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Judi Sutherland

@judisutherland.bsky.social
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Dual British/Irish citizen moving home to Oxfordshire. Centre Left. #FBPE Rejoiner. PhD Biochemist and former biotech manager. Poet. Querying not one but two novels.

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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 6h
🚨🚨Under-reported but strikingly radical #enlargement proposal from the @ec.europa.eu where the EU would offer unprecedented "gradual integration" into the EU SM and access to research programs for candidate countries, while their applications are being worked on. www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
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EU to offer single-market access to candidate countries
Economic benefits would be conditional and can be taken away if non-members backslide on democracy or share sensitive tech with unfriendly governments, the plan says.
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András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 14h
So, I was queue jumper then a citizen of nowhere, then I did untold damage to this country and now I learn from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Sir Andy Starmer that I'm also a revolving door
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Sailing Steve @sailingsteve.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good advice!! Make noise. It's long. Read it!
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Jonathan Bromley @bromleyj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I love it when the Daily Mail threatens me with a good time. "Most Left-wing speech by a PM since 1970s" "National Care Service" "Closer ties with EU" "voting reform that could lock Right out of power"
Front page of Daily Mail (UK) 30-Sept 2016. Headline "BURNHAM'S TRIPLE SHOCK". Subheads as described in post.
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Edwin Hayward @edwinhayward.com · 30/09/2026
The LibDems threw away a chance to differentiate themselves when they underplayed Brexit at their conference. If Labour end up calling for Rejoin before they do, that's several points of support that will drain away immediately, making the LibDems much less competitive. They could have owned it...
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Joël Reland @jreland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What's that Andy? You want to look at the different options for the UK's relationship with the EU? If only someone had set them out already... ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-...
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Dr Ella Hawkins @ellamchawk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Elizabethan playhouses were supplied by a network of tailors, merchants & craftswomen. Their names survive in records, but little is known about their lives. I’m working on new research that brings the stories of these makers & traders centre stage. Here is the project in biscuit (cookie) form. 🍪
A photograph of eight rectangular biscuits (cookies) arranged in two rows on a square white plate. The plate is framed on all sides by a trailing vine pattern in green with pops of red. The biscuits are mostly in shades of ivory, cream, yellow, and grey, with a burst of vivid red and blue in one corner of the arrangement. Moving across the top row of biscuits from left to right, the designs include: neat lines of handwritten names in an early modern parish register; a section of a hand-drawn map from 1561 featuring St Paul’s Cathedral, with street names like ‘Carter Lane’ visible in a tiny spiky font; an extract of text from a funerary monument printed in an early modern book, ending ‘So transitory is our glory’; a section of embroidery from a funeral pall featuring metallic silver armour, crossed gold keys, and two hands holding up a crown. The biscuit designs on the bottom row include: horses prancing past shopfronts on Cheapside in the mid-sixteenth century; a receipt written in early modern secretary hand, which is difficult to read; a portrait of a stern-looking women dressed in a ruff, pearls, and sober dark clothing; swirling calligraphy and dense secretary hand featuring on a will dating from 1638.
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💥 Well done everyone! We have now covered all 650 MPs in the UK - and some MPs have received over 100 emails from you! Keep getting family, colleagues, friends to send emails to their MP with this link —> www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-a...
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Let me count the days … @simoncosgrove.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Day 2433 of #Brexit: ‘Andy Burnham is expected to edge Labour closer to rejoining the EU as he prepares to address the Labour Party conference for the first time as prime minister.’ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Burnham edges Labour closer to rejoining EU
Exclusive: After Ed Miliband told the Labour conference in Liverpool that Britain’s future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next el...
