Mandy from Bedford
@tolstoykarenina.bsky.social
Pro-Europe. Anti-Tory/Reform. Act on climate. Women's rights. Interests: Literature, Philosophy, Art. #FBPE
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Kemi Badenoch has the brain power, inexperience, audacity, and cluelessness of the least able child in a class of 12-year-olds.
The one who always has to answer back but doesn't know what she's talking about.
#KemiBadenoch #PMQs
The one who always has to answer back but doesn't know what she's talking about.
#KemiBadenoch #PMQs
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Ffs, Cooper! Stop trying to be Reform! Their people will never vote for you. Meanwhile people like me are deserting you in droves for the Lib Dems and Greens.
And can we stop talking about immigration all the fucking time!
And can we stop talking about immigration all the fucking time!
May 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Ffs, Cooper! Stop trying to be Reform! Their people will never vote for you. Meanwhile people like me are deserting you in droves for the Lib Dems and Greens.
And can we stop talking about immigration all the fucking time!
And can we stop talking about immigration all the fucking time!
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David Tennant, "Keir Starmer talking at the VE Day commemoration event said: we owe the veterans that can never be fully repaid"
"He could start by giving them back the Winter Fuel Allowance" #HIGNFY
"He could start by giving them back the Winter Fuel Allowance" #HIGNFY
May 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
David Tennant, "Keir Starmer talking at the VE Day commemoration event said: we owe the veterans that can never be fully repaid"
"He could start by giving them back the Winter Fuel Allowance" #HIGNFY
"He could start by giving them back the Winter Fuel Allowance" #HIGNFY
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🚨BREAKING
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Work ban forcing 10% of UK female asylum seekers into sex work
Research also finds many trapped in abusive relationships and unable to afford sanitary products and other basics
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🚨BREAKING
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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On VE Day, we remember and give thanks to those who stood up to fascism, fought for those who could not fight for themselves, and fought for responsible free speech. They gave their lives so we could all live in a freer, fairer world. We will never forget.
May 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM
On VE Day, we remember and give thanks to those who stood up to fascism, fought for those who could not fight for themselves, and fought for responsible free speech. They gave their lives so we could all live in a freer, fairer world. We will never forget.
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This is blood on their hands. Sign the petition. 🔗 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
🩸 Badgers are being shot, trapped, and left to die for nothing. The science is clear—this cull doesn't work.
🩸 Badgers are being shot, trapped, and left to die for nothing. The science is clear—this cull doesn't work.
April 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This is blood on their hands. Sign the petition. 🔗 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
🩸 Badgers are being shot, trapped, and left to die for nothing. The science is clear—this cull doesn't work.
🩸 Badgers are being shot, trapped, and left to die for nothing. The science is clear—this cull doesn't work.
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💥 NEW POLLING by @tuc.org.uk reveals TWO in THREE Brits back a closer relationship with the EU.
It's clear the public want Starmer to prioritise our relationship with our closest and biggest trading partners, the European Union, not a hostile US.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
It's clear the public want Starmer to prioritise our relationship with our closest and biggest trading partners, the European Union, not a hostile US.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Starmer under pressure from biggest backers to unpick Brexit after Trump tariffs
As the prime minister grapples with the US trade tariffs, trade unions and business groups are pushing him to negotiate closer ties with the EU
www.independent.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
💥 NEW POLLING by @tuc.org.uk reveals TWO in THREE Brits back a closer relationship with the EU.
It's clear the public want Starmer to prioritise our relationship with our closest and biggest trading partners, the European Union, not a hostile US.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
It's clear the public want Starmer to prioritise our relationship with our closest and biggest trading partners, the European Union, not a hostile US.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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UK petition: To end grouse shooting. Just over 88,000 signatures! We can get it to 100,000 if we give it a good push. Please sign and share if you can.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Ban driven grouse shooting
Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery (Wild Justice) believe that driven grouse shooting is bad for people, the environment and wildlife. People; we think grouse shooting is economically insignifi...
petition.parliament.uk
April 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM
UK petition: To end grouse shooting. Just over 88,000 signatures! We can get it to 100,000 if we give it a good push. Please sign and share if you can.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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What a week for Castle Comedy!
Thursday 10th April at Quarry, Bedford.
Tix
quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873629625/events/129582305/seats?zone=Circle
Saturday 12th at Weatherley Centre, Biggleswade.
Tix
wegottickets.com/event/650542...
Thursday 10th April at Quarry, Bedford.
Tix
quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873629625/events/129582305/seats?zone=Circle
Saturday 12th at Weatherley Centre, Biggleswade.
Tix
wegottickets.com/event/650542...
April 7, 2025 at 7:47 AM
What a week for Castle Comedy!
Thursday 10th April at Quarry, Bedford.
Tix
quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873629625/events/129582305/seats?zone=Circle
Saturday 12th at Weatherley Centre, Biggleswade.
Tix
wegottickets.com/event/650542...
Thursday 10th April at Quarry, Bedford.
Tix
quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873629625/events/129582305/seats?zone=Circle
Saturday 12th at Weatherley Centre, Biggleswade.
Tix
wegottickets.com/event/650542...
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I'm slightly late to this, no poo Poirot🙄, but I'll give it a go.
