Just Kathleen
@justkathleen.bsky.social
Recently retired paediatric ICU nurse - Pro-EU. For proportional representation. Socialist leanings so anti-tory. Canadian born Scot 🏴🇪🇺🇨🇦
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⚡️ EU approves new defense program, opens path for Ukraine's industry integration.
Within this program, 300 million euros will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader defense-manufacturing network.
Within this program, 300 million euros will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader defense-manufacturing network.
EU approves new defense program, opens path for Ukraine's industry integration
Within this program, 300 million euros ($350 million) will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader d...
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
⚡️ EU approves new defense program, opens path for Ukraine's industry integration.
Within this program, 300 million euros will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader defense-manufacturing network.
Within this program, 300 million euros will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader defense-manufacturing network.
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It's being reported internationally. In the UK, mostly, silence.
"Representatives from the crypto industry have held meetings with Reform feeding into the party’s strategy... Farage has championed several industry causes since including picking a fight with the Bank of England over regulation." ~AA
"Representatives from the crypto industry have held meetings with Reform feeding into the party’s strategy... Farage has championed several industry causes since including picking a fight with the Bank of England over regulation." ~AA
December 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It's being reported internationally. In the UK, mostly, silence.
"Representatives from the crypto industry have held meetings with Reform feeding into the party’s strategy... Farage has championed several industry causes since including picking a fight with the Bank of England over regulation." ~AA
"Representatives from the crypto industry have held meetings with Reform feeding into the party’s strategy... Farage has championed several industry causes since including picking a fight with the Bank of England over regulation." ~AA
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Also worth noting, the Tribunal found that Sandie Peggie had harassed Dr Beth Upton in a "hate incident".
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Also worth noting, the Tribunal found that Sandie Peggie had harassed Dr Beth Upton in a "hate incident".
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I can't help but remember that "it" is also the word used by the man who murdered poor Brianna Ghey in a transphobic attack.
These people don't have "reasonable concerns" - they are revolting bigots.
These people don't have "reasonable concerns" - they are revolting bigots.
December 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I can't help but remember that "it" is also the word used by the man who murdered poor Brianna Ghey in a transphobic attack.
These people don't have "reasonable concerns" - they are revolting bigots.
These people don't have "reasonable concerns" - they are revolting bigots.
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Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board and another (judgment and summary) - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Case number: 4104864/2024 Employment Tribunal, Scotland 8 December 2025 Before: Employment Judge A KempTribunal Member L BrownTribunal Member C Russell Between: Mrs Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board...
www.judiciary.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
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Trump last night had the complexion of a Thanksgiving turkey that was left in the oven too long and bandages were again visible on the back of his right hand
(photos via Getty and by Aaron Schwartz and Paul Morigi)
(photos via Getty and by Aaron Schwartz and Paul Morigi)
December 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Trump last night had the complexion of a Thanksgiving turkey that was left in the oven too long and bandages were again visible on the back of his right hand
(photos via Getty and by Aaron Schwartz and Paul Morigi)
(photos via Getty and by Aaron Schwartz and Paul Morigi)
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December 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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We live in a world where a person getting benefits they are entitled to, to survive, are robbing everyone.
But billionaires literally robbing everyone on Energy, Healthcare and Food are 'great guys'.
But billionaires literally robbing everyone on Energy, Healthcare and Food are 'great guys'.
December 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We live in a world where a person getting benefits they are entitled to, to survive, are robbing everyone.
But billionaires literally robbing everyone on Energy, Healthcare and Food are 'great guys'.
But billionaires literally robbing everyone on Energy, Healthcare and Food are 'great guys'.
