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siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 14h

It does seem very very personal, a bit like the ‘destroyer’ t- shirt

siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 15h

Yes, there is a video interview of her post release available in the National.

siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 16h

‘Curated hatred’ sums it all up, doesn’t it

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Shami's Speakeasy @shamisspeakeasy.bsky.social · 6d

25 years ago, the Human Rights Act came into force. It incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, meaning we could defend our rights in courts, here at home - rather than going to the European Court.

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Shami's Speakeasy @shamisspeakeasy.bsky.social · 1d

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@joshmoirart.bsky.social

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siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 16h

Excellent new podcast series folks, I thought the Nicola Sturgeon one was excellent and now going to settle in to listen to the always fabulous Baroness Hale 🕷️

Shami's Speakeasy @shamisspeakeasy.bsky.social · 18h

'I think it was just a lovely example of somebody who did think that the justice system could work for her... I think we need a bit more of that' New Shami's Speakeasy out! 'Spiderwoman' Baroness Hale talks all things law & justice (and Yorkshire) listen here pod.fo/e/338e28

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 1d

Link: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli....

Gender critical activists accused of ‘hateful’ remarks about trans women

Labour MP Richard Quigley said he was ‘appalled by the comments, but not surprised’

www.independent.co.uk

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siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 19h

I’ve reposted with the actual article included- don’t know why it didn’t appear.

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siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 19h

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Starmer targets inflammatory chants at Palestine protests for further curbs

PM says Labour will address suggestions of antisemitic hate as he orders review of protest policing powers

www.theguardian.com

siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 19h

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Disappearing people, disappearing morals – how two years has changed Gaza and Israel | Orly Noy

There can be no healing until the world stares into and acknowledges the void torn open by this conflict, says Israeli journalist Orly Noy

www.theguardian.com

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Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 3d

Apparently there’s this event happening called “The Battle of Ideas” - it makes you think there might be discussions from different viewpoints, but if you look at the speakers, it’s just crammed full of transphobes and their mates talking to each other! 🤷🏼‍♀️

It’s one big echo chamber! 🙄

Speakers - Battle of Ideas

www.battleofideas.org.uk

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@Julianshea.bsky.social @julianshea.bsky.social · 1d

This just in from our This is fine desk.

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siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 1d

Ouch

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

It’s Tory conference: Boris-wave goodbye to a deluded party on its way to electoral annihilation | Marina Hyde

When both Reform and the Liberal Democrats are eating your lunch, and even Nadine Dorries has abandoned ship, it might just be time to call it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

www.theguardian.com

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Ex-Optimist 🇬🇧 @grumpyearthling.bsky.social · 1d

A great read, especially for those of us who like to get the chronology right.
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/07/t...

The Great X-Tinction: Why My Time's Up On Twitter

Otto English explains why, after 15 years, he has left the social media platform now disseminating disinformation worldwide under the control of Elon Musk

bylinetimes.com

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siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 1d

Must have the support of editor for clickbait I guess:meanwhile today’s piece labels labels those taking part in protest marches as ‘Glasgow weekend Jew-baiters’’Weekend middle -class parades looking for a cause’’Glasgows Big Book of Marxism devotees+flag wavers’+ denialism of genocide for starters

siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 1d

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551943...

British Jewish group condemn 'weaponisation' of Manchester synagogue attack

A group of Jewish rabbis, academics and community leaders has described attempts to link the Manchester terror attack to pro-Palestine protests as…

www.heraldscotland.com

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 2d

Please watch her final words to us all. They are beautiful and have given me a grounding sort of hope. Maybe they’ll help you too.

Bless Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message To Humanity

In which she tells us who she'd launch into space.

www.thegodpodcast.com

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 2d

It helps to be able to spell the country you say only you are competent enough to run.

Goody-bag merch from Tory Conference branded "When Labour negotiates Britian loses" and signed "Kemi Badenoch".

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 2d

Ghislaine Maxwell sees her appeal on sex-trafficking charges rejected by Supreme Court

Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal over sex trafficking conviction

Jeffrey Epstein’s associate is serving a 20-year prison sentence for grooming and abusing young girls

www.independent.co.uk

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 2d

The BBC has been accused of “extraordinary” anti-Green bias, after the party says a long-promised conference interview with new leader Zack Polanski was cancelled by the Laura Kuenssberg show just days before going to air

Every major political party leader, aside from him, was interviewed recently.

BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview

The new Green Party leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted a conference interview on the flagship BBC show

bylinetimes.com

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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 3d

Governor Whitmer was almost kidnapped by armed thugs. Governor Shapiro‘s house was set on fire. Nancy Pelosi‘s husband was violently attacked by someone looking for her. Melissa Hortman was assassinated in her home with her husband and dog…and now this. The left is the victim, not the perpetrator.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

SOUTH CAROLINA… “Judge Goodstein was walking on the beach when the fire started. Her husband, Arnie, was in the house with children and perhaps grandchildren. The family had to escape by jumping from a window or balcony...” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

Don’t despair, Tories: look upon Reform and see your rightful and fitting legacy | Nesrine Malik

If Kemi Badenoch wonders why her party conference looks and feels like a sideshow, perhaps she should reflect on the Conservatives’ 14 years in power, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

www.theguardian.com

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siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 2d

www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
If you read anything today please read this

In an Exclusive Interview, Dr. Jane Goodall Leaves Behind Her Last Words

“In the place where I am now, I look back over my life. What message do I want to leave?”

www.netflix.com

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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Home Office announces planned new anti-protest powers, mainly aimed at pro-Gaza protests like those for Palestine Action. Police will be able to consider the "cumulative impact" of repeated protests and potentially order that they be relocated.

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siobhanwalsh.bsky.social @siobhanwalsh.bsky.social · 3d

Interesting to see who is Not there too.

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