JoanneEM
@joanneem.bsky.social
Politics student, sewist, mother, Neo (dog) owner, currently relocating from Scotland to Gloucestershire.
It really is about time we started standing up to the orange idiot. Since his ego loves these sorts of things, perhaps this might hit home? We live in hope. Please sign if you can. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
It really is about time we started standing up to the orange idiot. Since his ego loves these sorts of things, perhaps this might hit home? We live in hope. Please sign if you can. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
FTSE 100 bosses have already earned a year’s pay in just 3 days 😳 It’s time to tackle extreme pay gaps. Sign the petition now and support a new tax to tackle extreme pay. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fa...
‘Fat Cat Tax’: Make companies pay for extreme inequalities
FTSE 100 bosses have already earned a year’s pay in just 3 days 😳 It’s time to tackle extreme pay gaps. Sign the petition now and support a new tax to tackle extreme pay.
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:33 AM
FTSE 100 bosses have already earned a year’s pay in just 3 days 😳 It’s time to tackle extreme pay gaps. Sign the petition now and support a new tax to tackle extreme pay. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fa...
So Labour claimed they inherited a £22 billion black hole in the finances. In a little over a year that has increased to £50 billion. Need we say more about their performance?
October 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
So Labour claimed they inherited a £22 billion black hole in the finances. In a little over a year that has increased to £50 billion. Need we say more about their performance?
Whilst peace is to be celebrated, let's not forget how this started. Not on 07.Oct.23 - just the latest battle - but 1968 when Israel decided that Palestinians didn't exist & should be removed from the area, and we all turned a blind eye due to shame about the holocaust.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Whilst peace is to be celebrated, let's not forget how this started. Not on 07.Oct.23 - just the latest battle - but 1968 when Israel decided that Palestinians didn't exist & should be removed from the area, and we all turned a blind eye due to shame about the holocaust.
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President Ramaphosa: back the billionaire tax at the G20! action.eko.org/a/president-...
When people are getting so filthy rich without lifting a finger, they feel uncomfortable about it themselves, something clearly needs to be done. @patmillsuk.bsky.social
When people are getting so filthy rich without lifting a finger, they feel uncomfortable about it themselves, something clearly needs to be done. @patmillsuk.bsky.social
President Ramaphosa: back the billionaire tax at the G20!
Right now, the world stands at a crossroads: billionaires are hoarding obscene wealth while millions struggle just to survive.But for the first time ever, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has
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October 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
President Ramaphosa: back the billionaire tax at the G20! action.eko.org/a/president-...
When people are getting so filthy rich without lifting a finger, they feel uncomfortable about it themselves, something clearly needs to be done. @patmillsuk.bsky.social
When people are getting so filthy rich without lifting a finger, they feel uncomfortable about it themselves, something clearly needs to be done. @patmillsuk.bsky.social
On 07.Oct.23 Hamas had up to 30,000 fighters. Israel estimates there are up to 18,000 remaining. Of the 67,000 known to be killed, 49,000 must be civilians. That's 34 civilians for every 1 Israeli killed or taken. And we know others will be buried in the rubble. How is that "reasonable defence"?
October 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
On 07.Oct.23 Hamas had up to 30,000 fighters. Israel estimates there are up to 18,000 remaining. Of the 67,000 known to be killed, 49,000 must be civilians. That's 34 civilians for every 1 Israeli killed or taken. And we know others will be buried in the rubble. How is that "reasonable defence"?
I wonder whether #Microsoft will respond to the negative feedback they're getting about dropping Publisher? I wonder whether #Microsoft365 will help us find a viable alternative, rather than suggesting things which either don't do the job, or will take weeks to change to, and then won't do the job?
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I wonder whether #Microsoft will respond to the negative feedback they're getting about dropping Publisher? I wonder whether #Microsoft365 will help us find a viable alternative, rather than suggesting things which either don't do the job, or will take weeks to change to, and then won't do the job?
1/2 Angela Rayner has said: FPTP “can lead to individuals being elected with only a small proportion of the total votes cast,” and her English Devolution Bill proposes dropping it to improve democracy.
