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Deborah

@rowan36.bsky.social
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Love books, gardens, art, knitting. Northerner living in South London. Ex civil servant and carer. Home-bird. She/her 💚🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇪🇺

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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Love this
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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 08/10/2026
I’ve updated my books pages www.jackwallington.com/gardening-bo... to help people find them all in one place
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 08/10/2026
Stratford is one of Europe’s great regeneration success stories. It’s ready for its next chapter - European rail links. I’m proud to say I’m working with the government to deliver new cross-Channel trains from East London. The benefits would be felt far beyond our city.
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Sadiq Khan: Run international trains from Stratford instead of expanding Heathrow
With more Brits supporting increasing international rail over expanding airports, connecting Stratford to Europe is a no-brainer, writes Sadiq Khan.
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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Hey folks. In total honesty my tour is NOT selling well. I’ve sold 30 tickets in a 400 seater in Birmingham, and not much more elsewhere. If you like musical comedy, if you like standup, then please come see my show! And spread the word! The Rachel Parris Songbook tour starts in Nov! Link in bio! 🎶
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 08/10/2026
The Met’s biggest crackdown of its kind is working: phone theft in London is at its lowest level in four years. We're catching thieves, dismantling criminal networks and making it harder to profit from stolen phones. www.lbc.co.uk/article/phon...
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Phone thieves are losing their grip on London. Now we can finish the job, writes Sir Sadiq Khan | LBC
We are now winning the war on this horrible crime
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
📢 Tories have pledged to abolish Natural England & Environment Agency. A year ago I flagged both as highly exposed to political interference. They've been weakened by yrs of cuts & loss of autonomy. Abolition removes scrutiny but doesn't fix problems christinapagel.substack.com/p/abolishing...
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Abolishing our independent public bodies removes scrutiny without fixing the underlying problem
A vulnerability we highlightd a year ago is now Conservative policy
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 06/10/2026
NEWS: New York City just recorded the fewest shootings, shooting victims, and murders in recorded history through the first nine months of the year. Major crime is down 6.6% citywide, the largest year-to-date drop in 17 years, with declines in all five boroughs. 1/
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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 06/10/2026
I just received the amazing news that Grower Gatherer has been named a finalist in this year’s People’s Book Prize! It’s a book award voted for entirely by the public. Please spare a minute to vote and help spread the word about these easy edible perennials! 🥬🌱 peoplesbookprize.com/2026-books/g...
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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 05/10/2026
Our statement on the recent Green Party of England and Wales motion 'Zionism is Racism'. europeangreens.eu/news/egp-pos...
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 05/10/2026
Ofcom rules say broadcasters cannot use politicians as newsreaders, interviewers or reporters in any news programmes. So why is Nigel Farage allowed to host his own primetime show on GB News? Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action ⬇️
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Farage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain
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David Anderson @bricksilk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Letter printed in The Times today
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
My speech from the conference debate on 'Zionism is Racism’ motion
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🟡 Print Edition Jason Arday and the Story Behind the Story of the Times’ ‘Impossible Data’ The newspaper of record failed to distinguish between corrections and retractions in the work of the late Cambridge University academic, fuelling the media firestorm that engulfed him.
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Jason Arday and the Story Behind the Story of the Times’ ‘Impossible Data’
The newspaper of record failed to distinguish between corrections and retractions in the work of the late Cambridge University academic, fuelling the media firestorm that engulfed him.
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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Heard a good French Caribbean cover band play Bob Marley’s Redemption Song last night, and my immediate thought was how is it even possible to write a song so hauntingly beautiful?
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Quiet Riot @quietriotpod.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We are so proud to be welcoming a fourth baby podcast into the family! It continues our outrageous trend of getting people who know what they're talking about to talk about things of substance. Give this episode a listen and its creators the encouragement they deserve. #HDYSAPLE
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Deborah @rowan36.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Thanks for this useful thread
