Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 9hMildly amusing but historically inaccurate on several fronts. The desire to enter the spice market was original catalyst for British colonialism but the empire was built on other mass commodities. The lucrative spices were nutmeg, pepper, cloves & cinnamon-which are much used in British cooking. 020
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Counter speculation in the manner of Farage and as equally likely to be factual as his. “Five men, British Nationals, in black clothing and balaclavas? Did they by any chance think that the RAF base was accommodating asylum-seekers?” Let’s all calm down and wait for some facts 163
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 28/09/2026British Tamil girl becomes youngest woman grandmaster in chess history.tamilguardian.comBritish Tamil Bodhana Sivanandan becomes youngest woman grandmaster in chess history | Tamil Guardian 031
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I suppose I’m most disappointed by Timmy. I expected better. 050
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Please note, not a US Airforce base but an RAF base used by the US military. Trump already talking like he owns and controls it.theguardian.comFive arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by USCounter-terrorism police investigate whether Iran is behind suspected bomb plot after member of public calls 999 over suspicious vehicles 041
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Ryan Bridge of Raise the Colours is driving a Lamborghini whilst ranting- a car manufactured in Italy and part of the Audi group. 030
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Glad to see people turning up to sign the Reunion Jack on display in Birmingham City Council House for International Day of Birmingham Not just local artist & historic connections signing the unifying art from the discord - today they were joined by the Lord & Lady Mayor, councillors + Carl Chinn! 1658
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The four-by-seven metre flag artwork was sewn and glued by a small team led by Claire, who usually works with vintage fabrics Signatures on the art piece include a descendant of Industrial Revolution pioneer James Watt, as well as members of Birmingham reggae bands Steel Pulse & UB40 #ReunionJack🇬🇧birminghammail.co.ukCity artist against 'division' makes huge Union flag from tatty lamppost flagsAn artist has made a massive Union flag in response to flag-raising groups such as Raise the Colours 310724
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Come on down to the Council House for International Day of Birmingham, see the Re-Union Jack ♥️ #OneBrum Goldship have repurposed dozens of dirty & torn polyester flags removed from Birmingham's lamp posts to create a huge Union Jack, adorned with the names of people who have called Birmingham home 4300105
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This artwork was created over the past year by a local Birmingham artist collective who wanted to bring unty from discord by repurposing the divisive Nationalist flags into a massive Brummie Reunion Jack. Suffice it to say, the inspiration for Goldship's magnificent work has not taken it well. 55376110
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Burnham keeps talking like a town Mayor rather than a PM. Even the “drink in the stands” discussion isn’t something a PM should be involving themselves in. 130
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Low Quality Facts @lowqualityfacts.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I love Daniel Radcliffe. 884170371
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)personal-day-5562.bsky.social @personal-day-5562.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Stop Musk’s Space Base action.eko.org/a/stop-musk-... @liberalisms.bsky.social @politicaldude.bsky.social @bearlypolitics.co.ukaction.eko.orgStop Musk’s Space BaseEvery year, tens of millions of birds fly thousands of miles across North America, stopping at Pecan Island in Louisiana to rest and feed along their epic migration. Snow geese arrive in enormous floc 011
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 25/09/2026There is a proven link between “big matches” and an increase in domestic violence. Has Burnham conducted any research on the likely outcome on domestic violence incidents as a result of a lifting of the ban on drinking in the stands? 1125
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)YTSL @ytsl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Thinking about Jimmy Lai and other Hong Kong political prisoners who have been in solitary confinement for YEARS now. 😢 1127
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)thatgirlinsb @34thparallel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Protesters at the Irish Open. shitler’s international golf links and hotel Doonbeg, Ireland. Thank you, Doonbeg! 564213494652
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026“His time is up. He had his chance and he blew it with his own crippling incompetence. For the next two years the world can watch him wither away, still causing chaos, still failing, but everyone will be looking to what comes next.”chadbourn.substack.comLast Days Of TrumpThe decline and fall is now underway 82774190
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 23/09/2026New UK agency to fight disinformation from…hostile states “such as Russia.” Nothing about fighting disinformation from hostile domestic, Far Right sources such as GB News et al.theguardian.comNew UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UNPM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence 030
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)LAFAYETTE @lastudiolafayette.bsky.social · 20/09/2026 157154053920
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The horror has come to our city: ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning. As the facts emerge, I am demanding a full, independent investigation, immediate release of the body camera footage, and accountability for any ICE officer who broke the law. 358103603395
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I love this woman. If only her words could reach all human ears. A must watch till the end, Speaker-Vandana Shiva is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and antiglobalization author. #WomeninLeadership IG: @maturedgirl 22543642073
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Clear the decks! It’s TalkLikeaPirate Day. It will be plain sailing if you follow the link to be shown the ropes. Or show your true colours and give it a wide birth. You’ll be dead in the sea though. 020
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Mr Scott🖖 ❌ 👑 @1stmrscott.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Live Protest #HandsAroundKennedyCenter @sean05evans.bsky.social @bm1970.bsky.social @ltwlauren.bsky.social @pattyger.bsky.social @alphacentauri53.bsky.social @liberalisms.bsky.social @idreamofscotty.bsky.social @melindathomsen.bsky.social @newpaulux2133.bsky.social @dailykotzn.bsky.social 334
