Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 29/11/2025I remember loving Tom Stoppard plays back when I first moved to London. Then Leopoldstadt came along, which blew me away. What a loss. 121
Reposted by Karen LandlesJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 29/11/2025It's the satirists I feel sorriest for. 1121355144
Reposted by Karen LandlesIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/11/2025In a grim world, this story is a necessary source of joy and laughter. news.sky.com/story/jeremy...news.sky.comJeremy Corbyn declines to call Zarah Sultana a friend as Your Party holds first conferenceMs Sultana had previously claimed she was being "sidelined" by a "sexist boys' club" within the fledgling party. 8057386
Reposted by Karen LandlesDignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · 12/09/2025Baroness Hayman says that the law would benefit more than the 1% who may use it. "I think it would give tremendous comfort and courage to many people with terminal diseases, knowing that if the worst comes to the worst, if palliative care can't help, there is an option they could choose to take." 094
Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Incredibly happy this is through. I remember my dad’s death, even with incredible palliative care there was so much pain. @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social thank you. 010
Reposted by Karen LandlesBetsey Stevenson @betseystevenson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025I just got a notice that an academic conference for 2026 was being moved from the US to Canada because of concerns people have with entering the US. The cell phone searches and random detentions at the border are going to have long-term negative effects on the US. 11640751045
Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Just been to a celebration of Edna O’Brian and loved this quote of her as she lay not that long from death as she drank champagne: we know the enemy now, Prosecco! 010
Reposted by Karen LandlesAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 10/03/2025"I hope they will shoot down the missiles..." – Platon, 4, during a Russian attack on Ukrainian cities. His mom has Platon sleep on a sled in the entrance of their residential building to keep him safer. She has a small mattress, pillow and blanket there for him. 831947595
Reposted by Karen LandlesAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 20/02/2025"And it is vital that any deal reached brings an enduring peace, that Russia will never again try to take one square kilometer of Ukrainian land" - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. 501543268
Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 20/02/2025📚💙 I’ve just finished Cause for Alarm by Eric Ambler. An early example of the spy genre from the 30s, an engineer takes a job running an armaments business in Italy as the shadows of war wrap around the continent. With spies and fascists all around he has little choice but to respond. 160
Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 07/02/2025@trainline.bsky.social I’m trying to sort a refund but really going around in circles right now. How can you help? 120
Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Book highlights from January💙📚 A People's Tragedy -heartbreaking, human, painful and insightful with a clear message for today at the end. The Village, an excellent murder in 1940s Japan; love Anglo Saxon history; Pachinko, captivating, thought provoking, looks at racism - worth a read. 010
Reposted by Karen LandlesJim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 09/01/2025literally an attempt to subvert our democracy www.ft.com/content/dd4b...ft.comMusk examines how to oust Starmer as UK prime minister before next electionTechnology billionaire interested in building support for another political party, notably Reform UK 961249369
Reposted by Karen LandlesFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 07/01/2025UK safeguarding minister accuses Musk of endangering her life www.ft.com/content/0949466b-85a6-4f…ft.comUK safeguarding minister accuses Musk of endangering her lifeJess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandal 23381125
Reposted by Karen LandlesSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Musk supporting Tommy Robinson in UK & AfD in Germany is enthusing the most racist online users who target all minorities Musk's support of Farage does less: overt racist group are frustrated at what they see as Farage being too woke on 'remigration', ethno-nationalist rejection of all minorities 24511
Reposted by Karen LandlesSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Elon Musk, owner of X, tweeted that Home Office Minister Jess Phillips "deserves to be in prison" and labelled her a "rape genocide apologist" This is the type of radicalised content that socialises people towards violence against Ministers and MPs www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/starmer...thelondoneconomic.comStarmer urged to take action as 'out of control' Musk targets Jess PhillipsDays after calling for X posts to be "more positive", Musk has dubbed Jess Phillips a "rape genocide apologist". 1131651527
Reposted by Karen LandlesHelene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Any woman who has ever received online abuse has some understanding of what Jess Philips is now exposed to, but it is on an entirely different level. It is dangerous to her safety. Yes, it is diplomatically “delicate”. But if you do nothing it is an admission of your own impotence. A capitulation. 53936322
Reposted by Karen LandlesKevin McKenna MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk · 04/01/2025I have deleted my X/Twitter account. I urge others to do the same. It can no longer pretend to be anything other than a danger and harm to our democracy. My full statement is below: 1101195268
Reposted by Karen LandlesPeter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 31/12/2024Not every anomalous media criticism of Sadiq Khan is directly motivated by racism - eg this BBC story. But they are the housetrained edges of a deeply racist set of assumptions which sees negative stories about Khan get loads of clicks and engagement. There’s no mystery to it. 35561114
Reposted by Karen LandlesLewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 12/12/2024Sterling close to its highest value against the Euro since the Brexit referendum. Markets appear to be rewarding the prospect of long term British political stability. Not something you’ve been able to say for a while. 1082237540
Reposted by Karen LandlesTorsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Kemi’s attacking sandwiches Nigel’s going after semi-skimmed milk Labour? We’re getting homes built 821249
