Self-contained
@self-contained.bsky.social
Self-contained: (of a person) quiet and independent; not depending on or influenced by others.
Retired. Former librarian, information manager, archivist.
Northumbrian. European.
Retired. Former librarian, information manager, archivist.
Northumbrian. European.
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Instead of going silent and slipping back into the shadows those who advocated Brexit should be held to account for this treasonous act self harm, and Farage should be front and centre.
Just a gif of the EU flag projected onto the London Eye as part of Mayor Sadiq Khan's London's New Year's Day fireworks 😀
The UK is £90 billion a year poorer because of Brexit i.e. tax rises and spending cuts, it's absurd
One day soon the madness will end and the UK will #RejoinEU ☺️
The UK is £90 billion a year poorer because of Brexit i.e. tax rises and spending cuts, it's absurd
One day soon the madness will end and the UK will #RejoinEU ☺️
January 1, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Instead of going silent and slipping back into the shadows those who advocated Brexit should be held to account for this treasonous act self harm, and Farage should be front and centre.
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Dot-to-dot for the UK:
Prejudice and lies brought us Brexit.
Brexit rocket-boosted racism.
Racism empowers Farage.
Failing to join these dots and hold the traitorous shit to account is ruining us. In every sense of the word.
Let’s do better in 2026.
(Independent newsletter)
Prejudice and lies brought us Brexit.
Brexit rocket-boosted racism.
Racism empowers Farage.
Failing to join these dots and hold the traitorous shit to account is ruining us. In every sense of the word.
Let’s do better in 2026.
(Independent newsletter)
December 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Dot-to-dot for the UK:
Prejudice and lies brought us Brexit.
Brexit rocket-boosted racism.
Racism empowers Farage.
Failing to join these dots and hold the traitorous shit to account is ruining us. In every sense of the word.
Let’s do better in 2026.
(Independent newsletter)
Prejudice and lies brought us Brexit.
Brexit rocket-boosted racism.
Racism empowers Farage.
Failing to join these dots and hold the traitorous shit to account is ruining us. In every sense of the word.
Let’s do better in 2026.
(Independent newsletter)
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Don’t know who needs to hear this but “taking back control” from a Union you’re a member of, with full voting rights, to hand it to an American lunatic you bent over backwards to flatter yet he publicly humiliates you, is not taking back control at all, it’s relinquishing it.
White House demands British supermarkets stock chlorinated chicken
White House pushing Sir Keir Starmer to make concessions on food standards
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Don’t know who needs to hear this but “taking back control” from a Union you’re a member of, with full voting rights, to hand it to an American lunatic you bent over backwards to flatter yet he publicly humiliates you, is not taking back control at all, it’s relinquishing it.
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If passed in it's current form, the Crime and Policing Bill will strip countless people of their fundamental right to protest.
Email the House of Lords today and demand they SCRAP anti-protest powers designed to silence us:
https://secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/action/1
Email the House of Lords today and demand they SCRAP anti-protest powers designed to silence us:
https://secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/action/1
Stop the Crime and Policing Bill
Tell the House of Lords to reject the dangerous proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill
secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
December 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If passed in it's current form, the Crime and Policing Bill will strip countless people of their fundamental right to protest.
Email the House of Lords today and demand they SCRAP anti-protest powers designed to silence us:
https://secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/action/1
Email the House of Lords today and demand they SCRAP anti-protest powers designed to silence us:
https://secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/action/1
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Outrageous. Trump has told the UK that if we want tariff relief we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try and impose poor food standards on Britain. Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves:
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/No-chlor...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/No-chlor...
Keir Starmer: Stand firm in protecting British food and animal welfare standards in trade deals
I just signed the campaign calling Keir Starmer to stand firm in protecting British food and animal welfare standards in trade deals
act.38degrees.org.uk
December 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Outrageous. Trump has told the UK that if we want tariff relief we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try and impose poor food standards on Britain. Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves:
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/No-chlor...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/No-chlor...
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Getting sick of Epstein files headlines that are like “files reveal Epstein and friends abused girls” etc etc.
This is not a reveal. The girls told us. They told police. Partners. Press. Courts. They told it over and over. The victims/survivors revealed everything.
People chose not to listen.
This is not a reveal. The girls told us. They told police. Partners. Press. Courts. They told it over and over. The victims/survivors revealed everything.
People chose not to listen.
December 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Getting sick of Epstein files headlines that are like “files reveal Epstein and friends abused girls” etc etc.
This is not a reveal. The girls told us. They told police. Partners. Press. Courts. They told it over and over. The victims/survivors revealed everything.
People chose not to listen.
This is not a reveal. The girls told us. They told police. Partners. Press. Courts. They told it over and over. The victims/survivors revealed everything.
People chose not to listen.
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Yes, Starmer, stop titting around and crack on !!! #BrexitBrokeBritain
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss Nowak tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the
www.bbc.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Yes, Starmer, stop titting around and crack on !!! #BrexitBrokeBritain
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"The question is whether political leaders are brave enough to speak the truth?
Immigration is good for this country and that we have a clear, moral responsibility to protect those failed by global injustice and political neglect."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Immigration is good for this country and that we have a clear, moral responsibility to protect those failed by global injustice and political neglect."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Calais exposes our moral failure on migration. We can and...
A visit to the French town’s makeshift migrant encampments made it clear that we need a new vision for the new year
observer.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"The question is whether political leaders are brave enough to speak the truth?
Immigration is good for this country and that we have a clear, moral responsibility to protect those failed by global injustice and political neglect."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Immigration is good for this country and that we have a clear, moral responsibility to protect those failed by global injustice and political neglect."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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"EL PAÍS tested OpenAI’s child protection filters on three fictitious accounts. ChatGPT fails the test: this is how it endangers the lives of minors"
[in English]
english.elpais.com/technology/2...
[in English]
english.elpais.com/technology/2...
ChatGPT fails the test: This is how it endangers the lives of minors
EL PAÍS tested OpenAI’s child protection filters on three fictitious accounts. Mental health experts criticized the results, arguing that the measures are insufficient and fail to alert parents in tim...
english.elpais.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
"EL PAÍS tested OpenAI’s child protection filters on three fictitious accounts. ChatGPT fails the test: this is how it endangers the lives of minors"
[in English]
english.elpais.com/technology/2...
[in English]
english.elpais.com/technology/2...
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Brexit made us poorer and it’s getting worse
https://www.europesays.com/uk/654869/
As the government searches desperately for ways to boost growth, rejoining the EU customs union and single market…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/654869/
As the government searches desperately for ways to boost growth, rejoining the EU customs union and single market…#uk #news #uknews
Brexit made us poorer and it’s getting worse - United Kingdom
As the government searches desperately for ways to boost growth, rejoining the EU customs union and single market looks increasingly appealing. There might be
www.europesays.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Brexit made us poorer and it’s getting worse
https://www.europesays.com/uk/654869/
As the government searches desperately for ways to boost growth, rejoining the EU customs union and single market…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/654869/
As the government searches desperately for ways to boost growth, rejoining the EU customs union and single market…#uk #news #uknews
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When I did appraisals I’d ask people: what do you want to have achieved in three years time and what are you planning to do next year to make it more likely to happen?
Thinking now, we also ought to plan this way about politics.
Thinking now, we also ought to plan this way about politics.
December 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM
When I did appraisals I’d ask people: what do you want to have achieved in three years time and what are you planning to do next year to make it more likely to happen?
Thinking now, we also ought to plan this way about politics.
Thinking now, we also ought to plan this way about politics.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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It would be nice if a British leader could say the same: and stand up for London, it’s Mayor and the BBC at the same time
This is the first time Macron has retaliated so angrily against the provocations of his alleged "friend" Donald Trump. The policy of appeasement and flattery is breaking down.
December 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It would be nice if a British leader could say the same: and stand up for London, it’s Mayor and the BBC at the same time
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Happy Christmas Eve Eve lovely phone family. How's everyone feeling? 🤗
I know this can be a really difficult time of year for many of you. Here are some great support charities (UK) if you need them. There's never any shame in asking for help.
Have a fabulous day ☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
I know this can be a really difficult time of year for many of you. Here are some great support charities (UK) if you need them. There's never any shame in asking for help.
Have a fabulous day ☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
December 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Happy Christmas Eve Eve lovely phone family. How's everyone feeling? 🤗
I know this can be a really difficult time of year for many of you. Here are some great support charities (UK) if you need them. There's never any shame in asking for help.
Have a fabulous day ☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
I know this can be a really difficult time of year for many of you. Here are some great support charities (UK) if you need them. There's never any shame in asking for help.
Have a fabulous day ☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
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A reminder that not a single Labour MP has resigned from Labour Friends of Israel in protest at the genocide in Gaza. They’ve shown us who and what they are.
Anyone else remember not seeing far right Zionist on your election ballot paper .??
December 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
A reminder that not a single Labour MP has resigned from Labour Friends of Israel in protest at the genocide in Gaza. They’ve shown us who and what they are.
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Tuned in for Radcliffe and Maconie, stayed for 6Music news and its obsession with immigrants and asylum seekers.
November 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Tuned in for Radcliffe and Maconie, stayed for 6Music news and its obsession with immigrants and asylum seekers.
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Human rights are universal - politicians may not always find them politically convenient but it shouldn’t fall to any gov’t to say who those rights should & should not apply to. If that happens than none of us has rights, just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
Human rights are universal - politicians may not always find them politically convenient but it shouldn’t fall to any government to say who those rights should & should not apply to. Because none of us then has rights, just privileges that can be taken away by those in power
youtu.be/bl0Lm7v_T18?...
youtu.be/bl0Lm7v_T18?...
The government won’t achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Human rights are universal - politicians may not always find them politically convenient but it shouldn’t fall to any gov’t to say who those rights should & should not apply to. If that happens than none of us has rights, just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
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When we break up the UK to appease the nationalists, we can avoid the mistakes of Brexit via allowing every citizen of the UK to choose whichever passports they want.
Isn’t that the best solution?
Isn’t that the best solution?
December 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
When we break up the UK to appease the nationalists, we can avoid the mistakes of Brexit via allowing every citizen of the UK to choose whichever passports they want.
Isn’t that the best solution?
Isn’t that the best solution?
Donald Trump has filed a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama documentary! 🚨 If he wins, our national broadcaster could be wrecked - and license fee payers could be stuck with the bill. Stand with the BBC: tell leaders don’t pay Trump a penny! 38d.gs/2auv
Donald Trump has filed a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama documentary! 🚨 If he wins, our national broadcaster could be wrecked - and license fee payers could be stuck with the bill. Stand...
Donald Trump has filed a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama documentary! 🚨 If he wins, our national broadcaster could be wrecked - and license fee payers could be stuck with the bill. Stand...
38d.gs
December 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Donald Trump has filed a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama documentary! 🚨 If he wins, our national broadcaster could be wrecked - and license fee payers could be stuck with the bill. Stand with the BBC: tell leaders don’t pay Trump a penny! 38d.gs/2auv
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Human rights are universal - politicians may not always find them politically convenient but it shouldn’t fall to any gov’t to say who those rights should & should not apply to. If that happens than none of us has rights, just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
Human rights are universal - politicians may not always find them politically convenient but it shouldn’t fall to any government to say who those rights should & should not apply to. Because none of us then has rights, just privileges that can be taken away by those in power
youtu.be/bl0Lm7v_T18?...
youtu.be/bl0Lm7v_T18?...
The government won’t achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Human rights are universal - politicians may not always find them politically convenient but it shouldn’t fall to any gov’t to say who those rights should & should not apply to. If that happens than none of us has rights, just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
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🔴Why Is the Government Really Refusing to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit?
Keir Starmer’s decision to exclude Russian interference in the EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in UK elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/19/r...
Keir Starmer’s decision to exclude Russian interference in the EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in UK elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/19/r...
Why Is the Government Really Refusing to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit?
Keir Starmer's decision to exclude Russian interference in the 2016 EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in our elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🔴Why Is the Government Really Refusing to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit?
Keir Starmer’s decision to exclude Russian interference in the EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in UK elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/19/r...
Keir Starmer’s decision to exclude Russian interference in the EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in UK elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/19/r...
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Sorry for language but what the f*ck is the point of Electoral Commission if they don’t bother investigating Farage’s alleged illegal excess spending during Clacton election❓😡
And why the f*ck did the police investigation over it & HMRC investigation over stamp duty on Clacton House both fade away🤷🏼♂️
And why the f*ck did the police investigation over it & HMRC investigation over stamp duty on Clacton House both fade away🤷🏼♂️
Nigel Farage told to ‘come out of hiding’ over alleged election overspending
Labour chair urges Electoral Commission to investigate claims Reform leader spent too much in Clacton campaign
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Sorry for language but what the f*ck is the point of Electoral Commission if they don’t bother investigating Farage’s alleged illegal excess spending during Clacton election❓😡
And why the f*ck did the police investigation over it & HMRC investigation over stamp duty on Clacton House both fade away🤷🏼♂️
And why the f*ck did the police investigation over it & HMRC investigation over stamp duty on Clacton House both fade away🤷🏼♂️
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Chasing the votes of those who'll never vote for you while simultaneously losing the votes of those who may is a rare gift.
December 19, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Chasing the votes of those who'll never vote for you while simultaneously losing the votes of those who may is a rare gift.
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Labour are launching an investigation into historical foreign interference in UK politics. But they are explicitly excluding the Brexit referendum from the investigation.
That's like pledging to investigate instances of arson while ignoring the wall of flames spanning the horizon.
That's like pledging to investigate instances of arson while ignoring the wall of flames spanning the horizon.
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Labour are launching an investigation into historical foreign interference in UK politics. But they are explicitly excluding the Brexit referendum from the investigation.
That's like pledging to investigate instances of arson while ignoring the wall of flames spanning the horizon.
That's like pledging to investigate instances of arson while ignoring the wall of flames spanning the horizon.