Kathryn
@kath400blue.bsky.social
Passionate perinatal mental health nurse.
Dog lover. Politically homeless.
Dog lover. Politically homeless.
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
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Nish Kumar, "I think Shabana Mahmood's plan is insane" #HIGNFY
"All we ever talk about in this country is immigration"
"Meanwhile we have people paying too much on bills, a climate crisis, I think we now have to reframe everything through the prism of immigration"
"All we ever talk about in this country is immigration"
"Meanwhile we have people paying too much on bills, a climate crisis, I think we now have to reframe everything through the prism of immigration"
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Nish Kumar, "I think Shabana Mahmood's plan is insane" #HIGNFY
"All we ever talk about in this country is immigration"
"Meanwhile we have people paying too much on bills, a climate crisis, I think we now have to reframe everything through the prism of immigration"
"All we ever talk about in this country is immigration"
"Meanwhile we have people paying too much on bills, a climate crisis, I think we now have to reframe everything through the prism of immigration"
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When I was little, the U.S. military came to our home at gunpoint and took me and my family away. We were imprisoned for years in barbed wire camps simply because we were Japanese American. I have spent my life telling that story, hoping it would never be repeated.
July 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
When I was little, the U.S. military came to our home at gunpoint and took me and my family away. We were imprisoned for years in barbed wire camps simply because we were Japanese American. I have spent my life telling that story, hoping it would never be repeated.
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What words remain for a government that goes to court to insist it be allowed to continue selling weapons to a state committing genocide, then sends a letter of complaint when those weapons are used?
July 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
What words remain for a government that goes to court to insist it be allowed to continue selling weapons to a state committing genocide, then sends a letter of complaint when those weapons are used?
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Water companies have ‘cheated us out of £84 billion’ – Feargal Sharkey
www.channel4.com/news/water-c...
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Water companies have ‘cheated us out of £84 billion’ – Feargal Sharkey
We spoke to water campaigner and Undertones frontman, Feargal Sharkey.
www.channel4.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Water companies have ‘cheated us out of £84 billion’ – Feargal Sharkey
www.channel4.com/news/water-c...
www.channel4.com/news/water-c...
Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Protect Cash ISAs
Rumours are swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 - after meeting with a group of bank executives. [1]
Cash ISAs (individual savings accounts) ar...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
❗ BREAKING: Almost 40,000 more children are at risk of not having enough food or a warm home because of the 2-child limit, compared to last year.
Our social security system is failing to protect children from hunger.
Our social security system is failing to protect children from hunger.
July 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to show their support for a people-first future for our water!
We can make our water work for people - not shareholders - but water lobbyists are working hard to shut this solution down. Will you make sure your MP hears about it?
actionnetwork.org
July 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Thank you Clive Lewis 👏
June 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Thank you Clive Lewis 👏
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Sign the petition to Keir Starmer: Oppose Trump's war on Iran
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stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
Petition: Keir Starmer – Oppose Trump’s war on Iran
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
June 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Sign the petition to Keir Starmer: Oppose Trump's war on Iran
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to show their support for a people-first future for our water!
We can make our water work for people - not shareholders - but water lobbyists are working hard to shut this solution down. Will you make sure your MP hears about it?
actionnetwork.org
June 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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The welfare green paper proposals will drive disabled people into poverty and I will oppose that.
I joined @disrightsuk.bsky.social and DPO Forum today to say I'm voting 'no' to disability benefit cuts.
#TakingThePIP
I joined @disrightsuk.bsky.social and DPO Forum today to say I'm voting 'no' to disability benefit cuts.
#TakingThePIP
June 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The welfare green paper proposals will drive disabled people into poverty and I will oppose that.
I joined @disrightsuk.bsky.social and DPO Forum today to say I'm voting 'no' to disability benefit cuts.
#TakingThePIP
I joined @disrightsuk.bsky.social and DPO Forum today to say I'm voting 'no' to disability benefit cuts.
#TakingThePIP
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CNN’s Jason Carroll was zip-tied and escorted away—for reporting the news. But they claimed he wasn’t under arrest?
Why are they shooting rubber bullets at and silencing journalists? We still have a First Amendment.
Why are they shooting rubber bullets at and silencing journalists? We still have a First Amendment.
June 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
CNN’s Jason Carroll was zip-tied and escorted away—for reporting the news. But they claimed he wasn’t under arrest?
Why are they shooting rubber bullets at and silencing journalists? We still have a First Amendment.
Why are they shooting rubber bullets at and silencing journalists? We still have a First Amendment.
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🏴Best for Britain CEO Naomi Smith: "Leaving the EU, a project spearheaded by Nigel Farage, has been a disaster for Welsh farmers, business owners and young people"
🚨 However, alignment with the EU could provide a 0.36% boost each year for Wales!
www.bestforbritain.org/closer_uk_eu...
🚨 However, alignment with the EU could provide a 0.36% boost each year for Wales!
www.bestforbritain.org/closer_uk_eu...
Closer UK-EU ties can boost Welsh economy after Farage’s disastrous Brexit
Campaigners have called for closer UK-EU ties to boost the economy in Wales, highlighting the impact of Brexit on Welsh farmers, businesses and young people.
www.bestforbritain.org
June 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🏴Best for Britain CEO Naomi Smith: "Leaving the EU, a project spearheaded by Nigel Farage, has been a disaster for Welsh farmers, business owners and young people"
🚨 However, alignment with the EU could provide a 0.36% boost each year for Wales!
www.bestforbritain.org/closer_uk_eu...
🚨 However, alignment with the EU could provide a 0.36% boost each year for Wales!
www.bestforbritain.org/closer_uk_eu...
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Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere break new records in human history
We know that net zero emission pathways will help us limit global temperature increases. Why are they not a priority for politicians?
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
We know that net zero emission pathways will help us limit global temperature increases. Why are they not a priority for politicians?
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere break new records in human history
We know that net zero emission pathways will help us limit global temperature increases. Why are they not a priority for politicians?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere break new records in human history
We know that net zero emission pathways will help us limit global temperature increases. Why are they not a priority for politicians?
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
We know that net zero emission pathways will help us limit global temperature increases. Why are they not a priority for politicians?
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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Labour today looking at the Polish election results.
June 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Labour today looking at the Polish election results.
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If MPs’ salaries had grown at the same rate as junior doctors’ since 2010, they would earn about £72,312 today — roughly £19,000 less than their actual 2024 salary of £91,346
That's why doctors are balloting on potential strike action
That's why doctors are balloting on potential strike action
May 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If MPs’ salaries had grown at the same rate as junior doctors’ since 2010, they would earn about £72,312 today — roughly £19,000 less than their actual 2024 salary of £91,346
That's why doctors are balloting on potential strike action
That's why doctors are balloting on potential strike action
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Keir Starmer is being advised to urgently pause the Government's plans to cut disability and health benefits by Parliament's work and pensions committee.
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May 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Keir Starmer is being advised to urgently pause the Government's plans to cut disability and health benefits by Parliament's work and pensions committee.
www.itv.com/news/2025-05...
www.itv.com/news/2025-05...
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Yorkshire Water warns of a hosepipe ban 'unless rain comes'.
🤔Here's a novel thought...maybe if the private water companies had invested adequately in infrastructure, they wouldn't have to have their fingers crossed hoping for a rain shower?
We need water in public hands. 🌊
🤔Here's a novel thought...maybe if the private water companies had invested adequately in infrastructure, they wouldn't have to have their fingers crossed hoping for a rain shower?
We need water in public hands. 🌊
May 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Yorkshire Water warns of a hosepipe ban 'unless rain comes'.
🤔Here's a novel thought...maybe if the private water companies had invested adequately in infrastructure, they wouldn't have to have their fingers crossed hoping for a rain shower?
We need water in public hands. 🌊
🤔Here's a novel thought...maybe if the private water companies had invested adequately in infrastructure, they wouldn't have to have their fingers crossed hoping for a rain shower?
We need water in public hands. 🌊
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As we continue to witness the live-streamed genocide of Palestinians, Keir Starmer’s government still denies it — while approving arms sales, including F-35s that enable 2,000lb bombs to rain down on Gaza.
Israel’s genocide would not be possible without the government’s support.
Israel’s genocide would not be possible without the government’s support.
May 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
As we continue to witness the live-streamed genocide of Palestinians, Keir Starmer’s government still denies it — while approving arms sales, including F-35s that enable 2,000lb bombs to rain down on Gaza.
Israel’s genocide would not be possible without the government’s support.
Israel’s genocide would not be possible without the government’s support.
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I also discuss the bizarre and disturbing association between the Starmer government and former special advisers to Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.
I vaguely remember being told something about "Change". But this continuity is beyond our worst nightmares.
Not just Tory policies, but actual Tories.
I vaguely remember being told something about "Change". But this continuity is beyond our worst nightmares.
Not just Tory policies, but actual Tories.
*Copy one of Boris Johnson's stupidest and most self-destructive policies.
*Ignore the massive wave of public fury it ignited.
*Smear and attack anyone warning that it might not be a great idea.
In this week's column I ask what the hell Keir Starmer is playing at.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
*Ignore the massive wave of public fury it ignited.
*Smear and attack anyone warning that it might not be a great idea.
In this week's column I ask what the hell Keir Starmer is playing at.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour has denounced me as ‘deeply misleading’ on its planning reform. I wish that were true | George Monbiot
Even it now admits that brick by brick, these proposals will wreck habitats. This could be Starmer’s most damaging mistake yet, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I also discuss the bizarre and disturbing association between the Starmer government and former special advisers to Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.
I vaguely remember being told something about "Change". But this continuity is beyond our worst nightmares.
Not just Tory policies, but actual Tories.
I vaguely remember being told something about "Change". But this continuity is beyond our worst nightmares.
Not just Tory policies, but actual Tories.
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Image of library book display labeled:
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
May 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Image of library book display labeled:
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
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🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
Save Medicaid
Please call your Representative right now and leave a voicemail, or first thing on Monday morning before the mark up session begins.
OcasioCortez.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
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Massive job cuts in the NHS. Winter fuel allowance smashed. Unprecedented levels of child poverty. Labour's priority 👇🏻
May 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Massive job cuts in the NHS. Winter fuel allowance smashed. Unprecedented levels of child poverty. Labour's priority 👇🏻