Meg
@roaringmeg.bsky.social
Arts & Crafts art & architecture, Italian Renaissance art, books and beer. Family history addict. Train traveller. Environmentally conscious. Former librarian. Stratford for Europe. Green Party member. Manchester City supporter
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There are now 800 confirmed measles cases in South Carolina. Putting an ignorant vaccine sceptic in charge of US health policy has dire consequences. Every child suffering needlessly now is down to the moronocracy in DC.
February 4, 2026 at 5:37 AM
There are now 800 confirmed measles cases in South Carolina. Putting an ignorant vaccine sceptic in charge of US health policy has dire consequences. Every child suffering needlessly now is down to the moronocracy in DC.
Don’t count on it !! 🤬
There's a one hour special on Nigel Farage and Reform UK, and whether they are ready to lead, on BBC2
Presumably, there will be a similar one hour special on Zack Polanski, and whether The Greens are ready to lead, as well?
Presumably, there will be a similar one hour special on Zack Polanski, and whether The Greens are ready to lead, as well?
February 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Don’t count on it !! 🤬
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Three generations of Welsh miners, 1950, photo by William Eugene Smith, American photojournalist.
February 4, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Three generations of Welsh miners, 1950, photo by William Eugene Smith, American photojournalist.
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WEMBLEY, HERE WE COME! 🏆
February 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM
WEMBLEY, HERE WE COME! 🏆
😂😂
February 4, 2026 at 9:58 PM
😂😂
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The PM has agreed to meet us to talk about our experiences of media abuse and our call for independent press regulation. There is no low-cost way to challenge inaccurate or misleading information in the press so thank you to Andy Slaughter for asking this question on our behalf.
"Yes of course" Keir Starmer answers Andy Slaughter MP that he'll meet victims of press abuse. Nathan Sparkes, Hacked Off CEO: “It's critical this meeting takes place as soon as possible, so legislation can be brought forward and public can be protected from intrusion, harassment and other abuses.”
January 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The PM has agreed to meet us to talk about our experiences of media abuse and our call for independent press regulation. There is no low-cost way to challenge inaccurate or misleading information in the press so thank you to Andy Slaughter for asking this question on our behalf.
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Jeff Bezos has just fired hundreds of reporters at the Washington Post, for printing facts about his own companies and himself that show him in a negative light.
Don't read the billionaire Media it is all lies.
Or they get fired.
Don't read the billionaire Media it is all lies.
Or they get fired.
February 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Jeff Bezos has just fired hundreds of reporters at the Washington Post, for printing facts about his own companies and himself that show him in a negative light.
Don't read the billionaire Media it is all lies.
Or they get fired.
Don't read the billionaire Media it is all lies.
Or they get fired.
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Last few tickets for my Stroud show on Thursday next week. Please do come. It will be fun
thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/joh...
thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/joh...
John Crace
Join us at The Sub Rooms in Stroud to see John Crace live on stage. Get your tickets here.
thesubrooms.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Last few tickets for my Stroud show on Thursday next week. Please do come. It will be fun
thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/joh...
thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/joh...
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The Labour Party has one mission: to stop the calamity of Reform UK, which in normal times would never get near power, entering govt. We've seen how that goes in the US, and the working class voters Labour seeks to represent would be hurt the most. If they can't even manage that they're a disgrace.
February 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
The Labour Party has one mission: to stop the calamity of Reform UK, which in normal times would never get near power, entering govt. We've seen how that goes in the US, and the working class voters Labour seeks to represent would be hurt the most. If they can't even manage that they're a disgrace.
Hear hear!!!
Polanski’s right in saying this.
Zack Polanski's ( @zackpolanski.bsky.social ) strongly worded open letter to Wes Streeting, rightly urging him to rip up the Palantir contract in light of the Mandelson Epstein revelations
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Hear hear!!!
