Slateloose
@slateloose.bsky.social
Grown up Socialist, Housing Activist, Chair of the Campaign to Save the Seven Sisters, Kitchen Designer. Lover of good food, good Movies and Tv, Travel but don’t do enough, Current Affairs and Politics. Long standing Manchester United Season Ticket Holder.
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Nov 5th Firework Night
A meeting of the Task Force, there to find ways to source ££ to Refurb College Bank
Yet RBH wants demolition & is trying to scare residents to move off the Estate
We were there!
We will continue to Fight for Our Homes!
'Whose Homes?'
'OUR HOMES!'
'Whose Homes?'
'OUR HOMES!'
A meeting of the Task Force, there to find ways to source ££ to Refurb College Bank
Yet RBH wants demolition & is trying to scare residents to move off the Estate
We were there!
We will continue to Fight for Our Homes!
'Whose Homes?'
'OUR HOMES!'
'Whose Homes?'
'OUR HOMES!'
November 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Nov 5th Firework Night
A meeting of the Task Force, there to find ways to source ££ to Refurb College Bank
Yet RBH wants demolition & is trying to scare residents to move off the Estate
We were there!
We will continue to Fight for Our Homes!
'Whose Homes?'
'OUR HOMES!'
'Whose Homes?'
'OUR HOMES!'
A meeting of the Task Force, there to find ways to source ££ to Refurb College Bank
Yet RBH wants demolition & is trying to scare residents to move off the Estate
We were there!
We will continue to Fight for Our Homes!
'Whose Homes?'
'OUR HOMES!'
'Whose Homes?'
'OUR HOMES!'
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Despite previous promises to rewild Falinge Common, @rbhhomes.bsky.social are planning to mow it this week.
This will destroy habitats, and kill essential pollinators.
It will also remove much needed protection from noise and pollution coming from the busy road.
#Rewild #Nature #Bees #Birds
This will destroy habitats, and kill essential pollinators.
It will also remove much needed protection from noise and pollution coming from the busy road.
#Rewild #Nature #Bees #Birds
August 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Despite previous promises to rewild Falinge Common, @rbhhomes.bsky.social are planning to mow it this week.
This will destroy habitats, and kill essential pollinators.
It will also remove much needed protection from noise and pollution coming from the busy road.
#Rewild #Nature #Bees #Birds
This will destroy habitats, and kill essential pollinators.
It will also remove much needed protection from noise and pollution coming from the busy road.
#Rewild #Nature #Bees #Birds
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These beautiful pollinator attracting wildflowers are not on College Bank but why shouldn't they bee🐝🐞🦋
So much potential for wildlife and wellbeing
@triciaayr.bsky.social
@slateloose.bsky.social
So much potential for wildlife and wellbeing
@triciaayr.bsky.social
@slateloose.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
These beautiful pollinator attracting wildflowers are not on College Bank but why shouldn't they bee🐝🐞🦋
So much potential for wildlife and wellbeing
@triciaayr.bsky.social
@slateloose.bsky.social
So much potential for wildlife and wellbeing
@triciaayr.bsky.social
@slateloose.bsky.social
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Imagine a home so well insulated, your winter heating bill drops by 60%. A home that stays cool in summer, warm in winter, and saves you money every single day.
#HealthyHomes #SustainableLiving #BetterBuildings #CostOfLiving #BankHoliday #Passivehouse #MondayMotivation
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#HealthyHomes #SustainableLiving #BetterBuildings #CostOfLiving #BankHoliday #Passivehouse #MondayMotivation
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May 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Imagine a home so well insulated, your winter heating bill drops by 60%. A home that stays cool in summer, warm in winter, and saves you money every single day.
#HealthyHomes #SustainableLiving #BetterBuildings #CostOfLiving #BankHoliday #Passivehouse #MondayMotivation
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#HealthyHomes #SustainableLiving #BetterBuildings #CostOfLiving #BankHoliday #Passivehouse #MondayMotivation
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Lovely that some areas of grass on College Bank seem to have been left to allow the flowers & wildlife to thrive.
