Catherine Phillips
@kittypetersburg.bsky.social
Art historian based in Norwich, interested in Old Master drawings and the history of collecting, and the glorious angel roofs of East Anglia
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
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Dropping the ECHR would mean no treaty protection against this in the UK.
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Dropping the ECHR would mean no treaty protection against this in the UK.
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President Trump telling lies about Portland, "it's burning down, on fire" and the media isn't calling it out
- Truth no longer matters in the US
- Truth no longer matters in the US
October 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
President Trump telling lies about Portland, "it's burning down, on fire" and the media isn't calling it out
- Truth no longer matters in the US
- Truth no longer matters in the US
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I am once again begging you to boycott Tesla
Musk is funding the legal battle of UK Far Right activist Tommy Robinson - real name Stephen Yaxley Lennon - as he faces charges brought by counterterrorism police.
Tommy Robinson claims Elon Musk is funding his legal battle — The Times and The Sunday Times
Tommy Robinson has claimed Elon Musk was paying his legal costs as he went on trial for refusing to comply with a request made by counterterrorism police as he tried to leave Britain last year. Robins...
apple.news
October 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I am once again begging you to boycott Tesla
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Nazis ban comedians shock.. NYT, 4 Feb 1939
September 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Nazis ban comedians shock.. NYT, 4 Feb 1939
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Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
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Customer feedback this week;
‘Please can you get some more diversity at the National Trust by encouraging more hot men to visit.’
Ideas for how we do this v welcome. Nothing too racy please - we are the National Trust not the National Tryst.
‘Please can you get some more diversity at the National Trust by encouraging more hot men to visit.’
Ideas for how we do this v welcome. Nothing too racy please - we are the National Trust not the National Tryst.
September 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Customer feedback this week;
‘Please can you get some more diversity at the National Trust by encouraging more hot men to visit.’
Ideas for how we do this v welcome. Nothing too racy please - we are the National Trust not the National Tryst.
‘Please can you get some more diversity at the National Trust by encouraging more hot men to visit.’
Ideas for how we do this v welcome. Nothing too racy please - we are the National Trust not the National Tryst.
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On the same day in the Telegraph:
![The Telegraph
Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement
Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty
Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence
[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]
Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent
29 August 2025 8:57am BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreihe5mm7nwmwvzhtgadmsafyvsaxhrufuai2d2j2rju5zt6g2lytea@jpeg)
![The Telegraph
Money > Property > Second homes
How to avoid tax on your second home
From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net
[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]
Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer
29 August 2025 1:21pm BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreieuwgc2vsmyfcctmf4cnpcqckij2pqdk2gmzajpnihrsqyqmzyr5e@jpeg)
September 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On the same day in the Telegraph:
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In December 2023, Israeli president Isaac Herzog was pictured signing bombs due to be dropped on Gaza.
Next week he’ll be in the UK at the invitation of the British government.
Next week he’ll be in the UK at the invitation of the British government.
September 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
In December 2023, Israeli president Isaac Herzog was pictured signing bombs due to be dropped on Gaza.
Next week he’ll be in the UK at the invitation of the British government.
Next week he’ll be in the UK at the invitation of the British government.
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BREAKING:
Liberty alongside @amnestyuk.bsky.social are intervening in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/libert...
Liberty alongside @amnestyuk.bsky.social are intervening in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/libert...
Liberty and Amnesty UK to intervene in judicial review of Palestine Action proscription - Liberty
The UK’s two largest human rights organisations will intervene in a legal hearing on the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
September 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
BREAKING:
Liberty alongside @amnestyuk.bsky.social are intervening in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/libert...
Liberty alongside @amnestyuk.bsky.social are intervening in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/libert...
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In my speech in the Lords when I tabled a motion against the proscription of #PalestineAction I said I didn't accept that the threshold for terrorism had been reached. Criminal activity, yes. Terrorism no.
All the dribbles of extra info from the Govt on PA's actions so far haven't changed my view.
All the dribbles of extra info from the Govt on PA's actions so far haven't changed my view.
BREAKING:
Liberty alongside @amnestyuk.bsky.social are intervening in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/libert...
Liberty alongside @amnestyuk.bsky.social are intervening in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/libert...
Liberty and Amnesty UK to intervene in judicial review of Palestine Action proscription - Liberty
The UK’s two largest human rights organisations will intervene in a legal hearing on the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
September 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
In my speech in the Lords when I tabled a motion against the proscription of #PalestineAction I said I didn't accept that the threshold for terrorism had been reached. Criminal activity, yes. Terrorism no.
All the dribbles of extra info from the Govt on PA's actions so far haven't changed my view.
All the dribbles of extra info from the Govt on PA's actions so far haven't changed my view.
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Tomorrow I will be a tabling a motion to force the government to release the legal advice it has received on Israel's military action in Gaza and breaches of international law.
Ministers cannot turn a blind eye to this humanitarian catastrophe any longer.
Ministers cannot turn a blind eye to this humanitarian catastrophe any longer.
August 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Tomorrow I will be a tabling a motion to force the government to release the legal advice it has received on Israel's military action in Gaza and breaches of international law.
Ministers cannot turn a blind eye to this humanitarian catastrophe any longer.
Ministers cannot turn a blind eye to this humanitarian catastrophe any longer.
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Hi All, Happy Ukrainian Independence Day. As Ukraine's future will determine much of Europe's, all Europeans should be celebrating today and doing their damndest to see a free, democratic and strong Ukraine emerge from this war. For my weekend update, a few stories. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #147: The War Will Continue For A While Yet
Ukrainians Understanding That They Are Getting Played By The Analytical Community: Trump Ukraine Derangement Syndrome--The Worst Case Yet
open.substack.com
August 24, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Hi All, Happy Ukrainian Independence Day. As Ukraine's future will determine much of Europe's, all Europeans should be celebrating today and doing their damndest to see a free, democratic and strong Ukraine emerge from this war. For my weekend update, a few stories. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Netanyahu's assault on Gaza City will only deepen the cycle of violence, worsen the death and suffering, and put hostages lives at greater risk.
Donald Trump could stop this now by picking up the phone today. Keir Starmer must use whatever influence he has to make that happen.
Donald Trump could stop this now by picking up the phone today. Keir Starmer must use whatever influence he has to make that happen.
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Netanyahu's assault on Gaza City will only deepen the cycle of violence, worsen the death and suffering, and put hostages lives at greater risk.
Donald Trump could stop this now by picking up the phone today. Keir Starmer must use whatever influence he has to make that happen.
Donald Trump could stop this now by picking up the phone today. Keir Starmer must use whatever influence he has to make that happen.
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The government’s arrogance united people from Newcastle to Gloucester in peaceful defiance.
Jacob Ecclestone was one of them.
Jacob Ecclestone was one of them.
Why I sat in Parliament Square and risked arrest for Palestine Action
On Saturday, I joined hundreds provoked by government arrogance into peacefully defying the proscription of Palestine Action
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August 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The government’s arrogance united people from Newcastle to Gloucester in peaceful defiance.
Jacob Ecclestone was one of them.
Jacob Ecclestone was one of them.
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Independent MP Rupert Lowe has admitted mistaking a charity rowing crew for “illegal migrants”
August 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Independent MP Rupert Lowe has admitted mistaking a charity rowing crew for “illegal migrants”
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Recognition of the state of Palestine should not be used as a bargaining chip. It should have happened months ago.
We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.
We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.
July 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Recognition of the state of Palestine should not be used as a bargaining chip. It should have happened months ago.
We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.
We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.
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David Lammy must realise that we’re past the point of threatening sanctions.
Every day the Government sits on its hands, more innocent civilians are being killed in Gaza while over a million are at risk of starvation.
Sanctions are needed now, including against Netanyahu.
Every day the Government sits on its hands, more innocent civilians are being killed in Gaza while over a million are at risk of starvation.
Sanctions are needed now, including against Netanyahu.
July 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
David Lammy must realise that we’re past the point of threatening sanctions.
Every day the Government sits on its hands, more innocent civilians are being killed in Gaza while over a million are at risk of starvation.
Sanctions are needed now, including against Netanyahu.
Every day the Government sits on its hands, more innocent civilians are being killed in Gaza while over a million are at risk of starvation.
Sanctions are needed now, including against Netanyahu.
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🚨 RIGHT NOW opposite Labour Party HQ in London.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
July 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🚨 RIGHT NOW opposite Labour Party HQ in London.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
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The White House has become an utter La La Land in just half a year.
July 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The White House has become an utter La La Land in just half a year.
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Young refuseniks burn their IOF draft papers in the middle of Tel Aviv
They refuse to serve in the Israeli Occupation Forces, and are willing to go to military jail for their position. The new generation of refuseniks is supported by the older, many of them spent months in jail already
They refuse to serve in the Israeli Occupation Forces, and are willing to go to military jail for their position. The new generation of refuseniks is supported by the older, many of them spent months in jail already
July 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Young refuseniks burn their IOF draft papers in the middle of Tel Aviv
They refuse to serve in the Israeli Occupation Forces, and are willing to go to military jail for their position. The new generation of refuseniks is supported by the older, many of them spent months in jail already
They refuse to serve in the Israeli Occupation Forces, and are willing to go to military jail for their position. The new generation of refuseniks is supported by the older, many of them spent months in jail already
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Difficult to think of a greater waste of police time
July 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Difficult to think of a greater waste of police time
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🚨The NHS says it has a shortage of blood and is asking all of us - can we donate our blood - it’s looking for 200,000 new donors to come forward
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🚨The NHS says it has a shortage of blood and is asking all of us - can we donate our blood - it’s looking for 200,000 new donors to come forward
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
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This makes him a fare dodger, doesn't it?
June 1, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This makes him a fare dodger, doesn't it?