@miriamt.bsky.social
Progressive, pro choice, LGBTQ aly, living in the south of England surrounded by right wingers
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Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” in the occupied West Bank on Monday, and he was then detained by the Israeli military, activists on the scene said.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Jewish settlers and detained, activists say
Activists say Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” in the occupied West Bank, and he was then detained by the Israeli military.
bit.ly
March 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” in the occupied West Bank on Monday, and he was then detained by the Israeli military, activists on the scene said.
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Charities that have been feeding thousands of Palestinians are being forced to close as Israel’s complete blockade on Gaza continues. Those still able to operate are winding down services as essentials are no longer available.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/bms6e6
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/bms6e6
March 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Charities that have been feeding thousands of Palestinians are being forced to close as Israel’s complete blockade on Gaza continues. Those still able to operate are winding down services as essentials are no longer available.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/bms6e6
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/bms6e6
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Presumably this was the plan all along and the spat with Zelenskyy in the White House the premeditated excuse.
Donald Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine
The fallout from last week's argument in the Oval Office ratchets up significantly as America suspends arms for an as-yet unknown period.
news.sky.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Presumably this was the plan all along and the spat with Zelenskyy in the White House the premeditated excuse.
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I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
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So a letter from the King of invite a convicted Rapist, a proven Liar and the person who has had the Tate brothers flown over to the states, two men who have been accused of trafficking vulnerable women and rape, has saved the special relationship with the UK and the US. Yay go us
February 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
So a letter from the King of invite a convicted Rapist, a proven Liar and the person who has had the Tate brothers flown over to the states, two men who have been accused of trafficking vulnerable women and rape, has saved the special relationship with the UK and the US. Yay go us
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George Osborne, "I made a choice as a Conservative Chancellor when faced with a black hole in public finances to cut public expenditure more than increasing taxes"
Cathy Newman, "Public services have never recovered from that" #C4News
George Osborne, "Well I don't agree with that"
Cathy Newman, "Public services have never recovered from that" #C4News
George Osborne, "Well I don't agree with that"
January 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
George Osborne, "I made a choice as a Conservative Chancellor when faced with a black hole in public finances to cut public expenditure more than increasing taxes"
Cathy Newman, "Public services have never recovered from that" #C4News
George Osborne, "Well I don't agree with that"
Cathy Newman, "Public services have never recovered from that" #C4News
George Osborne, "Well I don't agree with that"
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Matt Frei, "YouGov poll says Labour on 26%, Reform on 25%"
Jonathan Ashworth "Nigel Farage over Christmas said he wanted to introduce charging for the NHS, I don't believe your viewers want to be charged to go to their local hospital"
Jonathan Ashworth "Nigel Farage over Christmas said he wanted to introduce charging for the NHS, I don't believe your viewers want to be charged to go to their local hospital"
January 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Matt Frei, "YouGov poll says Labour on 26%, Reform on 25%"
Jonathan Ashworth "Nigel Farage over Christmas said he wanted to introduce charging for the NHS, I don't believe your viewers want to be charged to go to their local hospital"
Jonathan Ashworth "Nigel Farage over Christmas said he wanted to introduce charging for the NHS, I don't believe your viewers want to be charged to go to their local hospital"
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NEW: Some (rareish) good news for Rachel Reeves.
Latest inflation figures are out: 2.5%. That’s lower than analysts expected.
Somewhat raises the possibility of a rate cut in February.
Latest inflation figures are out: 2.5%. That’s lower than analysts expected.
Somewhat raises the possibility of a rate cut in February.
January 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
NEW: Some (rareish) good news for Rachel Reeves.
Latest inflation figures are out: 2.5%. That’s lower than analysts expected.
Somewhat raises the possibility of a rate cut in February.
Latest inflation figures are out: 2.5%. That’s lower than analysts expected.
Somewhat raises the possibility of a rate cut in February.
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Susanna Reid, "We've just had an increase in employers NI"
Kevin Maguire, "Which people don't pay"
Andrew Pierce, "Employers will pass on the cost to us"
KM, "Greed inflation, companies pushing up their profits"
Kevin Maguire, "Which people don't pay"
Andrew Pierce, "Employers will pass on the cost to us"
KM, "Greed inflation, companies pushing up their profits"
January 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Susanna Reid, "We've just had an increase in employers NI"
Kevin Maguire, "Which people don't pay"
Andrew Pierce, "Employers will pass on the cost to us"
KM, "Greed inflation, companies pushing up their profits"
Kevin Maguire, "Which people don't pay"
Andrew Pierce, "Employers will pass on the cost to us"
KM, "Greed inflation, companies pushing up their profits"
Oh lord...