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The attacks on the RNLI are not limited to violence by “protesters” and attacks on premises, staff and volunteers. Farage has announced that Reform would make charities “aiding and abetting the invasion of our country” illegal. 142
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The result of Sweden’s election has just been announced by broadcaster SVT and it’s a win for the centre-left opposition by just 26,169 votes - 175 of 349 seats. 99% of votes counted. 24547100
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Today would’ve been my father’s 95th birthday. In search of a better life, he came to America with only $2.43 and a Korean-English dictionary. He had no friends or family here. Like many immigrants, he dreamt of the promise of what this country could offer. Each day I work to honor his memory. 922240432558
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I’ve signed petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Protect creators' rights: require AI firms to disclose training dataWe ask the Government to introduce a statutory duty requiring AI developers to disclose the copyrighted works used to train generative AI in enough detail for creators to identify use of their work, e... 042
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Lisa Smart MP @lisasmartmp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I've been pushing for stronger rules on political funding throughout my time in Westminster. Reform are proving why it is so important. buff.ly/krgNg84 097
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)SPAM (from Daniel Gamboa) @danielgamboa820.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Trump #MusicSky @1stmrscott.bsky.social @sean05evans.bsky.social @bm1970.bsky.social @ltwlauren.bsky.social @pattyger.bsky.social @alphacentauri53.bsky.social @liberalisms.bsky.social @idreamofscotty.bsky.social @melindathomsen.bsky.social @newpaulux2133.bsky.social @dailykotzn.bsky.social 197
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Started Yoga today. Teacher was French and her English sometimes inadvertently amusing. She congratulated me on “getting my leg over.” My husband would have got a good laugh out of that.static.klipy.comMan Doing a Quad StretchALT: Man Doing a Quad Stretch 070
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Damn, these satirical posts get smarter all the time. This one almost fooled me. 😂😂 052
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Pinks📨 @pinksglobal.net · 13/09/2026A border may change the laws surrounding a woman, but it does not change her humanity. Every woman, everywhere, is entitled to dignity, freedom, safety, and equality. #Pinks 5443176
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Farage thinks his cash windfall will buy his way into Number 10. He’s US-coded - it doesn’t work that way in the UK and he’s in for a shock. 1215124
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 11/09/2026“Polanski said he had lived in the constituency when he moved to London 20 years ago and that his barber was still there.”- The Guardian Polanski’s barber 👇static.klipy.comMr Bean: Funny Barber AnticsALT: Mr Bean: Funny Barber Antics 041
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Unlike you, I get my news from a reliable source.static.klipy.comBetty White as Rose Nylund: Great News Girls!ALT: Betty White as Rose Nylund: Great News Girls! 082
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I believe past behaviour shows that the Mega base will belive Trump and this bribe will improve voter turnout. Whether it is feasible or not doesn’t America have any laws preventing vote buying? 121
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)💙💙~Patty~💙💙 @pattyger.bsky.social · 09/09/2026#TacoTuesdayParties 🥳🎉🌮🌶️🎶💃🕺🎵🍹 @kurtrrichards.bsky.social @anitaschultz.bsky.social @liberalisms.bsky.social @idreamofscotty.bsky.social @melindathomsen.bsky.social @pattyger.bsky.social @crankyoldcrackpot.bsky.social @olafprettysky4fwmf.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @j1j2.bsky.social 22817
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Jay Troyer @gr8flbluejay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Criselda Vasquez, American, The New American Gothic, 2017, oil on canvas, 72 x 48 in, private collection The artist's father, portrayed in the painting, was kidnapped by ICE on 31 March 2026 201308675012
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Dr Mark | 北马克 |🍉🇦🇺🇲🇾🇹🇭 @ajaanmark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026China is very much behind the regime. In the past foreign ministers like Gareth Evans were very interested and active, but under Penny Wong all concern about human rights and the practice of public diplomacy seem minimal. She and Albanese are a disgrace in foreign affairs. 2155
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 06/09/2026How about this man? He is kicking the dark-haired woman in the black sweater when she’s on the ground. 1143
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 06/09/2026It looks like the man who committed this assault has been identified. I presume this information has been passed on to the police. 060
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Reform will get away with this too. What has happened to us? This was headline news when Mark Field did it. 040
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I’m old enough to remember when assaulting a female protester would end a career. #MarkField #Reform #Pinks 0154
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)personal-day-5562.bsky.social @personal-day-5562.bsky.social · 05/09/2026How did they manage get cameras in Reform’s offices? @reformexposed.bsky.social @antireform.bsky.social @barryhow2c.bsky.social @liberalisms.bsky.socialyoutu.beReform UK MP On Future Plans - Larry & PaulYouTube video by Larry & Paul 011
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 05/09/2026BBC News reporting highlights of the Reform Conference as though it’s business as usual. 030
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Farage was - once again - lying when he said counter terrorism police had delayed his speech because of threats. West Midlands police confirm they gave no such advice. 1111708580
Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her) @liberalisms.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Ed Davey on Farage “Reform want to turn Britain into Trump’s America. […] We cannot allow that to happen” #NeverTrump #Resist #Pinks 24823
Reposted by Amanda Jeyaretnam (she/her)Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The Lib Dems have reported Nigel Farage to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner over Verbatim’s undercover investigation 15625165