Jill Houlbrook
@jilly3.bsky.social
I live with my cats and chickens. I love with my amazing family.
I support disabilities, mental health, LGBTQIA+, Ukraine, Gaza, environmental protection and kindness. I have no political affiliation. I will not tolerate hate or prejudice. 🇺🇦🏳️🌈👨🦽➡️ 🏳️⚧️🇵🇸 🍉
I support disabilities, mental health, LGBTQIA+, Ukraine, Gaza, environmental protection and kindness. I have no political affiliation. I will not tolerate hate or prejudice. 🇺🇦🏳️🌈👨🦽➡️ 🏳️⚧️🇵🇸 🍉
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An MP in Zimbabwe has called for the repeal of the country's "backwards" 1977 abortion law. He argued that safe abortion should be available to a wider range of Zimbabwean women, as it is currently restricted to a privileged few. Each year, 60,000 women die due to unsafe abortion.
It’s Time To Scrap Zimbabwe’s Outdated Abortion Law - Molokele ⋆ Pindula News
Hwange Central MP Daniel Molokele (CCC) has called for the repeal of the 1977 Termination of Pregnancy Act, describing it as one of the most backward laws in Zimbabwe. Molokele made the comments at a ...
news.pindula.co.zw
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
An MP in Zimbabwe has called for the repeal of the country's "backwards" 1977 abortion law. He argued that safe abortion should be available to a wider range of Zimbabwean women, as it is currently restricted to a privileged few. Each year, 60,000 women die due to unsafe abortion.
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IN CASE THERE WAS ANY DOUBT ANOUT PUTIN’S INTENTIONS
“Russia is prepared to fight to the last Ukrainian”
From yesterday’s brief press conference.
Not a man interested in peace, but genocide.
#UkrainianView
“Russia is prepared to fight to the last Ukrainian”
From yesterday’s brief press conference.
Not a man interested in peace, but genocide.
#UkrainianView
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 AM
IN CASE THERE WAS ANY DOUBT ANOUT PUTIN’S INTENTIONS
“Russia is prepared to fight to the last Ukrainian”
From yesterday’s brief press conference.
Not a man interested in peace, but genocide.
#UkrainianView
“Russia is prepared to fight to the last Ukrainian”
From yesterday’s brief press conference.
Not a man interested in peace, but genocide.
#UkrainianView
Well Rachel Reeves may not be my favourite and I may not agree with all her budget but the speech from Kemi Badenoch was just a spiteful diatribe from a disappointed politician.
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Well Rachel Reeves may not be my favourite and I may not agree with all her budget but the speech from Kemi Badenoch was just a spiteful diatribe from a disappointed politician.
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Day 1371 of the war begins with the killing of more civilians in another Russian multi-missile attack on the capital of Ukraine and other cities.
Welcome #TeamTim to the daily thread with all the news about Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday 25 November.
Welcome #TeamTim to the daily thread with all the news about Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday 25 November.
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Day 1371 of the war begins with the killing of more civilians in another Russian multi-missile attack on the capital of Ukraine and other cities.
Welcome #TeamTim to the daily thread with all the news about Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday 25 November.
Welcome #TeamTim to the daily thread with all the news about Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday 25 November.
I wish to see/ hear no more mentions of that fabricated American import Black Friday. It’s just a sales gimmick.
November 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I wish to see/ hear no more mentions of that fabricated American import Black Friday. It’s just a sales gimmick.
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Nina Cresswell reported a sexual assault, but the police basically ignored her. She spoke out, and her attacker sued her for defamation. Three years later, with our support, she won.
Now she's taking action to stop the police failing women. Join us.👇
https://goodlaw.social/4w3n
Now she's taking action to stop the police failing women. Join us.👇
https://goodlaw.social/4w3n
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Nina Cresswell reported a sexual assault, but the police basically ignored her. She spoke out, and her attacker sued her for defamation. Three years later, with our support, she won.
Now she's taking action to stop the police failing women. Join us.👇
https://goodlaw.social/4w3n
Now she's taking action to stop the police failing women. Join us.👇
https://goodlaw.social/4w3n
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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
This is one of the reasons why the right and far right hate the EU. Always remember that.
This is one of the reasons why the right and far right hate the EU. Always remember that.
EU court rules entire bloc must respect same-sex marriages in rebuke to Poland
Couple who married in Germany had their right to a ‘normal family life’ impeded, court of justice finds
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
This is one of the reasons why the right and far right hate the EU. Always remember that.
This is one of the reasons why the right and far right hate the EU. Always remember that.
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Cannot wait for GBNEWS and Nigel Farage to join the barricades about an arch Trump critic having his words censored by the BBC - they must be absolutely furious about this 🤔
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cannot wait for GBNEWS and Nigel Farage to join the barricades about an arch Trump critic having his words censored by the BBC - they must be absolutely furious about this 🤔
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Tonight at 8pm (UK) on circl8radio.com 🎱
We open Chapter 4 of A Northern Bible. Gerry & The Pacemakers’ debut 'How Do You Like It?' gave Merseybeat its sing‑along heart, with 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' becoming an anthem of community, solidarity and Liverpool’s soul.
#chester #musicsky #music
We open Chapter 4 of A Northern Bible. Gerry & The Pacemakers’ debut 'How Do You Like It?' gave Merseybeat its sing‑along heart, with 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' becoming an anthem of community, solidarity and Liverpool’s soul.