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Ffs. They get an allowance which they can put towards a car. They pay the difference. Doesn’t matter what car they have they only get the same allowance. People in the UK really are stupid these days. (Not you Peter)
December 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Ffs. They get an allowance which they can put towards a car. They pay the difference. Doesn’t matter what car they have they only get the same allowance. People in the UK really are stupid these days. (Not you Peter)
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“when living standards are stalling and public services failing, society turns on a minority said to be having it easy at taxpayer expense”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
Starmer’s ailing government is happy to pursue ideas like cutting Motability, but all ministers will do is damage lives and themselves, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
“when living standards are stalling and public services failing, society turns on a minority said to be having it easy at taxpayer expense”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“There is a possibility Reform was in possession of Tether when Mr Farage promoted the coin, which would be an abuse of his role as an MP.”
"After boasting about taking crypto donations & putting on a front for crypto firms, it appears nothing has been declared."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
"After boasting about taking crypto donations & putting on a front for crypto firms, it appears nothing has been declared."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Nigel Farage under pressure over crypto links as MPs call for investigation
The Electoral Commission has been asked to investigate the situation after Reform declared a £9million donation from crypto investor Christopher Harborne in August
www.mirror.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“There is a possibility Reform was in possession of Tether when Mr Farage promoted the coin, which would be an abuse of his role as an MP.”
"After boasting about taking crypto donations & putting on a front for crypto firms, it appears nothing has been declared."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
"After boasting about taking crypto donations & putting on a front for crypto firms, it appears nothing has been declared."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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She won her case like you won the general election.
December 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
She won her case like you won the general election.
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After this weekend's racist attacks on the EU, I've written a column about the moral obligation to stop posting on X.
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
December 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
After this weekend's racist attacks on the EU, I've written a column about the moral obligation to stop posting on X.
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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In case you're in any doubt of the limits that the Scottish NHS has imposed on it. He's now the Labour Health Secretary- being truthful for a change.
The Scottish NHS is THE best preforming NHS in the UK DESPITE the consequences of Westminster it'd be even better with #ScottishIndependence 💙
The Scottish NHS is THE best preforming NHS in the UK DESPITE the consequences of Westminster it'd be even better with #ScottishIndependence 💙
December 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In case you're in any doubt of the limits that the Scottish NHS has imposed on it. He's now the Labour Health Secretary- being truthful for a change.
The Scottish NHS is THE best preforming NHS in the UK DESPITE the consequences of Westminster it'd be even better with #ScottishIndependence 💙
The Scottish NHS is THE best preforming NHS in the UK DESPITE the consequences of Westminster it'd be even better with #ScottishIndependence 💙
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"Elon bankrolls the Euro extreme right in order to dodge the DSA penalty on Twitter" is the future of politics, isn't it
December 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"Elon bankrolls the Euro extreme right in order to dodge the DSA penalty on Twitter" is the future of politics, isn't it
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Steve Richards, "The number mission of this Labour government is economic growth"
"If Labour want it, they should go back into the EU Customs Union as quickly as possible"
"If Labour want it, they should go back into the EU Customs Union as quickly as possible"
December 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Steve Richards, "The number mission of this Labour government is economic growth"
"If Labour want it, they should go back into the EU Customs Union as quickly as possible"
"If Labour want it, they should go back into the EU Customs Union as quickly as possible"
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Scottish voters unlikely to embrace Reform UK talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/06/s...
Scottish voters unlikely to embrace Reform UK
Professor John Robertson OBA Dani Garavelli, not for the first time, in the UK media telling them things about Scotland that make little sense: Almost 13 years ago, at a press briefing to launch Uk…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Scottish voters unlikely to embrace Reform UK talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/06/s...
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Reform’s record £9m crypto donation is just the latest offering from abroad
Two thirds of funds given to Nigel Farage’s party this parliament have come from donors with overseas interests
Two thirds of funds given to Nigel Farage’s party this parliament have come from donors with overseas interests
Reform’s record £9m crypto donation is just the latest offering from abroad | The Observer
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December 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Reform’s record £9m crypto donation is just the latest offering from abroad
Two thirds of funds given to Nigel Farage’s party this parliament have come from donors with overseas interests
Two thirds of funds given to Nigel Farage’s party this parliament have come from donors with overseas interests
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Not only did MacDonald Hotels host the Farage fascist rally today, they did it for £0.00
Take your business elsewhere
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Take your business elsewhere
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk?utm_source=g...
