Lindy Barbour
@ampherlaw1.bsky.social
Country dweller, trade unionist and poet. I support independence for Scotland within the EU.
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With Scottish independence, the chance of Farage becoming Prime Minister is 0% forever. #YouYesYet
January 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
With Scottish independence, the chance of Farage becoming Prime Minister is 0% forever. #YouYesYet
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Labour's rivers policy is unbelievable. 1. Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary, has decided our rivers are insufficiently polluted with chicken shit, so he’s loosening the rules. Never mind that it's the primary cause of rivercide in the Welsh border region. www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧵
Labour’s agriculture plans will increase chicken waste in rivers, say campaigners
Steve Reed says planning rules ‘have got in the way’ of farmers and apologises for ‘shock’ of inheritance tax change
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Labour's rivers policy is unbelievable. 1. Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary, has decided our rivers are insufficiently polluted with chicken shit, so he’s loosening the rules. Never mind that it's the primary cause of rivercide in the Welsh border region. www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧵
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Made not that long ago but needs updated already: As of 8 January 2025, it has 799 sitting members. Why so many. To pay off friends, supporters and donors.
January 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Made not that long ago but needs updated already: As of 8 January 2025, it has 799 sitting members. Why so many. To pay off friends, supporters and donors.
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The man in charge of social media platforms used by billions should show some moral courage, writes @jemima.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/682c...
January 13, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The man in charge of social media platforms used by billions should show some moral courage, writes @jemima.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/682c...
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Fantastic to see the UK’s first drug consumption room finally open its doors in Glasgow. Congratulations to all those who made this happen. As the experience from more than 200 drug consumption rooms around the world shows, The Thistle will save many lives: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘All eyes are on Glasgow’: UK’s first legal drug consumption room ready to open
The Thistle will be available 365 days a year and provide a supervised space where drugs can be injected safely
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Fantastic to see the UK’s first drug consumption room finally open its doors in Glasgow. Congratulations to all those who made this happen. As the experience from more than 200 drug consumption rooms around the world shows, The Thistle will save many lives: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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🍄Prescriptions for psychedelic drugs are closer than ever for European patients grappling with complex mental health problems.
Psychedelic medicine is coming to Europe. Are we ready for it?
The psychedelic medicine hype may be over, but the movement’s next act could be more important.
www.euronews.com
December 31, 2024 at 10:41 AM
🍄Prescriptions for psychedelic drugs are closer than ever for European patients grappling with complex mental health problems.
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The Pentagon released a Tunisian man who was held at Guantánamo Bay since the day the prison opened, nearly 23 years ago. He was never charged.
Pentagon Releases Detainee Held at Guantánamo Since Day 1
The prisoner, who was repatriated to Tunisia, was never charged. His transfer is part of a Biden administration push to further reduce the dwindling detainee population at the wartime prison.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 4:03 AM
The Pentagon released a Tunisian man who was held at Guantánamo Bay since the day the prison opened, nearly 23 years ago. He was never charged.
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The U.S. announced almost $5.9 billion in aid for Ukraine, some of the final funds to be disbursed under President Joe Biden before an expected shift in support by incoming President-elect Donald Trump.
Biden announces $5.9 billion for Ukraine amid final aid push
The military aid includes $1.25 billion in so-called Presidential Drawdown Authority, which pulls weapons and ammunition from U.S. stockpiles.
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December 31, 2024 at 4:04 AM
The U.S. announced almost $5.9 billion in aid for Ukraine, some of the final funds to be disbursed under President Joe Biden before an expected shift in support by incoming President-elect Donald Trump.
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German childcare crisis leaves parents and businesses in the lurch
https://www.ft.com/content/c9fded74-9849-4a12-a9ab-48f11380549f
https://www.ft.com/content/c9fded74-9849-4a12-a9ab-48f11380549f
German childcare crisis leaves parents and businesses in the lurch
Staff shortages lead to frequent emergency closures, with working mothers struggling to cope
www.ft.com
December 31, 2024 at 5:16 AM
German childcare crisis leaves parents and businesses in the lurch
https://www.ft.com/content/c9fded74-9849-4a12-a9ab-48f11380549f
https://www.ft.com/content/c9fded74-9849-4a12-a9ab-48f11380549f
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‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea
‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea
Gulf province councillor says growing numbers are leaving, in what climate activist describes as a ‘humanitarian crisis’
Two years ago fisher Siri James lived on the southern coast of Papua New Guinea, in a small village near Pariva beach. But as the…
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2024 at 5:54 AM
‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea
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But I thought it was only NHS Scotland that was falling apart. Didn't Anas Sarwar say we need to ignore what's going on with the NHS in England & Wales?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
England’s rundown hospitals are ‘outright dangerous’, say NHS chiefs
Exclusive: Structural weaknesses are threatening operating theatres, intensive care units and cancer units
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2024 at 5:04 PM
But I thought it was only NHS Scotland that was falling apart. Didn't Anas Sarwar say we need to ignore what's going on with the NHS in England & Wales?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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BBC Scotland's news editorial team consists of a group of miserable people sitting in a meeting room brainstorming negative things to say about ferries.
December 30, 2024 at 7:16 PM
BBC Scotland's news editorial team consists of a group of miserable people sitting in a meeting room brainstorming negative things to say about ferries.
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Full list of things which took less time or the same time as Operation Branchform from my piece for @scotnational.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/politics/248...
