Alice Lastname
@pyramidorchid1.bsky.social
I have had my world as in my time.
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I'm sharing this here, as I have on Facebook and Instagram, but there's no account on here to share from, and I just think this is wonderful.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I'm sharing this here, as I have on Facebook and Instagram, but there's no account on here to share from, and I just think this is wonderful.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
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YouGov snap poll found rejoining Erasmus UK-EU study exchange scheme is 65-12
Labour 81-4 (+77)
LibDem 85-4 (+81)
Cons 57-21 (+36)
Reform 40-33 (+7)
By 2026, specific "closer cooperation" proposals generate a positive "wedge" effect for Labour: unite centre-left, split elites from voters on right
Labour 81-4 (+77)
LibDem 85-4 (+81)
Cons 57-21 (+36)
Reform 40-33 (+7)
By 2026, specific "closer cooperation" proposals generate a positive "wedge" effect for Labour: unite centre-left, split elites from voters on right
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
YouGov snap poll found rejoining Erasmus UK-EU study exchange scheme is 65-12
Labour 81-4 (+77)
LibDem 85-4 (+81)
Cons 57-21 (+36)
Reform 40-33 (+7)
By 2026, specific "closer cooperation" proposals generate a positive "wedge" effect for Labour: unite centre-left, split elites from voters on right
Labour 81-4 (+77)
LibDem 85-4 (+81)
Cons 57-21 (+36)
Reform 40-33 (+7)
By 2026, specific "closer cooperation" proposals generate a positive "wedge" effect for Labour: unite centre-left, split elites from voters on right
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Hand-sewn patchwork quilt, believed to have been worked on by the Brontë sisters #womensart
December 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hand-sewn patchwork quilt, believed to have been worked on by the Brontë sisters #womensart
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Keir Starmer gives Reform some 'festive advice'
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Keir Starmer gives Reform some 'festive advice'
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
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I found Jonathan Freedland's contribution to Newsnight after another incredibly grim week strikingly clear, calm and constructive
“If people go to a carol service, they’re not thinking ‘is this a life and death risk?’ We shouldn't be in that position.”
Following the attack on Bondi beach, Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland speaks to #Newsnight about its impact on the Jewish community in Britain.
Following the attack on Bondi beach, Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland speaks to #Newsnight about its impact on the Jewish community in Britain.
December 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I found Jonathan Freedland's contribution to Newsnight after another incredibly grim week strikingly clear, calm and constructive
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How Nigel Farage is walking straight into the Government's trap on its inquiry into foreign financial interference
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry
As Reform opens the door to crypto donations, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign financial interference in our politics, reports Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
How Nigel Farage is walking straight into the Government's trap on its inquiry into foreign financial interference
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
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🎓 A reminder of the fantastic news that many will be waking up to this morning...
🥳 A win for our young people, our universities, and our economy.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg4ng7ee9vwo
🥳 A win for our young people, our universities, and our economy.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg4ng7ee9vwo
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands
The UK ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🎓 A reminder of the fantastic news that many will be waking up to this morning...
🥳 A win for our young people, our universities, and our economy.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg4ng7ee9vwo
🥳 A win for our young people, our universities, and our economy.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg4ng7ee9vwo
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On Bondi Beach today: the belongings of people who ran away in the chaos of yesterday’s shooting, in case they come back to claim them
Including tiny shoes and toys of the kids
Including tiny shoes and toys of the kids
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
On Bondi Beach today: the belongings of people who ran away in the chaos of yesterday’s shooting, in case they come back to claim them
Including tiny shoes and toys of the kids
Including tiny shoes and toys of the kids
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Some thoughts on Bondi Beach, the sliding doors surreality of knowing my sister could have been there, and how it feels to be lighting candles tonight to celebrate our resilience
www.newstatesman.com/world/2025/1...
www.newstatesman.com/world/2025/1...
