Reposted by DameV17Graham Ward @yelobeli.bsky.social · 1hLet me see… the man who lied to his wives, lied to the Queen, lied to employers, who has dodgy unexplained liaisons with Russian oligarchs and who used a Brexit he never believed in to elbow his way into Number 10 - and he accuse Burnham of lying? 151
Reposted by DameV17Press Gazette @pressgazette.co.uk · 15hChannel 4 News foreign correspondent Secunder Kermani was briefly detained at Tel Aviv Airport and blocked from entering Israel last night, until the decision was reversed. He is there to cover the country's elections x.com/SecKermani/s... 0167
Reposted by DameV17Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 11/10/2026“I felt a great disturbance in the internet, as if millions of fascist and racist voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.”static.klipy.comObi-Wan Kenobi: A Disturbance in the ForceAlt: Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Disturbance in the Force 221551
Reposted by DameV17David Pick @davidmichaelpick.net · 11/10/2026Timing matters. I suspect more attacks on Russian data centres would likely to have a real impact on the amount of disinformation circulating in the US in the run up to the midterm elections, especially since early voting is starting. It's a strategy with a potential long term payoff for Ukraine. 318423
Reposted by DameV17📎Hope🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🪬🟦 @crickettehkm.bsky.social · 19hShare your favorite photo of President Obama. It’s fun, makes people smile and pisses off tangerine mussolini 😊 143
DameV17 @mitsouko17.bsky.social · 11/10/2026www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comFinally, a helpful intervention in the ‘overdiagnosis’ wars. But where’s the money to answer this tragedy? | John HarrisThere is much to agree with in the Fonagy review into mental health support. Without serious public funding, however, its approach won’t work, says Guardian columnist John Harris 000
Reposted by DameV17Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This is completely outrageous and disgusting. This must immediately be blocked by Congress and Trump should be impeached for this. The US is now funding Putin’s war machine as he murders civilians including children. We are lost as a country. 2073162545665
Reposted by DameV17Wyn @rp2024.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Andrew, we also fail badly on rehabilitation, maintenance of external family/social connections, support for people leaving prison and reduction of reoffending. The UK'S justice and prison service is not fit for the 21st Century, is it? 041
Reposted by DameV17Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Chief Constable of the PSNI asks Sec State to review the Parades Commission determination allowing the Drumcree parade: www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comDrumcree: Michelle O'Neill receives PSNI investigation letterThe first minister says she will "co-operate with the investigation". 11610
Reposted by DameV17Schona Jolly KC @womaninhavana.bsky.social · 09/10/2026An inspired win for Navi Pillay and international law, at a time when it, along with its institutions, are coming under sustained attack (indeed on the very day). Congratulations Navi Pillay! #nobelpeaceprize 27825
DameV17 @mitsouko17.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I’m afraid to confess I had the sheet music for this and played it on my descent recorder 010
Reposted by DameV17Twlldun @twlldun.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Astounding Badenoching. Pure, liquid Kemi. 912422
Reposted by DameV17Michael @therightarticle.bsky.social · 09/10/2026NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oc…theguardian.comNHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry findsEngland-focused review led by Prof Peter Fonagy returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system 011
Reposted by DameV17Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Really sad news. Thinking of my very talented colleagues todaybbc.co.ukBBC to cut raft of Radio 4 programmes including You and YoursThe corporation said it would be investing in a new consumer programme, while announcing more cuts. 139910
Reposted by DameV17Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 07/10/2026It was a great induction day for this year’s cohort of students. They are so impressive. I’m running a new Masters degree in digital policy @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk & really looking forward to the academic year. 0771
Reposted by DameV17JWexTheSpa @jwsidders.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Just got round to reading @samfr.bsky.social's piece on reversing Brexit. It is as good as billed. Basically, it all boils down to one thing: if EU member states want the UK inside the tent, a way will be found. But there is no way back without full and unconditional acceptance of the four freedoms.samf.substack.comThe route back into the EUBack in 2022 I wrote about the long-term prospects for undoing Brexit and made two predictions. 4429
Reposted by DameV17Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/10/2026Trump: "I could've done very bad things to Hillary Clinton. I could've done very very bad things to Joe Biden. I could've done very bad things to Barack Hussein Obama ... I can do whatever I want, if I want." 305469762762
Reposted by DameV17REwadent Evil @ewacat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026i still think this is one of the finest JKR commentaries of the era 318525
Reposted by DameV17Tony Dexter @timbleman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Bad Enoch reveals design for ‘Iron Dome’ “It’s a great design that can be used to stop drones and also draining stewed rhubarb.” said the Tory Chancellor “it’s worth every Penny of public money.” 1153
Reposted by DameV17JWexTheSpa @jwsidders.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The entire Iron Dome announcement was about Badenoch getting another fawning headline in the Tory press. That’s it, there was no more … and that’s why she was humiliated today when asked to explain it 4227
Reposted by DameV17Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 06/10/2026From Katy Brand on Insta www.instagram.com/p/DeJq9Xvo-o... 4626142
Reposted by DameV17Benedict #FBPE 🇬🇧 🇪🇺FBR💙 #NAFO #FELLAS @cosmogalaxy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026🤣🤣🤣 320151202825
Reposted by DameV17Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The Tory Bayeux Tapestry is very funny and a great skewering of most of the main characters, apart from Angela Rayner who looks absolutely iconic in every image 2949262
DameV17 @mitsouko17.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Strange approach in the bit I saw of the Tory electoral broadcast. Purports to show the quality of Tories. I can only conclude there are only these few ones and the rest are shit. 000
Reposted by DameV17Elizabeth Anne, PhD @lacksauthority.bsky.social · 05/10/2026never the wrong time for this classic 56120213573
Reposted by DameV17David Higham @oldtrotter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Paying taxes is punishment is it? Some might say it's a contribution to the infrastructure and regulations (like the rule of law) that enables you to build a successful business and, being less transactional, your contribution to society.. 2523567
Reposted by DameV17Dee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026As a child, I used to watch the Wizard Of Oz and wonder how someone could talk if they didn’t have a brain. Now that I’m older and I have social media… I wonder no longer… 592083316
DameV17 @mitsouko17.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Great read www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...theguardian.comJohn Cooper Clarke looks back: ‘Getting older sucks – it’s marginally better than being dead’The punk poet on his heroin years, dressing like Ronnie Wood, and achieving his boyhood ambition 000
Reposted by DameV17John Crace @mrjohncrace.bsky.social · 04/10/2026www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comFor Kemi, being the Nasty party is not toxic but a badge of honour | John CraceThe Tory leader says the party’s plans to cut people’s benefits are no more than ‘common sense’ 1613749
Reposted by DameV17Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026This is almost certainly true, and the UK fails women refugees in multiple ways, including by refusing safe routes to come here, wrongly rejecting asylum claims, barring family reunion & not recognising trafficking victims promptly or at all. If only Mahmood had the power to do something about thistheguardian.comNearly all women arriving on small boats have been raped, says Shabana MahmoodHome secretary warns people traffickers will exploit asylum seekers because they decide who comes to the UK 10482161
Reposted by DameV17Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Memorable Presidential Quotes In History From FDR: "The only thing we have to fear... is fear itself." From JFK: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." From our Vulgarian-In-Chief: 586103163044