@zigsaw.bsky.social
Life long learner full of curiosity about so many things! Happy when people pull together and bring out the best in each other. Sad to see our communities and natural world under so much duress. Think BS will be a home space for me.
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Please sign. 👇👇
Mike, please would you give this a push?
1 personal endorsement from someone, such as yourself, is worth thousands of posts from someone like me - especially now people are deleting Twitter and Facebook it's going to be difficult getting petitions signed 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
1 personal endorsement from someone, such as yourself, is worth thousands of posts from someone like me - especially now people are deleting Twitter and Facebook it's going to be difficult getting petitions signed 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Please sign. 👇👇
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Want to know a great way to help the birds in your #garden at this time of year? Provide somewhere for them to spend the night & try one of our very own @wildyourgardenltd.bsky.social #RoostBoxes. Check out my latest YouTube video on them here👇
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Why Your Garden Birds Need THIS Box
YouTube video by Wild Your Garden with Joel Ashton
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January 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Want to know a great way to help the birds in your #garden at this time of year? Provide somewhere for them to spend the night & try one of our very own @wildyourgardenltd.bsky.social #RoostBoxes. Check out my latest YouTube video on them here👇
youtu.be/UTPPxhumb74?...
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“The Observer has been told of women expected to catch public transport to court just after giving birth, in one case with a drip after a caesarean section.”
Important on the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Important on the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘I can’t sleep, I’m terrified’: the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England
Charity finds ‘inhumane’ system is forcing women to defend themselves in court, sometimes from their hospital beds, while in fear of having their newborn child taken from them
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
“The Observer has been told of women expected to catch public transport to court just after giving birth, in one case with a drip after a caesarean section.”
Important on the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Important on the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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People should lift each other up and cheer each other on, not try to outdo each other. The sky would be terribly dark with only one star.
a picture of a night sky with the words sleep and dream below it
ALT: a picture of a night sky with the words sleep and dream below it
media.tenor.com
January 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
People should lift each other up and cheer each other on, not try to outdo each other. The sky would be terribly dark with only one star.
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In very unsurprising news...
This is Oxford Uni sharing the Lancet study showing that giving out NHS contracts to private companies is WORSE for patients.
The only motive is profit. Anything else is BS designed to sneak this through.
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-02...
The only motive is profit. Anything else is BS designed to sneak this through.
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-02...
New study links hospital privatisation to worse patient care |
A new review has concluded that hospitals that are privatised typically deliver worse quality care after converting from public ownership. The study, led by University of Oxford researchers, has been
www.ox.ac.uk
January 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In very unsurprising news...
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A single 400-year-old ancient oak produces 234,000 litres of oxygen a year while soaking up carbon dioxide, and can support more than 2,000 species of bird, insect, fungus, and lichen. Nature is amazing - we need more of it, not less. Please repost if you agree 🌳
January 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A single 400-year-old ancient oak produces 234,000 litres of oxygen a year while soaking up carbon dioxide, and can support more than 2,000 species of bird, insect, fungus, and lichen. Nature is amazing - we need more of it, not less. Please repost if you agree 🌳
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The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
January 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
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Surely this should be the spending priority, not Palantir, @wesstreeting?
December 30, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Surely this should be the spending priority, not Palantir, @wesstreeting?
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Being unwell is hugely challenging, it’s hard enough without the Govt making it harder
7% fewer GPs with 20% less funding (£/patient) to provide care
Closing local pharmacies & big chains leaving (Lloyds)
111 directs you back somewhere else
Hospitals blocked & fewer beds
Ask MPs for better
#Medsky
7% fewer GPs with 20% less funding (£/patient) to provide care
Closing local pharmacies & big chains leaving (Lloyds)
111 directs you back somewhere else
Hospitals blocked & fewer beds
Ask MPs for better
#Medsky
December 30, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Being unwell is hugely challenging, it’s hard enough without the Govt making it harder
7% fewer GPs with 20% less funding (£/patient) to provide care
Closing local pharmacies & big chains leaving (Lloyds)
111 directs you back somewhere else
Hospitals blocked & fewer beds
Ask MPs for better
#Medsky
7% fewer GPs with 20% less funding (£/patient) to provide care
Closing local pharmacies & big chains leaving (Lloyds)
111 directs you back somewhere else
Hospitals blocked & fewer beds
Ask MPs for better
#Medsky
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If you care about the future of the NHS & you see this on Boxing Day, please could you share this?
If we want privatisation to be removed from the NHS, NHS campaigners like me have a *lot* of work to do next year and…I’d just like to see if people care enough about this for our campaigning to work…
If we want privatisation to be removed from the NHS, NHS campaigners like me have a *lot* of work to do next year and…I’d just like to see if people care enough about this for our campaigning to work…
December 26, 2024 at 7:48 AM
If you care about the future of the NHS & you see this on Boxing Day, please could you share this?
If we want privatisation to be removed from the NHS, NHS campaigners like me have a *lot* of work to do next year and…I’d just like to see if people care enough about this for our campaigning to work…
If we want privatisation to be removed from the NHS, NHS campaigners like me have a *lot* of work to do next year and…I’d just like to see if people care enough about this for our campaigning to work…
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The other swans aren't gonna believe this
December 16, 2024 at 12:50 PM
The other swans aren't gonna believe this
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Last night we had the launch party for a new APPG on Europe. 🎉
If you want to know more about who is involved and what the mission is… then this is the article for you —> yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/a-n...
Exciting times. Please read and share.
If you want to know more about who is involved and what the mission is… then this is the article for you —> yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/a-n...
Exciting times. Please read and share.
December 17, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Last night we had the launch party for a new APPG on Europe. 🎉
If you want to know more about who is involved and what the mission is… then this is the article for you —> yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/a-n...
Exciting times. Please read and share.
If you want to know more about who is involved and what the mission is… then this is the article for you —> yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/a-n...
Exciting times. Please read and share.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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December 6, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
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Hello! I am looking for all of the people on Bluesky who oppose NHS privatisation! If that’s you, please could you repost this and follow me, and I’ll follow you back? Let’s get connected!! Ju 🌟🌟🌟
November 27, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Hello! I am looking for all of the people on Bluesky who oppose NHS privatisation! If that’s you, please could you repost this and follow me, and I’ll follow you back? Let’s get connected!! Ju 🌟🌟🌟
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I am right in thinking everyone wants to Rejoin the EU aren't I?
Like if you do
RP if you really do
Like if you do
RP if you really do
November 26, 2024 at 4:58 PM
I am right in thinking everyone wants to Rejoin the EU aren't I?
Like if you do
RP if you really do
Like if you do
RP if you really do
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The Wildlife Trusts have bought the Rothbury Estate in Northumbria, in the largest land sale in England for 30 years.
Alex Thomson spoke with some locals on how they feel about the plan.
www.channel4.com/news/wildlif...
Alex Thomson spoke with some locals on how they feel about the plan.
www.channel4.com/news/wildlif...
The Wildlife Trusts buy Rothbury Estate in landmark purchase
At 9,500 acres, the Rothbury Estate is the biggest single parcel of land to be sold off in England in the past 30 years.
www.channel4.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:27 PM
The Wildlife Trusts have bought the Rothbury Estate in Northumbria, in the largest land sale in England for 30 years.
Alex Thomson spoke with some locals on how they feel about the plan.
www.channel4.com/news/wildlif...
Alex Thomson spoke with some locals on how they feel about the plan.
www.channel4.com/news/wildlif...
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UK failing animals with just one welfare inspector for every 878 farms – report
UK failing animals with just one welfare inspector for every 878 farms – report
Only 2.5% of more than 300,000 farms were inspected at least once in 2022 and 2023, researchers find
There is just one local authority inspector for every 878 farms in England, Scotland and Wales, according to a report, which says that the current…
dlvr.it
November 20, 2024 at 9:18 AM
UK failing animals with just one welfare inspector for every 878 farms – report
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All the evidence shows importance of greater access to nature, so cuts to England’s national parks are short-sighted & self-defeating. Instead Govt should reform them, give them a strong nature recovery focus & recognise their contribution to health & wellbeing www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England’s national parks facing financial peril due to budget cuts, say CEOs
Leaders warn cost savings will lead to mass redundancies and that spaces could become ‘paper parks’
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:20 AM
All the evidence shows importance of greater access to nature, so cuts to England’s national parks are short-sighted & self-defeating. Instead Govt should reform them, give them a strong nature recovery focus & recognise their contribution to health & wellbeing www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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TV tonight: ‘lab rat’ veterans of the UK’s nuclear testing scandal speak out
TV tonight: ‘lab rat’ veterans of the UK’s nuclear testing scandal speak out
A harrowing documentary about Britain’s race to be a nuclear power. Plus: spiky New Zealand drama After the Party. Here’s what to watch this evening
9pm, BBC Two
An infuriating investigation into what is described in this documentary as “the…
dlvr.it
November 20, 2024 at 6:33 AM
TV tonight: ‘lab rat’ veterans of the UK’s nuclear testing scandal speak out
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🚨Health Secretary Wes Streeting has now ordered a review of what physician associates do in the NHS amid growing alarm in the medical profession about patient safety👏
If you are not familiar with this scandal watch this report
youtu.be/zgBrrMmx4yg?...
If you are not familiar with this scandal watch this report
youtu.be/zgBrrMmx4yg?...
🚨Important update on the physician associates scandal
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 20, 2024 at 6:53 AM
🚨Health Secretary Wes Streeting has now ordered a review of what physician associates do in the NHS amid growing alarm in the medical profession about patient safety👏
If you are not familiar with this scandal watch this report
youtu.be/zgBrrMmx4yg?...
If you are not familiar with this scandal watch this report
youtu.be/zgBrrMmx4yg?...
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Today should be all about our nuclear test veterans.
Please watch the programme tonight. 👇🏻
Support the call for an end to the cover-up and a one-year special inquiry.
Let’s give them truth and some justice before it’s too late.
Please watch the programme tonight. 👇🏻
Support the call for an end to the cover-up and a one-year special inquiry.
Let’s give them truth and some justice before it’s too late.
November 20, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Today should be all about our nuclear test veterans.
Please watch the programme tonight. 👇🏻
Support the call for an end to the cover-up and a one-year special inquiry.
Let’s give them truth and some justice before it’s too late.
Please watch the programme tonight. 👇🏻
Support the call for an end to the cover-up and a one-year special inquiry.
Let’s give them truth and some justice before it’s too late.
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DWP admits (finally) what many campaign groups have been saying for weeks - the winter fuel payment cuts will plunge tens of thousands of pensioners into poverty
I wouldn’t want to be the Minister doing tomorrow morning’s interview round
@bigissue.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
I wouldn’t want to be the Minister doing tomorrow morning’s interview round
@bigissue.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
DWP admits winter fuel cuts will push thousands of pensioners into poverty
Tens of thousands of pensioners are expected to be driven into poverty by cuts to winter fuel payments, according to forecasts by the DWP.
www.bigissue.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:38 PM
DWP admits (finally) what many campaign groups have been saying for weeks - the winter fuel payment cuts will plunge tens of thousands of pensioners into poverty
I wouldn’t want to be the Minister doing tomorrow morning’s interview round
@bigissue.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
I wouldn’t want to be the Minister doing tomorrow morning’s interview round
@bigissue.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...