Marion Jones
@marionjones100.bsky.social
A fair, beautiful society for people and planet, please. Also, let’s dance! Oh, and do not obey in advance.
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US President Donald Trump was just awarded the newly created “FIFA Peace Prize.”
But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.”
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qbQiu7
But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.”
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qbQiu7
December 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
US President Donald Trump was just awarded the newly created “FIFA Peace Prize.”
But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.”
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qbQiu7
But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.”
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qbQiu7
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“To recommend thrift to the poor is both grotesque and insulting. It is like advising a man who is starving to eat less.”
- Oscar Wilde
- Oscar Wilde
December 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
“To recommend thrift to the poor is both grotesque and insulting. It is like advising a man who is starving to eat less.”
- Oscar Wilde
- Oscar Wilde
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NEW BLOGPOST
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
Today, the government has confirmed that it intends to remove the right to trial by jury in the vast majority of cases in the Crown Courts. Serious criminal allegations, carrying up to three years …
thesecretbarrister.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
NEW BLOGPOST
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
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🚨 JUST IN: tens of thousands of people will need to turn to a food bank for the very first time this winter.
We expect to provide an emergency food parcel EVERY 10 SECONDS.
We expect to provide an emergency food parcel EVERY 10 SECONDS.
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🚨 JUST IN: tens of thousands of people will need to turn to a food bank for the very first time this winter.
We expect to provide an emergency food parcel EVERY 10 SECONDS.
We expect to provide an emergency food parcel EVERY 10 SECONDS.
One of a number of good people sanctioned by the US govt with terrible personal repercussions in an effort to silence voices for humanity. #FrancescaAlbanese
Francesca Albanese UN Special Rapporteur has been sanctioned by the US government for speaking out in favour of humanity.
she can no longer use a credit card, rent a car, or open a bank account, due to the historic U.S. decision to sanction her.
she can no longer use a credit card, rent a car, or open a bank account, due to the historic U.S. decision to sanction her.
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
One of a number of good people sanctioned by the US govt with terrible personal repercussions in an effort to silence voices for humanity. #FrancescaAlbanese
It’s not the #juries, as #DavidLammy no doubt is well aware.
Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
December 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
It’s not the #juries, as #DavidLammy no doubt is well aware.
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UK Govt bends to Trump's imperialism. NHS to pay 25% more (3bn) for drugs after UK–US tariff deal.
Money will buy less, higher taxes or longer healthcare queues as Trump wants bigger profits for US companies.
Build your supply chains or be blackmailed. Whatever happened to 'take back control'?
Money will buy less, higher taxes or longer healthcare queues as Trump wants bigger profits for US companies.
Build your supply chains or be blackmailed. Whatever happened to 'take back control'?
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
UK Govt bends to Trump's imperialism. NHS to pay 25% more (3bn) for drugs after UK–US tariff deal.
Money will buy less, higher taxes or longer healthcare queues as Trump wants bigger profits for US companies.
Build your supply chains or be blackmailed. Whatever happened to 'take back control'?
Money will buy less, higher taxes or longer healthcare queues as Trump wants bigger profits for US companies.
Build your supply chains or be blackmailed. Whatever happened to 'take back control'?
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The 1178 Ranshofen Gospels give big Monday energy: three evangelists turn up to work missing key tools: no pen, wrong ink, no parchment.... only St John is prepared for the day.
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The 1178 Ranshofen Gospels give big Monday energy: three evangelists turn up to work missing key tools: no pen, wrong ink, no parchment.... only St John is prepared for the day.
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
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'We have historically high welfare spending.' No we don't.
'We have a historically high proportion of working-age people not actually working.' No we don't.
'The number of Britons emigrating is skyrocketing.' No it isn't.
'We have a historically high proportion of working-age people not actually working.' No we don't.
'The number of Britons emigrating is skyrocketing.' No it isn't.
November 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
'We have historically high welfare spending.' No we don't.
'We have a historically high proportion of working-age people not actually working.' No we don't.
'The number of Britons emigrating is skyrocketing.' No it isn't.
'We have a historically high proportion of working-age people not actually working.' No we don't.
'The number of Britons emigrating is skyrocketing.' No it isn't.
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A wedding video which has gone viral in Iran has highlighted the country’s inequality and exposed hypocrisy at the core of the ruling regime.
Leaked wedding video lays bare luxurious lives of Iran’s political elite and highlights hypocrisy of Islamic Republic
A wedding video which has gone viral in Iran has highlighted the country’s inequality and exposed hypocrisy at the core of the ruling regime.
tcnv.link
November 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A wedding video which has gone viral in Iran has highlighted the country’s inequality and exposed hypocrisy at the core of the ruling regime.
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UN says 32,000 Palestinians forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory with major assault ongoing.
‘In cold blood’: Israeli troops kill unarmed men during West Bank assault
UN says 32,000 Palestinians forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory with major assault ongoing.
bit.ly
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
UN says 32,000 Palestinians forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory with major assault ongoing.
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Time to dump plastics forever and use plastic alternatives
Here is just some alternatives www.earthday.org/are-there-al...
Here is just some alternatives www.earthday.org/are-there-al...
Are There Alternatives to Plastics? - Earth Day
Discover sustainable alternatives to plastics! Explore seaweed packaging, bioplastics, silicone, and emerging innovations that promise a cleaner future.
www.earthday.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Time to dump plastics forever and use plastic alternatives
Here is just some alternatives www.earthday.org/are-there-al...
Here is just some alternatives www.earthday.org/are-there-al...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Trump-besotted Piers Morgan on #bbcnewsnight; Victoria tells us he has a book out called Woke is Dead; he spends most of the programme bleating ‘you have to Trump credit for…’; and he makes his pitch to be BBC director general. Because let’s replace right-wing bias with populist right-wing bias.
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Trump-besotted Piers Morgan on #bbcnewsnight; Victoria tells us he has a book out called Woke is Dead; he spends most of the programme bleating ‘you have to Trump credit for…’; and he makes his pitch to be BBC director general. Because let’s replace right-wing bias with populist right-wing bias.
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
#strictly needs to ensure there are eight couples in Blackpool each season (and four-person final). Otherwise, it’s such a waste of the beautiful space! They did the right thing tonight with no dance-off but should have done it earlier too, as they have had two people drop out. And, Danny Mac! 💜
November 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#strictly needs to ensure there are eight couples in Blackpool each season (and four-person final). Otherwise, it’s such a waste of the beautiful space! They did the right thing tonight with no dance-off but should have done it earlier too, as they have had two people drop out. And, Danny Mac! 💜
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NEW: It’s takes a moment for this to really sink in.
Guardian reporting that key parts of Trump’s peace plan was drafted IN RUSSIAN first.
Guardian reporting that key parts of Trump’s peace plan was drafted IN RUSSIAN first.
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
NEW: It’s takes a moment for this to really sink in.
Guardian reporting that key parts of Trump’s peace plan was drafted IN RUSSIAN first.
Guardian reporting that key parts of Trump’s peace plan was drafted IN RUSSIAN first.
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
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This is horrific. @zackpolanski.bsky.social have you seen?
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is horrific. @zackpolanski.bsky.social have you seen?
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Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
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This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.