Kate Smart
@katesmart321.bsky.social
CEO @settled.bsky.social
Views here my own.
Views here my own.
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A charity that supports survivors of torture is “haemorrhaging money” into security measures, with some employees “scared to come to work”, its chief executive has said
Charity ‘haemorrhaging money’ into security in light of anti-refugee sentiment
www.civilsociety.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM
A charity that supports survivors of torture is “haemorrhaging money” into security measures, with some employees “scared to come to work”, its chief executive has said
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Let’s celebrate #Welsh #Charities #Week - #Wythnos #Elusennau #Cymru!
Hats off to the amazing charities & people in Wales! Together we can all "shine a bit of light in the dark," playing our part, changing lives...🙏
#WelshCharitiesWeek #wythnoselusennaucymru #Playyourpartchangelives #TogetherWeCan
Hats off to the amazing charities & people in Wales! Together we can all "shine a bit of light in the dark," playing our part, changing lives...🙏
#WelshCharitiesWeek #wythnoselusennaucymru #Playyourpartchangelives #TogetherWeCan
February 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Let’s celebrate #Welsh #Charities #Week - #Wythnos #Elusennau #Cymru!
Hats off to the amazing charities & people in Wales! Together we can all "shine a bit of light in the dark," playing our part, changing lives...🙏
#WelshCharitiesWeek #wythnoselusennaucymru #Playyourpartchangelives #TogetherWeCan
Hats off to the amazing charities & people in Wales! Together we can all "shine a bit of light in the dark," playing our part, changing lives...🙏
#WelshCharitiesWeek #wythnoselusennaucymru #Playyourpartchangelives #TogetherWeCan
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What's so amazing about Jim Henson as a puppeteer is that he could literally be explaining that Kermit is made out of felt and ping pong balls and yet Kermit still feels alive the whole time he's doing it
February 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM
What's so amazing about Jim Henson as a puppeteer is that he could literally be explaining that Kermit is made out of felt and ping pong balls and yet Kermit still feels alive the whole time he's doing it
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RIP Robert Tinney (November 22, 1947 – February 1, 2026), the artist famous for his playful covers for Byte magazine, a hobbist magazine that ushered in the microcomputing age from the mid-70s through the 90s. I'm honored to have included his work in my own art collection.
February 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
RIP Robert Tinney (November 22, 1947 – February 1, 2026), the artist famous for his playful covers for Byte magazine, a hobbist magazine that ushered in the microcomputing age from the mid-70s through the 90s. I'm honored to have included his work in my own art collection.
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"From February 25th, all Irish nationals must have a passport to travel to the UK on Aer Lingus flights despite the long-standing Common Travel Area (CTA) arrangement, the airline said" www.irishtimes.com/life-style/t...
Aer Lingus passengers flying from Ireland to UK require passport under rule change
Change to take effect from February 25th despite Common Travel Area measures
www.irishtimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:47 PM
"From February 25th, all Irish nationals must have a passport to travel to the UK on Aer Lingus flights despite the long-standing Common Travel Area (CTA) arrangement, the airline said" www.irishtimes.com/life-style/t...
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William Shakespeare wrote this speech 400 years ago about people in London wishing that immigrants go back to where they came from, performed by Sir Ian McKellen on the Stephen Colbert show:
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
William Shakespeare wrote this speech 400 years ago about people in London wishing that immigrants go back to where they came from, performed by Sir Ian McKellen on the Stephen Colbert show:
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Recent immigrant to South Wales complains about immigration in an area that has some of the lowest numbers of immigrants in the UK... 🤔
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Recent immigrant to South Wales complains about immigration in an area that has some of the lowest numbers of immigrants in the UK... 🤔
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We are running 3 free training sessions for front line staff, managers, and decision makers in local authorities - ‘Children in care- citizenship and immigration training’ which you can sign up to here:
gmiau.org/settlement-a...
gmiau.org/settlement-a...
February 2, 2026 at 11:10 AM
We are running 3 free training sessions for front line staff, managers, and decision makers in local authorities - ‘Children in care- citizenship and immigration training’ which you can sign up to here:
gmiau.org/settlement-a...
gmiau.org/settlement-a...
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Also evidence that essentially eliminating irregular immigration - as Australia has - doesn't, by itself, stop the radical right.
Nobody in Britain pays any attention to Australian politics, but One Nation overtaking the Coalition in the polls has distinct parallels with Reform leading the Conservatives. Parties on the radical right are coming for centre right parties across the world...
Poll via AFR / RedBridge Accent.
Poll via AFR / RedBridge Accent.
February 1, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Also evidence that essentially eliminating irregular immigration - as Australia has - doesn't, by itself, stop the radical right.
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Wonderful Ice Age art!
Some 40,000 years ago, this tiny head of a cave lion was skilfully sculpted from mammoth ivory. It is one of the oldest known works of figurative art!
📷 by me
#Archaeology
Some 40,000 years ago, this tiny head of a cave lion was skilfully sculpted from mammoth ivory. It is one of the oldest known works of figurative art!
📷 by me
#Archaeology
February 1, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Wonderful Ice Age art!
