Ruth
@rmh88.bsky.social
Here for politics & football - both red :-)
Manchester United season ticket holder - & yes I do live in Manchester 😆
Manchester United season ticket holder - & yes I do live in Manchester 😆
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A song we adapted from "Iris" (Goo Goo Dolls) about seeing and acknowledging what's happening now, in Gaza.
youtu.be/7OGcRQtorAM
youtu.be/7OGcRQtorAM
"Gaza" - adaptation by the Marsh Family of "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls, on the occupation of Gaza
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
May 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A song we adapted from "Iris" (Goo Goo Dolls) about seeing and acknowledging what's happening now, in Gaza.
youtu.be/7OGcRQtorAM
youtu.be/7OGcRQtorAM
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UK child poverty taskforce set to recommend return of Sure Start scheme
UK child poverty taskforce set to recommend return of Sure Start scheme
Government source says there are doubts over cost of reinstating early years service brought in by previous Labour administration
The government-backed child poverty taskforce is likely to recommend the return of early years service Sure Start, the Guardian understands, though there are doubts in government about whether it could be funded.
Senior ministers including Rachel Reeves, Liz Kendall and Bridget Phillipson have praised the service in the past, citing it as one of the crowning achievements of the last Labour government. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
UK child poverty taskforce set to recommend return of Sure Start scheme
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"One of the single worst examples of journalism I've ever seen in a British newspaper."
@mrjamesob.bsky.social can't believe what he's reading.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social can't believe what he's reading.
May 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"One of the single worst examples of journalism I've ever seen in a British newspaper."
@mrjamesob.bsky.social can't believe what he's reading.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social can't believe what he's reading.
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Keir Starmer says Kemi Badenoch & Nigel Farage talking down the India trade deal and accusing the government of "two tier taxation" is "incoherent nonsense".
"It's in the agreements that we've already got with 50 other countries". #PMQs
"It's in the agreements that we've already got with 50 other countries". #PMQs
May 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Keir Starmer says Kemi Badenoch & Nigel Farage talking down the India trade deal and accusing the government of "two tier taxation" is "incoherent nonsense".
"It's in the agreements that we've already got with 50 other countries". #PMQs
"It's in the agreements that we've already got with 50 other countries". #PMQs
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Very important information to counter the disinformation already being put out there by the likes of the Mail.
May 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Very important information to counter the disinformation already being put out there by the likes of the Mail.
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Here are a few colourful thoughts on AI in music (& other areas) - a crack at updating the Buggles’ magnificent “Video Killed the Radio Star”
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
"New AI's Filling Us with Alarm" - Marsh Family version of The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star"
YouTube video by Marsh Family
https://youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
February 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Here are a few colourful thoughts on AI in music (& other areas) - a crack at updating the Buggles’ magnificent “Video Killed the Radio Star”
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
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Morning everyone. Wow. @jocaulfield.bsky.social speaks for us! Every. Word.
#BackToSquareOneWithLabour
www.threads.net/@jo.caulfiel...
#BackToSquareOneWithLabour
www.threads.net/@jo.caulfiel...
Jo Caulfield (@jo.caulfield.1) on Threads
Caught 5 minutes of @jeremyvineon5 and his Tory loving sidekick tipped me over the edge. Here my my mature and reasonable take - Can everyone shut up and let the Labour Party do their job.@bbcnews
www.threads.net
January 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Morning everyone. Wow. @jocaulfield.bsky.social speaks for us! Every. Word.
#BackToSquareOneWithLabour
www.threads.net/@jo.caulfiel...
#BackToSquareOneWithLabour
www.threads.net/@jo.caulfiel...
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Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
January 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
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Finland is winning the war on fake news. What it’s learned may be crucial to Western democracy
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
Finland is winning the war on fake news. What it’s learned may be crucial to Western democracy
Russia's neighbor has developed a plan for countering misinformation. Can it be exported to the rest of the world?
edition.cnn.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Finland is winning the war on fake news. What it’s learned may be crucial to Western democracy
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
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Was Rachel Reeves’ budget solely to blame for the economic woes of the present? Chris May explains the real causes behind our economic slowdown | Chris May
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/eco...
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/eco...
Is Rachel Reeves’ budget the real cause of the latest economic slowdown?
Was Rachel Reeves’ budget solely to blame for the economic woes of the present? Chris May explains the real causes behind our economic slowdown
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Was Rachel Reeves’ budget solely to blame for the economic woes of the present? Chris May explains the real causes behind our economic slowdown | Chris May
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/eco...
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/eco...
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BBC Verify has examined a 24 hour snapshot of Elon Musks timeline and found a wave of misinformation amplified in the posts.
The BBC's Analysis editor examines one day on the platform for the owner of X
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
The BBC's Analysis editor examines one day on the platform for the owner of X
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Ros Atkins on...24 hours on Elon Musk's X timeline
The BBC's Analysis editor, Ros Atkins, investigates Elon Musk's recent posts on X about grooming gangs - and looks at how one day unfolded on his timeline.
www.bbc.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
BBC Verify has examined a 24 hour snapshot of Elon Musks timeline and found a wave of misinformation amplified in the posts.
The BBC's Analysis editor examines one day on the platform for the owner of X
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
The BBC's Analysis editor examines one day on the platform for the owner of X
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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United supporters coach, we have spare seats every home game. From Carnforth, Morecambe, Lancaster, Garstang, Broughton. A6/M6/M61 only £18 return.
