@pugliaprincess.bsky.social
Londoner living in Puglia & enjoying a new Italian life but not yet unplugged from UK politics & current affairs. Hate Brexit, the Tories & now Reform but very enthused by ‘Zackitivism’ & the Greens! It’s a long story but had to start Bluesky again.
I don’t think this Starmer attack strategy against Wes Streeting is working today. I am not pro Streeting but he is playing a blinder in batting this leadership speculation into touch while clearly demonstrating the comfortable, confident & authentic communication skills that Starmer lacks
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I don’t think this Starmer attack strategy against Wes Streeting is working today. I am not pro Streeting but he is playing a blinder in batting this leadership speculation into touch while clearly demonstrating the comfortable, confident & authentic communication skills that Starmer lacks
So true @garylineker.bsky.social
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So true @garylineker.bsky.social
And this …..
‘Thanks so much for joining us on what I know is a very busy day for you. Tell me, what is your vision for the BBC as the corporation’s new director-general?’
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
And this …..
Love this on another depressing news day
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Love this on another depressing news day
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Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
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It’s ironic but predictable that the BBC duo -who tried so hard to please the right wing papers-are removed by the right wing papers.
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It’s ironic but predictable that the BBC duo -who tried so hard to please the right wing papers-are removed by the right wing papers.
Remembrance Sunday. The procession of former Prime Ministers is going to look pretty ridiculous again this year due to Tory Party Leader musical chairs if recent years
November 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Remembrance Sunday. The procession of former Prime Ministers is going to look pretty ridiculous again this year due to Tory Party Leader musical chairs if recent years
Have just watched the #CelebrityTraitors Final. The whole series was brilliant and an absolute tonic for these dark news days. Great ending too
November 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Have just watched the #CelebrityTraitors Final. The whole series was brilliant and an absolute tonic for these dark news days. Great ending too
Disappointed that our Prime Minister did not congratulate Zohran Mamdani on his NY Mayoral election win, unless I missed this?
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Disappointed that our Prime Minister did not congratulate Zohran Mamdani on his NY Mayoral election win, unless I missed this?
A very uplifting human story …
Portland café owner Josh White heard families in his community were about to lose their SNAP food benefits so he started offering free breakfasts. People from all over the world began donating to keep the meals going which turned into a $300,000 wave of global generosity. via @chaliestop10 #kindness
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A very uplifting human story …
Ex-British soldier Robert James-Purkiss has been arrested in connection with the killing of Agnes Manjiru a young Kenyan woman. Her body was found in a septic tank in 2012 & her family have fought hard for justice for Agnes. A Kenyan court is seeking his extradition #JusticeforAgnes
November 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ex-British soldier Robert James-Purkiss has been arrested in connection with the killing of Agnes Manjiru a young Kenyan woman. Her body was found in a septic tank in 2012 & her family have fought hard for justice for Agnes. A Kenyan court is seeking his extradition #JusticeforAgnes
This seems to be a pretty fair summary of the man ….
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This seems to be a pretty fair summary of the man ….
As the wonderful Billy Joel said back in the day, ‘I am in a New York state of mind’ today. It was so uplifting & inspiring to hear that Zohran Mamdani had done it this morning. What an achievement in Trumpland
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
As the wonderful Billy Joel said back in the day, ‘I am in a New York state of mind’ today. It was so uplifting & inspiring to hear that Zohran Mamdani had done it this morning. What an achievement in Trumpland
This is an amazing piece of news today …….
Some commentators losing their minds that the perpetrator is named Anthony Williams and the hero named Samir Zitouni.
Bloody foreigners coming over here saving people’s lives.
Bloody foreigners coming over here saving people’s lives.
A total and utter hero
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
This is an amazing piece of news today …….
So the media is not ripping into Farage and his acolytes today for their complete u-turn on the promised £90 billion tax cuts when they win the next election. What a surprise
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
So the media is not ripping into Farage and his acolytes today for their complete u-turn on the promised £90 billion tax cuts when they win the next election. What a surprise
Lots of chat about train safety following the train stabbings this weekend & the need for more security & policing on trains. No discussion on the decimation of mental health & social services under Tory rule & the desperate need to address this to surely stop these tragic but preventable events
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Lots of chat about train safety following the train stabbings this weekend & the need for more security & policing on trains. No discussion on the decimation of mental health & social services under Tory rule & the desperate need to address this to surely stop these tragic but preventable events
A brilliant and eloquent response to another dumb question from a journo in Trump’s America
#TrumpTrainWreck
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A brilliant and eloquent response to another dumb question from a journo in Trump’s America
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Will the RW media remember the driver and conductor of the Huntingdon attack, and how many lives they saved, the next time train companies try to eliminate staff and they strike, citing passenger safety?
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Will the RW media remember the driver and conductor of the Huntingdon attack, and how many lives they saved, the next time train companies try to eliminate staff and they strike, citing passenger safety?
What a lovely idea …..
There are supermarkets in the Netherlands that created slow checkouts and special "chat corners" so customers who are lonely can connect with people. #Kindness #GoodWorks
November 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
What a lovely idea …..
Very succinctly put ….. #notmyking
Tony Benn on the monarchy
" … “I don't think people realise how the establishment became established. They simply stole land & property from the poor, surrounded themselves with weak minded sycophants for protection, gave themselves titles & have been wielding power ever since!”
#downwiththecrown
" … “I don't think people realise how the establishment became established. They simply stole land & property from the poor, surrounded themselves with weak minded sycophants for protection, gave themselves titles & have been wielding power ever since!”
#downwiththecrown
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Very succinctly put ….. #notmyking
Have lived in Italy 🇮🇹 for 3 years now and am sad to report that the creepy commerciality of the nightmare that is Halloween 🎃 has increased every year here and there is no escape. My neighbour’s children will be doing trick or treat this evening I have been informed
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Have lived in Italy 🇮🇹 for 3 years now and am sad to report that the creepy commerciality of the nightmare that is Halloween 🎃 has increased every year here and there is no escape. My neighbour’s children will be doing trick or treat this evening I have been informed
What’s happening with Fergie? Will she still be living with Andrew Mountbatten?
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
What’s happening with Fergie? Will she still be living with Andrew Mountbatten?
Indeed 😂
How is Britain supposed to survive now with only Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Prince Harry, Prince Archie, Prince Edward, Prince James, Prince Richard, Prince Edward (Duke of Kent) and Prince Michael of Kent? That's only ten princes!
October 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Indeed 😂
I’ve just realised that I am feeling a little jealous of New Yorkers getting to vote for Zohran Mamdani
October 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I’ve just realised that I am feeling a little jealous of New Yorkers getting to vote for Zohran Mamdani
Breaking news: Prince Andrew to be stripped of his ‘Prince’ title & ship out of the posh Lodge. The press pack can now leave Rachel Reeves alone & focus on a proper bad guy who has a pretty long rap sheet
October 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Breaking news: Prince Andrew to be stripped of his ‘Prince’ title & ship out of the posh Lodge. The press pack can now leave Rachel Reeves alone & focus on a proper bad guy who has a pretty long rap sheet