Hope this is the start of a #NoMowSummer
It's good to have a mix of lawn & mini-meadow #Mowsaic
@triciaayr.bsky.social
@slateloose.bsky.social
@lowerfalinge.bsky.social
Hope this is the start of a #NoMowSummer
It's good to have a mix of lawn & mini-meadow #Mowsaic
@triciaayr.bsky.social
@slateloose.bsky.social
@lowerfalinge.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Lovely that some areas of grass on College Bank seem to have been left to allow the flowers & wildlife to thrive.
Hope this is the start of a #NoMowSummer
It's good to have a mix of lawn & mini-meadow #Mowsaic
@triciaayr.bsky.social
@slateloose.bsky.social
@lowerfalinge.bsky.social
Hope this is the start of a #NoMowSummer
It's good to have a mix of lawn & mini-meadow #Mowsaic
@triciaayr.bsky.social
@slateloose.bsky.social
@lowerfalinge.bsky.social
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🚈 Going to work on the bus or tram? 🚌
Today is a huge upgrade to how you can pay on the #BeeNetwork. From today you can use your payment card to tap in and the system will automatically cap how much you pay at the cheapest fare - even if you swap buses or hop on a tram.
Today is a huge upgrade to how you can pay on the #BeeNetwork. From today you can use your payment card to tap in and the system will automatically cap how much you pay at the cheapest fare - even if you swap buses or hop on a tram.
March 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🚈 Going to work on the bus or tram? 🚌
Today is a huge upgrade to how you can pay on the #BeeNetwork. From today you can use your payment card to tap in and the system will automatically cap how much you pay at the cheapest fare - even if you swap buses or hop on a tram.
Today is a huge upgrade to how you can pay on the #BeeNetwork. From today you can use your payment card to tap in and the system will automatically cap how much you pay at the cheapest fare - even if you swap buses or hop on a tram.
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College Bank Campaign Meeting
Seven Sisters doing it in style with Afternoon Tea 🍵 🍰
Great vibe
Going strong
#FindtheFunds
#SavetheSevenSisters
@paulwaughmp.bsky.social
@tombesford.bsky.social
@triciaayr.bsky.social
Seven Sisters doing it in style with Afternoon Tea 🍵 🍰
Great vibe
Going strong
#FindtheFunds
#SavetheSevenSisters
@paulwaughmp.bsky.social
@tombesford.bsky.social
@triciaayr.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
College Bank Campaign Meeting
Seven Sisters doing it in style with Afternoon Tea 🍵 🍰
Great vibe
Going strong
#FindtheFunds
#SavetheSevenSisters
@paulwaughmp.bsky.social
@tombesford.bsky.social
@triciaayr.bsky.social
Seven Sisters doing it in style with Afternoon Tea 🍵 🍰
Great vibe
Going strong
#FindtheFunds
#SavetheSevenSisters
@paulwaughmp.bsky.social
@tombesford.bsky.social
@triciaayr.bsky.social
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“After just a few weeks in the White House, the self-appointed peace-giver has stoked war, accelerated the nuclear arms race and alienated US allies”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The honeymoon is over for Trump, whose every unwitting misstep brings chaos and strife | Simon Tisdall
After just a few weeks in the White House, the self-appointed peace-giver has stoked war, accelerated the nuclear arms race and alienated US allies
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
“After just a few weeks in the White House, the self-appointed peace-giver has stoked war, accelerated the nuclear arms race and alienated US allies”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Voters in ALL Reform constituencies prefer closer ties with EU over US
When asked if the UK should prioritise trade with the EU or US, all constituencies - even Reform ones - backed Europe
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
When asked if the UK should prioritise trade with the EU or US, all constituencies - even Reform ones - backed Europe
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
Voters in ALL Reform constituencies prefer closer ties with EU over US
When asked if the UK should prioritise trade with the EU or US, all constituencies - even Reform ones - backed Europe.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Voters in ALL Reform constituencies prefer closer ties with EU over US
When asked if the UK should prioritise trade with the EU or US, all constituencies - even Reform ones - backed Europe
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
When asked if the UK should prioritise trade with the EU or US, all constituencies - even Reform ones - backed Europe
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...
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We will remember them. May our memories of them be a blessing, and a lesson for future generations.
January 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
We will remember them. May our memories of them be a blessing, and a lesson for future generations.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Hard to overstate how catastrophic this is for global public health. The WHO has helped saved literally millions of lives, particularly those of children, from malnutrition, malaria, TB, HIV etc. Pure callous disregard for vulnerable humanity from Trump - as expected.
President Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization, a move that public health experts say will undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic. nyti.ms/4hilymo
Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization
Public health experts say U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. would undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.
nyti.ms
January 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Hard to overstate how catastrophic this is for global public health. The WHO has helped saved literally millions of lives, particularly those of children, from malnutrition, malaria, TB, HIV etc. Pure callous disregard for vulnerable humanity from Trump - as expected.
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“Trump’s Return Must Be a Turning Point for the UK to Stop Pandering to America and Forge a Brighter Future With Europe. Trump is taking the US in a dark direction and we must not let ourselves be dragged along with him” argues @carladenyer.bsky.social👏
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/21/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/21/t...
Trump’s Return Must Be a Turning Point for the UK to Stop Pandering to America and Forge a Brighter Future With Europe
Trump is taking the US in a dark direction and we must not let ourselves be dragged along with him, argues Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer
bylinetimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
“Trump’s Return Must Be a Turning Point for the UK to Stop Pandering to America and Forge a Brighter Future With Europe. Trump is taking the US in a dark direction and we must not let ourselves be dragged along with him” argues @carladenyer.bsky.social👏
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/21/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/21/t...
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“We will get waiting times down to 18 weeks in the NHS. Hundreds of residents across Heywood and Middleton North are stuck on the record long waiting lists inherited by the Labour Government at huge cost to their health and wellbeing.
https://buff.ly/3WPYgwL
https://buff.ly/3WPYgwL
PM sets out plan to end waiting list backlogs through millions more appointments
Millions of patients will be able to access more appointments closer to home and get the treatment they need faster under a new plan to tackle hospital backlogs.
www.gov.uk
January 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“We will get waiting times down to 18 weeks in the NHS. Hundreds of residents across Heywood and Middleton North are stuck on the record long waiting lists inherited by the Labour Government at huge cost to their health and wellbeing.
https://buff.ly/3WPYgwL
https://buff.ly/3WPYgwL
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The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
January 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!
Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!
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The Deputy Prime Minister has pledged to “make work pay in Scotland” as figures revealed parts of the country could see the biggest boost to their employment than anywhere else in the UK
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-g...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-g...
Rayner pledges to ‘make work pay’ in Scotland ahead of visit to Glasgow
Research by the UK Government found workers in central Scotland will see the biggest boost to their wages as a result of the Employment Rights Bill.
www.independent.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The Deputy Prime Minister has pledged to “make work pay in Scotland” as figures revealed parts of the country could see the biggest boost to their employment than anywhere else in the UK
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-g...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-g...
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EU considers legal action against Musk over election interference. It’s about time
Fears tech multi-billionaire is attempting to embolden far-Right ahead of German elections
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
Fears tech multi-billionaire is attempting to embolden far-Right ahead of German elections
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
EU considers legal action against Musk over election interference
Fears tech multi-billionaire is attempting to embolden far-Right ahead of German elections
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
EU considers legal action against Musk over election interference. It’s about time
Fears tech multi-billionaire is attempting to embolden far-Right ahead of German elections
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
Fears tech multi-billionaire is attempting to embolden far-Right ahead of German elections
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
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Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister, has sold £19 MILLION in Meta shares
He has £21 MILLION left to sell
Genuine question
Is there any former major Cabinet Minister of any party whose political ambition has NOT been for personal financial benefit in the end?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
He has £21 MILLION left to sell
Genuine question
Is there any former major Cabinet Minister of any party whose political ambition has NOT been for personal financial benefit in the end?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Nick Clegg has sold almost $19m in Meta shares since joining Facebook in 2018
Former UK deputy prime minister, who still has about $21m worth, is leaving role as president of global affairs
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister, has sold £19 MILLION in Meta shares
He has £21 MILLION left to sell
Genuine question
Is there any former major Cabinet Minister of any party whose political ambition has NOT been for personal financial benefit in the end?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
He has £21 MILLION left to sell
Genuine question
Is there any former major Cabinet Minister of any party whose political ambition has NOT been for personal financial benefit in the end?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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As a disabled person who would no doubt be deemed too unskilled to be allowed to participate in such a community or more accurately, too unskilled to be worth being further exploited by my landlord, this whole idea is utterly, utterly horrifying.
