@martinaweitsch.bsky.social
Pretty impressive. I want to particularly thank our Green elected representatives who were there. Thank you!
The sense of calm and solidarity was palpable. So many people of many faiths and no faith, people from protest groups, people from political parties, local residents. So much more that unites us than divides us. 🙏🏽
April 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Pretty impressive. I want to particularly thank our Green elected representatives who were there. Thank you!
Petition needs signing urgently to repeal the Public Order Act
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Repeal the Public Order Act 2023
We want the government to repeal the Public Order Act 2023 which established several criminal offences in relation to protest. We think it is fundamentally undemocratic.
petition.parliament.uk
March 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Petition needs signing urgently to repeal the Public Order Act
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Sometimes there is a silver lining.
The activist group targeted in an unprecedented police raid on a Quaker meeting house said it had resulted in large numbers of people signing up to take part in a series of new protests starting this week.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Youth Demand says more protesters have signed up since Quaker house raid
Group claims as many as 200 people have expressed interest in joining its action as arrests drive awareness
www.theguardian.com
March 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Sometimes there is a silver lining.
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🕯️Quaker Meeting for Worship🕯️
Upholding our worshipping community & Westminster Friends
Outside New Scotland Yard
3 April 12-1pm
Anyone who wishes to join us will be most welcome, of all faiths or none
(exact location to be posted on Wednesday)
@quaker.org.uk @ccanl.bsky.social
Upholding our worshipping community & Westminster Friends
Outside New Scotland Yard
3 April 12-1pm
Anyone who wishes to join us will be most welcome, of all faiths or none
(exact location to be posted on Wednesday)
@quaker.org.uk @ccanl.bsky.social
Last night more than 20 uniformed police, some equipped with tasers, forced their way into Westminster Meeting House.
“No-one has been arrested in a Quaker meeting house in living memory”
Quakers in Britain strongly condemned the violation of their place of worship
@quaker.org.uk
“No-one has been arrested in a Quaker meeting house in living memory”
Quakers in Britain strongly condemned the violation of their place of worship
@quaker.org.uk
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🕯️Quaker Meeting for Worship🕯️
Upholding our worshipping community & Westminster Friends
Outside New Scotland Yard
3 April 12-1pm
Anyone who wishes to join us will be most welcome, of all faiths or none
(exact location to be posted on Wednesday)
@quaker.org.uk @ccanl.bsky.social
Upholding our worshipping community & Westminster Friends
Outside New Scotland Yard
3 April 12-1pm
Anyone who wishes to join us will be most welcome, of all faiths or none
(exact location to be posted on Wednesday)
@quaker.org.uk @ccanl.bsky.social
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When they come for the Quakers you know your country is really in trouble
Our fundamental commitments are to peace and justice
How can that be a threat to this or any other democratic government?
Our fundamental commitments are to peace and justice
How can that be a threat to this or any other democratic government?
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
When they come for the Quakers you know your country is really in trouble
Our fundamental commitments are to peace and justice
How can that be a threat to this or any other democratic government?
Our fundamental commitments are to peace and justice
How can that be a threat to this or any other democratic government?
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UK, 2025: a country where police break into a place of worship and arrest those inside who are having a meeting and might be planning a non-violent action.
The right to peaceful protest is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Governments who crack down on it are governments to be very wary of.
The right to peaceful protest is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Governments who crack down on it are governments to be very wary of.
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
UK, 2025: a country where police break into a place of worship and arrest those inside who are having a meeting and might be planning a non-violent action.
The right to peaceful protest is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Governments who crack down on it are governments to be very wary of.
The right to peaceful protest is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Governments who crack down on it are governments to be very wary of.
Radical changes to the political landscape are of concern to many Friends. Join Quaker Truth & Integrity Group (QTIG) for a global online meeting for worship to uphold each other, share fears and hopes and discern ways forward. Find out more and register at quakertruth.org
Welcome | Quaker Truth & Integrity Group
quakertruth.org
March 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Radical changes to the political landscape are of concern to many Friends. Join Quaker Truth & Integrity Group (QTIG) for a global online meeting for worship to uphold each other, share fears and hopes and discern ways forward. Find out more and register at quakertruth.org
@lukecharters.bsky.social the situation in Gaza is becoming more intolerable by the day. No food, no water, not electricity, nothing. Are you going to make an issue of this in Parliament? With the Foreign Secretary? With the Prime Minister? It would be good to know.