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December 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Not only did MacDonald Hotels host the Farage fascist rally today, they did it for £0.00
Take your business elsewhere
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk?utm_source=g...
Take your business elsewhere
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk?utm_source=g...
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Keirs strategy to attack the Greens as "nuts."🙄
This isn't debate; it's diversion. He frames the choice as "responsible manager" vs. "extremist," to avoid the real argument: his project administers systemic inequality. You can't emancipate a generation with a spreadsheet.
This isn't debate; it's diversion. He frames the choice as "responsible manager" vs. "extremist," to avoid the real argument: his project administers systemic inequality. You can't emancipate a generation with a spreadsheet.
Starmer says he’s "taking the gloves off" and that the Greens are "nuts"
Big talk from the PM of vibes based cruelty and trickle down cowardice.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Big talk from the PM of vibes based cruelty and trickle down cowardice.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Keirs strategy to attack the Greens as "nuts."🙄
This isn't debate; it's diversion. He frames the choice as "responsible manager" vs. "extremist," to avoid the real argument: his project administers systemic inequality. You can't emancipate a generation with a spreadsheet.
This isn't debate; it's diversion. He frames the choice as "responsible manager" vs. "extremist," to avoid the real argument: his project administers systemic inequality. You can't emancipate a generation with a spreadsheet.
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There needs to be a full-blown inquiry into Fartage and Reform, including his racist attacks on pupils at school. It won't happen. Starmer and co haven't got the balls.
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
There needs to be a full-blown inquiry into Fartage and Reform, including his racist attacks on pupils at school. It won't happen. Starmer and co haven't got the balls.
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AFTER SEVENTEEN MONTHS THE FEELING IS MUTUAL!
Starmer’s a man of little imagination. He has no cajones & zero political nous. He surrounds himself with mini talents and is pathetically in awe of the US. Slavishly he bows to the pressure of Israel and locks us up if we dare criticise its atrocities
Starmer’s a man of little imagination. He has no cajones & zero political nous. He surrounds himself with mini talents and is pathetically in awe of the US. Slavishly he bows to the pressure of Israel and locks us up if we dare criticise its atrocities
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
AFTER SEVENTEEN MONTHS THE FEELING IS MUTUAL!
Starmer’s a man of little imagination. He has no cajones & zero political nous. He surrounds himself with mini talents and is pathetically in awe of the US. Slavishly he bows to the pressure of Israel and locks us up if we dare criticise its atrocities
Starmer’s a man of little imagination. He has no cajones & zero political nous. He surrounds himself with mini talents and is pathetically in awe of the US. Slavishly he bows to the pressure of Israel and locks us up if we dare criticise its atrocities
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Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script. At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script. At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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500,000 new state pensioners get less than basic old state pension (£176.40/week)
3 million old state pensioners get more than standard new state pension (£230.25)
and
700,000 new, 2.5 mn old state pensioners get more than tax threshold £241.83/week
StatXplore, May 2025, rounded
3 million old state pensioners get more than standard new state pension (£230.25)
and
700,000 new, 2.5 mn old state pensioners get more than tax threshold £241.83/week
StatXplore, May 2025, rounded
December 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
500,000 new state pensioners get less than basic old state pension (£176.40/week)
3 million old state pensioners get more than standard new state pension (£230.25)
and
700,000 new, 2.5 mn old state pensioners get more than tax threshold £241.83/week
StatXplore, May 2025, rounded
3 million old state pensioners get more than standard new state pension (£230.25)
and
700,000 new, 2.5 mn old state pensioners get more than tax threshold £241.83/week
StatXplore, May 2025, rounded