Sarah Cowley
@bournemouth4eu.bsky.social
No such group now as Bournemouth for Europe - it morphed into Dorset for Europe, which is thriving, so personal views here.
Pro-European, #FBPE #FB99%
Former academic and health visitor, DBE 2013
Grandma, political (UK), hate injustice and inequalities
Pro-European, #FBPE #FB99%
Former academic and health visitor, DBE 2013
Grandma, political (UK), hate injustice and inequalities
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“It’s his own fault, shouldn’t have been carrying a weapon!”
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
February 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM
“It’s his own fault, shouldn’t have been carrying a weapon!”
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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Yep, a crucial element. There was no problem too solve. They had a pro in place. But they had to play Westminster silly buggers.
It is worth recalling that the position of U.K. Ambassador to the US was not vacant at the time the Prime Minister chose to appoint Peter Mandelson to the role. A highly competent and respected woman was replaced.
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Yep, a crucial element. There was no problem too solve. They had a pro in place. But they had to play Westminster silly buggers.
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Dear @washingtonpost.com
journalists. Solidarity on a terrible day. But also: it’s an opportunity. The @theguardian.com also fucked over its journalists last year.
Months later, 5 of us launched @thenerve.news - with zero £ - & it’s working! Rebuild your own media from the ground up 👊👊👊
journalists. Solidarity on a terrible day. But also: it’s an opportunity. The @theguardian.com also fucked over its journalists last year.
Months later, 5 of us launched @thenerve.news - with zero £ - & it’s working! Rebuild your own media from the ground up 👊👊👊
Breaking News: The Washington Post began sweeping layoffs that were slated to shrink the scope of the publication.
Washington Post Begins Sweeping Layoffs
The layoffs are slated to shrink the newsroom by hundreds of journalists, cutting into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage.
nyti.ms
February 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Dear @washingtonpost.com
journalists. Solidarity on a terrible day. But also: it’s an opportunity. The @theguardian.com also fucked over its journalists last year.
Months later, 5 of us launched @thenerve.news - with zero £ - & it’s working! Rebuild your own media from the ground up 👊👊👊
journalists. Solidarity on a terrible day. But also: it’s an opportunity. The @theguardian.com also fucked over its journalists last year.
Months later, 5 of us launched @thenerve.news - with zero £ - & it’s working! Rebuild your own media from the ground up 👊👊👊
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Farage claims not to like grooming gangs.
But the Epstein mob are a grooming/rape gang.
I guess the problem is that a lot of rich white blokes are in the mix?
Reform probably does not care much about women.
They just want an angle on immigrants.
White blokes raping girls does not work for them??
But the Epstein mob are a grooming/rape gang.
I guess the problem is that a lot of rich white blokes are in the mix?
Reform probably does not care much about women.
They just want an angle on immigrants.
White blokes raping girls does not work for them??
February 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Farage claims not to like grooming gangs.
But the Epstein mob are a grooming/rape gang.
I guess the problem is that a lot of rich white blokes are in the mix?
Reform probably does not care much about women.
They just want an angle on immigrants.
White blokes raping girls does not work for them??
But the Epstein mob are a grooming/rape gang.
I guess the problem is that a lot of rich white blokes are in the mix?
Reform probably does not care much about women.
They just want an angle on immigrants.
White blokes raping girls does not work for them??
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Does the EU want the UK to rejoin?
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez was asked the question, and here is his answer:
"Absolutely."
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez was asked the question, and here is his answer:
"Absolutely."
February 3, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Does the EU want the UK to rejoin?
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez was asked the question, and here is his answer:
"Absolutely."
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez was asked the question, and here is his answer:
"Absolutely."
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Lord M may not have benefited perrsonally but he certainly betrayed ministerial confidences. Others may have benefited financially. #Newsnight
February 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Lord M may not have benefited perrsonally but he certainly betrayed ministerial confidences. Others may have benefited financially. #Newsnight
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There are always lower depths for him to descend to
KAITLAN COLLINS: What would say to Epstein survivo---
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
There are always lower depths for him to descend to
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Future parts in the series will look at how Labour are restoring nature, protecting biodiversity, cleaning up our water, protecting animals and cleaning up transport.
2/2
2/2
February 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Future parts in the series will look at how Labour are restoring nature, protecting biodiversity, cleaning up our water, protecting animals and cleaning up transport.