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
Petition: Use Proportional Representation at the next General Election
Change the voting system to Proportional Representation instead of First Past the Post. We think this would eradicate disillusionment and encourage voter participation as people could start to believe...
petition.parliament.uk
August 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
1/2 Angela Rayner has said: FPTP “can lead to individuals being elected with only a small proportion of the total votes cast,” and her English Devolution Bill proposes dropping it to improve democracy.
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
I have a little sympathy for PA, not much, but a bit. At least I did, until I read that they've targeted Lord Balfour. They clearly haven't read the Balfour Declaration which clearly states that the existing population, i.e. mostly Palestinians, were not to be harmed in any way.
August 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I have a little sympathy for PA, not much, but a bit. At least I did, until I read that they've targeted Lord Balfour. They clearly haven't read the Balfour Declaration which clearly states that the existing population, i.e. mostly Palestinians, were not to be harmed in any way.
I don't usually share petitions, but this one is really important: Ireland could soon ban all trade with illegal settlements, but is being bullied by Washington to give up. Sign the petition — and show Ireland the world is behind this! action.eko.org/a/ireland-pa...
Ireland: Pass the Occupied Territories Bill
Right now, Ireland has a historic chance to confront Apartheid — and the world is watching. The Irish parliament is close to passing a law banning trade with Israel's illegal settlements. If it goes
action.eko.org
August 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I don't usually share petitions, but this one is really important: Ireland could soon ban all trade with illegal settlements, but is being bullied by Washington to give up. Sign the petition — and show Ireland the world is behind this! action.eko.org/a/ireland-pa...
Now we have an admission from inside of what we've all suspected for a very long time. Ukraine is just the start. Meanwhile the US cares less, so long as they can do a trade deal with Putin.
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Russian general admits Ukraine just a "stepping stone" to invade Europe
Ukraine "is only the beginning," Colonel-General Andrey Mordvichev warned in a recent interview.
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May 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Now we have an admission from inside of what we've all suspected for a very long time. Ukraine is just the start. Meanwhile the US cares less, so long as they can do a trade deal with Putin.
www.newsweek.com/russian-gene...
www.newsweek.com/russian-gene...
This might be important. Many of us have been wondering why our leaders wouldn't call out Israel on its treatment of Palestinians since long before 07.Oct.23. This definition of antisemitism could be the root cause.
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Scottish Government claimed it would be “antisemitic” to release information about secret meeting with Israel
The Scottish Government claimed it would be “antisemitic” to release information about Angus Robertson’s secret meeting with an Israeli ambassador, The Ferret can reveal.
theferret.scot
May 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This might be important. Many of us have been wondering why our leaders wouldn't call out Israel on its treatment of Palestinians since long before 07.Oct.23. This definition of antisemitism could be the root cause.
theferret.scot/scottish-gov...
theferret.scot/scottish-gov...
Dear Sir Keir Starmer - no, that is not what I voted for.
May 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Dear Sir Keir Starmer - no, that is not what I voted for.
Horrified by the Menendez brothers story. That we were so dismissive of their abuse claims. And that a court hearing can exclude such essential information- it was for the jury to decide whether they were telling the truth or not. How can they do that if the information is withheld? Outrageous.
May 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Horrified by the Menendez brothers story. That we were so dismissive of their abuse claims. And that a court hearing can exclude such essential information- it was for the jury to decide whether they were telling the truth or not. How can they do that if the information is withheld? Outrageous.
@forwomenscotland
Congratulations ladies, now a predatory male doesn't need to dress as a woman to go into female toilets and pretend to be trans, he can just go in looking like a bloke and say he was born female. I know which scenario I felt safer with.
Congratulations ladies, now a predatory male doesn't need to dress as a woman to go into female toilets and pretend to be trans, he can just go in looking like a bloke and say he was born female. I know which scenario I felt safer with.
May 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
@forwomenscotland
Congratulations ladies, now a predatory male doesn't need to dress as a woman to go into female toilets and pretend to be trans, he can just go in looking like a bloke and say he was born female. I know which scenario I felt safer with.
Congratulations ladies, now a predatory male doesn't need to dress as a woman to go into female toilets and pretend to be trans, he can just go in looking like a bloke and say he was born female. I know which scenario I felt safer with.
