Talis Kimberley🇪🇺
@taliskimberley.bsky.social
Songwriter/Performer/Wordsmith. Doggerel, Limericks. She/her. Folklore, yarncraft, pagan. Antifa, organ doner, European. Made of stories. No AI. www.talis.net & YouTube channel. Booking 2026 gigs: (Hey, bookshops & yarnshops!) Re-enchantment is resistance.
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Hello friends. I mostly share here things intended to bring solace & a little joy.
I’ll also talk about my work (contemporary story-songs & geek-folk, interfaith, history, folklore & nonsense).
I encourage you to seek out beauty, dwell in wonder, practice kindness & be thankful (& use alt-text!)
I’ll also talk about my work (contemporary story-songs & geek-folk, interfaith, history, folklore & nonsense).
I encourage you to seek out beauty, dwell in wonder, practice kindness & be thankful (& use alt-text!)
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When you hear what Rachel Reeves has in store in the Budget, remember that there were ALWAYS other choices.
Labour have deliberately and consciously chosen to ignore the fact that Brexit is draining up to £90 billion a year from the UK economy.
That's a gap no amount of taxation can fill.
Labour have deliberately and consciously chosen to ignore the fact that Brexit is draining up to £90 billion a year from the UK economy.
That's a gap no amount of taxation can fill.
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
When you hear what Rachel Reeves has in store in the Budget, remember that there were ALWAYS other choices.
Labour have deliberately and consciously chosen to ignore the fact that Brexit is draining up to £90 billion a year from the UK economy.
That's a gap no amount of taxation can fill.
Labour have deliberately and consciously chosen to ignore the fact that Brexit is draining up to £90 billion a year from the UK economy.
That's a gap no amount of taxation can fill.
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I wrote this piece about Trudi Warner and why juries are an important part of our constitution in April last year. I think particularly worth reading today.
goodlawproject.org/high-court-s...
goodlawproject.org/high-court-s...
High Court slaps down ‘fanciful’ prosecution of Trudi Warner | Good Law Project
Judge rules that the solicitor general ‘mischaracterised’ the evidence when he charged Warner with contempt of court for holding up a placard.
goodlawproject.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I wrote this piece about Trudi Warner and why juries are an important part of our constitution in April last year. I think particularly worth reading today.
goodlawproject.org/high-court-s...
goodlawproject.org/high-court-s...
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Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
Well, that was so good for my heart!
I zoomed with my much-missed dear friend who lives an ocean away, & sang selected carols for her pre-Advent house-gathering, as she unpacked their history & meaning.
I’ve missed streaming. Now I’m considering a seasonal interfaith (all/none!) zoom-concert…
>>
I zoomed with my much-missed dear friend who lives an ocean away, & sang selected carols for her pre-Advent house-gathering, as she unpacked their history & meaning.
I’ve missed streaming. Now I’m considering a seasonal interfaith (all/none!) zoom-concert…
>>
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Well, that was so good for my heart!
I zoomed with my much-missed dear friend who lives an ocean away, & sang selected carols for her pre-Advent house-gathering, as she unpacked their history & meaning.
I’ve missed streaming. Now I’m considering a seasonal interfaith (all/none!) zoom-concert…
>>
I zoomed with my much-missed dear friend who lives an ocean away, & sang selected carols for her pre-Advent house-gathering, as she unpacked their history & meaning.
I’ve missed streaming. Now I’m considering a seasonal interfaith (all/none!) zoom-concert…
>>
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The government are awful stooges for genocide.
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The government are awful stooges for genocide.
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What would the Green Party do at the Budget?
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What would the Green Party do at the Budget?
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
💡 Cut energy bills by ending profiteering
🚰 Cut water bills by bringing water into public hands
🏠 Give councils the power to control rents
🚸 Lift the two-child benefit cap and extend free school meals to all
Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill - sadly about to clear its final hurdle. With disastrous implications for our already nature-depleted land
#Biodiversity #Planning
#Biodiversity #Planning
November 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Planning and Infrastructure Bill - sadly about to clear its final hurdle. With disastrous implications for our already nature-depleted land
#Biodiversity #Planning
#Biodiversity #Planning
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"We want to improve society!"
"Ok, but how are you gonna pay for it?"
"By taking some money from all those giant piles of money over there?"
"....now listen here, you little shit."
- Every Political Debate for the Past 50 Years.
"Ok, but how are you gonna pay for it?"
"By taking some money from all those giant piles of money over there?"
"....now listen here, you little shit."
- Every Political Debate for the Past 50 Years.
We say tax the super rich.
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"We want to improve society!"
"Ok, but how are you gonna pay for it?"
"By taking some money from all those giant piles of money over there?"
"....now listen here, you little shit."
