Jenny Stratton
@jennyrwb.bsky.social
Lives in Manchester having lived in Royal Wootton Bassett over 45 years, working on restoring Wilts & Berks Canal, Lib Dem. Daughter is anaesthetist.
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The Canal and River Trust is entrusted to look after our precious waterways .
The restoration of our canal network has been a real success story creating new habitats for wildlife, access to nature to millions of people and building new communities on and around our waterways.
The restoration of our canal network has been a real success story creating new habitats for wildlife, access to nature to millions of people and building new communities on and around our waterways.
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The Canal and River Trust is entrusted to look after our precious waterways .
The restoration of our canal network has been a real success story creating new habitats for wildlife, access to nature to millions of people and building new communities on and around our waterways.
The restoration of our canal network has been a real success story creating new habitats for wildlife, access to nature to millions of people and building new communities on and around our waterways.
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This is really good - no surprise: it's by @jburnmurdoch.ft.com But, jeez, is it worrying!
Is liberal democracy in terminal decline?
The old system worked under a set of conditions that are no longer present
www.ft.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:10 AM
This is really good - no surprise: it's by @jburnmurdoch.ft.com But, jeez, is it worrying!
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Only the Liberal Democrats can defeat Reform and the rise of dangerous, populist politics.
January 24, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Only the Liberal Democrats can defeat Reform and the rise of dangerous, populist politics.
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To all those in America, who may not quit understand how Trumps words about the allied soldiers who fought in Afghanistan impact the world. I suggest you listen to the @mrjamesob.bsky.social radio show from yesterday. This is so powerful and should hit home for everyone.
youtu.be/Rdm3sMIH8fk?...
youtu.be/Rdm3sMIH8fk?...
A moment of unutterable horror from Donald Trump | James O’Brien - The Whole Show
YouTube video by LBC
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January 24, 2026 at 6:24 AM
To all those in America, who may not quit understand how Trumps words about the allied soldiers who fought in Afghanistan impact the world. I suggest you listen to the @mrjamesob.bsky.social radio show from yesterday. This is so powerful and should hit home for everyone.
youtu.be/Rdm3sMIH8fk?...
youtu.be/Rdm3sMIH8fk?...
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You dont have to imagine, listen to @mrjamesob.bsky.social 's radio prog of yesterday. Many callers with deeply emotional first hand experience phoned in. I was in tears listening.
imagine being the father or mother or son or daughter or sibling of one of those brave British troops who died in Afghanistan, and having to listen to this crass ignorance
January 24, 2026 at 7:30 AM
You dont have to imagine, listen to @mrjamesob.bsky.social 's radio prog of yesterday. Many callers with deeply emotional first hand experience phoned in. I was in tears listening.
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Damn, even Sesame Street is scoring off me
January 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Damn, even Sesame Street is scoring off me
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Music legend and Patriotic Millionaire Brian Eno has a message for leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos: The super rich have been winning for long enough. Now it's time for everyone else to win.
#WEF26 #Davos #TaxTheSuperRich
#WEF26 #Davos #TaxTheSuperRich
January 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Music legend and Patriotic Millionaire Brian Eno has a message for leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos: The super rich have been winning for long enough. Now it's time for everyone else to win.
#WEF26 #Davos #TaxTheSuperRich
#WEF26 #Davos #TaxTheSuperRich
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Press release: Millionaires, including Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno, and Abigail Disney, sign open letter to world leaders calling on them to tax the super-rich | Bylines Scotland
Nearly 80% of millionaires think super-rich buy political influence
Press release: Millionaires, including Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno, and Abigail Disney, sign open letter to world leaders calling on them to tax the super-rich
bylines.scot
January 21, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Press release: Millionaires, including Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno, and Abigail Disney, sign open letter to world leaders calling on them to tax the super-rich | Bylines Scotland
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Israel is forcing Doctors Without Borders & dozens of other humanitarian groups to end their work in Gaza. Countless innocent people rely on these services amid the ongoing crisis there.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
Israel Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in Gaza
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Israel is forcing Doctors Without Borders & dozens of other humanitarian groups to end their work in Gaza. Countless innocent people rely on these services amid the ongoing crisis there.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
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I’m calling on Ofcom to restrict UK access to Elon Musk’s X until the platform puts an end to the production of sickening abusive AI images. A line has been crossed & it’s time for the regulator to show it has some teeth. Honestly, I can’t believe the government hasn’t acted. It beggars belief.
January 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
I’m calling on Ofcom to restrict UK access to Elon Musk’s X until the platform puts an end to the production of sickening abusive AI images. A line has been crossed & it’s time for the regulator to show it has some teeth. Honestly, I can’t believe the government hasn’t acted. It beggars belief.
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The final show of 2025:
Kemi Badenoch’s hideous response to the misogyny crisis.
The biggest moment of the year.
Thrillers on the literature curriculum.
And @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social.
Ho Ho Ho!
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
Kemi Badenoch’s hideous response to the misogyny crisis.
The biggest moment of the year.
Thrillers on the literature curriculum.
And @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social.
Ho Ho Ho!
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
James O'Brien Daily
Daily News Podcast · Updated daily · Welcome to the best bits of James O'Brien's LBC phone-in show.
Listen back to all the highlights in a 60-minute bite sized chunk of his show with new episodes ever...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The final show of 2025:
Kemi Badenoch’s hideous response to the misogyny crisis.
The biggest moment of the year.
Thrillers on the literature curriculum.
And @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social.
Ho Ho Ho!
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
Kemi Badenoch’s hideous response to the misogyny crisis.
The biggest moment of the year.
Thrillers on the literature curriculum.
And @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social.
Ho Ho Ho!
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
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On Russian state TV tonight, a headline (until recently) you wouldn't have expected to see. "USA-EU: Cold War." Moscow clearly enjoying tensions between Washington & Brussels, as well as the new US national security strategy that's more critical of the EU than of Russia.
December 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On Russian state TV tonight, a headline (until recently) you wouldn't have expected to see. "USA-EU: Cold War." Moscow clearly enjoying tensions between Washington & Brussels, as well as the new US national security strategy that's more critical of the EU than of Russia.
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Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4 ‘institution’ In Our Time
Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4 ‘institution’ In Our Time
Journalist, broadcaster and author, 67, will take over from Melvyn Bragg when series resumes next month
Misha Glenny, the award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author, will become the new presenter of In Our Time when the series resumes next month, BBC Radio 4 has announced.
He takes over from Melvyn Bragg, who stepped down in September after more than 27 years and over 1,000 episodes at the helm of the show, which offers an insight into humanity’s cultural achievements. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4 ‘institution’ In Our Time
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Zohran Mamdani is re-writing the political rules around support for Israel | Kenneth Roth
Zohran Mamdani is re-writing the political rules around support for Israel | Kenneth Roth
If support for Israel is no longer de rigueur in New York, it may soon not be obligatory in Washington. That is good news for Palestinians
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Zohran Mamdani is re-writing the political rules around support for Israel | Kenneth Roth
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Excessive restraint in immigration detention centres ‘deeply concerning’, report finds
Excessive restraint in immigration detention centres ‘deeply concerning’, report finds
Watchdog says force being applied ‘inconsistently, disproportionately, and without adequate justification’
Home Office contractors are over-using restraint in immigration detention centres and failing to tackle the toxic culture behind bars, according to the findings of a new watchdog report described as “deeply concerning”.
By Force of Habit: How the Use of Force in Immigration Detention Has Lost Sight of Necessity and Dignity was published by the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB), which examines conditions in prisons and immigration detention centres. The findings revealed force being applied inconsistently, disproportionately, and without adequate justification, which it said undermined the dignity and welfare of highly vulnerable individuals. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Excessive restraint in immigration detention centres ‘deeply concerning’, report finds
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On Woman's Hour today, RCN England Director Patricia Marquis reiterated our message that rising levels of racism against nursing staff is totally unacceptable, & called for more to be done to stamp it out.