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Not In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Still gathering signatures, still reaching new people, still receiving largely positive feedback and messages of support. Lots more to do of course but some meaningful activities planned. Compassionate cis women in the UK please keep signing, everyone self, please keep sharing notinourname.org.uk
Spoiler alert:
Trans women were never the issue

NION
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Europe Street News @europestreet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
‘We’ve done everything by the book’: EU citizens left in limbo after UK government strips post-Brexit residency status. Home Office faces legal action after 1,473 people living in UK before Brexit told settled status was granted in error. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... @theguardian.com
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‘We’ve done everything by the book’: EU citizens left in limbo after UK government strips post-Brexit residency status
Home Office faces legal action after 1,473 people living in UK before Brexit told settled status was granted in error
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Judi Sutherland @judisutherland.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Our house move has been going on SO LONG (since February) and is causing SO MUCH STRESS that we are ‘this close’ to abandoning the house we are buying and getting a short term rental.
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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
150,000 children have been lifted out of poverty since we scrapped the two child limit. 150,000 lives made better. 150,000 brighter futures. That’s the difference a Labour government makes. That’s hope again. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Scrapping two-child benefit cap has lifted 150,000 children out of poverty
EXCLUSIVE: Labour party chair Bridget Phillipson MP will reveal the scale of change delivered by scrapping the cap, as she warns the next election will be a choice between hope and fear.
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Kimberley Johnson @kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
But I need to smile more.
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Jeri Ryan (official account) @jerilryan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
You know what to do, gang… Share this far and wide!
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Kirsti, an architect - directly affected - on her MP not appearing to understand that protecting [only] care workers would mean forcing out vets, architects, chefs and many others (but perhaps unwittingly for most MPs + ministers who have not spotted this) bsky.app/profile/heri...
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Judi Sutherland @judisutherland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The first party to come out in favour of Rejoin will clean up at the next GE.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 25/09/2026
An MRP poll by YouGov for Best for Britain suggests Andy Burnham could win 321 seats at the next election if Labour pledged to reverse Brexit. That would leave the party five seats short of an overall majority – but still comfortably ahead of its rivals and in a position to form the largest party.
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The key to Labour winning the next general election? Pledging to rejoin the EU
Labour could significantly boost their chances of winning the next general election if they pledge to rejoin the EU, acc
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Judi Sutherland @judisutherland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Is a decade of economic misery not enough?
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Judi Sutherland @judisutherland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I’m at the stage in my international house move where I would recommend you never to do it.
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Mark Thompson @markreckons.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Just seen Danny Tommo referred to as "Captain Thugwash" and seriously, that's excellent work.
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Amy Poehler's Perfect Chef's Kiss
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Judi Sutherland @judisutherland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I am SICK of the ‘closer ties’ and ‘reset’ narrative. Why would the EU let us cherry pick? The only way to get the benefits is to APPLY TO REJOIN.
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Judi Sutherland @judisutherland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Hear me out! When you move to a new house there should be a wiring, piping and instrumentation diagram that shows you where all the electrics and plumbing are situated in the floors and walls.
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New Swedish Prime Minister, asked whether Britain should rejoin the EU: “Yes. Please. Tomorrow.” www.politico.eu/article/magd...
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‘Sweden is back’: Magdalena Andersson has big plans for Europe
In an interview with POLITICO, Sweden’s election winner reveals her unfinished business with Russia, Trump — and the far right.
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Emma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics. A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
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Judi Sutherland @judisutherland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
They all want to WIN. They don’t want to SERVE.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"ANOTHER REFORM COUNCILLOR GONE 😆 Ivor Robinson has resigned as a Dudley councillor altogether, just months after winning St James’s seat for Reform UK in May. This isn’t a defection or a switch to independent. His resignation means the seat is vacant and a by-election will follow." via Celia Leigh
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Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wey hey!! Two cheers. Hurrah! I’m almost, but not, quite, mildly excited that something might not be ruled out in a few years time. Way to go, Andy. Bold, bravely ambivalent, solidly ambiguous, resolutely vague leadership, at last. 🙄🙄🙄 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Andy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto
PM says immediate focus is on rebuilding bridges with EU as he prepares for first meeting with Ursula von der Leyen
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
So fed up with maybes, hints & innuendos. Surely it's time for plain speaking, honesty & transparency when the future of our country/economy is at stake. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Burnham refuses to rule out rejoining EU
It comes as the prime minister prepares to tell world leaders in New York that Britain is entering a new era after Brexit ‘turbulence’
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Lots of talk of growth ahead of the Budget, as if it were a baroque puzzle. Our problem is basic. It's that we no longer support the things which facilitate growth: Europe, immigration, higher education, tax simplification, policy stability. These are all choices and could stop making them anytime.
