Stuart Saunders 🏳️🌈🔸️
@stuarts1974.bsky.social
Bsc. Sociology graduate Teesside University. Politics left of centre Liberal Democrat party member. Yorkshire born and bred.
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ everyone have a good one x
December 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ everyone have a good one x
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The Muppet Christmas Carol 1992 classic stars Michael Caine and Kermit the Frog (Contains affiliate links)
Where to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol this Christmas
www.examinerlive.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Muppet Christmas Carol 1992 classic stars Michael Caine and Kermit the Frog (Contains affiliate links)
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Xmas socks early this year….
December 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Xmas socks early this year….
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U.S. pals:
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
December 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
U.S. pals:
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
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23,000. That's how many deaths can be blamed on Boris Johnson's chaotic Covid decisions and delays. Enough is enough, he must be stripped of his annual £115,000 handout. Sign the petition today: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/strip-Bo...
Sign the petition: Strip Boris Johnson of his annual former PM allowance
23,000. That's how many deaths can be blamed on Boris Johnson's chaotic Covid decisions and delays. Enough is enough, he must be stripped of his annual £115,000 handout. Sign the petition today:
act.38degrees.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
23,000. That's how many deaths can be blamed on Boris Johnson's chaotic Covid decisions and delays. Enough is enough, he must be stripped of his annual £115,000 handout. Sign the petition today: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/strip-Bo...
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John Major labels Brexit an ‘act of collective folly’
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
John Major labels Brexit an 'act of collective folly'
John Major has launched a devastating attack on Brexit, branding it an "act of collective folly."
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
John Major labels Brexit an ‘act of collective folly’
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
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‘I’ll die as a gay man’: LGBTQ+ rights in a time of war
‘I’ll die as a gay man’: LGBTQ+ rights in a time of war
Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ soldiers are coming out and demanding change for their community, but progress remains slow
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November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
‘I’ll die as a gay man’: LGBTQ+ rights in a time of war
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On this day in 1897 Nye Bevan, the founder of our NHS, was born in South Wales.
Today let's remind ourselves of the struggle to create our NHS and reinvigorate our determination to defend it 👏
Today let's remind ourselves of the struggle to create our NHS and reinvigorate our determination to defend it 👏
November 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
On this day in 1897 Nye Bevan, the founder of our NHS, was born in South Wales.
Today let's remind ourselves of the struggle to create our NHS and reinvigorate our determination to defend it 👏
Today let's remind ourselves of the struggle to create our NHS and reinvigorate our determination to defend it 👏
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Cassady’s named our pumpkin Spooky Jack this year. Kinda proud how it turned out 🖤
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Cassady’s named our pumpkin Spooky Jack this year. Kinda proud how it turned out 🖤
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Lots of good coverage of the reactions to Sarah Pochin’s miserable racist comments over the weekend.
I hope that colleagues in Parliament take every opportunity to ask the other Reform MPs if they agree with her, and to ask Nigel if he’s going to kick her out of the party.
I’ll be doing so.
I hope that colleagues in Parliament take every opportunity to ask the other Reform MPs if they agree with her, and to ask Nigel if he’s going to kick her out of the party.
I’ll be doing so.
October 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Lots of good coverage of the reactions to Sarah Pochin’s miserable racist comments over the weekend.
I hope that colleagues in Parliament take every opportunity to ask the other Reform MPs if they agree with her, and to ask Nigel if he’s going to kick her out of the party.
I’ll be doing so.
I hope that colleagues in Parliament take every opportunity to ask the other Reform MPs if they agree with her, and to ask Nigel if he’s going to kick her out of the party.
I’ll be doing so.
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Local government isn’t “boring bureaucracy.” It’s social care, housing, libraries, leisure centres, youth clubs. When these vanish, communities fracture – and people notice. When local government breaks, so does trust in politics itself.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
New report confirms local government crisis is growing
The Institute for Government’ annual review of the state of local government, published last week, paints an alarming picture
eastangliabylines.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Local government isn’t “boring bureaucracy.” It’s social care, housing, libraries, leisure centres, youth clubs. When these vanish, communities fracture – and people notice. When local government breaks, so does trust in politics itself.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
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The clocks will soon go back an hour - but households are being urged to act now
UK households told stock up on three 'must have' items before clocks go back
www.examinerlive.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The clocks will soon go back an hour - but households are being urged to act now
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"We’re not in this alone," said Max
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/max-...
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Max Balegde addresses ani-LGBTQ+ marches as touching moment with older lady sparks conversation (EXCLUSIVE)
Podcaster Max Balegde has opened up about a touching moment with an elderly woman amid a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ marches across the UK.
www.attitude.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"We’re not in this alone," said Max
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/max-...
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/max-...
