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CatherineParrish.bsky.social

@catherineparrish.bsky.social
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Former teacher and retail manager, now retired. European. History and nature loving leftie activist. Gardens. Hedgehogs. Foodbank volunteer. Great aunt and dog sitter. Living in the Red Wall. 🇬🇧🇪🇺

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LBC @lbc.co.uk · 13/01/2026
'It creates a sense of alienation between you and your body.' @allylouks.bsky.social shares her experience with having Grok generate sexaulized images of her.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
The Epstein Files should have been released in full 3 weeks ago, instead Donald Trump has sent his Secret Police ICE out to cause trouble. Donald Trump is one step away from insurrection, this time unlike Jan 7th he will do it using the Government's own forces.
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Dr. DaShanne Stokes @dashannestokes.com · 13/01/2026
It's been well over three weeks since the deadline set by law and they still haven't fully released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We are now 25 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files
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Libra on Fire 🔥 ⚖️ @libraonfire.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
. This is now the third week they’ve been in violation of releasing the Epstein files And nobody is in jail or being held in contempt. What are we doing next guys? Because we’re not letting this go. #Epstein #TrumpFiles .
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Lawrence @ldog562.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Ex-GOP rep claims Trump admin are 'hoping we forget' about Epstein files release. www.rawstory.com/trump-epstei...
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Ex-GOP rep claims Trump admin are 'hoping we forget' about Epstein files release
A former Republican Party representative has suggested the staggered release of Jeffrey Epstein's files is intentional as the administration are "hoping we forget" about the release.In November last y...
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thepissedoldlady.bsky.social @thepissedoldlady.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
"Pedophile perpetrators Sascha is willing to testify against include Donald J. Trump, Andy Biggs, Jim Jordan, Lindsey Graham and Clarence Thomas......." My god, it's worse than we thought. RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!
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Michelle Sichak @michellesichak.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Just a reminder, Trump's DOJ was required by LAW to release 100% of the Epstein files by December 19th. Guess what they've released so far? .6%! No wonder Trump has unleashed ICE goons in Minnesota. It makes for a great distraction.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Jesus FUCKING CHRIST
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
I do miss the Seventies. Sigh.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Two paragraphs that get to the absolute heart of what Farage is all about: money and conning people. Without the bankrolling, he’s a loser. But, if you think he’s on your side, so are you. So are we all if these murky shits buy him power.
Farage's shtick is to pose as a champion of the working man, fighting against out-of-touch elites and corrupt institutions. But this new research shows the importance of exposing Farage's foundational myth: namely, that Reform isn't a grassroots rebellion; it's a vehicle bankrolled by the financiers who crashed the economy in 2008 and the austerity-obsessed corporate vandals who have profited ever since.
 
