Liz
@sandysewist.bsky.social
Former UK nurse and charity CEO, sewist, campervan adventurer, Isle of Wight ovener.
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🧵 1/ Not enough people are linking Reform & MAGA.
It’s time to correct that by talking about Nigel Farage, MAGA money, and a US PR firm with direct ties to Bannon.
It’s not patriotism and pints it’s a shared plan and international far-right coordination.
Grab a cup of tea and strap in👇
It’s time to correct that by talking about Nigel Farage, MAGA money, and a US PR firm with direct ties to Bannon.
It’s not patriotism and pints it’s a shared plan and international far-right coordination.
Grab a cup of tea and strap in👇
May 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🧵 1/ Not enough people are linking Reform & MAGA.
It’s time to correct that by talking about Nigel Farage, MAGA money, and a US PR firm with direct ties to Bannon.
It’s not patriotism and pints it’s a shared plan and international far-right coordination.
Grab a cup of tea and strap in👇
It’s time to correct that by talking about Nigel Farage, MAGA money, and a US PR firm with direct ties to Bannon.
It’s not patriotism and pints it’s a shared plan and international far-right coordination.
Grab a cup of tea and strap in👇
Brilliant! Thank you
We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
March 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Brilliant! Thank you
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British tourist detained by US authorities for 10 days over visa issue
British tourist detained by US authorities for 10 days over visa issue
Backpacker Rebecca Burke was handcuffed and taken to a detention facility in Washington
A British tourist on a four-month backpacking trip around North America has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the US for 10 days after trying to…
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
British tourist detained by US authorities for 10 days over visa issue
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A second German tourist is being held in a detention centre after having her Visa revoked by the U.S.
It’s the same detention centre holding Jessica Brösche, the German tattoo artist who spent 8 days in solitary. She’s been held for 6 weeks.
The U.S. is not a safe place to travel anymore
It’s the same detention centre holding Jessica Brösche, the German tattoo artist who spent 8 days in solitary. She’s been held for 6 weeks.
The U.S. is not a safe place to travel anymore
«Es ist schrecklich»: Deutscher Tourist wollte mit einem Esta über Mexiko in die USA einreisen – jetzt sitzt er in Abschiebehaft
Der Deutsche Lucas Sielaff befindet sich in US-Abschiebehaft. Er wollte mit einem Esta einreisen. Es ist der zweite Fall dieser Art innerhalb kurzer Zeit. Seine Verlobte äussert sich besorgt.
www.tagesanzeiger.ch
March 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A second German tourist is being held in a detention centre after having her Visa revoked by the U.S.
It’s the same detention centre holding Jessica Brösche, the German tattoo artist who spent 8 days in solitary. She’s been held for 6 weeks.
The U.S. is not a safe place to travel anymore
It’s the same detention centre holding Jessica Brösche, the German tattoo artist who spent 8 days in solitary. She’s been held for 6 weeks.
The U.S. is not a safe place to travel anymore
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UPDATE—Mahmoud's attorney says they do NOT know where he is.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
March 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
UPDATE—Mahmoud's attorney says they do NOT know where he is.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
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Our daughter Becky, a 28-year-old British tourist, has been caught up in the recent immigration crackdown in the US. What was meant to be a life-changing four-month backpacking trip across North America has turned into a nightmare.
March 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our daughter Becky, a 28-year-old British tourist, has been caught up in the recent immigration crackdown in the US. What was meant to be a life-changing four-month backpacking trip across North America has turned into a nightmare.
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Becky Burke of Book Island (a picture book publisher in the UK founded by my fellow Tokarczuk translator Greet Pauwelijn) was "detained" by ICE at the Canadian border on 2/28. Her father asked that her story be shared in case someone can help her. He writes:
March 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Becky Burke of Book Island (a picture book publisher in the UK founded by my fellow Tokarczuk translator Greet Pauwelijn) was "detained" by ICE at the Canadian border on 2/28. Her father asked that her story be shared in case someone can help her. He writes:
Beautifully put!