#UKHousing
#UKHousing
So annoyed by this total BS I posted a reply. "The Bromford Deal" was pulled by Bromford themselves. It didn't work because it was a crap idea amidst a host of welfare conditionality. It's still a crap idea. paulitaylor.com/2024/12/16/r...
December 18, 2024 at 9:06 PM
As a disabled person who would no doubt be deemed too unskilled to be allowed to participate in such a community or more accurately, too unskilled to be worth being further exploited by my landlord, this whole idea is utterly, utterly horrifying.
#UKHousing
#UKHousing
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We went to the Town Hall for the Motion in favour of refurbishing College Bank & opposing demolition
It passed unanimously!!
THANKS to all the Councillors who spoke passionately about our Campaign & the desperate need for Social Housing 🙏
@tombesford.bsky.social
& colleagues
#Proud #Grateful
It passed unanimously!!
THANKS to all the Councillors who spoke passionately about our Campaign & the desperate need for Social Housing 🙏
@tombesford.bsky.social
& colleagues
#Proud #Grateful
December 19, 2024 at 7:37 AM
We went to the Town Hall for the Motion in favour of refurbishing College Bank & opposing demolition
It passed unanimously!!
THANKS to all the Councillors who spoke passionately about our Campaign & the desperate need for Social Housing 🙏
@tombesford.bsky.social
& colleagues
#Proud #Grateful
It passed unanimously!!
THANKS to all the Councillors who spoke passionately about our Campaign & the desperate need for Social Housing 🙏
@tombesford.bsky.social
& colleagues
#Proud #Grateful
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NEW: Govt has published outcome of consultation on ME and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Delivery plan due in March 2025 too.
After delays under the last govt, these are serious steps forward.
Many thanks to minister @GwynneMP.
gov.uk/government/con…
Delivery plan due in March 2025 too.
After delays under the last govt, these are serious steps forward.
Many thanks to minister @GwynneMP.
gov.uk/government/con…
https://gov.uk/government/con…
December 19, 2024 at 10:41 AM
NEW: Govt has published outcome of consultation on ME and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Delivery plan due in March 2025 too.
After delays under the last govt, these are serious steps forward.
Many thanks to minister @GwynneMP.
gov.uk/government/con…
Delivery plan due in March 2025 too.
After delays under the last govt, these are serious steps forward.
Many thanks to minister @GwynneMP.
gov.uk/government/con…
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Today Stephen Kinnock and I announce the biggest funding for hospices in a generation:
£100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology
£26 million grant for children and young people’s hospices
An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.
£100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology
£26 million grant for children and young people’s hospices
An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.
December 19, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Today Stephen Kinnock and I announce the biggest funding for hospices in a generation:
£100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology
£26 million grant for children and young people’s hospices
An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.
£100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology
£26 million grant for children and young people’s hospices
An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.
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College Bank has been suffering neglect & lack of maintenance
We asked for Quick Wins to start putting this right
See our before & after photos of a canopy repair
@tombesford.bsky.social
@paulwaughmp.bsky.social
We asked for Quick Wins to start putting this right
See our before & after photos of a canopy repair
@tombesford.bsky.social
@paulwaughmp.bsky.social
December 15, 2024 at 9:54 AM
College Bank has been suffering neglect & lack of maintenance
We asked for Quick Wins to start putting this right
See our before & after photos of a canopy repair
@tombesford.bsky.social
@paulwaughmp.bsky.social
We asked for Quick Wins to start putting this right
See our before & after photos of a canopy repair
@tombesford.bsky.social
@paulwaughmp.bsky.social
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social on Question Time, simply awesome and what a true Politician should sound like...
December 13, 2024 at 11:32 AM
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social on Question Time, simply awesome and what a true Politician should sound like...
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Blimey! The number of @bsky.app users just hit the 25 MILLION milestone!!! Let’s keep going, let’s make this the biggest social media platform on the planet & let’s send Elon Musk packing! 👏👏👏
December 13, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Blimey! The number of @bsky.app users just hit the 25 MILLION milestone!!! Let’s keep going, let’s make this the biggest social media platform on the planet & let’s send Elon Musk packing! 👏👏👏