Lucymails
@lucymails.bsky.social
🟢 Humanist, Socialist, Optimist. 🇬🇧
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Elections aren’t supposed to be optional. So why do delays keep piling up?
Read how democratic norms are being quietly rewritten.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/democracy/an...
Read how democratic norms are being quietly rewritten.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/democracy/an...
Another county election delay – and democracy takes a hit
Government delays to devolution mean local elections may be pushed back again, extending councils’ terms far beyond their mandate
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Elections aren’t supposed to be optional. So why do delays keep piling up?
Read how democratic norms are being quietly rewritten.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/democracy/an...
Read how democratic norms are being quietly rewritten.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/democracy/an...
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🚨 The Crime and Policing Bill could see our fundamental right to protest stripped to the bone.
Here's why you should be concerned - and how you can take action.
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/why-you-should-be-concerned-about-the-governments-plans-to-ban-repeat-protests/
Here's why you should be concerned - and how you can take action.
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/why-you-should-be-concerned-about-the-governments-plans-to-ban-repeat-protests/
Why you should be concerned about the government’s plans to ban repeat protests. - Liberty
New government anti-protest powers would effectively ban the ability to protest on an issue more than once. We’re calling on the Government to scrap this dangerous plan and uphold everyone’s fundament...
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
December 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🚨 The Crime and Policing Bill could see our fundamental right to protest stripped to the bone.
Here's why you should be concerned - and how you can take action.
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/why-you-should-be-concerned-about-the-governments-plans-to-ban-repeat-protests/
Here's why you should be concerned - and how you can take action.
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/why-you-should-be-concerned-about-the-governments-plans-to-ban-repeat-protests/
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Redacted… it’s the new craze from the USA.. everyone is doing it this year👇🏼😂😂😂👌🏼
December 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Redacted… it’s the new craze from the USA.. everyone is doing it this year👇🏼😂😂😂👌🏼
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Palestinian women in Gaza have faced widespread sexual violence during the Israeli genocide. Despite mountains of evidence, human rights groups face difficulties pursuing justice, as women live in fear of social stigma and reprisal from Israel.
mondoweiss.net/2025/12/afte...
#Palestine #Israel
mondoweiss.net/2025/12/afte...
#Palestine #Israel
After the Rape: The challenges of monitoring sexual violence in Gaza
Palestinian women in Gaza have faced widespread sexual violence during the Israeli genocide. Despite mountains of evidence, human rights groups face difficulties pursuing justice, as women live in fear...
mondoweiss.net
December 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Palestinian women in Gaza have faced widespread sexual violence during the Israeli genocide. Despite mountains of evidence, human rights groups face difficulties pursuing justice, as women live in fear of social stigma and reprisal from Israel.
mondoweiss.net/2025/12/afte...
#Palestine #Israel
mondoweiss.net/2025/12/afte...
#Palestine #Israel
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Every adoption reveals so many politics. I’ve grown to apply the idea of abolition (of slavery) to prisons & policing, ie: I stopped asking how prison & police could be improved, but ask how conditions of societies can change so that they’re unnecessary.
Abolition can be applied to adoption, too.
Abolition can be applied to adoption, too.
Every defense of intercountry #adoption into the USA is a defense of what the other sending country *will* eventually call a “shameful chapter in our history.” Bank on that.
December 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Every adoption reveals so many politics. I’ve grown to apply the idea of abolition (of slavery) to prisons & policing, ie: I stopped asking how prison & police could be improved, but ask how conditions of societies can change so that they’re unnecessary.
Abolition can be applied to adoption, too.
Abolition can be applied to adoption, too.
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⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 During segregation, Black artists were barred from most White-owned venues. Out of necessity, they created their own network of clubs, theaters & juke joints — known as the Chitlin’ Circuit. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
🧵 During segregation, Black artists were barred from most White-owned venues. Out of necessity, they created their own network of clubs, theaters & juke joints — known as the Chitlin’ Circuit. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
December 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 During segregation, Black artists were barred from most White-owned venues. Out of necessity, they created their own network of clubs, theaters & juke joints — known as the Chitlin’ Circuit. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
🧵 During segregation, Black artists were barred from most White-owned venues. Out of necessity, they created their own network of clubs, theaters & juke joints — known as the Chitlin’ Circuit. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
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Protests are our democratic right, it allows us a voice and has changed laws and even society.
This ‘Labour’ government wants to curtail that right through various other Bills and stop it all together through the Crime and Policing Bill
This ‘Labour’ government wants to curtail that right through various other Bills and stop it all together through the Crime and Policing Bill
🚨 The Crime and Policing Bill could see our fundamental right to protest stripped to the bone.