This is not considered an attractive message on International Women’s Day because they expect professional women to say things like work hard to break glass ceilings & work-life balance etc but I say just LOOK AFTER YOURSELF. That’s the essence of what I’ve learned. And.. you know.. it’s not easy!
March 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Beautifully put!
To the women whose voices are silenced. We see you, we hear you, we will shout with and for you! Now more than ever #InternationalWomensDay is vital.
March 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
To the women whose voices are silenced. We see you, we hear you, we will shout with and for you! Now more than ever #InternationalWomensDay is vital.
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#PubMed is back. A search of 'banned' words from previous lists returns publications which, where OA versions are available you can read in full. Others need institutional access.
Don't rely on stability.
Prioritise updating, securing, documenting and saving your publications - and other people's.
Don't rely on stability.
Prioritise updating, securing, documenting and saving your publications - and other people's.
#PubMed has been down for some people and currently appears broken, or inaccessible. Smarter people than I can speculate on what's going on, but my worry is particular research being targeted for deletion from the database. All of us whose research can be found via PubMed must backup publications.
March 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
#PubMed is back. A search of 'banned' words from previous lists returns publications which, where OA versions are available you can read in full. Others need institutional access.
Don't rely on stability.
Prioritise updating, securing, documenting and saving your publications - and other people's.
Don't rely on stability.
Prioritise updating, securing, documenting and saving your publications - and other people's.
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People forget Trump tried to extort Zelenskyy before. He tried to use $400m in military aid as leverage to force Zelenskyy to help smear his political rivals son, Hunter Biden. Volodymyr refused, because morals. Trump was impeached. It’s not just about Don being a Russian asset, but personal revenge
March 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
People forget Trump tried to extort Zelenskyy before. He tried to use $400m in military aid as leverage to force Zelenskyy to help smear his political rivals son, Hunter Biden. Volodymyr refused, because morals. Trump was impeached. It’s not just about Don being a Russian asset, but personal revenge
Brilliant.
March 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Brilliant.
What Trump did yesterday is appalling. The UK must stand up to him alongside our European and other allies.
March 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
What Trump did yesterday is appalling. The UK must stand up to him alongside our European and other allies.
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When I saw the disgusting "trump Gaza" video this morning, the bile rose to my throat.
I won't share it. Instead, help me promote this counter narrative by Tala, from Gaza.
"Gaza is not yours to take. Gaza is ours, and we are still here. This is our land."
BRAVO to her strength and DEFIANCE. 🥹💪
I won't share it. Instead, help me promote this counter narrative by Tala, from Gaza.
"Gaza is not yours to take. Gaza is ours, and we are still here. This is our land."
BRAVO to her strength and DEFIANCE. 🥹💪
February 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
When I saw the disgusting "trump Gaza" video this morning, the bile rose to my throat.
I won't share it. Instead, help me promote this counter narrative by Tala, from Gaza.
"Gaza is not yours to take. Gaza is ours, and we are still here. This is our land."
BRAVO to her strength and DEFIANCE. 🥹💪
I won't share it. Instead, help me promote this counter narrative by Tala, from Gaza.
"Gaza is not yours to take. Gaza is ours, and we are still here. This is our land."
BRAVO to her strength and DEFIANCE. 🥹💪
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Reform are panicking about people pointing out that they want to replace the NHS. So please don't share this clip of Nigel Farage saying he'd rather healthcare was done through insurance companies.
February 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Reform are panicking about people pointing out that they want to replace the NHS. So please don't share this clip of Nigel Farage saying he'd rather healthcare was done through insurance companies.
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This. Right now, UK govt departments, from the Home Office to Education, from Business & Trade to Science, Industry & Technology, ought to be drafting plans to welcome US experts of every discipline as they flee this pogrom against science, innovation and learning.
If the UK was really, really smart, it would now plough tens of billions into research centres and take in all the American academics fleeing the US. Spoiler: the UK is not smart. 🇬🇧
8. It is difficult to overstate what a catastrophe this will be for the US research and education systems, particular in biomedical fields.
It is deliberate and wanton devastation entirely out of scale with any concern about DEI activities on campuses.
The goal is destroy US universities.
It is deliberate and wanton devastation entirely out of scale with any concern about DEI activities on campuses.