#chester #musicsky #music
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Tonight at 8pm (UK) on circl8radio.com 🎱
We open Chapter 4 of A Northern Bible. Gerry & The Pacemakers’ debut 'How Do You Like It?' gave Merseybeat its sing‑along heart, with 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' becoming an anthem of community, solidarity and Liverpool’s soul.
#chester #musicsky #music
We open Chapter 4 of A Northern Bible. Gerry & The Pacemakers’ debut 'How Do You Like It?' gave Merseybeat its sing‑along heart, with 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' becoming an anthem of community, solidarity and Liverpool’s soul.
#chester #musicsky #music
@chesterzoo.bsky.social
Look at me Mum!
Look at me Mum!
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
@chesterzoo.bsky.social
Look at me Mum!
Look at me Mum!
@chesterzoo.bsky.social at my visit today I ventured into the Tropical House where I met one of your volunteers Jacob. He introduced me to the Rio Cauca caecilian. I had never heard of it before. What a great source of information and real treasure he is. A credit to himself and our Zoo.
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
@chesterzoo.bsky.social at my visit today I ventured into the Tropical House where I met one of your volunteers Jacob. He introduced me to the Rio Cauca caecilian. I had never heard of it before. What a great source of information and real treasure he is. A credit to himself and our Zoo.
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Tusk on Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine.
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Tusk on Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine.
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For any USA President who may be watching gender based violence is all violence which includes verbal violence and gaslighting.
#Quiet #Quiet
#Quiet #Quiet
Read our full statement ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission and High Representative\/Vice-President call for increased efforts to end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November, Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib, on behalf of the European Commission, and High R
ec.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Read our full statement ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission and High Representative\/Vice-President call for increased efforts to end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November, Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib, on behalf of the European Commission, and High R
ec.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Read our full statement ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social yet again Morgan is championing Trump. Why do people fall for the Trump diversions that he cares? He is desperate to divert attention from Epstein and he still wants a prize.
November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social yet again Morgan is championing Trump. Why do people fall for the Trump diversions that he cares? He is desperate to divert attention from Epstein and he still wants a prize.
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BBC Chair Samir Shah and Robbie Gibb asked to explain why they drew up a plan, as revealed by Byline Times, to win back the "trust" of Reform voters, but haven't made similar plans for voters of any other party.
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
BBC Bosses Draw Up Plans to Win Over Reform Voters by Changing News and Drama Output
The Director General Tim Davie and other executives discussed altering BBC “story selection” in order to secure the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
BBC Chair Samir Shah and Robbie Gibb asked to explain why they drew up a plan, as revealed by Byline Times, to win back the "trust" of Reform voters, but haven't made similar plans for voters of any other party.
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
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OMG! Gavin Newsom's social media team is next level. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👇
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
OMG! Gavin Newsom's social media team is next level. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👇
23,000. That's how many deaths can be blamed on Boris Johnson's chaotic Covid decisions and delays. Enough is enough, he must be stripped of his annual £115,000 handout. Sign the petition today:
Signed with great pleasure
Signed with great pleasure
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
23,000. That's how many deaths can be blamed on Boris Johnson's chaotic Covid decisions and delays. Enough is enough, he must be stripped of his annual £115,000 handout. Sign the petition today:
Signed with great pleasure
Signed with great pleasure
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Indeed! Why not?😡
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at welfare cuts.
Why do govts not cut corporate welfare?
Subsidies for auto, steel, oil, gas, biomass, internet, shipbuilding and others, without any equity stake.
Profiteering by energy, water, phone, house builders, care home, dental care companies.
Why do govts not cut corporate welfare?
Subsidies for auto, steel, oil, gas, biomass, internet, shipbuilding and others, without any equity stake.
Profiteering by energy, water, phone, house builders, care home, dental care companies.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at more welfare cuts after previous rebellion - but authority on shaky ground
The government's earlier efforts to reform welfare and save £5bn ended in an inglorious failure.
news.sky.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Indeed! Why not?😡
While Boris Johnson considers his role in the Covid crisis I hope he also remembers how what he said in parliament affected the imprisonment of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. I shall never forgive him for his careless and uncaring behaviour. #Prisoner951
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
While Boris Johnson considers his role in the Covid crisis I hope he also remembers how what he said in parliament affected the imprisonment of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. I shall never forgive him for his careless and uncaring behaviour. #Prisoner951
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There is no VAT on Newspapers but there is VAT on difibrilllators. I mean FFS.
Rachel Reeves told ‘scrap VAT on defibrillators’ by man who lost life-long partner to cardiac arrest www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
Rachel Reeves told ‘scrap VAT on defibrillators’ by man who lost life-long partner to cardiac arrest www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
Rachel Reeves told ‘scrap VAT on defibrillators’ by man who lost life-long partner to cardiac arrest | LBC
Nick Walton lost his partner of 37 years to a cardiac arrest in August 2024 and has since campaigned and fundraised for defibrillators in his local community
www.lbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
There is no VAT on Newspapers but there is VAT on difibrilllators. I mean FFS.
Rachel Reeves told ‘scrap VAT on defibrillators’ by man who lost life-long partner to cardiac arrest www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
Rachel Reeves told ‘scrap VAT on defibrillators’ by man who lost life-long partner to cardiac arrest www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
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Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...