2/2
2/2
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Red is the New Green - Part 1: Why Labour Is Leading on Clean Energy
The Greens have deserted their natural home, instead preferring to attack Labour.
But Labour have stepped up, pushing forward in tackling traditional 'green' issues.
Here we look at the progress with clean energy.
1/2
The Greens have deserted their natural home, instead preferring to attack Labour.
But Labour have stepped up, pushing forward in tackling traditional 'green' issues.
Here we look at the progress with clean energy.
1/2
Red is the New Green - Part 1: Why Labour Is Leading on Clean Energy
Since coming into government in July 2024, Labour has taken significant steps to drive the clean energy transition in the UK.
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Red is the New Green - Part 1: Why Labour Is Leading on Clean Energy
The Greens have deserted their natural home, instead preferring to attack Labour.
But Labour have stepped up, pushing forward in tackling traditional 'green' issues.
Here we look at the progress with clean energy.
1/2
The Greens have deserted their natural home, instead preferring to attack Labour.
But Labour have stepped up, pushing forward in tackling traditional 'green' issues.
Here we look at the progress with clean energy.
1/2
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Saw @danneidle.bsky.social on #newsnight lat night. Always good to put a face to the name.
February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Saw @danneidle.bsky.social on #newsnight lat night. Always good to put a face to the name.
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“The prime minister regards it as ridiculous that a peerage cannot be removed except with primary legislation, something that has not happened since 1917. He thinks that in no other walk of life are you unsackable unless a law is passed.”
So, maybe abolish the House of Lords, as pledged? 🤔🙄🤷🏻♂️
So, maybe abolish the House of Lords, as pledged? 🤔🙄🤷🏻♂️
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
“The prime minister regards it as ridiculous that a peerage cannot be removed except with primary legislation, something that has not happened since 1917. He thinks that in no other walk of life are you unsackable unless a law is passed.”
So, maybe abolish the House of Lords, as pledged? 🤔🙄🤷🏻♂️
So, maybe abolish the House of Lords, as pledged? 🤔🙄🤷🏻♂️
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Today we launch Vote HOPE 2026: a local organising effort to stop Reform UK from winning power in the May 2026 elections.
It focuses on simple, community-based actions that increase turnout and challenge Reform’s message where it matters most.
Join us: hopenothate.org.uk/vote-hope/
It focuses on simple, community-based actions that increase turnout and challenge Reform’s message where it matters most.
Join us: hopenothate.org.uk/vote-hope/
Vote HOPE | Help Stop Reform UK in your area
In May 2026, Reform UK will try to turn their recent gains into lasting local power. But together, we can stop them.
hopenothate.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Today we launch Vote HOPE 2026: a local organising effort to stop Reform UK from winning power in the May 2026 elections.
It focuses on simple, community-based actions that increase turnout and challenge Reform’s message where it matters most.
Join us: hopenothate.org.uk/vote-hope/
It focuses on simple, community-based actions that increase turnout and challenge Reform’s message where it matters most.
Join us: hopenothate.org.uk/vote-hope/
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Reform UK are campaigning hard to turn anger, attention and visibility into local power. They are testing where they can break through, build momentum and go unchallenged. But their success isn’t inevitable.
February 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Reform UK are campaigning hard to turn anger, attention and visibility into local power. They are testing where they can break through, build momentum and go unchallenged. But their success isn’t inevitable.
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I am in a serviced apartment in Manchester, which is beautiful and I love it, BUT… There are no teaspoons.
And I am fully scandalised. I just made myself a cup of coffee with what looked like a ladle. A ladle!
Would it be wrong for me to just go buy some teaspoons for the flat? Or overbearing?
And I am fully scandalised. I just made myself a cup of coffee with what looked like a ladle. A ladle!
Would it be wrong for me to just go buy some teaspoons for the flat? Or overbearing?
a silver spoon is flying through the air
Alt: a silver spoon is flying through the air
media.tenor.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
I am in a serviced apartment in Manchester, which is beautiful and I love it, BUT… There are no teaspoons.
And I am fully scandalised. I just made myself a cup of coffee with what looked like a ladle. A ladle!
Would it be wrong for me to just go buy some teaspoons for the flat? Or overbearing?
And I am fully scandalised. I just made myself a cup of coffee with what looked like a ladle. A ladle!
Would it be wrong for me to just go buy some teaspoons for the flat? Or overbearing?
