Vanda Greenwood
@vandag1997.bsky.social
Retired Labour Councillor from Bratfud! Blade #SUFC ⚔️ Coach for #WYCC.🏏 Unison & Co-op party member. Soon to be an EU citizen again 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇪🇺#Italiandualcitizen
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Beyond parody.
We have an attorney general who is covering up the Epstein Files and a President who is proud he could identify a giraffe
Beyond parody.
We have an attorney general who is covering up the Epstein Files and a President who is proud he could identify a giraffe
December 20, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Beyond parody.
We have an attorney general who is covering up the Epstein Files and a President who is proud he could identify a giraffe
Beyond parody.
We have an attorney general who is covering up the Epstein Files and a President who is proud he could identify a giraffe
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EU entry exit system causing ‘3-hour waits’ at airports as border checks take 70% longer.
Airports group is calling for roll-out of the EES to be slowed – or risk, by January, "mayhem for travellers and chaos at our airports" & “serious safety hazards”
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Airports group is calling for roll-out of the EES to be slowed – or risk, by January, "mayhem for travellers and chaos at our airports" & “serious safety hazards”
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Warning as EU entry-exit system causing ‘three-hour waits’ at airports
Airports body says there could be ‘serious safety hazards’ if current timetable for EES rollout continues
www.independent.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
EU entry exit system causing ‘3-hour waits’ at airports as border checks take 70% longer.
Airports group is calling for roll-out of the EES to be slowed – or risk, by January, "mayhem for travellers and chaos at our airports" & “serious safety hazards”
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Airports group is calling for roll-out of the EES to be slowed – or risk, by January, "mayhem for travellers and chaos at our airports" & “serious safety hazards”
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
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The final show of 2025:
Kemi Badenoch’s hideous response to the misogyny crisis.
The biggest moment of the year.
Thrillers on the literature curriculum.
And @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social.
Ho Ho Ho!
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
Kemi Badenoch’s hideous response to the misogyny crisis.
The biggest moment of the year.
Thrillers on the literature curriculum.
And @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social.
Ho Ho Ho!
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
James O'Brien Daily
Daily News Podcast · Updated daily · Welcome to the best bits of James O'Brien's LBC phone-in show.
Listen back to all the highlights in a 60-minute bite sized chunk of his show with new episodes ever...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The final show of 2025:
Kemi Badenoch’s hideous response to the misogyny crisis.
The biggest moment of the year.
Thrillers on the literature curriculum.
And @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social.
Ho Ho Ho!
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
Kemi Badenoch’s hideous response to the misogyny crisis.
The biggest moment of the year.
Thrillers on the literature curriculum.
And @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social.
Ho Ho Ho!
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
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Well colour me staggered.
Breaking: The Trump administration announces that they will not be complying with today’s deadline to release the full Epstein Files.
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Well colour me staggered.
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The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
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🌹 🇬🇧 Real patriotism isn’t about shouting or division. It’s about service, responsibility and rebuilding Britain together argues Veterans Minister @alcarns.bsky.social
‘Real patriotism is about service, not spectacle’ – LabourList
Real patriotism doesn’t shout. It doesn’t wave a flag to win an argument. It is lived quietly, every day, by people who look after one…
labourlist.org
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🌹 🇬🇧 Real patriotism isn’t about shouting or division. It’s about service, responsibility and rebuilding Britain together argues Veterans Minister @alcarns.bsky.social
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🌹 📣 GOOD NEWS! Your weekly roundup of the difference Labour is making in government.
Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories – LabourList
It’s the last week before Christmas recess. But there was no let-up in the pace of announcements from the government. Here are the seven most…
labourlist.org
December 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🌹 📣 GOOD NEWS! Your weekly roundup of the difference Labour is making in government.
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I know it’s a low bar & I have a pretty terrible memory but I cannot remember any leader coming out with such racist, ignorant comments?
It doesn’t even register with the mainstream media. Twenty yrs ago, Badenoch would’ve be thrown out of the Tory party. These days they make them leader.
It doesn’t even register with the mainstream media. Twenty yrs ago, Badenoch would’ve be thrown out of the Tory party. These days they make them leader.
December 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I know it’s a low bar & I have a pretty terrible memory but I cannot remember any leader coming out with such racist, ignorant comments?
It doesn’t even register with the mainstream media. Twenty yrs ago, Badenoch would’ve be thrown out of the Tory party. These days they make them leader.
It doesn’t even register with the mainstream media. Twenty yrs ago, Badenoch would’ve be thrown out of the Tory party. These days they make them leader.
