Jenny Stratton
@jennyrwb.bsky.social
Lives in Manchester having lived in Royal Wootton Bassett over 45 years, working on restoring Wilts & Berks Canal, Lib Dem. Daughter is anaesthetist.
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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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On Russian state TV tonight, a headline (until recently) you wouldn't have expected to see. "USA-EU: Cold War." Moscow clearly enjoying tensions between Washington & Brussels, as well as the new US national security strategy that's more critical of the EU than of Russia.
December 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On Russian state TV tonight, a headline (until recently) you wouldn't have expected to see. "USA-EU: Cold War." Moscow clearly enjoying tensions between Washington & Brussels, as well as the new US national security strategy that's more critical of the EU than of Russia.
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Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4 ‘institution’ In Our Time
Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4 ‘institution’ In Our Time
Journalist, broadcaster and author, 67, will take over from Melvyn Bragg when series resumes next month
Misha Glenny, the award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author, will become the new presenter of In Our Time when the series resumes next month, BBC Radio 4 has announced.
He takes over from Melvyn Bragg, who stepped down in September after more than 27 years and over 1,000 episodes at the helm of the show, which offers an insight into humanity’s cultural achievements. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4 ‘institution’ In Our Time
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Zohran Mamdani is re-writing the political rules around support for Israel | Kenneth Roth
Zohran Mamdani is re-writing the political rules around support for Israel | Kenneth Roth
If support for Israel is no longer de rigueur in New York, it may soon not be obligatory in Washington. That is good news for Palestinians
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Zohran Mamdani is re-writing the political rules around support for Israel | Kenneth Roth
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Excessive restraint in immigration detention centres ‘deeply concerning’, report finds
Excessive restraint in immigration detention centres ‘deeply concerning’, report finds
Watchdog says force being applied ‘inconsistently, disproportionately, and without adequate justification’
Home Office contractors are over-using restraint in immigration detention centres and failing to tackle the toxic culture behind bars, according to the findings of a new watchdog report described as “deeply concerning”.
By Force of Habit: How the Use of Force in Immigration Detention Has Lost Sight of Necessity and Dignity was published by the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB), which examines conditions in prisons and immigration detention centres. The findings revealed force being applied inconsistently, disproportionately, and without adequate justification, which it said undermined the dignity and welfare of highly vulnerable individuals. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Excessive restraint in immigration detention centres ‘deeply concerning’, report finds
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On Woman's Hour today, RCN England Director Patricia Marquis reiterated our message that rising levels of racism against nursing staff is totally unacceptable, & called for more to be done to stamp it out.
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On Woman's Hour today, RCN England Director Patricia Marquis reiterated our message that rising levels of racism against nursing staff is totally unacceptable, & called for more to be done to stamp it out.
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
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Why should we switch 2p of tax from National Insurance to Income Tax? ⤵️
Income Tax raises more money and spreads the burden more fairly. The switch would raise £6 billion, and leave the vast majority of payslips unaffected.
Income Tax raises more money and spreads the burden more fairly. The switch would raise £6 billion, and leave the vast majority of payslips unaffected.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Why should we switch 2p of tax from National Insurance to Income Tax? ⤵️
Income Tax raises more money and spreads the burden more fairly. The switch would raise £6 billion, and leave the vast majority of payslips unaffected.
Income Tax raises more money and spreads the burden more fairly. The switch would raise £6 billion, and leave the vast majority of payslips unaffected.
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Alan Milburn takes up lead role in Labour’s health ministry
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/alan-mi...
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/alan-mi...
Alan Milburn takes up lead role in Labour's health ministry
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
October 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Alan Milburn takes up lead role in Labour’s health ministry
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/alan-mi...
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/alan-mi...
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Tomorrow night, 4th Nov 25 at 7pm, Bylines Network roundtable "Hope Against Hate". Have you registered? 👇
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
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Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
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November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Tomorrow night, 4th Nov 25 at 7pm, Bylines Network roundtable "Hope Against Hate". Have you registered? 👇
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
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LIB DEM WIN!
The government has finally given in to our longstanding campaign to improve the quality of military family homes.
Our amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
The government has finally given in to our longstanding campaign to improve the quality of military family homes.
Our amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
LIB DEM WIN!
The government has finally given in to our longstanding campaign to improve the quality of military family homes.
Our amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
The government has finally given in to our longstanding campaign to improve the quality of military family homes.
Our amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
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Zarah Sultana says she and Corbyn have reconciled and can co-lead new party
Zarah Sultana says she and Corbyn have reconciled and can co-lead new party
MP insists ‘show is back on the road’ and compares relationship to that of Liam and Noel Gallagher
Zarah Sultana has said she and Jeremy Corbyn have patched up their combustible co-leadership of a new leftwing party, with the MP comparing the duo to Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Speaking alongside Corbyn at The World Transformed political festival in Manchester, the Gallaghers’ home city, Sultana insisted they could cooperate over the organisation still only known, unofficially, as Your Party. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Zarah Sultana says she and Corbyn have reconciled and can co-lead new party
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Millions of One Nation conservatives reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage.
Help us save our country. Come and win with us.
www.libdems.org.uk/join
Help us save our country. Come and win with us.
www.libdems.org.uk/join
Join us
Become a Liberal Democrat member today.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Millions of One Nation conservatives reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage.
Help us save our country. Come and win with us.
www.libdems.org.uk/join
Help us save our country. Come and win with us.
www.libdems.org.uk/join
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"The people of this country imagine they're living in a democracy."
Catch The Hack on itvX
It's a must-watch.
Brilliant work by Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies and all at The Guardian
Catch The Hack on itvX
It's a must-watch.
