Karen D Shipp
@karendshipp.bsky.social
Here to learn. And with others, to face up to the uncomfortable realities of climate change and the need for fairer distribution of wealth in these desperate times.
Pro-Europe, pro caring for future generations, pro Ukraine.
#CovidIsAirborne #BoycottTesla
Pro-Europe, pro caring for future generations, pro Ukraine.
#CovidIsAirborne #BoycottTesla
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Karen D Shipp
@karendshipp.bsky.social
· Oct 17
I'm lucky enough to walk often in my local woods. I record the changing seasons with a smartphone snap each time and have decided to post these here, rather than on Instagram, to add a bit of nature's beauty to the mix.
Enjoy your day.
Enjoy your day.
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🇬🇧 Britain is close to losing the Atlantic to Russia for the first time since the end of the Second World War, the first sea lord has warned, - The Times
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said the Royal Navy would struggle to keep pace without rapid transformation and the support of Nato allies.
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said the Royal Navy would struggle to keep pace without rapid transformation and the support of Nato allies.
December 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🇬🇧 Britain is close to losing the Atlantic to Russia for the first time since the end of the Second World War, the first sea lord has warned, - The Times
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said the Royal Navy would struggle to keep pace without rapid transformation and the support of Nato allies.
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said the Royal Navy would struggle to keep pace without rapid transformation and the support of Nato allies.
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Police investigating claims that ReformUK leader spent more than the law allowed to win Clacton seat in 2024 election bit.ly/4aBItJk Reform’s response is that whistleblower kept sex toys in the office and in any case it is too late for a prosecution
Reform UK investigated by police over claims it broke election laws
Nigel Farage’s party has been accused by a whistleblower of failing to declare thousands of pounds of spending during its general election campaign
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Police investigating claims that ReformUK leader spent more than the law allowed to win Clacton seat in 2024 election bit.ly/4aBItJk Reform’s response is that whistleblower kept sex toys in the office and in any case it is too late for a prosecution
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So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform campaign for Farage’s Clacton seat was a ‘juggernaut’, say candidates
Defeated Tory and Labour rivals describe force of Reform ‘machine’ as police assess claims of overspending
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
So, Farage who’d previously failed 7 times to be an MP, decided that in Clacton he’d rely on his old Brexit friends - cheating (and racism) - to get him his win.
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With millions now pouring into Reform, it’s beyond time to properly investigate this grubby little man
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I'm really pleased that the accusations against Farage are quite rightly not going away. He appears very, very rattled and deservedly so.
This is very long overdue.
This is very long overdue.
December 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I'm really pleased that the accusations against Farage are quite rightly not going away. He appears very, very rattled and deservedly so.
This is very long overdue.
This is very long overdue.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
December 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
December 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
October sunset. Constantine bay, North Cornwall. #sky #BlueSkyArtShow
December 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
October sunset. Constantine bay, North Cornwall. #sky #BlueSkyArtShow
October #sky reflected in wet sand. #BlueSkyArtShow
December 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
October #sky reflected in wet sand. #BlueSkyArtShow
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Is it right to worry that the outing of Farage as a racist makes him very attractive to millions of Brit’s who are also racist but obscure their attitude ?
Far better to attack him as a traitor and Russian stooge. As a Trump lite economic assassin.
His racism appeals to too many.
Far better to attack him as a traitor and Russian stooge. As a Trump lite economic assassin.
His racism appeals to too many.
December 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Is it right to worry that the outing of Farage as a racist makes him very attractive to millions of Brit’s who are also racist but obscure their attitude ?
Far better to attack him as a traitor and Russian stooge. As a Trump lite economic assassin.
His racism appeals to too many.
Far better to attack him as a traitor and Russian stooge. As a Trump lite economic assassin.
His racism appeals to too many.
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And there's this. Two former Tory PMs, Johnson & Truss, with Farage, partying together. Three greedy people. Deluded, selfish, right wing liars and racists - who broke Britain's economy, but they're still laughing all the way to the bank.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ins...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ins...
Inside private members' club bash where guests laugh at Hitler jokes and sing 'we're all racist now'
The dinner was attended by Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage, Liz Truss, Robert Jenrick and Lee Anderson among other high-profile political figures.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
And there's this. Two former Tory PMs, Johnson & Truss, with Farage, partying together. Three greedy people. Deluded, selfish, right wing liars and racists - who broke Britain's economy, but they're still laughing all the way to the bank.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ins...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ins...
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Syrian president accuses Israel of fabricating threats to justify militarism and divert attention from Gaza massacres.
Syria’s al-Sharaa accuses Israel of ‘exporting crises’ across region
Syrian president accuses Israel of fabricating threats to justify militarism and divert attention from Gaza massacres.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Syrian president accuses Israel of fabricating threats to justify militarism and divert attention from Gaza massacres.
