Sylvia Selzer 🌹
@scesselzer.bsky.social
In a former life, Head Teacher and University lecturer Arts Education. For many years board member and photographer Theatre Porto (formerly Action Transport Theatre.)Licentiate the Royal Photographic Society. Married to the poet David Selzer
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I'm sure the Londinistan guys will be delighted to read this... really good news... they'll be talking about something else altogether now... sure of it... because they were genuinely concerned weren't they
November 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I'm sure the Londinistan guys will be delighted to read this... really good news... they'll be talking about something else altogether now... sure of it... because they were genuinely concerned weren't they
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My thoughts are with all who lost loved ones or still struggle with effects of #Covid. Tho we knew it at the time, confirmation of the “toxic & chaotic culture” at heart of Govt; that they did “too little, too late” & that faster action could have saved over 20K lives is still horrifying
‘Chaotic and indecisive’: key findings of report on UK’s Covid response under Tories
Second pandemic report focuses on decision-making, organisation and messaging by senior politicians including Boris Johnson
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
My thoughts are with all who lost loved ones or still struggle with effects of #Covid. Tho we knew it at the time, confirmation of the “toxic & chaotic culture” at heart of Govt; that they did “too little, too late” & that faster action could have saved over 20K lives is still horrifying
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How on Earth is that man still in a job?
Robert Jenrick, who just said he doesn't want to live in a country filled with non-white faces, begins his speech with a series of jokes suggesting that David Lammy is thick
October 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
How on Earth is that man still in a job?
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Bill Jenrick (father) LinkedIn:
"I served a 5 year apprenticeship at AEI Manchester and qualified as a Management accountant. Then I worked as an accountant...."
Robert Jenrick (son) : "...gas fitters like my dad"
"I served a 5 year apprenticeship at AEI Manchester and qualified as a Management accountant. Then I worked as an accountant...."
Robert Jenrick (son) : "...gas fitters like my dad"
October 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Bill Jenrick (father) LinkedIn:
"I served a 5 year apprenticeship at AEI Manchester and qualified as a Management accountant. Then I worked as an accountant...."
Robert Jenrick (son) : "...gas fitters like my dad"
"I served a 5 year apprenticeship at AEI Manchester and qualified as a Management accountant. Then I worked as an accountant...."
Robert Jenrick (son) : "...gas fitters like my dad"
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Badenoch and Co see education only as a means to a massive income in some soul destroying career.
Devoid of imagination and the power of knowledge they view life entirely through the prism of the CV.
My advice always is to study what interests you and the rest will follow
Devoid of imagination and the power of knowledge they view life entirely through the prism of the CV.
My advice always is to study what interests you and the rest will follow
October 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Badenoch and Co see education only as a means to a massive income in some soul destroying career.
Devoid of imagination and the power of knowledge they view life entirely through the prism of the CV.
My advice always is to study what interests you and the rest will follow
Devoid of imagination and the power of knowledge they view life entirely through the prism of the CV.
My advice always is to study what interests you and the rest will follow
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Calling English a 'rip-off degree' is one of the most blatant exhibitions of personal barbarism I've ever seen. You've demonstrated nothing but the poverty of your own mind.
October 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Calling English a 'rip-off degree' is one of the most blatant exhibitions of personal barbarism I've ever seen. You've demonstrated nothing but the poverty of your own mind.
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Studying the language and literature that has helped to define our nation at home and around the world for centuries is a "rip-off" apparently
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Studying the language and literature that has helped to define our nation at home and around the world for centuries is a "rip-off" apparently
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Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete
Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act
Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete
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I am horrified by the news of multiple stabbings at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur.
My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this heinous antisemitic attack.
We must defend a society where people of all faiths can practice their religion in safety and peace
My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this heinous antisemitic attack.
We must defend a society where people of all faiths can practice their religion in safety and peace
October 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I am horrified by the news of multiple stabbings at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur.
My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this heinous antisemitic attack.
We must defend a society where people of all faiths can practice their religion in safety and peace
My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this heinous antisemitic attack.
We must defend a society where people of all faiths can practice their religion in safety and peace
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Early yet and this could change, but worth noting how impressive this police response seems to be. Just minutes between reports and police presence, warnings given before they fired.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
Two dead in Manchester synagogue attack, with suspect also believed killed - police
The suspect was shot by police, who say his condition cannot be confirmed due to
www.bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Early yet and this could change, but worth noting how impressive this police response seems to be. Just minutes between reports and police presence, warnings given before they fired.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
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It says something when 467 citizens from 46 countries can be illegally taken into custody from International Waters and the worldwide media say nothing, absolutely nothing at all.
Radio silence.
And we all know why.
Radio silence.
And we all know why.
October 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It says something when 467 citizens from 46 countries can be illegally taken into custody from International Waters and the worldwide media say nothing, absolutely nothing at all.
Radio silence.
And we all know why.
Radio silence.
And we all know why.
