Cathy Glynn-Davies
@parvaest.bsky.social
Sussex based. Granny, mum, Labour Councillor. Interested in clean streets, the Arts, environment, science, people, poetry, music, written and spoken word. Community is where it all begins. Worried. Needs to do more laughing 🥺 Entertain me.
Pinned
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![Andy Field, 61, an NHS doctor who said he
knew Farage well because they took the
same train to school, has similarly clear
memories.
"When I became a prefect, he [Farage] said,
Tll show you how to do it,' claimed Field,.
"He took me for a walk up to the lower
school playground, where all the children
from about nine years old to 12 would be.
And he singled out, completely at random, a
kid of Asian extraction, and just put him in
detention for no reason whatsoever. I was
flabbergasted, absolutely stunned. I was just
disgusted, really. No rhyme or reason, just
purely based on the colour of his skin.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5mqpgxjffcckasqv7h6g7itu/bafkreifwa2hlzevsllsekm44ne6yprkgrfhwryxxclupy3cz2qqj42sxma@jpeg)
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The men who raised the flags
Nigel Farage says this summer’s movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. That’s not what we found
Brilliant work from @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social and @manchestermill.bsky.social
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/the-men-who-...
Nigel Farage says this summer’s movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. That’s not what we found
Brilliant work from @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social and @manchestermill.bsky.social
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/the-men-who-...
The men who raised the flags
Nigel Farage says this summer’s movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. That’s not what we found
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The men who raised the flags
Nigel Farage says this summer’s movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. That’s not what we found
Brilliant work from @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social and @manchestermill.bsky.social
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/the-men-who-...
Nigel Farage says this summer’s movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. That’s not what we found
Brilliant work from @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social and @manchestermill.bsky.social
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/the-men-who-...
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Reuters reporting on what we already know - that Reform is accepting crypto donations.
As a former anti-corruption specialist, let me be clear. Crypto should be nowhere near UK politics.
The risks around anonymity, tracing ownership & manipulation of instruments are all good reason to act.
As a former anti-corruption specialist, let me be clear. Crypto should be nowhere near UK politics.
The risks around anonymity, tracing ownership & manipulation of instruments are all good reason to act.
New: Farage confirms my scoop for @theobserveruk.bsky.social from two weeks ago, that Reform has started to receive crypto donations
He told Reuters that Reform UK had already received "a couple" of donations in the form of crypto assets, without giving further details
He told Reuters that Reform UK had already received "a couple" of donations in the form of crypto assets, without giving further details
October 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Reuters reporting on what we already know - that Reform is accepting crypto donations.
As a former anti-corruption specialist, let me be clear. Crypto should be nowhere near UK politics.
The risks around anonymity, tracing ownership & manipulation of instruments are all good reason to act.
As a former anti-corruption specialist, let me be clear. Crypto should be nowhere near UK politics.
The risks around anonymity, tracing ownership & manipulation of instruments are all good reason to act.
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Camille Pissarro played a major role in developing impressionism, and was father figure to many impressionist artists. But, like many others, he sold little during his lifetime. Here’s his View of Studio, Éragny, Pear Trees in Bloom ■ Rue Saint-Honoré, Afternoon Rain (1890s)
October 17, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Camille Pissarro played a major role in developing impressionism, and was father figure to many impressionist artists. But, like many others, he sold little during his lifetime. Here’s his View of Studio, Éragny, Pear Trees in Bloom ■ Rue Saint-Honoré, Afternoon Rain (1890s)
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I don't even know how to shout loud enough about what a bad sign this is.
‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers
‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers
Staff are being advised to travel in mixed groups and carry panic alarms as incidents of intimidation spread
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I don't even know how to shout loud enough about what a bad sign this is.
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This is another reason why the Best Start Family Hubs / Best Start website will be so important when fully up & running: as a source of trusted, reliable information.
The Government kicks off a new campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of unreliable advice & false expectations.
The Government kicks off a new campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of unreliable advice & false expectations.
Parents supported to navigate early years misinformation online
Government kicks off a new national campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of sometimes unreliable advice and false expectations online.
www.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is another reason why the Best Start Family Hubs / Best Start website will be so important when fully up & running: as a source of trusted, reliable information.
