DameV17
@mitsouko17.bsky.social
My daughter and son are my top priority. My personal views only here. Former school chair of governors; former lawyer ; current policy person. North west England. Woke ! Oh yes. Ally.
Reposted by DameV17
I know it is just the law and all that , but it still jars to see ‘Graham Linehan cleared of harassment’ when I think of just how much he has harassed (and spread lies about) friends of mine and never been shy of bothering me either .
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I know it is just the law and all that , but it still jars to see ‘Graham Linehan cleared of harassment’ when I think of just how much he has harassed (and spread lies about) friends of mine and never been shy of bothering me either .
Reposted by DameV17
this is one of the reasons not to do policy by poll or focus group
New net migration figures at 930am.
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023
56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down
2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same
November 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
this is one of the reasons not to do policy by poll or focus group
Reposted by DameV17
This is so true - 😂
November 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This is so true - 😂
Reposted by DameV17
Reposted by DameV17
Just an idea, but maybe those of us who are pleased that a Labour government has lifted to the 2-child limit could email their nearest Labour MP to tell them so? People are very quick to criticise (I include myself in this) when we think they've done something wrong, so positive feedback seems fair.
November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Just an idea, but maybe those of us who are pleased that a Labour government has lifted to the 2-child limit could email their nearest Labour MP to tell them so? People are very quick to criticise (I include myself in this) when we think they've done something wrong, so positive feedback seems fair.
Reposted by DameV17
Oooft, like a glancing rapier to the temple.
"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Oooft, like a glancing rapier to the temple.
Reposted by DameV17
Bar book-related plugs and FLA episodes, won’t be on here much for a while. Genuinely quite scared about the future and the lack of paid work. If you know of any book editorial work coming up, do email me (email in bio). PS I do have to work from home at the moment. Thanks c
November 26, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Bar book-related plugs and FLA episodes, won’t be on here much for a while. Genuinely quite scared about the future and the lack of paid work. If you know of any book editorial work coming up, do email me (email in bio). PS I do have to work from home at the moment. Thanks c
Reposted by DameV17
One in seven English bathing spots rated as polluted in latest testing
One in seven English bathing spots rated as polluted in latest testing
Scarborough and Bognor Regis among places where water is so polluted it is not recommended for swimming
One in seven (13%) of England’s bathing waters are rated as polluted, and one in 14 so polluted they are not recommended for swimming.
Famous beaches including Bognor Regis, Scarborough’s South Bay and Littlehaven Beach in South Shields were all rated “poor” in the latest classifications from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), which means they are not recommended for swimming. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
One in seven English bathing spots rated as polluted in latest testing
Reposted by DameV17
Media full of griping public full of how an increase of tax over £2million House is so unfair.
So no tax on big houses, no tax on private Ed,no end to WFA, no end to triple lock, no taxing big business,no proportionate income tax rise.
But fix child poverty, NHS, education, water, rail, energy......
So no tax on big houses, no tax on private Ed,no end to WFA, no end to triple lock, no taxing big business,no proportionate income tax rise.
But fix child poverty, NHS, education, water, rail, energy......
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Media full of griping public full of how an increase of tax over £2million House is so unfair.
So no tax on big houses, no tax on private Ed,no end to WFA, no end to triple lock, no taxing big business,no proportionate income tax rise.
But fix child poverty, NHS, education, water, rail, energy......
So no tax on big houses, no tax on private Ed,no end to WFA, no end to triple lock, no taxing big business,no proportionate income tax rise.
But fix child poverty, NHS, education, water, rail, energy......
Reposted by DameV17
This is good from the European powers, and it seems the united front has dented Trump's initial push to try and force Ukraine to basically sign off on a "Russia wins" conclusion to the war
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
European countries propose radically different Ukraine peace plan to US
Europe’s counter-proposal comes as the US promises an ‘updated and refined peace framework’ after discussions with Ukraine
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
This is good from the European powers, and it seems the united front has dented Trump's initial push to try and force Ukraine to basically sign off on a "Russia wins" conclusion to the war
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Reposted by DameV17
It's never too late to quit X, the right thing to do is always the right thing to do.
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
It's never too late to quit X, the right thing to do is always the right thing to do.
Reposted by DameV17
Herd impunity is right.
The faux handwringing now from certain politicians & pundits now - as though, somehow, anyone who wanted to prevent catastrophic loss of life through lockdown didn't care about the enormity of closing schools & businesses.
Every decision was freighted with difficulty...
The faux handwringing now from certain politicians & pundits now - as though, somehow, anyone who wanted to prevent catastrophic loss of life through lockdown didn't care about the enormity of closing schools & businesses.
Every decision was freighted with difficulty...
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Herd impunity is right.
The faux handwringing now from certain politicians & pundits now - as though, somehow, anyone who wanted to prevent catastrophic loss of life through lockdown didn't care about the enormity of closing schools & businesses.
Every decision was freighted with difficulty...
The faux handwringing now from certain politicians & pundits now - as though, somehow, anyone who wanted to prevent catastrophic loss of life through lockdown didn't care about the enormity of closing schools & businesses.
Every decision was freighted with difficulty...
Reposted by DameV17
But the obvious lesson to learn is this.
When weighing how to act - & even if your group of Downing Street decision-makers is predominantly middle class white men - consider EVERYONE. Including the vulnerable. The voiceless. The overlooked. The people who don't look or sound like you.
When weighing how to act - & even if your group of Downing Street decision-makers is predominantly middle class white men - consider EVERYONE. Including the vulnerable. The voiceless. The overlooked. The people who don't look or sound like you.
November 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
But the obvious lesson to learn is this.
When weighing how to act - & even if your group of Downing Street decision-makers is predominantly middle class white men - consider EVERYONE. Including the vulnerable. The voiceless. The overlooked. The people who don't look or sound like you.
When weighing how to act - & even if your group of Downing Street decision-makers is predominantly middle class white men - consider EVERYONE. Including the vulnerable. The voiceless. The overlooked. The people who don't look or sound like you.
Reposted by DameV17
Children. Teens. Pregnant women. Victims of domestic violence. Anyone from an ethic minority. Care home residents. People with disabilities. The list of overlooked vulnerable groups goes on & on.
The lesson is to build processes that include them next time.
Not to airbrush away 250,000 Covid dead.
The lesson is to build processes that include them next time.
Not to airbrush away 250,000 Covid dead.
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Children. Teens. Pregnant women. Victims of domestic violence. Anyone from an ethic minority. Care home residents. People with disabilities. The list of overlooked vulnerable groups goes on & on.
The lesson is to build processes that include them next time.
Not to airbrush away 250,000 Covid dead.
The lesson is to build processes that include them next time.
Not to airbrush away 250,000 Covid dead.
Reposted by DameV17
Received my small order a couple of days ago. All even better than it looks on the website. Support our small businesses - they do great work and we’re lucky to have them.
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Received my small order a couple of days ago. All even better than it looks on the website. Support our small businesses - they do great work and we’re lucky to have them.
Reposted by DameV17
Earlier this week I shared a picture of Preston Bus Station by @eurostarjustin.bsky.social
so it is only right that I mention that @gailmyerscough.co.uk has made some great artwork of Preston Bus Station.
so it is only right that I mention that @gailmyerscough.co.uk has made some great artwork of Preston Bus Station.
It's been a bit quiet lately when it should be picking up for Christmas.
If you're shopping for gifts, have a look at what I do.
Everything I make is designed here in Manchester and manufactured in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
If you're shopping for gifts, have a look at what I do.
Everything I make is designed here in Manchester and manufactured in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Earlier this week I shared a picture of Preston Bus Station by @eurostarjustin.bsky.social
so it is only right that I mention that @gailmyerscough.co.uk has made some great artwork of Preston Bus Station.
so it is only right that I mention that @gailmyerscough.co.uk has made some great artwork of Preston Bus Station.
I have numerous Duralex glasses 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
November 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I have numerous Duralex glasses 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Reposted by DameV17
One of the worst atrocities and one of the least discussed.
Today is Holodomor remembrance day, one of the worst human rights atrocities of the 20th century.
If you are wanting to know more, this episode of @originstorypodcast.bsky.social is excellent, featuring justifiable moral outrage from @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
If you are wanting to know more, this episode of @originstorypodcast.bsky.social is excellent, featuring justifiable moral outrage from @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Welcome back to Origin Story: The Story of Socialism as we resume the story of Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin in part three @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social discuss Terror 👉 linktr.ee/originstoryp...
#originstory #lenin #trotsky #stalin
#originstory #lenin #trotsky #stalin
November 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
One of the worst atrocities and one of the least discussed.
Reposted by DameV17
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reposted by DameV17
THIS! ⬇️
Buying #Christmas cards or presents?
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
THIS! ⬇️
Reposted by DameV17
Richard Tice, March 2025:
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Richard Tice, March 2025:
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
Reposted by DameV17
Looking for unique #Christmas gifts?
You might like my prints, homewares, cards and T-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-gi...
You might like my prints, homewares, cards and T-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-gi...
Christmas Gift Guide | Gail Myerscough
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift?
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Looking for unique #Christmas gifts?
You might like my prints, homewares, cards and T-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-gi...
You might like my prints, homewares, cards and T-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-gi...
Reposted by DameV17
Oh good Lord
Mum met once Dr Carroll & tried the home monitor watch.
I’m appalled by what’s going on at Derriford Hospital ( University Hospitals Plymouth) especially in Neurology
Did you know, Rory, that all the MS consultants have left?
@rorycj.bsky.social
Mum met once Dr Carroll & tried the home monitor watch.
I’m appalled by what’s going on at Derriford Hospital ( University Hospitals Plymouth) especially in Neurology
Did you know, Rory, that all the MS consultants have left?
@rorycj.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/rorycell... An NHS Trust made a decision to close an innovative service for people with Parkinson’s in July but waited until November to tell patients. “A complete failure of communications coupled with discourtesy” says one patient
Patients left in the dark after Home Based Care closure
Innovative Parkinson's scheme closed - patients told months later
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Oh good Lord
Mum met once Dr Carroll & tried the home monitor watch.
I’m appalled by what’s going on at Derriford Hospital ( University Hospitals Plymouth) especially in Neurology
Did you know, Rory, that all the MS consultants have left?
@rorycj.bsky.social
Mum met once Dr Carroll & tried the home monitor watch.
I’m appalled by what’s going on at Derriford Hospital ( University Hospitals Plymouth) especially in Neurology
Did you know, Rory, that all the MS consultants have left?
@rorycj.bsky.social