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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Trying to think through the learning of a week in Beijing it is to be less worried about the economics and far more about the politics globally and domestically. That I suppose is always the likely outcome of a massive productivity shock.
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Prospect paywall is down! These are all my articles, you lucky people www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/author/2821/...
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DAT Green - Prospect Magazine
The latest news, opinion and analysis for Prospect by DAT Green
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Ruth Deyermond @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This is a poor take that suggests Owen Jones doesn't know much about Russia in the 1990s, including Russia-US or wider Russia-West relations in the 1990s. By giving only one part of the story, he is repeating the Russian political elite's self-serving line that it was all the West's fault. Long 🧵
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Deborah @rowan36.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Ahh of course! Tarpaulins until you feel better?
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Deborah @rowan36.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Probably if you are unwell, just a small tidy of the garden will be enough and make you feel better without wiping you out. Hugs 💙
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Deborah @rowan36.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I am excited for you Jack! Good luck with your new venture 🌳
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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 21/09/2026
Over the years our garden has been my classroom as I’ve studied and recorded the wildlife here but it’s time for something new www.wildway.info/p/back-to-un...
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Back to university
I started my design studio part-time while studying at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh back in 2015, filling my head with an exciting new world of plants and possibility.
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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 21/09/2026
Donate to the purchase of Rothbury Estate this week and your donation will be doubled! I just contributed and @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social are almost at their goal www.wildlifetrusts.org
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Home | The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts is a federation of 47 independent wildlife conservation charities covering the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man. We manage nature reserves, help people to learn about nature and ca...
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 19/09/2026
👋 Will we see you at Lib Dem conference? Don't miss our panel tomorrow: @pimlicat.bsky.social, @lisasmartmp.bsky.social, @charliemaynard.bsky.social and Baroness Smith unpack the Lib Dems' approach to EU relations 🇪🇺✨ Full details below 👇
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 19/09/2026
After a sold-out debut in New York, the Kyiv Independent is bringing its live event series to the UK — and we couldn't be more excited to meet our London community in person. Date: Oct. 2, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Location: Kings Place, Hall One, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
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Holger Hestermeyer @hhesterm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
How is this news? billionaire oil person says uk needs to drill more and tax less, though, of course, he‘s actually in Monaco. And he would do more in the uk if the state subsidised him more. Dear BBC, that‘s like me saying the uk‘s problem is underpaid law profs. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 18/09/2026
Absolutely devastating news. This is the impact of the radical right's hate. People who are saving lives are under attack. Appalling.
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RNLI suspends Portsmouth services after volunteers abused for saving migrants
Andy Burnham earlier this month hit out at 'appalling' abuse directed at hero crews after they were labelled as traitors
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Deborah @rowan36.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Signed. Thank you for this x
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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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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
You've got just over two hours still to sign up for our first ever Democracy for Sale masterclass. The master herself, @jennacorderoy.bsky.social , will share all her secrets to making effective and successful FOI requests. Join us! (1pm UK time Thursday 17 Sept) luma.com/ndqisdyu
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Learn FOI with Democracy for Sale · Zoom · Luma
NEW! Learn FOI from the experts at Democracy for Sale Craft an effective Freedom of Information request and demand action from your council, public school, NHS…
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I'm on Westminster Hour tonight talking about the Reform donations, social mobility and other things...
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
NEW Why holding a placard is a terrorist act, while causing disruption in a balaclava is not The mess caused by ministers and the police not taking terrorism law seriously By me at @prospectmagazine.co.uk www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...

