Heather B
@heatcb.bsky.social
Big fan of animals, sceptical of humans.
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What fresh hell is this? You think people travelling to the UK on a dinghy to claim £50 a week have tonnes of assets? Enough of this right wing rhetoric. This Government can get in the bin.
Govt minister Alex Norris is asked if the govt will take jewellery from people [fleeing war and persecution]. Norris says the govt won't be taking peoples wedding rings but they will seize assets.
November 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
What fresh hell is this? You think people travelling to the UK on a dinghy to claim £50 a week have tonnes of assets? Enough of this right wing rhetoric. This Government can get in the bin.
Get these penguins out of that hellhole. We wouldn’t put humans in a basement for 14 years so why do we think it is ok to put animals in such conditions?
Dozens of British lawmakers have called for the release of 15 penguins “trapped” at a London aquarium without access to daylight or fresh air, saying their living conditions are “utterly unacceptable.” https://cnn.it/4p3q5Nv
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Get these penguins out of that hellhole. We wouldn’t put humans in a basement for 14 years so why do we think it is ok to put animals in such conditions?
I am so gutted that the northern lights started showing up outside the Arctic Circle around the time I moved much closer to the equator.
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I am so gutted that the northern lights started showing up outside the Arctic Circle around the time I moved much closer to the equator.
Wow. The BBC could at least have bothered to spell the murder victims name correctly. www.bbc.com/news/article...
British ex-soldier arrested over killing of Kenyan woman in 2012
Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Manjiru.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Wow. The BBC could at least have bothered to spell the murder victims name correctly. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Meanwhile the person responsible for this just scored a $1 TRILLION pay package. The world is broken.
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Meanwhile the person responsible for this just scored a $1 TRILLION pay package. The world is broken.
Sharing this just in case anyone is looking for a job and wants an insight into how the other half live
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Sharing this just in case anyone is looking for a job and wants an insight into how the other half live
98% gosh she must be really popular with the people of Tanzania. I wonder why the opposition polled so badly. Oh yeah they weren’t even on the ballot papers.
Electoral commission says incumbent president won re-election with 98 percent of disputed vote.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared winner of election
Electoral commission says incumbent president won re-election with 98 percent of disputed vote.
bit.ly
November 1, 2025 at 6:03 AM
98% gosh she must be really popular with the people of Tanzania. I wonder why the opposition polled so badly. Oh yeah they weren’t even on the ballot papers.
Does anyone actually find Microsoft CoPilot useful? It seems woeful to me but maybe I am missing something? 😳
October 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Does anyone actually find Microsoft CoPilot useful? It seems woeful to me but maybe I am missing something? 😳
Reposted by Heather B
Yes, Lord of the Rings is about how you must trust the “hard men.” Just as Narnia is about an evil lion. And the New Testament tells a tale of a wimp who wouldn’t fight back. Next week on “fascists read classics,” we’ll meet tech visionary George Orwell…
October 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Yes, Lord of the Rings is about how you must trust the “hard men.” Just as Narnia is about an evil lion. And the New Testament tells a tale of a wimp who wouldn’t fight back. Next week on “fascists read classics,” we’ll meet tech visionary George Orwell…
Well Capita have such a great record I can’t see any issues arising here…
“It is essential the Cabinet Office ensures the transfer from MyCSP to Capita is a success and a reliable, speedy, and accurate service is urgently restored”
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle responds to PAC report on civil service pensions
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle responds to PAC report on civil service pensions
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
MPs warn of ‘clear risk’ over Civil Service Pension Scheme admin transfer
Public Accounts Committee says Capita may not be ready to take over scheme from December
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Well Capita have such a great record I can’t see any issues arising here…
Reposted by Heather B
Berwick Bank could kill more birds than any other windfarm on Earth, devastating colonies of Gannets, Puffins and Kittiwakes off Scotland’s coast. 🚨
We support renewables, but not at catastrophic cost to seabirds already in crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3JE...
We support renewables, but not at catastrophic cost to seabirds already in crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3JE...
Add your voice to a campaign to stop an offshore wind farm that threatens seabirds
YouTube video by RSPB
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Berwick Bank could kill more birds than any other windfarm on Earth, devastating colonies of Gannets, Puffins and Kittiwakes off Scotland’s coast. 🚨
We support renewables, but not at catastrophic cost to seabirds already in crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3JE...
We support renewables, but not at catastrophic cost to seabirds already in crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3JE...
On point
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On point
This one hits hard as it’s a loss to all those who care about the natural world. What an icon.
Jane Goodall died on Wednesday at 91 after a life spent revolutionizing the study of primates and then bringing her global fame to the cause of conservation.
Here are snapshots from her life and career.
Here are snapshots from her life and career.
Jane Goodall: A Life in Pictures
The primatologist gained scientific acclaim for her work with chimpanzees and then later used her fame to champion conservation.
nyti.ms
October 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
This one hits hard as it’s a loss to all those who care about the natural world. What an icon.
Reposted by Heather B
It’s terrible when people try and impose a particular lifestyle on you and undermine society. But enough about Danny Kruger’s opposition to abortion, same sex marriage and human rights.
Don’t let these jokers get away with it. Swipe left for the corrected version.
Don’t let these jokers get away with it. Swipe left for the corrected version.
September 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It’s terrible when people try and impose a particular lifestyle on you and undermine society. But enough about Danny Kruger’s opposition to abortion, same sex marriage and human rights.
Don’t let these jokers get away with it. Swipe left for the corrected version.
Don’t let these jokers get away with it. Swipe left for the corrected version.
Oh cool. Now they change their position. That’s really helpful.
COLUMN: Some Biden aides have regrets over Gaza, writes our foreign affairs correspondent @nahaltoosi.bsky.social.
Some are changing positions because of Trump’s approach, and a few are wrestling with whether they could have done more when in charge.
Some are changing positions because of Trump’s approach, and a few are wrestling with whether they could have done more when in charge.
Some Biden Aides are Shifting Their Tune on Israel
Some are changing positions because of Trump’s approach to Israel, and a few are wrestling with whether they could have done more when in charge.
www.politico.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Oh cool. Now they change their position. That’s really helpful.
Reposted by Heather B
Suspect this New Statesman deep dive into the Tony Blair Institute makes the case that the correct "Economist descriptor" for the TBI is now "Oracle dealership" rather than "think tank" www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
Inside the Tony Blair Institute
Who really benefits from the former PM’s tech evangelism?
www.newstatesman.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Suspect this New Statesman deep dive into the Tony Blair Institute makes the case that the correct "Economist descriptor" for the TBI is now "Oracle dealership" rather than "think tank" www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
Bravissimo alla gente Italia www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Clashes break out as Italians strike demanding action over Gaza
Tens of thousands turn out and tensions erupt around Milan's main station where 60 police are reported hurt.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Bravissimo alla gente Italia www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Heather B
Any journalist quoting this absurd, invented £234 billion number cited by Farage/Reform should make absolutely clear that it has been withdrawn by *its own authors* (the Centre for Policy Studies) after they admitted it contained several major errors (1/3)
September 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Any journalist quoting this absurd, invented £234 billion number cited by Farage/Reform should make absolutely clear that it has been withdrawn by *its own authors* (the Centre for Policy Studies) after they admitted it contained several major errors (1/3)
This is unspeakably bleak. ChatGPT has been around 5 minutes and humans already forgot how to human.
it's not just online dating lol a guy I met hiking sent me some of the weirdest most linked-in-ass texts I've ever received! sir I am a writer, don't disrespect me like that www.thecut.com/article/ai-i...
AI Is Making Online Dating Even Worse
What happens when users are inundated with machine-generated profiles and pickup lines?
www.thecut.com
September 21, 2025 at 5:08 AM
This is unspeakably bleak. ChatGPT has been around 5 minutes and humans already forgot how to human.
Reposted by Heather B
I have rarely seen such unadulterated bollocks. I loved Twitter, it was so important for my job. Then a mad megalomaniac took it over and made it so no one would see my posts unless I paid him money - and even if I did that I would be submerged in nazi hate. But yeah this is our fault.
One of the biggest mistakes left-of-center pundits and influencers made was decamping to Bluesky. They made themselves irrelevant, shrunk their audiences, and dramatically lessened the positive impact they could have on our public debate at the precise time we needed it most.
September 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I have rarely seen such unadulterated bollocks. I loved Twitter, it was so important for my job. Then a mad megalomaniac took it over and made it so no one would see my posts unless I paid him money - and even if I did that I would be submerged in nazi hate. But yeah this is our fault.
And you get the added bonus of not having to make eye contact with other humans because hey who needs to connect with their fellow humans and have a functioning society when we can have Meta AI glasses 🤓 🤦♀️
"The promise of glasses is to preserve this sense of presence that you have with other people," Mark Zuckerberg said.
Mark Zuckerberg has begun his quest to kill the smartphone | TechCrunch
"The promise of glasses is to preserve this sense of presence that you have with other people," Mark Zuckerberg said.
techcrunch.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
And you get the added bonus of not having to make eye contact with other humans because hey who needs to connect with their fellow humans and have a functioning society when we can have Meta AI glasses 🤓 🤦♀️
Reposted by Heather B
Right now, Donald Trump is at a lavish banquet at Windsor Castle, while in Gaza a genocide is unfolding.
He alone can stop the assault on Gaza City, end the aid blockade and secure the release of hostages - Keir Starmer must make that clear to him before this visit ends.
He alone can stop the assault on Gaza City, end the aid blockade and secure the release of hostages - Keir Starmer must make that clear to him before this visit ends.
September 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Right now, Donald Trump is at a lavish banquet at Windsor Castle, while in Gaza a genocide is unfolding.
He alone can stop the assault on Gaza City, end the aid blockade and secure the release of hostages - Keir Starmer must make that clear to him before this visit ends.
He alone can stop the assault on Gaza City, end the aid blockade and secure the release of hostages - Keir Starmer must make that clear to him before this visit ends.
Reposted by Heather B
I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
September 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
A Sikh woman was raped in broad daylight by the far right but I’m seeing practically zero coverage of this in the mainstream media & certainly no comment from those protesting outside hotels housing asylum seekers. It’s almost like none of this started because of female safety concerns after all
September 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
A Sikh woman was raped in broad daylight by the far right but I’m seeing practically zero coverage of this in the mainstream media & certainly no comment from those protesting outside hotels housing asylum seekers. It’s almost like none of this started because of female safety concerns after all
Why do people look at this and see it as a good thing? Unless you’re independently massively wealthy you are one nasty accident away from disability benefits. These benefits exist for a reason. You are not poor because of people being sick and needing a support structure.
ICYMI: Farage has confirmed he would cut disability benefits, & he has made Lee Anderson, who famously said he could make meals for 30p, the new Welfare Spokesperson.
https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/farage-finally-confirms-a-reform-uk-government-would-slash-spending-on-disability-benefits/
https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/farage-finally-confirms-a-reform-uk-government-would-slash-spending-on-disability-benefits/
Farage finally confirms: A Reform UK government would slash spending on disability benefits
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has finally confirmed that his party would cut support for many claimants of disability benefits if it won power at the next general election, with the cuts focusing o…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Why do people look at this and see it as a good thing? Unless you’re independently massively wealthy you are one nasty accident away from disability benefits. These benefits exist for a reason. You are not poor because of people being sick and needing a support structure.