Laura
@laurajerramp.bsky.social
Equality, Disability Rights, Early Years Education, Long Covid, Social Care, Art and Humour. Views my own.
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![THE NATIONAL
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Ipso has asked [the Press Association] to circulate the following advisory:
Ipso has today been contacted by a representative acting on behalf of Peter Mandelson.
Mr Mandelson's representatives state that he does not wish to speak to the media at this time. He requests that the press do not take photos or film, approach, or contact him via phone, email, or in-person. His representatives ask that any requests for his
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We are happy to make editors aware of his request. We note the terms of Clause 2
(Privacy) and 3 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code, and in particular that Clause 3
states that journalists must not persist in questioning, telephoning,
pursuing or photographing individuals once asked to
desist, unless justified in the public interest.
• The above notice was circulated to journalists as paedophile financier
Jeffrey Epstein's friend Peter Mandelson seeks to keep the media and public in the dark.
• We say: He must be held to account.
PUTTING SCOTLAND FIRST
The Rise of the Scottish National Party 1966-1974
EWEN ANGUS CAMERON
Foreword by John Swinney
Available online at Waterstones.com and available to order in any Waterstones store
Also available at the Scots Independent www.scotsindependent.scot
A new book by Ewen Cameron on the growth of the SNP from the Mid-Sixties to the Mid-Seventies, from 5% and zero MPs to 30% and 11 MPs
"I recommend it to anyone with an interest in the journey the SNP has travelled." - John Swinney](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lutcaba54kjjdgxktr3d4sha/bafkreifms4frormf5uco46mweqrsqwrgrjuu47vvaoga7lhy65tqjtnc2q@jpeg)
February 6, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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WARNING new culture war incoming :
‘Careful mate, that guy’s kids are getting are getting extra help at school!’
‘Careful mate, that guy’s kids are getting are getting extra help at school!’
January 15, 2026 at 9:23 AM
WARNING new culture war incoming :
‘Careful mate, that guy’s kids are getting are getting extra help at school!’
‘Careful mate, that guy’s kids are getting are getting extra help at school!’
ME vs Long Covid: Its complex but I think the main difference is that we know in #longcovid that the Covid virus triggered or exacerbated it. Otherwise the conditions are almost the same. Many ME &long covid patient communities & researchers are coming together.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
January 12, 2026 at 10:31 AM
ME vs Long Covid: Its complex but I think the main difference is that we know in #longcovid that the Covid virus triggered or exacerbated it. Otherwise the conditions are almost the same. Many ME &long covid patient communities & researchers are coming together.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
In the UK the minimum wage is the same for all employees whatever job they do.
But it’s still far too low and discriminates against young people - who can be lawfully paid a pittance.
But it’s still far too low and discriminates against young people - who can be lawfully paid a pittance.
January 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
In the UK the minimum wage is the same for all employees whatever job they do.
But it’s still far too low and discriminates against young people - who can be lawfully paid a pittance.
But it’s still far too low and discriminates against young people - who can be lawfully paid a pittance.
December 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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November 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I’ve done some more research and received this response from Novavax themselves. Bad news..but at least I know and can stop phoning and emailing pharmacies.
(Novavax is supposed to be the best covid vaccination for people with compromised immune systems).
#longcovid #pwME/cfs #vaccination
(Novavax is supposed to be the best covid vaccination for people with compromised immune systems).
#longcovid #pwME/cfs #vaccination
September 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I’ve done some more research and received this response from Novavax themselves. Bad news..but at least I know and can stop phoning and emailing pharmacies.
(Novavax is supposed to be the best covid vaccination for people with compromised immune systems).
#longcovid #pwME/cfs #vaccination
(Novavax is supposed to be the best covid vaccination for people with compromised immune systems).
#longcovid #pwME/cfs #vaccination
Absolutely. And I wonder …
If the gastroenterologist, neurologist & immunologist ever talk to each other?
If a patient is ever fortunate enough to to see all three of them?
( image from www.theblindelephant.com/the_blind_el...)
If the gastroenterologist, neurologist & immunologist ever talk to each other?
If a patient is ever fortunate enough to to see all three of them?
( image from www.theblindelephant.com/the_blind_el...)
August 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Absolutely. And I wonder …
If the gastroenterologist, neurologist & immunologist ever talk to each other?
If a patient is ever fortunate enough to to see all three of them?
( image from www.theblindelephant.com/the_blind_el...)
If the gastroenterologist, neurologist & immunologist ever talk to each other?
