@rachelliskeard.bsky.social
Knitter of Liskeard. Married to a Cornishman. Proud mother of an autistic son. European. All opinions my own.
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New post just out:
"Troubleshooters"
How fixing the many small frustrations - that make up most of our interactions with the state - can give people faith in goverment's ability to make things work.
And help create a different Whitehall culture.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
"Troubleshooters"
How fixing the many small frustrations - that make up most of our interactions with the state - can give people faith in goverment's ability to make things work.
And help create a different Whitehall culture.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
Troubleshooters
How to get people believing in the state again
open.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:58 AM
New post just out:
"Troubleshooters"
How fixing the many small frustrations - that make up most of our interactions with the state - can give people faith in goverment's ability to make things work.
And help create a different Whitehall culture.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
"Troubleshooters"
How fixing the many small frustrations - that make up most of our interactions with the state - can give people faith in goverment's ability to make things work.
And help create a different Whitehall culture.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
I shared this with a friend who, like many of us, limits her access to news and political analysis because it’s often so depressing. She says she will now listen regularly!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳
And with it, an entire episode of Grin & Share It’s and Wokey Dokeys to start the year with a giggle 🤭
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And with it, an entire episode of Grin & Share It’s and Wokey Dokeys to start the year with a giggle 🤭
open.spotify.com/episode/4vDT...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
A Cup o' Kindness: Wokey Dokey & Grin And Share It special!
open.spotify.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I shared this with a friend who, like many of us, limits her access to news and political analysis because it’s often so depressing. She says she will now listen regularly!
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It's our fourth anniversary at Comment is Freed today and we have a special offer to celebrate.
25% off for your first year.
We don't do these often so if you've been thinking of signing up now is the time
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25% off for your first year.
We don't do these often so if you've been thinking of signing up now is the time
samf.substack.com/p/fourth-ann...
Fourth Anniversary Offer: get 25% off for your first year
Plus what we'll be writing about in 2026
samf.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM
It's our fourth anniversary at Comment is Freed today and we have a special offer to celebrate.
25% off for your first year.
We don't do these often so if you've been thinking of signing up now is the time
samf.substack.com/p/fourth-ann...
25% off for your first year.
We don't do these often so if you've been thinking of signing up now is the time
samf.substack.com/p/fourth-ann...
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Old Ladybird books updated.
‘Daddy learns to get involved'
(1964 and 1974)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
‘Daddy learns to get involved'
(1964 and 1974)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
December 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Old Ladybird books updated.
‘Daddy learns to get involved'
(1964 and 1974)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
‘Daddy learns to get involved'
(1964 and 1974)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
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New post just out:
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
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The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
Russia and the rise of the radical right
Marine Le Pen meets with Putin before the 2017 French Presidential election (Photo credit Mikhail Klimentyev/AFP via Getty Images)
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
New post just out:
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky&
October 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky&
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social @chadbourn.bsky.social @ottoenglish.bsky.social @iandunt.bsky.social
@sturdyalex.bsky.social
@sturdyalex.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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I’m a big fan of @99pi.org and @romanmars.bsky.social. I’m delighted to see the return of @elizabethjoh.bsky.social and the always fascinating “Con Law,” along with the start of “The 99% Invisible Breakdown: The Constitution.” My nerd heart skips!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...
The Return of Con Law
Podcast Episode · 99% Invisible · 06/10/2025 · 58m
podcasts.apple.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I’m a big fan of @99pi.org and @romanmars.bsky.social. I’m delighted to see the return of @elizabethjoh.bsky.social and the always fascinating “Con Law,” along with the start of “The 99% Invisible Breakdown: The Constitution.” My nerd heart skips!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...
The Govt’s “largest review of the water sector since privatisation” ruled out public ownership - a solution 82% of us support - before even starting.
This review is a sham - but we still have a chance to be heard. Sign @labourlewis.bsky.social’s open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...
This review is a sham - but we still have a chance to be heard. Sign @labourlewis.bsky.social’s open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...
Sir Jon Cunliffe: put public ownership back on the table!
From day one, the government’s “largest review of the water sector since privatisation” - a.k.a the Cunliffe Review - has ruled out the solution that 82% of the British public want: public ownership.
...
actionnetwork.org
June 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The Govt’s “largest review of the water sector since privatisation” ruled out public ownership - a solution 82% of us support - before even starting.