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More evidence based postive #Bradford stuff that follows riding through the disinformation and fake news to get to better lives..
#Cleanair delivers tangible benefits where needed most..
We could do more of this in UK really we could ..
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2570607...
#CAZ
#Cleanair delivers tangible benefits where needed most..
We could do more of this in UK really we could ..
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2570607...
#CAZ
Researchers claim Clean Air Zone generated £180m worth of health benefits
BRADFORD’S Clean Air Zone generated an estimated £180 million in benefits in less than two years – a new academic study has claimed.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
More evidence based postive #Bradford stuff that follows riding through the disinformation and fake news to get to better lives..
#Cleanair delivers tangible benefits where needed most..
We could do more of this in UK really we could ..
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2570607...
#CAZ
#Cleanair delivers tangible benefits where needed most..
We could do more of this in UK really we could ..
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2570607...
#CAZ
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The explosion of extreme and dangerous misogyny in our schools is down to influencers like Andrew Tate.
Reminder:
Nigel Farage once described Andrew Tate as “an important voice for men”.
Reminder:
Nigel Farage once described Andrew Tate as “an important voice for men”.
December 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The explosion of extreme and dangerous misogyny in our schools is down to influencers like Andrew Tate.
Reminder:
Nigel Farage once described Andrew Tate as “an important voice for men”.
Reminder:
Nigel Farage once described Andrew Tate as “an important voice for men”.
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Farage has been told to apologise for his alleged teenage racism by 26 school contemporaries who have written an open letter telling of their “dismay and anger” at his response in recent weeks.
December 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Farage has been told to apologise for his alleged teenage racism by 26 school contemporaries who have written an open letter telling of their “dismay and anger” at his response in recent weeks.
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Keir Starmer gives Reform some 'festive advice'
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Keir Starmer gives Reform some 'festive advice'
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
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📢 This petition reflects what many of us already feel about Brexit’s impact. If you haven’t signed yet, here’s the link:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
We believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin ...
petition.parliament.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
📢 This petition reflects what many of us already feel about Brexit’s impact. If you haven’t signed yet, here’s the link:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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BREAKING: Keir Starmer has launched a formal investigation into foreign election interference after a former senior Reform UK politician accepted bribes to promote Russian interests in the European Parliament
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Reform’s Russian bribe case prompts election interference inquiry
The PM has ordered an investigation into foreign influence in politics after the ex-leader of Reform in Wales was jailed for taking cash to parrot Kremlin lines
www.thetimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING: Keir Starmer has launched a formal investigation into foreign election interference after a former senior Reform UK politician accepted bribes to promote Russian interests in the European Parliament
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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A huge day for working people across the capital.
The Employments Rights Bill will end exploitative zero-house contracts, guarantee sick pay from day one and strengthen workplace protections. It shows the impact of a Government working with trade unions to improve working lives.
The Employments Rights Bill will end exploitative zero-house contracts, guarantee sick pay from day one and strengthen workplace protections. It shows the impact of a Government working with trade unions to improve working lives.
December 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A huge day for working people across the capital.
The Employments Rights Bill will end exploitative zero-house contracts, guarantee sick pay from day one and strengthen workplace protections. It shows the impact of a Government working with trade unions to improve working lives.
The Employments Rights Bill will end exploitative zero-house contracts, guarantee sick pay from day one and strengthen workplace protections. It shows the impact of a Government working with trade unions to improve working lives.
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📣 🌹 BREAKING: The Employment Rights Bill has passed Parliament. It's a landmark win for working people says @labourunionsuk.bsky.social chair Joanne Thomas.
‘The Employment Rights Bill is a massive step forward – but we’re not done delivering for working people’ – LabourList
Labour’s landmark Employment Rights legislation has now, finally, passed both Houses of Parliament. It cannot be underestimated how big a leap forward this will be…
labourlist.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📣 🌹 BREAKING: The Employment Rights Bill has passed Parliament. It's a landmark win for working people says @labourunionsuk.bsky.social chair Joanne Thomas.
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'I'm 11 years old and I interviewed the Chancellor'
Theo, an 11-year-old from Doncaster, was given the chance to question Rachel Reeves after he had embarked on a campaign asking for financial education for school children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Theo, an 11-year-old from Doncaster, was given the chance to question Rachel Reeves after he had embarked on a campaign asking for financial education for school children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"I'm 11 years old and I've interviewed the Chancellor" - BBC News
Theo, from Doncaster, talks about the importance of financial education in schools.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
'I'm 11 years old and I interviewed the Chancellor'
Theo, an 11-year-old from Doncaster, was given the chance to question Rachel Reeves after he had embarked on a campaign asking for financial education for school children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Theo, an 11-year-old from Doncaster, was given the chance to question Rachel Reeves after he had embarked on a campaign asking for financial education for school children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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To transform Britain and defeat the far-right, Labour needs a grassroots movement in every community.