The goal is destroy US universities.
February 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
This. Right now, UK govt departments, from the Home Office to Education, from Business & Trade to Science, Industry & Technology, ought to be drafting plans to welcome US experts of every discipline as they flee this pogrom against science, innovation and learning.
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Near retirement? There’s a huge tax trap to avoid when withdrawing from a pension. This is my simple video analogy but always get 1-on-1 free guidance from PensionWise first.
This is just a titbit, watch my full Pension special on @itvmlshow.bsky.social: www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...
This is just a titbit, watch my full Pension special on @itvmlshow.bsky.social: www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...
Martin Lewis: How you can avoid the massive tax trap when you take money out of a pension
YouTube video by MoneySavingExpert.com
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January 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Near retirement? There’s a huge tax trap to avoid when withdrawing from a pension. This is my simple video analogy but always get 1-on-1 free guidance from PensionWise first.
This is just a titbit, watch my full Pension special on @itvmlshow.bsky.social: www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...
This is just a titbit, watch my full Pension special on @itvmlshow.bsky.social: www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...
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Pensions Special! How to save, boost, protect & take your pension. Tue @itvMLshow 8pm. One of the most important shows I'll do, pls watch & spread word.
How to start a pension, consolidation, how to get your money out & more. GOT QUESTIONS JUST REPLY HERE #MartinLewis
How to start a pension, consolidation, how to get your money out & more. GOT QUESTIONS JUST REPLY HERE #MartinLewis
January 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Pensions Special! How to save, boost, protect & take your pension. Tue @itvMLshow 8pm. One of the most important shows I'll do, pls watch & spread word.
How to start a pension, consolidation, how to get your money out & more. GOT QUESTIONS JUST REPLY HERE #MartinLewis
How to start a pension, consolidation, how to get your money out & more. GOT QUESTIONS JUST REPLY HERE #MartinLewis
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These women didn’t sit down, stay quiet, or ask for permission—they broke the rules and changed the world. Role models.
We should add Bishop Mariann Budde to the list.
We should add Bishop Mariann Budde to the list.
January 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
These women didn’t sit down, stay quiet, or ask for permission—they broke the rules and changed the world. Role models.
We should add Bishop Mariann Budde to the list.
We should add Bishop Mariann Budde to the list.
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Vaccines do not cause autism.
Keep saying things that have been demonstrated by robust science and are the subject or organised disinformation. Don’t just ignore the attempts to brainwash.
#academicsky
Keep saying things that have been demonstrated by robust science and are the subject or organised disinformation. Don’t just ignore the attempts to brainwash.
#academicsky
January 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Vaccines do not cause autism.
Keep saying things that have been demonstrated by robust science and are the subject or organised disinformation. Don’t just ignore the attempts to brainwash.
#academicsky
Keep saying things that have been demonstrated by robust science and are the subject or organised disinformation. Don’t just ignore the attempts to brainwash.
#academicsky
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For all of those who have posted my cartoon with my signature cut off, here is the original.
January 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
For all of those who have posted my cartoon with my signature cut off, here is the original.
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Their faith lets them worship power while they’re offended by mercy. It’s not Christianity they’re practicing.
January 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Their faith lets them worship power while they’re offended by mercy. It’s not Christianity they’re practicing.
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Are you paying interest on credit or store card debt? If so you can't afford not to watch this. It won't work for everyone but everyone should try...
Paying interest on credit card debt? U need to understand 0% balance transfers, the key weapon to cut costs by £100s. How they work, how to get accepted, best buys: watch this
Courtesy of @itvmlshow.bsky.social
Use eligibility calc to see which’ll accept you: www.moneysavingexpert.com/eligibility/
Courtesy of @itvmlshow.bsky.social
Use eligibility calc to see which’ll accept you: www.moneysavingexpert.com/eligibility/
Paying interest on credit card debt? You need to understand 0% balance transfers
YouTube video by MoneySavingExpert.com
youtu.be
January 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Are you paying interest on credit or store card debt? If so you can't afford not to watch this. It won't work for everyone but everyone should try...
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Vaccines work.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.
January 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Vaccines work.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.