Sandra Cheetham
@sandra-cheetham.bsky.social
Recently moved from X. Politically left. Retired Teaching Assistant. Breast and ovarian cancer survivor (so far)
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Gotta love the French! 😎❤️✨
April 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Gotta love the French! 😎❤️✨
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Lewis Goodall, "I can see what a Brexiter might make the argument that we've got preferential treatment"
"We're in a net position where we've lost trade with the EU, we have a more distant economic relationship with the EU, and we've got 10% tariffs"
"We're in a net position where we've lost trade with the EU, we have a more distant economic relationship with the EU, and we've got 10% tariffs"
April 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Lewis Goodall, "I can see what a Brexiter might make the argument that we've got preferential treatment"
"We're in a net position where we've lost trade with the EU, we have a more distant economic relationship with the EU, and we've got 10% tariffs"
"We're in a net position where we've lost trade with the EU, we have a more distant economic relationship with the EU, and we've got 10% tariffs"
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Oligarchy (noun): A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
January 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Oligarchy (noun): A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
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The revalation that AI will revolutionise UK pothole repair must be the best news for motorists since John Major launched his traffic cones hotline
January 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The revalation that AI will revolutionise UK pothole repair must be the best news for motorists since John Major launched his traffic cones hotline
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His party created a brutal system of assessments that have killed thousands. You do not just win free money on self diagnosis, he knows this, he is a liar looking to kill more people. So no change there.
Tony Blair tells Brits to stop self-diagnosing with depression as 'UK can't afford spiralling benefits bill'.
Multi-millionaire declares war on the less well off.
Mental health problems caused by insecurity, poverty, lack of healthcare, mostly due to govt policies.
www.lbc.co.uk/news/tony-bl...
Multi-millionaire declares war on the less well off.
Mental health problems caused by insecurity, poverty, lack of healthcare, mostly due to govt policies.
www.lbc.co.uk/news/tony-bl...
Tony Blair tells Brits to stop self-diagnosing with depression as 'UK can't afford spiralling benefits bill'
Tony Blair has warned British people against self-diagnosing with mental health conditions, pointing to the country's spiralling sickness benefits bill.
www.lbc.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
His party created a brutal system of assessments that have killed thousands. You do not just win free money on self diagnosis, he knows this, he is a liar looking to kill more people. So no change there.
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Once upon a time the Government ran things and they were cheap, effective, available for all, and free from profit.
Now big business runs them and they are expensive, terrible, only for the rich, and only for profit.
We need to take it all back.
Now big business runs them and they are expensive, terrible, only for the rich, and only for profit.
We need to take it all back.
November 27, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Once upon a time the Government ran things and they were cheap, effective, available for all, and free from profit.
Now big business runs them and they are expensive, terrible, only for the rich, and only for profit.
We need to take it all back.
Now big business runs them and they are expensive, terrible, only for the rich, and only for profit.
We need to take it all back.
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I'm not sure what other socialists do. But I don't block every Keir Starmer supporter. I've many interests and when I share interests on music, art, literature, films and many other things I don't insist these people agree with my politics and hope they don't want to do that with me. However,.......
November 25, 2024 at 11:38 AM
I'm not sure what other socialists do. But I don't block every Keir Starmer supporter. I've many interests and when I share interests on music, art, literature, films and many other things I don't insist these people agree with my politics and hope they don't want to do that with me. However,.......
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National Audit Office report into the CONFLICTS OF INTEREST in UK government 👇
I talk about exactly this in my book 📕 there should be NO CONFLICTS of interest
None
Nada
If you’re interested in these matters then maybe sign up to Democracy For Sale newsletter via @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
I talk about exactly this in my book 📕 there should be NO CONFLICTS of interest
None
Nada
If you’re interested in these matters then maybe sign up to Democracy For Sale newsletter via @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
Today Democracy for Sale also looks at a *very* concerning new National Audit Office report into management of conflicts of interest in UK government
Includes an honourable mention for Spotlight @suehawley.bsky.social ‘s excellent blog on the report
www.spotlightcorruption.org/nao-conflict...
Includes an honourable mention for Spotlight @suehawley.bsky.social ‘s excellent blog on the report
www.spotlightcorruption.org/nao-conflict...
NAO reveals woeful conflicts of interest management undermining government objectivity - Spotlight on Corruption
Proactive and robust conflicts of interest management is critical for preventing undue influence on government decision-making, and ensuring that public
www.spotlightcorruption.org
November 23, 2024 at 9:27 PM
National Audit Office report into the CONFLICTS OF INTEREST in UK government 👇
I talk about exactly this in my book 📕 there should be NO CONFLICTS of interest
None
Nada
If you’re interested in these matters then maybe sign up to Democracy For Sale newsletter via @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
I talk about exactly this in my book 📕 there should be NO CONFLICTS of interest
None
Nada
If you’re interested in these matters then maybe sign up to Democracy For Sale newsletter via @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
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Etymology of the day: to be ‘blowing a hoolie’ (or ‘hooley’) was probably inspired by the Orkney word ‘hoolan’, a howling gale, with a touch of the ‘hooley’ that is a very noisy party thrown in.
November 23, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Etymology of the day: to be ‘blowing a hoolie’ (or ‘hooley’) was probably inspired by the Orkney word ‘hoolan’, a howling gale, with a touch of the ‘hooley’ that is a very noisy party thrown in.
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There are a lot of people on Bluesky who oppose NHS privatisation!🌟💙😮
November 23, 2024 at 6:42 PM
There are a lot of people on Bluesky who oppose NHS privatisation!🌟💙😮
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The Covid Inquiry has published Matt Hancock’s latest witness statement.
Here’s a few observation where I think he is being a bit economical with the truth
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Here’s a few observation where I think he is being a bit economical with the truth
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November 23, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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"Hancock denied that the NHS was not available to all during lockdown, saying ’It depends on how you define need’ – an outrageous deceit given the tens of 1000s of patients with serious delays in diagnosis and cancelled operations."
keepournhspublic.com/matt-hancock...
keepournhspublic.com/matt-hancock...
Matt Hancock shows no shame at Covid-19 Inquiry
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has appeared in front of the Covid Inquiry which is now in its third module. KONP members joined Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK, Clinically Vulnerable ...
keepournhspublic.com
November 23, 2024 at 3:46 PM
"Hancock denied that the NHS was not available to all during lockdown, saying ’It depends on how you define need’ – an outrageous deceit given the tens of 1000s of patients with serious delays in diagnosis and cancelled operations."
keepournhspublic.com/matt-hancock...
keepournhspublic.com/matt-hancock...
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If you oppose NHS privatisation, please could you repost this and follow me? I need to know who to follow next (it’ll be you!) 🌟🌟🌟
November 22, 2024 at 7:33 AM
If you oppose NHS privatisation, please could you repost this and follow me? I need to know who to follow next (it’ll be you!) 🌟🌟🌟
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One thing I find interesting about the echo chamber complaint is that an echo chamber just won a presidential election.
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.
November 23, 2024 at 1:29 AM
One thing I find interesting about the echo chamber complaint is that an echo chamber just won a presidential election.
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
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It's come to something when we have to feel relieved that our govt is willing to fulfil its legal obligations.
BREAKING: Downing Street has said the government would fulfill its legal obligations in relation to the ICC after they issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu
November 22, 2024 at 1:26 PM
It's come to something when we have to feel relieved that our govt is willing to fulfil its legal obligations.
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Word of the day. Or week. Or next four years.
November 20, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Word of the day. Or week. Or next four years.
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To wear him out, I spent £30 on a special rug. A human (me) hides dry food in the rug, and the dog will root for it, providing hours mental stimulation.
Turns out, Baxter hates mental stimulation. In 2 seconds he turned the rug over and shook the food out.
Look at him. So proud. What a bell-end.
Turns out, Baxter hates mental stimulation. In 2 seconds he turned the rug over and shook the food out.
Look at him. So proud. What a bell-end.
November 20, 2024 at 2:48 PM
To wear him out, I spent £30 on a special rug. A human (me) hides dry food in the rug, and the dog will root for it, providing hours mental stimulation.
Turns out, Baxter hates mental stimulation. In 2 seconds he turned the rug over and shook the food out.
Look at him. So proud. What a bell-end.
Turns out, Baxter hates mental stimulation. In 2 seconds he turned the rug over and shook the food out.
Look at him. So proud. What a bell-end.
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Ridiculous BBC headline:
"Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing".
Nothing to do with corporate welfare, contracts for cronies, Govt paying higher energy bills, HMRC not collecting £500bn since 2010, Tory legacy.
Just blame workers wanting decent pay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing".
Nothing to do with corporate welfare, contracts for cronies, Govt paying higher energy bills, HMRC not collecting £500bn since 2010, Tory legacy.
Just blame workers wanting decent pay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing
Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Ridiculous BBC headline:
"Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing".
Nothing to do with corporate welfare, contracts for cronies, Govt paying higher energy bills, HMRC not collecting £500bn since 2010, Tory legacy.
Just blame workers wanting decent pay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing".
Nothing to do with corporate welfare, contracts for cronies, Govt paying higher energy bills, HMRC not collecting £500bn since 2010, Tory legacy.
Just blame workers wanting decent pay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Continuing to sell arms to Israel is to be complicit in war crimes. These arrest warrants underline how utterly indefensible it is. What is our Government waiting for?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander - BBC News
International Criminal Court judges say there are “reasonable grounds” they bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Continuing to sell arms to Israel is to be complicit in war crimes. These arrest warrants underline how utterly indefensible it is. What is our Government waiting for?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Matter of Life and Death (stairway to heaven in the US) is my all time number one fave film. Very excited for this 👇🏻😀
November 21, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Matter of Life and Death (stairway to heaven in the US) is my all time number one fave film. Very excited for this 👇🏻😀
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So, the disgraced, philandering, former Tory Health Secretary says that Nicola Sturgeon caused 'all sorts of difficulty' during COVID. Perhaps she refused invites to parties? Or didn't agree with 'let the bodies pile high' or PPE being prioritised for England?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Sturgeon caused 'all sorts of difficulties' during pandemic, claims Matt Hancock
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry was shown a document from May 2020 which made a request to "reset" the relationship between the English and Scottish administrations.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 1:17 PM
So, the disgraced, philandering, former Tory Health Secretary says that Nicola Sturgeon caused 'all sorts of difficulty' during COVID. Perhaps she refused invites to parties? Or didn't agree with 'let the bodies pile high' or PPE being prioritised for England?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
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Shocking behaviour by the Biden administration.
November 20, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Shocking behaviour by the Biden administration.