Jan
rubyinred1.bsky.social
Jan
@rubyinred1.bsky.social
Happily married, living in West Cumbria, retired nurse, now disabled. Love crafts, art, my family and our pets.
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UK Chancellor urged not to make PIP cuts that could plunge 700,000 households into poverty.

It is war on the poor, not causes of poverty.

Median annual pre-tax wage £29,604.
38% of Universal credit claimants are in work.
16m live in poverty.
Lack of healthcare, disabling many
Chancellor warned against PIP cuts that could plunge 700,000 households into poverty
Leading charities have issued the Chancellor a stark warning
www.independent.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Once again those on benefits are easy targets for this government. The amount of money this country gives away, yet can't look after it's own people is disgraceful. Go after the wealthy and leave the poorest alone! #benefits #labour #disabled
March 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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The concept Nigel Farage is incapable of grasping is human rights are universal - if we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want. I’ll fight that to my last breath
December 7, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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Just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any worse…

‘Brexit problem’: UK tap water safety at risk after testing labs shut down

www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Brexit problem’: UK tap water safety at risk after testing labs shut down
Exclusive: EU countries will share laboratory capacity but UK rules mean products cannot be tested abroad
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2024 at 7:23 AM

Have a great weekend everyone.
December 7, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says

“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”

Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR

youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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December 6, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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Thought for the day.
December 4, 2024 at 10:03 AM
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Can anyone in government explain what on earth they are doing here. Labour opposed in opposition then Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s abuse of secondary legislation to railroad through these changes by the back door. How can they possibly now be condoning & supporting what she did? It’s a disgrace
December 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."

Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)

youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Yes, it's a genocide
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
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December 4, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM
Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM
Michel Barnier submitted resignation after being ousted in record time by vote of no confidence The French president Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with parliament and senate leaders before a speech to the nation on Thursday evening, as pressure grows…
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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Cue much lashing of Labour teeth as they claim it's not enough and that Scotland is still shite. They forget about SNP also helping Scottish pensioners with WFA. Oh and free prescriptions, university fees, school meals for P1-6, busses for under 25 and over 60.
December 5, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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The Crown engine houses at Botallack in Cornwall UK. It’s definitely worth a visit. It’s a place I haven’t been to for a few years, I really need to make the effort and go back.

#photography #bluesky
November 19, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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I've covered homelessness for many years, here in Liverpool - and in other major cities - things are as desperate as I can remember
Fears grow for huge numbers of homeless in city as cold bites
Cabinet member confirms plans to bring back homeless hub as numbers on the streets continue to grow
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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First post - here I'll be sharing my photography and love for literature and poetry hoping to join the growing community of writers, artists and like-minded folk and follow more of you. 'Tranquility', taken at Wastwater, Lake District. #lakedistrict #newhere #landscape
November 13, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Let me introduce myself, I live in Cumbria, UK, married, with children and grandchildren. I love pets, crafts, creative makeup, music, and politics. I would love some new followers and will always follow back.
November 13, 2024 at 7:49 PM