@janem123.bsky.social
Retired social worker, disabled wheelchair user. Book lover, hates the tories and wants to believe a labour government can improve the shit show that is the UK
Remembering the 97
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieVU...
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Peter Jones - final report from Hillsborough disaster for BBC's Sport On Two, April 15th 1989
YouTube video by ivortheinjun
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April 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Remembering the 97
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieVU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieVU...
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Bournemouth TikTok grandad's Chappell Roan cover 'healing'
Bournemouth TikTok grandad's Chappell Roan cover 'healing'
Edwin Rayner has had 8.7m views for his cover of the popstar's number one hit Pink Pony Club.
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March 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Bournemouth TikTok grandad's Chappell Roan cover 'healing'
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If it comes to tearing up an alliance with the US, on whom our full defence capability still rests, we will have to deal with it.
Once we commit to backing Ukraine militarily, we must see it through to whatever end, including our troops facing war and death.
So, please stop shouting 'DO SOMETHING'
Once we commit to backing Ukraine militarily, we must see it through to whatever end, including our troops facing war and death.
So, please stop shouting 'DO SOMETHING'
February 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
If it comes to tearing up an alliance with the US, on whom our full defence capability still rests, we will have to deal with it.
Once we commit to backing Ukraine militarily, we must see it through to whatever end, including our troops facing war and death.
So, please stop shouting 'DO SOMETHING'
Once we commit to backing Ukraine militarily, we must see it through to whatever end, including our troops facing war and death.
So, please stop shouting 'DO SOMETHING'
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I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni
February 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni
Trump has destroyed America's standing in the world, you are now a threat to all thing democratic
February 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Trump has destroyed America's standing in the world, you are now a threat to all thing democratic
The whole of the USA should be horrified by Trump and Vance's behaviour towards an elected leader whose country is at war
February 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The whole of the USA should be horrified by Trump and Vance's behaviour towards an elected leader whose country is at war
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80 years ago Auschwitz was liberated. More than one million children, women and men were murdered there as part of the Holocaust. A dark lesson of history; humanity owes it to each of the victims to ensure it will never happen again. #HolocaustMemorialDay
January 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
80 years ago Auschwitz was liberated. More than one million children, women and men were murdered there as part of the Holocaust. A dark lesson of history; humanity owes it to each of the victims to ensure it will never happen again. #HolocaustMemorialDay
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at the German ambassador's residence, where the Tartan Army has been congratulated for managing to essentially drink Berlin and Munich out of beer during the Euros
January 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
at the German ambassador's residence, where the Tartan Army has been congratulated for managing to essentially drink Berlin and Munich out of beer during the Euros
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The High Court has ruled the DWP's changes to their rules to 'get disabled people into work' as unlawful.
Because only about 1% will move into work, the other 99% will simply be thrown on the streets.
Because only about 1% will move into work, the other 99% will simply be thrown on the streets.
January 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The High Court has ruled the DWP's changes to their rules to 'get disabled people into work' as unlawful.
Because only about 1% will move into work, the other 99% will simply be thrown on the streets.
Because only about 1% will move into work, the other 99% will simply be thrown on the streets.
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Just like much of the furore this week, here is an example of a law passed 4 years ago and the Tories did nothing with it. Within months of us being in power we delivered the scheme because we are about actual actions and real outcomes. They talked we walked. www.burytimes.co.uk/news/2484314...
Man sentenced as GMP secures biggest penalty in Bury domestic violence pilot scheme
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has secured the biggest penalty so far for the breach of a domestic abuse protection order (DAPO) as part of a pilot…
www.burytimes.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Just like much of the furore this week, here is an example of a law passed 4 years ago and the Tories did nothing with it. Within months of us being in power we delivered the scheme because we are about actual actions and real outcomes. They talked we walked. www.burytimes.co.uk/news/2484314...
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UK Tory govt spent £50,000 to stop release of review into disabled man’s death.
DWP wrongly stopped his benefits, leaving him with no income.
He weighed 4.5 stone when body found, eight months after benefits were stopped.
Govt tried to conceal murder.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
DWP wrongly stopped his benefits, leaving him with no income.
He weighed 4.5 stone when body found, eight months after benefits were stopped.
Govt tried to conceal murder.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
DWP spent £50,000 trying to stop release of review into disabled man’s death
Previous government spent almost £1m trying to prevent release of documents in 56 legal cases
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
UK Tory govt spent £50,000 to stop release of review into disabled man’s death.
DWP wrongly stopped his benefits, leaving him with no income.
He weighed 4.5 stone when body found, eight months after benefits were stopped.
Govt tried to conceal murder.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
DWP wrongly stopped his benefits, leaving him with no income.
He weighed 4.5 stone when body found, eight months after benefits were stopped.