To which I could add, The Nuremberg trials & having a conversation about why the sky is blue with a 3 yr old you conceived 4 yrs ago
www.thenational.scot/politics/248...
To which I could add, The Nuremberg trials & having a conversation about why the sky is blue with a 3 yr old you conceived 4 yrs ago
December 31, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Full list of things which took less time or the same time as Operation Branchform from my piece for @scotnational.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/politics/248...
To which I could add, The Nuremberg trials & having a conversation about why the sky is blue with a 3 yr old you conceived 4 yrs ago
www.thenational.scot/politics/248...
To which I could add, The Nuremberg trials & having a conversation about why the sky is blue with a 3 yr old you conceived 4 yrs ago
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Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night
https://www.ft.com/content/03ea2234-6308-4978-917a-65368ccc58a5
https://www.ft.com/content/03ea2234-6308-4978-917a-65368ccc58a5
Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night
Nightly calls from pontiff comfort Palestinians sheltering in churches for a second Christmas
www.ft.com
December 25, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night
https://www.ft.com/content/03ea2234-6308-4978-917a-65368ccc58a5
https://www.ft.com/content/03ea2234-6308-4978-917a-65368ccc58a5
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Case from my own university-
an incredible thread about administrative bloat, ridiculous pay scales, & what it means to create a self-referential market justification for leadership salaries that are 5-10x more than faculty & staff…
an incredible thread about administrative bloat, ridiculous pay scales, & what it means to create a self-referential market justification for leadership salaries that are 5-10x more than faculty & staff…
I'm reposting a twitter thread from my university's AAUP chapter. They're not on bluesky yet, but I have permission to post it here.
December 13, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Case from my own university-
an incredible thread about administrative bloat, ridiculous pay scales, & what it means to create a self-referential market justification for leadership salaries that are 5-10x more than faculty & staff…
an incredible thread about administrative bloat, ridiculous pay scales, & what it means to create a self-referential market justification for leadership salaries that are 5-10x more than faculty & staff…
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which one would
you cut
you cut
November 18, 2024 at 12:19 AM
which one would
you cut
you cut
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This is ABSURD.
Sorry for shouting, but I vehemently disagree that by sheer accident of birth, this one man should have the power over so many that he does.
Swathes of people paying him rent for their homes.
Land reform is overdue.
Sorry for shouting, but I vehemently disagree that by sheer accident of birth, this one man should have the power over so many that he does.
Swathes of people paying him rent for their homes.
Land reform is overdue.
"Some tenants have single glazed windows that are completely rotten. We think it is because King Charles does not like the look of double glazing, but you have to be careful what you say because they are so powerful."
King owns dozens of rental homes that don't meet vital minimum energy standards
After examining Energy Performance Certificates for scores on the West Norfolk estate, we have found more than 30 properties owned by the King fail to meet minimum requirements
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November 17, 2024 at 9:25 PM
This is ABSURD.
Sorry for shouting, but I vehemently disagree that by sheer accident of birth, this one man should have the power over so many that he does.
Swathes of people paying him rent for their homes.
Land reform is overdue.
Sorry for shouting, but I vehemently disagree that by sheer accident of birth, this one man should have the power over so many that he does.
Swathes of people paying him rent for their homes.
Land reform is overdue.
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Opinion: Scrapping the REF would jeopardise the UK’s dual research funding, say Anton Muscatelli and Miles Padgett
#AcademicSky #EduSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky
Scrapping the REF would jeopardise the UK’s dual research funding
Better to work with an exercise that justifies block funding and drives many desirable behaviours within universities, say Anton Muscatelli and Miles Padgett
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 24, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Opinion: Scrapping the REF would jeopardise the UK’s dual research funding, say Anton Muscatelli and Miles Padgett
#AcademicSky #EduSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky
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‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour
https://www.ft.com/content/c592200a-772f-4c47-902c-b13f4753852e
https://www.ft.com/content/c592200a-772f-4c47-902c-b13f4753852e
‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early months
www.ft.com
November 17, 2024 at 9:45 PM
‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour
https://www.ft.com/content/c592200a-772f-4c47-902c-b13f4753852e
https://www.ft.com/content/c592200a-772f-4c47-902c-b13f4753852e
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Ukraine has turbocharged its pitch for international help in land-mine clearance, attracting special machinery from Japan and funds from philanthropists with astonishing results.
Ukraine supercharges mine-clearing push to revive war-torn farms
Safe access to farmland is essential for a country known as Europe’s breadbasket and demining Ukraine could take decades.
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November 17, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Ukraine has turbocharged its pitch for international help in land-mine clearance, attracting special machinery from Japan and funds from philanthropists with astonishing results.
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Warren Gatland willing to step down after Australia mauling ‘if best for Wales’
Warren Gatland willing to step down after Australia mauling ‘if best for Wales’
* 52-20 defeat by Australia was 11th straight loss
* There’s so much negativity around the game’
Warren Gatland said he was willing to step down as Wales coach after the team succumbed to a record 11th straight defeat. But the New Zealander also…
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November 17, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Warren Gatland willing to step down after Australia mauling ‘if best for Wales’
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NATIONAL: Rise of Reform #TomorrowsPapersToday
November 16, 2024 at 9:00 PM
NATIONAL: Rise of Reform #TomorrowsPapersToday
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SUNDAY TIMES: Labour plans Meloni-style migrant deals #TomorrowsPapersToday
November 16, 2024 at 10:10 PM
SUNDAY TIMES: Labour plans Meloni-style migrant deals #TomorrowsPapersToday