Dr Jackie Turvey Tait
@jaxtait.bsky.social
PhD in Natural Law Theory, not a medical doctor. #SSCE
Green Party (views are my own & don't necessarily represent GPEW policy)
#CRPS
Aka Jax
Green Party (views are my own & don't necessarily represent GPEW policy)
#CRPS
Aka Jax
Pinned
Well the slope from “let the elderly and disabled die of COVID” to “let’s trash all the rest of our ethics, morals and laws” was basically a short walk on a flat path wasn’t it?
This exactly how fascism always works. They make you feel threatened. They tell you the solution is to stop caring about a particular group of people. They strip those people of their rights. They manufacture another crisis to make you feel threatened. Rinse & repeat. In the end they come for you.
Huge victory for hungry children 💚
Alongside many campaigners, the Green Party have absolutely dragged the Labour Government to finally end the child cap.
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Labour politicians disgracefully defended it for far too long.
This shows why the Green Party membership rising and rising matters.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Huge victory for hungry children 💚
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It’s darkly funny how a decade of attacking “safe spaces” in favor of some sort of social Darwinist fantasy where the strong devour the weak has consistently progressed to the vigorous defense of special enclaves for masculinity.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It’s darkly funny how a decade of attacking “safe spaces” in favor of some sort of social Darwinist fantasy where the strong devour the weak has consistently progressed to the vigorous defense of special enclaves for masculinity.
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"What threatens our social fabric is not the presence of vulnerable people seeking sanctuary, but rhetoric & policy that sets neighbour against neighbour & encourages suspicion instead of solidarity."
JPIT churches respond to asylum reforms
Leaders of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have issued the following statement in response to the government’s announcements this week on proposed changes to its asylum and returns...
urc.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
"What threatens our social fabric is not the presence of vulnerable people seeking sanctuary, but rhetoric & policy that sets neighbour against neighbour & encourages suspicion instead of solidarity."
What is the point of Labour?
1/ Almost 20 years ago, an Australian colleague and I asked “what are governments for?” We thought we had an answer.
After today’s budget I’m struggling to learn what THIS government is for.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/...
After today’s budget I’m struggling to learn what THIS government is for.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What is the point of Labour?
God forbid boys should grow up to be good leaders with decent, civilised shared values, rather than drunken, toxic bullies who think male violence should be unfettered by law, moral principles or basic humanity.
Pentagon Pete’s Plot to Target Scouts for Bonkers Reason Exposed in Leaked Memo
The defense secretary wants to sever long-lasting ties between Scouts and the military over the fallout.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
God forbid boys should grow up to be good leaders with decent, civilised shared values, rather than drunken, toxic bullies who think male violence should be unfettered by law, moral principles or basic humanity.
Reposted by Dr Jackie Turvey Tait
2. The Russia-Ukraine war has demonstrated that Russia is even weaker than its detractors assumed. Moscow bats above its weight through a combination of opportunism and unfettered foreign subversion, especially in Europe and North America.
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
2. The Russia-Ukraine war has demonstrated that Russia is even weaker than its detractors assumed. Moscow bats above its weight through a combination of opportunism and unfettered foreign subversion, especially in Europe and North America.
"What we really need for our politicians to respond effectively to the next potential pandemic are agile leadership, smart decision-making, flexibility, humility and trustworthiness. How does one build those into a political system?"
Vote for competent leaders, not entertainers – that’s what I wish the Covid report could say | Devi Sridhar
To prevent a future pandemic we’d need agile leadership, smart decision-making, humility and trustworthiness. How does one build those into a political system, asks Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global ...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"What we really need for our politicians to respond effectively to the next potential pandemic are agile leadership, smart decision-making, flexibility, humility and trustworthiness. How does one build those into a political system?"
"Congleton High School is now closed for a 'deep-clean' after 'high levels of sickness absence' this week.
It follows advice from the UKHSA and an infection control team."
Most likely flu. Why are UKHSA still advising surface cleaning? Everyone knows #CovidIsAirborne
It follows advice from the UKHSA and an infection control team."
Most likely flu. Why are UKHSA still advising surface cleaning? Everyone knows #CovidIsAirborne
Cheshire school gripped by 'flu-like illness' closed for two days
It comes after 'high levels of sickness absence' this week
www.cheshire-live.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"Congleton High School is now closed for a 'deep-clean' after 'high levels of sickness absence' this week.
It follows advice from the UKHSA and an infection control team."
Most likely flu. Why are UKHSA still advising surface cleaning? Everyone knows #CovidIsAirborne
It follows advice from the UKHSA and an infection control team."
Most likely flu. Why are UKHSA still advising surface cleaning? Everyone knows #CovidIsAirborne
Please sign & share this petition!
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Petition: Review NHS policy on masks, safe air & ventilation to protect vulnerable
Vulnerable people — those with cancer, immune compromise, or chronic illness — should feel safe in NHS settings, not fearful. We’re calling for a 'do no harm' standard: an automatic right to treatment...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Reposted by Dr Jackie Turvey Tait
In 1688, there was a debate over the lawfulness of an order issued by James II to the Anglican clergy to read the King's declaration suspending religious laws. For their refusal to comply and their petition explaining why his mandate was illegal, the King charged seven bishops with seditious libel.
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In 1688, there was a debate over the lawfulness of an order issued by James II to the Anglican clergy to read the King's declaration suspending religious laws. For their refusal to comply and their petition explaining why his mandate was illegal, the King charged seven bishops with seditious libel.
Reposted by Dr Jackie Turvey Tait
Let’s face it. Hegseth won’t give up until he has inadvertently made Kelly the leading presidential contender for 2028.
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Let’s face it. Hegseth won’t give up until he has inadvertently made Kelly the leading presidential contender for 2028.
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“Having a United States senator subject to discipline at the behest of the secretary of defense and the president — that violates a core principle of legislative independence,” Kreis said in a phone interview.
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Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon says it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after the former Navy pilot joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called...
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“Having a United States senator subject to discipline at the behest of the secretary of defense and the president — that violates a core principle of legislative independence,” Kreis said in a phone interview.
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Targeting Kelly is one of those “this is why we’ll win” moments, bc it shows how politically impetuous this admin is.
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
Mark Kelly: "My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head. Six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is and we know what causes it too, The statements that Donald Trump made incites others."
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Targeting Kelly is one of those “this is why we’ll win” moments, bc it shows how politically impetuous this admin is.
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
Reposted by Dr Jackie Turvey Tait
4/ "This is a real stretch by the administration," "very rare," "politically charged."
"It is hard to see it going forwards" because of First Amendment.
- Mick Wagoner, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel; military lawyer for 17 years
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"It is hard to see it going forwards" because of First Amendment.
- Mick Wagoner, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel; military lawyer for 17 years
www.npr.org/2025/11/24/n...
Pentagon investigates Democratic senator for telling troops to refuse 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon says it's opening an investigation into Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly in the wake of a video of Democratic lawmakers urging servicemembers not to comply with "illegal orders."
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
4/ "This is a real stretch by the administration," "very rare," "politically charged."
"It is hard to see it going forwards" because of First Amendment.
- Mick Wagoner, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel; military lawyer for 17 years
www.npr.org/2025/11/24/n...
"It is hard to see it going forwards" because of First Amendment.
- Mick Wagoner, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel; military lawyer for 17 years
www.npr.org/2025/11/24/n...
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3/ Pentagon’s investigation “absurd” and proposed charges “ridiculous.”
Senator Kelly was “reminding troops of their duty to follow the law and to not engage in illegal activities.”
- Kristine Huskey, Professor at University of Arizona law school and director of its Veterans’ Advocacy Law Clinic
Senator Kelly was “reminding troops of their duty to follow the law and to not engage in illegal activities.”
- Kristine Huskey, Professor at University of Arizona law school and director of its Veterans’ Advocacy Law Clinic
Pentagon investigating Sen. Mark Kelly after ‘you can refuse illegal orders’ video
news.azpm.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
3/ Pentagon’s investigation “absurd” and proposed charges “ridiculous.”
Senator Kelly was “reminding troops of their duty to follow the law and to not engage in illegal activities.”
- Kristine Huskey, Professor at University of Arizona law school and director of its Veterans’ Advocacy Law Clinic
Senator Kelly was “reminding troops of their duty to follow the law and to not engage in illegal activities.”
- Kristine Huskey, Professor at University of Arizona law school and director of its Veterans’ Advocacy Law Clinic
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2/
“I have no idea what they’d court-martial him for.”
“It’s preposterous.”
-- Eliot A. Cohen, a military historian who worked for President George W. Bush
reporting by @gregjaffe.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
“I have no idea what they’d court-martial him for.”
“It’s preposterous.”
-- Eliot A. Cohen, a military historian who worked for President George W. Bush
reporting by @gregjaffe.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Pentagon Opens Inquiry Into Senator Mark Kelly Over What Hegseth Calls ‘Seditious’ Video
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:58 AM
2/
“I have no idea what they’d court-martial him for.”
“It’s preposterous.”
