Sarah
@skiplightly.bsky.social
Feminist who was once described as "looking like a sensible person". Nurse working in prison health. Loves all things folklore, folk music and nature.
My views are all my own.
My views are all my own.
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But I need to smile more.
September 26, 2026 at 10:50 PM
But I need to smile more.
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Spent an amazing day up on the Ridgeway above Uffington today. Politically, this landscape shaped by neolithic famers, Bronze Age people, Celts and Anglo-Saxons who loved it and knew it and made it their own makes a mockery of those who seek to claim immigration is wrong. Immigration is human.
September 26, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Spent an amazing day up on the Ridgeway above Uffington today. Politically, this landscape shaped by neolithic famers, Bronze Age people, Celts and Anglo-Saxons who loved it and knew it and made it their own makes a mockery of those who seek to claim immigration is wrong. Immigration is human.
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Pope Leo praises France for "Liberté, égalité, fraternité"
"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed here in Paris.. Creating a general consciousness of inalienable rights to dignity"
"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed here in Paris.. Creating a general consciousness of inalienable rights to dignity"
September 25, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Pope Leo praises France for "Liberté, égalité, fraternité"
"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed here in Paris.. Creating a general consciousness of inalienable rights to dignity"
"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed here in Paris.. Creating a general consciousness of inalienable rights to dignity"
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🇪🇺"Until we actually admit to ourselves that leaving the EU massively hit our growth"
📈 "By growth we actually mean our prosperity, you know, our ability to function, our ability to push up our wages, our ability to actually, you know, trade easily with our nearest partners."
📈 "By growth we actually mean our prosperity, you know, our ability to function, our ability to push up our wages, our ability to actually, you know, trade easily with our nearest partners."
September 25, 2026 at 5:57 PM
🇪🇺"Until we actually admit to ourselves that leaving the EU massively hit our growth"
📈 "By growth we actually mean our prosperity, you know, our ability to function, our ability to push up our wages, our ability to actually, you know, trade easily with our nearest partners."
📈 "By growth we actually mean our prosperity, you know, our ability to function, our ability to push up our wages, our ability to actually, you know, trade easily with our nearest partners."
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Polling by YouGov with Best for Britain suggested Labour would get closest to forming a majority government at the next general election by adopting a manifesto commitment to rejoining the EU. A pledge to reverse Brexit was the only scenario tested that would stop a Reform UK-led government.
Andy Burnham has to reverse Brexit to stay in power, report says
Sir Tony Blair says the UK needs to rejoin the EU within 10 years
www.cheshire-live.co.uk
September 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Polling by YouGov with Best for Britain suggested Labour would get closest to forming a majority government at the next general election by adopting a manifesto commitment to rejoining the EU. A pledge to reverse Brexit was the only scenario tested that would stop a Reform UK-led government.
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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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CEO pay is up 1,316% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 28%.
CEOs are now paid 325 TIMES as much as the typical worker in their industry, according to @epi.org
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
CEOs are now paid 325 TIMES as much as the typical worker in their industry, according to @epi.org
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
September 22, 2026 at 11:01 PM
CEO pay is up 1,316% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 28%.
CEOs are now paid 325 TIMES as much as the typical worker in their industry, according to @epi.org
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
CEOs are now paid 325 TIMES as much as the typical worker in their industry, according to @epi.org
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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via The Unheard Majority
September 23, 2026 at 10:08 AM
via The Unheard Majority
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The Left party (Die Linke)'s win in Berlin's state election on Sunday received so little attention in UK media . When AfD won in Saxony-Anhalt 2 weeks ago it was covered like the 2nd Coming ( perhaps in some sections of UK media it is 🙄 ) but I would also like know about progressive wins in 🇩🇪 too .
Nach dem Erfolg für die Linke wäre es nur logisch, wenn die Bundesregierung:
- aufhört, Sozialkürzungen als Reformen zu verkaufen
- anfängt, die Sorgen der BürgerInnen - wie explodierende Mieten & soziale Ungleichheit - ernst zu nehmen
Oder gilt das nur, wenn die Sorgen von rechts kommen?
