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Ann Bentley

@a-bentley.bsky.social
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Midwife from Manchester. Helping women have more comfortable labours. Books - Who's afraid of the Big Bad Labour and Pain Free Labour for Beginners available from Amazon. Lefty who is vegan and does not fly for holidays. Artist. Dressmaker. Reader.

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Adblock Bristol @adblockbristol.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
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Adblock Bristol @adblockbristol.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Hey hey #Bristol - we're back in Sparks! Take a break from the relentless "festive" consumer messages and check out our Billboard Dystopia installation inside Sparks, Broadmead - with brand new video content on standing up to corporate power and advertising.
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Adblock Bristol @adblockbristol.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Huge news from Bristol as the council bans high carbon ads and becomes the first UK council to act on adverts for ultra-fast fashion! Thanks to all who got us here @labourlabel.bsky.social @carladenyer.bsky.social @adfreecities.bsky.social @badvertising.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bristol becomes first city to ban fast fashion adverts
New rules prohibits the promotion of flights, cars and travel agents on council-owned billboards.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 01/10/2026
🚨 BREAKING: The family of Renee Good and her partner, Rebecca Good, have filed two federal lawsuits over Good’s January killing by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis. 1/
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big Chicken. I've signed the petition to stop it 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop Big Chicken Choking our Rivers
Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big ...
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Demand business that’s fair to people and planet. ✊🌍 #DoItFair action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/186243/...
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Demand Business That’s Fair to People and Planet
Sign the petition for stronger laws that prevent human-rights abuses and climate harm.
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Vast data centres are using up massive amounts of resources and disrupting local communities. And the government doesn’t have a plan for how to deal with them. Tell the government to get a grip on data centres. @friends-earth.bsky.social foe.uk/38h0y
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Stop data centres draining our precious resources
Add my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Write to your MP: Ban polluting ads. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...
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Write to your MP candidate: Ban high carbon ads
Advertising that promotes polluting, exploitative and unethical companies is toxic and wrong. Just when we most need to reduce emissions and restore nature, advertising is locking in demand for enviro...
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Vegan FTA @veganftaofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Cow and bull flesh production accounted for 41% of global deforestation between 2001 and 2023, and almost two thirds of that forest loss took place in Brazil. 🌳 veganfta.com/articles/2026/09/21/me…
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 25/09/2026
Andy Burnham is right: in the 1980s Britain took a "wrong turn" by privatising life's essentials Our bills have gone up along with shareholder dividends, while the quality of the service has fallen Our NEW REPORT explains how Andy Burnham can deliver public ownership: vist.ly/5jtkd
Screenshot of a Utility Week headline that says "Campaign tells government to ‘squeeze’ utilities and enforce public ownership: Campaign group We Own It is pressing the Prime Minister to consider taking water companies and electricity networks into public ownership, proposing a strategy of "squeezing" them until they become unprofitable. The report suggests a model where 100% of profits are reinvested in services, with governance structures including representation from households and environmental organisations."
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The Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“If Farage will do you a Cameo for seventy pounds, just ask yourself: what would he do for seventy million?”
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Of course all of this would be much easier if Nigel Farage’s Brexit hadn’t destroyed our returns agreement with the EU." www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Reform UK leader accused of making ‘racist statements’ whilst calling on Mayor to resign www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politic...
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Reform UK leader accused of making ‘racist statements’ whilst calling on Mayor to resign
A meeting of the City of Doncaster Council turned into a tense, frosty debate after the leader of Reform UK called on senior Labour figures to resign.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Blaming migrants achieves nothing Demanding an end to profiteering by millionaire bosses could end poverty, hunger, homelessness with £billions to spare for our NHS, social care ... "Every person working a 40 hour week should earn enough money for a decent life" via The UK Against Hate
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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Over 2,000 people are backing the call for IKEA to pull its ads from toxic Talk Radio - sign here to add your voice: actionstorm.org/petitions/ik...
Quote from a petition supporter: "Values are non-negotiable. You either follow them or you lose your integrity. Time for IKEA to decide if profit takes priority over everything else. - Martin"
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If you have a few minutes to spare this weekend, do check out the latest entry in Nigel's Notebook, on why it's our patriotic duty to defend Russian disinformation. Subscribe for free to get these straight to your inbox. parodypm.substack.com/p/big-burnha...
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I've just signed "IKEA, stop advertising on Rupert Murdoch's Talk Radio" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ik... @StopFundingHate
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
True evil + power = death and destruction. 🫤
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Good to see the Question Time audience includes true patriots who look like they have more balaclavas than teeth.
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Askme @askme99.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I know I've posted this many times - needs to flood the media until election day.
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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Actress Susan Sarandon being arrested earlier today for protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. One is speaking out against genocide, one is committing it. One was arrested, one was not.
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Reform’s top two Tory defectors at risk of losing their seats, poll shows inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Reform's top two Tory defectors at risk of losing their seats, poll shows
Nigel Farage's party would win fewer seats than the Conservatives in a general election, a major new YouGov survey finds
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I've just signed "IKEA, stop advertising on Rupert Murdoch's Talk Radio" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ik... @StopFundingHate
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River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚨 Reservoirs are drying up. Farmers are warning of food shortages. But at least the golf courses are green.. We need to get our priorities straight: essential public supplies, sustainable food production & healthy rivers MUST come before non-essential uses. 🔽 🔽 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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One in 12 golf clubs in England broke water extraction rules in past five years
More than 140 clubs breached licences, with a third caught taking water illegally, analysis shows – but no fines issued
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River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Government has the power to re-write the Thames water story. Now it must use it. 📢 Email the Prime Minister: use Special Administration to secure a better future for Thames Water. 👉 riveractionuk.com/email-andy-b... Read the story: heyzine.com/flip-book/bd...
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Email Andy Burnham SAR - River Action UK
Place Thames Water into Special Administration, now. Email Andy Burnham as ask him to put customers and nature first.
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River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
2/3. The Prime Minister has a choice: prop up the same failed system – or use Special Administration to create the space for real change. A chance to rebuild Thames Water to serve customers and protect our rivers – not private financial interests.
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River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
1/3. For years, Thames Water has been feeding a very greedy tiger. Billions in debt. Ageing infrastructure starved of investment. Failing pipes. Polluted rivers. But the next chapter of the story doesn't have to be with more of the same. 🧵
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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨 What are the economic risks of spreading contaminated sewage sludge on farmland? New research by eftec reveals that future sludge management policy must consider long-term protection of our soils. ⬇️Learn more Report: fidra.org.uk/download/eft... Blog: fidra.org.uk/news/eftec-r...
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New eftec research: Economic risk of contaminated biosolid applications - Fidra
This research compares the economic implications of spreading treated sewage sludge (biosolids) on UK farmland with four alternative treatment routes, focusing on microplastics, PFAS and pharmaceutica...
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River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Government and Ofwat have the power to act. We’re calling on them to use Special Administration to create the opportunity to reset Thames Water in the public interest. Want to add your voice? Email the Prime Minister 👇 riveractionuk.com/email-andy-b...
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River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🚨 Thames Water is in crisis. So what happens next? Our new paper, The Thames Water Test, explains why we’re calling on the Government and Ofwat to place Thames Water into Special Administration and what could come next 👇 riveractionuk.com/news/campaig...
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Thames Water Special Administration: Our Campaign Steps Up
River Action steps up its campaign for Thames Water Special Administration with a new report, public action and The Tiger Who Came for Our Water.
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River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🚨 STOP BIG CHICKEN CHOKING OUR RIVERS Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy has landed on Netflix, exposing the hidden costs of our obsession with cheap chicken. Here in the UK, our rivers are already paying the price. SIGN THE PETITION: bit.ly/4xhkuaz 🧵 1/2...
