Natasha Finlayson
@natfin.bsky.social
History/theatre/film/travel/whippets/wokery. Charity chief exec by day.
A few more Lisbon shots
May 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A few more Lisbon shots
Just back from four fantastic days in Lisbon. Mostly in Alfama, the atmospheric old Moorish quarter of steep winding narrow alleyways and Fado bars 😍
May 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Just back from four fantastic days in Lisbon. Mostly in Alfama, the atmospheric old Moorish quarter of steep winding narrow alleyways and Fado bars 😍
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how your e-mail finds me:
May 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
how your e-mail finds me:
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It's important to know the warning signs.
People Who Escaped Authoritarian Governments Share How They Knew It Was Time To Go
Know the warning signs.
www.comicsands.com
May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's important to know the warning signs.
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Here’s a fundamental part of Labour’s problem. It’s not ‘coming’. It’s here. And it’s been here for 10+ years.
May 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Here’s a fundamental part of Labour’s problem. It’s not ‘coming’. It’s here. And it’s been here for 10+ years.
A Complete Unknown: wonderful period evocation, breathtaking performances. Norton captures Pete Seeger’s distinctive cadence (spoken and sung) uncannily, and if you shut your eyes Chalamet could be Dylan. Seeger’s drivers and motivation come across but Dylan far less so. Still more myth than man.
January 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A Complete Unknown: wonderful period evocation, breathtaking performances. Norton captures Pete Seeger’s distinctive cadence (spoken and sung) uncannily, and if you shut your eyes Chalamet could be Dylan. Seeger’s drivers and motivation come across but Dylan far less so. Still more myth than man.
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live your life in such a way that the entire world doesn't burst out laughing when your rocket blows up
January 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
live your life in such a way that the entire world doesn't burst out laughing when your rocket blows up
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I think it demands attention/action so I’m in favour of the national enquiry. But the fact is, the government has fed the troll & shown weakness to people who believe only on strength. So the question is what will the rulers of the US state & economy force the UK state to do next? And after that?
January 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I think it demands attention/action so I’m in favour of the national enquiry. But the fact is, the government has fed the troll & shown weakness to people who believe only on strength. So the question is what will the rulers of the US state & economy force the UK state to do next? And after that?
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Hollywood is on fire , yet still deniers clutch at straws to blame this on anything other than the real problem– climate breakdown . I’m petitioning for a ban on fossil fuel ads to take the fight to the companies who continue to exploit our fragile planet petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
January 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hollywood is on fire , yet still deniers clutch at straws to blame this on anything other than the real problem– climate breakdown . I’m petitioning for a ban on fossil fuel ads to take the fight to the companies who continue to exploit our fragile planet petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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The most 21st century Shakespeare play is Othello, a story about a middle manager whose response to a black man getting promoted ahead of him is to burn literally everyone and everything around him to the ground.
January 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The most 21st century Shakespeare play is Othello, a story about a middle manager whose response to a black man getting promoted ahead of him is to burn literally everyone and everything around him to the ground.
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My letter in today's Guardian. Just asking, like. But I think we know the answer.
January 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
My letter in today's Guardian. Just asking, like. But I think we know the answer.
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'Grooming gangs'? There's one convicted child abuser in my records whose network involved Eton College staff and the Surrey Young Conservatives. First two episodes of our new series now available - more next Weds. @mrjamesob.bsky.social
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BBC Sounds - In Dark Corners - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of In Dark Corners on BBC Sounds.
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January 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
'Grooming gangs'? There's one convicted child abuser in my records whose network involved Eton College staff and the Surrey Young Conservatives. First two episodes of our new series now available - more next Weds. @mrjamesob.bsky.social
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ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
www.noaa.gov
January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Really hope Lord Timpson intervenes urgently to prevent this 77 year-old woman being recalled to prison simply because her wrists are too thin for an electronic tag.
Just Stop Oil activist facing jail recall as wrists too small for electronic tag
Just Stop Oil activist facing jail recall as wrists too small for electronic tag
Gaie Delap was sent to prison in August for her part in disruptive protests on M25 in November
A 77-year-old activist is facing recall to prison because her wrists are too small for an electronic tag.
Gaie Delap, from Bristol, was sent to prison in…
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December 7, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Really hope Lord Timpson intervenes urgently to prevent this 77 year-old woman being recalled to prison simply because her wrists are too thin for an electronic tag.