This review is a sham - but we still have a chance to be heard. Sign @labourlewis.bsky.social’s open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...
This review is a sham - but we still have a chance to be heard. Sign @labourlewis.bsky.social’s open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...
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Getting my dyspraxia diagnosis at the age of ten saved me: SEND is not overdiagnosed | Lydia Pearson
@northwestbylines.co.uk
@northwestbylines.co.uk
SEND is not overdiagnosed: My take as a SEND student and tutor
Getting my dyspraxia diagnosis at the age of ten saved me: SEND is not overdiagnosed
northwestbylines.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Getting my dyspraxia diagnosis at the age of ten saved me: SEND is not overdiagnosed | Lydia Pearson
@northwestbylines.co.uk
@northwestbylines.co.uk
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I’m so proud of the hard work being done by the tiny team at @protect.earth on High Wood and all our other sites. This movie is just a snippet of what we’ve been doing but its great to have the validation, especially with Woodland Trust singing the same tune on our approach. bsky.app/profile/phil...
What is Ancient Woodland Restoration about? Come for a walk around High Wood, an ancient woodland @protect.earth is restoring, in this short film by @woodforthetreesuk.bsky.social. youtu.be/AWgtMwWCCBA
#ancientwoodlandrestoration #temporaterainforest #woodlandrestoration #naturalregeneration
#ancientwoodlandrestoration #temporaterainforest #woodlandrestoration #naturalregeneration
Ancient Woodland Restoration - A story of life and light.
YouTube video by Wood For The Trees
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I’m so proud of the hard work being done by the tiny team at @protect.earth on High Wood and all our other sites. This movie is just a snippet of what we’ve been doing but its great to have the validation, especially with Woodland Trust singing the same tune on our approach. bsky.app/profile/phil...
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[email protected] does some of the most interesting psephological research around, and this is an absolutely fascinating read. For instance, "if Labour lost every Reform curious Labour vote, it would lose 123 seats; if it lost every Green curious Labour voter it would lose 250 seats."
NEW: Who are the voters Labour risks losing to Reform?
How might Lab unite them with the rest of its election winning coalition? How might Reform win them over?
Some big new research out today with @persuasionuk.bsky.social as featured by @greenmirandahere.bsky.social in today's FT 🧵👇
How might Lab unite them with the rest of its election winning coalition? How might Reform win them over?
Some big new research out today with @persuasionuk.bsky.social as featured by @greenmirandahere.bsky.social in today's FT 🧵👇
Getting to know 'Reform curious Labour voters'
exploring the attitudes, demography and values of Reform curious Labour voters and the coalitional dilemmas they lose
persuasionuk.org
April 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
[email protected] does some of the most interesting psephological research around, and this is an absolutely fascinating read. For instance, "if Labour lost every Reform curious Labour vote, it would lose 123 seats; if it lost every Green curious Labour voter it would lose 250 seats."
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I would love you to have a listen and contact me on the email given at the end with your comments and suggestions on the things I need some feedback. Thanks!
🌊 NEW: The Making of Podyssey ☀️
The one where @pimlicat.bsky.social came across for a chat. With lots of gossip, exclusive access, revelations, and previews of what is coming.
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🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7aY2...
The one where @pimlicat.bsky.social came across for a chat. With lots of gossip, exclusive access, revelations, and previews of what is coming.
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7aY2...
BONUS - The Making of Podyssey
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 19/04/2025 · Bonus · 44m
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April 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I would love you to have a listen and contact me on the email given at the end with your comments and suggestions on the things I need some feedback. Thanks!
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🚨 Our research shows deep alignment with the EU on goods and services could deliver up to 1.5% economic growth - even with Trump’s tariffs.
Now's a crucial time to deliver this message to politicians. Tell your MP to attend next week's debate. 👇
Now's a crucial time to deliver this message to politicians. Tell your MP to attend next week's debate. 👇
Hey MP! 🙋 from Best for Britain
Reach out to your MP quickly and easily.
buff.ly
April 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
🚨 Our research shows deep alignment with the EU on goods and services could deliver up to 1.5% economic growth - even with Trump’s tariffs.
