Sarah Walker-Smith
@sarahwalkersmith.bsky.social
Chair, CEO, wife, mum, creator, liberal, human
#Ampa #vocL #anthropy #edenproject #morecambe
#Ampa #vocL #anthropy #edenproject #morecambe
Could one of the grown-ups kindly explain to the ‘leader of the free world’ that this is not a game? (And while we’re at it please also explain that Gaza is not a real estate opportunity but people’s homes)
#trump #leadership
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#trump #leadership
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Trump tariffs updates: Markets soar as Trump pauses higher tariffs on most countries but hits China with 125% rate
Trump says countries who were facing higher tariffs will now fall to the
www.bbc.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Could one of the grown-ups kindly explain to the ‘leader of the free world’ that this is not a game? (And while we’re at it please also explain that Gaza is not a real estate opportunity but people’s homes)
#trump #leadership
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#trump #leadership
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So @anthropyuk.bsky.social #Anthropy25 generating some great dialogue on the fundamental reset our country needs: long termism - investment - what policy can do to drive opportunity for everyone 👍👊
March 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
So @anthropyuk.bsky.social #Anthropy25 generating some great dialogue on the fundamental reset our country needs: long termism - investment - what policy can do to drive opportunity for everyone 👍👊
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A vital session bringing the rural voice to #Anthropy25
MP's from across the political spectrum gather to discuss the challenges facing rural constituencies in the UK:
1️⃣ Challenges show up differently in the rural vs. the urban context
2️⃣ There is no one 'rural' - 'rural' is a diverse experience
MP's from across the political spectrum gather to discuss the challenges facing rural constituencies in the UK:
1️⃣ Challenges show up differently in the rural vs. the urban context
2️⃣ There is no one 'rural' - 'rural' is a diverse experience
March 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A vital session bringing the rural voice to #Anthropy25
MP's from across the political spectrum gather to discuss the challenges facing rural constituencies in the UK:
1️⃣ Challenges show up differently in the rural vs. the urban context
2️⃣ There is no one 'rural' - 'rural' is a diverse experience
MP's from across the political spectrum gather to discuss the challenges facing rural constituencies in the UK:
1️⃣ Challenges show up differently in the rural vs. the urban context
2️⃣ There is no one 'rural' - 'rural' is a diverse experience
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EVENT: The government wants mayoral combined authorities to play a leading role in delivering faster economic growth.
So what can ministers do to help MCAs succeed?
Join us on Tuesday 11 March with local government minister @jimmcmahon.co.uk
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
So what can ministers do to help MCAs succeed?
Join us on Tuesday 11 March with local government minister @jimmcmahon.co.uk
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
February 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
EVENT: The government wants mayoral combined authorities to play a leading role in delivering faster economic growth.
So what can ministers do to help MCAs succeed?
Join us on Tuesday 11 March with local government minister @jimmcmahon.co.uk
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
So what can ministers do to help MCAs succeed?
Join us on Tuesday 11 March with local government minister @jimmcmahon.co.uk
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
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COMMENT | The only people applauding JD Vance’s blathering are the far-right – and Russia
The only people applauding JD Vance’s blathering are the far-right – and Russia
By taking aim at America’s closest allies in his keynote Munich address, Trump’s vice president has made clear his country’s global security priorities – and that Europe should no longer consider the ...
www.independent.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
COMMENT | The only people applauding JD Vance’s blathering are the far-right – and Russia
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Rishi Sunak has not voted in Parliament since November 2024. Are his constituents getting a good deal?
February 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Rishi Sunak has not voted in Parliament since November 2024. Are his constituents getting a good deal?
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As a member of the Scottish Parliament, I’m a signatory to the ‘Safe access’ law which created buffer zones outside Scotland’s abortion clinics, because no woman should have to cross a picket line to access reproductive healthcare.
No letters were sent to homes about silent prayer.
No letters were sent to homes about silent prayer.
‘Thought crime’ and cancelled elections: how do JD Vance’s claims about Europe stand up?
US vice-president told litany of tales of Europe’s rights infringements in speech to leaders at defence gathering
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
As a member of the Scottish Parliament, I’m a signatory to the ‘Safe access’ law which created buffer zones outside Scotland’s abortion clinics, because no woman should have to cross a picket line to access reproductive healthcare.
No letters were sent to homes about silent prayer.
No letters were sent to homes about silent prayer.
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Missing below the fold:
Follow up action: despise new PM, plot to oust them, blame everyone else, demonstrate own genius by creating new plan to sort out the mess.
Follow up action: despise new PM, plot to oust them, blame everyone else, demonstrate own genius by creating new plan to sort out the mess.
February 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Missing below the fold:
Follow up action: despise new PM, plot to oust them, blame everyone else, demonstrate own genius by creating new plan to sort out the mess.
Follow up action: despise new PM, plot to oust them, blame everyone else, demonstrate own genius by creating new plan to sort out the mess.
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Labour’s Family Farm Tax will penalise British farmers - and according to the OBR - will bring practically no benefit.
It’s time to scrap this misguided policy and protect the backbone of our countryside - hardworking family farmers.
It’s time to scrap this misguided policy and protect the backbone of our countryside - hardworking family farmers.
February 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Labour’s Family Farm Tax will penalise British farmers - and according to the OBR - will bring practically no benefit.
It’s time to scrap this misguided policy and protect the backbone of our countryside - hardworking family farmers.
It’s time to scrap this misguided policy and protect the backbone of our countryside - hardworking family farmers.
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Tesla sales drop since Elon Musk did a Nazi Salute, Great job Spain, you can do much better UK!
Spain -75.4%
France -63.4%
Sweden -46.0%
Netherlands -42.5%
Denmark -40.9%
Norway -40.2%
Portugal -31.0%
UK -18.2%
Spain -75.4%
France -63.4%
Sweden -46.0%
Netherlands -42.5%
Denmark -40.9%
Norway -40.2%
Portugal -31.0%
UK -18.2%
February 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Tesla sales drop since Elon Musk did a Nazi Salute, Great job Spain, you can do much better UK!
Spain -75.4%
France -63.4%
Sweden -46.0%
Netherlands -42.5%
Denmark -40.9%
Norway -40.2%
Portugal -31.0%
UK -18.2%
Spain -75.4%
France -63.4%
Sweden -46.0%
Netherlands -42.5%
Denmark -40.9%
Norway -40.2%
Portugal -31.0%
UK -18.2%
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The Greenland ice sheet is the second largest body of ice in the world - preventing its breakdown is vital for avoiding sea level rises.
But this study sadly reveals that climate change is ramping up its destruction.
If the world keeps turning a blind eye - we risk further damage being done.
But this study sadly reveals that climate change is ramping up its destruction.
If the world keeps turning a blind eye - we risk further damage being done.
Greenland ice sheet cracking more rapidly than ever, study shows
Crevasses increasing in size and depth in response to climate breakdown, Durham University researchers find
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Greenland ice sheet is the second largest body of ice in the world - preventing its breakdown is vital for avoiding sea level rises.
But this study sadly reveals that climate change is ramping up its destruction.
If the world keeps turning a blind eye - we risk further damage being done.
But this study sadly reveals that climate change is ramping up its destruction.
If the world keeps turning a blind eye - we risk further damage being done.
What’s that phrase about power corrupting…? IF this is correct, it’s deeply disappointing. There is a real opportunity given the gov’s majority to make political and electoral reforms that will protect our democracy for the future. Foreign political donations has to be at the top of the list.
Sir Keir Starmer abandoned plans to ban foreign political donations after the intervention of a peer and friend who led Labour’s election fundraising efforts, according to a new book ⬇️
Labour dropped plan to ban foreign donors after Lord Alli intervened
www.thetimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
What’s that phrase about power corrupting…? IF this is correct, it’s deeply disappointing. There is a real opportunity given the gov’s majority to make political and electoral reforms that will protect our democracy for the future. Foreign political donations has to be at the top of the list.
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A 25-year-old engineer who previously worked for two Elon Musk companies, has direct access to Treasury Department systems responsible for nearly all payments made by the US government, three sources tell WIRED
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It’s also where, sources say, a 25-year-old engineer tied to Elon Musk has admin privileges over the code that controls So...
www.wired.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A 25-year-old engineer who previously worked for two Elon Musk companies, has direct access to Treasury Department systems responsible for nearly all payments made by the US government, three sources tell WIRED
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
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Donald Trump is acting like a playground bully and is trying to play our allies off against each other.
We must stand together against his attempts to divide us.
We must stand together against his attempts to divide us.
February 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Donald Trump is acting like a playground bully and is trying to play our allies off against each other.
We must stand together against his attempts to divide us.
We must stand together against his attempts to divide us.
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Join us on February 13th for a vital discussion on responsible economic growth with our confirmed panellists. Be part of the conversation!
Register here: www.vocl.uk/register-for...
#ResponsibleGrowth #Networking #BusinessLeadership #EconomicImpact #vocL
Register here: www.vocl.uk/register-for...
#ResponsibleGrowth #Networking #BusinessLeadership #EconomicImpact #vocL
February 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Join us on February 13th for a vital discussion on responsible economic growth with our confirmed panellists. Be part of the conversation!
Register here: www.vocl.uk/register-for...
#ResponsibleGrowth #Networking #BusinessLeadership #EconomicImpact #vocL
Register here: www.vocl.uk/register-for...
#ResponsibleGrowth #Networking #BusinessLeadership #EconomicImpact #vocL
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New Rest is Politics - analysing the early Trump moves, looking at how the mood at COP has changed and trying to explain what is going on in German politics alastaircampbell.org/2024/11/339-...
