sjcp
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Reading, sleeping, or playing with cats. Occasional forays to the cinema or concerts. Unpaid carer to OH for 30 years this year. 📚 😴 🐈 🎥 🎶
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December 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Much of the £10.9bn UK Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.
Lack of checks on Eat Out, Bounce back loans, furlough support & more.
£13.6bn spent on 38bn PPE items, 11bn unused. £10bn loss from over-ordering, £324m fraud.
Organized looting. Will anyone be held to account?
Lack of checks on Eat Out, Bounce back loans, furlough support & more.
£13.6bn spent on 38bn PPE items, 11bn unused. £10bn loss from over-ordering, £324m fraud.
Organized looting. Will anyone be held to account?
Covid scheme fraud hit almost £11bn but much 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Much of the £10.9bn UK Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.
Lack of checks on Eat Out, Bounce back loans, furlough support & more.
£13.6bn spent on 38bn PPE items, 11bn unused. £10bn loss from over-ordering, £324m fraud.
Organized looting. Will anyone be held to account?
Lack of checks on Eat Out, Bounce back loans, furlough support & more.
£13.6bn spent on 38bn PPE items, 11bn unused. £10bn loss from over-ordering, £324m fraud.
Organized looting. Will anyone be held to account?
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All over my FB people talking about their bad experiences with shingles vax and dissuading each other from getting it! We need to give people real info on how to mitigate the symtoms caused by vaccines because vaccines are always better than meeting a virus unprepared. Yet drs aren't coaching ppl
December 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
All over my FB people talking about their bad experiences with shingles vax and dissuading each other from getting it! We need to give people real info on how to mitigate the symtoms caused by vaccines because vaccines are always better than meeting a virus unprepared. Yet drs aren't coaching ppl
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December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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This would be a good idea
There should be a two year residency in the constituency qualification before being able to stand as MP
December 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
This would be a good idea
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1) Impose massive tariffs on China
2) China retaliates by ending its soybean imports
3) Cut deal w/ China so they'll buy our soybeans
4) China buys only 20%, so far, of what it agreed to purchase
5) Offer $12 billion to US farmers so they don't go bankrupt
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
2) China retaliates by ending its soybean imports
3) Cut deal w/ China so they'll buy our soybeans
4) China buys only 20%, so far, of what it agreed to purchase
5) Offer $12 billion to US farmers so they don't go bankrupt
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump to Unveil $12 Billion Bailout for Farmers
The financial aid comes as the agriculture sector grapples with the fallout from the president’s tariffs.
www.wsj.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
1) Impose massive tariffs on China
2) China retaliates by ending its soybean imports
3) Cut deal w/ China so they'll buy our soybeans
4) China buys only 20%, so far, of what it agreed to purchase
5) Offer $12 billion to US farmers so they don't go bankrupt
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
2) China retaliates by ending its soybean imports
3) Cut deal w/ China so they'll buy our soybeans
4) China buys only 20%, so far, of what it agreed to purchase
5) Offer $12 billion to US farmers so they don't go bankrupt
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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COVID-19 may accelerate vascular ageing, especially in women and people with Long Covid.
This growing concern needs more awareness.
Details here: shh-uk.org/?p=35296&...
#LongCovid #longcovidawareness #WomenHealth #PublicHealth
This growing concern needs more awareness.
Details here: shh-uk.org/?p=35296&...
#LongCovid #longcovidawareness #WomenHealth #PublicHealth
December 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
COVID-19 may accelerate vascular ageing, especially in women and people with Long Covid.
This growing concern needs more awareness.
Details here: shh-uk.org/?p=35296&...
#LongCovid #longcovidawareness #WomenHealth #PublicHealth
This growing concern needs more awareness.
Details here: shh-uk.org/?p=35296&...
#LongCovid #longcovidawareness #WomenHealth #PublicHealth
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More than that, his crew threatened to open fire on the murderers. He rescued civilians, returned to base to refuel, flew back, and rescued more civilians. Then he denounced the crimes to his HQ.
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
December 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
More than that, his crew threatened to open fire on the murderers. He rescued civilians, returned to base to refuel, flew back, and rescued more civilians. Then he denounced the crimes to his HQ.
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
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December 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Morning all.
If you remember #Peoptog from Guy and James, this star-studded #Resilience pod from Prof @lucygobag.bsky.social is 30 mins well spent.
#TheFall
#YELLOWHAMMER
Cc @quilterdown.bsky.social @dimozz.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
If you remember #Peoptog from Guy and James, this star-studded #Resilience pod from Prof @lucygobag.bsky.social is 30 mins well spent.
#TheFall
#YELLOWHAMMER
Cc @quilterdown.bsky.social @dimozz.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Currently - Are You Ready? - BBC Sounds
Lucy Easthope is on a mission to find out how we can become better prepared.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Morning all.
