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Big ladybird fan. She/her 🕎🏳️🌈
Profile pic shows a 5 spot ladybird.
Indie author and nature podcaster :)
Tips here: https://ko-fi.com/hwabpodcast
Profile pic shows a 5 spot ladybird.
Indie author and nature podcaster :)
Tips here: https://ko-fi.com/hwabpodcast
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Manchester Mill find the small group of Reform activists includes several with v overt prejudices. They fairly note that Goodwin can't be expected to vet them all in advance. To date, the site report he is not willing to criticise ant of it once revealed either
manchestermill.co.uk/goodwins-gan...
manchestermill.co.uk/goodwins-gan...
'I wouldn't touch a Jewish woman': Meet the Reform team in Gorton and Denton
Members of Reform's campaign team shared racist content online and aligned themselves with far-right groups
manchestermill.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Manchester Mill find the small group of Reform activists includes several with v overt prejudices. They fairly note that Goodwin can't be expected to vet them all in advance. To date, the site report he is not willing to criticise ant of it once revealed either
manchestermill.co.uk/goodwins-gan...
manchestermill.co.uk/goodwins-gan...
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"I believed what I was told by liars" is one of only a few consistent positions the Labour Party has.
Yvette Cooper is asked why she banned Palestine Action
"I followed the clear advice.. which was very clear about the recommendation for proscription of this group.. you have to take really seriously advice you are given.."
This is clearly the line she's going with.
"I followed the clear advice.. which was very clear about the recommendation for proscription of this group.. you have to take really seriously advice you are given.."
This is clearly the line she's going with.
February 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM
"I believed what I was told by liars" is one of only a few consistent positions the Labour Party has.
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Only 37% of American Jews say they identify as Zionists. Seven percent call themselves anti-Zionist, 8% non-Zionist and 18% aren’t sure. Another 30% say none of the labels offered describe them.
www.jta.org/2026/02/11/i...
www.jta.org/2026/02/11/i...
It’s not just the kids: Only a third of US Jews 75+ call themselves ‘Zionists’ - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
A new JFNA survey finds strong support for Israel but widespread discomfort with the “Zionist” label among the youngest and oldest Jews.
www.jta.org
February 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Only 37% of American Jews say they identify as Zionists. Seven percent call themselves anti-Zionist, 8% non-Zionist and 18% aren’t sure. Another 30% say none of the labels offered describe them.
www.jta.org/2026/02/11/i...
www.jta.org/2026/02/11/i...
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Meanwhile, a rare recent attempt by pro-Israel Jewish institutions to engage Jewish non-Zionists on their own terms finds the exact opposite - that they are deeply engaged with Judaism, raised in Jewish communities, and simply pained by Israel's actions. cdn.prod.website-files.com/61dbcf7b99a1...
cdn.prod.website-files.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Meanwhile, a rare recent attempt by pro-Israel Jewish institutions to engage Jewish non-Zionists on their own terms finds the exact opposite - that they are deeply engaged with Judaism, raised in Jewish communities, and simply pained by Israel's actions. cdn.prod.website-files.com/61dbcf7b99a1...
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Also not so good the horrible people were given a free ride on the BBC, with no pushback, in virtue of their having horrible ideas
February 13, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Also not so good the horrible people were given a free ride on the BBC, with no pushback, in virtue of their having horrible ideas
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Don't let anyone in Labour get away with pretending their hands are tied by the supreme court's decision in FWS and that parliament cannot change the law
February 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Don't let anyone in Labour get away with pretending their hands are tied by the supreme court's decision in FWS and that parliament cannot change the law
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At the same time Nick Fuentes is talking about "breeding gulags" no less. Any journalist with one iota of gumption would ask Farage / Goodwin both why they're echoing the rhetoric of the American extreme right and ask if they are supporters of Fuentes specifically. Make the fuckers deny it.
Anyone?
Anyone?
Reform candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check
Exclusive: Matt Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’
www.independent.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
At the same time Nick Fuentes is talking about "breeding gulags" no less. Any journalist with one iota of gumption would ask Farage / Goodwin both why they're echoing the rhetoric of the American extreme right and ask if they are supporters of Fuentes specifically. Make the fuckers deny it.
Anyone?
Anyone?