Recent events in England now reveal the practical difference between terrorists and protesters. It would seem that terrorists peacefully hold placards and get immediately arrested, while protesters wear black uniforms and balaclavas and disrupt infrastructure and do not get arrested.

How did we get into this mess? How have we placed ourselves in the position where terrorism legislation is used to detain and prosecute peaceful protesters, while those adopting the terror tactics of private armies seem to be free to do as they wish?

The reason is that for some time British politicians have not taken terrorism legislation seriously, and that ministers have got into the habit of misusing terror laws for easy targets.
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Alex Partridge @alexpartridge87.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Assisted dying vote in the Commons this afternoon an extremely rare occasion in Westminster where no-one knows what's about to happen
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Deborah @rowan36.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Morning ☕️Sounds like a tough week. Hopefully you can relax this weekend and get better. I bet the bees love that dahlia! Have a good day 🌸
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thanks to everyone who's donated. Those of us lucky enough to have grown up and to live by the sea - and so see how rough and cold it gets in the autumn and winter - realise again and again just how brave these folk must be to go out and do what they do.
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Ash Oro @ashoro.co.uk · 11/09/2026
This is now being reported widely, so a quick follow up on this morning. The Houthis now control all of the Read sea and Bab al'Mandeb coastline. This will have enormous consequences for marine traffic int he area. I expect statements from companies today regarding routing and security updates.
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Not bad for a blogger ;) (™ Reform UK)
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/09/2026
I’m delighted that Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self has been unveiled as the latest sculpture to adorn the Fourth Plinth. Known for exploring identity and representation in her work, Tschabalala Self has created a sculpture that brings a contemporary figure into the centre of Trafalgar Square.
Lady in Blue sculpture on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square - front angleLady in Blue sculpture on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square - side angle. The National Gallery is visible in the background.Lady in Blue sculpture on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square - side angle. Nelson's Column is visible in the background.Tschabalala Self in front of her sculpture 'Lady in Blue' on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square. The National Gallery is visible in the background.
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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 09/09/2026
If Miliband's comparatively mild, caveated, and strictly targeted criticism of Israeli settler actions are enough to endanger the UK Jewish community & unleash pogroms then: a) We've passed some point of no return. b) Successive UK governments have utterly failed in addressing antisemitism.
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I just signed this open letter to RNLI volunteers saying that Britain values their service. In case anyone else wants to sign act.38degrees.org.uk/act/rnli-tha...
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An open letter in support of the volunteers and staff at the RNLI
This is a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI letting them know th...
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Deborah @rowan36.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
💯Done
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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
If you feel like donating to the RNLI, here’s a link. I just have. Their minimum donation is £2: I think it might be nice for them to receive a lot of donations this week, even if they’re mostly very modest. Just so they know a lot of people out here appreciate their work. rnli.org/support-us/g...
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/09/2026
Politicians and commentators have talked London down for far too long. Today’s research from Kings College shows just how far lies about our city have spread. But Londoners know the truth and we’re fighting back.
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London has fallen? The truth is revealed in major new study
‘Protecting a shared view of reality of London is crucial – we’re all entitled to our own opinions but not our own facts,’ says Professor Bobby Duffy
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Deborah @rowan36.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today, I managed to have warcoffee in my favourite place. It has been mostly closed because of the attacks on Kyiv. I had two calm hours there researching a new topic for my letter. Surreal times we live in here. But we live.
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Bill Bryson on the RNLI in "The Road to Little Dribbling : more notes from a small island" (2015)
I had never really stopped to consider what an extraordinary thing the Royal National Lifeboat Institution is. Think about it. A troubled ship calls for help, and eight people - teachers, plumbers, the guy
who runs the pub - drop everything and put to sea, whatever the weather, asking no questions, imperilling their own lives, to try to help strangers. Is there anything more brave and noble than that? The RNLI - I looked this up later - is an organization run by volunteers, supported entirely by public donations. It maintains 233 stations around the coast of Britain and averages twenty-two call-outs per day. It saves 350 lives a year on average.
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Great thread by a historian who keeps one eye on the present even as he works on the past.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Doing another AMA. Send questions here or to ianduntmedia@gmail.com. silly, serious, anything.
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Oliver Bullough @oliverbullough.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The fact something as fundamental and superb as the RNLI is a charity is one of the most magical and strange things about Britain. You can support them here. rnli.org/support-us/g...
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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