March 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
@lukecharters.bsky.social the situation in Gaza is becoming more intolerable by the day. No food, no water, not electricity, nothing. Are you going to make an issue of this in Parliament? With the Foreign Secretary? With the Prime Minister? It would be good to know.
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Adrian Ramsay: “Trump should only be allowed to have a State Visit if Zelensky gets to have one at the same time”. Cue the programme’s first applause, and very strong applause at that.
Brilliant. Absolutely right.
#bbcQT
Brilliant. Absolutely right.
#bbcQT
March 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Adrian Ramsay: “Trump should only be allowed to have a State Visit if Zelensky gets to have one at the same time”. Cue the programme’s first applause, and very strong applause at that.
Brilliant. Absolutely right.
#bbcQT
Brilliant. Absolutely right.
#bbcQT
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-can...
I've signed.
I've signed.
Petition: Cancel Trump’s state visit
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
March 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-can...
I've signed.
I've signed.
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#CanvassingCats - in Doncaster today, a local definitely interested in the #GetGreensElected message. Or at least getting a #VoteGreen pat
March 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#CanvassingCats - in Doncaster today, a local definitely interested in the #GetGreensElected message. Or at least getting a #VoteGreen pat
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President Macron, "Russia is the aggressor, and the Ukrainians are the aggressed people"
"We were right to sanction Russia help Ukraine, and we will continue to do so"
"We were right to sanction Russia help Ukraine, and we will continue to do so"
February 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
President Macron, "Russia is the aggressor, and the Ukrainians are the aggressed people"
"We were right to sanction Russia help Ukraine, and we will continue to do so"
"We were right to sanction Russia help Ukraine, and we will continue to do so"
You learn something new every day!
Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
February 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
You learn something new every day!
If any of this is even 50% true this is truly frightening.
✍️ The US is talking about mass sterilisation – again
A senior US government official has called for “lower quality humans” to be sterilised en masse – his country has been here before
By Jennie Kermode
@jenniekermode.bsky.social
A senior US government official has called for “lower quality humans” to be sterilised en masse – his country has been here before
By Jennie Kermode
@jenniekermode.bsky.social
The US is talking about mass sterilisation – again
A senior US government official has called for “lower quality humans” to be sterilised en masse – his country has been here before
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
If any of this is even 50% true this is truly frightening.
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I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
February 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
Agree.
Trump cannot be given a state visit to the UK. It should never have been offered. The invitation must now be withdrawn. You might as well hand it to Putin.
February 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Agree.
Good analysis. Worth a read!
February 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Good analysis. Worth a read!
Yes, I thought the position of the BBC was extraordinary. But giving into bullies is not uncommon these days.
The BBC - Sarah Smith- blames Zelensky.... .
February 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Yes, I thought the position of the BBC was extraordinary. But giving into bullies is not uncommon these days.
Exactly!
"What we witnessed today was bullying from one of the most powerful men in the world. Now is the time to make clear we, as a country, stand with Zelensky in working for a lasting just peace."
See my full statement here: greenparty.org.uk/2025/02/28/n...
See my full statement here: greenparty.org.uk/2025/02/28/n...
"Now is the time to make clear we, as a country, stand with Zelensky in working for a lasting just peace." - Green Party
"What we witnessed today was bullying from one of the most powerful men in the world. It was the antithesis of the diplomacy needed in such a delicate moment. While many Brits watched on in horror wit...
greenparty.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Exactly!
Signed!
February 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Signed!
Indeed.
February 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Indeed.
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I’m in
Hey Family! 👋🏽 Y’all in?✊🏽
• February 28th: Economic Blackout
• March 7-14: Amazon Boycott
• March 21-28: Nestle Boycott
• April 7-14: Walmart Boycott
• April 18th: Economic Blackout
• April 21-28: General Mills Boycott
Not the originator, just the messenger.
• February 28th: Economic Blackout
• March 7-14: Amazon Boycott
• March 21-28: Nestle Boycott
• April 7-14: Walmart Boycott
• April 18th: Economic Blackout
• April 21-28: General Mills Boycott
Not the originator, just the messenger.
February 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I’m in
In light of the announcement regarding defence spending and the cut in the Overseas Aid budget, I have written to my MP. Here's the text of my email:
February 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
In light of the announcement regarding defence spending and the cut in the Overseas Aid budget, I have written to my MP. Here's the text of my email:
Immensely proud of Quakers involved in this law suit. Well done. Important first step.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups – live
US district judge finds that the Trump administration policy could violate religious freedom and should be blocked while a lawsuit plays out
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Immensely proud of Quakers involved in this law suit. Well done. Important first step.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...