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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 3d

A hedgehog has moved into the chicken coop, which has outraged the resident hen, Hilary. Next door’s cat has also taken to sitting next to Hilary where they look to be plotting some sort of crime, possibly against the dog. Or the hog. This might have to be a book.

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Sky News @news.sky.com · 5d

'Hero' shot dead by accident was holding Manchester synagogue doors to block attacker, rabbi says

The man accidentally shot dead during the Manchester synagogue attack was holding the doors shut to make sure the knifeman could not enter, says rabbi Daniel Walker.

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 6d

And just before mentioning her husband she’s identified as ‘woman’ rather than by her actual name. It is so tiring. So so tiring.

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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 6d

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Article reads:
Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 6d

A historic appointment. Wonderful words about humility, healing and love and a fascinating journey from nurse and midwife to archbishop - well worth a read.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...

Dame Sarah Mullally speaking after being named first woman Archbishop of Canterbury

Mullally, 63, has served as Bishop of London for more than seven years and is a former nurse.

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 6d

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 6d

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 7d

‘We will do everything to keep our Jewish community safe’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues around the country following an attack in Manchester

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 6d

Hi Caroline, it is very much worth the family contacting the Coroner’s Court to discuss reporting restrictions with the Coroner. There are restrictions that can be put in place and these are set out in the Bench Book and case law. The guide here is handy. www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and...

Chief Coroner's Guidance for Coroners on the Bench - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

This is a resource for coroners to help them locate key principles, practical information and precedents when dealing with inquests

www.judiciary.uk

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 6d

Words are always so inadequate in these moments. Love to our Jewish friends, colleagues and community in the wake of this horrifying terrorist incident. We hold you in our hearts and prayers, and in our actions for humanity and unity and against violence and hate.

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Dr Farbod @emergencybod.medsky.social · 8d

This doesn’t absolve Labour’s role in letting that argument grow. But clarity matters. And tonight, those words mattered to me.

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Dr Farbod @emergencybod.medsky.social · 8d

When Starmer said no one can be denied Britishness because of their skin a long-buried pressure eased in me.
For years there's been a slow grind of prejudice dressed up as “legitimate concerns” amplified by politicians & media until it felt normal. It makes you feel smaller where you should belong.

Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 9d

Wow Starmer finally drawing a line!

"If you say or imply that people cannot be English or British because of the colour of their skin, that mixed-heritage families owe you an explanation... If you say that they should now be deported, then mark my words - we will fight you with everything we have".

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 8d

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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 9d

Wow Starmer finally drawing a line!

"If you say or imply that people cannot be English or British because of the colour of their skin, that mixed-heritage families owe you an explanation... If you say that they should now be deported, then mark my words - we will fight you with everything we have".

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 9d

'He might be telling those people to go home. As our country's health and social care secretary, I want to say directly to those people... they are home'

Wes Streeting criticises Reform's plans to deport people from the UK if they fail to meet stricter rules👏

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 8d

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t believe in Britain’, Starmer tells Labour conference

Prime minister says choice is between ‘decency or division, renewal or decline’, amid rise of Reform UK

www.theguardian.com

Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 9d

A very fair point.

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 9d

Pleased to see the SoS being vocal on the value of our global workforce - that they belong, that they are our NHS www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Streeting praises health staff from overseas and says Reform UK would be ‘disaster’ for NHS – UK politics live

Health secretary is due to speak at the Labour conference after announcing plans for an ‘online hospital’ aimed at cutting waiting times

www.theguardian.com

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Pritesh Mistry @mustbemistry.bsky.social · 9d

Just been on R4 to talk about the NHS Online announcement!
Some thoughts:
Really good in principle could open access to many who can’t reach or access hospital services.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

New online NHS hospital service by 2027, PM to promise - BBC News

Patients will get the option of digital support when GPs refer them but only for certain conditions.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 9d

*sorry for using ‘migrant’ in this post - I mirrored the news story in language, but I think it’s a dehumanising term and not one I like to use.

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 9d

Our society is so greatly enriched by migrants. Our own families who moved here across generations to work, and those who do so today. This othering of those who already contribute so much is so distressing. Our politicians so lost in this relentless rhetoric. This is not who we are. 2/2

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 9d

Many migrants work in the public sector, contributing vast numbers of unpaid hours to the bank of goodwill that closes public service funding gaps. Many attend church and places of worship that significantly contribute socially and financially to local communities 1/2

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Mahmood demands migrants earn right to settlement in UK

New tests will include learning English to a high standard, paying National Insurance and not claiming benefits.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 10d

Why is Labour’s comms strategy to constantly talk about Reform? It’s just endlessly platforming them. Not leading the news with their policies at their own conference, but on what they have say about Reform - giving the platform straight over to Reform to comment. Please stop it!

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 12d

Guys the schnitzel was epic.

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Kate Jarman @katestakes.bsky.social · 12d

Every so often I buy a fancy organic face cream made from the tears of bees or whatever and have to almost immediately replace it with metronidazole or maybe even a lovely tetracycline because my skin hates me and my notions.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 13d

Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians

The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy

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Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians

The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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