When you expose these facts - as this Substack (and all of my work) is dedicated to doing - Farage loses support. When these stories come to people's attention, the Farage fallacy starts to make sense; it becomes palpably obvious that his agenda is dressed up as an anti-establishment crusade while being paid-for by corporate interests.
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Prompted by a "your memories on FB" thingy today to recall that eleven years ago The Times chose Nigel Farage as their "Man of The Year" for 2014 and reacted to criticism like this. A good reminder PM Farage has been a much longer and more sustained project than we often credit.
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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
He says that because unlike an unfathomable number of "christians" he READ THE FUCKING BOOK.
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
He should stop with these stupid comments, and just do his job… Oh. Wait….,
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Everyday there are more reasons why no one would want to go to the US.
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Christmas Eve in north Nottinghamshire, England. My neighbours play in a brass band, so we got our own carol concert to start the festivities. There were mince pies too! #christmascarols
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
At last, the winter solstice. I have been longing for this day for weeks. Light is returning, slowly but surely. Photo: Lime Tree Avenue, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. #wintersolstice
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
That’s a sentiment I can support!
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Disappointing to see the usual knee jerk reaction to the lifting of the 2 child cap. “You shouldn’t have children if you can’t afford it”. Can they not get their heads around the idea that circumstances can change? A breadwinner abandons ship, or suffers unexpected illness, perhaps. Shit happens.
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Dr. Peter Paul Rubens @peterpaulrubens.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Annunciation. So clean and clear, as Giovanni Bellini is wont to be. Today is his day.
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AllanJenkins21 @allanjenkins21.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
in a nutshell
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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Rutger Bregman @rutgerbregman.com · 25/11/2025
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture. They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 26/11/2025
Too many survivors of domestic abuse have nowhere safe to go. Backed by support from MOPAC, a new pilot with Women's Aid and Airbnb will offer survivors and their children free emergency accommodation for up to two weeks.
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Sir Basil @sirbasil.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
"Far­age has already changed the UK (for the worse) more than any other liv­ing politi­cian. What might the coun­try look like after a period with him in office?" Martin Wolf, today's FT
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Ben Coates @bencoates1.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
A small but significant step: Dutch national broadcaster NOS is leaving X. “The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread” over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
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NOS plaatst vanaf vandaag geen nieuwsberichten meer op X - Over NOS
De NOS en Nieuwsuur (NOS/NTR) zijn gestopt met posten op X. Het platform past niet meer bij onze visie op...
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
"Farage repeatedly... said Hitler was right and 'gas 'em', and that was frequently followed by a 'sssss'... the sound of escaping gas. "He said Farage's words had "hit hard" because his grandparents had escaped Nazi Germany and much of their family had perished in the Holocaust"
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Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Nope Farewell regular flat white. 'Functional' coffees are hitting the high street
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
"Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” What the actual hell?
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Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
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James Alexander @jmsalxdr.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Meanwhile, the likes of Chris Mason and other such British hacks would have people believe Starmer is busy trying to save his job. In fact, he’s actually just getting on with his job, and delivering positive results like this.
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
I keep saying this. No one listens.
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Eeek!!!!
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
It’s been relentless this year. So many poor animals have been terrified.
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Mike D London @mikedlondon.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Bad news for the right wing extremist 'London has fallen' crowd... London just named Best City in the World for 2026 - making it 11 consecutive years it has had that accolade, including every year that Sadiq Khan has been Mayor. Will that cheer up the saddos?
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Karma?
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Lincoln cathedral, serene on an autumn day.
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Phil Jones' body double @philsbodydouble.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Asylum seekers undergoing asylum procedures participating in the labour market will benefit the tight labour market. It also promotes their integration. Work allows people to learn the language more quickly, build a social network, and participate in society. /end
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Marged Sosban Fach 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺🇫🇷 @margedsfach.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Some very welcome good news this morning. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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NHS to take over state-of-the-art hospital from private health group in ‘windfall’
Nuffield Health to close London hospital after anticipated demand for private care fails to materialise
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Okay. It’s going to take me a while to erase that image from my brain.
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A cornered rat is at its most dangerous. Vicious retaliation incoming.
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Ramplkev @kevr.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
More please. “We’ve got to call time on racism in this country & we’ve got to put that ugly racist sentiment that’s found expression in our country back in its box & once again create a climate in this country where it is not socially acceptable to be racist.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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NHS staff bearing brunt as ‘ugly’ racism of 70s and 80s returns, says Streeting
Exclusive: Health secretary and NHS England chief warn of winter pressures and rising levels of abuse
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The online baying mob shouting "Vote Reform" after Saturday's train stabbing attack may wish to note that not a single Reform MP has turned up for the Home Secretary's statement on the incident.
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Marina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
YOUNG PEOPLE. LISTEN UP. Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people ...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business" It's £10ph FFS! Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger DO YOU SEE IT NOW? Spread far & wide. bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
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Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
You mean we’re never going to get those Brexit unicorns either? Just aspirations. I’m gutted.
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Farage, the one-trick pony.
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
It’s always valuable to be reminded that there are still lots of good people out there.
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Ridiculous kneejerk reaction to a very untypical event. One cannot legislate for the fickle finger of fate.
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Paolo Sandro @paolosandro.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
To give a bit of context as to why Northerners become apoplectic every time the Elizabeth Line is mentioned, this morning the M62 - the only motorway between Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds - was jammed up already at 6.20am
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CatherineParrish.bsky.social @catherineparrish.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
This is why we shouldn’t abuse drugs.
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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
I would love to ask the new editor of Question Time how booking Goodwin, an extreme racist who openly fosters division and civil unrest, fits into his vision of “community and shared expression”
Julian Vaccari said: "I'm thrilled to be joining Question Time at such a fascinating moment in British politics.
The show's appeal over the decades is a testament to the power and simplicity of the format. At its best, Question Time is a celebration of community and shared experience. I want people from every part of the UK and every walk of life to feel like they can take part and hear their views expressed."
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