Now's a crucial time to deliver this message to politicians. Tell your MP to attend next week's debate. 👇
Now's a crucial time to deliver this message to politicians. Tell your MP to attend next week's debate. 👇
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This episode is so beautiful. It has all the best words. People say it has words so beautiful that they've never known an episode like this. I'm not saying it. Everyone is saying it. They say I am Making Podcasts Great Again.
(Seriously though, it's a relief. It was SO complicated to put together.)
(Seriously though, it's a relief. It was SO complicated to put together.)
🌺 Persephone I - If You Can't Be Free, Be A Mystery 💀
NEW EPISODE: Persephone has been assigned the story of a victim, but bears none of the hallmarks. Why has this magnificent Queen been reduced to a Page 3 girl?
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NEW EPISODE: Persephone has been assigned the story of a victim, but bears none of the hallmarks. Why has this magnificent Queen been reduced to a Page 3 girl?
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/20hc...
4. Persephone I - If You Can't Be Free, Be A Mystery
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 13/04/2025 · 1h 33m
podcasts.apple.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This episode is so beautiful. It has all the best words. People say it has words so beautiful that they've never known an episode like this. I'm not saying it. Everyone is saying it. They say I am Making Podcasts Great Again.
(Seriously though, it's a relief. It was SO complicated to put together.)
(Seriously though, it's a relief. It was SO complicated to put together.)
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🚨 This is why we need you to email your MP and ask them to attend the debate on our trading relationship with the EU, secured by Andrew Lewin MP.
Only constituents acting in numbers can make their MP attend and only MPs acting in numbers can make the government listen. ~AA 👇
hey-mp.uk?c=debate
Only constituents acting in numbers can make their MP attend and only MPs acting in numbers can make the government listen. ~AA 👇
hey-mp.uk?c=debate
April 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🚨 This is why we need you to email your MP and ask them to attend the debate on our trading relationship with the EU, secured by Andrew Lewin MP.
Only constituents acting in numbers can make their MP attend and only MPs acting in numbers can make the government listen. ~AA 👇
hey-mp.uk?c=debate
Only constituents acting in numbers can make their MP attend and only MPs acting in numbers can make the government listen. ~AA 👇
hey-mp.uk?c=debate
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Last chance to catch up with the myth of King Midas, before we dive into Persephone tomorrow.
And there could be no better time for it, considering the asinine current occupant of the White House and how we are all forced to suffer his twin fatal sins of poor judgement and bad taste.
And there could be no better time for it, considering the asinine current occupant of the White House and how we are all forced to suffer his twin fatal sins of poor judgement and bad taste.
🫏 REJOICE! 'Tis here! S1E3 KING MIDAS - All That Glitters
When did this cautionary tale turn aspirational? When did we decide to elevate this lowly figure of fun, with the ears of an ass, to a gold penthouse? And why?
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When did this cautionary tale turn aspirational? When did we decide to elevate this lowly figure of fun, with the ears of an ass, to a gold penthouse? And why?
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/345Z...
King Midas - All that glitters
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 31/03/2025 · 1h 30m
podcasts.apple.com
April 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Last chance to catch up with the myth of King Midas, before we dive into Persephone tomorrow.
And there could be no better time for it, considering the asinine current occupant of the White House and how we are all forced to suffer his twin fatal sins of poor judgement and bad taste.
And there could be no better time for it, considering the asinine current occupant of the White House and how we are all forced to suffer his twin fatal sins of poor judgement and bad taste.
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❗ 43% of Brits think the government should respond to Trump’s trade war by strengthening our ties with other like-minded partners, like the EU.
Do you agree? Email your MP and tell them to attend the debate on the UK’s trading relationship with Europe 👉 buff.ly/8SDDegC
Do you agree? Email your MP and tell them to attend the debate on the UK’s trading relationship with Europe 👉 buff.ly/8SDDegC
April 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
❗ 43% of Brits think the government should respond to Trump’s trade war by strengthening our ties with other like-minded partners, like the EU.
Do you agree? Email your MP and tell them to attend the debate on the UK’s trading relationship with Europe 👉 buff.ly/8SDDegC
Do you agree? Email your MP and tell them to attend the debate on the UK’s trading relationship with Europe 👉 buff.ly/8SDDegC
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💥 There will be a debate in parliament on 24th April, on the trading relationship with EU, exquisitely timed to be a month before the big summit between VdL and Starmer. Please share if you feel you can (or simply write to your own MP!). hey-mp.uk?c=debate 🇪🇺🇬🇧
Hey MP! 🙋 from Best for Britain
Reach out to your MP quickly and easily.
hey-mp.uk
April 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
💥 There will be a debate in parliament on 24th April, on the trading relationship with EU, exquisitely timed to be a month before the big summit between VdL and Starmer. Please share if you feel you can (or simply write to your own MP!). hey-mp.uk?c=debate 🇪🇺🇬🇧
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I'm recovering from a breakdown atm-finances bit worrying atm.
