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Dr Barbara Löster

@drbarbaraloester.bsky.social
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Sociolinguist, lapsed triathlete, observer of people and other creatures, regularly ranting about politics...

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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
"Mandatory volunteering" - that says it all. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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UK charities condemn ‘immoral’ plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer
Making volunteering compulsory for refugees slammed as exploitative, bureaucratic and un-British
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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
“You see this a lot in German and British media. The far right says something and everybody starts talking about it for one week. And everyone is shocked by it, but it is making headlines. Even if you’re countering it, you’re repeating it." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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German far right setting agenda as opponents amplify its ideas, study finds
Normalisation of far-right stances likely to affect success of such parties at ballot boxes across Europe, say researchers
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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Are you worried about the plans to increase the ILR qualifying period to 10 years? Complete this short 7 minute survey created by @praxisprojects.bsky.social to make your voice heard🔊 www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJ92XKF
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Survey: changes to settlement and citizenship in the UK
If you think you'll be affected by the changes proposed by the UK government to settlement and citizenship, please tell us what you think.
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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
The heading tells you everything you need to know about the state of the education system in England. 🤦🏻‍♀️ www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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End to school rating system could play havoc with house prices, says Ofsted chief
Martyn Oliver says he knows of property values shooting up by £15,000 after schools were graded as outstanding
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21 Group @21group.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Labour MP "not disappointed if universities go bust" Why am I not surprised that Jonathan Hinder MP studied History and Politics at University of Oxford? www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
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Labour MP ‘not disappointed’ if universities go bust - Research Professional News
Jonathan Hinder’s comments that UK has too many universities branded “silly”
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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 25/04/2025
PhD Timeline xkcd.com/3081
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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
And can I just point out what is conveniently forgotten? The 'heating law' so many blame on the Greens was decided by the PREVIOUS government, lead by the CDU/CSU and SPD under Merkel. This constant Green bashing is just 🤬 www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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‘People see it as invasive’: did anti-green feeling fuel the right’s rise in Germany?
A backlash against climate initiatives appears to have resonated in conservative strongholds – and could influence future policy
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Dirk Knipphals @dirkknipphals.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Da haben die Kolleg*innen eine gute Seite eins hinbekommen. Ganz kleine Anfrage an die Union: Noch alle Tassen im Schrank? Nailed it.
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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Ich hab' gerade nachgesehen, für alle Fälle.... Es sind zwar nicht viele, aber alle meine Tassen sind da! #alletassenimschrank
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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Mann, wie kann man so rum-Trumpen und sich dann auch noch einbilden, man könne ein Land einen? Da bin ich ja noch lieber als sonst ein grüner, linker Spinner mit einem Tassendefizit.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Denying refugees citizenship simply on the grounds that they arrived here “illegally” on small boats *when there are no legal routes* for most to use takes cynicism to new heights. If Govt thinks such performative cruelty will see off Reform, they’re wrong - it’s more likely to strengthen it
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Dr Chris Smith @spyhistorian.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
In the last two academic years, 2022/2024, at least 17,600 jobs have been lost in UK Higher Education. 2024/2025 is set to be far worse. Had this been any other industry there would be outrage and gov action. As ever, young people don't count and neither do university workers. Labour doesn't care.
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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Dear UK, have you looked at Germany recently and what's happening in the run-up to the election? I know it's over there, in the EU, but it might just be worth having a peek and then having a think...
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The Tired Scientist @thetiredscientist.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
What the world gets vs What the world needs #musk #trump #hitlergruß
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 22/01/2025
Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin (Collaboration with @politicalbeauty.bsky.social )
Picture of the Tesla gigafactory in Berlin with Elon Musk projected and the words Heil Tesla
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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Sure - as the German gutter press states, only liberals/lefties could possibly interpret Musk's gesture as a Nazi salute. Yeah, right, sure - he was just waving, or maybe he slipped and tried to regain his balance. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Herr, schmeiß Hirn vom Himmel. WTAF.
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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Nothing beats the delusional over-confidence of a (less than) mediocre old white man.
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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
No, the dumb, ridiculous and wasteful Higher Ed policies *you* backed did this, you utter morons. Own your own mess. Britain - the stupid country.
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Phil Syrpis @syrpis.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
“It doesn’t make sense for universities in the same city – or the same region – to compete in terms of the courses being offered,” Behan told the BBC. I wonder - does this line of thinking apply to other businesses? How many places - in the same region - should compete for business?
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Dr Barbara Löster @drbarbaraloester.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I am almost tempted to say "that's what taking control of 'our' borders looks like" but I like cheese too much... www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...
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UK cheeses miss out on international prize after getting stuck in customs
At the World Cheese Awards in Portugal, British entries were conspicuous by their absence after failing to clear import controls
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