Sharon C
@scrisp680.bsky.social
Former RE teacher, now political researcher. Wife, mum, friend. Follows Jesus. Bargain Hunt obsessive.
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You spectacularly generous people have raised £13k so far. We have a beyond-excited three year old likely to wake us at 5am, so it’s an early night here. I’ll have to catch up with the pix in the morning ♥️ #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
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Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
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December 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
You spectacularly generous people have raised £13k so far. We have a beyond-excited three year old likely to wake us at 5am, so it’s an early night here. I’ll have to catch up with the pix in the morning ♥️ #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
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A third of 16-18 year olds girls say in surveys that they experienced unwanted sexual touching at school. There are several hundred rapes reported in schools every year.
Dog-whistle and factually incorrect. Ladies, raise your hand if you were sexually assaulted by a boy at school? I’d wager this or a family member is most women’s first experience of sexual violence
December 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A third of 16-18 year olds girls say in surveys that they experienced unwanted sexual touching at school. There are several hundred rapes reported in schools every year.
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Liz Truss is back.
The short-lived UK prime minister and businessman Robert Tchenguiz are launching an ultra-exclusive club in London.
Truss and Tchenguiz are hoping to recruit 700 founding members — each paying £500,000. Find out more here: on.ft.com/493H1hI
The short-lived UK prime minister and businessman Robert Tchenguiz are launching an ultra-exclusive club in London.
Truss and Tchenguiz are hoping to recruit 700 founding members — each paying £500,000. Find out more here: on.ft.com/493H1hI
December 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Liz Truss is back.
The short-lived UK prime minister and businessman Robert Tchenguiz are launching an ultra-exclusive club in London.
Truss and Tchenguiz are hoping to recruit 700 founding members — each paying £500,000. Find out more here: on.ft.com/493H1hI
The short-lived UK prime minister and businessman Robert Tchenguiz are launching an ultra-exclusive club in London.
Truss and Tchenguiz are hoping to recruit 700 founding members — each paying £500,000. Find out more here: on.ft.com/493H1hI
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Opening a new font in the culture wars.
Reuters: ‘Trump admin expands DEI battle into Fonts! Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman in official communications, calling his predecessor Antony Blinken's decision to adopt Calibri a "wasteful" diversity move, per State Dept cable’
Reuters: ‘Trump admin expands DEI battle into Fonts! Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman in official communications, calling his predecessor Antony Blinken's decision to adopt Calibri a "wasteful" diversity move, per State Dept cable’
December 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Opening a new font in the culture wars.
Reuters: ‘Trump admin expands DEI battle into Fonts! Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman in official communications, calling his predecessor Antony Blinken's decision to adopt Calibri a "wasteful" diversity move, per State Dept cable’
Reuters: ‘Trump admin expands DEI battle into Fonts! Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman in official communications, calling his predecessor Antony Blinken's decision to adopt Calibri a "wasteful" diversity move, per State Dept cable’
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Today's 70% fall in net migration to 205,000 was not one of the six stories in BBC ten o'clock news.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today's 70% fall in net migration to 205,000 was not one of the six stories in BBC ten o'clock news.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
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*Kemi reading the bible*
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
November 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
*Kemi reading the bible*
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
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At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
English councils are planning to sell social clubs, sports centres and shopping arcades as they bet on a fire sale of assets to balance the books, according to a survey of local authorities.
The key cities group of councils, which represents second-tier cities in England, said 60% of councils were planning to sell assets to meet the escalating costs of adult and children’s social care. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
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Do keep thinking that much discussion about the failings of the BBC is in the same category as 'the bus doesn't stop in front of my house so all buses are rubbish'. The BBC has lots of problems, but problems in society won't be removed by removing the BBC.
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Do keep thinking that much discussion about the failings of the BBC is in the same category as 'the bus doesn't stop in front of my house so all buses are rubbish'. The BBC has lots of problems, but problems in society won't be removed by removing the BBC.
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Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
Gambling Commission may launch inquiry after finding potentially incriminating evidence hidden in documents, sources say
The Gambling Commission has demanded a UK bookmaker hand over a trove of financial documents after the company accidentally disclosed information suggesting it may be running an illegal offshore betting operation.
The Guardian understands that the company, which sponsors sporting events and boasts connections to high-profile figures in sport and politics, is the subject of early inquiries that could lead to a full-blown investigation. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
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I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
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If this is what happens when Reform runs a council, just imagine Farage running the country.
Care homes closed and vulnerable people abandoned.
We cannot let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
Care homes closed and vulnerable people abandoned.
We cannot let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
If this is what happens when Reform runs a council, just imagine Farage running the country.
Care homes closed and vulnerable people abandoned.
We cannot let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
Care homes closed and vulnerable people abandoned.
We cannot let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
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Outdated public notice rules mean many never see what's happening on their doorstep.
Our response to the Government’s consultation explains how changes would save money, improve access and strengthen local democracy...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #PublicNotices #LicensingReform #LocalDemocracy
Our response to the Government’s consultation explains how changes would save money, improve access and strengthen local democracy...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #PublicNotices #LicensingReform #LocalDemocracy
Public notices must move with the times: Bedford Independent’s response to proposed licensing changes - Bedford Independent
Bedford Independent responds to proposed licensing changes, urging reform so councils and businesses can cut costs and reach more...
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Outdated public notice rules mean many never see what's happening on their doorstep.
Our response to the Government’s consultation explains how changes would save money, improve access and strengthen local democracy...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #PublicNotices #LicensingReform #LocalDemocracy
Our response to the Government’s consultation explains how changes would save money, improve access and strengthen local democracy...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #PublicNotices #LicensingReform #LocalDemocracy
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No surprise that the party of no income tax, no VAT are fond of three-wheelers
Bring back three-wheeled cars for disabled drivers, Reform urges
Incredible …
www.thetimes.com/article/e8e5...
Incredible …
www.thetimes.com/article/e8e5...
Bring back three-wheeled cars for disabled drivers, Reform urges
The chief whip, Lee Anderson, suggests return of ‘Invacars’, which were withdrawn on safety grounds, as part of a replacement of the Motability scheme
www.thetimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
No surprise that the party of no income tax, no VAT are fond of three-wheelers
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"hi I'm calling about the 2 bed flat in St. Albans......is there any movement on the price?" www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1...
Check out this 2 bedroom apartment for sale on Rightmove
2 bedroom apartment for sale in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 for £44,650,000. Marketed by TK Property Group Ltd, Covering Manchester
www.rightmove.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
"hi I'm calling about the 2 bed flat in St. Albans......is there any movement on the price?" www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1...
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Babe, what's wrong, you haven't touched your remembrance day pizza
October 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Babe, what's wrong, you haven't touched your remembrance day pizza
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"For the government it’s quite mad to keep using X. It’s active participation in its own destruction and against its own interests. I cannot fathom the logic of doing it. It would be like a Reform government communicating entirely through the Guardian comments section." 👏 @samfr.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"For the government it’s quite mad to keep using X. It’s active participation in its own destruction and against its own interests. I cannot fathom the logic of doing it. It would be like a Reform government communicating entirely through the Guardian comments section." 👏 @samfr.bsky.social
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Politics UK: NEW: Nigel Farage’s partner Laure Ferrari is at the centre of a criminal probe in Belgium over alleged fraud involving EU funds at a Eurosceptic think tank she ran
[@thetimes]
[@thetimes]
October 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Politics UK: NEW: Nigel Farage’s partner Laure Ferrari is at the centre of a criminal probe in Belgium over alleged fraud involving EU funds at a Eurosceptic think tank she ran
[@thetimes]
[@thetimes]
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"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
October 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
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Every week when I get the bus to my parents' place I pass the turning to the almost-900k house and swimming pool Farage's girlfriend allegedly bought with cash - no mortgage - that he's repeatedly lied about. The press have now happily dropped the issue. I'm getting angrier about it by the day.
October 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Every week when I get the bus to my parents' place I pass the turning to the almost-900k house and swimming pool Farage's girlfriend allegedly bought with cash - no mortgage - that he's repeatedly lied about. The press have now happily dropped the issue. I'm getting angrier about it by the day.
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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
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Fact of the Day 💎
In 1905, the Cullinan diamond (3,106.75 carats) was sent from Johannesburg to London 'by ordinary registered post' at a cost of 3 shillings (£11.79 in today's money).
History does not record if it was left behind a bin on delivery.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
In 1905, the Cullinan diamond (3,106.75 carats) was sent from Johannesburg to London 'by ordinary registered post' at a cost of 3 shillings (£11.79 in today's money).
History does not record if it was left behind a bin on delivery.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
How King Charles' diamonds reveal Earth's deep secrets
The largest diamonds to feature in King Charles III's coronation may be pieces of the ancient ocean floor, which drifted down into the interior of our planet – then came back up.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Fact of the Day 💎
In 1905, the Cullinan diamond (3,106.75 carats) was sent from Johannesburg to London 'by ordinary registered post' at a cost of 3 shillings (£11.79 in today's money).
History does not record if it was left behind a bin on delivery.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
In 1905, the Cullinan diamond (3,106.75 carats) was sent from Johannesburg to London 'by ordinary registered post' at a cost of 3 shillings (£11.79 in today's money).
History does not record if it was left behind a bin on delivery.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...