@lifelonglandlady.bsky.social
Ex-Publican, mum to 3, married to a happy Hippy, brain injured so a bit daft sometimes. Cat lover, gardening fan, foodie, armchair politician & kinda left leaning. Trying to be environmentally hopeful #FBPE 🔶💜🤍💚
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social please visit Norwich, we have a thriving pub scene & busy high street full of small independent shops thanks to a council that has cared for decades & strong publicans who fight for their pubs and communities. Norwich is a happy, busy, thriving community. It can be done!
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What a poorly educated, racist, little man Ratcliffe is. Exactly the sort of person our society is better off without.
If I was Manchester United I’d be looking for a new co-owner before any reputational damage was permanent.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
If I was Manchester United I’d be looking for a new co-owner before any reputational damage was permanent.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Starmer demands apology from Jim Ratcliffe over ‘offensive’ immigration comments
Founder of chemicals giant Ineos, which received £120m in UK aid last year, said immigration is ‘costing too much’
www.independent.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 7:26 AM
What a poorly educated, racist, little man Ratcliffe is. Exactly the sort of person our society is better off without.
If I was Manchester United I’d be looking for a new co-owner before any reputational damage was permanent.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
If I was Manchester United I’d be looking for a new co-owner before any reputational damage was permanent.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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NEW: Furious female Labour MPs tell Keir Starmer to appoint a woman as his de facto deputy to oversee “complete culture change” in Downing Street after series of scandals they say exposed No 10 “boy’s club”. Full story by @lexytopping.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Furious female Labour MPs urge Starmer to make a woman his de facto deputy
Harriet Harman leads calls for an appointment that would ‘turbocharge’ a ‘complete culture change’ at No 10
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
NEW: Furious female Labour MPs tell Keir Starmer to appoint a woman as his de facto deputy to oversee “complete culture change” in Downing Street after series of scandals they say exposed No 10 “boy’s club”. Full story by @lexytopping.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The damage from Brexit continues to be reported from all sectors of industry, commerce and society. We need a government that will ACT and not just talk.
internetretailing.net/uk-retailers...
internetretailing.net/uk-retailers...
UK retailers hit by double whammy of Brexit frictions and US tariffs - InternetRetailing
New ONS data shows UK retailers are still being hit by rising Brexit‑related costs, as well as impacted by US trade tariffs.
internetretailing.net
February 12, 2026 at 7:35 AM
The damage from Brexit continues to be reported from all sectors of industry, commerce and society. We need a government that will ACT and not just talk.
internetretailing.net/uk-retailers...
internetretailing.net/uk-retailers...
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“Are you firmly in favour of rejoining the European Union?" - Robert Peston
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM
“Are you firmly in favour of rejoining the European Union?" - Robert Peston
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
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The stark contrast is set to raise a simple but incendiary question: who is truly paying for Britain?
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
February 12, 2026 at 8:19 AM
The stark contrast is set to raise a simple but incendiary question: who is truly paying for Britain?
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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Matt Goodwin labelled ‘chicken’ after pulling out of first by-election hustings
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/mat...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/mat...
Matt Goodwin labelled 'chicken' after pulling out of first by-election hustings
Matt Goodwin has been accused of 'chickening out' of the first hustings for the Gorton and Denton by-election, citing "concerns about impartiality."
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Matt Goodwin labelled ‘chicken’ after pulling out of first by-election hustings
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/mat...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/mat...
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Pam Bondi has been a complete and total failure at her job. The Epstein survivors showed more courage just by being in that room than she did under oath. She refused to answer questions and chose complicity.
America deserves better.
America deserves better.
February 11, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Pam Bondi has been a complete and total failure at her job. The Epstein survivors showed more courage just by being in that room than she did under oath. She refused to answer questions and chose complicity.
America deserves better.
America deserves better.
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Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home as the Reform leader kisses goodbye to a generation of voters.
Just don’t vote Reform
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nig...
Just don’t vote Reform
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nig...
Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home
Nigel Farage has reignited the culture-war debate over remote working, calling for an end to working from home.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home as the Reform leader kisses goodbye to a generation of voters.
Just don’t vote Reform
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nig...
Just don’t vote Reform
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nig...
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Uncharacteristically mild wording from Ian but unerringly accurate as always.
It is so embarrassing that it has taken nearly a decade for a British minister to say this, a statement of the absolute bloody obvious
February 11, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Uncharacteristically mild wording from Ian but unerringly accurate as always.
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Taking on Farage by, err, deporting nurses and splitting up their families.
FFS...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
FFS...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Nurses’ families fear being torn apart in UK immigration crackdown, survey says
Exclusive: Most people in charity’s study say they worry about being separated from relatives under Mahmood plans
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Taking on Farage by, err, deporting nurses and splitting up their families.
FFS...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
FFS...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
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Yep, after all what they are saying is true: in the West and beyond, Putin has got only two very fundamental allies -- corruption and profound human stupidity.
February 10, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Yep, after all what they are saying is true: in the West and beyond, Putin has got only two very fundamental allies -- corruption and profound human stupidity.
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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Robert Jenrick is lying.