-- Eliot A. Cohen, a military historian who worked for President George W. Bush
reporting by @gregjaffe.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
“I have no idea what they’d court-martial him for.”
“It’s preposterous.”
-- Eliot A. Cohen, a military historian who worked for President George W. Bush
reporting by @gregjaffe.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
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Senator Kelly’s remarks in the video are “a 100% accurate representation of what the law says."
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
Pentagon Investigates Misconduct Allegations Against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly
The review comes after Kelly, a retired Navy captain, appeared in a video with other lawmakers telling military members not to obey unlawful orders.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Senator Kelly’s remarks in the video are “a 100% accurate representation of what the law says."
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
"It would be a total abdication of responsibility for Congress to sit by timidly as Trump unilaterally launches an illegal and unauthorized war of choice."
On Illegal War and Immoral Peace
Why we should be dubious of both the coming actions in Venezuela and the ‘peace’ proposal for Ukraine.
www.thebulwark.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
"It would be a total abdication of responsibility for Congress to sit by timidly as Trump unilaterally launches an illegal and unauthorized war of choice."
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Aside from the high seas murder spree, an order to court martial a sitting senator for 100% legal political speech, and to do so under blatant unlawful command influence, would probably be the clearest case yet of an order so manifestly unlawful there is a duty for anybody in uniform to refuse it.
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Aside from the high seas murder spree, an order to court martial a sitting senator for 100% legal political speech, and to do so under blatant unlawful command influence, would probably be the clearest case yet of an order so manifestly unlawful there is a duty for anybody in uniform to refuse it.
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The military has a duty to refuse unlawful orders, but Congress has a duty to remove from office a president and secretary who would issue such orders. There is something off about members of Congress talking about the former while refusing to say the latter, the part that's actually their job here.
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The military has a duty to refuse unlawful orders, but Congress has a duty to remove from office a president and secretary who would issue such orders. There is something off about members of Congress talking about the former while refusing to say the latter, the part that's actually their job here.
Why don't schools have the same duty to kids that employers have to workers under the Health & Safety at Work Act?
#LongCovid
#CleanAirEverywhere
#SafeSchools
#LongCovid
#CleanAirEverywhere
#SafeSchools
As a society we also need to think about why it's OK to exclude kids from even the limited protections offered by occupational health and safety rules, even in places like schools where they are forced to be present. Kids should be *more* protected than an adult working in a steel mill, not less.
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Why don't schools have the same duty to kids that employers have to workers under the Health & Safety at Work Act?
#LongCovid
#CleanAirEverywhere
#SafeSchools
#LongCovid
#CleanAirEverywhere
#SafeSchools
Apparently you believe a lot of things that are not in fact true.
Leavitt: “We believe the attorney in this case, Lindsey Halligan, is not only extremely qualified…but she was in fact legally appointed. And I know the DOJ will be appealing this in very short order.”
November 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Apparently you believe a lot of things that are not in fact true.
"Anyone with flu or COVID-19 symptoms – including a high temperature, cough & feeling tired or achy – should minimise contact with others, especially those more vulnerable...ensuring indoor spaces are well ventilated is important & if you need to go out with symptoms, consider wearing a face mask."
UKHSA says 'wear a mask' as four viruses spread in UK
Health bosses expect to see 'further increases' in winter virus levels as the colder months hit
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Anyone with flu or COVID-19 symptoms – including a high temperature, cough & feeling tired or achy – should minimise contact with others, especially those more vulnerable...ensuring indoor spaces are well ventilated is important & if you need to go out with symptoms, consider wearing a face mask."
This is bizarre from Hegseth. All they said was that servicemembers owe allegiance to the Constitution & have no duty to obey illegal orders. This is a straightforwardly true statement & not remotely seditious. "Trump says it's seditious" does not make it so.
#HoldFast
#HoldFast
Calling them the “Seditious Six” & branding their statements “despicable” before review is textbook definition of prejudgment. No panel, judge, or reviewing authority can claim neutrality once the SECDEF declares the accused guilty. This looks like the procedures used in dictatorships, not the US.
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This is bizarre from Hegseth. All they said was that servicemembers owe allegiance to the Constitution & have no duty to obey illegal orders. This is a straightforwardly true statement & not remotely seditious. "Trump says it's seditious" does not make it so.
#HoldFast
#HoldFast
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We asked people to let us know why they wanted to join us. We all want to see a better approach to public health. #Covid #LongCovid #CleanAir #MakeHopeNormal @greenparty.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We asked people to let us know why they wanted to join us. We all want to see a better approach to public health. #Covid #LongCovid #CleanAir #MakeHopeNormal @greenparty.org.uk