- Every Political Debate for the Past 50 Years.
"Ok, but how are you gonna pay for it?"
"By taking some money from all those giant piles of money over there?"
"....now listen here, you little shit."
- Every Political Debate for the Past 50 Years.
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This seems like a reasonable request, right? Timely and relevant. Let's make it happen.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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 2:08 PM
This seems like a reasonable request, right? Timely and relevant. Let's make it happen.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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I found a big sign at the thrift shop with some live/laugh/love stuff on it, so I painted over that with my to-do list. Feel free to make it yours, too.
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I found a big sign at the thrift shop with some live/laugh/love stuff on it, so I painted over that with my to-do list. Feel free to make it yours, too.
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“You cannot allow the richest people in your society to take a bigger and a bigger and a bigger share in economies with almost no growth and not expect ordinary families to get poorer”
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“You cannot allow the richest people in your society to take a bigger and a bigger and a bigger share in economies with almost no growth and not expect ordinary families to get poorer”
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
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A Wolfenoot Blessing
May you and your pack be safe.
May you protect one another.
May your sleep be sound.
May your teeth be sharp.
May your treats be sweet.
#wolfenoot
May you and your pack be safe.
May you protect one another.
May your sleep be sound.
May your teeth be sharp.
May your treats be sweet.
#wolfenoot
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A Wolfenoot Blessing
May you and your pack be safe.
May you protect one another.
May your sleep be sound.
May your teeth be sharp.
May your treats be sweet.
#wolfenoot
May you and your pack be safe.
May you protect one another.
May your sleep be sound.
May your teeth be sharp.
May your treats be sweet.
#wolfenoot
Went to a thing! The lights switch-on up in town. Convivial, busy, cheesy, joyful.
1. I wore my Christmas pudding hoody. I was the Hooded Pudding. With jingly antlers. Which I jingled at anyone also wearing headgear. Because it makes people laugh.
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1. I wore my Christmas pudding hoody. I was the Hooded Pudding. With jingly antlers. Which I jingled at anyone also wearing headgear. Because it makes people laugh.
>>
November 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Went to a thing! The lights switch-on up in town. Convivial, busy, cheesy, joyful.
1. I wore my Christmas pudding hoody. I was the Hooded Pudding. With jingly antlers. Which I jingled at anyone also wearing headgear. Because it makes people laugh.
>>
1. I wore my Christmas pudding hoody. I was the Hooded Pudding. With jingly antlers. Which I jingled at anyone also wearing headgear. Because it makes people laugh.
>>
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If you're celebrating #DoctorWhoDay today, I'll remind you that this year, I novelised an episode of the most recent series for BBC Books.
www.penguin.co.uk/books/469656...
www.penguin.co.uk/books/469656...
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
If you're celebrating #DoctorWhoDay today, I'll remind you that this year, I novelised an episode of the most recent series for BBC Books.
www.penguin.co.uk/books/469656...
www.penguin.co.uk/books/469656...
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Trans Day of Remembrance: Zack Polanski and Kate Nash deliver powerful speeches at London vigil
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/trans-day-of-remembrance-zack-polanski-vigils/?utm_content=1763889600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/trans-day-of-remembrance-zack-polanski-vigils/?utm_content=1763889600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Zack Polanski and Kate Nash deliver powerful speeches at London trans vigil
Zack Polanski and several prominent campaigners joined together to host an array of candlelight vigils to mark Trans Day of Remembrance.
www.thepinknews.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Trans Day of Remembrance: Zack Polanski and Kate Nash deliver powerful speeches at London vigil
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/trans-day-of-remembrance-zack-polanski-vigils/?utm_content=1763889600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/trans-day-of-remembrance-zack-polanski-vigils/?utm_content=1763889600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Brilliant communication. It’s got the Story and it’s got the Numbers.
And it’s shocking to hear, as it should be.
WHY do we let people hoard wealth while others scrape?
And it’s shocking to hear, as it should be.
WHY do we let people hoard wealth while others scrape?
“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Brilliant communication. It’s got the Story and it’s got the Numbers.
And it’s shocking to hear, as it should be.
WHY do we let people hoard wealth while others scrape?
And it’s shocking to hear, as it should be.
WHY do we let people hoard wealth while others scrape?
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A tiny bit of shameless self-promotion because the gifting season is creeping up on us. If you’re after something delicious, handcrafted, and ethical, my chocolate boxes, bars, and treats make really lovely gifts. Treat yourself, treat someone else, or both, I won’t judge! Reshares appreciated! 🍫✨
November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A tiny bit of shameless self-promotion because the gifting season is creeping up on us. If you’re after something delicious, handcrafted, and ethical, my chocolate boxes, bars, and treats make really lovely gifts. Treat yourself, treat someone else, or both, I won’t judge! Reshares appreciated! 🍫✨
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Trans Day of Remembrance: Zack Polanski and Kate Nash deliver powerful speeches at London vigil
Written by Amelia Hansford
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/t...
Written by Amelia Hansford
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/t...
Zack Polanski and Kate Nash deliver powerful speeches at London trans vigil
Zack Polanski and several prominent campaigners joined together to host an array of candlelight vigils to mark Trans Day of Remembrance.
www.thepinknews.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Trans Day of Remembrance: Zack Polanski and Kate Nash deliver powerful speeches at London vigil
Written by Amelia Hansford
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/t...
Written by Amelia Hansford
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/t...
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
It’s almost shocking to hear Zack speak; we are not used to hearing clear, strong heart-truth from our politicians.
And it’s shocking that it’s shocking.
We all deserve honesty & compassion. It’s on us to support the party bringing it.
#BackZack #TeamGreen
And it’s shocking that it’s shocking.
We all deserve honesty & compassion. It’s on us to support the party bringing it.
#BackZack #TeamGreen
"You can agree or disagree with him, but Polanski does not pretend to be something he is not.
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
He is unusually willing for a politician to give a straight answer to questions.
Does he want to rejoin the EU? “Yes."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Zack Polanski: ‘People will have to find some other way to hurt me’ | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It’s almost shocking to hear Zack speak; we are not used to hearing clear, strong heart-truth from our politicians.
And it’s shocking that it’s shocking.
We all deserve honesty & compassion. It’s on us to support the party bringing it.
#BackZack #TeamGreen
And it’s shocking that it’s shocking.
We all deserve honesty & compassion. It’s on us to support the party bringing it.
#BackZack #TeamGreen
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Argonaut Books needs your help 📣
Waterstones are set to open a store less than 100m from the indie bookshop's front door.
Full info on @argonautbooks.bsky.social's Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DRMULI1jCI...
Waterstones are set to open a store less than 100m from the indie bookshop's front door.
Full info on @argonautbooks.bsky.social's Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DRMULI1jCI...
November 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Argonaut Books needs your help 📣
Waterstones are set to open a store less than 100m from the indie bookshop's front door.
Full info on @argonautbooks.bsky.social's Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DRMULI1jCI...
Waterstones are set to open a store less than 100m from the indie bookshop's front door.
Full info on @argonautbooks.bsky.social's Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DRMULI1jCI...
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We have opened up a direct line of communication with James Daunt who has acknowledged our concerns and indicated a willingness to discuss the Newkirkgate Centre issue with us.
We believe it was your strong response which enabled this to happen so swiftly.
We will keep everyone regularly updated.
We believe it was your strong response which enabled this to happen so swiftly.
We will keep everyone regularly updated.
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We have opened up a direct line of communication with James Daunt who has acknowledged our concerns and indicated a willingness to discuss the Newkirkgate Centre issue with us.
We believe it was your strong response which enabled this to happen so swiftly.
We will keep everyone regularly updated.
We believe it was your strong response which enabled this to happen so swiftly.
We will keep everyone regularly updated.
Waterstones doesn’t need your £. Indie bookshops serving their community despite behemoths muscling in, do.
#SupportLocal #IndependentShops
#DontGiveYourMoneyToBillionaires
#SupportLocal #IndependentShops
#DontGiveYourMoneyToBillionaires
James Daunt (Waterstones MD) 2018 vs US Hedge Fund Owned Waterstones in 2025 - opening just 2 mins from brilliant @argonautbooks.bsky.social in Leith bit.ly/3XJ1thi. (NB Elliott Advisors' billionaire CEO Paul Singer donates millions to support IDF soldiers in Israel.. bit.ly/4rpjPBU) #SupportIndies
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Waterstones doesn’t need your £. Indie bookshops serving their community despite behemoths muscling in, do.
#SupportLocal #IndependentShops
#DontGiveYourMoneyToBillionaires
#SupportLocal #IndependentShops
#DontGiveYourMoneyToBillionaires
It’s so chilly that I’m wearing legwarmers on my arms to bridge the gap between my three-quarter length sleeves & my fingerless gloves.
I am of course wearing legwarmers on my legs as well.
Now I know why I knitted myself three extra pairs this Autumn.
I am of course wearing legwarmers on my legs as well.
Now I know why I knitted myself three extra pairs this Autumn.
November 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
It’s so chilly that I’m wearing legwarmers on my arms to bridge the gap between my three-quarter length sleeves & my fingerless gloves.
I am of course wearing legwarmers on my legs as well.
Now I know why I knitted myself three extra pairs this Autumn.
I am of course wearing legwarmers on my legs as well.
Now I know why I knitted myself three extra pairs this Autumn.