Sarah
@sassij989.bsky.social
Local government; missing my dog; hoping for a better world
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Jesus Christ. When was the last time you heard anyone say something like this?
🇪🇺🇬🇧 Through my first set of meetings in Brussels. The praise for Starmer is overwhelming: “What he has managed to do is not just good for him. It's good for all of us. Absolutely top notch. This is the UK at its best. The UK we have always admired.
March 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Jesus Christ. When was the last time you heard anyone say something like this?
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Keir Starmer announcing Labour has hit NHS targets 9 months early, following an announcement we are ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine.
Kemi Badenoch giving a speech at a think tank saying western culture is under attack by woke.
Richard Tice sending tweets doubting global warming.
Kemi Badenoch giving a speech at a think tank saying western culture is under attack by woke.
Richard Tice sending tweets doubting global warming.
February 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Keir Starmer announcing Labour has hit NHS targets 9 months early, following an announcement we are ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine.
Kemi Badenoch giving a speech at a think tank saying western culture is under attack by woke.
Richard Tice sending tweets doubting global warming.
Kemi Badenoch giving a speech at a think tank saying western culture is under attack by woke.
Richard Tice sending tweets doubting global warming.
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This is a great read from @chrischirp.bsky.social - with one of the best, and most depressing, Venn diagrams I've ever seen!!
"So this is how liberty dies… " Making sense of Trump's first three weeks.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
"So this is how liberty dies… " Making sense of Trump's first three weeks.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
"So this is how liberty dies… " Making sense of Trump's first three weeks
Where I categorise 69 Trump administration actions from the last 3 weeks and show how they align with the authoritarian playbook
substack.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This is a great read from @chrischirp.bsky.social - with one of the best, and most depressing, Venn diagrams I've ever seen!!
"So this is how liberty dies… " Making sense of Trump's first three weeks.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
"So this is how liberty dies… " Making sense of Trump's first three weeks.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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I made a decision long ago to not react to every thing that Trump says, because him saying anything doesn't mean something is going to happen.
But for the avoidance of doubt, if you think a surrender deal can be imposed forcefully on Ukrainians, then you don't know Ukrainians.
But for the avoidance of doubt, if you think a surrender deal can be imposed forcefully on Ukrainians, then you don't know Ukrainians.
February 13, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I made a decision long ago to not react to every thing that Trump says, because him saying anything doesn't mean something is going to happen.
But for the avoidance of doubt, if you think a surrender deal can be imposed forcefully on Ukrainians, then you don't know Ukrainians.
But for the avoidance of doubt, if you think a surrender deal can be imposed forcefully on Ukrainians, then you don't know Ukrainians.
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I'm not easily shocked, but the sight of individuals cheering on the richest man in the world as he takes away vital aid to the most desperate people on this Earth has shocked me.
There are good people. There are bad people. Then there's Elon Musk and his empathy devoid flesh failure followers.
There are good people. There are bad people. Then there's Elon Musk and his empathy devoid flesh failure followers.
February 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I'm not easily shocked, but the sight of individuals cheering on the richest man in the world as he takes away vital aid to the most desperate people on this Earth has shocked me.
There are good people. There are bad people. Then there's Elon Musk and his empathy devoid flesh failure followers.
There are good people. There are bad people. Then there's Elon Musk and his empathy devoid flesh failure followers.
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This is not a drill. We’re witnessing a meltdown of America. While America goes rogue, fires its most dedicated officials, replaces them with juvenile delinquents, and pisses off every ally, its enemies will take advantage. The crisis is real. This is not hyperbole. This is not a drill.
February 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This is not a drill. We’re witnessing a meltdown of America. While America goes rogue, fires its most dedicated officials, replaces them with juvenile delinquents, and pisses off every ally, its enemies will take advantage. The crisis is real. This is not hyperbole. This is not a drill.
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This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942.
I know. I was there in those camps.
I know. I was there in those camps.
January 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942.
I know. I was there in those camps.
I know. I was there in those camps.
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I’ve heard from community health centers in Minnesota who are already looking at layoffs by the end of the day. May not be able to make payroll at the end of the week.
Republicans need to grow a spine here. This isn’t a game, it’s people’s lives.
Republicans need to grow a spine here. This isn’t a game, it’s people’s lives.
January 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I’ve heard from community health centers in Minnesota who are already looking at layoffs by the end of the day. May not be able to make payroll at the end of the week.
Republicans need to grow a spine here. This isn’t a game, it’s people’s lives.
Republicans need to grow a spine here. This isn’t a game, it’s people’s lives.
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Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties
Australia is set to introduce a new bill capping the amount billionaires can spend on political parties, proving it really is that simple.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
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Please repost if you agree with Ursula.
January 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Please repost if you agree with Ursula.
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Tech billionaires want to ‘overthrow democracy’ with social media, Spain PM Sánchez says
“The technology that was intended to free us has become the tool of our own oppression.” www.politico.eu/article/spai...
“The technology that was intended to free us has become the tool of our own oppression.” www.politico.eu/article/spai...
Tech billionaires want to ‘overthrow democracy’ with social media, Spain PM Sánchez says
“The technology that was intended to free us has become the tool of our own oppression.”
www.politico.eu
January 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Tech billionaires want to ‘overthrow democracy’ with social media, Spain PM Sánchez says
“The technology that was intended to free us has become the tool of our own oppression.” www.politico.eu/article/spai...
“The technology that was intended to free us has become the tool of our own oppression.” www.politico.eu/article/spai...
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Trump once again turns the US into a pariah state by pulling our nation from the Paris climate accord. He does this while Southern California is burning and it is snowing in Florida. Climate change is here now and will only get worse. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/c...
Trump’s Retreat From Clean Energy Puts the U.S. Out of Step With the World
Most major economies are investing in ever-cheaper solar and wind power. The United States risks further ceding a global market to China.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Trump once again turns the US into a pariah state by pulling our nation from the Paris climate accord. He does this while Southern California is burning and it is snowing in Florida. Climate change is here now and will only get worse. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/c...
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“…and your masculine energy and go back home”
January 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
“…and your masculine energy and go back home”
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This is a big opportunity for the Lib Dems who are pitching themselves as "the only party that will criticise Trump" (as I wrote last week). www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
NEW: Downing Street refuses to condemn the Trump administration for withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, saying it will not give a “running commentary” on executive orders. Also no comment on Elon Musk’s Nazi salutes. No 10 spokesman says he has not seen them.
January 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This is a big opportunity for the Lib Dems who are pitching themselves as "the only party that will criticise Trump" (as I wrote last week). www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
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I’ve seen a lot lately about the screenwriters outdoing themselves again. But honestly, if you were crafting a fictional treatment of the demise of American democracy, you would have tried to make the characters a lot more plausible.
January 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I’ve seen a lot lately about the screenwriters outdoing themselves again. But honestly, if you were crafting a fictional treatment of the demise of American democracy, you would have tried to make the characters a lot more plausible.
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January 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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A storm is coming, a regulatory battle between the EU and the US. Great piece by @davidallengreen.bsky.social
New
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/917c...
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/917c...
January 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM
A storm is coming, a regulatory battle between the EU and the US. Great piece by @davidallengreen.bsky.social
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Very funny
January 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Very funny
So true.🤣
Everyone has a special part of their place dedicated to things they need to throw out but don't know how
January 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
So true.🤣
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I've just watched back the Pat McFadden speech about "test & learn" - here's the full transcript which is worth a proper read. Some of the early headlines weren't helpful IMO, but overall I'm very optimistic 🧵 www.gov.uk/government/s...
Reform of the state has to deliver for people
Speech on reforming the public sector delivered by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden at University College London, Stratford.
www.gov.uk
December 9, 2024 at 8:17 PM
I've just watched back the Pat McFadden speech about "test & learn" - here's the full transcript which is worth a proper read. Some of the early headlines weren't helpful IMO, but overall I'm very optimistic 🧵 www.gov.uk/government/s...
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For all the talk of Farage as the voice of the people, it's worth remembering his net approval rating is -20. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
How dangerous is Reform to Labour?
Nigel Farage’s strengths are clear – but so are his weaknesses.
www.newstatesman.com
December 9, 2024 at 2:15 PM
For all the talk of Farage as the voice of the people, it's worth remembering his net approval rating is -20. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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Meanwhile over in “the other place” a Reform party MP is actually threatening to shut down the BBC - a public service broadcaster - because a political satire show made fun of party leader NigelFarage
We can never allow this dangerous bunch anywhere near power
We can never allow this dangerous bunch anywhere near power
December 8, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Meanwhile over in “the other place” a Reform party MP is actually threatening to shut down the BBC - a public service broadcaster - because a political satire show made fun of party leader NigelFarage
We can never allow this dangerous bunch anywhere near power
We can never allow this dangerous bunch anywhere near power
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Anyone else sharing global whiplash at pace & extent of events around world? Astonishing developments taking place every day (Syria! Georgia! S Korea! Bangladesh! Romania! France!) even as existing crises fester (Ukr; Gaza; Sudan), and many more barely rate a mention (eg Libya; Vzla, Yemen; Burma)🧵
December 7, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Anyone else sharing global whiplash at pace & extent of events around world? Astonishing developments taking place every day (Syria! Georgia! S Korea! Bangladesh! Romania! France!) even as existing crises fester (Ukr; Gaza; Sudan), and many more barely rate a mention (eg Libya; Vzla, Yemen; Burma)🧵
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Let’s also not forget leaving the ECHR could result in UK’s trade deal with the EU being terminated because the convention is written into the 2020 Trade & Co-operation Agreement & would also breach the Good Friday Agreement which requires the Convention be directly enforceable in Northern Ireland
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Let’s also not forget leaving the ECHR could result in UK’s trade deal with the EU being terminated because the convention is written into the 2020 Trade & Co-operation Agreement & would also breach the Good Friday Agreement which requires the Convention be directly enforceable in Northern Ireland
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November 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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