- aufhört, Sozialkürzungen als Reformen zu verkaufen
- anfängt, die Sorgen der BürgerInnen - wie explodierende Mieten & soziale Ungleichheit - ernst zu nehmen
Oder gilt das nur, wenn die Sorgen von rechts kommen?
Vorläufiges Ergebnis - Abgeordnetenhauswahl in Berlin: Linke mit bislang bestem Ergebnis
In Berlin ist die Linke bei der Wahl zum Abgeordnetenhaus stärkste Kraft geworden.
www.deutschlandfunk.de
September 22, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The Left party (Die Linke)'s win in Berlin's state election on Sunday received so little attention in UK media . When AfD won in Saxony-Anhalt 2 weeks ago it was covered like the 2nd Coming ( perhaps in some sections of UK media it is 🙄 ) but I would also like know about progressive wins in 🇩🇪 too .
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Just 4 months after the local elections, Reform UK (RefUK) have lost 158 of their local councillors:
-55 resigned
-42 went Independent
-28 defected
-24 were kicked out
-5 lost their seats
-2 disqualified
-2 suspended.
Appalling record - and a waste of taxpayers’ money!
-55 resigned
-42 went Independent
-28 defected
-24 were kicked out
-5 lost their seats
-2 disqualified
-2 suspended.
Appalling record - and a waste of taxpayers’ money!
September 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Just 4 months after the local elections, Reform UK (RefUK) have lost 158 of their local councillors:
-55 resigned
-42 went Independent
-28 defected
-24 were kicked out
-5 lost their seats
-2 disqualified
-2 suspended.
Appalling record - and a waste of taxpayers’ money!
-55 resigned
-42 went Independent
-28 defected
-24 were kicked out
-5 lost their seats
-2 disqualified
-2 suspended.
Appalling record - and a waste of taxpayers’ money!
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I'm excited to announce the relaunch of my UC Berkeley class “Wealth and Poverty.”
Starting today (and every Monday), you’ll be able to take a new lesson in the course.
Join me and Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse for a live “watch-along” of the first class! open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Starting today (and every Monday), you’ll be able to take a new lesson in the course.
Join me and Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse for a live “watch-along” of the first class! open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE NOW: LIVE “Wealth and Poverty” first class watch-a-long!
Robert Reich on Substack
open.substack.com
September 21, 2026 at 11:33 PM
I'm excited to announce the relaunch of my UC Berkeley class “Wealth and Poverty.”
Starting today (and every Monday), you’ll be able to take a new lesson in the course.
Join me and Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse for a live “watch-along” of the first class! open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Starting today (and every Monday), you’ll be able to take a new lesson in the course.
Join me and Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse for a live “watch-along” of the first class! open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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Things that aren't patriotic:
- Racism
- Moving abroad for tax purposes
Things that are patriotic:
- A love and sense of duty to your country, including paying taxes that contribute to it
- Racism
- Moving abroad for tax purposes
Things that are patriotic:
- A love and sense of duty to your country, including paying taxes that contribute to it
September 21, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Things that aren't patriotic:
- Racism
- Moving abroad for tax purposes
Things that are patriotic:
- A love and sense of duty to your country, including paying taxes that contribute to it
- Racism
- Moving abroad for tax purposes
Things that are patriotic:
- A love and sense of duty to your country, including paying taxes that contribute to it
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They live in a false reality they have built around themselves…..
September 15, 2026 at 8:46 PM
They live in a false reality they have built around themselves…..
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Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
September 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
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Some folks are more likely to share official sources, so here is one.
I hope she is found okay.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
I hope she is found okay.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Urgent police appeal to find missing girl with links to Manchester
Amelia was last seen on Thursday night, September 10
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
September 12, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Some folks are more likely to share official sources, so here is one.
I hope she is found okay.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
I hope she is found okay.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
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What I love about Western democracy is you can bung a political party £ 36 million earned from criminal activity & most media will continue to point at asylum seekers & migrant care workers with families as the barbarians at the gate we need to defend ourselves from 🙄.