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Spitting Image’s take on the beloved character as a cocaine-snorting party animal has sparked action from StudioCanal and Paddington and Company
Drug-fuelled Paddington Bear parody faces sticky legal battle
Spitting Image’s take on the beloved character as a cocaine-snorting party animal has sparked action from StudioCanal and Paddington and Company
www.thetimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Spitting Image’s take on the beloved character as a cocaine-snorting party animal has sparked action from StudioCanal and Paddington and Company
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18 October 1944 | A transport of 1,500 Jews deported from the Theresienstadt ghetto arrived at #Auschwitz. Among those murdered in gas chamber and crematorium III after the selection were three distinguished composers: Pavel Haas, Hans Krása, and Viktor Ullmann.
October 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
18 October 1944 | A transport of 1,500 Jews deported from the Theresienstadt ghetto arrived at #Auschwitz. Among those murdered in gas chamber and crematorium III after the selection were three distinguished composers: Pavel Haas, Hans Krása, and Viktor Ullmann.
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It's Pride Month 2025 - wherever you are, we hope you have a safe one. 🧡🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
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People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
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June 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
It's Pride Month 2025 - wherever you are, we hope you have a safe one. 🧡🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
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People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
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On the 7th of June, 1954, Alan Turing died. He was discovered the following day. His birthday would have been the 23rd of June. He had opted for chemical castration following his conviction for homsexuality and indecency.
Now, of course, we celebrate June as Pride Month.
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Now, of course, we celebrate June as Pride Month.
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June 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
On the 7th of June, 1954, Alan Turing died. He was discovered the following day. His birthday would have been the 23rd of June. He had opted for chemical castration following his conviction for homsexuality and indecency.
Now, of course, we celebrate June as Pride Month.
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Now, of course, we celebrate June as Pride Month.
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If you were part of the fight to get same sex marriage passed – thank you, from all of us! 🌈
July 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
If you were part of the fight to get same sex marriage passed – thank you, from all of us! 🌈
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Today we celebrate 12 years since the @libdems.org.uk passed the Same Sex Marriage Act, with some lovely photos of our married and engaged Plus members.
Including our Chair, Charley, who’s getting married in October, and our Honorary Vice President, Adrian, who celebrates their 10th anniversary.
Including our Chair, Charley, who’s getting married in October, and our Honorary Vice President, Adrian, who celebrates their 10th anniversary.
July 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Today we celebrate 12 years since the @libdems.org.uk passed the Same Sex Marriage Act, with some lovely photos of our married and engaged Plus members.
Including our Chair, Charley, who’s getting married in October, and our Honorary Vice President, Adrian, who celebrates their 10th anniversary.
Including our Chair, Charley, who’s getting married in October, and our Honorary Vice President, Adrian, who celebrates their 10th anniversary.
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The ECHR is a British creation that protects all.
It's shocking that other parties such as the Tories and Reform talk about leaving it, rewriting it or watering it down, Liberal Democrats stand firm
It's shocking that other parties such as the Tories and Reform talk about leaving it, rewriting it or watering it down, Liberal Democrats stand firm
September 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The ECHR is a British creation that protects all.
It's shocking that other parties such as the Tories and Reform talk about leaving it, rewriting it or watering it down, Liberal Democrats stand firm
It's shocking that other parties such as the Tories and Reform talk about leaving it, rewriting it or watering it down, Liberal Democrats stand firm
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Thank you, Tom - you're quite right. Thank you for all your work as the Lib Dem MP on the Joint Committee on Human Rights. 🧡
The Council of Europe has warned that the UK gov’s treatment of trans people may breach human rights law.
This must be a wake up call.
We’ve seen an increase in hostility towards trans in recent years.
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, & respect - that includes trans people.
This must be a wake up call.
We’ve seen an increase in hostility towards trans in recent years.
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, & respect - that includes trans people.
October 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Thank you, Tom - you're quite right. Thank you for all your work as the Lib Dem MP on the Joint Committee on Human Rights. 🧡
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Bumi the 1-year-old rockhopper penguin played during a bubble enrichment activity at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Southern rockhopper penguins, like Bumi, are listed as a vulnerable species by the World Wildlife Fund.
Southern rockhopper penguins, like Bumi, are listed as a vulnerable species by the World Wildlife Fund.
October 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Bumi the 1-year-old rockhopper penguin played during a bubble enrichment activity at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Southern rockhopper penguins, like Bumi, are listed as a vulnerable species by the World Wildlife Fund.
Southern rockhopper penguins, like Bumi, are listed as a vulnerable species by the World Wildlife Fund.
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The feature I wrote on my new book is in the October issue of BBC History Magazine, out now! @historyextra.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thestolencrown #elizabethi #tudors #stuarts
September 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The feature I wrote on my new book is in the October issue of BBC History Magazine, out now! @historyextra.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thestolencrown #elizabethi #tudors #stuarts