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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · Apr 14

Goodbye US free trade deal, and good riddance

Nigel Farage & Lee Anderson may not mind chlorinated chicken, but the vast, vast majority of Brits think US food standards are bloody disgusting

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · Apr 14

Bloomberg now reporting as I did last month that the UK government is ready to sign up for dynamic alignment on food and drink regulations.

Though detailed negotiations will be rather challenging. And EU doesn't yet have a mandate.

(repost - wrong link 1st time) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

UK Signals Openness to EU Court Oversight of Key Food Checks

The UK is prepared to retain some regulatory alignment with the European Union and accept supervision of the bloc’s court over a deal to cut checks on imports of foods and agricultural products, a mov...

www.bloomberg.com

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Mar 26

Absolutely wonderful #desertislanddiscs @bbcsounds.bsky.social @BBCRadio4 with @dockendenltd.bsky.social whose compassion and integrity rings through all her work and a life that's being so very well lived. Thankyou. @laurenlaverne.bsky.social

Donna Ockenden FRSA, Hon DLitt Hon DSci @dockendenltd.bsky.social · Mar 23

1/3 Absolutely honoured+++ to have had the HUGE privilege to share my life story to music on @BBCRadio4 Desert Island Discs. I was so surprised to be asked to be a part of this programme, that I had to triple check that they had asked the right Donna Ockenden!!!

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Mar 20

Lovely day for a round the lake ebikle ride

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Roger Kline @rogerkline.bsky.social · Mar 18

There is no possible excuse for this butchery. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Israel strikes that shattered ceasefire ‘just the beginning’, Netanyahu says, after deadliest 24 hours in Gaza since 2023 – live

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’

www.theguardian.com

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Mar 12

Well I'm a fan 😻

Cats on a Couch @catsonacouch.bsky.social · Feb 3

Update:
CatsOnACouch: 394K
Senatorvance: 283K ✅
Jdvance: 1.5M
VP: 14.9M and Dropping 💅💅💅💅💅📉📉📉

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Mar 10

Early evening meal for Hedgehog.... first one I've seen this year. Hope it has somewhere cosy to go

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Mar 4

Ebikling season again
🥰

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KAMALA NATION @kamalanation.bsky.social · Mar 1

Ending the night with this.
*Get your hankies*
A D-Day veteran called a gracious and humbled Zelenskyy a hero.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Jan 22

Pin this, save it, we’ll need it.

“When a prison camp opens in your town…when a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom…when the President destroys what’s left of the Constitution…They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.”

AOC 🔥🎯

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · Mar 2

Tailoring fit for a King, President Zelensky 👌

Zelensky & King Charles together in front of fireplace

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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · Mar 2

“The pandering to Trump must end — it only encourages his tyranny” Wow - at last a Times columnist calls out Trump appeasement for what it is. Well done Matthew Syed

www.thetimes.com/article/5d18...

The pandering to Trump must end — it only encourages his tyranny

Never again can we allow the bully in the White House to isolate one of our friends as he did Ukraine

www.thetimes.com

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Feb 21

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’

US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety

www.theguardian.com

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Feb 20

@octopus.energy why does it take more than a week to get Saving Session results?

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Roger Kline @rogerkline.bsky.social · Feb 19

All credit to yet another courageous whistleblower, Josie Stewart.
And shame on those who drove her out of her career
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Kabul evacuation whistleblower wins case against UK government

Civil servant Josie Stewart found to have been unlawfully dismissed in 2022 after she told BBC about failures

www.theguardian.com

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Roger Kline @rogerkline.bsky.social · Feb 17

It is this Thursday. Book now!

Roger Kline @rogerkline.bsky.social · Jan 29

Book your place now. Middlesex Uni presents Joy Warmington leading a provocative webinar on Bringing about Social Change: the challenge of complexity. With a focus on issues such as racism. Chaired by Prof Vijaya Nath
February 20th at 12.30pm GMT.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-br...

WEBINAR: Bringing about social change: the challenge of complexity

Bringing about social change: the challenge of complexity

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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London Ambulance Service @londonambulance.nhs.uk · Feb 14

‘Roses are red, violets are blue, we teach CPR, so you can learn too’ 💕

Our #ValentinesDay gift to you is an invite to our free CPR training pop-ups. 3 in 4 cardiac arrests happen at home, so learning these skills could help to save someone you love.

Search 'London Lifesavers events' 🔎

A London Lifesavers event on Valentines Day, with people learning CPR.

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Feb 13

So important
Please sign and send this letter to your MP. End the profiteering on our water and stop pollutingthe Lakes
@robmacf.bsky.social @guyshrubsole.bsky.social
@michellescrogham.bsky.social
@timfarron.bsky.social

Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social · Jan 31

Privatisation has failed.

My Private Members Water Bill is an unmissable chance to put public ownership of our water back on the table as a solution.

In less than 2 minutes, you can make sure your MP attends my Bill’s crucial debate on 28th March: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...

Ask your MP to attend my Water Bill debate

After years of bill hikes, shareholder pay-outs, and pollution, it couldn't be clearer that privatisation has created a crisis in our water system. We can't leave the future of this critical natio...

actionnetwork.org

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Feb 7

BBC News - Son saves dad twice giving bone marrow then a kidney
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Such a lovely story ❤️

Son saves dad twice with bone marrow and kidney donations

Joshua, 23, was travelling in Australia when he got the phone call about his dad's failing kidney.

www.bbc.com

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Jan 24

Good for her
Integrity needs to be celebrated

Roger Kline @rogerkline.bsky.social · Jan 24

Thank you Pamela Hemphill. A brave decision. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Former ‘Maga Granny’ refuses to accept Trump’s pardon for actions on January 6

Pamela Hemphill insists on taking responsibility for role she played in trying to overturn the 2020 election results

www.theguardian.com

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Jan 24

It's #FlyDay...who's ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch weekend??

"Meeeeeee!"

Two Woodpigeons are caught mid-flight, wings dramatically stretched as if they're eagerly waving, both looking wide-eyed and full of energy. Their lively poses perfectly capture the excitement, as if they're enthusiastically shouting, "Meeeeeee!" - ready to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch.

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · Jan 20

Nobody asked us for #SquirrelAppreciationDay plans, but here they are anyway 🌰

Tomorrow, we're handing over the Bluesky keys to Priscilla, the most chronically online red squirrel and self-styled Queen of Formby 🐿️✨

She made us post this photo because she says "it's my best side". 📸Gary Bailey

A red squirrel stands on the forest floor with its front paws raised up to its mouth.

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Heather Bruce @heatherulvy.bsky.social · Jan 20

Beautiful pictures
Needed today

Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · Jan 20

Today is known as #BlueMonday but we'd like to blow those January blues away by sharing some of our favourite wow moments in the Lake District 🤩

What's your favourite 'wow' Lake District moment?

Photo credits:
Gillian Easterbrook
martingarnett_photography
markshetherington

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Jan 14

Eek! The Big Garden Birdwatch is just around the corner! 🐦

Here's another chance to practise your spotting... did you get it right?

Sign up for the big weekend here: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈

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Real Seeds @handle.invalid · Jan 14

PSST! Want some really tall sunflowers? For free?
As a thank-you to our new followers here on Bluesky, here's a code that will get you a FREE pack of 'Giganteus' tall sunflower with your order.😀
Just put in GIANTSUN at checkout!
Limited time offer, we'll turn it off once 200 have gone!

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Jan 9

Just 1 teaspoon of neonicotinoids can kill 1.25 BILLION bees.

Yesterday, over 1 million voices told the UK Government: stop allowing banned pesticides in our countryside.

DEFRA, it’s time to end ‘emergency’ use.

Protect pollinators vital to nature's recovery & our food security.

A vibrant close-up of a bumblebee feeding on a bright purple thistle flower. The bee's fuzzy black body is adorned with distinctive yellow-orange bands, and its delicate wings glisten in the light. The thistle's spiky green base contrasts sharply with its soft, spindly petals, which are dusted with pollen. It highlights the vital role of pollinators like bumblebees and butterflies.

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