Rod Stewart: ‘We’ve got to give Nigel Farage a chance’ The singer talks politics, potholes and having a policewoman wife as he prepares to play a ‘noisy, sexy and energetic’ Glastonbury set on Sunday

Big shock - rich old white dude supports another rich old white dude 🙄 www.thetimes.com/culture/musi...

We’re trying to raise £100k in one week to #BringTurnerHome to #Bristol.
The oil painting of the Avon Gorge was painted by Turner age 17. Recently rediscovered after 150yrs, it’s going to auction on July 2 and we think it belongs in Bristol for all to enjoy! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...

Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney If Palestine Action becomes a proscribed group, writing these words of support could become a serious offence. It’s vital we fight this alarming attack on free speech, says writer Sally Rooney

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Poem response to Starmer's Farage/Powell cosplay - full text in the link

Island of Strangers - by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social m.facebook.com/story.php?st...

If you’re in #Bristol, #Bath or #SouthGlos, make sure you get out and vote in the West of England Mayoral election today.

We’re the first cat of the day at the polling station!

The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism | Moira Donegan The trip leaned on a vision of women’s empowerment that is light on substance and heavy on a childlike, girlish silliness

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Husband & wife. King & Queen. Son & daughter.

Notice the male always goes first? That's because in gendered pairs, it's the most powerful.

We can use everyday language to challenge the patriarchal order. This blog (from my linguist daughter) sets out what we can do.

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Five years of Strike 🎉

Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news – study Amplifying misinformation is now part of radical right strategy, says Dutch study of tweets by MPs in 26 countries

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Ofcom, stop GB News broadcasting hate *CW: Homophobia, hate speech GB News is no stranger to spouting hatred and toxic lies. They take pride in it, and pretend the rules don’t matter. But they do. And they must be enforced. On 22 January,...

On 22 January, GB News presenter Josh Howie repeated a homophobic slur linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. This is offensive, wrong and unlawful. Join me and @GoodLawProject to file a complaint to Ofcom :point_down: action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...

Girls can have short hair, says team accused of fielding boys Under-12s football side is taking on stereotypes in the sport after two of its players were bullied

Well done to grassroots girls football club York Railway Institute AFC for calling out stereotyping and standing up to the bullies. Brilliant response from them and great reaction to it
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We cannot cheer on Afghanistan’s cricket team when Afghan women are being silenced | Zahra Joya With Afghanistan set to play England in a tournament, we are calling for a boycott of a team that sportswashes the Taliban’s brutal campaign of misogyny

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Have you just watched the Boyzone documentary? I just finished it and balled my eyes out throughout the third episode. Louis Walsh comes across as having the values of a sociopath in it.

Image shows my brother in a recording studio smiling at the camera and a second photo of musician Peter Gabriel.

So proud of my little brother for getting his first #Grammy last night. When there is so much doom and gloom around, this news is something pretty special to wake up to on a Monday morning.
Flipping amazing 👏👏👏

Bob Pickard (@bobpickard.bsky.social) "The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it." — George Orwell

Once more for the folks at the back.
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How to survive It's not about burying our heads in the sand

How to Survive the 🍊 tyrant.

This is very good.

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Stop Billionaires Meddling in UK Politics ❌ Foreign billionaires like Elon Musk shouldn’t have the power to shape our democracy. Let’s change the law.

Elon Musk is amplifying far-right figures, spreading harmful disinformation, and meddling in UK politics.

Let’s stop billionaire interference— sign this @hopenothate.org.uk te.org.uk petition today:

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Ryan Wellings cleared of partner Kiena Dawes's manslaughter Ryan Wellings has been found guilty of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour after a trial.

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‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers Exclusive: Sarah Crew of Avon and Somerset says early intervention is part of new national approach to rapists

‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers - this is great to hear from the police today. Yet on the same day #RyanWellings was cleared of the manslaughter of his partner in Lancashire despite 2 years of abuse & arrest & previous history www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Stop Billionaires Meddling in UK Politics ❌ Foreign billionaires like Elon Musk shouldn’t have the power to shape our democracy. Let’s change the law.

Elon Musk is amplifying far-right figures, spreading harmful disinformation, and meddling in UK politics. Let’s stop billionaire interference—join me and sign this @hopenothate.org.uk petition today: secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...

Is it just me, but don’t the far right key players - Anderson, Farrage, Musk, Robinson et al - remind you of all those nasty and petulant childhood school bullies in the playground? And Anderson could literally be Bif from Back to the Future.

This man is probably the biggest threat we face as a society, to our press freedom, and to our democracy. Will anyone stand up to him?

I love the annual reel - what a blast we’ve had @strikecomms.bsky.social again this year 🤩

Thanks! Yes he knows how to take a good selfie for sure 😄

So is it just #DogsOfBlueSky or can #CatsOfBlueSky join in?

Happy Christmas from my boy, who I reckon is quite possibly the fanciest cat in #Bristol right now 😄

How do we bring joy this Christmas? Build homes, mend potholes, restore trust | Torsten Bell Politicians have to prove they are capable of changing voters’ lives for the better

“Populism feeds on pessimism” - this is a great article from @torstenbell.bsky.social. Really hoping someone has bought me his book for Christmas 🤞 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

THIS is how it’s done, folks.

Cutting through the noise: Campaigning for Causes - Strike Communications How do you cut through today’s chaotic information eco-system when campaigning for a cause? With community-building, boldness and effective storytelling.

How do charities & campaigners cut through the noise? Hear from the best in this recorded panel discussion & write-up. With @strikecomms.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk @ledbydonkeys.org www.strikecommunications.co.uk/cutting-thro...