James Long
@skateside.bsky.social
🌍 Bedford, UK
📆 August '84
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📆 August '84
🐈 Scout and Callie
💚 Green
🧔🏼♂️ he/him
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A fundraiser has been launched to cover the unexpected costs of her treatment...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #Charity #CatsProtection #Kitten
#Bedford #BedfordNews #Charity #CatsProtection #Kitten
Mocha the three-legged Bedford street kitten thriving after miracle recovery - Bedford Independent
Mocha, a five-week-old stray kitten found injured on the streets of Bedford, has had a leg amputated and is now recovering in foster care...
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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Feels good to have helped here, even if only a little
The neon lighting will be on for fewer hours after complaints were made at those in nearby Pilgrims House…
#Bedford #BedfordNews #TacoBell
#Bedford #BedfordNews #TacoBell
Taco Bell says they want to be "a considerate neighbour" and will reduce the brightness of sign - Bedford Independent
Taco Bell UK have responded after neon lighting for their new restaurant near Riverside Square in Bedford was heavily criticised...
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Feels good to have helped here, even if only a little
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Today in Brussels, the EU and the Palestinian Authority held the first meeting of the Palestine Donor Group.
The EU is the largest provider of external assistance to the Palestinian people. And a strong advocate for the two-state solution.
The EU is the largest provider of external assistance to the Palestinian people. And a strong advocate for the two-state solution.
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today in Brussels, the EU and the Palestinian Authority held the first meeting of the Palestine Donor Group.
The EU is the largest provider of external assistance to the Palestinian people. And a strong advocate for the two-state solution.
The EU is the largest provider of external assistance to the Palestinian people. And a strong advocate for the two-state solution.
People need to start recognising that anger is the only reasonable response
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
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Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
People need to start recognising that anger is the only reasonable response
"I did a bad thing but I felt bad about it" isn't much of a defence.
They all need to be able to aware in the mirror and say "in doing the right thing. This is necessary for the safety of our country. They deserve what they're going to get." If they struggle to do that, they need to vote it down
They all need to be able to aware in the mirror and say "in doing the right thing. This is necessary for the safety of our country. They deserve what they're going to get." If they struggle to do that, they need to vote it down
"Polanski was joined by many Labour MPs in opposing the government’s plans, although most of them are thought to be prepared to reluctantly support the measures."
What's the point of being in Labour?
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What's the point of being in Labour?
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Zack Polanski: "This is extreme, this is inhumane and it is a government of cowards."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-gove...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-gove...
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
"I did a bad thing but I felt bad about it" isn't much of a defence.
They all need to be able to aware in the mirror and say "in doing the right thing. This is necessary for the safety of our country. They deserve what they're going to get." If they struggle to do that, they need to vote it down
They all need to be able to aware in the mirror and say "in doing the right thing. This is necessary for the safety of our country. They deserve what they're going to get." If they struggle to do that, they need to vote it down
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Most asylum seekers arrive with their valuables long lost in bombed or abandoned homes, stolen, or sold to afford the dangerous clandestine passage to safety
The real thing of value to be snatched from refugees under these proposals is far more painful: their families & futures
Me, for @zeteo.com
The real thing of value to be snatched from refugees under these proposals is far more painful: their families & futures
Me, for @zeteo.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Most asylum seekers arrive with their valuables long lost in bombed or abandoned homes, stolen, or sold to afford the dangerous clandestine passage to safety
The real thing of value to be snatched from refugees under these proposals is far more painful: their families & futures
Me, for @zeteo.com
The real thing of value to be snatched from refugees under these proposals is far more painful: their families & futures
Me, for @zeteo.com
This would just be sickeningly cruel.
Just wilful performative cruelty that is entirely out of step with the majority of British people.
How many Labour MPs got into politics in order to vote for stealing jewellery off of people seeking refuge from war and persecution?
How many Labour MPs got into politics in order to vote for stealing jewellery off of people seeking refuge from war and persecution?
November 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This would just be sickeningly cruel.
You know that "Americans will use literally anything except the metric system" meme that we all laugh at because we all know how simple the metric system is?
Brits will try literally anything except safe and legal routes
Brits will try literally anything except safe and legal routes
This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
You know that "Americans will use literally anything except the metric system" meme that we all laugh at because we all know how simple the metric system is?
Brits will try literally anything except safe and legal routes
Brits will try literally anything except safe and legal routes
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It makes me wonder whether Prescott actually consulted the original source himself & doctored it or simply took dictation from someone else. A person, for example, who had helped insert a right-wing lobbyist who hadn’t done journalism for over 20 years into such a potentially important position…
The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It makes me wonder whether Prescott actually consulted the original source himself & doctored it or simply took dictation from someone else. A person, for example, who had helped insert a right-wing lobbyist who hadn’t done journalism for over 20 years into such a potentially important position…
Im sure that John Tizard (and Festus Akinbusoye before him) do/did a fine job, but for the life of me I wouldn't be able to tell you what that job was or why it needed to exist. I doubt I will miss the existence of a Police and Crime Commissioner
Plans suggest the role will be replaced either by an elected mayor, where one already exists, or by a new policing committee led by the local council leader...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #Policing #PoliceAndCrimeComissioner #PCC
#Bedford #BedfordNews #Policing #PoliceAndCrimeComissioner #PCC
Breaking news: Bedfordshire PCC role to be scrapped in national shake up of policing - Bedford Independent
The government will abolish Police and Crime Commissioners across England and Wales, replacing the role with elected mayors or council-led...
