Fran
@gowergull.bsky.social
Retired SEN teacher. Pro EU anti Brexit & anti Tory 🇪🇺🏴🇩🇪🇵🇹🇮🇪
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Charlotte Church sang From the River to the Sea at a fundraising event for Palestinians and now all the usual people are screaming antisemitism and trying to cancel her.
RT if you stand with Charlotte Church and Palestine.
RT if you stand with Charlotte Church and Palestine.
May 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Charlotte Church sang From the River to the Sea at a fundraising event for Palestinians and now all the usual people are screaming antisemitism and trying to cancel her.
RT if you stand with Charlotte Church and Palestine.
RT if you stand with Charlotte Church and Palestine.
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www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...
Thank you Gordon Brown for being brave enough and principled enough to call out someone with huge malign influence on our politics, what we read and every aspect of our lives.
Thank you ❤️
Thank you Gordon Brown for being brave enough and principled enough to call out someone with huge malign influence on our politics, what we read and every aspect of our lives.
Thank you ❤️
Gordon Brown makes criminal complaint against Rupert Murdoch’s media empire
Exclusive: Former British PM urges police to reopen inquiry – and claims media executive Will Lewis attempted to incriminate him
www.theguardian.com
April 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...
Thank you Gordon Brown for being brave enough and principled enough to call out someone with huge malign influence on our politics, what we read and every aspect of our lives.
Thank you ❤️
Thank you Gordon Brown for being brave enough and principled enough to call out someone with huge malign influence on our politics, what we read and every aspect of our lives.
Thank you ❤️
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The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
April 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey on Elon Musk: "Anyone who wants to serve in a foreign government commenting on our affairs should be very careful."
"I think the government should call in the US ambassador"
"I think the government should call in the US ambassador"
January 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey on Elon Musk: "Anyone who wants to serve in a foreign government commenting on our affairs should be very careful."
"I think the government should call in the US ambassador"
"I think the government should call in the US ambassador"
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82% of Canadians do not want to join the US - www.delta-optimist.com/national-new...
January 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
82% of Canadians do not want to join the US - www.delta-optimist.com/national-new...
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Listening to James O’Brien on @lbc.co.uk and he’s literally ripping “Honest Bob” Jenrick, Kemi Bad-Enoch and Liz Truss new ones…..absolutely marvellous!!
All 3 of them are a national disgrace, putting themselves before party and party with Tommy-5-names and “Space Karen”before Country.
All 3 of them are a national disgrace, putting themselves before party and party with Tommy-5-names and “Space Karen”before Country.
January 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Listening to James O’Brien on @lbc.co.uk and he’s literally ripping “Honest Bob” Jenrick, Kemi Bad-Enoch and Liz Truss new ones…..absolutely marvellous!!
All 3 of them are a national disgrace, putting themselves before party and party with Tommy-5-names and “Space Karen”before Country.
All 3 of them are a national disgrace, putting themselves before party and party with Tommy-5-names and “Space Karen”before Country.
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The bromance has already faded.
Trump realizes that Musk is weird as hell; that he is getting high on everyone (correctly) calling him President Musk; and that he intends to have much more power in the Trump administration than Trump.
The blow-up between these two will be epic.
Trump realizes that Musk is weird as hell; that he is getting high on everyone (correctly) calling him President Musk; and that he intends to have much more power in the Trump administration than Trump.
The blow-up between these two will be epic.
January 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The bromance has already faded.
Trump realizes that Musk is weird as hell; that he is getting high on everyone (correctly) calling him President Musk; and that he intends to have much more power in the Trump administration than Trump.
The blow-up between these two will be epic.
Trump realizes that Musk is weird as hell; that he is getting high on everyone (correctly) calling him President Musk; and that he intends to have much more power in the Trump administration than Trump.
The blow-up between these two will be epic.
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Thames Water made a profit of £140 million last year (after tax). CEO Chris Weston took home £2,250,000 personally. Meanwhile, their customers have to boil tap water to prevent themselves from dying... www.dumptheguardian.com/world/2025/j...
E coli found in water supply of properties of south-east London
Residents of properties in Brockley advised to boil water until results of tests by Thames Water are returned
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thames Water made a profit of £140 million last year (after tax). CEO Chris Weston took home £2,250,000 personally. Meanwhile, their customers have to boil tap water to prevent themselves from dying... www.dumptheguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Absolutely this from Ed Davey 👏
January 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Absolutely this from Ed Davey 👏
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A shocking revelation today in the #PhysicianAssociates scandal
It turns out the Health Secretary is using tax payers money to pay the GMC’s costs in defending the legal action brought by @anaesunited.bsky.social to protect patient safety - an outrageous use of public money youtu.be/T-BDHQop1zk?...
It turns out the Health Secretary is using tax payers money to pay the GMC’s costs in defending the legal action brought by @anaesunited.bsky.social to protect patient safety - an outrageous use of public money youtu.be/T-BDHQop1zk?...
A shocking revelation in the #PhysicianAssociates scandal - hold onto your seats
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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December 10, 2024 at 7:39 AM
A shocking revelation today in the #PhysicianAssociates scandal
It turns out the Health Secretary is using tax payers money to pay the GMC’s costs in defending the legal action brought by @anaesunited.bsky.social to protect patient safety - an outrageous use of public money youtu.be/T-BDHQop1zk?...