I teach illustration & how creative activity improves mental health-I've taught on BBC Countryfile & the V & A.
I've 3 w'shops atm-learn sth new & support me at same time-enter THANKYOU15 for 15%off. Pls RT,ty:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
I teach illustration & how creative activity improves mental health-I've taught on BBC Countryfile & the V & A.
I've 3 w'shops atm-learn sth new & support me at same time-enter THANKYOU15 for 15%off. Pls RT,ty:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
April 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I'm recovering from a breakdown atm-finances bit worrying atm.
I teach illustration & how creative activity improves mental health-I've taught on BBC Countryfile & the V & A.
I've 3 w'shops atm-learn sth new & support me at same time-enter THANKYOU15 for 15%off. Pls RT,ty:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
I teach illustration & how creative activity improves mental health-I've taught on BBC Countryfile & the V & A.
I've 3 w'shops atm-learn sth new & support me at same time-enter THANKYOU15 for 15%off. Pls RT,ty:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
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Sackets Harbor, NY is so small that there’s one pre k-12 school with 475 students. Three of those students were disappeared by ICE.
Here is a statement published today by school principal Jaime Cook:
Here is a statement published today by school principal Jaime Cook:
April 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sackets Harbor, NY is so small that there’s one pre k-12 school with 475 students. Three of those students were disappeared by ICE.
Here is a statement published today by school principal Jaime Cook:
Here is a statement published today by school principal Jaime Cook:
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I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink its cruel, shameful & completely irresponsible plan to cut benefits which will plunge 250,000 people, including 50,000 children into poverty - on its own impact analysis
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
I’m joining Trussell in calling on the Gov’t to rethink its cruel & shameful plan to cut benefits
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
March 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink its cruel, shameful & completely irresponsible plan to cut benefits which will plunge 250,000 people, including 50,000 children into poverty - on its own impact analysis
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
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🫏 REJOICE! 'Tis here! S1E3 KING MIDAS - All That Glitters
When did this cautionary tale turn aspirational? When did we decide to elevate this lowly figure of fun, with the ears of an ass, to a gold penthouse? And why?
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🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/345Z...
When did this cautionary tale turn aspirational? When did we decide to elevate this lowly figure of fun, with the ears of an ass, to a gold penthouse? And why?
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/345Z...
King Midas - All that glitters
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 31/03/2025 · 1h 30m
podcasts.apple.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:08 AM
🫏 REJOICE! 'Tis here! S1E3 KING MIDAS - All That Glitters
When did this cautionary tale turn aspirational? When did we decide to elevate this lowly figure of fun, with the ears of an ass, to a gold penthouse? And why?
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/345Z...
When did this cautionary tale turn aspirational? When did we decide to elevate this lowly figure of fun, with the ears of an ass, to a gold penthouse? And why?
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/345Z...
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NEW: Friends of Neri Alvarado, rotting in a Salvadoran prison on Trump's orders, made a video highlighting his volunteer work helping neurodiverse children learn to swim. Neri was sent there after someone at ICE thought his autism awareness tattoo was a gang tattoo.
Vid posted by Noah Lanard on X.
Vid posted by Noah Lanard on X.
March 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
NEW: Friends of Neri Alvarado, rotting in a Salvadoran prison on Trump's orders, made a video highlighting his volunteer work helping neurodiverse children learn to swim. Neri was sent there after someone at ICE thought his autism awareness tattoo was a gang tattoo.
Vid posted by Noah Lanard on X.
Vid posted by Noah Lanard on X.
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🚨 Today, Reform UK announced 29 NEW defectors.
But let’s take a look at what’s really happening 🎬
But let’s take a look at what’s really happening 🎬
March 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🚨 Today, Reform UK announced 29 NEW defectors.
But let’s take a look at what’s really happening 🎬
But let’s take a look at what’s really happening 🎬