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Im sure that John Tizard (and Festus Akinbusoye before him) do/did a fine job, but for the life of me I wouldn't be able to tell you what that job was or why it needed to exist. I doubt I will miss the existence of a Police and Crime Commissioner
Yes, it always was - and still is - exactly this simple.
1. If they're working, they can pay their way, saving our country a fortune.
2. If the process is accelerated, people aren't left in limbo and housed at the tax payers expense
3. Removing the profit motive reduces cost
1. If they're working, they can pay their way, saving our country a fortune.
2. If the process is accelerated, people aren't left in limbo and housed at the tax payers expense
3. Removing the profit motive reduces cost
Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Yes, it always was - and still is - exactly this simple.
1. If they're working, they can pay their way, saving our country a fortune.
2. If the process is accelerated, people aren't left in limbo and housed at the tax payers expense
3. Removing the profit motive reduces cost
1. If they're working, they can pay their way, saving our country a fortune.
2. If the process is accelerated, people aren't left in limbo and housed at the tax payers expense
3. Removing the profit motive reduces cost
"I really don't know what he said at the end of that sentence and I don't think he know what he said either"
Trump: "For generations Miami has been a haven for those fleeing communist tyranny in South Africa. I mean, if you take a look at what's going on in parts of South Africa. Look at South Africa, what's going on. Look at South America, what's going on. You know, we have a G20 meeting in South Africa."
November 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"I really don't know what he said at the end of that sentence and I don't think he know what he said either"
Yay Bedford!!
🚨 Bedford Borough councillor Caroline White, who was elected as a Labour candidate, has joined the Green Party! ⚪️➡️🟢
She left Labour over the government's plans for gruesome welfare cuts.
Kempston Central and East is now Green. 💚
She left Labour over the government's plans for gruesome welfare cuts.
Kempston Central and East is now Green. 💚
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Yay Bedford!!
Donald Trump incited the January 6th riot as was obvious to anyone who saw it
I hear there’s an argument going on in the UK right now about whether or not Donald Trump incited the crowds to violence around January 6th. Apparently the BBC in a documentary showed edits of his speech that misrepresented what he said.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Donald Trump incited the January 6th riot as was obvious to anyone who saw it
Bedford getting better
💚 Great news for Bedford! 💚
Welcome to the Greens, Cllr Caroline White (Kempston Cent&E) a hardworking former Labour cllr who’s always stood up for fairness & local people.
Bedford Borough @greenparty.org.uk Group up to 4. The politics of hope keeps growing here in Bedford.
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Welcome to the Greens, Cllr Caroline White (Kempston Cent&E) a hardworking former Labour cllr who’s always stood up for fairness & local people.
Bedford Borough @greenparty.org.uk Group up to 4. The politics of hope keeps growing here in Bedford.
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Bedford getting better
It Was Always About the "Right" Politics in Video Games | Unpacked
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November 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I genuinely don't know if he's delusional or everyone's lying to him - neither would surprise me
Trump: "I have the best numbers for any president in many years. Any president. And I would say if you read it, it's pretty clear I'm not allowed to run. It's too bad."
(Trump's approval rating is currently at a historic low, even for him, so no, his numbers are not the "best")
(Trump's approval rating is currently at a historic low, even for him, so no, his numbers are not the "best")
October 30, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I genuinely don't know if he's delusional or everyone's lying to him - neither would surprise me
The law of Trump is simple: the law only applies to his enemies
Here's the article
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/p...
Here's the article
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/p...
October 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The law of Trump is simple: the law only applies to his enemies
Here's the article
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/p...
Here's the article
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/p...
Just as a reminder: if this concerns you, you're suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome"
People should not act surprised, especially the right wing and anyone who voted for Trump.
We warned them. They did not listen. And now they choose to forget.
Don't let them.
We warned them. They did not listen. And now they choose to forget.
Don't let them.
October 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Just as a reminder: if this concerns you, you're suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome"
I home improvemented
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I home improvemented
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Just a gentle reminder why my old man and my grandad went to war.
October 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Just a gentle reminder why my old man and my grandad went to war.
I've always wondered why Reform UK hates British culture so much. They use the word "DOGE" but that's the American term - the British term is "austerity" - why don't they use the British terms, why do they use a foreign one?
October 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I've always wondered why Reform UK hates British culture so much. They use the word "DOGE" but that's the American term - the British term is "austerity" - why don't they use the British terms, why do they use a foreign one?
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October 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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I'd add to this: after becoming a member, look for ways you can help out. Meet up with local Greens, deliver leaflets, knock on doors, help get Green councillors elected, help get a Green MP elected. With your help, we can build on the hope we're feeling and make a better country 💚
If you're left leaning and haven't really considered the Green party before, there's some serious momentum behind them right now. They could actually make a difference. I became a member about a year ago.
Think about it, at least
Think about it, at least
We see you Zack Polanski 👀
October 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I'd add to this: after becoming a member, look for ways you can help out. Meet up with local Greens, deliver leaflets, knock on doors, help get Green councillors elected, help get a Green MP elected. With your help, we can build on the hope we're feeling and make a better country 💚