@speedyhelen.bsky.social
Retired after 30+ years in NHS so can speak my mind now without fear of the sack. Proud to be an adopted Mancunian. I’m a European and support the abolition of the monarchy. I find myself being angry a lot these days
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I’m so sick of seeing Farage and co on TV all the bloody time. They now know that if thy hold a press conference on any day ending in a ‘y’, they will be given endless coverage and broadcasting hours. All this for a party that could fit all of its MPs into a hatchback car.
September 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I’m so sick of seeing Farage and co on TV all the bloody time. They now know that if thy hold a press conference on any day ending in a ‘y’, they will be given endless coverage and broadcasting hours. All this for a party that could fit all of its MPs into a hatchback car.
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MORNING ALL!
Today is the 9th anniversary of the Brexit vote.
How do we all think it’s gone so far?
Today is the 9th anniversary of the Brexit vote.
How do we all think it’s gone so far?
June 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
MORNING ALL!
Today is the 9th anniversary of the Brexit vote.
How do we all think it’s gone so far?
Today is the 9th anniversary of the Brexit vote.
How do we all think it’s gone so far?
So, Labour’s core support is in metropolitan areas which are the most ethnically diverse parts of the country - I’m just a daft northern woman but making speeches attacking immigrants and their supposed negative impact on this country (yeah right) sounds like not the best of ideas
May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
So, Labour’s core support is in metropolitan areas which are the most ethnically diverse parts of the country - I’m just a daft northern woman but making speeches attacking immigrants and their supposed negative impact on this country (yeah right) sounds like not the best of ideas
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As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
May 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
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Reform got 5 MPs at the GE, the Lib Dems got 72. So why the hell do Labour keep doing Reform Lite and not seeing the millions of us who want something different from the never ending macho, rule Britannia bollocks. Simple maths shows there are more of us in the centre/centre left than the right.
April 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Reform got 5 MPs at the GE, the Lib Dems got 72. So why the hell do Labour keep doing Reform Lite and not seeing the millions of us who want something different from the never ending macho, rule Britannia bollocks. Simple maths shows there are more of us in the centre/centre left than the right.
Even with the open goal of Reform infighting, Labour have today lost any slight chance they had of retaining Runcorn and Helsby. Not only are these proposed changes to benefits Tory and inhuman, they are a total vote loser in the sort of places where Labour can win. wtf are they thinking?
March 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Even with the open goal of Reform infighting, Labour have today lost any slight chance they had of retaining Runcorn and Helsby. Not only are these proposed changes to benefits Tory and inhuman, they are a total vote loser in the sort of places where Labour can win. wtf are they thinking?
What a disgraceful state of affairs
UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation.
Deindustrialization, austerity, low wages, profiteering, inequitable distribution of income take toll.
Poorest in West Midlands
worse off than counterparts in France, Malta, Slovenia.
Govts obsessed with the City neglect the rest.
Deindustrialization, austerity, low wages, profiteering, inequitable distribution of income take toll.
Poorest in West Midlands
worse off than counterparts in France, Malta, Slovenia.
Govts obsessed with the City neglect the rest.
UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds
Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Malta and Slovenia as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cuts
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
What a disgraceful state of affairs
Good to see Starmer finally grow a spine in supporting Ukraine. Unfortunately it just emphasises the utter shameless hypocrisy of supporting the Israeli government’s genocide in Gaza. C’mon Kier, I’m waiting….
March 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Good to see Starmer finally grow a spine in supporting Ukraine. Unfortunately it just emphasises the utter shameless hypocrisy of supporting the Israeli government’s genocide in Gaza. C’mon Kier, I’m waiting….
What a great show Gladiators is! Brilliant entertainment and tonight’s QF contenders were fabulous.
March 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
What a great show Gladiators is! Brilliant entertainment and tonight’s QF contenders were fabulous.
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Petition: Cancel Trump’s state visit
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Rollback on diversity policies ‘risks undoing decades of progress’, says Co-op
Well done the Co-op! Great to see a Manchester based business recognising the benefits of recruiting a diverse workforce
Well done the Co-op! Great to see a Manchester based business recognising the benefits of recruiting a diverse workforce
February 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Rollback on diversity policies ‘risks undoing decades of progress’, says Co-op
Well done the Co-op! Great to see a Manchester based business recognising the benefits of recruiting a diverse workforce
Well done the Co-op! Great to see a Manchester based business recognising the benefits of recruiting a diverse workforce
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🎖️ In the New Year Honours only 6% of higher awards went to people in the North
🎖️ Not a single person in the North East received one
🎖️ London & the South East saw 61% of the higher awards
Revealing analysis from @seanjcoughlan.bsky.social & @robertcuffe.bsky.social ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🎖️ Not a single person in the North East received one
🎖️ London & the South East saw 61% of the higher awards
Revealing analysis from @seanjcoughlan.bsky.social & @robertcuffe.bsky.social ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New Year Honours: Are top recipients too posh and too southern?
