Sally Haynes-Preece
@sallyhp.bsky.social
Woke leftie liberal who knows compassion matters. Teacher of tai chi and mindfulness. Former pharmacist. Currently going through cancer treatment. Namaste is my watchword. I honor everyone's humanity even if I disagree with your views.
And this is news because??? I seem to be in grumpy old woman mode today....
Weight-loss drugs do nothing to address the troubled relationships we have with our bodies | Susie Orbach
Weight-loss drugs do nothing to address the troubled relationships we have with our bodies | Susie Orbach
The food, beauty and pharmaceutical industries poison our self-image. GLP-1 drugs will only make them richer – and strengthen the hold they have over us, says psychotherapist Susie Orbach
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:40 PM
And this is news because??? I seem to be in grumpy old woman mode today....
Can't argue with that...
"Until the parties come together to try and fix social care, we're not going to be able to sort out our NHS."
@MuniraWilson.bsky.social
@MuniraWilson.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Can't argue with that...
I love the way the headline implies we can rejoin at a moments notice! Reality is it will take several years...
Trump’s tariff threat must be the final straw for Starmer - time to rejoin the EU
Trump’s tariff threat must be the final straw for Starmer - time to rejoin the EU
Trump’s tariff threat must be the final straw for Starmer - time to rejoin the EU
www.independent.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM
I love the way the headline implies we can rejoin at a moments notice! Reality is it will take several years...
Do we WANT to save the old world order?
Davos 2026: the last-chance saloon to save the old world order?
Davos 2026: the last-chance saloon to save the old world order?
Donald Trump will lead the largest US delegation ever at the World Economic Forum, as others plan a fightback against his policies
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Do we WANT to save the old world order?
Reposted by Sally Haynes-Preece
Reposted by Sally Haynes-Preece
There are going to be limits to what you can make other countries do by threatening to tax your own citizen's purchases of their products.
I believe handing over entire territories falls well beyond those limits.
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I believe handing over entire territories falls well beyond those limits.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
There are going to be limits to what you can make other countries do by threatening to tax your own citizen's purchases of their products.
I believe handing over entire territories falls well beyond those limits.
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I believe handing over entire territories falls well beyond those limits.
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It should never have been an issue....but this study sadly won't change closed minds...
Study on paracetamol use in pregnancy should ‘bring matter to a close’ – experts
Study on paracetamol use in pregnancy should ‘bring matter to a close’ – experts
Study on paracetamol use in pregnancy should ‘bring matter to a close’ – experts
www.independent.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
It should never have been an issue....but this study sadly won't change closed minds...
How is this news?????
Trump is an authoritarian who believes in his divine right to rule
Trump is an authoritarian who believes in his divine right to rule
Trump is an authoritarian who believes in his divine right to rule
www.independent.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 9:11 AM
How is this news?????
While this whole story makes me cringe....really what she has given him is worthless to HER....we all know the truth about who won the prize. And she still has the money. Stoking a bullies ego is not a bad move if it gives you time to strengthen your position. Lets see how it all plays out
Why Trump still isn’t a Nobel Peace Prize winner despite being gifted Machado’s medal
Why Trump still isn’t a Nobel Peace Prize winner despite being gifted Machado’s medal
Why Trump still isn’t a Nobel Peace Prize winner despite being gifted Machado’s medal
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM
While this whole story makes me cringe....really what she has given him is worthless to HER....we all know the truth about who won the prize. And she still has the money. Stoking a bullies ego is not a bad move if it gives you time to strengthen your position. Lets see how it all plays out
I don't agree with everything he says...but he is right to champion UBI
Brilliant discussion.
Great explanations around why we need to tax passive wealth as much as productive income.
youtu.be/q1cx921XUwU?...
Great explanations around why we need to tax passive wealth as much as productive income.
youtu.be/q1cx921XUwU?...
The Economic Case for UBI Just Got Stronger
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM
I don't agree with everything he says...but he is right to champion UBI
Reposted by Sally Haynes-Preece
UK economy bounces back in November, boosted by JLR recovery reut.rs/49nNe8t
UK economy bounces back in November, boosted by JLR recovery
Britain's economy grew more strongly than expected in November, boosted by the return to full production at Jaguar Land Rover after a cyberattack which hit the carmaker and its suppliers.
reut.rs
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
UK economy bounces back in November, boosted by JLR recovery reut.rs/49nNe8t
Really hoping he doesn't get the bonus....hopefully common sense and public opinion will prevail....all I can do is wait and see....
January 15, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Really hoping he doesn't get the bonus....hopefully common sense and public opinion will prevail....all I can do is wait and see....
I've had my (free) spring covid booster. I've turned the heating off. Our new cat is settling in well with the other 3. I have a lot to be grateful for . There are a lot of things I wish were different 1/
April 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I've had my (free) spring covid booster. I've turned the heating off. Our new cat is settling in well with the other 3. I have a lot to be grateful for . There are a lot of things I wish were different 1/
And the scammers are out again....I presume targeting pensioners...
March 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
And the scammers are out again....I presume targeting pensioners...
Meet Gizmo.. the newest member of our clowder ...looking quite at home after 24 hours
March 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Meet Gizmo.. the newest member of our clowder ...looking quite at home after 24 hours
In other news...my secret vice is being a wrestling fan. Just watched #eliminationchamber. I have 2 words for you..Holy sh#t.....did not see that coming!!
March 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In other news...my secret vice is being a wrestling fan. Just watched #eliminationchamber. I have 2 words for you..Holy sh#t.....did not see that coming!!
I've had 2 weeks of feeling a bit meh..followed by a week of feeling really sh#t. Last Sunday I rang 111. I'm finally starting to feel more normal. I've realised #longcovid means my recovery from illness will take twice as long as it used to. #chronicillness ...it sucks but it is what it is
March 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I've had 2 weeks of feeling a bit meh..followed by a week of feeling really sh#t. Last Sunday I rang 111. I'm finally starting to feel more normal. I've realised #longcovid means my recovery from illness will take twice as long as it used to. #chronicillness ...it sucks but it is what it is
@soronlin.bsky.social ....we're looking for the country........
February 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
@soronlin.bsky.social ....we're looking for the country........
Having arthritis in my hands is to put it mildly....very annoying. I would use stronger language but want to preserve the illusion that I am ladylike!!
February 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Having arthritis in my hands is to put it mildly....very annoying. I would use stronger language but want to preserve the illusion that I am ladylike!!
Finally!!
🔥 Finally!! Starmer ready to offer Youth Mobility Scheme.
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New: Starmer ready to offer Youth Mobility Scheme
Keir Starmer's youth mobility proposal aims to strengthen UK-EU relations, addressing labour shortages and opportunities
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Finally!!
@shawnemarchese.bsky.social .......WHAT???
February 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
@shawnemarchese.bsky.social .......WHAT???
I recommend reading the Tao te Jing........there is a lot in that short volume that modern politicians should read and take note of...
February 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I recommend reading the Tao te Jing........there is a lot in that short volume that modern politicians should read and take note of...
@shawnemarchese.bsky.social someone in the UK met office is a Tolkien fan. The next named storm is Storm Eowyn!!!
January 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
@shawnemarchese.bsky.social someone in the UK met office is a Tolkien fan. The next named storm is Storm Eowyn!!!
