Jen Barfoot
@jasbar.bsky.social
Unapologetically myself. Happy woman, Nan, wife, mum, sister, aunty, friend. Live in and love Abergavenny. Green Party member. Retired Housing Association CEO. Love life.🏴
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Will Starmer listen to reason from ex-Army chiefs? We do not fight the way the IDF do. If we did our strategic disregard for civilian life would make us war criminals from day one.
Cut arms ties with Israel, say ex top army leaders because of war tactics employed in Gaza bit.ly/4qndzcn and objected to MoD saying they were similar to our own
Stop arming Israel, ex-senior British Army officers tell Keir Starmer
Letter to the prime minister calls for a ban on involvement with Israeli-owned or Israeli-supported defence companies during the war in Gaza
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Will Starmer listen to reason from ex-Army chiefs? We do not fight the way the IDF do. If we did our strategic disregard for civilian life would make us war criminals from day one.
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(also, not to be a downer but … this)
This ruling is a big deal; the deployment of the guard was awful, harmful, and autocratic.
But SCOTUS isn’t all good now!!
This ruling is a big deal; the deployment of the guard was awful, harmful, and autocratic.
But SCOTUS isn’t all good now!!
You do not, under any circumstances, gotta hand it to the Supreme Court
December 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
(also, not to be a downer but … this)
This ruling is a big deal; the deployment of the guard was awful, harmful, and autocratic.
But SCOTUS isn’t all good now!!
This ruling is a big deal; the deployment of the guard was awful, harmful, and autocratic.
But SCOTUS isn’t all good now!!
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Govt backs down on evicting successful asylum seekers in 28 days, reverts to 56 days, following judicial challenges.
Good, because the 28 days limit was mad.
dpglaw.co.uk/home-secreta...
Good, because the 28 days limit was mad.
dpglaw.co.uk/home-secreta...
Home Secretary reaches interim agreement to disapply 28 day move-on period to avert imminent street homelessness following legal challenge brought by DPG clients - DPG Law
DPG clients brought judicial review proceedings challenging the Secretary of State for the Home Department’s decision to pause the 56-day move-on pilot for newly recognised refugees, with the conseque...
dpglaw.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Govt backs down on evicting successful asylum seekers in 28 days, reverts to 56 days, following judicial challenges.
Good, because the 28 days limit was mad.
dpglaw.co.uk/home-secreta...
Good, because the 28 days limit was mad.
dpglaw.co.uk/home-secreta...
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Over public dissents from Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch, #SCOTUS refuses to allow President Trump to deploy federalized National Guard troops into and around Chicago.
This is a major loss for President Trump, even if, per Justice Kavanaugh’s concurrence, it’s temporary and on narrow legal Q:
This is a major loss for President Trump, even if, per Justice Kavanaugh’s concurrence, it’s temporary and on narrow legal Q:
www.supremecourt.gov
December 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Over public dissents from Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch, #SCOTUS refuses to allow President Trump to deploy federalized National Guard troops into and around Chicago.
This is a major loss for President Trump, even if, per Justice Kavanaugh’s concurrence, it’s temporary and on narrow legal Q:
This is a major loss for President Trump, even if, per Justice Kavanaugh’s concurrence, it’s temporary and on narrow legal Q:
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Brett Kavanaugh (September 2025): The facts and how they relate to the law don’t matter. Assume ICE and other federal forces always act with integrity, always respect rights, and consistently impose minimal burden.
Brett Kavanaugh (December 2025): Should I not have done that? Was that wrong?
Brett Kavanaugh (December 2025): Should I not have done that? Was that wrong?
Kavanaugh in a footnote in today's opinion says "the officers must not make interior immigration stops or arrests based on race or ethnicity."
December 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Brett Kavanaugh (September 2025): The facts and how they relate to the law don’t matter. Assume ICE and other federal forces always act with integrity, always respect rights, and consistently impose minimal burden.
Brett Kavanaugh (December 2025): Should I not have done that? Was that wrong?
Brett Kavanaugh (December 2025): Should I not have done that? Was that wrong?
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court just denied the Trump administration's desperate effort to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
This is a huge win for the rule of law.
This is a huge win for the rule of law.
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court just denied the Trump administration's desperate effort to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
This is a huge win for the rule of law.
This is a huge win for the rule of law.
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How it started…
How it’s going!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came to the rescue & helped support independent journalism in this darkest of years. We lost our news organisation…but we built a new one! @thenerve_news 🙏🙏🙏
How it’s going!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came to the rescue & helped support independent journalism in this darkest of years. We lost our news organisation…but we built a new one! @thenerve_news 🙏🙏🙏
December 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
How it started…
How it’s going!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came to the rescue & helped support independent journalism in this darkest of years. We lost our news organisation…but we built a new one! @thenerve_news 🙏🙏🙏
How it’s going!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came to the rescue & helped support independent journalism in this darkest of years. We lost our news organisation…but we built a new one! @thenerve_news 🙏🙏🙏
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👀
13 worst Reform moments of 2025 - from Elon Musk, racism rows and Russia bribes
Reform UK's first full year since winning seats in Parliament at last year's general election has been a rocky journey - The Mirror takes a look back on the party's 2025
www.mirror.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
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"It was reported during the General Election campaign that Nigel Farage’s links with Russia had come under further scrutiny following a Kremlin propaganda chief being found to have sent supportive tweets to the Reform leader, and rallying for others to get behind the party."
Urgent review ordered into foreign influence in UK politics
There have been growing concerns about the influence of foreign powers in our politics for some years now. Now the government has acted
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"It was reported during the General Election campaign that Nigel Farage’s links with Russia had come under further scrutiny following a Kremlin propaganda chief being found to have sent supportive tweets to the Reform leader, and rallying for others to get behind the party."
Exactly this.
If they can find a way to back down to rich farmers why can’t they find a way to back down to keep Palestine protestors from starving themselves to death?
December 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Exactly this.
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Left: Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a placard in London
Right: Labour's Baron Hain, "This gov is treating Palestine action as equivalent to ISIS or al-Qaeda, which is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled and morally wrong. I'm deeply ashamed"
Right: Labour's Baron Hain, "This gov is treating Palestine action as equivalent to ISIS or al-Qaeda, which is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled and morally wrong. I'm deeply ashamed"
December 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Left: Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a placard in London
Right: Labour's Baron Hain, "This gov is treating Palestine action as equivalent to ISIS or al-Qaeda, which is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled and morally wrong. I'm deeply ashamed"
Right: Labour's Baron Hain, "This gov is treating Palestine action as equivalent to ISIS or al-Qaeda, which is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled and morally wrong. I'm deeply ashamed"
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Just another day on X.
December 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Just another day on X.
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I’m sure Trump is innocent of this Epstein stuff because he isn’t on video bragging about grabbing women & hasn’t had 27 different women accuse him of sex assault or bragged about going into beauty pageant dressing rooms when they’re naked or talked about how hot his daughter is.
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I’m sure Trump is innocent of this Epstein stuff because he isn’t on video bragging about grabbing women & hasn’t had 27 different women accuse him of sex assault or bragged about going into beauty pageant dressing rooms when they’re naked or talked about how hot his daughter is.
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This 👇🏼
If you want real change in our political landscape, politicians who fight for you and not lobbyists or donors.
#VoteGreen
If you want real change in our political landscape, politicians who fight for you and not lobbyists or donors.
#VoteGreen
Our movement is building.
And in 126 days in May - we're going to elect Greens right across England & Wales.
Replacing Labour - and taking the fight to Reform.
youtu.be/S5SB2mp0mss?...
And in 126 days in May - we're going to elect Greens right across England & Wales.
Replacing Labour - and taking the fight to Reform.
youtu.be/S5SB2mp0mss?...
2025: The rise of Zack Polanski
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This 👇🏼
If you want real change in our political landscape, politicians who fight for you and not lobbyists or donors.
#VoteGreen
If you want real change in our political landscape, politicians who fight for you and not lobbyists or donors.
#VoteGreen
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Have you been watching on at all the fun @zackpolanski.bsky.social has been having in the media and thought “wouldn’t it be cool to be part of that?”. Well … come and join the team.
Please share to help spread the word.
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
Please share to help spread the word.
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
Press Officer - Green Party
Now is one of the most exciting moments in the history of the Green Party. With record-breaking membership growth, rising public support with record polling growth, and Greens winning influence at eve...
greenparty.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Have you been watching on at all the fun @zackpolanski.bsky.social has been having in the media and thought “wouldn’t it be cool to be part of that?”. Well … come and join the team.
Please share to help spread the word.
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
Please share to help spread the word.
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
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🎄 Stuck for a last-minute Christmas present?
🎁 Give the gift of hope - for people and planet:
💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
🎁 Give the gift of hope - for people and planet:
💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🎄 Stuck for a last-minute Christmas present?
🎁 Give the gift of hope - for people and planet:
💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
🎁 Give the gift of hope - for people and planet:
💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Finally some genuinely good news.
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Finally some genuinely good news.
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The Lib Dems are right. We urgently need MPs to hold the government to account on why they signed off big pharma’s Trump-approved raid on the #NHS budget. We need the Health Select Committee to hold a hearing to grill ministers, patients & experts on this dangerous threat to our health!
Starmer’s Trump Tax is a disaster for our NHS and for patients. Billions of pounds will be plundered from hospitals and GPs to pay big American pharma, all to please the White House.
What on earth is Labour playing at?
What on earth is Labour playing at?
December 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The Lib Dems are right. We urgently need MPs to hold the government to account on why they signed off big pharma’s Trump-approved raid on the #NHS budget. We need the Health Select Committee to hold a hearing to grill ministers, patients & experts on this dangerous threat to our health!
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Jo Cox was murdered before the vote by a far-right terrorist & this is the language this complete disgrace chooses to use
December 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Jo Cox was murdered before the vote by a far-right terrorist & this is the language this complete disgrace chooses to use
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🎄 Just getting my last Xmas cards out there.
✍🏼 Dear cabinet....
✍🏼 Dear cabinet....
December 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🎄 Just getting my last Xmas cards out there.
✍🏼 Dear cabinet....
✍🏼 Dear cabinet....
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this is the greatest feeling, when the cord box proves its utility to a family member
December 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
this is the greatest feeling, when the cord box proves its utility to a family member
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You can’t rebuild a relationship with Europe through customs formulas alone.
Erasmus+ offers something every trade deal lacks: lived experience, shared identity and real connection.
Camilla Cucinotta's new piece explores why this matters now:
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
Erasmus+ offers something every trade deal lacks: lived experience, shared identity and real connection.
Camilla Cucinotta's new piece explores why this matters now:
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
Why Erasmus matters more than any customs fix
Britain’s debate over tariffs misses the point: people, not paperwork, determine whether Europe feels shared again
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
You can’t rebuild a relationship with Europe through customs formulas alone.
Erasmus+ offers something every trade deal lacks: lived experience, shared identity and real connection.
Camilla Cucinotta's new piece explores why this matters now:
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
Erasmus+ offers something every trade deal lacks: lived experience, shared identity and real connection.
Camilla Cucinotta's new piece explores why this matters now:
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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Raising a glass to the wonderful news that Wish You Were Here is the UK’s Christmas Number 1 album.
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Raising a glass to the wonderful news that Wish You Were Here is the UK’s Christmas Number 1 album.