Angie Pedley
@angiepedley.bsky.social
UK. Dogs and cats. Retired, anti-fascist, refugee supporter.
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Drones, teargas, riot squads: why has the UK gone to war against asylum seekers already fleeing conflict? | Diane Taylor
Burnham and Macron have committed to going further in the crackdown on French beaches. But little is being done to offer refugees safe alternative routes, says human rights writer Diane Taylor
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Medicare for All is the guarantee of healthcare from cradle to grave—without premiums, copays, or deductibles. That’s it. Pass it.
What really struck me watching Channel 4 investigation into Reform is that the wilful breaking of electoral law isn’t an accident - it’s by design At every turn it’s Reform - Orr, Dan Jukes - saying how to break the law Exactly why I’ve been banging on about weak election law for so long
You can pop a surname in here to see the geographic distribution in the 1881 Census huddersfield.exposed/wiki/Census_...
Census of England and Wales (1881): Surname Distribution - Huddersfield Exposed: Exploring the History of the Huddersfield Area
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History and Heritage Yorkshire@handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 5d ago🧵Yorkshire has many surnames strongly associated with particular towns and villages. Battye is a strong example, especially around Holme Valley. The name derives from Batty, a Yorkshire form of Batt, itself a familiar form of Bartholomew. Records show Battye
Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.
Beijing artist Wang Liang paints models until they vanish into brick walls and forests, turning invisibility into a warning about pollution and deforestation.
As we elders, our daughters, and our granddaughters continue the fight for power, equality, and respect, we hold you in our hearts with love and gratitude. Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
nytimes.com
Nigel Farage got called out for not turning up to the Commons debate on the elections bill last night (second quote is from Labour's Lizzi Collinge)
“There is no plausible legal justification for the strikes. They’re obviously not occurring in the context of an armed conflict, and outside of armed conflict, the term for premeditated killing is murder,” said Brian Finucane, a former State Department lawyer.
www.readingmuseum.org.uk/your-visit/w... A full copy has been in Reading museum for years
Bayeux Gallery
View Britain's famous full-size Victorian version of the Bayeux Tapestry in its magnificent entirety. This faithful replica is 70-metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in...
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Andy Burnham has already made a mistake that will cost him his premiership: he lost his nerve over political donations | George Monbiot
Being subservient to the interests of the wealthy now means that his hands are tied, and he will be unable to tackle Britain’s most pressing issues, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Jon Ossoff went low on Natalie Harp. The plan worked | Moira Donegan
Jon Ossoff went low on Natalie Harp. The plan worked | Moira Donegan
The senator’s remarks reflect a turning point in Democrats’ attacks on the president. What should we make of them?
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