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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · 7d

Labour must learn from Caerphilly and reconnect with its mainstream - or devastating losses like this one will become the norm. I’m backing @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social to unlock the transformative potential of the Labour Party: labourmainstream.nationbuilder.com/join

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Mainstream is the home for Labour's radical realists. For everyone who knows that to transform the country and win again in 2029, Labour must offer the country not just a programme, but a vision of ...

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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · 19d

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England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet

The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter

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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · Sep 17

BBC News - Four arrests after Trump and Epstein images projected on Windsor Castle
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Four arrests after images of Trump and Epstein projected on Windsor Castle

Police said four people remain in custody after the "stunt," which coincided with the US president's arrival in the UK.

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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · Sep 14

Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.

Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.

This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

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Covid Action UK @covidactionuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

Correct link for the excellent and interesting campaign call on Monday 8 September is bit.ly/ccseptsw

#covidactionuk

Covid Action campaign call

Let’s clear the (indoor) air!

Unsafe indoor air is a workplace health and safety issue; an access and inclusion issue. Failure to act is seriously damaging public health, the economy and education. So, what can we do? Sally Witcher, founder of Inclusive New Normal, discusses safe-indoor-air activism. Come and share ideas and opportunities.

Monday 8 September 2025 at 6pm BST
Register at https://bit.ly/ccseptsw

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · Aug 28

Traveling soon? Stay protected during the COVID-19 surge by wearing a high-quality mask in crowded or indoor spaces like an N95, KN95 or KF94. Learn more: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...

Person wearing a mask sitting by an airplane window, using a smartphone, under a notice from CDPH recommending masks to reduce respiratory virus risk.

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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · Aug 30

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Covid Action UK @covidactionuk.bsky.social · Aug 30

Clear the [Indoor] Air - Sally Witcher discusses safe-indoor-air activistm on 8 September at 6pm BST
#covidactionuk
#covidaware
#covidconscious
Register at https:/bit.ly/ccseptsw

@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · Aug 8

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#gaza
#supportpalestinians

Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza

I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.

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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · Jul 14

Trump's UK state visit was just announced for 17 September.

💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!

Let's make it absolutely massive.

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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Covid Action UK @covidactionuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

Great Campaign Call coming up with Stephen Griffin of Indie Sage. Monday, 14 July, 6pm. Online.
Register at bit.ly/julycacc
#covidactionuk
#covidaware
#convidconscious
#indiesage

@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · Jul 7

Shocking - and causing needless pain and suffering.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 7

The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.

U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread

Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.

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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · Jul 7

The UK's new trade strategy says it will continue inserting controversial corporate courts into its trade deals.

Sign the petition: Call time on corporate courts. #StopISDS

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Petition: Call time on corporate courts

The UK's new trade strategy says it will continue inserting controversial corporate courts into its trade deals. At this very moment, the government is negotiating an investment treaty with India that...

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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · Jun 29

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Pull the welfare bill and start again

The government's changes to the welfare bill do not go far enough and in fact will create a two-tier welfare system. It is clear that the law is being rushed through without proper care, consideratio...

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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Unacceptable 'Concessions' on the Disability Cuts will Permanently

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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · Jun 22

Sign the petition to Keir Starmer: Oppose Trump's war on Iran
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Petition: Keir Starmer – Oppose Trump’s war on Iran

Stop Trump Coalition

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Covid Action UK @covidactionuk.bsky.social · Jun 2

Register at: bit.ly/tflca

#covidactionuk
#covidaware
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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · May 29

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Please support, sign and share

Not in our name: Women in support of the trans+ community

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · May 29

"Unless party members, affiliated unions and MPs stand up and assert themselves to take back control of Labour, in the next period of its history we may not only lose a government. We could also lose a party"

Powerful piece by @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social
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Starmer and co are trashing Labour’s legacy. We must take back control of our party – before it’s too late | John McDonnell

Today’s government is unrecognisable from the party I joined as a young man. If we don’t act now, it might be lost for ever, says independent MP John McDonnell

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@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · May 27

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Covid Action UK @covidactionuk.bsky.social · May 26

Covid Action supporters will be demonstrating outside the enquiry on Wednesday 28 May from 12.45pm at Dorland House 121 Westbourne Terrace, W2 6BU. Join us if you can.
Share this meme widely on your socials until 2pm Wednesday.
#TraceTheMoney
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#covidaware
#covidconscious

@joan12s.bsky.social @joan12s.bsky.social · May 27

Meet Reform’s ‘regretters’: the councillors quitting just weeks into the job
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Meet Reform’s ‘regretters’: the councillors quitting just weeks into the job

Inform UK | The truth about the Reform party

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · May 16

UK-EU youth mobility scheme is essential to reverse Brexit damage and rocket launch the economy, writes Sir Sadiq Khan 👏

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UK-EU youth mobility scheme is essential to reverse Brexit damage and rocket launch the economy, writes Sir Sadiq Khan

A new UK-EU youth mobility scheme is vital to building a more dynamic, successful and prosperous London for everyone.

www.lbc.co.uk

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