Former Tory MP Steve Baker (of ERG infamy) is now soliciting Cameo commissions, to film videos for punters for £41. No reviews (or takers?) yet.
www.cameo.com/stevebakerfrsa
Former Tory MP Steve Baker (of ERG infamy) is now soliciting Cameo commissions, to film videos for punters for £41. No reviews (or takers?) yet.
www.cameo.com/stevebakerfrsa
January 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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In this week's addition of @privateeyenews.bsky.social
'you can't just call everyone you disagree with a facist'
'you can't just call everyone you disagree with a facist'
January 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
In this week's addition of @privateeyenews.bsky.social
'you can't just call everyone you disagree with a facist'
'you can't just call everyone you disagree with a facist'
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"I feel let down by the members of Congress who turned their backs on us even as we saved their lives. And yes, we saved their lives that day."
The sobering thoughts of a Capitol cop on the anniversary of January 6th:
The sobering thoughts of a Capitol cop on the anniversary of January 6th:
I Was Nearly Killed on Jan. 6th. Four Years Later, I Feel Betrayed All Over Again.
The people whose lives I protected sided with my attackers. But they weren’t the only ones to let me down.
www.thebulwark.com
January 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"I feel let down by the members of Congress who turned their backs on us even as we saved their lives. And yes, we saved their lives that day."
The sobering thoughts of a Capitol cop on the anniversary of January 6th:
The sobering thoughts of a Capitol cop on the anniversary of January 6th:
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Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned
Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned
Demonstrations flare after video spread on social media showing hooded fighters setting fire to tree
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Tuesday to protest against the burning of a Christmas tree near…
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned
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Photo of the Day, if not the Year.
Solidarity and admiration.
📸This brilliant photo of Gisele Pelicot, leaving court for the final time yesterday, was taken by Arnold Jerocki for Getty Images.
Solidarity and admiration.
📸This brilliant photo of Gisele Pelicot, leaving court for the final time yesterday, was taken by Arnold Jerocki for Getty Images.
December 20, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Photo of the Day, if not the Year.
Solidarity and admiration.
📸This brilliant photo of Gisele Pelicot, leaving court for the final time yesterday, was taken by Arnold Jerocki for Getty Images.
Solidarity and admiration.
📸This brilliant photo of Gisele Pelicot, leaving court for the final time yesterday, was taken by Arnold Jerocki for Getty Images.
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🚨 TRAGEDY: “He’s never done anything like this before.” A community in shock as decent, kind, lovely man murders his entire family.
👇 #BrokenNews has the harrowing latest.
youtu.be/cHOi9Sfr-ug?...
👇 #BrokenNews has the harrowing latest.
youtu.be/cHOi9Sfr-ug?...
#BrokenNews: "Nice Man" Arrested for Killing Family
YouTube video by Larry & Paul
youtu.be
December 9, 2024 at 8:46 AM
🚨 TRAGEDY: “He’s never done anything like this before.” A community in shock as decent, kind, lovely man murders his entire family.
👇 #BrokenNews has the harrowing latest.
youtu.be/cHOi9Sfr-ug?...
👇 #BrokenNews has the harrowing latest.
youtu.be/cHOi9Sfr-ug?...
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Way too many people read “I don’t think we should murder thousands of people” as “I think we should murder one guy.”
Not my fault if you’re murder-brained.
Not my fault if you’re murder-brained.
December 6, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Way too many people read “I don’t think we should murder thousands of people” as “I think we should murder one guy.”
Not my fault if you’re murder-brained.
Not my fault if you’re murder-brained.
I was suddenly worried that I wasn't left wing enough so I've just stocked my fridge up with Oat milk, can't let Farage rhymes with Garage think I'm sliding to the right!
December 5, 2024 at 11:13 AM
I was suddenly worried that I wasn't left wing enough so I've just stocked my fridge up with Oat milk, can't let Farage rhymes with Garage think I'm sliding to the right!