September 12, 2026 at 11:26 AM
What I love about Western democracy is you can bung a political party £ 36 million earned from criminal activity & most media will continue to point at asylum seekers & migrant care workers with families as the barbarians at the gate we need to defend ourselves from 🙄.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “The word "remigration" is nothing other than a synonym for ethnic cleansing based on origin and skin color.”
September 9, 2026 at 9:24 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “The word "remigration" is nothing other than a synonym for ethnic cleansing based on origin and skin color.”
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“The trouble with you, Spode, is that just because you have succeeded in inducing a handful of half-wits to disfigure the London scene by going about in black shorts, you think you’re someone. You hear them shouting “Heil, Spode!” and you imagine it is the Voice of the People.” Bertie Wooster
September 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
“The trouble with you, Spode, is that just because you have succeeded in inducing a handful of half-wits to disfigure the London scene by going about in black shorts, you think you’re someone. You hear them shouting “Heil, Spode!” and you imagine it is the Voice of the People.” Bertie Wooster
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RNLI volunteers put themselves in harm’s way to save lives. They should never face abuse or threats for doing so.
That includes the crews based on the Thames, who respond to hundreds of incidents every year.
They deserve to be thanked, not attacked.
That includes the crews based on the Thames, who respond to hundreds of incidents every year.
They deserve to be thanked, not attacked.
Abuse of RNLI volunteers 'wholly unacceptable', chief says
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
RNLI volunteers put themselves in harm’s way to save lives. They should never face abuse or threats for doing so.
That includes the crews based on the Thames, who respond to hundreds of incidents every year.
They deserve to be thanked, not attacked.
That includes the crews based on the Thames, who respond to hundreds of incidents every year.
They deserve to be thanked, not attacked.
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Good morning and welcome to Tippetty Tap Tap Thursday 🐾🧡
A little reminder for today:
You are allowed to change your mind.
Something you once wanted might not suit you anymore.
A plan can change.
A dream can change.
Even the person you thought you were supposed to be can change.
A little reminder for today:
You are allowed to change your mind.
Something you once wanted might not suit you anymore.
A plan can change.
A dream can change.
Even the person you thought you were supposed to be can change.
September 10, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Good morning and welcome to Tippetty Tap Tap Thursday 🐾🧡
A little reminder for today:
You are allowed to change your mind.
Something you once wanted might not suit you anymore.
A plan can change.
A dream can change.
Even the person you thought you were supposed to be can change.
A little reminder for today:
You are allowed to change your mind.
Something you once wanted might not suit you anymore.
A plan can change.
A dream can change.
Even the person you thought you were supposed to be can change.
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Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now
September 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now
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Since its foundation in 1824 the bravery of Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers has saved more than 146,700 lives at sea.
Hundreds of those volunteers have died attempting to save others. They are the best of us.
Hundreds of those volunteers have died attempting to save others. They are the best of us.
September 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Since its foundation in 1824 the bravery of Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers has saved more than 146,700 lives at sea.
Hundreds of those volunteers have died attempting to save others. They are the best of us.
Hundreds of those volunteers have died attempting to save others. They are the best of us.
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I am bloody proud to be an #RNLI supporter and member! These brilliant men and women have quite enough to cope with without being harassed by the scum of the earth.
Their only concern is to help people in danger at sea - not check passports first! Which is how it should be.
Please RT if you agree🙏
Their only concern is to help people in danger at sea - not check passports first! Which is how it should be.
Please RT if you agree🙏
Over on X, the far-right British Patriots have launched a hate campaign against the RNLI
They are recording RNLI volunteers in order to dox them, reveal their identities and publish details of where they and their families live
These men are dangerous
They are recording RNLI volunteers in order to dox them, reveal their identities and publish details of where they and their families live
These men are dangerous
September 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
I am bloody proud to be an #RNLI supporter and member! These brilliant men and women have quite enough to cope with without being harassed by the scum of the earth.
Their only concern is to help people in danger at sea - not check passports first! Which is how it should be.
Please RT if you agree🙏
Their only concern is to help people in danger at sea - not check passports first! Which is how it should be.
Please RT if you agree🙏