Reform UK have spent, to date, almost £1.5 MILLION with Harding Print Solutions.
They are NOT a local Manchester printer.
They are Reform's go-to print company and have been for a long time.
Reform UK have spent, to date, almost £1.5 MILLION with Harding Print Solutions.
They are NOT a local Manchester printer.
They are Reform's go-to print company and have been for a long time.
February 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Robert Jenrick is lying.
Reform UK have spent, to date, almost £1.5 MILLION with Harding Print Solutions.
They are NOT a local Manchester printer.
They are Reform's go-to print company and have been for a long time.
Reform UK have spent, to date, almost £1.5 MILLION with Harding Print Solutions.
They are NOT a local Manchester printer.
They are Reform's go-to print company and have been for a long time.
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Been working from home since 2009
Managed to feed and house my 2 children while reimbursing a divorce debt of roughly €60k with my lack of productivity - no way I could have done that with the local jobs in my area
But hey thank you Nigel for your insights 👍
Managed to feed and house my 2 children while reimbursing a divorce debt of roughly €60k with my lack of productivity - no way I could have done that with the local jobs in my area
But hey thank you Nigel for your insights 👍
BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Been working from home since 2009
Managed to feed and house my 2 children while reimbursing a divorce debt of roughly €60k with my lack of productivity - no way I could have done that with the local jobs in my area
But hey thank you Nigel for your insights 👍
Managed to feed and house my 2 children while reimbursing a divorce debt of roughly €60k with my lack of productivity - no way I could have done that with the local jobs in my area
But hey thank you Nigel for your insights 👍
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Leslie Wexner is one of the 10 co-conspirators named by the FBI during the 2019 arrest of Epstein.
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
February 10, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Leslie Wexner is one of the 10 co-conspirators named by the FBI during the 2019 arrest of Epstein.
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
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Nigel Farage has just called for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election - JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Nigel Farage has just called for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
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She turns to Palantir saying the company is now deeply enmeshed in UK government contracts - linking to the lobbying of Mandelson's firm Global Counsel
We break down how this links to Russian interference here: citizensreunited.substack.com/p/palantir-p...
We break down how this links to Russian interference here: citizensreunited.substack.com/p/palantir-p...
Palantir, Peter Thiel and the Epstein files
The files have pushed a powerful surveillance contractor back under the spotlight
citizensreunited.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
She turns to Palantir saying the company is now deeply enmeshed in UK government contracts - linking to the lobbying of Mandelson's firm Global Counsel
We break down how this links to Russian interference here: citizensreunited.substack.com/p/palantir-p...
We break down how this links to Russian interference here: citizensreunited.substack.com/p/palantir-p...
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She continues: Nathan Gill should not be viewed as a lone bad apple, but part of a wider web of pro-crypto, anti-democratic, Russian-linked forces in which Nigel Farage is now deeply embroiled.
February 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
She continues: Nathan Gill should not be viewed as a lone bad apple, but part of a wider web of pro-crypto, anti-democratic, Russian-linked forces in which Nigel Farage is now deeply embroiled.
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🚨Buckle up!🚨
Poland is investigating potential connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Polish victims, as well as possible involvement of Russian intelligence in his activities. The Polish government has set up a special task force.
Poland is investigating potential connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Polish victims, as well as possible involvement of Russian intelligence in his activities. The Polish government has set up a special task force.
February 10, 2026 at 3:51 AM
🚨Buckle up!🚨
Poland is investigating potential connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Polish victims, as well as possible involvement of Russian intelligence in his activities. The Polish government has set up a special task force.
Poland is investigating potential connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Polish victims, as well as possible involvement of Russian intelligence in his activities. The Polish government has set up a special task force.
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Keir Starmer, you have two choices now – sort your warring party out or call an election | Ed Davey www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Keir Starmer, you have two choices now – sort your warring party out or call an election | Ed Davey
The country just can’t afford another three and half years of this dysfunctional soap opera, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Keir Starmer, you have two choices now – sort your warring party out or call an election | Ed Davey www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Alan Dershowitz erupts, insisting Epstein was not a pedophile and that the public has no right to call him a pedophile or child trafficker.
He is now demanding the names of all of Epstein’s victims, intending to use his wealth, influence, and legal power to silence them.
“It has to stop.” wow
He is now demanding the names of all of Epstein’s victims, intending to use his wealth, influence, and legal power to silence them.
“It has to stop.” wow
February 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Alan Dershowitz erupts, insisting Epstein was not a pedophile and that the public has no right to call him a pedophile or child trafficker.
He is now demanding the names of all of Epstein’s victims, intending to use his wealth, influence, and legal power to silence them.
“It has to stop.” wow
He is now demanding the names of all of Epstein’s victims, intending to use his wealth, influence, and legal power to silence them.
“It has to stop.” wow
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Perhaps I’m old-fashioned but an actual resignation has always struck me as a much more courageous vote of no confidence than a mere call for one…
Hold on, this Anas Sarwar? Surely not.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Perhaps I’m old-fashioned but an actual resignation has always struck me as a much more courageous vote of no confidence than a mere call for one…