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Laura @lauraontheleft.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What an amazing woman Donna Ockenden is. Shedding a tear hearing her story. Each of us can make things better where we stand. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Desert Island Discs - Donna Ockenden, midwife - BBC Sounds

Donna Ockenden, midwife, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

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For the last 50 years the richest 1% have been getting richer by more than 400%. But for the 99% then have only gotten 8% and actually since 2008 the 99% have been getting poorer. It is time for the rich to get poorer.

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milominder @milominder.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Timeless post...Starmer is absolutely smashing this, and I thank the Lord every day he's our PM.

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The Marsh Family @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

youtu.be/pvT3aQjLxdE Here's a 🎶 twist on Coldplay's thumping #VivaLaVida we're calling "Puppets on a Kremlin String?" It reflects on the grotesque media spectacle hosted by #Trump & #Vance yesterday at the White House. In solidarity with Zelensky & Ukraine. #SlavaUkraini #Dontabandonthem

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"Puppets on a Kremlin String?" - Marsh Family adaptation of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" on Trump/Vance

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milominder @milominder.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Remember how Tories and Deform banged on about a 'war on drivers', and how woke and stupid this was? Injuries down by 26%, 100 fewer deaths. #wato www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Welsh 20mph speed limit: Fall in serious casualties in first year

Ex-minister says it shows policy was the most successful road safety initiative in modern times.

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Trees For Streets @treesforstreets.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

No space for a street tree on your road? Think again! By working with your local authorities, we can find a way around most problems standing in the way of you sponsoring a tree outside your home 🌳🏡

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

There are around 10k private school kids in Edinburgh. 51 have moved to state schools in January. As I've repeatedly said the effects of VAT on fees are going to be minimal. www.thetimes.com/article/ab42...

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VAT on private school fees puts Edinburgh state schools at capacity

Majority of the capital’s 15 private schools are understood to have lost pupils, dispersed to state schools throughout the city

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

For too long we’ve tolerated shoddy roads that aren’t just a nuisance, they’re dangerous and cost families £100s in repairs. Having secured a record increase in local road repair funding, back my campaign to fix our roads 👉 forms.gle/CeZNaTptH587... hitchin.nub.news/news/local-n...

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Pothole and Road Repair Survey

Potholes and shoddy roads can cost motorists hundreds of pounds and cause disruption for days. Lots of the correspondence I receive from constituents consists of residents reporting particularly-dange...

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Laura @lauraontheleft.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Last month I met Oliver Stech when he led rehearsals & a concert I was in. We also saw him rehearse with his fabulous Boys Choir. An amazing 48hrs, I learned so much from his kind leadership. He is sorely missed, never forgotten. Be kind, tomorrow is not guaranteed ❤️ kurier.at/chronik/nied...

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Oliver Stech (41) verstorben: Ybbstal und Wiener Sängerknaben trauern

Die heimische Musikwelt trauert um Oliver Stech. Der Kapellmeister des Schubertchores der Wiener Sängerknaben ist am Montag mit 41 Jahren verstorben.

Hitchin Labour Party @hitchinlabourparty.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

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We had a busy weekend last week talking to voters on the doorstep and we'll be doing the same next weekend Hitchin Labour are also pleased to announce our candidates for Country Elections Ian Albert for Hitchin North, Indie Sunner for Hitchin South and Nigel Mason for Hitchin Rural

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Kevin Bonavia MP @kevinbonavia.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

If you’re a constituent in Datchworth, Burnham Green or Bulls Green, I’m holding an advice surgery this weekend in a village hall near you 🫵 This is a chance to discuss local issues, casework or any matters I can help with 🗣️ Please get in touch on kevin.bonavia.mp@parliament.uk to book a slot 📧

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

For too long, renters haven’t been properly protected against landlords who seek to exploit them. It’s time to put that right. Our renters rights bill 👇 🏡 Bans no-fault evictions 🏡 Protects tenants from damp/mould 🏡 Limits the rent landlords can demand in advance

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

More great conversations back out in Hitchin this afternoon! 🌹 Lots of support for recent announcements of investment in GP and hospital appointments. After years of neglect, it’s time to get the NHS working again for all who need it 🏥

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Laura @lauraontheleft.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

The day Freddie died I wore my Queen tshirt underneath my regulation white shirt and tie to school 😢 I also got thrown out the common room for playing Queen on the stereo that day. #LikedQueenEvenWhenItWasUnfashionableInThe90s 😜 #totp

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Laura @lauraontheleft.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Happy #FranzFerdinand new music day! Got this on a loop in prep for #Tramlines ☀️ 🎵 #Hooked 🤩

Trees For Streets @treesforstreets.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

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Trees do incredible things for our wellbeing and psyche 🩺🧠 Sponsor a tree outside your home to reap the health benefits of nature, including: 🌳 Lower blood pressure 🌳 Improved mental health 🌳 Healthier pregnancies 🌳 Reduced prevalence of asthma

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Laura @lauraontheleft.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

We went in June! Extraordinary place, both sad and hopeful at the same time.

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Laura @lauraontheleft.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Keep an eye out for any organisations you love and support popping up on 🦋 Then #follow and #engage, help them make the move stick 😁

Laura @lauraontheleft.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Great, we all need to follow the ones near and dear to us then, to encourage them 😁

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My dad and I tried to do Mallaig as a day trip. Found myself at Morar waiting on the return train only there was a strike 😬 No trains or buses until the next day. I now call that day “the lovely extra day that I got to spend with my dad, which I’ll wish for once he’s gone”. Embrace the adventure!

Anna Landre @annalandre.com · 07/01/2025

Bravo Jess 👏 You are an inspiration

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Do you know a UK-based wheelchair user who works in a lab and would be willing to user-test our prototype of what is believed to be the first-ever lab coat adapted for wheelchair users? Please share far & wide! Interest form: forms.office.com/e/66FhcQjqRT More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east/new...

Two photos of Anna, a young white woman using an electric wheelchair, wearing a blue lab coat that fits her well with tables and dry-lab equipment in the background. Text reads: "A team of researchers and designers led by UCL is looking for wheelchair users working in wet lab environments to user-test what is believed to be the first-ever prototype of a lab coat adapted for wheelchair users."

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Tell me, John Lewis, are you selling many of these 👇 to Scottish households? 🤔 😆

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Lucky you!!! Make sure you visit the Bakehouse when you get there 😁 www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_R...

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Been reading my new Christmas book 😋

Trees For Streets @treesforstreets.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

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Do you have a favourite spot in your local park? Could it be enhanced with a tree? 🌳🌲 Our work with local authorities means you can sponsor a tree in your local park, as well as outside your home! Start 2025 with a treat for your whole community to enjoy 👉 sponsor.treesforstreets.org/start

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Trees For Streets @treesforstreets.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Are you already missing your Christmas tree? 🎄 By sponsoring a tree outside your home, you can have your own tree to admire all year round! Apply today for your very own street tree 👉 sponsor.treesforstreets.org/start

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Laura @lauraontheleft.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I’m determined to post hope this year. I believe inequality is the root of most of the problems we face. I’m hopeful that this govt takes the bold steps to redress the balance. That’s what change means to me. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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FTSE 100 bosses make more money in 2025 by noon today than average worker in a year

Bosses to hit milestone on third working day of 2025 with median hourly pay of £1,298, says High Pay Centre

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Laura @lauraontheleft.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Yep. That, and anything Laura Kuensberg is about to talk about on Sunday mornings.