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On Woman's Hour today, RCN England Director Patricia Marquis reiterated our message that rising levels of racism against nursing staff is totally unacceptable, & called for more to be done to stamp it out.
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
If you've faced racist abuse, learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4hSDmq0
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Why should we switch 2p of tax from National Insurance to Income Tax? ⤵️
Income Tax raises more money and spreads the burden more fairly. The switch would raise £6 billion, and leave the vast majority of payslips unaffected.
Income Tax raises more money and spreads the burden more fairly. The switch would raise £6 billion, and leave the vast majority of payslips unaffected.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Why should we switch 2p of tax from National Insurance to Income Tax? ⤵️
Income Tax raises more money and spreads the burden more fairly. The switch would raise £6 billion, and leave the vast majority of payslips unaffected.
Income Tax raises more money and spreads the burden more fairly. The switch would raise £6 billion, and leave the vast majority of payslips unaffected.
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Alan Milburn takes up lead role in Labour’s health ministry
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/alan-mi...
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/alan-mi...
Alan Milburn takes up lead role in Labour's health ministry
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
October 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Alan Milburn takes up lead role in Labour’s health ministry
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/alan-mi...
Campaign group Keep Our NHS Public have warned that this could mark the start of a two-tier health service under the Labour government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/alan-mi...
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Tomorrow night, 4th Nov 25 at 7pm, Bylines Network roundtable "Hope Against Hate". Have you registered? 👇
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Tomorrow night, 4th Nov 25 at 7pm, Bylines Network roundtable "Hope Against Hate". Have you registered? 👇
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
Don't miss the opportunity of having a live discussion with great guests!
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@nafeez.bsky.social
@nicklowles.bsky.social
@yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social
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LIB DEM WIN!
The government has finally given in to our longstanding campaign to improve the quality of military family homes.
Our amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
The government has finally given in to our longstanding campaign to improve the quality of military family homes.
Our amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
LIB DEM WIN!
The government has finally given in to our longstanding campaign to improve the quality of military family homes.
Our amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
The government has finally given in to our longstanding campaign to improve the quality of military family homes.
Our amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
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Zarah Sultana says she and Corbyn have reconciled and can co-lead new party
Zarah Sultana says she and Corbyn have reconciled and can co-lead new party
MP insists ‘show is back on the road’ and compares relationship to that of Liam and Noel Gallagher
Zarah Sultana has said she and Jeremy Corbyn have patched up their combustible co-leadership of a new leftwing party, with the MP comparing the duo to Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Speaking alongside Corbyn at The World Transformed political festival in Manchester, the Gallaghers’ home city, Sultana insisted they could cooperate over the organisation still only known, unofficially, as Your Party. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Zarah Sultana says she and Corbyn have reconciled and can co-lead new party
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Millions of One Nation conservatives reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage.
Help us save our country. Come and win with us.
www.libdems.org.uk/join
Help us save our country. Come and win with us.
www.libdems.org.uk/join
Join us
Become a Liberal Democrat member today.
www.libdems.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Millions of One Nation conservatives reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage.
Help us save our country. Come and win with us.
www.libdems.org.uk/join
Help us save our country. Come and win with us.
www.libdems.org.uk/join
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"The people of this country imagine they're living in a democracy."
Catch The Hack on itvX
It's a must-watch.
Brilliant work by Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies and all at The Guardian
Catch The Hack on itvX
It's a must-watch.
Brilliant work by Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies and all at The Guardian
September 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"The people of this country imagine they're living in a democracy."
Catch The Hack on itvX
It's a must-watch.
Brilliant work by Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies and all at The Guardian
Catch The Hack on itvX
It's a must-watch.
Brilliant work by Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies and all at The Guardian
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How the government's new digital ID will work… and why I’ve changed my mind on ID cards (FREE TO READ!)
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/how-the-uk...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/how-the-uk...
How the government's new digital ID will work
And why I've changed my mind on ID cards
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM
How the government's new digital ID will work… and why I’ve changed my mind on ID cards (FREE TO READ!)
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/how-the-uk...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/how-the-uk...
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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.