Govt tried to conceal murder.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Manchester Arena attack survivor calls for protection from conspiracy theorists
Manchester Arena attack survivor calls for protection from conspiracy theorists
Martin Hibbert says his family were terrified after YouTuber who claimed they were ‘crisis actors’ covertly filmed them
A survivor of the Manchester Arena attack is calling for greater legal protections from conspiracy theorists after a YouTuber with…
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Manchester Arena attack survivor calls for protection from conspiracy theorists
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Carol and Julie two bereaved campaigning mothers who (with others) founded @killedwomennw.bsky.social have been honoured in the new year's list and I can think of few more deserving. Proud to know them.
December 30, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Carol and Julie two bereaved campaigning mothers who (with others) founded @killedwomennw.bsky.social have been honoured in the new year's list and I can think of few more deserving. Proud to know them.
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The longer the race, the closer it gets: women are closing in on men in the ultra-endurance arena
The longer the race, the closer it gets: women are closing in on men in the ultra-endurance arena
What explains this shift? The answer lies in a combination of physiology, metabolism and strategy
Men are dominant at most athletic events but ultra-endurance sports (exercising for six hours or more) represent a unique domain where the performance gap…
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2024 at 1:37 AM
The longer the race, the closer it gets: women are closing in on men in the ultra-endurance arena
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Congratulationz to Sir @AnthonyHopkins on 49 years sober,,,
FORTY-NINE,!! WOOWWW,,!!!
FORTY-NINE,!! WOOWWW,,!!!
December 29, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Congratulationz to Sir @AnthonyHopkins on 49 years sober,,,
FORTY-NINE,!! WOOWWW,,!!!
FORTY-NINE,!! WOOWWW,,!!!
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Today we celebrate Boxing Day in the UK, so named because cats spend the day exploring empty boxes discarded from Christmas Day*
*This may not be true
*This may not be true
a cat is laying in a box that says 4gifs.com on it
ALT: a cat is laying in a box that says 4gifs.com on it
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December 26, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Today we celebrate Boxing Day in the UK, so named because cats spend the day exploring empty boxes discarded from Christmas Day*
*This may not be true
*This may not be true
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The Hairy Bikers: You’ll Never Ride Alone review – it’s hard to imagine any other TV host getting this much love
The Hairy Bikers: You’ll Never Ride Alone review – it’s hard to imagine any other TV host getting this much love
This gloriously emotional documentary follows Si King on a tear-jerking road trip to honour his late co-star and best mate Dave Myers – accompanied by tens of thousands of bikers and fans
It’s 8 June 2024. Outside Ace cafe on the North Circular in…
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 10:27 PM
The Hairy Bikers: You’ll Never Ride Alone review – it’s hard to imagine any other TV host getting this much love
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UK govt wants people to save more for private pension.
How? Real average wage is lower than in 2008, rich have got richer.
50% of the population own less than 5% of wealth; the poorest 10% own 0.02%.
Is it redistribution or trickle-down?
Watch the Minister's reply
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltDG...
How? Real average wage is lower than in 2008, rich have got richer.
50% of the population own less than 5% of wealth; the poorest 10% own 0.02%.
Is it redistribution or trickle-down?
Watch the Minister's reply
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltDG...
House of Lords pension review phase 2 18 Dec 2024
YouTube video by Prem Sikka
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December 23, 2024 at 11:43 AM
UK govt wants people to save more for private pension.
How? Real average wage is lower than in 2008, rich have got richer.
50% of the population own less than 5% of wealth; the poorest 10% own 0.02%.
Is it redistribution or trickle-down?
Watch the Minister's reply
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltDG...
How? Real average wage is lower than in 2008, rich have got richer.
50% of the population own less than 5% of wealth; the poorest 10% own 0.02%.
Is it redistribution or trickle-down?
Watch the Minister's reply
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltDG...
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Devastating to see a brilliant local charity that does so much for the homeless targeted like this
Heartbreak as thieves steal Christmas presents for city's homeless people
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Heartbreak as thieves steal Christmas presents for city's homeless people
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Heartbreak as thieves steal Christmas gifts for city's homeless
Staff and volunteers were devastated to find their warehouse full of presents for people on the streets broken into
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 23, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Devastating to see a brilliant local charity that does so much for the homeless targeted like this
Heartbreak as thieves steal Christmas presents for city's homeless people
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Heartbreak as thieves steal Christmas presents for city's homeless people
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Day one of break and am intervening in DV case to keep a woman safe for the holidays. Christmas can be incredibly tough on some people. Massive thanks to all those in specialist women sector and police and health working over Christmas to keep people safe.
December 23, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Day one of break and am intervening in DV case to keep a woman safe for the holidays. Christmas can be incredibly tough on some people. Massive thanks to all those in specialist women sector and police and health working over Christmas to keep people safe.
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With Assad’s fall, Putin’s dream of world domination is turning into a nightmare | Peter Pomerantsev
With Assad’s fall, Putin’s dream of world domination is turning into a nightmare | Peter Pomerantsev
Complaints about the president are growing among Russian military and business leaders. Now is the time for the west to turn up the heat
As Bashar al-Assad fell, Russian nationalist military bloggers turned on the Kremlin. “Ten years of our presence,”…
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December 22, 2024 at 9:49 AM
With Assad’s fall, Putin’s dream of world domination is turning into a nightmare | Peter Pomerantsev