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Ah, the faces of cowardice.
December 5, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Ah, the faces of cowardice.
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Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense comes with a big red flag…from his momma!
November 30, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense comes with a big red flag…from his momma!
Just seen Wicked (as good as everyone says). The cinema holds its collective breath as the words ‘something has changed within me’ start the stupendous, anthemic Defying Gravity near the end of the film. Husband leans over and stage whispers ‘FINALLY!’ very audibly. I may have to get divorced.
November 29, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Just seen Wicked (as good as everyone says). The cinema holds its collective breath as the words ‘something has changed within me’ start the stupendous, anthemic Defying Gravity near the end of the film. Husband leans over and stage whispers ‘FINALLY!’ very audibly. I may have to get divorced.
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🎉 WE REACHED 10,000!
Now let’s keep pushing! 🦡
END THE CULL.
✍️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Now let’s keep pushing! 🦡
END THE CULL.
✍️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
November 29, 2024 at 1:24 PM
🎉 WE REACHED 10,000!
Now let’s keep pushing! 🦡
END THE CULL.
✍️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Now let’s keep pushing! 🦡
END THE CULL.
✍️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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As transport sec Louise Haigh
-resolved the industrial dispute on the railways
-was proceeding with rail public ownership
-spoke clearly on P&O
-gave priority to buses & opposed removal of the £2 cap
For her approach she attracted hostility from the right. It’s a backward development to lose her
-resolved the industrial dispute on the railways
-was proceeding with rail public ownership
-spoke clearly on P&O
-gave priority to buses & opposed removal of the £2 cap
For her approach she attracted hostility from the right. It’s a backward development to lose her
November 29, 2024 at 7:30 AM
As transport sec Louise Haigh
-resolved the industrial dispute on the railways
-was proceeding with rail public ownership
-spoke clearly on P&O
-gave priority to buses & opposed removal of the £2 cap
For her approach she attracted hostility from the right. It’s a backward development to lose her
-resolved the industrial dispute on the railways
-was proceeding with rail public ownership
-spoke clearly on P&O
-gave priority to buses & opposed removal of the £2 cap
For her approach she attracted hostility from the right. It’s a backward development to lose her
Smoked negroni. Alcohol and alchemy ❤️
November 29, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Smoked negroni. Alcohol and alchemy ❤️
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Musk, alongside the American MAGA trolls, have already begun campaigning in many countries, and will continue if not stopped
WTAF
That’s not trolling the UK govt anymore - that’s straight up campaigning for a political party in a foreign country.
It’s serious.
That’s not trolling the UK govt anymore - that’s straight up campaigning for a political party in a foreign country.
It’s serious.
November 29, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Musk, alongside the American MAGA trolls, have already begun campaigning in many countries, and will continue if not stopped
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An inspirational tale for aspiring journalists.
Remember, if you're a sibling of the former Prime Minister, and close personal friends with the current editor of your favourite magazine, and his ex-wife, you too can achieve your childhood dream of becoming its columnist
Remember, if you're a sibling of the former Prime Minister, and close personal friends with the current editor of your favourite magazine, and his ex-wife, you too can achieve your childhood dream of becoming its columnist
November 28, 2024 at 2:36 PM
An inspirational tale for aspiring journalists.
Remember, if you're a sibling of the former Prime Minister, and close personal friends with the current editor of your favourite magazine, and his ex-wife, you too can achieve your childhood dream of becoming its columnist
Remember, if you're a sibling of the former Prime Minister, and close personal friends with the current editor of your favourite magazine, and his ex-wife, you too can achieve your childhood dream of becoming its columnist
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Thank you to @terryjermymp.bsky.social for speaking out against plans for this mega farm.
Norfolk already has the third highest number of confined farmed animals in the UK, with 122 mega farms - we shouldn't even be considering plans to build more.
Norfolk already has the third highest number of confined farmed animals in the UK, with 122 mega farms - we shouldn't even be considering plans to build more.
Norfolk 'megafarm' will harm the environment, says MP
South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy says the scheme at Methwold will
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November 28, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Thank you to @terryjermymp.bsky.social for speaking out against plans for this mega farm.
Norfolk already has the third highest number of confined farmed animals in the UK, with 122 mega farms - we shouldn't even be considering plans to build more.
Norfolk already has the third highest number of confined farmed animals in the UK, with 122 mega farms - we shouldn't even be considering plans to build more.