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The Lead @theleaduk.bsky.social · 25d

We call on the Home Secretary to act following Elon Musk's vile words and hatred stirring at the 'Unite The Kingdom' rally. Sign our petition now and get Musk banned.

Ban Elon Musk from the UK

We call on the Home Secretary to act following Musk's vile words and hatred stirring at the 'Unite The Kingdom' rally. Sign our petition now and get Elon Musk banned.

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T-Rexit @t-rexit.bsky.social · 29d

Good evening @reecedinsdale.bsky.social

Gi’s a repost 👍🔽

T-Rexit @t-rexit.bsky.social · Sep 9

There’s only 20 something days left on this and it hasn’t had the traction it deserves! 🔽

Petition: Require all MPs to publish their tax returns by law

I think this would help ensure transparency, and should include information for the public to see on how much money MPs earn, where their income comes from, and whether they pay the correct amount of ...

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londonlegal.bsky.social @londonlegal.bsky.social · Sep 2

Do you advise on #CommunityCare issues in the not-for-profit sector and want to connect with peers to share knowledge & discuss challenges? Join our next Community Care subgroup meeting (online) on Wed 10 Sept, 2–3.15pm.

👉 Register here: zurl.co/uD3kk

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · Aug 27

Immigration: who do we think we are?

How far back in your family do you have to go to find an immigrant ancestor?

By Dr Pam Jarvis
@drpam.bsky.social
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk

Immigration: who do we think we are?

How far back in your family do you have to go to find an immigrant ancestor?

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · Aug 26

If you're young
Or old
Or a woman
If you've got a disability
Or, you've a SEND
If you're LGBTQ+
Or you're from an ethnic minority
If you need care
Or you're in the forces
And if you're in Northern Ireland
Then Farage's plan to abolish human rights law is going to screw you

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · Aug 25

Holding govts to ransom.

Big pharma set to pull jobs from UK unless NHS spends more on drugs.

Companies make huge profits; want higher prices, want NHS to buy newer drugs.

Trump wants drug companies to cut US prices, do they bully other countries.
archive.ph/ky6So

Big pharma set to pull investment unless NHS spends more on drugs

AstraZeneca boss warns it is ‘hard to champion’ Britain as a place for research as row over medicine pricing escalates

www.thetimes.com

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Aug 24

It's not asylum seekers who jack up rents, undermine the NHS, hold down wages and keep people insecure.
It's capital.
The role of the far right is to shift the blame for decades of economic attacks by the rich and powerful onto powerless people who have only just arrived here.

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Face-Eating Leopards @leopards-eating.bsky.social · Aug 24

If you’re a parent who’s trying to ban “inappropriate” books from the school library but you let your kids listen to the current President unsupervised you’re doing it wrong

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Tom Jensen @absurdistworld.bsky.social · Aug 15

This show highlights what masterful writers of comedy Chekhov and Shaw were. Hilarious and pitch-perfect acting from Maryann O'Brien, @joesargent87.bsky.social & Anthony Wise. Catch it before it ends on 23rd August!

SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Aug 8

✨ Press Night! ✨
Village Wooing vs The Proposal — two writers, two worlds, one night of razor-sharp comedy. Shaw’s charm meets Chekhov’s chaos, and the sparks are flying! So proud to bring these brilliant plays to life. 🎭

#ShawVsChekhov #VillageWooing #TheProposal #GeorgeBernardShaw #AntonChekhov

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Aug 13

Reform just tell people whatever they think you want to hear.

And of course that includes former Tory Ministers turned Reform.

We must hold them to account.

Every. Single. Time.

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Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · Aug 14

Grand opening of Fusion 8 community hub, come on down for some wholesome fun!!!

#Harehills
#Leeds

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Lainey Shaw @laineyshaw.bsky.social · Aug 14

So proud of the team 💙

www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-shaw-...

www.londonpubtheatres.com

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Aug 14

Water voles are making a comeback in London 🐾

Pushed out by habitat loss and invasive predators, these charismatic creatures are now being reintroduced to Crane Park Island. We’re proud to support their recovery ⤵️

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · Aug 13

Can’t wait to get back to these shows after a couple of days off! 🤩 🎭 @SHAW_2020 @TheatreAtTabard #theatre #chiswick #bernardshaw #chekhov

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thespyinthestalls @thespyinthestalls.bsky.social · Aug 9

📣 REVIEW | SHAW VS CHEKHOV at Theatre at the Tabard

🎭 ⭐⭐⭐

💬 “an engaging night of theatre”

📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/08/shaw-vs-chekhov/

📷 Macky Mann

#️⃣ #review #thespyinthestalls #theatre #Shaw #Chekhov #plays #doublebill

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Lainey Shaw @laineyshaw.bsky.social · Aug 9

The Shaw Society @shawsociety.bsky.social · Aug 8

Definition of a perfect summer evening!
Guinness and some food at the Tabard then watch @shaw2020.bsky.social in
‘Shaw vs Chekhov’ Brilliant comedy from #BernardShaw & #AntonChekhov
#LondonTheatre

tabard.org.uk/whats-on/sha...