339. Trump, the Middle East, and Ukraine
How will the president elect deal with the Israel-Gaza conflict? Does the US election result spell doom for Zelensky? What’s going on in Germany? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questi...
alastaircampbell.org
November 13, 2024 at 7:52 AM
New Rest is Politics - analysing the early Trump moves, looking at how the mood at COP has changed and trying to explain what is going on in German politics alastaircampbell.org/2024/11/339-...
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Absolutely spot on from Rory Stewart
February 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Absolutely spot on from Rory Stewart
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The FT View: The US will be one of the main victims of its own president's tariffs, but they are symptomatic of a larger issue in Trump's America, writes our editorial board. www.ft.com/content/069a...
February 3, 2025 at 4:22 AM
The FT View: The US will be one of the main victims of its own president's tariffs, but they are symptomatic of a larger issue in Trump's America, writes our editorial board. www.ft.com/content/069a...
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A gay guy, a Black man, and a woman walk into a flight deck— that’s not the beginning of a joke, but just a regular day at work! There was so much DEI on this plane that we could hardly get in the air. Luckily my limp wrists were able to wrestle the heavy jet back to the ground 💅🏼
February 2, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A gay guy, a Black man, and a woman walk into a flight deck— that’s not the beginning of a joke, but just a regular day at work! There was so much DEI on this plane that we could hardly get in the air. Luckily my limp wrists were able to wrestle the heavy jet back to the ground 💅🏼
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More than 8,000 web pages across more than a dozen U.S. government websites have been taken down since Friday afternoon, a New York Times analysis found. The purges have removed information about vaccines, veterans’ care, hate crimes, scientific research and more.
Thousands of U.S. Government Web Pages Have Been Taken Down Since Friday
Federal agencies moved to satisfy Trump’s orders to remove topics like diversity initiatives and “gender ideology.”
nyti.ms
February 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
More than 8,000 web pages across more than a dozen U.S. government websites have been taken down since Friday afternoon, a New York Times analysis found. The purges have removed information about vaccines, veterans’ care, hate crimes, scientific research and more.
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Voters back Brexit reset - and want Starmer to go further
BMG Research poll for the ipaper finds 57% of public supports a UK-EU youth mobility scheme with only 14% opposed
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
BMG Research poll for the ipaper finds 57% of public supports a UK-EU youth mobility scheme with only 14% opposed
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
January 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Voters back Brexit reset - and want Starmer to go further
BMG Research poll for the ipaper finds 57% of public supports a UK-EU youth mobility scheme with only 14% opposed
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
BMG Research poll for the ipaper finds 57% of public supports a UK-EU youth mobility scheme with only 14% opposed
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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NEW: Latest @newsagents.bsky.social.
We need to talk about Suella Braverman.
She made a speech in DC this week which barely caused a murmer. But it was a speech which had echoes of Tommy Robinson. We need to talk about the radicalisaton of the mainstream right.
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We need to talk about Suella Braverman.
She made a speech in DC this week which barely caused a murmer. But it was a speech which had echoes of Tommy Robinson. We need to talk about the radicalisaton of the mainstream right.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
We need to talk about Suella Braverman
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 30/01/2025 · 35m
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January 31, 2025 at 7:39 AM
NEW: Latest @newsagents.bsky.social.
We need to talk about Suella Braverman.
She made a speech in DC this week which barely caused a murmer. But it was a speech which had echoes of Tommy Robinson. We need to talk about the radicalisaton of the mainstream right.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
We need to talk about Suella Braverman.
She made a speech in DC this week which barely caused a murmer. But it was a speech which had echoes of Tommy Robinson. We need to talk about the radicalisaton of the mainstream right.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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"Today marks five years since the United Kingdom left the European Union. Five years on, our economy is stagnant.
"A UK-EU customs union is the first step repairing our relationship with Europe and to the UK leading again."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
"A UK-EU customs union is the first step repairing our relationship with Europe and to the UK leading again."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
January 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"Today marks five years since the United Kingdom left the European Union. Five years on, our economy is stagnant.
"A UK-EU customs union is the first step repairing our relationship with Europe and to the UK leading again."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
"A UK-EU customs union is the first step repairing our relationship with Europe and to the UK leading again."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
January 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Lib Dem members should have got by email on Friday our first big explainer of the year.
If you didn't receive it, drop a line to help@libdems.org.uk and they can check your email address, opt in/out records etc.
If you didn't receive it, drop a line to help@libdems.org.uk and they can check your email address, opt in/out records etc.
January 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Lib Dem members should have got by email on Friday our first big explainer of the year.
If you didn't receive it, drop a line to help@libdems.org.uk and they can check your email address, opt in/out records etc.
If you didn't receive it, drop a line to help@libdems.org.uk and they can check your email address, opt in/out records etc.