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Husband, Dad, Grandad, Lawyer,Preacher, Runner. Passionate about access to justice. Human Rights Lawyer of the Year 2016. President of Liverpool Law Society 2018. Fed up of the other antisocial media sites.

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Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, “A Call to Conscience” - Statements - Archdiocese of Chicago - AoC Portal As more than 1,000 Iranian men, women and children lay dead after days of bombardment from U.S. and Israeli missiles, the official White House X account on Thursday evening posted a video of scenes fr...

Please please read this from the archbishop of Chicago

www.archchicago.org/statement/-/...

08.03.2026 03:46 👍 5743 🔁 2233 💬 164 📌 159
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Honouring Gaza’s women who refused to let the world look away Women journalists in Gaza have paid a heavy price for refusing to stay silent and continuing to expose Israel’s crimes.

On #IWD2026 these women deserve our support amd respect
aje.news/q255oh

08.03.2026 13:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Can’t help wondering whether the world would be a different place if #POTUS was a woman. #IWD2026

08.03.2026 11:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Spain denies White House claim it agreed to cooperate with US military Spain reiterates its opposition to war on Iran despite Trump's threat of cutting off trade with the European country.

Looks like Spain has a different perspective on war.
aje.news/kq6k97

04.03.2026 21:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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U2: DAYS OF ASH my very first thoughts on U2's Days Of ash, released on Ash Wednesday... I seriously doubted my love of them anymore and then they take on the world in prophetic voice and I realise I still need them.

Words for our time
open.substack.com/pub/sstockma...

04.03.2026 20:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Refugee status becomes temporary in asylum shake-up Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.

So in the week that they lost a safe seat to @greenparty.org.uk the brains trust @labouruk.bsky.social decide to reintroduce hostile environments for asylum seekers. Not to mention backing a war which may create a need to offer refuge to those caught up in it. 😳

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

02.03.2026 15:06 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

I am appalled that the government has scrapped permanent refugee status for those seeking safety in the UK.

From today, refugees entering the country will face reviews every 30 months and be forced to return if their country is deemed “safe”. [1/2]

02.03.2026 14:02 👍 173 🔁 44 💬 27 📌 11
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Not content with Brexit harm, Reform plans pensions raid Nigel Farage’s party is flirting with the idea of setting up a sovereign wealth fund, but I smell a rat

observer.co.uk/news/columni...

Excellent piece on why economic growth cannot be the answer to all our ills. @kateraworth.bsky.social

02.03.2026 13:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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HSA-Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance CIC (@hillsboroughsu1.bsky.social) Survivors lead CIC. Providing support, therapy, Education and MH awareness for ALL who attended Hillsborough 15.04.89 and their families

So many lives touched and ruined by one day in April 1989 and everything that came after. We must never forget @hillsboroughsu1.bsky.social

26.02.2026 22:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dear Lucy

Three weeks ago you wrote me a bizarre letter in an attempt to hold on to voters who Labour have for too long taken for granted in Gorton and Denton. 

First, I’d like to give my apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I've been busy on the ground with Hannah Spencer talking to voters about the issues that matter to them – lowering bills, protecting the NHS and rebuilding our public services. 

You'll appreciate most of your letter is out of date now, but I'm sure you'll have seen the poll that came out today, that puts us in first place and Reform in second. Labour are a distant third and it’s now clearer than ever that your party cannot win in Gorton and Denton. 

If you are as concerned about stopping Reform as you proposed in your letter, the course is now clear: in the spirit in which you wrote to me, you should now urge your members and former voters to back Hannah Spencer on the 26th February to stop Reform and make hope normal again. 


Kind regards,



Zack Polanski
Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales 

P.S – Hannah looks forward to saying hi in Parliament!

Dear Lucy Three weeks ago you wrote me a bizarre letter in an attempt to hold on to voters who Labour have for too long taken for granted in Gorton and Denton. First, I’d like to give my apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I've been busy on the ground with Hannah Spencer talking to voters about the issues that matter to them – lowering bills, protecting the NHS and rebuilding our public services. You'll appreciate most of your letter is out of date now, but I'm sure you'll have seen the poll that came out today, that puts us in first place and Reform in second. Labour are a distant third and it’s now clearer than ever that your party cannot win in Gorton and Denton. If you are as concerned about stopping Reform as you proposed in your letter, the course is now clear: in the spirit in which you wrote to me, you should now urge your members and former voters to back Hannah Spencer on the 26th February to stop Reform and make hope normal again. Kind regards, Zack Polanski Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales P.S – Hannah looks forward to saying hi in Parliament!

Dear Lucy Powell,

A response to your letter:

20.02.2026 19:36 👍 2166 🔁 504 💬 87 📌 128

If we needed a reason not to vote for Reform this is it. Obviously there is more than one!)

19.02.2026 11:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Charlie Stayt, "Have you suffered discrimination?"

Robert Jenrick, "No"

Charlie Stayt, "Have others used the Equality Act to protect themselves?"

Robert Jenrick, "I don't think that's right"

Charlie Stayt, "So there would be no one who benefited from those laws?"

Robert Jenrick, "No"

19.02.2026 09:28 👍 55 🔁 27 💬 16 📌 9
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.

Not the birthday present he was expecting!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...

19.02.2026 10:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.

Since a handful of hate filled people protested outside RNLI HQ yesterday because they're angry that crews don't discriminate in their rescues and work to save all lives at sea you might want to show your support with a one off or regular donation.

rnli.org/pages/ig/new...

15.02.2026 15:19 👍 195 🔁 135 💬 9 📌 6
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Liverpool MP 'honoured' to meet Pope to discuss food poverty Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne said it was

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great work from @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social to spread the awareness of The Right to Food campaign. Once again proving hunger does not wear colours.

15.02.2026 14:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Well said!

@elliechowns.bsky.social: "Reform, and before it the Brexit Party, and before it UKIP have been busy for many years fomenting his idea that immigration is the problem in this country.

"It's completely untrue."

14.02.2026 13:36 👍 543 🔁 161 💬 12 📌 9
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Not sure if Man United owner Jim Ratcliffe will see this being as he literally migrated to Monaco to avoid paying tax in the UK, but we wanted to put this up outside the stadium anyway….

📍 Old Trafford, Matt Busby Way

13.02.2026 12:59 👍 2047 🔁 660 💬 30 📌 35
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Just going to leave this here

12.02.2026 18:54 👍 2937 🔁 1198 💬 48 📌 32
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Protest is not a privilege – it’s our fundamental right.

But the Gov's Crime and Policing Bill will give police powers to shut down protests and criminalise people for taking to the streets.

Take action today:
https://secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/action/1?ea.tracking.id=socials

07.02.2026 17:14 👍 32 🔁 16 💬 1 📌 0

Great gig! Many thanks for promoting. As usual @martynjosephwales.bsky.social bringing a moment of light into a dark time.

24.01.2026 23:09 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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@andylycett.bsky.social Harry Brooke should have come with us to Simpsons to play on a bad pitch!

24.01.2026 18:46 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Scafell Pike hikers left Wasdale rescue team to pay hotel bill The mountain rescue team says it feels obliged to settle the debt on their behalf.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This seems rather depressing that after being rescued by a charity and offered accommodation in a hotel that they have walked away without contributing.
We are blessed to live in a society of Good Samaritans but no one should take it for granted.

24.01.2026 17:10 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Me too! Suspect the US president may get a mention…

24.01.2026 16:57 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Excellent use of analogy by VPOTUS.. 🙄

22.01.2026 18:40 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
BBC News headline: "BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharply"

BBC News headline: "BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharply"

BBC News headline: "BP scales back climate targets as profits hit record"

BBC News headline: "BP scales back climate targets as profits hit record"

Profits go down: We regret to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.

19.01.2026 17:45 👍 712 🔁 272 💬 4 📌 5
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Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment after backlash It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.

One small step towards @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social changing the landscape for all those who are victims of the state. However we need to keep the pressure on and make sure the law is not watered down.
#YNWA #JFT97 🐝

Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

18.01.2026 19:37 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Trump and Farage

Trump and Farage

A real shame if this photo went viral again today.

18.01.2026 08:18 👍 2668 🔁 1418 💬 84 📌 63
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BREAKING: Massive anti-U.S., pro-Greenland protests have erupted in Copenhagen

Let that sink in, one of America’s closest allies is publicly protesting out of fear we might invade their territory

So much for the claim that “the world respects the U.S. under Trump.”

The reality? It’s the opposite.

17.01.2026 13:25 👍 3777 🔁 1488 💬 241 📌 109

Let’s hope @teamlabouruk.bsky.social are following @greenparty.org.uk and heed the message.
#JFT97 #YNWA 🐝
The victims of the state deserve no less than full implementation of @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social

17.01.2026 17:35 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Black background poster with bold white uppercase text reading “Enact the Hillsborough Law in Full” stacked vertically in the centre. At the bottom is the Green Party logo in white alongside the words “Green Party”. Two white Hillsborough memorial flames sit in the bottom left and bottom right corners. The overall design is solemn, minimalist, and commemorative.

Black background poster with bold white uppercase text reading “Enact the Hillsborough Law in Full” stacked vertically in the centre. At the bottom is the Green Party logo in white alongside the words “Green Party”. Two white Hillsborough memorial flames sit in the bottom left and bottom right corners. The overall design is solemn, minimalist, and commemorative.

Green MPs support the Hillsborough Law being enacted in full — including Ian Byrne’s amendments to make all public officials, including intelligence officers, truly accountable.

Justice delayed, is justice denied.

#JusticeFor97 #HillsboroughLaw

16.01.2026 15:30 👍 278 🔁 110 💬 3 📌 5