Rose Byrd
@rosame.bsky.social
"I am not defined by my scars
But by the incredible ability to heal"
Lemn Sissay
But by the incredible ability to heal"
Lemn Sissay
Is the second cartoon - smiley emoji against a bloody scene of destruction - a reference to Ukraine, Palestine or Sudan?
Trump and Putin's Ukraine stitch-up is scary, but Palestine's already off the daily news agenda, while Sudan's never really been on it.
Trump and Putin's Ukraine stitch-up is scary, but Palestine's already off the daily news agenda, while Sudan's never really been on it.
World's cartoonists on this week's events
by POLITICO
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
www.politico.eu/article/worl...
by POLITICO
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
www.politico.eu/article/worl...
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
www.politico.eu
December 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Is the second cartoon - smiley emoji against a bloody scene of destruction - a reference to Ukraine, Palestine or Sudan?
Trump and Putin's Ukraine stitch-up is scary, but Palestine's already off the daily news agenda, while Sudan's never really been on it.
Trump and Putin's Ukraine stitch-up is scary, but Palestine's already off the daily news agenda, while Sudan's never really been on it.
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Let’s not forget the hard work they do to save our women and children by painting roundabouts.
Flag shaggers of the world unite 😬🙄
Flag shaggers of the world unite 😬🙄
December 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Let’s not forget the hard work they do to save our women and children by painting roundabouts.
Flag shaggers of the world unite 😬🙄
Flag shaggers of the world unite 😬🙄
If I'd have won the Euromillions lottery tonight (unlikely as I don't play), I'd have happily offered to pay the legal fees of all Farage's victims sueing Richard Tice's odious arse off for calling them liars. It'd be worth every penny
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
If I'd have won the Euromillions lottery tonight (unlikely as I don't play), I'd have happily offered to pay the legal fees of all Farage's victims sueing Richard Tice's odious arse off for calling them liars. It'd be worth every penny
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Andhe didn't interfere with the #Brexit Referendum? My arse.
🚨Breaking: UK imposes sweeping sanctions on Russia after the Dawn Sturgess inquiry found Putin personally ordered the Salisbury poisonings. PM Starmer vows to stand up to Putin’s “murderous machine,” while FM Cooper condemns the “heinous decisions” that cost a British life.
December 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Andhe didn't interfere with the #Brexit Referendum? My arse.
An elf reported being screamed at (“I can’t believe you’ve done this...) slapped and run over with a buggy. Two dads had a fight in a gingerbread house and one disgruntled employee reportedly told a visitor that “Santa’s fucking dead”
Bliss... 😂
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Bliss... 😂
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘Look what you’ve done to my children!’: a tale of winter wonderland disasters
These events are meant to make Christmas magical, and while many do, a few fall spectacularly short. Here, in no particular order, are some of the worst offenders
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
An elf reported being screamed at (“I can’t believe you’ve done this...) slapped and run over with a buggy. Two dads had a fight in a gingerbread house and one disgruntled employee reportedly told a visitor that “Santa’s fucking dead”
Bliss... 😂
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Bliss... 😂
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Gotcha!
So, having previously argued that the allegations against him couldn't be true because nobody can really remember what was said to them 50 years ago, Farage is now mounting a defence based on people who don't remember him saying things 50 years ago
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Gotcha!
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Not investigating russian infiltration into 🇬🇧 politics is and will turn out to be 🇬🇧 greatest failure of the century
December 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Not investigating russian infiltration into 🇬🇧 politics is and will turn out to be 🇬🇧 greatest failure of the century
Astonishing that Farage's flag-waving fans (aka mugs) seem little bothered by his obvious Russian connections, despite Putin's increasing sabre rattling about war in Europe. Lord Haw Haw would be envious.
December 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Astonishing that Farage's flag-waving fans (aka mugs) seem little bothered by his obvious Russian connections, despite Putin's increasing sabre rattling about war in Europe. Lord Haw Haw would be envious.
If Farage were to get into No. 10 and things get really nasty with Russia exactly whose hands will be on the UK's nuclear codes?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin says Russia doesn't want war with Europe but 'is ready to fight'
Meanwhile, Zelensky says some things
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
If Farage were to get into No. 10 and things get really nasty with Russia exactly whose hands will be on the UK's nuclear codes?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
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I wonder if Your Party members are going to have an argument at the conference about what to have for breakfast this morning.
November 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I wonder if Your Party members are going to have an argument at the conference about what to have for breakfast this morning.
A bus stop at the end of my road goes directly to the hospital where I had chemo radiotherapy 5 times a week for 6 weeks. By the end I could hardly stand, and my immune system was non existent. I had to rely on friends and taxis.
Absolutely shameful.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Absolutely shameful.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK asylum seekers to be banned from taking taxis to medical appointments
Move, which is part of crackdown on costs, comes after it emerged Home Office spends £15.8m a year on service
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A bus stop at the end of my road goes directly to the hospital where I had chemo radiotherapy 5 times a week for 6 weeks. By the end I could hardly stand, and my immune system was non existent. I had to rely on friends and taxis.
Absolutely shameful.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Absolutely shameful.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Less than 8 thousand to go, keep signing and circulating, and it'll reach the threshold for a debate by tomorrow morning!
I've signed. Have you?
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Less than 8 thousand to go, keep signing and circulating, and it'll reach the threshold for a debate by tomorrow morning!
How about the Hokey-Cokey Party? It's a triumph of hope over adversity that they imagine anyone can take them seriously after the red in tooth and claw infighting of the last few weeks.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Jeremy Corbyn and Zara Sultana’s Your Party reveals shortlist for official name
Leftwing party asks members to pick between Your Party, Our Party, Popular Alliance and For The Many
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM
How about the Hokey-Cokey Party? It's a triumph of hope over adversity that they imagine anyone can take them seriously after the red in tooth and claw infighting of the last few weeks.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Given the way they're trying to turn the UK into the 51st State* with Farage as Trump's de facto PM we need to do this too.
*If he doesn't annex Greenland or Canada first and make us the 52nd/53rd
*If he doesn't annex Greenland or Canada first and make us the 52nd/53rd
Robert Reich—
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping at Target, Amazon, and Home Depot during the holiday weekend over their support for Trump's authoritarian policies.
I encourage you to join — and shop small.
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping at Target, Amazon, and Home Depot during the holiday weekend over their support for Trump's authoritarian policies.
I encourage you to join — and shop small.
November 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Given the way they're trying to turn the UK into the 51st State* with Farage as Trump's de facto PM we need to do this too.
*If he doesn't annex Greenland or Canada first and make us the 52nd/53rd
*If he doesn't annex Greenland or Canada first and make us the 52nd/53rd
"Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, said the idea that the US was Denmark’s largest and most important ally was dead. “Alliances are built on common values and a common threat perception, Trump shares neither."
Sad.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Sad.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Denmark sets up ‘night watch’ to monitor Trump after Greenland row
US president’s threat to seize territory prompts intelligence briefings reminiscent of Game of Thrones patrol
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, said the idea that the US was Denmark’s largest and most important ally was dead. “Alliances are built on common values and a common threat perception, Trump shares neither."
Sad.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Sad.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
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How could any American feel anything other than deep shame at the behaviour of this so-called "President"?
Montage of 19 clips of Trump insulting, berating, demeaning and attacking female reporters over the past few months. Part 1.
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
How could any American feel anything other than deep shame at the behaviour of this so-called "President"?
What an absolute shambles! America's reputation worldwide lies in tatters, while China laughs its head off.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
What an absolute shambles! America's reputation worldwide lies in tatters, while China laughs its head off.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Maybe she should! Bring on a public enquiry, let’s get this petition to 100 k
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Maybe she should! Bring on a public enquiry, let’s get this petition to 100 k
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?
Wealth inequality is the most common and crucial element in societal collapse. It corrodes the social fabric … hollows out societies, leaving them to be a brittle shell which can be cracked asunder by numerous different shocks.”
21st century take note...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
21st century take note...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Civilisations: Rise and Fall review – TV that will make you despair for our own plummeting society
The mightily stressful and incredibly close-to-the-bone BBC show traces the demise of four ancient worlds – and it’s wildly prescient stuff. Will we never learn?
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Wealth inequality is the most common and crucial element in societal collapse. It corrodes the social fabric … hollows out societies, leaving them to be a brittle shell which can be cracked asunder by numerous different shocks.”
21st century take note...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
21st century take note...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
This is a shocking expose of the Free Birth Society's shameless quackery, but it's deeply worrying to find how many women have fallen for it, and judging by the btl comments on Instagram are still doing so despite it.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS directed pregnant women to controversial Free Birth Society via charity
Exclusive: NHS websites pointed women to factsheet featuring podcast by ‘dangerous’ influencers linked to baby deaths
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
This is a shocking expose of the Free Birth Society's shameless quackery, but it's deeply worrying to find how many women have fallen for it, and judging by the btl comments on Instagram are still doing so despite it.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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America first?????
November 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
America first?????