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I wonder how things will pan out after the 2wk temporary funding gap.
US House passes spending bill ending government shutdown
US House passes spending bill ending government shutdown
Donald Trump is expected to swiftly sign the legislation, ending the four-day partial government shutdown. The president had been pressuring Republicans to accept the spending bill, fearing another shutdown only months after the 43-day closure last fall.
www.lemonde.fr
February 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I wonder how things will pan out after the 2wk temporary funding gap.
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Wow. That’s some storm damage to the A379 between Torcross and Slapton, Devon . It’s been hit by 3 storms.
Photo courtesy of SKY
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Photo courtesy of SKY
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February 3, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Wow. That’s some storm damage to the A379 between Torcross and Slapton, Devon . It’s been hit by 3 storms.
Photo courtesy of SKY
apple.news/A2ywLyX0oQ-W...
Photo courtesy of SKY
apple.news/A2ywLyX0oQ-W...
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Wowser!
This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
February 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Wowser!
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Like all publications, Private Eye is trying to appeal to young people....
So we reported on the survey from respected pollster YouthGov.
From ‘Private Eye - The Year In Review 2025’. Available to watch in full on the Eye’s YouTube: youtu.be/AQ5Xxj2EwGQ
So we reported on the survey from respected pollster YouthGov.
From ‘Private Eye - The Year In Review 2025’. Available to watch in full on the Eye’s YouTube: youtu.be/AQ5Xxj2EwGQ
February 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Like all publications, Private Eye is trying to appeal to young people....
So we reported on the survey from respected pollster YouthGov.
From ‘Private Eye - The Year In Review 2025’. Available to watch in full on the Eye’s YouTube: youtu.be/AQ5Xxj2EwGQ
So we reported on the survey from respected pollster YouthGov.
From ‘Private Eye - The Year In Review 2025’. Available to watch in full on the Eye’s YouTube: youtu.be/AQ5Xxj2EwGQ
ICE under the radar, plus attacks on Canada, environment & health
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ICE under the radar, plus attacks on Canada, environment & health
What happened that you might have missed in Trump's America last week
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:53 PM
ICE under the radar, plus attacks on Canada, environment & health
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
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Mandelson leaks UK secrets to Epstein
Epstein was working for the Russians
And still Keir Starmer will not instruct our security services to investigate Russian interference in pushing Brexit over the line
Epstein was working for the Russians
And still Keir Starmer will not instruct our security services to investigate Russian interference in pushing Brexit over the line
February 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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5p off a pint Nigel Farage is offering you, which will cost you an extra £0.4bn on your taxes or £0.4bn off your Public Spending.
These are the 'great' changes Reform are offering.
Absolutely fuck all.
These are the 'great' changes Reform are offering.
Absolutely fuck all.
February 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM
5p off a pint Nigel Farage is offering you, which will cost you an extra £0.4bn on your taxes or £0.4bn off your Public Spending.
These are the 'great' changes Reform are offering.
Absolutely fuck all.
These are the 'great' changes Reform are offering.
Absolutely fuck all.
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#LondonCalling
Whilst we are obviously not impressed with our former ambassador, we are proud that the Government indeed the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer and the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown have both contacted the Met Police regarding this matter.
Whilst we are obviously not impressed with our former ambassador, we are proud that the Government indeed the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer and the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown have both contacted the Met Police regarding this matter.
February 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
#LondonCalling
Whilst we are obviously not impressed with our former ambassador, we are proud that the Government indeed the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer and the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown have both contacted the Met Police regarding this matter.
Whilst we are obviously not impressed with our former ambassador, we are proud that the Government indeed the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer and the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown have both contacted the Met Police regarding this matter.
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UK Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein.
Who else knew? What did recipients of information do?
Throughout history the mighty fall when intoxicated with power, fame, money, arrogance. They still think they are special.
Who else knew? What did recipients of information do?
Throughout history the mighty fall when intoxicated with power, fame, money, arrogance. They still think they are special.
No 10 hands material on Mandelson-Epstein emails to police
It comes after the former Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Epstein.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
UK Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein.
Who else knew? What did recipients of information do?
Throughout history the mighty fall when intoxicated with power, fame, money, arrogance. They still think they are special.
Who else knew? What did recipients of information do?
Throughout history the mighty fall when intoxicated with power, fame, money, arrogance. They still think they are special.