If a patient is ever fortunate enough to to see all three of them?
( image from www.theblindelephant.com/the_blind_el...)
Interesting how other nations can be more generous.
July 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Interesting how other nations can be more generous.
Does look like the bill proposes an increase in UC for the standard allowance but a cut and a freeze in the health element, which is for sick&disabled people.
Make that make sense!? What a mess. It was such a shambles I wonder how many even knew for sure what they were voting for at the end.
Make that make sense!? What a mess. It was such a shambles I wonder how many even knew for sure what they were voting for at the end.
July 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Does look like the bill proposes an increase in UC for the standard allowance but a cut and a freeze in the health element, which is for sick&disabled people.
Make that make sense!? What a mess. It was such a shambles I wonder how many even knew for sure what they were voting for at the end.
Make that make sense!? What a mess. It was such a shambles I wonder how many even knew for sure what they were voting for at the end.
And which ever way you look at it this graph doesn’t show anything ‘spiralling’
And even if it did…I want a government that cares and tries to help. Not one that starves its population.
And even if it did…I want a government that cares and tries to help. Not one that starves its population.
June 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
And which ever way you look at it this graph doesn’t show anything ‘spiralling’
And even if it did…I want a government that cares and tries to help. Not one that starves its population.
And even if it did…I want a government that cares and tries to help. Not one that starves its population.
For info, the organisation Transactual are asking people to please tell them if they are questioned, stopped or challenged using a single sex space. This will help their work and they can signpost to legal support.
transactual.org.uk/equality-act...
transactual.org.uk/equality-act...
May 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
For info, the organisation Transactual are asking people to please tell them if they are questioned, stopped or challenged using a single sex space. This will help their work and they can signpost to legal support.
transactual.org.uk/equality-act...
transactual.org.uk/equality-act...
And fortunately, we have law!
The Public Sector Equality Duty means that Councils have to do EDI work. Theres a general duty explained here & specific duties (like setting objectives & reporting). Things they must do. Sacking particular workers wouldn’t get rid of the legal duty to do the work.
The Public Sector Equality Duty means that Councils have to do EDI work. Theres a general duty explained here & specific duties (like setting objectives & reporting). Things they must do. Sacking particular workers wouldn’t get rid of the legal duty to do the work.
May 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
And fortunately, we have law!
The Public Sector Equality Duty means that Councils have to do EDI work. Theres a general duty explained here & specific duties (like setting objectives & reporting). Things they must do. Sacking particular workers wouldn’t get rid of the legal duty to do the work.
The Public Sector Equality Duty means that Councils have to do EDI work. Theres a general duty explained here & specific duties (like setting objectives & reporting). Things they must do. Sacking particular workers wouldn’t get rid of the legal duty to do the work.
I’m concerned about how Labour are treating immigrants (deportations, detention camps, no safe routes); trans people (health policy as well as the court ruling) & disabled people (brutal cuts to benefits).
Labour need to show leadership to stop fascism not collude with it. And break this cycle:
Labour need to show leadership to stop fascism not collude with it. And break this cycle:
April 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I’m concerned about how Labour are treating immigrants (deportations, detention camps, no safe routes); trans people (health policy as well as the court ruling) & disabled people (brutal cuts to benefits).
Labour need to show leadership to stop fascism not collude with it. And break this cycle:
Labour need to show leadership to stop fascism not collude with it. And break this cycle:
Interesting article!
Worth getting to the very end, when implications for the UK are summarised:
Worth getting to the very end, when implications for the UK are summarised:
April 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Interesting article!
Worth getting to the very end, when implications for the UK are summarised:
Worth getting to the very end, when implications for the UK are summarised:
Starmer ‘reading the room’ again - for goodness sake. Please don’t offer Trump anything.
He already has too much: military bases in our country, surveillance of our people, and the promise of a royal welcome.
Don’t back the wrong side here. Don’t sell us out!
He already has too much: military bases in our country, surveillance of our people, and the promise of a royal welcome.
Don’t back the wrong side here. Don’t sell us out!
April 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Starmer ‘reading the room’ again - for goodness sake. Please don’t offer Trump anything.
He already has too much: military bases in our country, surveillance of our people, and the promise of a royal welcome.
Don’t back the wrong side here. Don’t sell us out!
He already has too much: military bases in our country, surveillance of our people, and the promise of a royal welcome.
Don’t back the wrong side here. Don’t sell us out!
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April 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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