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Kim McGuinness @kimmcguinness.bsky.social · 14d

This is patriotism. 🇬🇧

This is pride.

This is unity.

This is a city and a region saying loud and clear- no to racism and no to a far right agenda seeking to divide us.

So much love for our place and our people today. Thank you to everyone who came out and showed who we are.❤️

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Hunter @hunterub.bsky.social · 14d

Are you a paranoid dementia sufferer abandoned by their family after a lifetime of hurtful acts? Traffic yourself a new international bride with Dream Singles.

Dan Murphy @bungdan.bsky.social · 14d

Blah blah blah WAR blah blah blah Portland blah blah blah WAR blah blah blah TERRORISTS. My God. (I screen-grabbed with the ads served with Trump's posts to add to the Verhoeven-esque horror.) truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...

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Indivisible Abroad: EU, UK, and Canada👑❌ @indivisibleabroad.bsky.social · 15d

All US activists, but especially those living abroad, should read this EO. Clearly it is based on fabrication & twisting of partial facts to fit a false narrative. But we need to figure out what exactly are the legal implications of this.

#FreeSpeech

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Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence

NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-7 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

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Louise Elizabeth Parker @louiseparker.bsky.social · 20d

UK recognizes #Palestine. Starmer must be feeling the heat.

Indivisible Abroad: EU, UK, and Canada👑❌ @indivisibleabroad.bsky.social · 20d

UK recognizes #Palestine

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

UK recognises Palestine as an independent state

Keir Starmer’s announcement comes seven decades after end of British mandate in Palestine and creation of state of Israel

www.theguardian.com

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · 21d

Fired up after marching with @indivisiblelondon.bsky.social at the @ukstoptrump.bsky.social London protest this week.

Being around so many creative people and their positive energy really does make me braver and more hopeful.

#courageiscontagious
@indivisible.org @indivisableabroad.bsky.social

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Jennifer Kavanagh @quiatimet.bsky.social · 27d

The absolute utter cheek of someone having an Irish tricolour at an anti immigration rally in London. Honestly they must be illiterate because they’ve obviously never been in the same room as a history book never mind read it.

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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 27d

Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.

Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.

This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is the kind of thing that I want to hear members of our Labour Party government saying 24/7

#stopReform

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 3

Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Sep 2

I hated the restrictions of being a civil servant. I hope this guy gets fired and loses his pension.

Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · Sep 2

Reform UK councillor Paul Bean suspended by Home Office

Reform UK councillor suspended by Home Office after alleged social media posts

A Durham county councillor has reportedly been suspended from his day job at the Home Office amid criticism of alleged social media posts…

www.thenorthernecho.co.uk

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Sep 2

Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they won’t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...

Great Yarmouth to Host Britain’s Biggest White Power Concert in Years – HOPE not hate

Great Yarmouth is set to host the largest white power music gig held in the UK for at least 10 years, HOPE not hate can...

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Indivisible Abroad: EU, UK, and Canada👑❌ @indivisibleabroad.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day to all our friends and comrades back in the US! Always remember that unions secured the weekend, the eight-hour day, and more!

#SolidarityForever

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Solidarity Forever

YouTube video by Pete Seeger - Topic

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Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · Sep 1

I turn on my TV and a TV presenter is asking a Govt minister why they are talking about rolling out free childcare when the big issue is asylum hotels. This is objectively insane.

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO @dailyherald.bsky.social · Aug 30

Keir Starmer "I know what it’s like when you’ve got young kids and they get sick — missed school days, missed work, and last-minute childcare.

That's why we're rolling out free chickenpox vaccines.

Our Plan for Change will protect children, support families and save the NHS money."

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Sep 1

It's so frustrating!

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Ian Coldwater 👻🌿 @lookitup.baby · Aug 30

Old Soviet joke for today:

A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.

After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?”

“I’m looking for the obituaries.”

“The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.”

“Not the one I’m looking for.”

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Aug 26

Krasner: So, if what you have is a group of ICE agents, or even the military, coming into Philadelphia and committing crimes—assaults that are illegal, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, obstruction of the administration of justice—they can be prosecuted.

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Aug 23

New Bridge Hotel...

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Aug 23

Near the Laing Gallery.

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Aug 23

Protesting the hateful anti refugee protesters in #Newcastle.

And those of you racists stupid enough to be waving football flags, your photos will be sent to #EFL and #NUFC.

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Aug 23

I'll be there!

#resist #Newcastle #standuptoracism #oligarchsaretherealproblem

AdrianWake @adrianwake.bsky.social · Aug 21

Come an join us on Saturday

Defend refugees. Stop the far right. Newcastle counter protest 23rd August, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle

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Netpol @netpol.org · Aug 22

It seems like only yesterday that vandalism with paint was considered a terrorism offence

Anthony Zacharzewski @anthonyzach.be · Aug 22

Strong Shankill Road vibes.

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Aug 22

Not shocked to hear this.

Two thirds of those arrested at Bristol anti-immigration riots involved in domestic abuse reports | Bristol Live share.google/VI1Yf6YvcpV3...

Two thirds arrested at protest involved in domestic abuse reports

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the statistics following an FOI request

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Mary van Erp Bythell @mbythell.bsky.social · Aug 21

Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Indivisible Abroad: EU, UK, and Canada👑❌ @indivisibleabroad.bsky.social · Aug 20

#ThisIsNotWhatDemocracyLooksLike

www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

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Ian @ian2r.bsky.social · Aug 13

@joemorrismp.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social

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