Write to your MP TODAY. Join @chrishinchliff.bsky.social.bsky.social and demand that proposed England water bill hikes are blocked. 💩They made the mess - why should we pay to clear it up? vist.ly/5qb5q

Our founder, and @naiireland.bsky.social chair Eamon McPartlin was delighted to have the opportunity to share his lived experience perspective at the European Brain Council event - Breaking Down Silos: A Value-Driven Future for Brain Health and Care yesterday. 💚🧡 @fndportal.bsky.social

Today’s budget looks like being worse for our future and the young than even anything Starmer came up with. A budget based on approval of mass new oil drilling is a betrayal of our future.

Stop Rosebank@stopcambo.bsky.social · last wk.

Almost 600 scientists, ecologists, health professionals and more have called on Andy Burnham to reject the re-submitted application for drilling Rosebank The science is abundantly clear - we cannot open new oil and gas fields. @profbillmcguire.bsky.social

Tomorrow Thames Water creditors plan to approve £2.4 billion bailout at expense of households Today the Chancellor will promise "breathing space" #Budget2026 That should mean NO water bill rises NO bailout for Thames Water Let them run out of cash, take them back @andyburnham.bsky.social

A couple of days ago Burnham did an interview during which he claimed to want to help young people. Now he’s cutting their pay.

Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social · 7d ago

Labour now briefing young people won't get the same minimum wage uplift. Even Starmer didn't break this pledge. Workers rights mean same rights, pay & conditions, same rate for the same job. What does this Labour government have against young people? inews.co.uk/news/politic...

DOWNGRADE ⬇️ "The CCC− rating places Thames Water deep into speculative-grade territory, indicating substantial credit risk" Come on @andyburnham.bsky.social YOU can slash the debt so households 🏡 don't have to pay for it REMOVE THAMES WATER'S LICENCE www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/10/28/s...

S&P downgrades Thames Water further as restructuring talks continue - Water Magazine

S&P downgrades Thames Water to CCC− as the company seeks £2.4bn in additional emergency funding and continues restructuring talks.

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It would be headline news for any other presidency. For trump, it was just Monday... #trumpisarapist #trumpepstein www.mediaite.com/media/news/f...

Former Miss Switzerland Accuses Trump of Rape

Beatrice Keul, a former Miss Switzerland, alleges that Trump raped her while she was in the U.S. for a pageant in 1993, according to House Judiciary Dems.

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In 24 hours Thames Water's creditors will decide whether to award it another bailout of £2.4 billion. Sign our petition before tomorrow and get Andy Burnham to block the bailout. 👉vist.ly/5qb9s👈

"Results from the IMPACT study demonstrated the potential of #CIMZIA to prevent adverse #pregnancy outcomes in #women with #APS considered high risk due to LA positivity & prior #obstetric or #thrombotic manifestations of the disease.": buff.ly/KGUAZV8 via @prnewswire.bsky.social #Antiphospholipid

UCB receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for CIMZIA®(certolizumab pegol) in pregnant women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a serious autoimmune condition that mainly affects women of childbearing age (WoCBA) and can cause serious adverse pregnancy...

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Snooshi's morning routine: Running up and down the stairs looking for bonus baskets 📶 #Snooshicore

By photographer Eric Anders : "I took this photo today in Echo Park, where ICE abducted a kebab vendor this morning. Hours later, his food truck still sat at the curb on Sunset Blvd. This is what hangs from the rearview mirror".

Good morning Miss Missy ☕😎 happy Wednesday.

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He has no shame.

Catholic Leaders Slam Trump White House For Turning Private Prayer Into Political Photo Op

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For the Love of Missy@missybbbobtail.bsky.social · 6d ago

Cat people will suffer in silence before moving a sleeping cat.

Today's Wishlist Wednesday is all about enrichment! Our residents love these treat dispenser balls that they have to snoot around to get some goodies. Bonus-they're on sale today! We also added some balls for our boy Biggie who likes to balance things with his nose 😂 www.chewy.com/g/the-merrym...

I genuinely thought Belinda Carlisle died recently, so I thought this tour name and photo were in ridiculously poor taste. It turns out it's Bonnie Tyler who died. But also... that is not a good photo of a woman who's alive

This brilliant article from @arthurdowning.bsky.social @lrb.co.uk is well worth a read ahead of the #Budget2026 "Britain has private ownership while making the state responsible for planning via subsidies. The result is a zombie system" PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Arthur Downing · Asset Sweating: Britain’s Energy Crisis

Britain has private ownership while making the state responsible for planning via subsidies. The result is a zombie...

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"On a better day, we have to #prepare for worse days. That might mean planning & making food in advance..Sometimes those #preparations have to start a few days in advance.": buff.ly/QMBE88f by @despitepain.bsky.social #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #pacing #disabled #spoonie #PainManagement

What's it Like to Live With Pain — With a Capital P - Despite Pain

In this post, I explain what it's really like to live with pain. It's more than the physical pain because pain brings a lot of other issues.

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Amen!

For the Love of Missy@missybbbobtail.bsky.social · 6d ago

Cat people will suffer in silence before moving a sleeping cat.

🆘 NOVA ON EUTH LIST! She’s intensely fearful and refuses to walk, she’s anxious & doesn’t know why she’s here. In prev home she was playful & affectionate, loved car rides, belly rubs & bacon bites and is crate trained. She deserves a chance! DM @cathypolicky101.bsky.social 🚨SAVE🐶NOVA 🙏Share me

morgfairsdogs.bsky.social@morgfairsdogs.bsky.social · 7d ago

Nova 268203 Kill Command #NYCACC #RescueOnly ❇️Low Pledges❇️ She is a pretty 2 yr old Playful, independent girl Loves car rides & belly rubs Resource guarding issues which have resulted in bites Needs exp all adult home Help save Nova! #Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt

Please VOTE! before the end of this month — For Dogs On The Streets @dogsonthestreets.bsky.social To make sure they are registered in the current MyGivingCircle Grants Round! mygivingcircle.org/dogs-on-the-...

Interesting thoughts

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · last wk.

More Realms is the looser, weirder, more speculative sibling of Autistic Realms 🌿 Deleuzian philosophy, posthumanist thought, art, poetry and literature from Virginia Woolf to T. S. Eliot and Homer, monotropism, neuroqueer theory and symphrenia. Wander in: https://morerealms.com

So much love! So much community spirit! So many amazing resources!

Jade Farrington (she/her)@jadefarrington.bsky.social · last wk.

“This is a game-changing opportunity for Autistic people, parents, and anyone working with Autistic people to access support of a quality and scale that we don’t think we’ve ever seen in one place before.” - The Autistic Collective CIC www.theautisticadvocate.com/bundle

I'm Helen Edgar (AuDHD), Educational Consultant & Founder of Autistic Realms. Interests: Neuro-Affirmative Practice, Monotropism, Burnout, Disability Rights & Neuroqueer Theory. Supporting Autistic & otherwise neurodivergent people to thrive. Lots of free resources! Explore: autisticrealms.com

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Supporting Autistic PeopleGrow and Thrive Helen EdgarAutistic Advocate, Author & Consultant Autistic, Neuro-affirming Autism ad ...

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Ticket Theory, monotropism & burnout: Autistic ADHD energy accounting 🎟️ Why some tasks never get a ticket, with thanks to Hilary Knutson and Neuro Pride Ireland. Free guide and printable tickets: autisticrealms.com/ticket-theory-monotropism-burnout/

Yes I am totally in love with this idea now from @neuroprideireland.bsky.social ! I came across it in the summer at one of @thrivingautistic.bsky.social monthly meet ups and have shared it ever since! Just makes sense! So simple but explains everything for me!

This is really good analogy. What a cracking way of phrasing stuff. Well worth a read :) autisticrealms.com/ticket-theor...

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · last wk.

Ticket Theory, monotropism & burnout: Autistic ADHD energy accounting 🎟️ Why some tasks never get a ticket, with thanks to Hilary Knutson and Neuro Pride Ireland. Free guide and printable tickets: autisticrealms.com/ticket-theory-monotropism-burnout/

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