Here's why you should be concerned - and how you can take action.
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/why-you-should-be-concerned-about-the-governments-plans-to-ban-repeat-protests/
Here's why you should be concerned - and how you can take action.
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/why-you-should-be-concerned-about-the-governments-plans-to-ban-repeat-protests/
Why you should be concerned about the government’s plans to ban repeat protests. - Liberty
New government anti-protest powers would effectively ban the ability to protest on an issue more than once. We’re calling on the Government to scrap this dangerous plan and uphold everyone’s fundament...
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
December 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Protests are our democratic right, it allows us a voice and has changed laws and even society.
This ‘Labour’ government wants to curtail that right through various other Bills and stop it all together through the Crime and Policing Bill
This ‘Labour’ government wants to curtail that right through various other Bills and stop it all together through the Crime and Policing Bill
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Oh dear… Trump making fake news. Again
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Oh dear… Trump making fake news. Again
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"‘Silencing dissent, enabling genocide’ – justice group accuses the UK government" www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
‘Silencing dissent, enabling genocide’ - justice group accuses the UK government
The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians accuses the UK government of "Silencing dissent, enabling genocide".
www.thecanary.co
December 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
"‘Silencing dissent, enabling genocide’ – justice group accuses the UK government" www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
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Genius as always from This Cannot Possibly Get Worse Correspondent @mrhenrymorris.substack.com in #TheNewWorld , have a read of his year in review now . . .
www.thenewworld.co.uk/henry-morris...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/henry-morris...
December 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Genius as always from This Cannot Possibly Get Worse Correspondent @mrhenrymorris.substack.com in #TheNewWorld , have a read of his year in review now . . .
www.thenewworld.co.uk/henry-morris...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/henry-morris...
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Labour’s green promises crumble as UK airport expansions soar, risking Net Zero goals and leaving communities under growing flight paths | Jonathan Fox
Aviation expansion: the myths and the hot air!
Labour’s green promises crumble as UK airport expansions soar, risking Net Zero goals and leaving communities under growing flight paths
bylines.scot
December 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Labour’s green promises crumble as UK airport expansions soar, risking Net Zero goals and leaving communities under growing flight paths | Jonathan Fox
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We think the world is getting more dangerous.
But what if it’s the news – not reality – driving that fear? TV news doesn’t just report danger; it curates it.
Peter Thurlow explains 👇
But what if it’s the news – not reality – driving that fear? TV news doesn’t just report danger; it curates it.
Peter Thurlow explains 👇
Why watching TV news leaves us feeling powerless
Modern news doesn’t just inform us — it overwhelms us, shaping our sense of danger and leaving many of us feeling more helpless than aware
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
We think the world is getting more dangerous.
But what if it’s the news – not reality – driving that fear? TV news doesn’t just report danger; it curates it.
Peter Thurlow explains 👇
But what if it’s the news – not reality – driving that fear? TV news doesn’t just report danger; it curates it.
Peter Thurlow explains 👇
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
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"why does Israel continue to violate the ceasefire?"
Hezbollah!
"The UN rapporteur says Israels strikes demonstrate a total disregard for the ceasefire"
Hezbollah!
"You're violating [their] sovereignty"
Hezbollah!
"Is Hezbollah firing rockets into Israel?"
They're plotting!
Hezbollah!
"The UN rapporteur says Israels strikes demonstrate a total disregard for the ceasefire"
Hezbollah!
"You're violating [their] sovereignty"
Hezbollah!
"Is Hezbollah firing rockets into Israel?"
They're plotting!
December 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
"why does Israel continue to violate the ceasefire?"
Hezbollah!
"The UN rapporteur says Israels strikes demonstrate a total disregard for the ceasefire"
Hezbollah!
"You're violating [their] sovereignty"
Hezbollah!
"Is Hezbollah firing rockets into Israel?"
They're plotting!
Hezbollah!
"The UN rapporteur says Israels strikes demonstrate a total disregard for the ceasefire"
Hezbollah!
"You're violating [their] sovereignty"
Hezbollah!
"Is Hezbollah firing rockets into Israel?"
They're plotting!
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AI data centers created as much pollution as New York City this year, study estimates
AI data centers created as much pollution as New York City this year, study estimates
AI data centers created as much pollution as New York City this year, study estimates
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 1:29 AM
AI data centers created as much pollution as New York City this year, study estimates
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Yet another army chieftain
warmongering to increase
UK government defence spending
and arms company profits
and ensure his place
in the £millionaire revolving door
between top brass/MoD
and arms company directorships
warmongering to increase
UK government defence spending
and arms company profits
and ensure his place
in the £millionaire revolving door
between top brass/MoD
and arms company directorships
December 19, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Yet another army chieftain
warmongering to increase
UK government defence spending
and arms company profits
and ensure his place
in the £millionaire revolving door
between top brass/MoD
and arms company directorships
warmongering to increase
UK government defence spending
and arms company profits
and ensure his place
in the £millionaire revolving door
between top brass/MoD
and arms company directorships
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Morning all
UK Planning changes are out for consultation.
Please have your say as individuals and urge local councils to respond
www.gov.uk/government/c...
UK Planning changes are out for consultation.
Please have your say as individuals and urge local councils to respond
www.gov.uk/government/c...
National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system
We are seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system.
www.gov.uk
December 19, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Morning all
UK Planning changes are out for consultation.
Please have your say as individuals and urge local councils to respond
www.gov.uk/government/c...
UK Planning changes are out for consultation.
Please have your say as individuals and urge local councils to respond
www.gov.uk/government/c...
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⚡️ Shocking! Canterbury Food Bank now feeds nearly 5% of the entire local population.
📈 Demand up 15% year on year
🍽️ 1,700 meals in a single day — what used to take a month
👩🏭 Many users are in work
Before austerity and Brexit food banks hardly existed! This is a political choice, not an accident.
📈 Demand up 15% year on year
🍽️ 1,700 meals in a single day — what used to take a month
👩🏭 Many users are in work
Before austerity and Brexit food banks hardly existed! This is a political choice, not an accident.
December 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
⚡️ Shocking! Canterbury Food Bank now feeds nearly 5% of the entire local population.
📈 Demand up 15% year on year
🍽️ 1,700 meals in a single day — what used to take a month
👩🏭 Many users are in work
Before austerity and Brexit food banks hardly existed! This is a political choice, not an accident.
📈 Demand up 15% year on year
🍽️ 1,700 meals in a single day — what used to take a month
👩🏭 Many users are in work
Before austerity and Brexit food banks hardly existed! This is a political choice, not an accident.
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The Paul Doyle who was jailed for 12 months in 1994 after biting off someone's ear in a fight must be a different Paul Doyle to the respectable family man, company director and cul-de-sac resident mentioned here
December 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The Paul Doyle who was jailed for 12 months in 1994 after biting off someone's ear in a fight must be a different Paul Doyle to the respectable family man, company director and cul-de-sac resident mentioned here
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It didn't start on Oct 7th.
December 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
It didn't start on Oct 7th.
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Even though there’s a cease fire in place it appears at around 40 Palestinians per day are being killed by Israeli troops in Gaza. Just saying.
December 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Even though there’s a cease fire in place it appears at around 40 Palestinians per day are being killed by Israeli troops in Gaza. Just saying.
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The Western political leadership perpetuate war crimes 24/7. They can't stop killing.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-allo...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-allo...
December 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Western political leadership perpetuate war crimes 24/7. They can't stop killing.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-allo...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-allo...
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I'm old enough to remember how David Lammy run on the coat-tails of Nelson Mandela, bragging about how he was a strong opponent of Apartheid South Africa
Which came as a surprise to Nelson Mandela cos he was an avid OPPONENT of David Lammy's Israeli Apartheid handlers
Which came as a surprise to Nelson Mandela cos he was an avid OPPONENT of David Lammy's Israeli Apartheid handlers
December 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I'm old enough to remember how David Lammy run on the coat-tails of Nelson Mandela, bragging about how he was a strong opponent of Apartheid South Africa
Which came as a surprise to Nelson Mandela cos he was an avid OPPONENT of David Lammy's Israeli Apartheid handlers
Which came as a surprise to Nelson Mandela cos he was an avid OPPONENT of David Lammy's Israeli Apartheid handlers
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How foreign polluters pour cash into British think tank to influence UK politics.
Exxon and Shell among polluters who meddle with our domestic policy to serve their profiteering while the world burns
www.ourfairfuture.org/p/revealed-h...
Exxon and Shell among polluters who meddle with our domestic policy to serve their profiteering while the world burns
www.ourfairfuture.org/p/revealed-h...
REVEALED: How foreign polluters pour cash into British think tank to influence UK politics
Exxon and Shell among polluters who meddle with our domestic policy to serve their profiteering while the world burns
www.ourfairfuture.org
December 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
How foreign polluters pour cash into British think tank to influence UK politics.
Exxon and Shell among polluters who meddle with our domestic policy to serve their profiteering while the world burns
www.ourfairfuture.org/p/revealed-h...
Exxon and Shell among polluters who meddle with our domestic policy to serve their profiteering while the world burns
www.ourfairfuture.org/p/revealed-h...
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Corruption is rife in UK government from all sides .
December 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Corruption is rife in UK government from all sides .