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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 18m

I have seen both these women randomly in real life and each time it's taken me a good while to work out which one she was.

fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 26m

Up until it was recently pointed out to me, I've always believed that Su Pollard & Jennie Eclair were the same person.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4h

Reese Witherspoon on Diane Keaton hiring her as a fresh-faced girl from Nashville. #RIP

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Humanist Society Scotland @humanistsociety.bsky.social · 3h

Happy Sunday everyone, we hope you have a wonderful day, whatever you choose to do 💜

Image of a landscape with the words: Sunday Thought for the Day:
You don’t need faith in the supernatural to find wonder in the world. Humanism is about recognising that meaning, kindness, and connection come from us — from the way we treat one another, and the care we show for our shared home.

Whether you’re walking in the rain, making a cup of tea, or spending time with loved ones today — that’s humanism in action: finding the extraordinary in the everyday.

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Dr David Robert Grimes @drg.bsky.social · 5d

Asked lots about this piece on Chronic Lyme disease, and disappointed in the @guardian (a publication I both subscribe and contribute to) for running it. Short thread explaining the multitude of problems with it, and why I consider it irresponsible to run as is..🧵

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 17h

Good to be with the newly formed Warwick Labour Club and local members from the area with @mattwestern.bsky.social yesterday.

We need to be attracting new young members to Labour, and that's something I'll prioritise.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 19h

Really delighted to have the support of Labour Friends of Palestine @lfpme.bsky.social Thank you.

Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East @lfpme.bsky.social · 23h

Following a decision of our Executive Committee, LFPME is endorsing Lucy Powell to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

You can read Lucy’s statement to us here ⬇️

@lucympowell.bsky.social

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 19h

I got a text!

See why more and more members are supporting me as a strong voice for our movement 👇🏻

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 23h

People are good.

I've been trying to get to Postman's Park for ages - it was worth the wait.

Plaques at Postman's Park in London describing ordinary acts of heroism.

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 1d

I *love* being a tourist in London - I almost never get to go further than work or my flat so this weekend is a proper treat.

Lizzi Collinge MP smiles as she takes a selfie from the side of St Paul's Cathedral

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A small human (4?) is strutting along next to Dad, gripping a cheese scone that's almost as big as his face, munching on it like an apple.
Bare feet.
The sun's shining.
Crumbs flying everywhere and no one cares.
He's having a GOOD day. (1)

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 1d

Yep - my constituency is northern semi rural and public transport is a real problem. Bus services bill will help if LAs take on powers but I think ritual services will always need subsidy.

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · 1d

“She’s a highly intelligent woman and a problem solver.”

Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell for Labour Deputy Leader and predicts a cabinet return for Angela Rayner.

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 1d

A little treat for the weekend! Our wonderful animation with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social on the humanist approach to making the most of the one life we have. understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/on...

One Life, Live It Well: watch our new animation narrated by Alice Roberts

'Life is like a piece of string. It has a beginning and an end. We don't get much say about that. But we can make choices about the bit in between. We have the freedom to shape our own lives.'

understandinghumanism.org.uk

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe use it instead of honey in a stir fry?

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Alice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 1d

When MPs- and their staff- of all parties, across a range of constituencies- are repeatedly saying there are workload issues we should surely listen to that and have a sensible good-faith debate about it

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Alice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 1d

It is, surely, in everybody’s best interests that MPs have the resources they need to do their jobs as constituency MPs and scruntineers of government and legislation.

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Alice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 1d

If we can’t even talk in general terms about MPs’ workload- which MPs of all parties agree is v casework- heavy and getting heavier- without a lot of responses being to assume that MPs are not telling the truth/just whinging/ working on the wrong things etc- then I think we’re in a bad place

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 3d

Lucy Powell: ‘I will champion our councillors and mayors’

Lucy Powell: ‘I will champion our councillors and mayors’ – LabourList

Throughout the race to be Labour’s Deputy Leader, LabourList will be publishing a range of pieces from supporters of both candidates, as well as offering…

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 1d

"If we are to reshape out political strategy so it responds to the perspectives we hear on the doorstep, we need a deputy leader that has the time to make this task her singular focus"

Labour council leaders Bella Sankey and Eamonn O'Brien on why they are backing Lucy Powell

‘Labour must reconnect with its base – that’s why we’re backing Lucy Powell’ – LabourList

We are leaders of two Labour councils, from very different parts of the country but both on the frontline of the electoral battles Labour will…

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

We are concerned that this case has highlighted gaps in the law that could allow vital free speech protections to fall by the wayside. We will continue to campaign to uphold the fullest freedom of expression laws limited only to prevent harm to others.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

While we do not agree with the appellant’s prejudicial views about Muslims, he did not express these at the time of the act for which he was previously charged and the judge has now found he shouldn’t have been convicted. Read more on our website. humanists.uk/2025/10/10/n...

Not guilty! Conviction of man who burned Quran overturned on appeal

A man who burnt a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London has had his conviction for religiously motivated harassment, alarm, or distress overturned on appeal by Southwark Crown Court. Humanists U...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

BREAKING: A man who burnt a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London has had his conviction for religiously motivated harassment, alarm, or distress overturned on appeal by Southwark Crown Court. A huge victory for free speech and a blow against the revival of blasphemy laws. 🧵

Victory on appeal: peaceful anti-religious protesting is not a crime.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 1d

Enjoyed @lgalabour.bsky.social hustings last night & delighted to have picked up so much support afterwards.

From Brighton to Bury, Labour must reconnect with its base. Thanks to council leaders Bella Sankey & Eamonn O’Brien for setting out why they’re voting Lucy
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'Labour must reconnect with its base - that's why we're backing Lucy Powell' - LabourList

We will be voting for Lucy because she understands how big a test this will be and why we have no time to lose in getting ready for it. We hope you will too.

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to the Oxford man with the white stick who (after I nearly bumped into him 🫣) pointed out All Souls College, which is free to enter and has a spectacular chapel.

A smiling bespectacled woman stands in the courtyard of a yellow-stoned Oxford college.

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 1d

I regret not getting the scone but good recommendation!

A yellow teacup and green teapot sit next to a slice of carrot cake on a rose-patterned tray. In the background is a vaulted room.

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