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Carolyn Ramsbotham
@pasturesnew.bsky.social
Previously PastureB&B! Values - Integrity, kindness, truthfulness, support for each other. Pro EU. Brexit is a disaster. Campaigning Granny on Brexit, Climate Change, Covid, Gaza, NHS, Sewage 'in all forms'.
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David Lammy, "Leaving the EU has badly damaged our economy"

"Untruths were peddled by Brexiters"

"We should work to be closer to EU"

Labour should have said this 16 months ago when they came into office. Better late than never
December 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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"Widespread job losses, with declines in employment among manufacturers, construction companies and professional services firms. Losses were concentrated among small businesses..."

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/b...
Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, the Latest Sign of a Slowdown
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Zack Polanski Is Coming For Starmer AND Farage | Ash Sarkar Meets Zack Polanski

youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
Zack Polanski Is Coming for Starmer AND Farage | Ash Sarkar Meets Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Novara Media
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December 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Thanks @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social

We're growing a team - keeping up the huge momentum and ready to do so much more in the May elections!

join.greenparty.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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"In the ashes of war... Europe pulled together to create collaborative bodies designed to prevent a repeat of the horrors of Nazi Germany.

One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
Remembrance: 75 years of the ECHR
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) celebrates its 75th birthday this month – like all elders, it has a lifetime of wisdom to share
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Landfills are major source of #PFAS pollution in the UK & EU

@watershed-i.bsky.social mapping project shows thousands of landfills in flood prone areas, risking toxic waste entering our environment

PFAS can leach from landfills contaminating soils & groundwater
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies
Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release toxic waste from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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A public inquiry on the management of Brexit would set the record straight, and maybe the BBC could run an impartial series for the 10th anniversary of the vote, making it easier for the government to show the courage and leadership to take us back into the EU.
brexitcarnage.org/2025/11/29/a...
A public inquiry on Brexit might make it easier for us to rejoin EU | The Guardian - Brexit Carnage
Read More  Let’s set the record straight on the cause of our economic woes and inability to control immigration, writes…
brexitcarnage.org
November 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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The Telegraph denounces Brexit as ‘unmitigated economic disaster’

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/the...
Told you so! The Telegraph denounces Brexit as 'unmitigated economic disaster'
We've now got The Telegraph joining the Brexit resistance, after the formerly pro-leave paper ripped into its 'near-disastrous' consequences.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Yes, and it only takes seconds👇
November 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say

Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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In 24 hours this has now raised £150,000.

Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated.

Let's make small donations normal again!

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here.

Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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"Less than six months after taking control of Kent County Council, Reform UK’s councillors have been engulfed in toxic infighting"
#Kentandsurreybylines
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk/politics/can...
Inside Reform UK’s Kent meltdown: expulsions, leaks, and internal chaos
Less than six months after taking control of Kent County Council, Reform UK’s councillors have been engulfed in toxic infighting
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Since the Nathan Gill conviction, a lot of people seem to be waking up to Putin's meddling in British politics

Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social

A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond

@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
A Beginners Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 29/11/2025 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Hope is here.

Be part of it. Join the Green Party today.

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Hope is here.

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November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Just to understand the concept of a trillion.

1 million minutes ago it was October 21, 2023.

A billion minutes ago it was
114 CE.

A trillion minutes ago it was
1,900,114 BCE
November 28, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Around 26,000 of the neediest people in County Durham will have to start paying council tax next year as the county council scraps 100% rebates for people of working age.

About 2,400 others who already pay some council tax will lose part of their rebate.
Council tax shock for thousands of Durham’s poorest – thanks to Reform UK
Durham will scrap full council-tax rebates, forcing 26,000 low-income working-age residents to start paying for the first time
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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🚨 BREAKING: The 28 oil & gas exploration licences we legally challenged have just been ruled lawful by the High Court. This means exploration can go ahead, despite 3/4 of the licences sitting inside marine PROTECTED areas - wildlife havens home to porpoises, puffins & seals 🐬
🧵🔽
November 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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If we rejoined the EU, or even just the Single Market, none of this would be necessary.

#WeCantAffordBrexit

"Rachel Reeves' income tax freeze, which has pushed an estimated 780,000 people into a bracket where they will pay the basic rate of tax for the first time."
‘Labour is trying to pretend it’s all fine – everyone can see what this budget is doing’ | The News Agents
Labour MPs have acted with “tetchiness” as they defend Rachel Reeves' budget, facing questions over whether it has raised taxes for working people. Has the government regressed to where the party was ...
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Global regulations are having air quality benefits in ports and open oceans. @ncas-uk.bsky.social scientists used aircraft and ground measurements, with STEAM3 model predictions, to assess sulfur emissions from ships.

ncas.ac.uk/major-drop-i...
Major drop in ship sulfur emissions following global regulation - NCAS
Researchers confirm that sulfur emissions from ships have significantly reduced due to global regulations.
ncas.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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We have already hit our £100k target in just a few hours 🤯

This is what hope looks like 💚

We're not stopping there. Help us beat Reform in May ⤵️

crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here.

Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Hope is here, and this morning we've proved it.

In just 5 hours, our Crowdfunder has already hit our £100,000 target

But we're not done. We're doubling our target.

Let's take the fight to Reform this May.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here: help us deliver it
Hope is here. In just 5 hours, our Crowdfunder hit our £100,000 target. We're doubling our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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I absolutely love this!!! #HopeIsHere
Hope is here.

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November 28, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Absolute genius 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hope is here.

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November 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Brilliant by
@zackpolanski.bsky.social

The guys got gears!

Donate and Join.greenparty.org.uk

#HopeIsHere
Hope is here.

Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM