Purls 'n' Politics
@purlsofcolour.bsky.social
EU citizen in Northern Ireland. Loves talking politics and knitting.
Moongazer and kitchen dancer.
Moongazer and kitchen dancer.
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I need you to understand what this country feels like right now for those of us who look different. I'm sitting here, trying to plan for Saturday, make sure I don't even need to go to the corner shop for milk, like it's Christmas Day or lockdown. Why? Because I live near where Yaxley-Lennon will 1/
September 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I need you to understand what this country feels like right now for those of us who look different. I'm sitting here, trying to plan for Saturday, make sure I don't even need to go to the corner shop for milk, like it's Christmas Day or lockdown. Why? Because I live near where Yaxley-Lennon will 1/
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Our advice team provides tailored energy and benefits advice to our clients. When Jade was rationing food and energy due to prioritising caring for her two rescue dogs, we helped her with a benefits entitlement check and a referral to her local food bank and Pet Food Bank UK.
September 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our advice team provides tailored energy and benefits advice to our clients. When Jade was rationing food and energy due to prioritising caring for her two rescue dogs, we helped her with a benefits entitlement check and a referral to her local food bank and Pet Food Bank UK.
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Brexit even puts people’s health at risk!
More than half (51%) of Pharmacists respondents rated Brexit top out of five issues they thought had the biggest impact on medicine supply issues in the UK.
A further 27% rated it a four, giving an overall average score of 4.21 out of five
More than half (51%) of Pharmacists respondents rated Brexit top out of five issues they thought had the biggest impact on medicine supply issues in the UK.
A further 27% rated it a four, giving an overall average score of 4.21 out of five
Half of pharmacists say Brexit is the biggest issue for UK drugs supply
Pharmacists rate Brexit as the biggest issue when it comes to UK medicines supply issues, in a survey of The Pharmacist readers.
www.thepharmacist.co.uk
August 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Brexit even puts people’s health at risk!
More than half (51%) of Pharmacists respondents rated Brexit top out of five issues they thought had the biggest impact on medicine supply issues in the UK.
A further 27% rated it a four, giving an overall average score of 4.21 out of five
More than half (51%) of Pharmacists respondents rated Brexit top out of five issues they thought had the biggest impact on medicine supply issues in the UK.
A further 27% rated it a four, giving an overall average score of 4.21 out of five
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GRMA Béal Feirste 💚🤍🧡
Main Stage EP today a chairde Gael 🔥
Main Stage EP today a chairde Gael 🔥
August 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
GRMA Béal Feirste 💚🤍🧡
Main Stage EP today a chairde Gael 🔥
Main Stage EP today a chairde Gael 🔥
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How to Kill America- First they Kill our Democracy and then they work to Kill us!
Heather Cox Richardson on the dismantling of CDC & other horrors unfolding.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Heather Cox Richardson on the dismantling of CDC & other horrors unfolding.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
August 29, 2025
Chaos continues at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where President Donald J.
open.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
How to Kill America- First they Kill our Democracy and then they work to Kill us!
Heather Cox Richardson on the dismantling of CDC & other horrors unfolding.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Heather Cox Richardson on the dismantling of CDC & other horrors unfolding.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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Five years of citizen journalism: a personal tribute to North East Bylines
North East Bylines let me turn personal pain and political fury into purposeful, public storytelling
by Julie Ward @northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
North East Bylines let me turn personal pain and political fury into purposeful, public storytelling
by Julie Ward @northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
Five years of citizen journalism: a personal tribute to North East Bylines
North East Bylines let me turn personal pain and political fury into purposeful, public storytelling
northeastbylines.co.uk
August 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Five years of citizen journalism: a personal tribute to North East Bylines
North East Bylines let me turn personal pain and political fury into purposeful, public storytelling
by Julie Ward @northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
North East Bylines let me turn personal pain and political fury into purposeful, public storytelling
by Julie Ward @northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
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And expect that number to shrink further.
No matter how much the government, major parties, or tabloid press push “Brexit benefits…”
People know Brexit doesn’t.
Brexit leaves the UK in a structurally weaker position, bleeding money, time, efficiency and opportunity daily.
No matter how much the government, major parties, or tabloid press push “Brexit benefits…”
People know Brexit doesn’t.
Brexit leaves the UK in a structurally weaker position, bleeding money, time, efficiency and opportunity daily.
August 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
And expect that number to shrink further.
No matter how much the government, major parties, or tabloid press push “Brexit benefits…”
People know Brexit doesn’t.
Brexit leaves the UK in a structurally weaker position, bleeding money, time, efficiency and opportunity daily.
No matter how much the government, major parties, or tabloid press push “Brexit benefits…”
People know Brexit doesn’t.
Brexit leaves the UK in a structurally weaker position, bleeding money, time, efficiency and opportunity daily.
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Living in a low-income area doesn’t just hurt your wallet — it harms your health.
People in Britain’s most deprived neighbourhoods are exposed to the most toxic air.
We’re supporting @[email protected] and the #MakeHealthEqual campaign — everyone deserves clean air: brnw.ch/21wUm5l
People in Britain’s most deprived neighbourhoods are exposed to the most toxic air.
We’re supporting @[email protected] and the #MakeHealthEqual campaign — everyone deserves clean air: brnw.ch/21wUm5l
July 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Living in a low-income area doesn’t just hurt your wallet — it harms your health.
People in Britain’s most deprived neighbourhoods are exposed to the most toxic air.
We’re supporting @[email protected] and the #MakeHealthEqual campaign — everyone deserves clean air: brnw.ch/21wUm5l
People in Britain’s most deprived neighbourhoods are exposed to the most toxic air.
We’re supporting @[email protected] and the #MakeHealthEqual campaign — everyone deserves clean air: brnw.ch/21wUm5l
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“The entire 2.1 million population of Gaza is facing prolonged food shortages, with nearly half a million people in a catastrophic situation of hunger, acute malnutrition, starvation, illness and death. This is one of the world’s worst hunger crises, unfolding in real time.”
Gaza – where food aid is a weapon
Military aid: how private guns turned Gaza’s breadline into a killing strip
northwestbylines.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“The entire 2.1 million population of Gaza is facing prolonged food shortages, with nearly half a million people in a catastrophic situation of hunger, acute malnutrition, starvation, illness and death. This is one of the world’s worst hunger crises, unfolding in real time.”
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Gorgeous grassroots community vibes at this today. Brilliant craic.
GRMMA to everyone who came to our fun day today. It was brilliant to meet so many new people. Had an absolute ball 😊
June 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Gorgeous grassroots community vibes at this today. Brilliant craic.
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The American people were lied to about Vietnam, with tragic consequences.
The American people were lied to about Iraq, with tragic consequences.
The American people are being lied to again today. We cannot allow history to repeat itself.
The American people were lied to about Iraq, with tragic consequences.
The American people are being lied to again today. We cannot allow history to repeat itself.
June 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The American people were lied to about Vietnam, with tragic consequences.
The American people were lied to about Iraq, with tragic consequences.
The American people are being lied to again today. We cannot allow history to repeat itself.
The American people were lied to about Iraq, with tragic consequences.
The American people are being lied to again today. We cannot allow history to repeat itself.
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This sounds like aggressive “re-programming”…
…and surely breaks international law as to what captors are allowed to do with their hostages.
…and surely breaks international law as to what captors are allowed to do with their hostages.
June 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
This sounds like aggressive “re-programming”…
…and surely breaks international law as to what captors are allowed to do with their hostages.
…and surely breaks international law as to what captors are allowed to do with their hostages.
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Netanyahu is determined. He won’t stop unless he is actively stopped.
It’s not about selling a few less weapons, pleading, expressing outrage & maybe ending a trade negotiation we never should’ve been in.
It’s about aggressive sanctions now, expelling the ambassador & our military delivering aid.
It’s not about selling a few less weapons, pleading, expressing outrage & maybe ending a trade negotiation we never should’ve been in.
It’s about aggressive sanctions now, expelling the ambassador & our military delivering aid.
May 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Netanyahu is determined. He won’t stop unless he is actively stopped.
It’s not about selling a few less weapons, pleading, expressing outrage & maybe ending a trade negotiation we never should’ve been in.
It’s about aggressive sanctions now, expelling the ambassador & our military delivering aid.
It’s not about selling a few less weapons, pleading, expressing outrage & maybe ending a trade negotiation we never should’ve been in.
It’s about aggressive sanctions now, expelling the ambassador & our military delivering aid.
No Ireland 🇮🇪 in #Eurovision???
Raging 🤬
Raging 🤬
May 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
No Ireland 🇮🇪 in #Eurovision???
Raging 🤬
Raging 🤬
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"In Ireland, we mind people".
My mucker, the beautiful @loumathews.bsky.social
I know the most beautiful spirits in the feckin world.
My mucker, the beautiful @loumathews.bsky.social
I know the most beautiful spirits in the feckin world.
May 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"In Ireland, we mind people".
My mucker, the beautiful @loumathews.bsky.social
I know the most beautiful spirits in the feckin world.
My mucker, the beautiful @loumathews.bsky.social
I know the most beautiful spirits in the feckin world.
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This insanity needs to be stopped.
Israel is barbaric and no friend of any nation. Israel must be stopped & Palestine must be defended.
Israel is barbaric and no friend of any nation. Israel must be stopped & Palestine must be defended.
Israel Votes to Capture All of Gaza and Occupy It Indefinitely
The army is also calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers.
www.thedailybeast.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This insanity needs to be stopped.
Israel is barbaric and no friend of any nation. Israel must be stopped & Palestine must be defended.
Israel is barbaric and no friend of any nation. Israel must be stopped & Palestine must be defended.
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HOW TO KEEP REFORM OUT IN YOUR AREA…
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April 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
HOW TO KEEP REFORM OUT IN YOUR AREA…
Great tool just launched - Vote tactically in the May 1st local elections:
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Nigel Farage is a “political fraud and hypocrite” who is “cosplaying” as a working-class champion in order to win votes at this week’s local elections
Paul Nowak, secretary TUC said “massive contradictions” in Farage’s positions on issues ranging from workers’ rights, the economy, industry & Brexit
Paul Nowak, secretary TUC said “massive contradictions” in Farage’s positions on issues ranging from workers’ rights, the economy, industry & Brexit
Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as working-class champion, TUC chief says
Exclusive: Paul Nowak acknowledges voters’ frustrations but says Reform UK hasn’t got the answers, and urges Keir Starmer to resist any move to the right
www.theguardian.com
April 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Nigel Farage is a “political fraud and hypocrite” who is “cosplaying” as a working-class champion in order to win votes at this week’s local elections
Paul Nowak, secretary TUC said “massive contradictions” in Farage’s positions on issues ranging from workers’ rights, the economy, industry & Brexit
Paul Nowak, secretary TUC said “massive contradictions” in Farage’s positions on issues ranging from workers’ rights, the economy, industry & Brexit
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A reminder of a pretty etymology to brighten the day. The ‘daisy’ takes its name from the Old English ‘dæges ēage’, ‘day’s eye’, because it opens its petals at dawn, and closes them again at dusk.
April 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
A reminder of a pretty etymology to brighten the day. The ‘daisy’ takes its name from the Old English ‘dæges ēage’, ‘day’s eye’, because it opens its petals at dawn, and closes them again at dusk.
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The Good Friday Agreement was signed 27 years ago today. It was an act of delicate diplomacy, which delivered peace and security to a part of our country where those qualities had long been absent. Those achievements should never be taken for granted.
April 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Good Friday Agreement was signed 27 years ago today. It was an act of delicate diplomacy, which delivered peace and security to a part of our country where those qualities had long been absent. Those achievements should never be taken for granted.
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MAGA: Look at his luxurious clothes, tailored from the finest cloths.
Rest of the world: WTF? He's butt naked.
Rest of the world: WTF? He's butt naked.
April 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
MAGA: Look at his luxurious clothes, tailored from the finest cloths.
Rest of the world: WTF? He's butt naked.
Rest of the world: WTF? He's butt naked.
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‘Gigil’ has long been a favourite untranslatable: finding something or someone so impossibly cute you just want to squeeze them (not always great for the squeezee).
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Gigil, alamak among new words in Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has added new untranslatable words from South East Asia.
www.bbc.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
‘Gigil’ has long been a favourite untranslatable: finding something or someone so impossibly cute you just want to squeeze them (not always great for the squeezee).
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The stages in MAGA responding to a negative story:
1: It's all lies
2: Most of it is lies
3: Some of it's true, but it doesn't matter
4. It's all true, but it's fine when we do it
5. F**k you
1: It's all lies
2: Most of it is lies
3: Some of it's true, but it doesn't matter
4. It's all true, but it's fine when we do it
5. F**k you
March 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The stages in MAGA responding to a negative story:
1: It's all lies
2: Most of it is lies
3: Some of it's true, but it doesn't matter
4. It's all true, but it's fine when we do it
5. F**k you
1: It's all lies
2: Most of it is lies
3: Some of it's true, but it doesn't matter
4. It's all true, but it's fine when we do it
5. F**k you
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