Our plummeting membership figures prove the top-down model has failed. The answer is to democratise, open up, and empower members.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Our plummeting membership figures prove the top-down model has failed. The answer is to democratise, open up, and empower members.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Reform now UK’s largest party after Labour membership collapse
Nigel Farage hailed the ‘milestone’ moment as leaked figures revealed Sir Keir Starmer’s party had lost 100,000 members since the general election
www.thetimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
To transform Britain and defeat the far-right, Labour needs a grassroots movement in every community.
Our plummeting membership figures prove the top-down model has failed. The answer is to democratise, open up, and empower members.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Our plummeting membership figures prove the top-down model has failed. The answer is to democratise, open up, and empower members.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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How refreshing to hear the head of the Met on LBC dropping truth bombs galore on all the bots, Faragists & online racists dedicated to lying about London.
December 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
How refreshing to hear the head of the Met on LBC dropping truth bombs galore on all the bots, Faragists & online racists dedicated to lying about London.
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🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
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UPDATE on the the independent inquiry into grooming gangs.
I welcome the appointment of Baroness Anne Longfield as the Chair of the inquiry and I am urging her to come to Bradford and listen to victims and survivors.
I welcome the appointment of Baroness Anne Longfield as the Chair of the inquiry and I am urging her to come to Bradford and listen to victims and survivors.
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
UPDATE on the the independent inquiry into grooming gangs.
I welcome the appointment of Baroness Anne Longfield as the Chair of the inquiry and I am urging her to come to Bradford and listen to victims and survivors.
I welcome the appointment of Baroness Anne Longfield as the Chair of the inquiry and I am urging her to come to Bradford and listen to victims and survivors.
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Child sexual exploitation and abuse, carried out by grooming gangs, is one of the most horrific crimes imaginable and leads to lasting harm for victims.
I hope the inquiry will identify past failures, hold those to account who covered up crimes, and bring justice for victims and survivors.
I hope the inquiry will identify past failures, hold those to account who covered up crimes, and bring justice for victims and survivors.
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Child sexual exploitation and abuse, carried out by grooming gangs, is one of the most horrific crimes imaginable and leads to lasting harm for victims.
I hope the inquiry will identify past failures, hold those to account who covered up crimes, and bring justice for victims and survivors.
I hope the inquiry will identify past failures, hold those to account who covered up crimes, and bring justice for victims and survivors.
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A shocking scandal, getting the government action it deserves.
Over the last decade, around 185,000 unpaid carers have been pursued regarding overpayments in their Carer’s Allowance.
Through no fault of their own, many working carers have faced sudden bills running into the thousands of pounds.
Over the last decade, around 185,000 unpaid carers have been pursued regarding overpayments in their Carer’s Allowance.
Through no fault of their own, many working carers have faced sudden bills running into the thousands of pounds.
December 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A shocking scandal, getting the government action it deserves.
Over the last decade, around 185,000 unpaid carers have been pursued regarding overpayments in their Carer’s Allowance.
Through no fault of their own, many working carers have faced sudden bills running into the thousands of pounds.
Over the last decade, around 185,000 unpaid carers have been pursued regarding overpayments in their Carer’s Allowance.
Through no fault of their own, many working carers have faced sudden bills running into the thousands of pounds.
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I’m glad Jimmy’s case is now getting the coverage it deserves.
It was great to have the chance to shine a light on the injustice faced by all those still in prison as a result of IPPs.
I look forward to meeting with the Justice Secretary and hopefully speeding up the process to bring Jimmy home.
It was great to have the chance to shine a light on the injustice faced by all those still in prison as a result of IPPs.
I look forward to meeting with the Justice Secretary and hopefully speeding up the process to bring Jimmy home.
December 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I’m glad Jimmy’s case is now getting the coverage it deserves.
It was great to have the chance to shine a light on the injustice faced by all those still in prison as a result of IPPs.
I look forward to meeting with the Justice Secretary and hopefully speeding up the process to bring Jimmy home.
It was great to have the chance to shine a light on the injustice faced by all those still in prison as a result of IPPs.
I look forward to meeting with the Justice Secretary and hopefully speeding up the process to bring Jimmy home.
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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...