Reposted by Karen LandlesMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 11/12/2024The CEO of Thames Water was called to a special Gloucestershire County Council meeting to answer questions on sewage spills in Gloucestershire’s rivers, huge dividends, and sky high water bills. The CEO didn't show up. He sent representatives instead and offered no apology. What arrogance…westenglandbylines.co.ukThe stench of privatisation in our water companiesSewage spills in Gloucestershire’s rivers, and huge dividends paid while Thames Water are in debt, make reform of the water industry urgent Sewage spills in Gloucestershire’s rivers, and huge dividend... 34926359
Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 05/12/2024What I want for Christmas is for everyone to have their very own headset for travelling. 🧑🎄 030
Reposted by Karen LandlesAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Another night of protests in Georgia Yesterday,people were in the streets all day in Tbilisi and across the country,but the protests intensified again late in the evening Once more,the police used water guns and tear gas against the crowd,and tried to disperse the protest,particularly around 5-6 am 13779169
Reposted by Karen LandlesChild Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024We helped evaluate @mayorofldn.bsky.social universal primary free school meal policy. What did we learn about the effect on children, families & schools? ➕ Positive effect on health & wellbeing 💰 Improved family finances 🤝 Strengthened school communities 🟰 More to do to ensure equitable access 03019
Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 29/11/2024@kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social thank you so much for your leadership 000
Reposted by Karen LandlesSam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social · 29/11/2024A gentle reminder that Kemi Badenoch admitted hacking into a website, which is a criminal offence 632395782
Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Such a relief. A long way to go but a future of choice ahead. 000
Reposted by Karen LandlesSeán Connors @seanconnorswrites.bsky.social · 29/11/2024We humans have been intervening in the natural course of dying ever since we could. We prolong life artificially with meds & machines until the DNR, then try to balance comfort & life against pain & death until, often, pain wins. Death always triumphs. We can and we should make it beautiful. I'm for 0354
Reposted by Karen LandlesPaul Johnson @pauljohno1.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Watching it live. I am terminal and want this choice for myself and my family. Seen enough people die of cancer and suffering pain beyond drug control. The me I was died long ago. 6934
Reposted by Karen LandlesSuzy Brewster @suzybrew.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Assisted Dying and 'Coercion'. Currently, those of us who are open to the possibility that we might desire an assisted death, when the time comes, are being coerced into accepting the death we're given, no matter how awful that may be for us and our families. We're denied a choice. 041
Reposted by Karen LandlesIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Leadbeater's approach is incredibly affecting and humane. She is reading out a list of stories from people she has spoken to - currently those who committed suicide rather than leaving a disease to take its course. "Hearing these stories is not easy, but it is important that we do." 216810
Reposted by Karen LandlesIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/11/2024These stories are really harrowing. The point behind them is that even if palliative care could guarantee that we would experience no pain at the end - which it cannot - it cannot guarantee that we would experience no suffering. It cannot guarantee dignity or autonomy in death. 421514
Reposted by Karen LandlesLewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 29/11/2024David Davis: "I'm someone who has changed his mind on this. Because I'm someone who believes in the sanctity of life...but I'm also against torture." 715113
Reposted by Karen LandlesCaroline Ellis @crellis8.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Such clear and concise reasoning for the decision. Thank you Tom for being such a thoughtful and communicative MP. 021
Reposted by Karen LandlesTom Hayes MP @tomhayesmp.bsky.social · 28/11/2024I will be voting in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to legalise what has already effectively been decriminalised, extend choice, and give fairness of access. I have recorded a video which covers some of the points which have informed my decision: vimeo.com/1034191952/8... 3182
Reposted by Karen LandlesJim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 27/11/2024would like to see a venn diagram of those who 1] signed the petition calling for a second 2024 election, and also 2] raged against the very idea of a Brexit second referendum 621142233
Karen Landles @karenlandles.bsky.social · 27/11/2024In tears at this. This poor lady probably chose to go to Switzerland to die earlier than her quality of life demanded to ensure her right to choose. The right to die is also the right to life.bbc.co.ukAssisted dying: 'My stress and fear of taking my wife to Dignitas'The family of a woman who ended her life at Dignitas call for a change in the law on assisted dying. 030
Reposted by Karen LandlesMarko Attila Hoare 🇬🇧🏴🇺🇦🇬🇱🇪🇺 @markoah.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Who is really escalating the war in Ukraine? It certainly isn’t the West www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comWho is really escalating the war in Ukraine? It certainly isn’t the west | James NixeyThe policy of the US and Europe remains the same: drip-feeding resources while never giving Ukraine the chance to push Russia out, says Russia-Eurasia expert James Nixey 062
Reposted by Karen LandlesEuropean Commission @ec.europa.eu · 26/11/2024We are drowning in plastics. If business as usual continues, plastic production will triple by 2060. Yesterday, we started our participation in the final negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty to reach an agreement to tackle plastic pollution at global level. 🧵↓ 10478112
Reposted by Karen LandlesThe King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 25/11/2024To mark #DisabilityHistoryMonth2024, @kingsfundlibrary.bsky.social has launched a new online exhibition that delves into The King’s Fund’s archives to explore our work with and for disabled people over the past 80 years. Explore it now: features.kingsfund.org.uk/ordinary-lif...features.kingsfund.org.uk'An ordinary life': The King's Fund's work on services for disabled peopleThis exhibition to mark Disability History Month 2024 delves into The King's Fund's archives to explore our work with, and for, disabled people over the past 80 years. 02412
Reposted by Karen LandlesBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 25/11/2024In a survey for Farmers Weekly last year, 83 per cent of famers polled said Brexit had been worse than expected; 52 per cent supported a referendum on rejoining the EU; and 70 per cent supported rejoining the single market. inews.co.uk/opinion/an-inconvenient……buff.lyAn inconvenient truth for farmers: BrexitMany farmers feel that they have not been afforded the bounties once promised by Leave campaigners 41713300