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Terry Weldon

@terryweldon.bsky.social

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S African/British LibDem councillor (Waverley, Surrey) Gay, married, practicing Catholic 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren Living "with & beyond" a rare cancer (GIST); Interested in queer religion, politics (SA, UK, USA); obsessive poll watcher

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Terry Weldon @terryweldon.bsky.social · Nov 14

Reintroduction🧵:

Lifelong liberal activist since 1970, knocking on doors in Cape Town; now Liberal Democrat councillor in Surrey UK.

Openly gay, married - with two daughters from previous marriage.

Practicing Catholic; previously active campaigner for LGBT inclusio, ran "Queering the Church blog

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Kevin O’Connell @hibou2.bsky.social · 18h

Farage has forgotten the popularity of ‘Educating Yorkshire” and forgotten the lived experience of literally millions of families . Stupid, stupid man.

Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 19h

This IPSOS chart is why I think it's a big mistake for Farage to publicly turn on teachers. A politician said what? 😒

Most trusted professions chart with teachers highly trusted in 5th place with 85% and politicians obviously right at the bottom on 11%. Nurses are the most trusted.

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Terry Weldon @terryweldon.bsky.social · 1h

Now just waiting for doctor.

Terry Weldon @terryweldon.bsky.social · 1h

111 told me to go to A&E so here I am, 1:38am. Waiting room looks less busy than I would expect late Saturday night and I've gone swiftly through preliminaries.

Triage, blood pressure and weight taken, followed by blood tests and then ECG all completed within 35 min of arrival.

Terry Weldon @terryweldon.bsky.social · 1h

Bugger!
Currently sitting in A&E, RSCH.
I've been here often enough for Kenneth (97),fir whom I'm the registered carer, but this time it's for me.

I accessed 111 online earlier for some symptoms I originally thought were side effects of my ancrr meds - or could be heart related.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8h

Glad to see Nigel Farage has finally remembered Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform in Wales - found guilty of taking bribes from Russia.

Maybe he'll now remember how much he took from Putin's propaganda broadcaster Russia Today for all his TV appearances when he was a MEP?

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Terry Weldon @terryweldon.bsky.social · 3h

That's a promise, not a threat.

Team Nation @teamnation.bsky.social · 7d

#TeamNation #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #ImpeachTrump

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Victor Shammas @victorshammas.com · 3h

“In Spain, where the Socialist prime minister has insisted that migration is an opportunity, a surge in arrivals has helped to make the country a bright spot among Europe’s plodding economies.”

‘It’s a question of humanity’: how a small Spanish town made headlines over its immigration stance

Mayor explains why Villamalea unanimously backed call to regularise undocumented migrants – across party lines

www.theguardian.com

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Da Pope @deepdishpapa.bsky.social · 2d

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Da Pope @deepdishpapa.bsky.social · 2d

Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor

Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te of the Holy Father Leo XIV on Love for the Poor (4 October 2025)

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION DILEXI TE OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV TO ALL CHRISTIANS ON LOVE FOR THE POOR [ Multimedia ] _____________________

www.vatican.va

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Da Pope @deepdishpapa.bsky.social · 7h

#Peace is unarmed and disarming. It is not deterrence, but fraternity; it is not an ultimatum, but dialogue. Peace will not come as the result of victories over the enemy, but as the fruit of sowing justice and courageous forgiveness.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 13h

Pope Leo says Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions.

"Someone who says I'm against abortion but is in favor of the death penalty...or agrees with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the US,
is not really pro-life."
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

www.npr.org

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 4h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Bob Meier @bmeier79.bsky.social · 22h

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 5h

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 19h

In Wales, Cornwall, Edinburgh, London and so many places when most 30mph roads were changed to 20mph, people injured or killed by motor vehicles reduced by 20%+. With minimal change to journey times and £2bn saving in insurance costs it's a huge win. bit.ly/4gIBPlJ

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NeverFadingWood 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @avantgardening.pl · 4h

Gods, this is so tiring. How many times does it need saying?
The way to stop the small boats problem, overnight, is to announce safe, legal routes to asylum in the UK.
Immediately, the people smugglers are out of a job.
Of course, if what you want is more performative batshittiness…

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KimBo @zapperfan7.bsky.social · 6h

Reform Party UK Exposed 🇬🇧
@reformexposed
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Anyone know why
@Nigel_Farage
and his fellow MEPs voted against plans to tackle Russian propaganda?

Coincidently, it was around the time Nathan Gill was taking bribes from Russia.

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Anthony Zacharzewski @anthonyzach.be · 4h

I’m in this picture and I like it. Very much agree with this (English in alt) from @bartvanloo.bsky.social, whom I had the pleasure to meet earlier today with @dzyrl.bsky.social at the tour for his new book Stoute Schoene / Le Tour de la Grande Bourgogne in Brussels.

In short, everyone can find their place in the mosaic [of Belgian history]. Let’s think about our past together. We can love our roots without being nationalist. One can be madly in love with Flanders, without being a Flemish nationalist.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 3h

Who treats the hostages they are releasing like this?

War Criminal Israel.

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 6h

And one more thing. Anyone who publicly begs for, and publicly demands, the Nobel Peace Prize should never be given the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Images By Jon Evan @imagesbyjonevan.bsky.social · 3h

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 7h

The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...

'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny

Insiders have told Byline Times it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements

bylinetimes.com

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Terry Weldon @terryweldon.bsky.social · 4h

These are not new ideas - they are completely traditional, standard Catholic teaching, which too many prominent Catholics seem to ignore.

"It’s not partisan politics to state Catholic Church teachings. It is doing what the Catholic faith and tradition call them to do — help those in need."

Anthea Butler @antheabutler.bsky.social · 15h

Pope Leo Calls on U.S. Bishops to stand up for migrants rights
my latest...

Opinion | Why Pope Leo gathered more than 100 Latino Catholics at the Vatican this week

The pope met this week with a group of more than 100 Latino Catholics from the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry.

www.msnbc.com

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Terry Weldon @terryweldon.bsky.social · 5h

Completely appropriate.

I like that the papal name "Leo" refers back to Leo XIII and the start of Catholic Social Teaching - which alongside emphasising financial support for the poor, specifically includes also the rights of workers to form unions, who putting CST into practice.

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 6h

Pope to Chicago Labor Leaders: “Please know of my appreciation for your welcome of immigrants and refugees, especially your support of food pantries and shelters….I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...