If you remember #Peoptog from Guy and James, this star-studded #Resilience pod from Prof @lucygobag.bsky.social is 30 mins well spent.
#TheFall
#YELLOWHAMMER
Cc @quilterdown.bsky.social @dimozz.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
If you remember #Peoptog from Guy and James, this star-studded #Resilience pod from Prof @lucygobag.bsky.social is 30 mins well spent.
#TheFall
#YELLOWHAMMER
Cc @quilterdown.bsky.social @dimozz.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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I love footballball but FIFA and Fascism is simply not worth it. I will not go to America or watch the games on Telly. I will #boycottTheWorldCup money makers.
December 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I love footballball but FIFA and Fascism is simply not worth it. I will not go to America or watch the games on Telly. I will #boycottTheWorldCup money makers.
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Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
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The 🇺🇸 Deputy Secretary of State has today made your choice as a European very clear:
1️⃣Live in a vassal state of either America or Russia
2️⃣Live in a united federal EU
Which do you choose?
www.TheOwnedContinent.eu
1️⃣Live in a vassal state of either America or Russia
2️⃣Live in a united federal EU
Which do you choose?
www.TheOwnedContinent.eu
December 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The 🇺🇸 Deputy Secretary of State has today made your choice as a European very clear:
1️⃣Live in a vassal state of either America or Russia
2️⃣Live in a united federal EU
Which do you choose?
www.TheOwnedContinent.eu
1️⃣Live in a vassal state of either America or Russia
2️⃣Live in a united federal EU
Which do you choose?
www.TheOwnedContinent.eu
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As Israel have been allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the UK must follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands and boycott the competition.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
As Israel have been allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the UK must follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands and boycott the competition.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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The tech oligarchs are the most organised, determined anti democratic force we’ve seen this side of World War II
For way too long this has been ignored, elided and under estimated
What someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time
For way too long this has been ignored, elided and under estimated
What someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The tech oligarchs are the most organised, determined anti democratic force we’ve seen this side of World War II
For way too long this has been ignored, elided and under estimated
What someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time
For way too long this has been ignored, elided and under estimated
What someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time
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December 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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'In the winter garden' - my favourite geometric garden aerial that I've ever done! I don't remember if I shared it here or not yet - it has camellia bushes in the centre and beds of winter heather and hellebore :) the geometric landscapes are always more challenging and I love that! #embroidery
December 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
'In the winter garden' - my favourite geometric garden aerial that I've ever done! I don't remember if I shared it here or not yet - it has camellia bushes in the centre and beds of winter heather and hellebore :) the geometric landscapes are always more challenging and I love that! #embroidery
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COVID Shots Tied to a Lower Risk of Death From Any Cause www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
COVID Shots Tied to a Lower Risk of Death From Any Cause
Advantage held even after removing coronavirus-related deaths from the mix
www.medpagetoday.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
COVID Shots Tied to a Lower Risk of Death From Any Cause www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
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🎉 Our crowdfunder is close to a quarter of a million pounds from thousands of donors.
💚 For a party that will lower bills, tax billionaires, fund the NHS, defend migrant workers and tackle the climate crisis!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
💚 For a party that will lower bills, tax billionaires, fund the NHS, defend migrant workers and tackle the climate crisis!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here: help us deliver it
Hope is here. In just 5 hours, we hit our £100,000 target. We're upping our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🎉 Our crowdfunder is close to a quarter of a million pounds from thousands of donors.
💚 For a party that will lower bills, tax billionaires, fund the NHS, defend migrant workers and tackle the climate crisis!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
💚 For a party that will lower bills, tax billionaires, fund the NHS, defend migrant workers and tackle the climate crisis!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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An elegant and splendlidly contemptuous swatting of the horribly contemptible and profoundly dishonest Farage - and a very good dig at Farage's Trumpian "lowest grade presenter" jibe at Ms Barnett for skewering him so effectively.
Well done, Alan Rusbridger!
Well done, Alan Rusbridger!
“Je suis Bernard Manning,” claims Nigel Farage. And so he is. But not quite in the way he meant. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/uki...
Farage’s attack on the BBC tells us who he really is
His response to allegations of racist behaviour reveals more than we could have guessed—and why the Beeb needs to protect itself
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
An elegant and splendlidly contemptuous swatting of the horribly contemptible and profoundly dishonest Farage - and a very good dig at Farage's Trumpian "lowest grade presenter" jibe at Ms Barnett for skewering him so effectively.
Well done, Alan Rusbridger!
Well done, Alan Rusbridger!
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I've just become the first ever recipient of the Birdseye Peas Prize. God Bless me!
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I've just become the first ever recipient of the Birdseye Peas Prize. God Bless me!
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I literally thought Trump's new FIFA Peace Prize was a dude crying into his hands.
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I literally thought Trump's new FIFA Peace Prize was a dude crying into his hands.
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Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.