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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 1d

Blatantly racist - the masks are certainly slipping among many Tories.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 2d

Robert Jenrick, who just said he doesn't want to live in a country filled with non-white faces, begins his speech with a series of jokes suggesting that David Lammy is thick

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 3d

The joys of getting older - we booked to see a play we had already seen a few years ago & thoroughly enjoyed this new version.

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 4d

Do you work in a maintained nursery school?

Tell the Education Select Committee about the important work you do here.👇
https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3742/

Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

Early Years: Improving support for children and parents

committees.parliament.uk

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 4d

Pretty much how it goes. 💪💪

Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 5d

So many head shaking statements there. 🫤 sigh

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 6d

And just like that another class has fully settled in & are ready for the full day & dinners.

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 8d

President Trump and Congressional Republicans just shut down the government because they refused to stop your health care costs from rising.

Let me be clear: Republicans are in charge of the White House, House, and Senate. This is their shutdown.

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 8d

Autumn vibes 🍂🍁

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 11d

Really looking forward to attending this.

Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 11d

Toasted brioche was a hit!

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Paul Buckle @paulbuckle.bsky.social · 19d

Been a very strange week, started off chilled and relaxed in the wilds of Donegal, then an unexpected dash back home, followed by waiting and sitting with family and friends, then this morning saying goodbye to my Mother In Law. Elaine, you will be so missed and I'll raise a glass to you tonight.

Elaine, my mother in law, who passed away far too soon today. Nice photor of her smiling and saying cheers.

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 19d

Such sad news for you all & a huge loss.

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 22d

One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations. Love the title! Can’t wait to order my copy.

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Dr Helen J Williams 🇪🇺🇵🇸 @helenjwc.bsky.social · 24d

Heads up for #earlyyears peeps and all those interested in #maths and young children
My new book due for publication May/June 2026
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 23d

A new set of drawings, the children are very proud of them & enjoy showing theirs off to anyone who will appreciate it 😬😬

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 25d

Just what we needed after a hectic few weeks back at work.

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 27d

📢 NEU early years conference
📅 Saturday, 11 October
⏰10am – 4pm
📍 NEU HQ, Hamilton House, London

Be part of an inspiring day of learning, discussion and networking

✍️ Apply for your FREE place now. 👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of

Open to non-members.

#NEUEarlyYears

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 26d

Who’s going to be at this next month? Fab keynote & workshops too.

National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 27d

📢 NEU early years conference
📅 Saturday, 11 October
⏰10am – 4pm
📍 NEU HQ, Hamilton House, London

Be part of an inspiring day of learning, discussion and networking

✍️ Apply for your FREE place now. 👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of

Open to non-members.

#NEUEarlyYears

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · 27d

@ruthswailes.bsky.social I am very excited to finally get to hear you speak in person at the NEU Early Years conference next month.

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · Sep 5

On the same day in the Telegraph:

The Telegraph

Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement

Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty

Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence

[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]

Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent

29 August 2025 8:57am BST

The Telegraph

Money > Property > Second homes

How to avoid tax on your second home

From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net

[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]

Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer

29 August 2025 1:21pm BST

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · Sep 5

If you are a Tory who is going to join Reform then just be very clear about the fact you are a fascist - own your huge shift to the far right.

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thank you.

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Kierna C @ciarnac.bsky.social · Aug 31

All set for a new school year, just need to add 26 children 😬😬

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Aug 31

Brexit - championed by Farage - has been a significant factor in many of the UK’s problems - it’s time UK news shows and Labour started pointing that out

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Brexit - championed by Farage - has been a significant factor in creating this mess

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

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