The Bondi Beach shooting was an attack on Jews
This Chanukah, I finally understand the meaning of resilience
www.newstatesman.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Some thoughts on Bondi Beach, the sliding doors surreality of knowing my sister could have been there, and how it feels to be lighting candles tonight to celebrate our resilience
www.newstatesman.com/world/2025/1...
www.newstatesman.com/world/2025/1...
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From Manchester to Sydney, we’re now seeing just where calls by the far left and Islamist extremists to “globalise the intifada” lead – to the murder of Jews on the streets of western cities, writes Labour MP @markjsewards.bsky.social
We’re now seeing where calls to 'globalise the intifada” lead
From Manchester to Sydney, we’re now seeing just where calls by the far left and Islamist extremists to “globalise the intifada” lead – to the murd...
www.politicshome.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
From Manchester to Sydney, we’re now seeing just where calls by the far left and Islamist extremists to “globalise the intifada” lead – to the murder of Jews on the streets of western cities, writes Labour MP @markjsewards.bsky.social
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The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit
The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit
There’s much more to do, but we should be encouraged by the progress we have made
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit
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Start the day with Jays, acorns and new woodland in the @theguardian.com country diary by Phil Gates.
#countrydiary #naturewriting
#countrydiary #naturewriting
Country diary: Twenty years ago this thriving woodland didn’t even exist | Phil Gates
Low Burnhall wood, Durham: The smell of decay, the screech of jays – nearly 100,000 trees planted in 2008 have really come of age
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Start the day with Jays, acorns and new woodland in the @theguardian.com country diary by Phil Gates.
#countrydiary #naturewriting
#countrydiary #naturewriting
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Isn’t it wonderful to think that you could bring someone from 2000 years ago to visit their home today - and while so much has changed, to topography - and the very reason for its location - are still the same!
Beneath the #Wiltshire Medieval hilltop town of Malmesbury lies a 9ha Iron Age hillfort
Here looking east:
Now (© Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard) and then (© Athelstan Museum)
A wee thread for #HillfortsWednesday 🧵👇
Here looking east:
Now (© Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard) and then (© Athelstan Museum)
A wee thread for #HillfortsWednesday 🧵👇
December 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Isn’t it wonderful to think that you could bring someone from 2000 years ago to visit their home today - and while so much has changed, to topography - and the very reason for its location - are still the same!
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India cash transfers for women: Paying for unpaid household work
India cash transfers for women: Paying for unpaid household work
Some 118 million women in 12 Indian states receive unconditional cash transfers, one of the world’s largest experiments.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM
India cash transfers for women: Paying for unpaid household work
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From the chilling time line:
“Thur 12 Mar 2020
At press conference Whitty says 80% of people could be infected, with up to 1% death rate ie: >500,000 deaths. Supports government decision to stop community testing. Unlike European countries, UK does not cancel sports events.”
“Thur 12 Mar 2020
At press conference Whitty says 80% of people could be infected, with up to 1% death rate ie: >500,000 deaths. Supports government decision to stop community testing. Unlike European countries, UK does not cancel sports events.”
November 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
From the chilling time line:
“Thur 12 Mar 2020
At press conference Whitty says 80% of people could be infected, with up to 1% death rate ie: >500,000 deaths. Supports government decision to stop community testing. Unlike European countries, UK does not cancel sports events.”
“Thur 12 Mar 2020
At press conference Whitty says 80% of people could be infected, with up to 1% death rate ie: >500,000 deaths. Supports government decision to stop community testing. Unlike European countries, UK does not cancel sports events.”
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A Red Kite swooping down on the Black mountain, Carmarthenshire.
November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A Red Kite swooping down on the Black mountain, Carmarthenshire.
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Here is the latest update on this Labour government's achievements (including the Autumn Budget 2025):
This government has Nationalised the railways and British Steel, allowed for locally owned buses, created GB Energy, the National Wealth Fund, and created the National Housing Bank.
This government has Nationalised the railways and British Steel, allowed for locally owned buses, created GB Energy, the National Wealth Fund, and created the National Housing Bank.