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#OnThisDay - 4 February - in AD 211 Septimius Severus died at York. His advice to his sons Geta and Caracalla: “Be harmonious, enrich the soldiers, scorn all other men” (Dio 77.15.3). #History 🏺
Image: RIC IV Sept.Sev. 255; Münzkabinett Berlin (18278266). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Image: RIC IV Sept.Sev. 255; Münzkabinett Berlin (18278266). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
February 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM
#OnThisDay - 4 February - in AD 211 Septimius Severus died at York. His advice to his sons Geta and Caracalla: “Be harmonious, enrich the soldiers, scorn all other men” (Dio 77.15.3). #History 🏺
Image: RIC IV Sept.Sev. 255; Münzkabinett Berlin (18278266). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Image: RIC IV Sept.Sev. 255; Münzkabinett Berlin (18278266). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
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The Prince of Darkness has spoken to the Times about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and why he was just "too trusting"
✏️ Rats in a Sack 🐀
✏️ Rats in a Sack 🐀
Peter Mandelson breaks his silence
The Prince of Darkness has spoken to the Times about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and why he was just "too trusting"
www.thenewworld.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Prince of Darkness has spoken to the Times about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and why he was just "too trusting"
✏️ Rats in a Sack 🐀
✏️ Rats in a Sack 🐀
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This is about fairness.
People who came to the UK legally, contributed to our NHS, science, social care and communities, should not face retrospective rule changes.
I challenged the Government to end the fear and uncertainty and rule this out.
People who came to the UK legally, contributed to our NHS, science, social care and communities, should not face retrospective rule changes.
I challenged the Government to end the fear and uncertainty and rule this out.
February 4, 2026 at 6:42 PM
This is about fairness.
People who came to the UK legally, contributed to our NHS, science, social care and communities, should not face retrospective rule changes.
I challenged the Government to end the fear and uncertainty and rule this out.
People who came to the UK legally, contributed to our NHS, science, social care and communities, should not face retrospective rule changes.
I challenged the Government to end the fear and uncertainty and rule this out.
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"Mandelson’s career is littered with scandal, but no one cared – because everyone assumes that corruption is the norm."
Green Party peer Jenny Jones on why Mandelson's case, and patronage politics, demands fundamental reform of the House of Lords.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Green Party peer Jenny Jones on why Mandelson's case, and patronage politics, demands fundamental reform of the House of Lords.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Peter Mandelson is fleeing the House of Lords: now let’s throw out all the other rogues and idlers | Jenny Jones
The disgraced politician throws all that is wrong with our present system into sharp focus. We need a second chamber the public can trust, says Jenny Jones, a Green party peer
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
"Mandelson’s career is littered with scandal, but no one cared – because everyone assumes that corruption is the norm."
Green Party peer Jenny Jones on why Mandelson's case, and patronage politics, demands fundamental reform of the House of Lords.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Green Party peer Jenny Jones on why Mandelson's case, and patronage politics, demands fundamental reform of the House of Lords.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Gets worse and worse
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Gets worse and worse
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Europe's enemies fear our potential.
They know a united Europe is a superpower.
That is why they do everything to divide and weaken us. That is why they all support anti-EU forces.
Division is their weapon. Our unity is their nightmare
They know a united Europe is a superpower.
That is why they do everything to divide and weaken us. That is why they all support anti-EU forces.
Division is their weapon. Our unity is their nightmare
February 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Europe's enemies fear our potential.
They know a united Europe is a superpower.
That is why they do everything to divide and weaken us. That is why they all support anti-EU forces.
Division is their weapon. Our unity is their nightmare
They know a united Europe is a superpower.
That is why they do everything to divide and weaken us. That is why they all support anti-EU forces.
Division is their weapon. Our unity is their nightmare
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I am incredibly excited to be doing an online talk all about my Research into Ann Morgan, The Wenlock Witch!
We will be exploring the complex place the witch has in Shropshire and their cultural importance as well as exploring Ann Morgan's story in detail.
www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
We will be exploring the complex place the witch has in Shropshire and their cultural importance as well as exploring Ann Morgan's story in detail.
www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
January 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM
I am incredibly excited to be doing an online talk all about my Research into Ann Morgan, The Wenlock Witch!
We will be exploring the complex place the witch has in Shropshire and their cultural importance as well as exploring Ann Morgan's story in detail.
www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
We will be exploring the complex place the witch has in Shropshire and their cultural importance as well as exploring Ann Morgan's story in detail.
www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
Another Matthew Goodwin - this one was my great uncle !
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Another Matthew Goodwin - this one was my great uncle !
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
February 4, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Haha. Excellent.
February 4, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Haha. Excellent.