An analysis of those awarded the
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🎖️ In the New Year Honours only 6% of higher awards went to people in the North
🎖️ Not a single person in the North East received one
🎖️ London & the South East saw 61% of the higher awards
Revealing analysis from @seanjcoughlan.bsky.social & @robertcuffe.bsky.social ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🎖️ Not a single person in the North East received one
🎖️ London & the South East saw 61% of the higher awards
Revealing analysis from @seanjcoughlan.bsky.social & @robertcuffe.bsky.social ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
God United are so awful - should have stayed at home and watched Monty Don’s British Gardens!
February 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
God United are so awful - should have stayed at home and watched Monty Don’s British Gardens!
How is it that the Daily Star now has the most accurate political reporting of any British newspaper 👏👏👏
February 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
How is it that the Daily Star now has the most accurate political reporting of any British newspaper 👏👏👏
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Five years after we left, a new YouGov poll finds a grand total of 2% of voters think Brexit has had a very positive impact on the NHS.
January 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Five years after we left, a new YouGov poll finds a grand total of 2% of voters think Brexit has had a very positive impact on the NHS.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused of having head in the sand over cost of Brexit
PM urged for a radical rethink of Brexit to boost economic growth as it’s revealed government won’t calculate loss of the UK’s biggest market
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
PM urged for a radical rethink of Brexit to boost economic growth as it’s revealed government won’t calculate loss of the UK’s biggest market
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Starmer accused of having head in the sand over cost of Brexit
Exclusive: PM urged for a radical rethink of Brexit to boost economic growth as it’s revealed government won’t calculate loss of the UK’s biggest market
www.independent.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused of having head in the sand over cost of Brexit
PM urged for a radical rethink of Brexit to boost economic growth as it’s revealed government won’t calculate loss of the UK’s biggest market
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
PM urged for a radical rethink of Brexit to boost economic growth as it’s revealed government won’t calculate loss of the UK’s biggest market
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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@gavinesler.bsky.social encourage your followers to sign this petition. Let's force a parliamentary debate and start moving the mood in Westminster.
Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...
petition.parliament.uk
January 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
@gavinesler.bsky.social encourage your followers to sign this petition. Let's force a parliamentary debate and start moving the mood in Westminster.
Come on Manchester United - please sign a striker. Hojland and Zirkzee would struggle to hit a barn door with a banjo!
January 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Come on Manchester United - please sign a striker. Hojland and Zirkzee would struggle to hit a barn door with a banjo!
I was really touched by the lovely email I had from United Utilities suggesting ways I can cut my water bills - funny it didn’t mention they’re increasing my bill by over 20%
January 30, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I was really touched by the lovely email I had from United Utilities suggesting ways I can cut my water bills - funny it didn’t mention they’re increasing my bill by over 20%
Roman Abramovich may owe HMRC £1bn for unpaid taxes, analysis shows
Yeah but let’s have a crackdown on benefits for the sick and disabled…
Yeah but let’s have a crackdown on benefits for the sick and disabled…
January 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Roman Abramovich may owe HMRC £1bn for unpaid taxes, analysis shows
Yeah but let’s have a crackdown on benefits for the sick and disabled…
Yeah but let’s have a crackdown on benefits for the sick and disabled…
Sign this to reduce the risk of Musk and his ilk interfering in UK elections
🚨Let’s protect democracy by tightening the rules on political donations. Please sign this petition
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Tighten the rules on political donations
We want the government to:
Remove loopholes that allow wealthy foreign individuals to make donations into UK political parties (e.g. by funnelling through UK registered companies).
Cap all donations ...
petition.parliament.uk
January 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Sign this to reduce the risk of Musk and his ilk interfering in UK elections
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Royal Correspondent is the saddest job title ever. You're basically a professional sychophant.
January 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Royal Correspondent is the saddest job title ever. You're basically a professional sychophant.
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Think the Danes are making their feelings towards Trump pretty clear...
January 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Think the Danes are making their feelings towards Trump pretty clear...