November 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Here is the latest update on this Labour government's achievements (including the Autumn Budget 2025):
This government has Nationalised the railways and British Steel, allowed for locally owned buses, created GB Energy, the National Wealth Fund, and created the National Housing Bank.
This government has Nationalised the railways and British Steel, allowed for locally owned buses, created GB Energy, the National Wealth Fund, and created the National Housing Bank.
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Cheering the two child limit ending isn’t patting Starmer’s Labour on the back or ignoring his record. It’s acknowledging 8 years of hard campaigning and ridding the country of a cruel, toxic policy. Half a million children won’t be hungry anymore. Celebrate today. Tomorrow, pick the next fight.
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Cheering the two child limit ending isn’t patting Starmer’s Labour on the back or ignoring his record. It’s acknowledging 8 years of hard campaigning and ridding the country of a cruel, toxic policy. Half a million children won’t be hungry anymore. Celebrate today. Tomorrow, pick the next fight.
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Pioneering Swiss avant-garde artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Composition with slopes and small transparent circle, 1916-18 #WomensArt
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Pioneering Swiss avant-garde artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Composition with slopes and small transparent circle, 1916-18 #WomensArt
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Born on this day #BOTD, Icelandic singer Bjork is 60 years old today.
Here with fellow artist PJ Harvey.
#WomenArtist
Here with fellow artist PJ Harvey.
#WomenArtist
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Born on this day #BOTD, Icelandic singer Bjork is 60 years old today.
Here with fellow artist PJ Harvey.
#WomenArtist
Here with fellow artist PJ Harvey.
#WomenArtist
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Given the current temperature in Glasgow, I figured it's worth posting this plaque I came across on Westbank Quadrant about the origins of Lord Kelvin's ground-breaking research into absolute zero while he was at Glasgow University.
Cont./
#glasgow #glasgowtoday #keepglasgowweird #lordkelvin
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#glasgow #glasgowtoday #keepglasgowweird #lordkelvin
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Given the current temperature in Glasgow, I figured it's worth posting this plaque I came across on Westbank Quadrant about the origins of Lord Kelvin's ground-breaking research into absolute zero while he was at Glasgow University.
Cont./
#glasgow #glasgowtoday #keepglasgowweird #lordkelvin
Cont./
#glasgow #glasgowtoday #keepglasgowweird #lordkelvin
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Boris Johnson
What he said: 20,000 more police
What he did: 23,000 fewer people
What he said: 20,000 more police
What he did: 23,000 fewer people
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Boris Johnson
What he said: 20,000 more police
What he did: 23,000 fewer people
What he said: 20,000 more police
What he did: 23,000 fewer people
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“The world is dumber, and we all know it,” Lane Brown writes. For our Cover Story, Brown writes about our recent cognitive diminishment — and proposes a counter-intuitive theory of what’s causing it. tinyurl.com/4648c9pj
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“The world is dumber, and we all know it,” Lane Brown writes. For our Cover Story, Brown writes about our recent cognitive diminishment — and proposes a counter-intuitive theory of what’s causing it. tinyurl.com/4648c9pj
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It is *really* important that people understand the completely different basis and scope of the two bodies of law.
If the HRA goes, the common law really is not riding to the rescue.
/ends
If the HRA goes, the common law really is not riding to the rescue.
/ends
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It is *really* important that people understand the completely different basis and scope of the two bodies of law.
If the HRA goes, the common law really is not riding to the rescue.
/ends
If the HRA goes, the common law really is not riding to the rescue.
/ends
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Sorry James, this is just not true. I ran comms at HMT and we *never* briefed out a specific measure weeks before a Budget. It’s a recipe for chaos. Most of these stories are educated guesswork or sometimes briefed by other departments trying to influence the Budget decision making process.
November 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Sorry James, this is just not true. I ran comms at HMT and we *never* briefed out a specific measure weeks before a Budget. It’s a recipe for chaos. Most of these stories are educated guesswork or sometimes briefed by other departments trying to influence the Budget decision making process.