent as indebted Thames nearly doubles payouts to executives
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Water companies raise bonuses to £9.1m despite record sewage discharges www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Nationalisation asap, please!
Nationalisation asap, please!