The Government kicks off a new campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of unreliable advice & false expectations.
The Government kicks off a new campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of unreliable advice & false expectations.
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The UK's largest solar farm has today been approved by the government.
Tillbridge Solar Project in Lincolnshire has potential for up to 500MW of energy - equivalent for 300,000 homes.
I believe it's the 13th approval by this government for major solar and wind projects.
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Tillbridge Solar Project in Lincolnshire has potential for up to 500MW of energy - equivalent for 300,000 homes.
I believe it's the 13th approval by this government for major solar and wind projects.
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Tillbridge Solar Project development consent decision announced
The Tillbridge Solar Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
www.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The UK's largest solar farm has today been approved by the government.
Tillbridge Solar Project in Lincolnshire has potential for up to 500MW of energy - equivalent for 300,000 homes.
I believe it's the 13th approval by this government for major solar and wind projects.
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Tillbridge Solar Project in Lincolnshire has potential for up to 500MW of energy - equivalent for 300,000 homes.
I believe it's the 13th approval by this government for major solar and wind projects.
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The presence of 26 bishops from one denomination of one religion, having the automatic right to sit, speak, and vote in our Parliament, is unfair, unjustified, and unpopular. (FYI: The only other sovereign state that puts clerics in Parliament is the Islamic Republic of Iran.)
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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"Lots done. Lots more to do."
As Parliament is set to return tomorrow, here is a video the Labour government have put out to show us some of the things they have achieved in the first year.
And it's a LOOOOOOONG list.
As Parliament is set to return tomorrow, here is a video the Labour government have put out to show us some of the things they have achieved in the first year.
And it's a LOOOOOOONG list.
October 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
"Lots done. Lots more to do."
As Parliament is set to return tomorrow, here is a video the Labour government have put out to show us some of the things they have achieved in the first year.
And it's a LOOOOOOONG list.
As Parliament is set to return tomorrow, here is a video the Labour government have put out to show us some of the things they have achieved in the first year.
And it's a LOOOOOOONG list.
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Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister tells us all about New Towns - what they are, what is being done, what will they be like - in just 3 and a half minutes!
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Everything you need to know about the government’s New Towns programme | Darren Explains
YouTube video by 10 Downing Street
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October 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister tells us all about New Towns - what they are, what is being done, what will they be like - in just 3 and a half minutes!
youtu.be/bT_PfTU0nuU?...
youtu.be/bT_PfTU0nuU?...
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that immaculate vetting process strikes again
Two Reform councillors suspended in conduct probe
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Two Northumberland Reform councillors suspended
Councillors Nicole Brooke and Patrick Lambert have the whip suspended pending a party investigation.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
that immaculate vetting process strikes again
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Is there a reason I ask that the Times are using a picture of asylum seekers in a boat to describe rules for migrants who came on legal routes such as skilled worker visas for doctors?
Tough new conditions to be imposed on migrants who want to settle in the UK will not apply to more than a million people who arrived in the UK under the post-Brexit immigration surge
Labour’s tough new rules will not apply to migrants already in UK
www.thetimes.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Is there a reason I ask that the Times are using a picture of asylum seekers in a boat to describe rules for migrants who came on legal routes such as skilled worker visas for doctors?
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Steve Reed, the Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government, taking time in his conference speech to thank Angela Rayner for all her work in the role before him.
"Angela, you are a true working class hero."
"Angela, you are a true working class hero."
September 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Steve Reed, the Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government, taking time in his conference speech to thank Angela Rayner for all her work in the role before him.
"Angela, you are a true working class hero."
"Angela, you are a true working class hero."
The devil is in the detail! #Picasso
Plate (folio 18) from the illustrated book Élégie d'Ihpétonga
https://botfrens.com/collections/111/contents/1142247
https://botfrens.com/collections/111/contents/1142247
September 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The devil is in the detail! #Picasso
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This leaflet was enclosed inside my Labour conference pass envelope. Coincidence? I think not #globalconspiracy
September 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This leaflet was enclosed inside my Labour conference pass envelope. Coincidence? I think not #globalconspiracy
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Have very belatedly left twitter for good.
Naively thought I was still fighting the occasional worthwhile fight but nope.
