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Claire Harbottle

@yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social
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Yorkshire Independent Midwife based in Leeds, UK offering all aspects of maternity care to women and birthing people across the region.

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 17h
"B-but October 7th!" 🤡
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Double Down News. Way more credible than the BBC
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AJ 🦋 @andjamwar.uk · 08/10/2026
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Stunning. So the search wasn’t legal and what, the royal twat walks as a result? I’d say I smell a rat only that would be an insult to rats. This stinks.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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quiltersblock.bsky.social @quiltersblock.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The super-power of Nigel Farage ... "AbsenteeMan" meme via Stephen Fisher
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Given the age of the vast majority of “terrorists” arrested due to the ridiculous proscription of Palestine action this ticked me. Credit to Spelling Mistakes Cost Lives who don’t appear to be on here.
Image shows UK standard triangular road warning sign with two elderly persons, one holding a cane.  Rectangular sign below with black letters reading “Terrorists”. Sunlit leafy background.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Cornell Didn’t Just Fail One Woman. It Failed Everyone Watching. A lawsuit alleges a student was raped. Why do prominent universities continually let survivors down? BY RITA OMOKHA” www.elle.com/culture/care...
elle.com
Cornell’s Response to One Woman’s Case Raises Questions Far Beyond Campus
A lawsuit alleges a student was raped. Why do prominent universities continually let survivors down?
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
With trans rights under attack as never before, we need to show our support for the trans community. Will you join us? goodlawproject.org/s/d23a8a
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I stand with trans people | Good Law Project
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Healthcare is not a target: declaration on MAP website. Please sign, takes seconds. www.map.org.uk/october-camp...
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HEALTHCARE IS NOT A TARGET
Healthcare is a human right – but in Palestine, it’s under attack. Stand with Palestinian medics by taking action today.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Haaaa
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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is brilliant! And so true! 😂 💀💀💀 A Norwegian consumer protection video about the inbuilt redundancy of so many modern products and apps.
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Gwyllm Llwydd @gwyllm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 23/06/2025
Part 2
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 23/06/2025
Nine years ago the godfather of Brexit, Lord Daniel Hannan, predicted life in Brexit Britain in June 2025. Roll the tape… (VO by @gavinesler.bsky.social. Part 2 below👇)
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Lloyds bank froze The Canary’s bank account without warning or explanation. The Canary has folded. We have fascists in balaclavas and shorts on our streets while left wing journalism is being debanked and silenced. novaramedia.com/2026/07/01/l...
novaramedia.com
Lloyds Bank Blocks Account of Leftwing News Outlet the Canary
Independent leftwing media outlet the Canary has said it is unable to pay its staff after Lloyds Bank blocked access to “a substantial amount” of its money and refused to say why.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This man actually says “every man and his woman” out loud on camera. Every time I hear a racist speak the sexism is lurking right there too. They go hand in hand. And racist misogynistic women are standing with them because they lack the foresight and imagination to see what’s next. FML
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This woman is dignified, articulate and brave.
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Nate 'The Belated' Carney @inapproprinate.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
When they nuke Iran and Jesus don't come back And your son's still gay and there's no cheap gas When the vengeance of nations finally comes to port Will you be bitchin' 'bout men playin' women's sports I get weary I get nervous They hired a clown we got the whole damn circus
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The Nerd Reich
YouTube video by Jesse Welles
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
It was obvious from the start - and the media should have said so.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
They got bought
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
They got bought.
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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
41 years ago, Carl Sagan gave a clear and elegant explanation of the science behind global warming.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Leeds uni students union with a bunch of people equally excited! Not bad images for paper glasses and a shit camera phone. But mostly just watching it.
Partial eclipse of the sun taken at Leeds Uni. Not clear or particularly good but I’m happy with it!
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Poppy Leeder @poppyleeder.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Microsoft wants to build three massive AI data centres in Leeds. It’ll drain thousands of litres of water from the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop the council's final sign-off, but we need more voices. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Stop the Microsoft AI megasite in Leeds!
Microsoft want to build three huge AI data centres at Skelton Grange. It would drain the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop it - add your name to the petition.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I didn’t know who played it despite growing up with that music.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 22/07/2026
Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Leadership.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I don’t like football but I wanted Spain to win. I had some unexpected free time earlier this year and chose to visit Spain entirely due to the principled stand their government took on the fiasco trump was unleashing in Iran. The rest of the world need to catch up with Spain.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Andrew Tate appears to have been arrested for trying to steal some items of clothing for little girls by walking out of the shop wearing them.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Ha!
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Zak Avery @zakavery.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Microsoft is planning to build three massive AI data centres in Leeds. It’ll drain thousands of litres of water from the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop the council's final sign-off, but need more voices. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Stop the Microsoft AI megasite in Leeds!
Microsoft wants to build three huge AI data centres at Skelton Grange. It would drain the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop it - add your name to the petition.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Donarrhea Haaaaaa!
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Yup
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Thank you and congratulations to the BMA. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/than...
actionnetwork.org
Thank you and congratulations to the BMA
Please join us in thanking and congratulating the BMA and its members for taking such a principled stand on the vital issue of freedom of expression on Palestine in the medical profession. The IHRA d...
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It’s not just elderly people affected by this. Tech-based exclusion includes those anyone without written language skills. I receive regular requests from people trying to access midwifery care who cannot complete the complex online NHS self-referral forms. I’ve flagged this with trusts repeatedly.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
A few years ago a Whitby gull stole my ice-cream right out of my hand. I was outraged. Ever since I’ve planned to go back with an electrified ice-cream. No that’s not an extreme response. You weren’t there. It laughed. It’s mates joined in. My mates laughed at my fury and the ice-cream shop had shut
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
c.org/ZyZvM9DjvT Please sign.
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Sign the Petition
Urgent Intervention in the Case of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Leeds (UK) Thursday 9th July 6.30pm. Transdefiance against EHRC guidance.
Poster for Transdefiance protest Leeds, UK. Image has black background with trans colours running left to right across the centre. Text says “Defy the EHRC guidance defend trans rights Thursday 9th July 6.30pm Dortmund Square LS2 8RE #transdefiance” with logos of supporters and associated organisations across the bottom.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Research has consistently indicated a net gain to the host country from immigration. We don’t have a problem with migrants. We have a problem with a super-rich elite hogging and stockpiling resources and wealth.
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I don’t know how to save this so I’m reposting for future use!
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
When I was 15 a friend’s slightly older sister got pregnant, disappeared and returned some months later without her baby and very much changed. She told me the Catholic Church, which her dad was something important in, had organised her baby being removed. She cried a lot. I’ve never forgotten. 1985
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Funny how people read things very differently. I see this as an owl being harassed by an intrusive parrot. The owl is giving the same vibe women give when being bothered by men. Most of the comments saw it as cute, one even described it as being like a boy and his crush… so close, but so far away..1
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We’re doing this. Come join us if you’re near Bristol 26-28th June
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Again and again I meet women and birthing people who describe their experiences of maternity services using the language of trauma and that of survivors of sexual violence. Sara Wickham is a British research midwife, her work is fascinating. Well worth a read. www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/u...
Image shows some flowers with the text “The word tocophobia seems to imply that the woman fears the physiological journey of childbirth when actually she is concerned about the way in which she will be treated during that journey” Dr Sara Wickham
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Resist @resist.wiki · 02/06/2026
Meanwhile, down on the beach
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Claire Harbottle @yorkshiremidwife.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Haaaa!
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LisaLisa @lisalisa42.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Had to share - MSM seems to be ignoring it.
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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Leaving the ECHR, will weaken protections for all in society. That’s the end goal. Then they will usher in freeports, SEZ’s, data centres, zero hours contracts, no employment protections, state surveillance. All in the name of protecting us. When we already have protections…
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