It turns out the Health Secretary is using tax payers money to pay the GMC’s costs in defending the legal action brought by @anaesunited.bsky.social to protect patient safety - an outrageous use of public money youtu.be/T-BDHQop1zk?...
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TODAY IS #HumanRightsDay
Let’s remember Human Rights are universal & non- negotiable.
If we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
Let’s remember Human Rights are universal & non- negotiable.
If we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 10, 2024 at 8:29 AM
TODAY IS #HumanRightsDay
Let’s remember Human Rights are universal & non- negotiable.
If we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
Let’s remember Human Rights are universal & non- negotiable.
If we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
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I’m so sorry…..
December 3, 2024 at 9:22 PM
I’m so sorry…..
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Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, Matt Hancock and Michael Gove ran the Covid PPE lanes, while Rishi Sunak rubber stamped every payment.
Given the £14.9bn in fraud they should all be in jail.
RP if you agree.
Given the £14.9bn in fraud they should all be in jail.
RP if you agree.
December 3, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, Matt Hancock and Michael Gove ran the Covid PPE lanes, while Rishi Sunak rubber stamped every payment.
Given the £14.9bn in fraud they should all be in jail.
RP if you agree.
Given the £14.9bn in fraud they should all be in jail.
RP if you agree.
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Boom! The number of @bsky.app users just rocketed past 24 million! Let’s keep going, let’s make this the biggest social media platform on the planet and send Elon Musk packing
December 3, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Boom! The number of @bsky.app users just rocketed past 24 million! Let’s keep going, let’s make this the biggest social media platform on the planet and send Elon Musk packing
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I hadn't even heard of South Korea until 5 minutes ago, but given there is a North Korea, I guess it makes sense there is a South! Anyway, I've gotta do a report on what's going on over there tonight, so lemme do a 15-minute Google search and I will be delighted to put myself forwards as an expert ❤️
December 3, 2024 at 4:31 PM
I hadn't even heard of South Korea until 5 minutes ago, but given there is a North Korea, I guess it makes sense there is a South! Anyway, I've gotta do a report on what's going on over there tonight, so lemme do a 15-minute Google search and I will be delighted to put myself forwards as an expert ❤️
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Temperate rainforest with moss covered oak tree. Wales, UK 💚
December 3, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Temperate rainforest with moss covered oak tree. Wales, UK 💚
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Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Covid corruption commissioner gets to work
Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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HOW DARE LABOUR consider policy and consult on the detail?
The way to govern is by half-baked announcement. Look at no-downside Brexit, US trade deal, levelling up, 40 hospitals, 300k homes pa, nuclear power, HS2, Heathrow expansion, bridge to Ireland, tunnel to Ireland, teleporter to Ire- Oh. ~AA
The way to govern is by half-baked announcement. Look at no-downside Brexit, US trade deal, levelling up, 40 hospitals, 300k homes pa, nuclear power, HS2, Heathrow expansion, bridge to Ireland, tunnel to Ireland, teleporter to Ire- Oh. ~AA
December 3, 2024 at 3:34 PM
HOW DARE LABOUR consider policy and consult on the detail?
The way to govern is by half-baked announcement. Look at no-downside Brexit, US trade deal, levelling up, 40 hospitals, 300k homes pa, nuclear power, HS2, Heathrow expansion, bridge to Ireland, tunnel to Ireland, teleporter to Ire- Oh. ~AA
The way to govern is by half-baked announcement. Look at no-downside Brexit, US trade deal, levelling up, 40 hospitals, 300k homes pa, nuclear power, HS2, Heathrow expansion, bridge to Ireland, tunnel to Ireland, teleporter to Ire- Oh. ~AA
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Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.
A Place of Joy.
A Place of Joy.
December 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
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“Pesticides that harm bees were found in the majority of English waterways tested in the last year” - Pesticides that are banned in the EU but allowed in the UK due to our Brexit ‘freedoms’ 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bee-harming pesticides found in majority of English waterways
The chemicals can harm insects and marine wildlife, environmental charities warn.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 9:42 PM
“Pesticides that harm bees were found in the majority of English waterways tested in the last year” - Pesticides that are banned in the EU but allowed in the UK due to our Brexit ‘freedoms’ 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Amongst all the ugliness nature prevails
December 4, 2024 at 12:55 AM
Amongst all the ugliness nature prevails
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Wow. Imagine the shock for the Daily Mail when it finds out Tory plans were for fines of £5k - later reduced to £3k - for each missed heat pump sale. What Ed Miliband has done is to reduce that to £500. As @torstenbell.bsky.social says today Headline should read “Miliband slashes Tory boiler tax”
November 22, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Wow. Imagine the shock for the Daily Mail when it finds out Tory plans were for fines of £5k - later reduced to £3k - for each missed heat pump sale. What Ed Miliband has done is to reduce that to £500. As @torstenbell.bsky.social says today Headline should read “Miliband slashes Tory boiler tax”
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BREAKING: Downing Street has said the government would fulfill its legal obligations in relation to the ICC after they issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu
November 22, 2024 at 1:17 PM
BREAKING: Downing Street has said the government would fulfill its legal obligations in relation to the ICC after they issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu