Boudicca of Suburbia
@boudicca.bsky.social
Lover of shoes, cycling and cemeteries. Destroyer of legions.
Pinned
Forget little blue birds, from now on I am strictly flamingos 🦩 🦩 🦩
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EcoCounts in North / Central London is recruiting two trustees - one in governance mainly and one fundraising lead. reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-...
Trustee for Climate Charity, hands-on | Reach Volunteering
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December 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
EcoCounts in North / Central London is recruiting two trustees - one in governance mainly and one fundraising lead. reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-...
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Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
Telling the public that people fleeing torture and war are not the enemy is how we fight the far right.
But here’s Starmer saying the far right is right and reducing human rights is the answer. 😞
But here’s Starmer saying the far right is right and reducing human rights is the answer. 😞
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Telling the public that people fleeing torture and war are not the enemy is how we fight the far right.
But here’s Starmer saying the far right is right and reducing human rights is the answer. 😞
But here’s Starmer saying the far right is right and reducing human rights is the answer. 😞
I have questions
December 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I have questions
It’s almost like The Torygraph don’t care about facts, they just want to push an agenda 🤷♀️
Telegraph headline: Employment slumps to 14-year low
Reality: employment today is 75% vs 70.3% in 2011
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Reality: employment today is 75% vs 70.3% in 2011
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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www.telegraph.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It’s almost like The Torygraph don’t care about facts, they just want to push an agenda 🤷♀️
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Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
I’m sure these donors believe Reform is best for our country, and not at all that it’s the party that will allow them to amass the most personal wealth by whatever dubious means and to hell with everyone else.
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I’m sure these donors believe Reform is best for our country, and not at all that it’s the party that will allow them to amass the most personal wealth by whatever dubious means and to hell with everyone else.
These are not smart people. 😞
DOJ's newest recruitment ad features Judge Dredd, the comic satire about the dangers of lawless policing and authoritarian power
December 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
These are not smart people. 😞
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A small cup of tea is 568ml. Anything less than that is only fit for a dolly's tea party. Adults need proper hydration.
December 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Trump says Putin wants to end war, but also wants to keep the bit of Ukraine he’s invaded. Since he’s not winning any time soon, it’s unclear how he can force Ukraine to let him have it.
Ukraine war latest: Trump says Putin wants to end war but path to peace ‘unclear’
Ukraine war latest: Trump says Putin wants to end war but path to peace ‘unclear’
Ukraine war latest: Trump says Putin wants to end war but path to peace ‘unclear’
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Trump says Putin wants to end war, but also wants to keep the bit of Ukraine he’s invaded. Since he’s not winning any time soon, it’s unclear how he can force Ukraine to let him have it.
I’ve never prayed so hard for a poll to be true.
Polls suggest that Reform support may have peaked, perhaps because it appeals only to a very distinctive, and noisy, minority | Stephen McNair
Odd and incompetent: Reform hits a ceiling
Polls suggest that Reform support may have peaked, perhaps because it appeals only to a very distinctive, and noisy, minority
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I’ve never prayed so hard for a poll to be true.
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Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
So much stupid in one comment 🙄
November 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
So much stupid in one comment 🙄
Why aren’t people being paid enough to live on? Isn’t this just a subsidy to businesses who underpay their staff? And if so, let’s call it what is.
70% of the additional spending from removing the two-child limit will go to families who are in work. This is targeting support for low-income working households who are being priced out of a decent standard of living despite doing everything asked of them.
November 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Why aren’t people being paid enough to live on? Isn’t this just a subsidy to businesses who underpay their staff? And if so, let’s call it what is.
WTF is wrong with Labour? Has noone in the cabinet learnt anything from 1930s Germany, or what’s currently happening in the US?
Why do they want us to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?
The Government moots leaving the ECHR as a pragmatic solution to an immigration “crisis”, but is there a more sinister motive behind the push?
westenglandbylines.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
WTF is wrong with Labour? Has noone in the cabinet learnt anything from 1930s Germany, or what’s currently happening in the US?
Never thought I’d say this, but Pope Leo is taking a pretty strong stand on what are *actual* Christian values, and the Church of England should too.
Why Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity
The Church of England is grappling with what to do about followers of the far-right figure embracing faith.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Never thought I’d say this, but Pope Leo is taking a pretty strong stand on what are *actual* Christian values, and the Church of England should too.
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
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November 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Oh good. More media controlled by ever fewer men who use their power to serve their own ends at everyone else’s expense.😒
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Oh good. More media controlled by ever fewer men who use their power to serve their own ends at everyone else’s expense.😒
Rights for rich white men, no rights for the rest of us. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US says countries with DEI policies as infringing human rights
US officials say the rules will stop
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Rights for rich white men, no rights for the rest of us. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Calling Shabana Mahmood
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Calling Shabana Mahmood
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The government have opened a consultation on drastically limiting the Indefinite Leave to Remain system.
Presumably they're hoping not many people will notice that it's taking place.
So if you have views or know anyone who does, please take the opportunity to respond.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Presumably they're hoping not many people will notice that it's taking place.
So if you have views or know anyone who does, please take the opportunity to respond.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The government have opened a consultation on drastically limiting the Indefinite Leave to Remain system.
Presumably they're hoping not many people will notice that it's taking place.
So if you have views or know anyone who does, please take the opportunity to respond.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Presumably they're hoping not many people will notice that it's taking place.
So if you have views or know anyone who does, please take the opportunity to respond.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
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But if the government start taxing the likes of Starbucks & they leave, Are we seriously saying that Britain will stop drinking coffee?
£3 billion in UK sales & they don't want to pay tax?
It's time to get of the merry-go-round & use our smaller, local retailers who will pay their taxes.
£3 billion in UK sales & they don't want to pay tax?
It's time to get of the merry-go-round & use our smaller, local retailers who will pay their taxes.
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
But if the government start taxing the likes of Starbucks & they leave, Are we seriously saying that Britain will stop drinking coffee?
£3 billion in UK sales & they don't want to pay tax?
It's time to get of the merry-go-round & use our smaller, local retailers who will pay their taxes.
£3 billion in UK sales & they don't want to pay tax?
It's time to get of the merry-go-round & use our smaller, local retailers who will pay their taxes.
Got my boiler fixed today and set the heating nice and high to warm everywhere up. Now my entire house is like a furnace. I miss being cold. 😐
November 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Got my boiler fixed today and set the heating nice and high to warm everywhere up. Now my entire house is like a furnace. I miss being cold. 😐
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The UK isn’t a “soft touch” on asylum.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The UK isn’t a “soft touch” on asylum.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
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“There are not many places in the world where you can go from a council estate to becoming Mayor.
But that’s the promise of London…If you’re willing to work hard, this city will give you a helping hand, ensuring there’s no limit to what you can achieve.” — @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
But that’s the promise of London…If you’re willing to work hard, this city will give you a helping hand, ensuring there’s no limit to what you can achieve.” — @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
London proves progressive cities work. No wonder some politicians hate that, writes Sadiq Khan | LBC
We must stand up and defend our liberal, progressive, caring capital
www.lbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
“There are not many places in the world where you can go from a council estate to becoming Mayor.
But that’s the promise of London…If you’re willing to work hard, this city will give you a helping hand, ensuring there’s no limit to what you can achieve.” — @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
But that’s the promise of London…If you’re willing to work hard, this city will give you a helping hand, ensuring there’s no limit to what you can achieve.” — @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social