Occasional spare tickets available to members too!
Contact Andy 07808 395488
Don't drive, have a drink 🍻
🇾🇪 🚌👏 #MUFC
MUSC Lancaster branch
Occasional spare tickets available to members too!
Contact Andy 07808 395488
Don't drive, have a drink 🍻
🇾🇪 🚌👏 #MUFC
MUSC Lancaster branch
January 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
United supporters coach, we have spare seats every home game. From Carnforth, Morecambe, Lancaster, Garstang, Broughton. A6/M6/M61 only £18 return.
Occasional spare tickets available to members too!
Contact Andy 07808 395488
Don't drive, have a drink 🍻
🇾🇪 🚌👏 #MUFC
MUSC Lancaster branch
Occasional spare tickets available to members too!
Contact Andy 07808 395488
Don't drive, have a drink 🍻
🇾🇪 🚌👏 #MUFC
MUSC Lancaster branch
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If you don't listen to the trash right wing media that seems to hold the UK attention, then Labour has been getting on with quite a few good things in only 6 mohts. The next 4 years will be great. @bylinetimes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/20/l...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/20/l...
All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn’t Been Telling You About
You won't have read much about these announcements over the past few weeks
bylinetimes.com
December 22, 2024 at 12:22 PM
If you don't listen to the trash right wing media that seems to hold the UK attention, then Labour has been getting on with quite a few good things in only 6 mohts. The next 4 years will be great. @bylinetimes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/20/l...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/20/l...
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The House of Lords is now on Bluesky. Follow here for updates and content from the UK Parliament’s second chamber.
We will be sharing a range of content about the work of the House and members. If you have feedback or want to tell us what you’d like to see, please get in touch via Chat.
We will be sharing a range of content about the work of the House and members. If you have feedback or want to tell us what you’d like to see, please get in touch via Chat.
December 10, 2024 at 11:16 AM
The House of Lords is now on Bluesky. Follow here for updates and content from the UK Parliament’s second chamber.
We will be sharing a range of content about the work of the House and members. If you have feedback or want to tell us what you’d like to see, please get in touch via Chat.
We will be sharing a range of content about the work of the House and members. If you have feedback or want to tell us what you’d like to see, please get in touch via Chat.
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Found this buried on page 6 of today's times. If there had been a Tory government this would have been a front page banner headline.
December 7, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Found this buried on page 6 of today's times. If there had been a Tory government this would have been a front page banner headline.
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Trump pardoned a dozen drug traffickers, bypassed & ignored DOJ input, pardoned dozens of Republican elected officials, business cronies, lawyers, friends, donors and campaign officials. Promised to pardon J6ers who beat cops. I don’t care about Joe pardoning his last son.
December 2, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Trump pardoned a dozen drug traffickers, bypassed & ignored DOJ input, pardoned dozens of Republican elected officials, business cronies, lawyers, friends, donors and campaign officials. Promised to pardon J6ers who beat cops. I don’t care about Joe pardoning his last son.
On the tram to Old Trafford listening to a lot of fellow supporters all of whom are potential managers 🙄😂
December 1, 2024 at 12:52 PM
On the tram to Old Trafford listening to a lot of fellow supporters all of whom are potential managers 🙄😂
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2024: Laura Kuenssberg criticises Labour who have been in office for four months for not fixing social care
2019: Boris Johnson, "I am announcing on the steps of Downing Street that we will fix the crisis in social care once and for all with a clear plan we have prepared"
2019: Boris Johnson, "I am announcing on the steps of Downing Street that we will fix the crisis in social care once and for all with a clear plan we have prepared"
November 17, 2024 at 10:33 AM
2024: Laura Kuenssberg criticises Labour who have been in office for four months for not fixing social care
2019: Boris Johnson, "I am announcing on the steps of Downing Street that we will fix the crisis in social care once and for all with a clear plan we have prepared"
2019: Boris Johnson, "I am announcing on the steps of Downing Street that we will fix the crisis in social care once and for all with a clear plan we have prepared"
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November 16, 2024 at 8:28 PM
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“The Observer view on trade relations: closer ties with EU is the lever for economic growth”
The Observer view on trade relations: closer ties with the EU is the lever for economic growth | Observer editorial
Amid sluggish UK productivity and global insecurity, pulling closer to Europe is diplomatically and economically vital
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 12:30 PM
“The Observer view on trade relations: closer ties with EU is the lever for economic growth”
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I have finally left the other place! I have been waiting for some of my favourite people to make it over here which mostly they now have 🎉
November 15, 2024 at 6:25 PM
I have finally left the other place! I have been waiting for some of my favourite people to make it over here which mostly they now have 🎉
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Here's another great starter pack including lots of political voices you might have been following on "the hell site"
Thanks @joshfwd.bsky.social for putting it together
Just one click to follow all ...or pick from the list..
go.bsky.app/FpbsVro
Thanks @joshfwd.bsky.social for putting it together
Just one click to follow all ...or pick from the list..
go.bsky.app/FpbsVro
November 13, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Here's another great starter pack including lots of political voices you might have been following on "the hell site"
Thanks @joshfwd.bsky.social for putting it together
Just one click to follow all ...or pick from the list..
go.bsky.app/FpbsVro
Thanks @joshfwd.bsky.social for putting it together
Just one click to follow all ...or pick from the list..
go.bsky.app/FpbsVro