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Undertow Publications 🇨🇦 @undertow.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Making a fortification for when all hell breaks loose.
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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Most U.K.-based poets and publishers have failed to understand how Bluesky works, and have absurdly turned their backs on all the terrific readers here...
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Congressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 20/09/2026
Putting a drone launching site directly in the landing path for DCA is a stupid, dangerous, and unworkable idea. Trump clearly expects to lose a lawsuit and therefore wants to set up a pretext to argue that the arch is tied to national security. Which is obviously idiotic.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 19/09/2026
"All but four UK constituencies would support reversing Brexit and rejoining the EU, new polling has shown, as Andy Burnham seeks a 'deeper relationship' with the bloc and to win over voters." Read here: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/polit…
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Harry Rasmussen 🇨🇦 @harryrasmussen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Amra Watson @amrawatson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
That can only be a good thing. If Britain’s billionaires are losing confidence because the country won’t dance to their tune, perhaps we’re finally getting somewhere. A democracy isn’t a billionaire loyalty scheme. 👇
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 18/09/2026
TAKE ACTION🚨 Add your name to demand that Ofcom takes immediate action. Sign the petition here: bestforbritain.org/petition/farage-…
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British Electricity Tracker @mygridgb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
British electricity mix at 8am on 19th Sep 2026 🔥 Gas 13.8% Biomass 5.3% 🍃 Wind 63.8% Solar 2.1% Hydro 1.5% ⚛️ Nuclear 13.5% 🪫 Storage 0.0% 🔌 Generation 25GW ⬅️ Exports 1.9 GW 🌍Carbon intensity 74 gCO2e/kWh Carbon intensity is below the 2030 target of 100 gCO2e/kWh
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Marc Veldhoen @marcveld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
More than 1,000 children dead in Bangladesh measles outbreak Do NOT underestimate this virus! This is the consequence of delays in the vaccination programme, resulting exposures and despite an emergency vaccination campaign.
bbc.com
Bangladesh measles outbreak kills more than 1,000 children despite vaccine efforts
Until March this year, Bangladesh had made "substantial progress" towards eliminating measles.
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David Beech @davidbeech.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My god this woman's simple truth telling and refusal to be silenced for it should shame the current leadership of Labour. Total respect for her.
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Pete Fraser @petefrasermusic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In the movie version of this, after Piddington runs out of food water and money as a result of leaving the UK, the residents apply for asylum and end up housed in a military base, with HILARIOUS consequences. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans
Piddington residents voted over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
All day Piddington's womminfolk have been telling news how they will be terrified of "hundreds of young men nearby, free to come and go as they please." NOT ONE JOURNALIST has asked: "How did you cope when it was an army base? Who came and went then? Nuns?" Soon as you ask that, all becomes clear.
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
That's a lot of "fighting-age young men coming and going"...
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Judi Sutherland @judisutherland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Set up border posts and ask for passports every time they want to leave the village. Make them pay for their own police. Charge customs duty on all imports. Stop emptying their bins. Charge them to use the NHS. Make them apply for visas to work outside the village. Make THEM the foreigners.
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Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Bravery.
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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Wonderfully said, that is exactly the EU I want and will always want. It's why I despise the loathsome current state of the US, who used to be our partner and friend, but is now an adversary, which hopefully will change in November.
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Philippa East (Author) @philippaeast.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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