Brilliant work by Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies and all at The Guardian
September 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"The people of this country imagine they're living in a democracy."
Catch The Hack on itvX
It's a must-watch.
Brilliant work by Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies and all at The Guardian
Catch The Hack on itvX
It's a must-watch.
Brilliant work by Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies and all at The Guardian
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How the government's new digital ID will work… and why I’ve changed my mind on ID cards (FREE TO READ!)
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/how-the-uk...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/how-the-uk...
How the government's new digital ID will work
And why I've changed my mind on ID cards
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM
How the government's new digital ID will work… and why I’ve changed my mind on ID cards (FREE TO READ!)
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/how-the-uk...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/how-the-uk...
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I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
September 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
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On Elon Musk’s address to the Tommy Robinson march today, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said:
“Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
“Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.”
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“Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
“Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.”
(Statement sent via a link to...X)
September 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
On Elon Musk’s address to the Tommy Robinson march today, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said:
“Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
“Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.”
(Statement sent via a link to...X)
“Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
“Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.”
(Statement sent via a link to...X)
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“It’s highly likely that the Covid vaccines have been a significant factor in the cancers of members of the royal family” says Dr Aseem Malhotra on the stage at Reform’s conference.
Reform pedaling anti-science conspiracy theories.
Reform pedaling anti-science conspiracy theories.
September 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“It’s highly likely that the Covid vaccines have been a significant factor in the cancers of members of the royal family” says Dr Aseem Malhotra on the stage at Reform’s conference.
Reform pedaling anti-science conspiracy theories.
Reform pedaling anti-science conspiracy theories.
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Kemi Badenoch said earlier this year that “silencing free speech harms democracy and “we must fight for it”.
Unless of course its the free speech of a news organisation she happens to disagree with
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/04/k...
Unless of course its the free speech of a news organisation she happens to disagree with
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/04/k...
Kemi Badenoch's 'Free Speech' Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Party Conference
The ban on covering the party's annual gathering came despite Badenoch's repeated commitment to "fight" for free speech and a free press
bylinetimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Kemi Badenoch said earlier this year that “silencing free speech harms democracy and “we must fight for it”.
Unless of course its the free speech of a news organisation she happens to disagree with
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/04/k...
Unless of course its the free speech of a news organisation she happens to disagree with
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/04/k...
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WATCH: Nick Clegg hits out at free speech 'hypocrisy', Nigel Farage and JD Vance
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGzBWMB6Fto
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGzBWMB6Fto
Nick Clegg hits out at free speech 'hypocrisy', Nigel Farage and JD Vance
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
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September 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
WATCH: Nick Clegg hits out at free speech 'hypocrisy', Nigel Farage and JD Vance
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGzBWMB6Fto
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGzBWMB6Fto
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Tomorrow I'm stepping into @mrjamesob.bsky.social shoes and presenting @lbc.co.uk from 10am to 1pm.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Tomorrow I'm stepping into @mrjamesob.bsky.social shoes and presenting @lbc.co.uk from 10am to 1pm.
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I wrote to my MP asking them to ditch First Past the Post for Mayors - you can too using this tool.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/164752/...
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Ask your MP to repair the way we elect our Mayors
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August 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I wrote to my MP asking them to ditch First Past the Post for Mayors - you can too using this tool.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/164752/...
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What an honour for them…
Penny Mordaunt, Emily Thornberry, James Cleverly and Ed Davey each present James O’Brien’s weekday mid-morning show on LBC next week.
Senior politicians to guest host James O’Brien programme on LBC
Penny Mordaunt, Emily Thornberry, James Cleverly and Ed Davey each present James O’Brien’s weekday mid-morning show on LBC next week.
radiotoday.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
What an honour for them…
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This is not about the mass arrests of people expressing support for Palestine Action, but about instances of seemingly heavy-handed policing of more general Gaza protests, eg this one.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Armed police threatened to arrest Kent protester for holding Palestinian flag
Officers accused Laura Murton who also had a sign saying ‘Free Gaza’ of supporting a proscribed organisation
www.theguardian.com
August 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not about the mass arrests of people expressing support for Palestine Action, but about instances of seemingly heavy-handed policing of more general Gaza protests, eg this one.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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The government’s arrogance united people from Newcastle to Gloucester in peaceful defiance.
Jacob Ecclestone was one of them.
Jacob Ecclestone was one of them.
Why I sat in Parliament Square and risked arrest for Palestine Action
On Saturday, I joined hundreds provoked by government arrogance into peacefully defying the proscription of Palestine Action
eastangliabylines.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The government’s arrogance united people from Newcastle to Gloucester in peaceful defiance.
Jacob Ecclestone was one of them.
Jacob Ecclestone was one of them.
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Among yesterday's arrestees is Deborah Hinton, an 81-year old retired magistrate with an OBE.
That's Yvette Cooper's idea of a terrorist.
Language has been turned on its head.
The law has been turned on its head.
Murdering children is righteous.
Trying to stop it is terrorism.
That's Yvette Cooper's idea of a terrorist.
Language has been turned on its head.
The law has been turned on its head.
Murdering children is righteous.
Trying to stop it is terrorism.
July 20, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Among yesterday's arrestees is Deborah Hinton, an 81-year old retired magistrate with an OBE.
That's Yvette Cooper's idea of a terrorist.
Language has been turned on its head.
The law has been turned on its head.
Murdering children is righteous.
Trying to stop it is terrorism.
That's Yvette Cooper's idea of a terrorist.
Language has been turned on its head.
The law has been turned on its head.
Murdering children is righteous.
Trying to stop it is terrorism.