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In case it wasn't already obvious why Farage and his party are spreading misinformation about the climate crisis and trying to blame the most vulnerable for the problems caused by inequality - they've just received a record donation from a jet fuel multimillionaire!
December 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
In case it wasn't already obvious why Farage and his party are spreading misinformation about the climate crisis and trying to blame the most vulnerable for the problems caused by inequality - they've just received a record donation from a jet fuel multimillionaire!
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Net migration to Britain has fallen by almost 80% from its 2023 peak, according to data released on Thursday.
The British Public Thinks Immigration Is Up. It’s Actually Down, Sharply.
Net migration to Britain has fallen by almost 80 percent from its 2023 peak, according to data released on Thursday.
nyti.ms
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Net migration to Britain has fallen by almost 80% from its 2023 peak, according to data released on Thursday.
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Opinion: Leaking the Budget is an unhappy tradition, continued this year by the Office for Budget Responsibility, writes Chris Giles. But the fiscal watchdog’s error is worse than other Budget leaks because the OBR exists solely to improve the process on.ft.com/43Ur7U9
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Opinion: Leaking the Budget is an unhappy tradition, continued this year by the Office for Budget Responsibility, writes Chris Giles. But the fiscal watchdog’s error is worse than other Budget leaks because the OBR exists solely to improve the process on.ft.com/43Ur7U9
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UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
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“I had hemophilia for nearly five decades. I went to Philadelphia and had a 45-minute infusion, and my hemophilia was gone.”
Genes-> Medicine
nature.com/articles/s41...
Genes-> Medicine
nature.com/articles/s41...
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
“I had hemophilia for nearly five decades. I went to Philadelphia and had a 45-minute infusion, and my hemophilia was gone.”
Genes-> Medicine
nature.com/articles/s41...
Genes-> Medicine
nature.com/articles/s41...
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Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
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The OBR’s careless leak has damaged us all on.ft.com/48DvyFi
The OBR’s careless leak has damaged us all
The fiscal watchdog’s error is worse than other Budget leaks because it exists solely to improve the process
on.ft.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The OBR’s careless leak has damaged us all on.ft.com/48DvyFi
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Vaccines save lives. Vaccine-deniers are killers.
Third Kentucky infant dies from whooping cough as statewide cases surge
A third Kentucky infant has died from whooping cough in the last 12 months, the Kentucky Department for Public Health said Monday.
www.wlwt.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Vaccines save lives. Vaccine-deniers are killers.
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Delighted to see the Chancellor has taken forward the recommendation from Gordon Brown, @smfthinktank.bsky.social and @ippr.org to increase taxes on gambling. We called for this hugely profitable industry to contribute to ending the two child limit for benefits
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Delighted to see the Chancellor has taken forward the recommendation from Gordon Brown, @smfthinktank.bsky.social and @ippr.org to increase taxes on gambling. We called for this hugely profitable industry to contribute to ending the two child limit for benefits
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Whatever else this government do (and there's plenty of issues with this budget) ministers will always be able to point to this as an incredible important contribution to the country's future. Almost half a million kids taken out of poverty.
Scrapping the two-child limit in full is a monumental decision. Well done to all involved in the Child Poverty Strategy, and everyone who has made the case against the policy.
OBR says scrapping costs £3 billion in 2029-30 and will lift 450,000 out of poverty
OBR says scrapping costs £3 billion in 2029-30 and will lift 450,000 out of poverty
November 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Whatever else this government do (and there's plenty of issues with this budget) ministers will always be able to point to this as an incredible important contribution to the country's future. Almost half a million kids taken out of poverty.
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Kemi Badenoch has been handed a paper copy of the (mistakenly published) OBR report. Mel Stride is helping her annotate it ahead of her response to Reeves. Opposition leaders don’t usually get this sort of prep opportunity
November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Kemi Badenoch has been handed a paper copy of the (mistakenly published) OBR report. Mel Stride is helping her annotate it ahead of her response to Reeves. Opposition leaders don’t usually get this sort of prep opportunity
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Long Covid COSTS $£€
4️⃣ UCL / Exeter study: productivity losses averaged £931 per patient per month in their cohort.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/no...
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/no...
Long Covid could cost the economy billions every year
Working days lost to long Covid could be costing the economy billions of pounds every year as patients struggle to cope with symptoms and return to work, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Long Covid COSTS $£€
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Dim Philby at work.
Someone (Rubio?) is MEGA pissed at the Ukraine peace plan situation if they leaked a full on *recording* of this Witkoff call (with transcript, lol).
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Dim Philby at work.