..... "If we are to prevent more atrocities by Putin then we must have a long term, credible and above all properly funded security guarantee for Ukraine - a guarantee issued by the UK, the US and all western allies." I was always troubled by BJ's apparent like of Trump. Very well said.
April 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
..... "If we are to prevent more atrocities by Putin then we must have a long term, credible and above all properly funded security guarantee for Ukraine - a guarantee issued by the UK, the US and all western allies." I was always troubled by BJ's apparent like of Trump. Very well said.
.... as they have endlessly been told, of freedom and democracy around the world?
"Apart from the right to share their natural resources with the United States they get nothing. What is there in this deal that can realistically stop a third Russian invasion? Nothing. ....
"Apart from the right to share their natural resources with the United States they get nothing. What is there in this deal that can realistically stop a third Russian invasion? Nothing. ....
April 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
.... as they have endlessly been told, of freedom and democracy around the world?
"Apart from the right to share their natural resources with the United States they get nothing. What is there in this deal that can realistically stop a third Russian invasion? Nothing. ....
"Apart from the right to share their natural resources with the United States they get nothing. What is there in this deal that can realistically stop a third Russian invasion? Nothing. ....
..... 5, The chance to rebuild his armed forces for the next attack in a few short years' time. "As for Ukraine - what do they get after three years of heroic resistance against a brutal and unprovoked invasion? What is their reward for the appalling sacrifices they have made - for the sake, ....
April 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
..... 5, The chance to rebuild his armed forces for the next attack in a few short years' time. "As for Ukraine - what do they get after three years of heroic resistance against a brutal and unprovoked invasion? What is their reward for the appalling sacrifices they have made - for the sake, ....
..... and then: "1, The right to keep sovereign Ukrainian territory he has taken by violence and in breach of international law, 2, The right to control Ukraine's destiny by forbidding Nato membership, 3, The lifting of sanctions against Russia, 4, An economic partnership with America, 5, .....
April 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
..... and then: "1, The right to keep sovereign Ukrainian territory he has taken by violence and in breach of international law, 2, The right to control Ukraine's destiny by forbidding Nato membership, 3, The lifting of sanctions against Russia, 4, An economic partnership with America, 5, .....
Apparently @borisjohnsonreal.bsky.social has said this in another place: "Putin indiscriminately butchers more Ukrainian civilians, killing and injuring 100 in Kyiv including children. And what is his reward under the latest peace proposals?" ......
April 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Apparently @borisjohnsonreal.bsky.social has said this in another place: "Putin indiscriminately butchers more Ukrainian civilians, killing and injuring 100 in Kyiv including children. And what is his reward under the latest peace proposals?" ......
April 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Labour promised us integrity: "The values of honesty, decency and high standards in public life are the cornerstone of the Labour Party" Why then are they manipulating the Ind. Water Commission, by excluding public ownership? Sir Jon Cunliffe should refuse the review under those conditions.
April 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Labour promised us integrity: "The values of honesty, decency and high standards in public life are the cornerstone of the Labour Party" Why then are they manipulating the Ind. Water Commission, by excluding public ownership? Sir Jon Cunliffe should refuse the review under those conditions.
I genuinely think that all those processed foods we've been eating have messed with our brain function. We have lost the ability to understand hypocrisy. Did Elon Must honestly just say “Basically, America should mind its own business.” Obviously that doesn't include him?!
February 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I genuinely think that all those processed foods we've been eating have messed with our brain function. We have lost the ability to understand hypocrisy. Did Elon Must honestly just say “Basically, America should mind its own business.” Obviously that doesn't include him?!
Fun fact: there is one health and care worker for every 22 people in the UK (as of 2022) and we call the NHS 'broken'. There is one government/civil service employee for every 133 people. They are expected to manage everything, including health and social care.
December 7, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Fun fact: there is one health and care worker for every 22 people in the UK (as of 2022) and we call the NHS 'broken'. There is one government/civil service employee for every 133 people. They are expected to manage everything, including health and social care.
Based on (lack of) interaction yesterday I'm reposting this. I care about how my taxes are spent / wasted.
November 30, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Based on (lack of) interaction yesterday I'm reposting this. I care about how my taxes are spent / wasted.