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She already contradicted her party! She literally said that “Labour will always stand against transphobia”. Labour literally *is* transphobia. It is a bigoted ideology that has rotted the party to the very core. They literally released school guidance today that is 1000x worse than section 28
February 13, 2026 at 5:58 AM
She already contradicted her party! She literally said that “Labour will always stand against transphobia”. Labour literally *is* transphobia. It is a bigoted ideology that has rotted the party to the very core. They literally released school guidance today that is 1000x worse than section 28
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what does she think the point of a "lawmaker" is
Angeliki Stogia (Labour). Angeliki broadly performed well, but she felt very hemmed in by her government's record. When questioned about trans rights, for instance, she stated that the Labour Party would always stand against transphobia and that they couldn't just change the supreme court decision
February 12, 2026 at 11:12 PM
what does she think the point of a "lawmaker" is
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You probably shouldn't be allowed to run for parliament if you don't understand the principle of parliamentary sovereignty.
Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK. Courts cannot overturn legislation.
Obviously it's more complex & there's edge cases, but parliament is sovereign
Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK. Courts cannot overturn legislation.
Obviously it's more complex & there's edge cases, but parliament is sovereign
Angeliki Stogia (Labour). Angeliki broadly performed well, but she felt very hemmed in by her government's record. When questioned about trans rights, for instance, she stated that the Labour Party would always stand against transphobia and that they couldn't just change the supreme court decision
February 12, 2026 at 11:23 PM
You probably shouldn't be allowed to run for parliament if you don't understand the principle of parliamentary sovereignty.
Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK. Courts cannot overturn legislation.
Obviously it's more complex & there's edge cases, but parliament is sovereign
Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK. Courts cannot overturn legislation.
Obviously it's more complex & there's edge cases, but parliament is sovereign
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This is entirely wrong from Stogia:
The government absolutely could have done something and wringing hands like this?
Isn’t standing up against transphobia.
Actually?
Labour have actively chosen to make it worse.
The government absolutely could have done something and wringing hands like this?
Isn’t standing up against transphobia.
Actually?
Labour have actively chosen to make it worse.
Angeliki Stogia (Labour). Angeliki broadly performed well, but she felt very hemmed in by her government's record. When questioned about trans rights, for instance, she stated that the Labour Party would always stand against transphobia and that they couldn't just change the supreme court decision
February 12, 2026 at 11:31 PM
This is entirely wrong from Stogia:
The government absolutely could have done something and wringing hands like this?
Isn’t standing up against transphobia.
Actually?
Labour have actively chosen to make it worse.
The government absolutely could have done something and wringing hands like this?
Isn’t standing up against transphobia.
Actually?
Labour have actively chosen to make it worse.
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It seems Angeliki might have not noted that the Conservative candidate is a Trustee at Sex Matters, terf central.
Who is doing the homework for Labour, or not?
Who is doing the homework for Labour, or not?
Angeliki Stogia (Labour). Angeliki broadly performed well, but she felt very hemmed in by her government's record. When questioned about trans rights, for instance, she stated that the Labour Party would always stand against transphobia and that they couldn't just change the supreme court decision
February 13, 2026 at 12:16 AM
It seems Angeliki might have not noted that the Conservative candidate is a Trustee at Sex Matters, terf central.
Who is doing the homework for Labour, or not?
Who is doing the homework for Labour, or not?
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Of course they can. Their flagship equalities legislation was broken by the Supreme Court and they're too scared of the anti-trans press to legislate to restore it
If Labour want to understand why Green, LD and many PC/SNP voters now refuse to lend their votes to stop Reform, stuff like this is why
If Labour want to understand why Green, LD and many PC/SNP voters now refuse to lend their votes to stop Reform, stuff like this is why
Angeliki Stogia (Labour). Angeliki broadly performed well, but she felt very hemmed in by her government's record. When questioned about trans rights, for instance, she stated that the Labour Party would always stand against transphobia and that they couldn't just change the supreme court decision
February 13, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Of course they can. Their flagship equalities legislation was broken by the Supreme Court and they're too scared of the anti-trans press to legislate to restore it
If Labour want to understand why Green, LD and many PC/SNP voters now refuse to lend their votes to stop Reform, stuff like this is why
If Labour want to understand why Green, LD and many PC/SNP voters now refuse to lend their votes to stop Reform, stuff like this is why
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Hannah Spencer, the Green: I find it funny Matt claims to care so much about women's rights when he wants to tax them more for not having kids
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Hannah Spencer, the Green: I find it funny Matt claims to care so much about women's rights when he wants to tax them more for not having kids
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“…they couldn’t just change the Supreme Court ruling”
That’s odd? Because Labour were planning to override a SC ruling for this👇if it didn’t go the way they wanted.
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That’s odd? Because Labour were planning to override a SC ruling for this👇if it didn’t go the way they wanted.