Some 40,000 years ago, this tiny head of a cave lion was skilfully sculpted from mammoth ivory. It is one of the oldest known works of figurative art!
📷 by me
#Archaeology
Some 40,000 years ago, this tiny head of a cave lion was skilfully sculpted from mammoth ivory. It is one of the oldest known works of figurative art!
📷 by me
#Archaeology
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Lord Peter Mandelson was sent money directly from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein as early as 2003, according to new files released by US government
The files record three payments in 2003/4 from Epstein’s JPMorgan accounts of $25,000 each, all mentioning Mandelson
www.ft.com/content/1728...
The files record three payments in 2003/4 from Epstein’s JPMorgan accounts of $25,000 each, all mentioning Mandelson
www.ft.com/content/1728...
Jeffrey Epstein sent Peter Mandelson $75,000, documents show
Newly released files include three payments from disgraced financier’s JPMorgan account to former UK power broker
www.ft.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Lord Peter Mandelson was sent money directly from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein as early as 2003, according to new files released by US government
The files record three payments in 2003/4 from Epstein’s JPMorgan accounts of $25,000 each, all mentioning Mandelson
www.ft.com/content/1728...
The files record three payments in 2003/4 from Epstein’s JPMorgan accounts of $25,000 each, all mentioning Mandelson
www.ft.com/content/1728...
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Good to catch up on this week's #Senedd debate on Social Cohesion, following ESJ Inquiry led by Committee Chair @jennyrathbone.bsky.social.
A focus on building social capital and social infrastructure is essential to strengthening cohesion in Wales. Read our blog for more: tinyurl.com/yf462jtr
A focus on building social capital and social infrastructure is essential to strengthening cohesion in Wales. Read our blog for more: tinyurl.com/yf462jtr
Building Connection: how local community action promotes social cohesion — BCT
In response to the Equality and Social Justice Committee’s inquiry into social cohesion , BCT’s Policy and Research Advisor, Eleri Williams, explores how local community action promotes social cohesi...
tinyurl.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Good to catch up on this week's #Senedd debate on Social Cohesion, following ESJ Inquiry led by Committee Chair @jennyrathbone.bsky.social.
A focus on building social capital and social infrastructure is essential to strengthening cohesion in Wales. Read our blog for more: tinyurl.com/yf462jtr
A focus on building social capital and social infrastructure is essential to strengthening cohesion in Wales. Read our blog for more: tinyurl.com/yf462jtr
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Out today: MPS Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland survey 2025
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland: Changing, complex, contradictory - Migration Policy Scotland
The third wave of Migration Policy Scotland’s annual representative survey provides a detailed picture of how views are evolving. This attitudinal survey series provides policymakers and others with e...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Out today: MPS Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland survey 2025
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
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The government's Water White Paper doesn't tackle the root cause of the water crisis- privatisation.
As bills soar, shareholders pocket outrageous payouts for crumbling infrastructure, outages and sewage pollution.
Greens want water back where it belongs- in public hands.
As bills soar, shareholders pocket outrageous payouts for crumbling infrastructure, outages and sewage pollution.
Greens want water back where it belongs- in public hands.
January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The government's Water White Paper doesn't tackle the root cause of the water crisis- privatisation.
As bills soar, shareholders pocket outrageous payouts for crumbling infrastructure, outages and sewage pollution.
Greens want water back where it belongs- in public hands.
As bills soar, shareholders pocket outrageous payouts for crumbling infrastructure, outages and sewage pollution.
Greens want water back where it belongs- in public hands.
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Listen. Watch. Share. Repeat.
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Listen. Watch. Share. Repeat.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.
www.theverge.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
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ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
January 24, 2026 at 4:22 AM
ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
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Are you filled with righteous anger about Donald Trump's fascism in the States? Good, but not enough. Now, make it your personal responsibility to ensure Nigel Farage never gets to introduce it here.
January 22, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Are you filled with righteous anger about Donald Trump's fascism in the States? Good, but not enough. Now, make it your personal responsibility to ensure Nigel Farage never gets to introduce it here.
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Caught a nice moment of light earlier today
January 23, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Caught a nice moment of light earlier today
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I just signed this petition calling on Prince William to end the rent on Dartmoor Prison while it remains empty and unsafe and save millions in public money. It only takes a few seconds - please add your name. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Prince William: Stop charging taxpayers for an empty prison
Dartmoor Prison has been empty for over 18 months after toxic gas made it unsafe. Yet, with no prisoners inside, taxpayers are still forking out around £4 million every year in rent to Prince William’...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 1:54 PM
I just signed this petition calling on Prince William to end the rent on Dartmoor Prison while it remains empty and unsafe and save millions in public money. It only takes a few seconds - please add your name. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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January 22, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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A major new report has revealed the extraordinary role Wales’s bookshops play in sustaining local communities, nurturing culture and strengthening the Welsh language
New report warns about the fragile future of bookshops in Wales
Gosia Buzzanca A major new report has revealed the extraordinary role Wales’s bookshops play in sustaining local communities, nurturing culture and strengthening the Welsh language. At the same time, ...
nation.cymru
January 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM
A major new report has revealed the extraordinary role Wales’s bookshops play in sustaining local communities, nurturing culture and strengthening the Welsh language