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Finally
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Write to your MP: Ban polluting ads. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...
actionnetwork.org
Write to your MP candidate: Ban high carbon ads
Advertising that promotes polluting, exploitative and unethical companies is toxic and wrong. Just when we most need to reduce emissions and restore nature, advertising is locking in demand for enviro...
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 08/09/2026
Spot on 🎯
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Really important from Ed Miliband. The Chief Rabbi’s position essentially means there can never be any criticism of Israeli government actions.
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Miliband defends sanctions on Israeli settlements and pushes back against chief rabbi’s criticism – UK politics live
UK foreign secretary ‘regrets’ Israel’s response to ban on trade with illegal settlements but ‘proud’ of his actions
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Cowardice versus Courage Cruelty versus Compassion Fascists versus RNLI volunteers podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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They terrorised lifeboat volunteers for saving lives
Podcast Episode · James O'Brien Daily · 18 September · 1hr 3min
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Ask your Labour MP to Pledge to Stop Rosebank. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Ask you MP to pledge to Stop Rosebank
We need as many MPs to pledge to stop this disaster oil field. Use our email tool to ask your MP to pledge their support to Stop Rosebank and ending new oil & gas.
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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 08/09/2026
Tomorrow night, Channel 4 Dispatches airs the findings of a year-long investigation into Tommy Robinson’s finances. Watch it. Then come back here. We’ve got more to show you.
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The Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Just 21% of voters now believe Brexit has been a success. The same poll found 56% want Andy Burnham to go beyond Labour’s existing red lines, while a youth mobility deal is backed by 57% and opposed by only 12%. Should Britain hold another referendum on EU membership?
News graphic showing a suited man wearing glasses seated in a wood-panelled room. Text reads: “New Brexit poll delivers a blunt message to Andy Burnham.”
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
So pleased to see @zackpolanski.bsky.social demanding the Government’s suppressed then redacted report on ecosystem collapse be published in full. People can’t prepare for what they don’t know - concealing this report is unforgivable #WildSummit
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Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full
Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
There have been so many impeachable offenses, but lying about how you were a hero on a day that 2,753 people died in NYC in the 9/11 disaster—when you were on the other side of town, safely calling local media to brag about how you now had the tallest downtown building—is such a despicable one
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Essential thread.
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Vegan FTA @veganftaofficial.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Just because we have always done something one way, doesn't mean it always has to be that way. 💔 📸 fadjrieraden (IG) | weanimals (IG) | reshajr (IG) | joannemcarthurphotography (IG) | andrewskowron (IG) | animalequality (IG) | theghostsinourmachine (IG) | Carlota Saorsa | HIDDEN
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Heroes every one. Maybe send this to the King who takes charity donation for himself instead of letting all the money go to saving lives. Charging them rent for using royal land is disgusting when they are putting their lives on the line. Almost as bad as charging the NHS for parking ambulances. 🤔😰😡
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Happy birthday to my old friend, Bernie Sanders. It's an honor to have been in the fight with him for all of these years. Bernie has more guts than any politician I know. Hell, he has more guts than just about anyone I know.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Yesterday I said my speech was late because the police warned of a threat. Now West Midlands Police confirm they gave no such advice. I don't know about you, but I don't pay my taxes to have the police point out every time I make up a bullshit story about them!
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/09/2026
Trump has found so many ways to use the presidency to enrich himself and his family that we had to narrow the list down. Here are 75 of the most staggering examples of Trump corruption in 2026. And yes, there were more. Read Ron Filipkowski’s full breakdown:
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The 75 Most Corrupt Things Trump Did in 2026
So far.
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Ann Bentley @a-bentley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big Chicken. I've signed the petition to stop it 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Stop Big Chicken Choking our Rivers
Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big ...
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martindvz.bsky.social @martindvz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Reform UK is funded by Russia, Restore bought and paid for by an American trillionaire, GB News owned by a hedge fund in Dubai. Daily Mail registered in Bermuda.
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