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Tamsin Shasha

@tamsinshasha.bsky.social
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Theatre maker, sea swimmer, passionate pro European, #Rejoiner

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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The far right will never be appeased 👇 @lisaburton.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk Immigration numbers are down: so why is the rage still rising? yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/home-af...
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Immigration numbers are down: so why is the rage still rising?
If the latest immigration and asylum figures tell us anything, it’s that the far-right will never be appeased
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 20/06/2026
It’s time to team up with our neighbours again! A growing majority now say they support rejoining the EU northeastbylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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It’s time to team up with our neighbours again!
A growing majority now say they support rejoining the EU
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Pics from today's @marchforrejoin.co.uk in London. What a great turn out! #rejoin #rejoineu
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Andrew Hesselden @andrewhesselden.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
#BrexitTheElephant is joining thousands of people in London today. Because we want to move forwards. Towards more opportunities. More cooperation. More Freedom of Movement. And a closer relationship with our European neighbours. 🇪🇺🐘 #RejoinEU #RejoinMarch
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en... @sascampaigns.bsky.social
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End the sewage pollution scandal
Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action!
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Ian Hislop, "Nigel Farage has been trying to exploit a tragedy for his own personal political gain, which is rather nauseating" "Nigel Farage did exactly what the family asked people not to do, to turn this into a divisive issue"
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 05/06/2026
Burnham: "I'm Mayor of Manchester. I know my words have consequences. All politicians do." "Those consequences were seen on the streets of Southampton and the ringleaders of that violence used exactly the same words as the leader of the Reform Party when they were orchestrating that violence."
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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End the sewage pollution scandal
Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action!
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
An example of why it's important to make your voice heard 👏👏@yorkshirebylines.co.uk Why local democracy still matters yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/why...
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Why local democracy still matters
Local councillors united across party lines to reject harmful gas drilling near Scarborough showing why local democracy remains vital
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Reform’s working-class image masks a very different economic agenda @eastangliabylines.co.uk eastangliabylines.co.uk/party-politi...
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Reform’s working-class image masks a very different economic agenda
Reform has mastered the language of working-class alienation while advancing a largely pro-market economic agenda
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Another example of #FalseBalance #Brexit #BBC
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
If you haven't read this already then you should @yorkshirebylines.co.uk What needs to happen to get the UK back into the EU?  yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/wha...
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What needs to happen to get the UK back into the EU?
Evidence suggests that Brexit has been bad for the UK and a majority of the public now agree but should we – can we – rejoin the EU?
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Let's hold the Government to its promise! No new oil & gas in our seas. Offshore drilling causes hundreds of toxic spills, deafens whales, and won't even lower our energy bills. It's time to stop letting Big Oil profit at the expense of our ocean. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop Big Oil billionaires polluting our seas for profit
The Government must keep its promise to ban new offshore oil and gas. Drilling harms marine wildlife, causes toxic spills, and won't lower our bills. Add your name to protect our ocean!
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 04/05/2026
Brexit damaged our economy and left us isolated. We asked people in Glasgow if they've benefitted from Brexit. Here are their answers ⬇️
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
This is a damning indictment of the privatisation of the water industry in UK and it's shocking that successful governments have allowed this to happen. @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @bylinesnetwork.co.uk : Our polluted rivers yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
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Our polluted rivers
Why is raw sewage being discharged so regularly into our rivers, and what are the concerns and consequences for our health?
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 18/04/2026
Our future lies with Europe. We need closer relations with the EU for our security and our economy. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/star…
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Why Does Keir Starmer Think It's Time For Closer Ties With The EU?
This week's Commons People episode explores how the prime minister risks reviving the Brexit debate.
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 11/04/2026
Letter to the editor: Brexit was supposed to be about “taking back control”. But in a more dangerous world, control may mean something else. So where does Britain turn? eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
UK and EU flags flying near the Houses of Parliament
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Migration is not a threat – it’s human experience yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/world/m... Such a good piece @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
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Migration is not a threat – it’s human experience
Migration is a human reality not a threat: hostile rhetoric causes harm, but lived experience reveals resilience dignity and contribution
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The Iran war is making everything more expensive for us, but some companies are cashing in. Don't think that's right? Sign the petition now demanding they are taxed more on their record profits to help us all with the cost of living. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ra...
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Raise taxes on companies profiteering from Iran war
Millions across the UK are already struggling just to get by. Bills are rising, wages aren’t keeping up, and families are being pushed to the brink. As the impacts of the Iran war ripple through the g...
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Very much looking forward to this on Thursday eve! Come along 👉👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Can you do me a quick favour today? ✍️ The government is finally asking if they should ban cages for hens in the UK. 🐔🐔 Lobbyists are trying to block it, so we need huge numbers to show them that the public wants this ban NOW: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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Days left to act: Ban cruel cages for hens
Right now we have a unique opportunity to stop this industrial-scale torture: The UK government has proposed ending the use of cages for hens, and they have launched an official consultation to ask th...
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir @38degrees.bsky.social you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Reform UK are hiring! yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/ref... Good spoof @suewilson91.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk @yorkshirebylines.co.uk They really are this bad 🤯😳
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Reform UK are hiring!
Any resemblance to a genuine political recruitment advert is entirely coincidental, and deeply regrettable
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Excellent article @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk Mutual free movement’ for UK and EU citizens supported by 84% of Brits, in stunning new poll yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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‘Mutual free movement’ for UK and EU citizens supported by 84% of Brits, in stunning new poll
Omnisis poll suggests opposition to free movement was based on lack of awareness and the UK government failing to enforce the rules
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Excellent piece 👇 How Europe turned the Conservative Party from political giant to intensive care patient. Labour beware. euromovescotland.org.uk/how-europe-t...