It's a cesspit and nobody should be on it.
People saying that months ago were absolutely right.
Last "quote tweet" from Harry says it all
Naively thought I was still fighting the occasional worthwhile fight but nope.
It's a cesspit and nobody should be on it.
People saying that months ago were absolutely right.
Last "quote tweet" from Harry says it all
September 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Have very belatedly left twitter for good.
Naively thought I was still fighting the occasional worthwhile fight but nope.
It's a cesspit and nobody should be on it.
People saying that months ago were absolutely right.
Last "quote tweet" from Harry says it all
Naively thought I was still fighting the occasional worthwhile fight but nope.
It's a cesspit and nobody should be on it.
People saying that months ago were absolutely right.
Last "quote tweet" from Harry says it all
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In 1945, artist NC Wyeth was killed when hit by a train at a railway crossing. His stricken son Andrew’s tribute/farewell to him was this enigmatic ‘Winter 1946’, set over the hill from where the accident occurred, and showing himself as a young man running, erratically
September 28, 2025 at 6:40 AM
In 1945, artist NC Wyeth was killed when hit by a train at a railway crossing. His stricken son Andrew’s tribute/farewell to him was this enigmatic ‘Winter 1946’, set over the hill from where the accident occurred, and showing himself as a young man running, erratically
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Anthony Albanese, "Working together to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and build something better"
"By recognising the state of Palestine as a step towards a two state solution"
"It is so essential for Israelis and Palestinians to live in lasting secure peace"
"By recognising the state of Palestine as a step towards a two state solution"
"It is so essential for Israelis and Palestinians to live in lasting secure peace"
September 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Anthony Albanese, "Working together to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and build something better"
"By recognising the state of Palestine as a step towards a two state solution"
"It is so essential for Israelis and Palestinians to live in lasting secure peace"
"By recognising the state of Palestine as a step towards a two state solution"
"It is so essential for Israelis and Palestinians to live in lasting secure peace"
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Labour restores whip to two more child benefit cap rebels
Labour restores whip to two more child benefit cap rebels
John McDonnell and Apsana Begum were among last still suspended for July 2024 rebellion
Labour has restored the party whip to the former shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, and the Poplar and Limehouse MP Apsana Begum, 14 months after they lost it for rebelling over the two-child benefit cap, the Guardian understands.
The pair had the whip reinstated after a conversation on Friday with Jonathan Reynolds, who became Labour’s chief whip in a reshuffle earlier this month. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Labour restores whip to two more child benefit cap rebels
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A mass walkout of the UN General Assembly as Netanyahu prepares to speak.
September 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A mass walkout of the UN General Assembly as Netanyahu prepares to speak.
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Hey, neat
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www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Irish ‘House of Guinness’ becomes first Netflix title to feature Irish subtitles
The drama series about the famous brewing family is on the streaming service from Thursday evening
www.irishnews.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Hey, neat
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
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JS Sargent was obsessed with depicting Virginie Gautreau ~ here’s his ‘Portrait of Madame X’, as exhibited in 1884, with (gasp!) a suggestively slipped shoulder strap. The hysterical outrage over this affront to decency led Sargent to add a more decorous strap (at R)
September 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
JS Sargent was obsessed with depicting Virginie Gautreau ~ here’s his ‘Portrait of Madame X’, as exhibited in 1884, with (gasp!) a suggestively slipped shoulder strap. The hysterical outrage over this affront to decency led Sargent to add a more decorous strap (at R)
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I swear, every year the London Jazz Festival website becomes more aggressively hard to navigate. Just tell me what times things are without me having to click through!
September 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I swear, every year the London Jazz Festival website becomes more aggressively hard to navigate. Just tell me what times things are without me having to click through!
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The pope’s remarks came a day after a UN Commission of Inquiry concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, a finding not binding on the UN as a whole.
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Pope Leo calls out ‘unacceptable conditions’ for Palestinians
(RNS) — The pope’s appeals have become increasingly adamant as the humanitarian situation worsens in the Holy Land.
religionnews.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The pope’s remarks came a day after a UN Commission of Inquiry concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, a finding not binding on the UN as a whole.
religionnews.com/2025/09/17/p...
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