Word of the day is ‘lickspittle’ (17th century): a person who fawns upon someone in power for personal gain.

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"My first wish... is to see the whole world in peace, and the inhabitants of it as one band of brothers, striving who should contribute most to the happiness of mankind."
George Washington, 1785

The Tories did NOT implement recommendations of the Prof Jay report into child sexual abuse

Whitehall estimated compensation costs at £5-10 billion!

Badenoch was Children's and then Women & Equalities Minister. DIDN'T mention "grooming gangs" in House of Commons once in all her 8 years as an MP!!

If you’re finding this winter tough, you’re not alone. The NHS is offering talking therapies to support your mental health.

Take the first step—visit their site to learn more and get connected to help.

Great day to watch "Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President"

RIP 🙏

Elon Musk is starting to risk getting Jess Phillips killed. She's been safeguarding minister for six months. She oversaw nothing relating to the rape gangs. As an opposition MP she was one of the most prominent campaigners for the victims.

What he's doing is a travesty.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas, of love, laughter and a deep appreciation of all those around you.

Without being maudlin, I like to take a solitary walk in the morning, to give thanks to those departed who have enriched my life, before appreciating the present ones who fill it with love.

We agree!

Happy Winter Solstice to all in the northern hemisphere.

The turn of the year's tide, a pivot-point, a day of hope—when the dark stops rising & after which the Sun begins its slow climb back.
A day I celebrate more than Christmas or New Year.

Fiat lux!

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You can hear the boundless respect & affection Mishal Husain inspires in colleagues in every farewell this morning. A very rare broadcaster. Appalling that she felt compelled to leave the Beeb. Heads should roll!

Meet Jeremy Clarkson. He’s used his show Clarkson’s Farm to blame badgers for spreading bTB and has reportedly shot all the badgers on his land.

He’d absolutely hate it if you shared this and signed the petition to end the badger cull 👇https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700317

For too long fossil fuel companies have had largely unlimited £££ to greenwash their dirty reputations whilst continuing to wreak havoc with our planet – it’s time for that to end .

Add your name petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Fact. Dunning-Kruger effect.

Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe

Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..

And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail

Let's see.

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