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Imagine being these world leaders and experienced diplomats and just having to sit there and listen to this maniac talking absolute dangerous bollocks for hours. It’s sometimes hard to believe this is real life.
Trump to the UN: "I have to say, I look at London where you have a terrible mayor -- terrible terrible mayor -- and it's been so changed, so changed. Now they want to go to Sharia Law ... both their immigration and their suicidal energy ideas will be the death of Western Europe."
September 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Imagine being these world leaders and experienced diplomats and just having to sit there and listen to this maniac talking absolute dangerous bollocks for hours. It’s sometimes hard to believe this is real life.
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I’m a proud Northerner who usually travels to the capital once a month for work.
While the North West will always have my heart - the idea that London is anything other than a remarkable, magnificent, kaleidoscopic metropolis of a city is just ludicrous.
While the North West will always have my heart - the idea that London is anything other than a remarkable, magnificent, kaleidoscopic metropolis of a city is just ludicrous.
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
September 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I’m a proud Northerner who usually travels to the capital once a month for work.
While the North West will always have my heart - the idea that London is anything other than a remarkable, magnificent, kaleidoscopic metropolis of a city is just ludicrous.
While the North West will always have my heart - the idea that London is anything other than a remarkable, magnificent, kaleidoscopic metropolis of a city is just ludicrous.
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There is genuinely not a day that passes without this man appearing on my televisions. This time a major broadcaster is even showing him appearing on another broadcasting channel.
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
There is genuinely not a day that passes without this man appearing on my televisions. This time a major broadcaster is even showing him appearing on another broadcasting channel.
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'You can't be a patriot and a Nazi. No true patriotic person would do this'
'You can't be a patriot and a Nazi'
Angry people slam racist graffiti that has appeared in parts of Merseyside and question confused messages of those behind it
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
'You can't be a patriot and a Nazi. No true patriotic person would do this'
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"We are fully embedded in Merseyside life: we work full-time, pay taxes, run a business, and own our home, but after Reform UK's announcement about scrapping or undermining ILR, families like mine are now fearful”
Merseyside family left 'terrified' by Nigel Farage's latest plans
Rory, Jana and their children are one of many families in the UK that could be deeply impacted by Reform UK's plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 7:07 AM
"We are fully embedded in Merseyside life: we work full-time, pay taxes, run a business, and own our home, but after Reform UK's announcement about scrapping or undermining ILR, families like mine are now fearful”
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This is good. More of this.
The 11 areas in our region to share £230m government boost
Prime Minister announces major £5bn Pride in Place fund, which he says will allow "true patriots" the chance to rebuild their areas
liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This is good. More of this.
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I am very chuffed to be shortlisted for regional journalist of the year at the Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards
Great to also see @liverpoolecho.co.uk shortlisted for regional news organisation of the year and for campaign of the year for our efforts to help save Zoe's Place baby hospice
Great to also see @liverpoolecho.co.uk shortlisted for regional news organisation of the year and for campaign of the year for our efforts to help save Zoe's Place baby hospice
Shortlist 2025 – Society of Editors
Society of Editors. Protecting the freedom of the news media
www.societyofeditors.org
September 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I am very chuffed to be shortlisted for regional journalist of the year at the Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards
Great to also see @liverpoolecho.co.uk shortlisted for regional news organisation of the year and for campaign of the year for our efforts to help save Zoe's Place baby hospice
Great to also see @liverpoolecho.co.uk shortlisted for regional news organisation of the year and for campaign of the year for our efforts to help save Zoe's Place baby hospice
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As the Prime Minister arrives in Merseyside today, the region’s diverse communities have a strong message for him - you must stand up for as against the rising tide of far right racism in the country
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
September 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
As the Prime Minister arrives in Merseyside today, the region’s diverse communities have a strong message for him - you must stand up for as against the rising tide of far right racism in the country
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Today the @liverpoolecho.co.uk hosted the Prime Minister and lots of school pupils from high schools across our region
The questions were really good and elicited some strong responses from the PM
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
The questions were really good and elicited some strong responses from the PM
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Keir Starmer grilled by Merseyside school pupils at ECHO office
The Prime Minister made a visit to the ECHO office in Liverpool to meet pupils from local schools as the Labour Party Conference gets under way in the city this weekend
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today the @liverpoolecho.co.uk hosted the Prime Minister and lots of school pupils from high schools across our region
The questions were really good and elicited some strong responses from the PM
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
The questions were really good and elicited some strong responses from the PM
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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He's EXTREMELY tetchy.
As my granny used to say: "To be a good liar, you need a good memory".
September 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
He's EXTREMELY tetchy.
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Nigel Farage just admitted he hasn't a clue how to do anything in government, which is why he needs people like Nadine Dorries. So they will be guided by one of the stupidest morons ever to hold public office - quite the sales pitch.
September 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Nigel Farage just admitted he hasn't a clue how to do anything in government, which is why he needs people like Nadine Dorries. So they will be guided by one of the stupidest morons ever to hold public office - quite the sales pitch.