Apparently you have to post a book by a woman writer, one you've read and enjoyed or learned something from.
Ok, let's go!
#TheWriteWomen ?
#booksky
💙📚
1
Apparently you have to post a book by a woman writer, one you've read and enjoyed or learned something from.
Ok, let's go!
#TheWriteWomen ?
#booksky
💙📚
1
March 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I'm slightly late to this, no poo Poirot🙄, but I'll give it a go.
Apparently you have to post a book by a woman writer, one you've read and enjoyed or learned something from.
Ok, let's go!
#TheWriteWomen ?
#booksky
💙📚
1
Apparently you have to post a book by a woman writer, one you've read and enjoyed or learned something from.
Ok, let's go!
#TheWriteWomen ?
#booksky
💙📚
1
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Please sign to impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal cruelty. It’s the very least of the things that should be done.
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
Petition: Impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal cruelty
The government should impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone who causes deliberate suffering to animals. Under current laws, courts can impose bans but these may be short-term, allowing ...
petition.parliament.uk
March 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Please sign to impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal cruelty. It’s the very least of the things that should be done.
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
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New episode of the podcast just dropped! Chatting with the campaign group, 'Stand Up To Racism' about building a unified, powerful resistance against the rise of the Far Right & right wing politics. Please share, get involved & let me know your thoughts! ✊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Lx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Lx...
#74 - Stand Up To Racism - We Demand Change 2025
YouTube video by The James Kennedy Podcast
www.youtube.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
New episode of the podcast just dropped! Chatting with the campaign group, 'Stand Up To Racism' about building a unified, powerful resistance against the rise of the Far Right & right wing politics. Please share, get involved & let me know your thoughts! ✊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Lx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Lx...
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We are calling on the Government to start consulting the public on reforming the House of Lords, as was promised in their election manifesto. Add your name to our letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/167894/...
Back our campaign | Unlock Democracy
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
March 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We are calling on the Government to start consulting the public on reforming the House of Lords, as was promised in their election manifesto. Add your name to our letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/167894/...
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I'm afraid I must inform you we are discussing Canadian membership of the EU again.
NEARLY HALF OF CANADIANS SAY THEY WOULD SUPPORT JOINING THE EU.
NEARLY HALF OF CANADIANS SAY THEY WOULD SUPPORT JOINING THE EU.
With the US-Canada trade war heating up, Canadians are looking for friends elsewhere.
Perhaps surprisingly, nearly half of Canadians say they would support joining the European Union
open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Perhaps surprisingly, nearly half of Canadians say they would support joining the European Union
open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Surprising Share Of Canadians Support EU Membership
New polling suggests Canadians are rapidly warming up to the idea of joining the European Union
open.substack.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I'm afraid I must inform you we are discussing Canadian membership of the EU again.
NEARLY HALF OF CANADIANS SAY THEY WOULD SUPPORT JOINING THE EU.
NEARLY HALF OF CANADIANS SAY THEY WOULD SUPPORT JOINING THE EU.
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Fantastic to see Outernet in the heart of London, shining a light on the importance of gender equality on International Women’s Day yesterday.
We’re dedicated to creating a city where every woman and girl is empowered, safe, and able to thrive, each and every day.
We’re dedicated to creating a city where every woman and girl is empowered, safe, and able to thrive, each and every day.
March 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Fantastic to see Outernet in the heart of London, shining a light on the importance of gender equality on International Women’s Day yesterday.
We’re dedicated to creating a city where every woman and girl is empowered, safe, and able to thrive, each and every day.
We’re dedicated to creating a city where every woman and girl is empowered, safe, and able to thrive, each and every day.
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More things you won’t read in our right wing press: Dramatic fall in London’s levels of deadly pollutants after Ulez expansion www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Dramatic fall in London’s levels of deadly pollutants after Ulez expansion
People in capital breathing much cleaner air, with significant improvements in capital’s most deprived areas
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
More things you won’t read in our right wing press: Dramatic fall in London’s levels of deadly pollutants after Ulez expansion www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Great discussion on @bbcradio4.bsky.social Woman’s Hour about the influence of digital misogyny on teenage boys.
Laura Bates brilliant as usual, and the other contributor (Michael…?) made excellent points.
We need a whole hour on this to help inform parents/teachers how to approach this.
Laura Bates brilliant as usual, and the other contributor (Michael…?) made excellent points.
We need a whole hour on this to help inform parents/teachers how to approach this.
March 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Great discussion on @bbcradio4.bsky.social Woman’s Hour about the influence of digital misogyny on teenage boys.
Laura Bates brilliant as usual, and the other contributor (Michael…?) made excellent points.
We need a whole hour on this to help inform parents/teachers how to approach this.
Laura Bates brilliant as usual, and the other contributor (Michael…?) made excellent points.
We need a whole hour on this to help inform parents/teachers how to approach this.
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...
you.38degrees.org.uk
March 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
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After all we went through with the dishonest Conservatives, Keir #Starmer is such a breath of fresh air.
A real statesman who is not out to get whatever he can for himself but is doing the best he can for his country.
Hope the #Tories implode for good. They did so much damage.
A real statesman who is not out to get whatever he can for himself but is doing the best he can for his country.
Hope the #Tories implode for good. They did so much damage.
March 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
February 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott