Karen
@glenij.bsky.social
The Karen is a genus (not genius) of the human race. Thought to have evolved from white supremacists and Christian nationalists in the Southern US. The Karen navigates life unhindered by intelligence. I enjoy posts about The Karen.
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This is a good sign: the UK and the EU are stepping up cooperation on international aid.
But we need to go much further. Our brand-new poll with YouGov shows that 628 out of 632 constituencies want to rejoin the EU. That should be the goal.
But we need to go much further. Our brand-new poll with YouGov shows that 628 out of 632 constituencies want to rejoin the EU. That should be the goal.
September 25, 2026 at 2:42 PM
This is a good sign: the UK and the EU are stepping up cooperation on international aid.
But we need to go much further. Our brand-new poll with YouGov shows that 628 out of 632 constituencies want to rejoin the EU. That should be the goal.
But we need to go much further. Our brand-new poll with YouGov shows that 628 out of 632 constituencies want to rejoin the EU. That should be the goal.
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So, Banksy bought a used yacht, repaired it and retrofitted it to serve as a rescue boat to save migrants in the central Mediterranean. The whole project cost the artist $860,000. Since 2020, the boat has saved more than 3,800 people.
londondaily.com/banksy-funds...
londondaily.com/banksy-funds...
Banksy funds refugee rescue boat operating in Mediterranean - London Daily
Exclusive: UK artist finances bright pink motor yacht that set sail in secrecy to avoid being intercepted by authorities
londondaily.com
September 24, 2026 at 2:13 PM
So, Banksy bought a used yacht, repaired it and retrofitted it to serve as a rescue boat to save migrants in the central Mediterranean. The whole project cost the artist $860,000. Since 2020, the boat has saved more than 3,800 people.
londondaily.com/banksy-funds...
londondaily.com/banksy-funds...
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Just me saying that any effort to tackle misinformation must be an attack on Reform, thereby admitting that Reform are helping Russia to spread far right narratives and create dissent and unrest.
September 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Just me saying that any effort to tackle misinformation must be an attack on Reform, thereby admitting that Reform are helping Russia to spread far right narratives and create dissent and unrest.
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🚨 NEW BEST FOR BRITAIN RESEARCH 🚨
If Labour commit to rejoining the EU in the next manifesto they will be the party most likely to form a government.
If Burnham wants to stop Farage, grow our economy and bring Britain to the top table, he must commit to EU membership.
If Labour commit to rejoining the EU in the next manifesto they will be the party most likely to form a government.
If Burnham wants to stop Farage, grow our economy and bring Britain to the top table, he must commit to EU membership.
September 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
🚨 NEW BEST FOR BRITAIN RESEARCH 🚨
If Labour commit to rejoining the EU in the next manifesto they will be the party most likely to form a government.
If Burnham wants to stop Farage, grow our economy and bring Britain to the top table, he must commit to EU membership.
If Labour commit to rejoining the EU in the next manifesto they will be the party most likely to form a government.
If Burnham wants to stop Farage, grow our economy and bring Britain to the top table, he must commit to EU membership.
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BREAKING: Senate Republicans just blocked the End Trump's Tariff Tax Act.
Instead of working with Democrats on lowering costs, Trump and Senate Republicans are focused on restricting the right to vote.
Via @SenAlexPadilla
x.com/SenateDems/s...
Instead of working with Democrats on lowering costs, Trump and Senate Republicans are focused on restricting the right to vote.
Via @SenAlexPadilla
x.com/SenateDems/s...
Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) on X
BREAKING: Senate Republicans just blocked the End Trump's Tariff Tax Act.
Instead of working with Democrats on lowering costs, Trump and Senate Republicans are focused on restricting the right to vot...
x.com
September 23, 2026 at 9:03 PM
BREAKING: Senate Republicans just blocked the End Trump's Tariff Tax Act.
Instead of working with Democrats on lowering costs, Trump and Senate Republicans are focused on restricting the right to vote.
Via @SenAlexPadilla
x.com/SenateDems/s...
Instead of working with Democrats on lowering costs, Trump and Senate Republicans are focused on restricting the right to vote.
Via @SenAlexPadilla
x.com/SenateDems/s...
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It would be a real shame if that were to happen. 😎
September 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
It would be a real shame if that were to happen. 😎
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Former foreign secretary David Miliband says Brexit is “a unilateral declaration of political impotence” as he calls on prime minister Andy Burnham to rejoin the EU. Miliband is spot-on: the UK must rejoin the EU. Good piece in today’s #Mirror. Click below.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Brexit was 'declaration of political impotence' says David Miliband in PM plea
David Miliband has said Brexit was a 'unilateral declaration of political impotence' and called on Andy Burnham to seek a new formal relationship with the bloc
www.mirror.co.uk
September 23, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Former foreign secretary David Miliband says Brexit is “a unilateral declaration of political impotence” as he calls on prime minister Andy Burnham to rejoin the EU. Miliband is spot-on: the UK must rejoin the EU. Good piece in today’s #Mirror. Click below.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Why Burnham should call an election on Europe – @benjudah.bsky.social writes for Arguably on how the PM can unite the left, blindside the right and boost economic growth. www.arguably.uk/p/burnham-sh...
Burnham should call a Europe election
The PM needs a political and economic escape route
www.arguably.uk
September 23, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Why Burnham should call an election on Europe – @benjudah.bsky.social writes for Arguably on how the PM can unite the left, blindside the right and boost economic growth. www.arguably.uk/p/burnham-sh...
Andy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto | Labour | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Andy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto
PM says immediate focus is on rebuilding bridges with EU as he prepares for first meeting with Ursula von der Leyen
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Might as well title it,>
Burnham recieves massive Bung from his Owners at UN meeting to reject Re-joining the EU.
Burnham recieves massive Bung from his Owners at UN meeting to reject Re-joining the EU.
New EU rules would damage UK, says PM, who seems to be expecting special treatment.
Isn't he rather missing the point that EU rules are designed to protect current members, not former ones?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Isn't he rather missing the point that EU rules are designed to protect current members, not former ones?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Andy Burnham
The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.
www.bbc.com
September 23, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Might as well title it,>
Burnham recieves massive Bung from his Owners at UN meeting to reject Re-joining the EU.
Burnham recieves massive Bung from his Owners at UN meeting to reject Re-joining the EU.
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Think-tank linked to Reform Party suggests abolition of state pension to fund tax cuts for wealthy people
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Think-tank linked to Reform Party suggests abolition of state pension to fund tax cuts for wealthy people
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I just checked my voter registration. I encourage all of you to do the same.
Try your state's official site.
AVOID VoteSafe.Org. It's an Elon Musk scam to harvest data.
Try your state's official site.
AVOID VoteSafe.Org. It's an Elon Musk scam to harvest data.
September 22, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I just checked my voter registration. I encourage all of you to do the same.
Try your state's official site.
AVOID VoteSafe.Org. It's an Elon Musk scam to harvest data.
Try your state's official site.
AVOID VoteSafe.Org. It's an Elon Musk scam to harvest data.
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Ignore the polls!! If everyone of us don’t get out and vote we don’t win!!! VOTE EARLY. VOTE IN PERSON. DROP YOUR BALLOT IN A SECURE DROP BOX IF YOU DONT HAVE TIME TO WAIT IN LINE!!!
Vote!!!!!
Vote!!!!!
UPDATE: All recent polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the #Texas U.S. Senate race
We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.
We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.
U.S. Senate race: Tracking poll results for James Talarico and Ken Paxton
We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.
www.texastribune.org
September 23, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Ignore the polls!! If everyone of us don’t get out and vote we don’t win!!! VOTE EARLY. VOTE IN PERSON. DROP YOUR BALLOT IN A SECURE DROP BOX IF YOU DONT HAVE TIME TO WAIT IN LINE!!!
Vote!!!!!
Vote!!!!!
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There will be shenanigans with mail-in voting and efforts to intimidate voters and suppress turnout on Election Day.
But…
Most states have extended early voting.
If you don’t need to, consider voting early over mail-in this year.
Vote like it is your last chance to…or it may be.
#RFA
But…
Most states have extended early voting.
If you don’t need to, consider voting early over mail-in this year.
Vote like it is your last chance to…or it may be.
#RFA
Early voting for midterm elections begins. See dates for your state
Planning to vote early for midterm elections? Check your state's deadlines here.
www.usatoday.com
September 22, 2026 at 5:47 PM
There will be shenanigans with mail-in voting and efforts to intimidate voters and suppress turnout on Election Day.
But…
Most states have extended early voting.
If you don’t need to, consider voting early over mail-in this year.
Vote like it is your last chance to…or it may be.
#RFA
But…
Most states have extended early voting.
If you don’t need to, consider voting early over mail-in this year.
Vote like it is your last chance to…or it may be.
#RFA
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We hear a lot about @jamestalarico.bsky.social for Congress. But if #Texas is ever going to be free of the red scourge, we also need to support Ms. Hinojosa.
Meet Gina | Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor
Gina’s Story Gina began her career as an advocate for families and workers as a civil rights and union lawyer. She represented hard working Texans fighting to make sure they were treated fairly, got t...
ginafortexas.com
September 22, 2026 at 2:09 PM
We hear a lot about @jamestalarico.bsky.social for Congress. But if #Texas is ever going to be free of the red scourge, we also need to support Ms. Hinojosa.
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Crazy that we hear about Train Drivers who get £60,000 a year for driving a train.
But we never hear about the boss of Tesco who gets £30,000 a day and doesn't even pay tax in the UK.
Or the £250m a day that the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, BP and Shell don't pay in tax.
But we never hear about the boss of Tesco who gets £30,000 a day and doesn't even pay tax in the UK.
Or the £250m a day that the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, BP and Shell don't pay in tax.
September 21, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Crazy that we hear about Train Drivers who get £60,000 a year for driving a train.
But we never hear about the boss of Tesco who gets £30,000 a day and doesn't even pay tax in the UK.
Or the £250m a day that the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, BP and Shell don't pay in tax.
But we never hear about the boss of Tesco who gets £30,000 a day and doesn't even pay tax in the UK.
Or the £250m a day that the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, BP and Shell don't pay in tax.
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Normal? Not at all.
Birdsong fades. Summer temperatures soar.
The danger is we simply adjust – but we shouldn’t.
We cannot allow the climate crisis to rewrite our idea of what's normal.
Birdsong fades. Summer temperatures soar.
The danger is we simply adjust – but we shouldn’t.
We cannot allow the climate crisis to rewrite our idea of what's normal.
September 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Normal? Not at all.
Birdsong fades. Summer temperatures soar.
The danger is we simply adjust – but we shouldn’t.
We cannot allow the climate crisis to rewrite our idea of what's normal.
Birdsong fades. Summer temperatures soar.
The danger is we simply adjust – but we shouldn’t.
We cannot allow the climate crisis to rewrite our idea of what's normal.
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Hillingdon Conservatives are claiming parks and green spaces are under threat, despite no proposals to build on them.
Instead of scare stories, we need action to protect our green spaces and deliver the homes we need on brownfield sites.
Here is what I have to say about it.
Instead of scare stories, we need action to protect our green spaces and deliver the homes we need on brownfield sites.
Here is what I have to say about it.
September 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Hillingdon Conservatives are claiming parks and green spaces are under threat, despite no proposals to build on them.
Instead of scare stories, we need action to protect our green spaces and deliver the homes we need on brownfield sites.
Here is what I have to say about it.
Instead of scare stories, we need action to protect our green spaces and deliver the homes we need on brownfield sites.
Here is what I have to say about it.
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We are currently generating 100% of our electricity demand via net-zero at a cost of...er...minus £3.23/MWh.
Yet the Tories and Refukkers insist we use more gas and pay more for the 'privilege' whilst also harming the planet more - all to benefit their fossil-fuel donors.
grid.iamkate.com
Yet the Tories and Refukkers insist we use more gas and pay more for the 'privilege' whilst also harming the planet more - all to benefit their fossil-fuel donors.
grid.iamkate.com
September 20, 2026 at 12:56 PM
We are currently generating 100% of our electricity demand via net-zero at a cost of...er...minus £3.23/MWh.
Yet the Tories and Refukkers insist we use more gas and pay more for the 'privilege' whilst also harming the planet more - all to benefit their fossil-fuel donors.
grid.iamkate.com
Yet the Tories and Refukkers insist we use more gas and pay more for the 'privilege' whilst also harming the planet more - all to benefit their fossil-fuel donors.
grid.iamkate.com
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Keir Starmer wasted two years trying to make Brexit work.
If @andyburnham doesn't ditch Labour's red lines, he'll go the same way as Starmer.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
If @andyburnham doesn't ditch Labour's red lines, he'll go the same way as Starmer.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
September 20, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Keir Starmer wasted two years trying to make Brexit work.
If @andyburnham doesn't ditch Labour's red lines, he'll go the same way as Starmer.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
If @andyburnham doesn't ditch Labour's red lines, he'll go the same way as Starmer.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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YouGov’s latest poll: 628 out of 632 constituencies in Britain want to rejoin the EU.
It couldn’t be clearer: It’s time to talk about EU membership.
Read more: https://bestforbritain.org/uk-membership-most-popular-eu-policy-in-all-uk-seats-bar-four-megapoll-finds/
It couldn’t be clearer: It’s time to talk about EU membership.
Read more: https://bestforbritain.org/uk-membership-most-popular-eu-policy-in-all-uk-seats-bar-four-megapoll-finds/
September 20, 2026 at 1:33 PM
YouGov’s latest poll: 628 out of 632 constituencies in Britain want to rejoin the EU.
It couldn’t be clearer: It’s time to talk about EU membership.
Read more: https://bestforbritain.org/uk-membership-most-popular-eu-policy-in-all-uk-seats-bar-four-megapoll-finds/
It couldn’t be clearer: It’s time to talk about EU membership.
Read more: https://bestforbritain.org/uk-membership-most-popular-eu-policy-in-all-uk-seats-bar-four-megapoll-finds/
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A closer relationship with Europe would make the UK more prosperous, safer and stronger.
At Liberal Democrat Conference, Al Pinkerton called for a new UK–EU growth deal, a customs union and deeper cooperation on defence and security.
The case for an ambitious European future is growing louder.
At Liberal Democrat Conference, Al Pinkerton called for a new UK–EU growth deal, a customs union and deeper cooperation on defence and security.
The case for an ambitious European future is growing louder.
September 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A closer relationship with Europe would make the UK more prosperous, safer and stronger.
At Liberal Democrat Conference, Al Pinkerton called for a new UK–EU growth deal, a customs union and deeper cooperation on defence and security.
The case for an ambitious European future is growing louder.
At Liberal Democrat Conference, Al Pinkerton called for a new UK–EU growth deal, a customs union and deeper cooperation on defence and security.
The case for an ambitious European future is growing louder.