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SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Aug 8

✨ Press Night! ✨
Village Wooing vs The Proposal — two writers, two worlds, one night of razor-sharp comedy. Shaw’s charm meets Chekhov’s chaos, and the sparks are flying! So proud to bring these brilliant plays to life. 🎭

#ShawVsChekhov #VillageWooing #TheProposal #GeorgeBernardShaw #AntonChekhov

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Leon Fleming @leonfleming.bsky.social · Aug 8

Here they are!! The gorgeous cast of my next show, co-written by myself and #SeetaWrightson!
No only do they get to do the naughty adult Christmas comedy #AProperMerryChristmess, but also #Wrongsemble's gorgeous family show, #ATownCalledChristmas!
Get your tickets booked!!!!
www.redladder.co.uk

Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Aug 8

We know, it's the summer and you don't want to think about C time yet. But...
Our new show, A Proper Merry #Christmess, hits the road with Wrongsemble’s A Town Called Christmas in Nov. And we're beyond excited to announce the brilliant actors performing in both...
www.redladder.co.uk/cast-announc...

Cast announcement for Red Ladder and Wrongsemble’s festive theatre double bill - Red Ladder Theatre Company

We are delighted to introduce our cast for the Christmas shows we’re taking on tour across the UK later this year with our friends from Wrongsemble. Our brand-new dark comedy, A Proper Merry Christmes...

www.redladder.co.uk

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · Aug 8

Courts service in England & Wales 'covered up' IT bug that caused evidence to go missing.

Software had a long history of data loss.

Executives covered up flaws.

Judges made rulings with incomplete evidence.

Another Post Office type of scandal looms.

Courts service accused of covering up IT bug that caused evidence to go missing

Sources say judges in courts and tribunals will have made rulings when evidence was incomplete.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · Aug 8

#GoodNews on #biodiversity, because we all need some

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Wild-born chough fledges in Kent for first time in 200 years

The red-billed chough, once a common sight, vanished in Kent due to habitat loss and persecution.

www.bbc.com

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Lainey Shaw @laineyshaw.bsky.social · Aug 7

Saw this last night! Brilliant performances all round. Worth entering this great competition 👏

SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎭 COMPETITION TIME!
Win two front row tickets to Press Night of Shaw vs Chekhov at @theatreattabard.bsky.social

🍸 Enjoy a complimentary drinks reception from 7pm
🎬 Curtain up at 7:30pm on Fri 8th Aug

To enter:
❤️ Like this post
🔁 Share it

Winner announced tomorrow at midday – don’t miss out!

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Lainey Shaw @laineyshaw.bsky.social · Aug 6

www.thespaceuk.com/shows/2025/s...

Service Please (Constance Peel, of Constance Peel Productions)

A brand new relatable and comedic monologue following Lara, a creative writing graduate, hoping to write the next best-selling fantasy romance novel. There’s only one thing standing in her way...

www.thespaceuk.com

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Lainey Shaw @laineyshaw.bsky.social · Aug 1

Happy Yorkshire Day!

Grandma Abson @grandmaabson.bsky.social · Aug 1

#HappyYorkshireday @yorkshirebylines.co.uk yorkshirebylines.co.uk/region/yorks...

Yorkshire puddings at the ready!

Here in Yorkshire, God’s own county, we celebrate Yorkshire Day on 1 August

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

Lainey Shaw @laineyshaw.bsky.social · Jul 31

These are very expensive and have a zip, but may be an alternative uk.nps-solovair.com/collections/...

NPS Solovair | Solovair | Classic Collection | Black Hi-Shine 14 Eye Zip Derby Boot | Made in England

Solovair Classic Collection Made in England Over 140 years of Traditional Shoemaking Craftsmanship Goodyear Welted Construction Black Hi-Shine Leather Upper Leather & Synthetic Lining Functional S...

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SHAW2020 Theatre Company @shaw2020.bsky.social · Jul 30

Rehearsals for Chekhov's The Proposal are an absolute hoot!

Come and see this rarely performed piece, paired with Shaw's Village Wooing for SHAW vs CHEKHOV at @theatreattabard.bsky.social
From August 6th

Book Tickets to see the work of two masters in one evening - tabard.org.uk/whats-on/shaw-…

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