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How Europe turned the Conservative Party from political giant to intensive care patient. Labour beware. – The European Movement in Scotland
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Dag Hartley @daghartley.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Another organisation quits UK because of #Brexit - staff losing their jobs - barely reported by UK media travelweekly.co.uk/news/wttc-co...
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WTTC confirms plan to quit London head office
Entire UK staff being consulted on statutory redundancy
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Everyone should read this book by Nick Hayes So passionate and also brilliantly researched. A persuasive argument for land reform....and why Scotland gets its right! @righttoroam.bsky.social
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
What a brilliant interview @ahadley1.bsky.social for @chaosradio.bsky.social espousing the benefits of #ErasmusPlus membership "The fundamental thing about Erasmus Plus is that it's a programme for all. It is deliberately designed to attract the people who are least advantaged..." bit.ly/AHChaos
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Andrew Hadley, Centre for International Learning and Leadership (15/10/25)
Andrew Hadley, the Director at the Centre for International Learning and Leadership talks about the value of international volunteering for young people - and why it matters in the UK.
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...
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Actors of Dionysus @aodtheatre.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
We're so excited to be working on this project as Executive Directors @tamsinshasha.bsky.social and can't wait to get started and help bring to life @giuliabalsamo.bsky.social vision! Get those applications in soon everyone!
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Casting callout! Auditions are open to ALL KCL students for our 2025 Greek Play 'The Clouds'. Audition applications must be made by 20 October (audition date tbc). actorsofdionysus.com/news/the-clo... @aodtheatre.bsky.social @kingsartshums.bsky.social
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The Clouds Casting call out!
Join the Cast of The Clouds
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 26/09/2025
🔴 BREAKING: Chancellor believes allowing young people to live and work across Britain and the EU would boost the economy and reduce the need for tax rises in the budget. www.bestforbritain.org/uk_outlines_…
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Informative but scary piece @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social @grassrootsforeurope.org yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/tra... "democracy cannot be taken for granted. It requires active citizen engagement, institutional vigilance, & willingness to recognise and resist threats"
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Tracking Trump’s actions
Democracy under siege: how Trump’s authoritarian playbook threatens both US and European institutions
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
UPEND THE ESTABLISHMENT, by voting for a party composed entirely of rejects from the oldest party in the country that was in power for 14 years. 😂 Reform UK increasingly look like the Tories just ran off stage, then ran back on wearing a comedy glasses-nose-moustache disguise.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 15/09/2025
Reform UK's own "one in, one out" policy. ~AA July 2024: 4 MPs July 2024: 5 MPs March 2025: 4 MPs May 2025: 5 MPs July 2025: 4 MPs Sept 2025: 5 MPs
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 15/09/2025
I think I know what will be the sell-out toy this Christmas. ~AA
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
About time really www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lib...
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Lib Dems report BBC to OFCOM for 'giving disproportionate coverage' to Reform
The Liberal Democrats have said what many have been thinking for a while - and they've asked OFCOM to investigate the BBC.
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Love this Peter 👏👏
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Trump's civil war @timothysnyder.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p... Read his awesome book On Tyranny to recognise how a democracy becomes a tyranny & how to fight back. We need to stand against all forms of tyranny & work against this rising tide, incl Farage & his lying cronies!
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Trump's civil war
And our new birth of freedom
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
To arm ourselves against Reform’s rise to power, we need first to recognise the most vulnerable parts of our current political landscape…
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Six warnings about the rise of Farage
To arm ourselves against Reform’s rise to power, we need first to recognise the most vulnerable parts of our current political landscape
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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
🚨🌱 The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to remind the UK Govt: the arts make our lives happier & our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sp...
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Petition: Make the arts part of UK National Renewal | Campaign for the Arts
The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. The arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them.
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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Keir Starmer’s anti-immigration rhetoric isn’t just a dog whistle — it’s a foghorn to the far right. It echoes Enoch Powell & fuels hate. Last summer, a hotel housing asylum seekers was set on fire. This is the deadly cost of pandering to racism. Shame on the Prime Minister.
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Am pleased to see this reported @theguardian.com but when will journalists acknowledge the Plus in Erasmus+ It's much more than just a student exchange programme @RayK6 @bestforbritain @mikegalsworthy www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #ErasmusPlus #Opportunity #schools #youth
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The Guardian view on a new deal for travel in Europe: bring back student exchanges | Editorial
Editorial: The EU is expected to push for special youth visas as next month’s summit. Sir Keir Starmer should say yes
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Rejoining the EU would enhance Britain’s sovereignty. We’d get our seat back at the table where key decisions are taken & have a say on the single market rules that so many UK companies have to follow anyway (as it’s the world’s largest market, where we sell most of our exports).
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 09/04/2025
The food and drink industry contributes £3.8 BILLION to the Yorkshire and Humber economy. But exports are falling because of Brexit red tape. 📉 The government must break down this barrier to growth by building closer trade ties with the EU. buff.ly/spwDNur
Screenshot of a headline from the Yorkshire Post, which reads 'Yorkshire's food and drink firms 'need Government to improve EU trading relations after Brexit hit'. The headline is pasted over a blurred image of a food processing factory.
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
This “is no time for timidity” in realigning Britain with Europe says The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s EU reset: there is no time for timidity | Editorial
Editorial: The prime minister’s reluctance to make the case for realignment with Europe is costing Britain goodwill in a vital negotiation
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Tamsin Shasha @tamsinshasha.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Take 2 mins to demand that Meta stop targeting you with creepy personalised ads and content! They can't do it in the EU. Why are they allowed to do it in the UK?? Stop them! @goodlawproject.bsky.social goodlaw.social/gk0i
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Meta: this time it’s personal
Take 2 mins to write to Meta now!
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 01/03/2025
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
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