Amanda Peters
@abergirl2011.bsky.social
My current jigsaw= Kids, Wales, politics, work, West Yorkshire.
People really don't understand the concept ( and importance) of having grown ups in charge, do they? And the press in particular (then and now) seem to bitterly resent someone knowing what they're talking about , rather than spinning a load of BS to them and the public.
I have been critical of Keir Starmer over the past couple of weeks, but he was right here, despite being vilified by the press at the time.
November 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
People really don't understand the concept ( and importance) of having grown ups in charge, do they? And the press in particular (then and now) seem to bitterly resent someone knowing what they're talking about , rather than spinning a load of BS to them and the public.
Woah....wonder how many other prosecutions might be in the pipeline....? 🤞🤞🤞
The ex-Reform leader in Wales has been sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison for taking pro-Russia bribes
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
Ex-Reform UK Leader In Wales Sentenced To Ten-And-A-Half Years In Prison For Taking Russian Bribes
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for taking bribes from a pro-Russia campa...
www.politicshome.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Woah....wonder how many other prosecutions might be in the pipeline....? 🤞🤞🤞
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"State regulation should be to dignify and respect the freedom of individual choice, not deny it....For peers to seek to make it a legislative and bureaucratic bunfight is obscene."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins
Second chambers are a good idea, but they should not be able to overturn clear decisions reached by an elected body, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"State regulation should be to dignify and respect the freedom of individual choice, not deny it....For peers to seek to make it a legislative and bureaucratic bunfight is obscene."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Yep. When the s**t hits the fan you want Government run by grown ups with integrity and brains.
So be careful what you wish for. (And that includes Polanski)
So be careful what you wish for. (And that includes Polanski)
Having Johnson & Cummings in Downing Street when Covid struck was, just like Brexit, an entirely avoidable disaster caused largely by utterly appalling journalism. And now exactly the same clowns, arses & bigots with bylines are rolling out the red carpet for Farage.
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
www.thetimes.com/article/1b15...
Covid inquiry live: ‘Inexcusable’ delays under Johnson led to 23,000 deaths
Lockdowns may have been avoided if Boris Johnson’s government had acted faster, damning report finds
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Yep. When the s**t hits the fan you want Government run by grown ups with integrity and brains.
So be careful what you wish for. (And that includes Polanski)
So be careful what you wish for. (And that includes Polanski)
Reading @guyshrubsole.bsky.social 'Who Owns England?' It is brilliant, terrifying, fury inducing, and eye opening. (And I can't believe that the FoI act was only introduced in 2005?!)
Read it and weep.....
Read it and weep.....
November 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Reading @guyshrubsole.bsky.social 'Who Owns England?' It is brilliant, terrifying, fury inducing, and eye opening. (And I can't believe that the FoI act was only introduced in 2005?!)
Read it and weep.....
Read it and weep.....
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Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
Just awful....has hit many homes and businesses not normally anywhere near flooding. Devastated for friends who've been hit hard. Emergency services doing an amazing job, as always.
The latest from the Monmouthshire Beacon live blog as the River Monnow bursts its banks 👉 www.monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk/news/live-bl...
LIVE: Major incident in Monmouth as Monnow bursts its banks
All the latest developments after Monmouth is hit by devastating flood. Check and refresh the page for live updates.
www.monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Just awful....has hit many homes and businesses not normally anywhere near flooding. Devastated for friends who've been hit hard. Emergency services doing an amazing job, as always.
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
These people have zero principles or guts. If they did, they would resign and get the electorate to decide if they want them to stay. Refusing to do so is just about their self interest, political and financial. Zero respect for the voters. The very worst kind of Councillors.
The Green Party leader Zack Polanski has just announced two defections from Labour to the Welsh Greens.
Sean Morgan, former Labour leader of Caerphilly Council has joined the Greens.
Former Labour group leader on Carmarthenshire County Council Robert James has also defected.
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Sean Morgan, former Labour leader of Caerphilly Council has joined the Greens.
Former Labour group leader on Carmarthenshire County Council Robert James has also defected.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
These people have zero principles or guts. If they did, they would resign and get the electorate to decide if they want them to stay. Refusing to do so is just about their self interest, political and financial. Zero respect for the voters. The very worst kind of Councillors.
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Did you know that our Labour government are delivering the biggest boost to social housing in a generation?
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Did you know that our Labour government are delivering the biggest boost to social housing in a generation?
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
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Thank you to 2 brave women - Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger- who have been running and winning since 2018. It takes so much courage and strength and sacrifice to run for office — especially for women. As moms and as public servants, they are inspiring and the future of the Democratic party.
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Thank you to 2 brave women - Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger- who have been running and winning since 2018. It takes so much courage and strength and sacrifice to run for office — especially for women. As moms and as public servants, they are inspiring and the future of the Democratic party.
She was announcing a major change/achievement to give our kids a better education and a more hopeful future. It was a fucking stupid question designed to generate crap like this 🙄
So much of Labour’s comms is just weird and confusing at this point. Surely it’s really, really easy to decide to offer congratulations/support to a wildly popular left-wing candidate who has just pulled off a historic electoral victory
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
She was announcing a major change/achievement to give our kids a better education and a more hopeful future. It was a fucking stupid question designed to generate crap like this 🙄
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This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans.
Nero would be proud.
Nero would be proud.
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans.
Nero would be proud.
Nero would be proud.
Thanks Virginia. ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Thanks Virginia. ❤️
This was brilliant, fascinating, and terrifying. Made me feel a lot more nervous about the future. But also confirmed that @warren.senate.gov is fabulous.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins us for our ongoing series breaking down the US Constitution. We unpack everything from the Commerce Clause to the taxing and spending powers, and even a few long-forgotten quirks.
Listen now on the 99% Invisible feed 👉 https://bit.ly/3LBs5xY
Listen now on the 99% Invisible feed 👉 https://bit.ly/3LBs5xY
November 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This was brilliant, fascinating, and terrifying. Made me feel a lot more nervous about the future. But also confirmed that @warren.senate.gov is fabulous.
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Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians".
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
November 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians".
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
Good to see this. Hope the Lords Select Committee take note.
Last week Sir Tom Shakespeare had a powerful message for the Lords Select Committee on assisted dying - disabled people, like the vast majority of the public, back law change on assisted dying. It's time for a fair, safe law for dying people.
November 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Good to see this. Hope the Lords Select Committee take note.
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Hannan and Frost in the Telegraph.
Sunak in the Times.
Kwasi Kwarteng in the iPaper.
Johnson in the Mail.
Gove editing the Spectator.
Farage everywhere.
All of them shamelessly honking out their ‘Listen to me!’ garbage, as the country flails around in the unbelievable mess they’ve made.
Nauseating.
Sunak in the Times.
Kwasi Kwarteng in the iPaper.
Johnson in the Mail.
Gove editing the Spectator.
Farage everywhere.
All of them shamelessly honking out their ‘Listen to me!’ garbage, as the country flails around in the unbelievable mess they’ve made.
Nauseating.
November 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Hannan and Frost in the Telegraph.
Sunak in the Times.
Kwasi Kwarteng in the iPaper.
Johnson in the Mail.
Gove editing the Spectator.
Farage everywhere.
All of them shamelessly honking out their ‘Listen to me!’ garbage, as the country flails around in the unbelievable mess they’ve made.
Nauseating.
Sunak in the Times.
Kwasi Kwarteng in the iPaper.
Johnson in the Mail.
Gove editing the Spectator.
Farage everywhere.
All of them shamelessly honking out their ‘Listen to me!’ garbage, as the country flails around in the unbelievable mess they’ve made.
Nauseating.
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After a week of faffing around the @dailymail.co.uk have agreed to apologise. Here it is. Fingers crossed for fewer lies/smears dressed up as news in future
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
After a week of faffing around the @dailymail.co.uk have agreed to apologise. Here it is. Fingers crossed for fewer lies/smears dressed up as news in future
Well said.
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Well said.
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A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
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‼️The morning-after pill will be available free of charge on the NHS from today.
This is the biggest change to sexual health services since the 1960s and a major advance in women’s reproductive health.🧑🧑🧒
The difference a Labour Government makes 🌹
#RenewBritain #PublicHealth #SexualHealth
This is the biggest change to sexual health services since the 1960s and a major advance in women’s reproductive health.🧑🧑🧒
The difference a Labour Government makes 🌹
#RenewBritain #PublicHealth #SexualHealth
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
‼️The morning-after pill will be available free of charge on the NHS from today.
This is the biggest change to sexual health services since the 1960s and a major advance in women’s reproductive health.🧑🧑🧒
The difference a Labour Government makes 🌹
#RenewBritain #PublicHealth #SexualHealth
This is the biggest change to sexual health services since the 1960s and a major advance in women’s reproductive health.🧑🧑🧒
The difference a Labour Government makes 🌹
#RenewBritain #PublicHealth #SexualHealth
Some good news... www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England
Those in need of free emergency contraception no longer have to see their GP or attend a sexual health clinic
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Some good news... www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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“They crashed the economy, inflation went up to 11%, mortgages went through the roof, welfare spending went up £33bn, & they want to give us advice"
Keir Starmer
#PMQs
Keir Starmer
#PMQs
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“They crashed the economy, inflation went up to 11%, mortgages went through the roof, welfare spending went up £33bn, & they want to give us advice"
Keir Starmer
#PMQs
Keir Starmer
#PMQs
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complete batshit insanity
October 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
complete batshit insanity