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They can change the law IF THEY WANT TO!
They were prepared to do so back in July if the Supreme Court ruled against car financiers.
They were prepared to do so back in July if the Supreme Court ruled against car financiers.
February 12, 2026 at 11:40 PM
“…they couldn’t just change the Supreme Court ruling”
That’s odd? Because Labour were planning to override a SC ruling for this👇if it didn’t go the way they wanted.
bsky.app/profile/step...
That’s odd? Because Labour were planning to override a SC ruling for this👇if it didn’t go the way they wanted.
bsky.app/profile/step...
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Labour can just change the supreme court decision though. They have a huge majority in the commons and more than 3 years left in government. They can bring and pass any legislation they want to. They just don't want to.
Angeliki Stogia (Labour). Angeliki broadly performed well, but she felt very hemmed in by her government's record. When questioned about trans rights, for instance, she stated that the Labour Party would always stand against transphobia and that they couldn't just change the supreme court decision
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Labour can just change the supreme court decision though. They have a huge majority in the commons and more than 3 years left in government. They can bring and pass any legislation they want to. They just don't want to.
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I only met Matt once and he was on his way to meet Liz Truss's team in No 10 to advise them....
I'm at a by election hustings.
Matt Goodwin: "I was never really a Tory" oh yeah, cos Reform is much better
Matt Goodwin: "I was never really a Tory" oh yeah, cos Reform is much better
February 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
I only met Matt once and he was on his way to meet Liz Truss's team in No 10 to advise them....
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Matt is returning to his favourite theme: that the Greens want to legalise ALL THE DRUGS. It's the last thing people in this community need apparently. Idk, might make listening to Matt more enjoyable.
February 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Matt is returning to his favourite theme: that the Greens want to legalise ALL THE DRUGS. It's the last thing people in this community need apparently. Idk, might make listening to Matt more enjoyable.
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… Part 2: 2-spot, 7-spot, 10-spot & 18-spot Ladybirds ... #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
… Part 2: 2-spot, 7-spot, 10-spot & 18-spot Ladybirds ... #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
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Mixed species clusters of overwintering ladybirds from today’s visit to Grange Cemetery, #Edinburgh. Hoping to learn more about these clusters this winter. #ladybirds #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
February 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Mixed species clusters of overwintering ladybirds from today’s visit to Grange Cemetery, #Edinburgh. Hoping to learn more about these clusters this winter. #ladybirds #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
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16-Spot Ladybird hibernation site in Panshanger Park, Hertford 08/02/206
@hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
@hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 AM
16-Spot Ladybird hibernation site in Panshanger Park, Hertford 08/02/206
@hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
@hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
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reform are already setting the legislative agenda. they already won, cos starmer is a pathetic coward
February 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
reform are already setting the legislative agenda. they already won, cos starmer is a pathetic coward
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Yeah let’s doubt that. Labour mocked Anne fucking widdecombe for being too woke about trans. Whereas Keir Starmer received a red warning from the leading genocide prevention organisation for his statements and actions against the trans community.
February 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Yeah let’s doubt that. Labour mocked Anne fucking widdecombe for being too woke about trans. Whereas Keir Starmer received a red warning from the leading genocide prevention organisation for his statements and actions against the trans community.
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i appreciate labour taking a stronger line on racism
but it's a little incongruous when they're separating families, smearing asylum seekers as "illegal", & making the lives of legal residents harder to appease that same bigotry
but it's a little incongruous when they're separating families, smearing asylum seekers as "illegal", & making the lives of legal residents harder to appease that same bigotry
February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
i appreciate labour taking a stronger line on racism
but it's a little incongruous when they're separating families, smearing asylum seekers as "illegal", & making the lives of legal residents harder to appease that same bigotry
but it's a little incongruous when they're separating families, smearing asylum seekers as "illegal", & making the lives of legal residents harder to appease that same bigotry
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It was rather wet yesterday... a few finds include Harmonia axyridis (Harlequin LB) with Hesperomyces harmoniae from ivy, Anisosticta 19-punctata (Water LB) from Bulrushes, Scymnus suturalis (Conifer LB) from pine and Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy LB) from ivy! #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
February 2, 2026 at 11:40 AM
It was rather wet yesterday... a few finds include Harmonia axyridis (Harlequin LB) with Hesperomyces harmoniae from ivy, Anisosticta 19-punctata (Water LB) from Bulrushes, Scymnus suturalis (Conifer LB) from pine and Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy LB) from ivy! #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird