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'Judith Arnopp masterfully captures both the relentless ambition and sharp intelligence that guided her (Margaret Beaufort) through adversity.' Review #HIstFicThreads

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One of my favourite books when I was a teenager

Scrap Palantir UK contracts over Mandelson links, Zack Polanski demands ZACK Polanski has demanded that the UK Government scraps its contracts with Palantir, amid mounting questions over Peter Mandelson’s role in…

Get Palantir out of the UK.

Protect our NHS.

Protect our country.

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Learned loads about Mohenjo Daro and Harappa when studying Religious Studies at college in the 1980s but never seen an exhibition in the UK about that civilisation since? Was there one?

Like a David Jones

Keir Starmer ‘sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies’ about his relationship with Epstein – UK politics live Pressure continues to build on the prime minister after he said he knew about Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein before his appointment as US ambassador

The idea that Starmer is sorry he employed Mandelson, thinking he was a swell guy is absolutely so insulting. Terrible.

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Me too #landscape #painting

Show Don’t Tell Characters’ Emotional States One area of exposition that novice writers often overlook is emotional states during character descriptions. Describing a character’s gestures and body movements allows the reader to infer tha…

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Can't make it to Glasgow this year? Online tickets are now available to access livestream/recordings of a portion of the panels, interviews etc. happening over the course of the weekend
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That‘s the spirit.

A dark background graphic showing a pair of hands holding an empty white plate. The plate reads “A POLITICAL CHOICE” in bold black text, while above it the words “CHILD POVERTY IS” appear in bright green. At the top, smaller text reads “REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.” The Green Party logo and imprint appear at the bottom.

Scrapping the two-child benefit cap is long overdue and welcome.

But while Labour dragged its feet and Reform want to turn the clock back, the overall benefit cap is still in place and still traps families in poverty. It’s time to scrap it.

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Jeffrey Epstein sent $75,000 to Lord Mandelson linked accounts, documents appear to show Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.

BBC News - Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Britain’s deprived areas need attention for their own sak... Numerous studies warn about pockets of deep poverty, but little is done by sitting governments until they feel under threat

Britain’s deprived areas need attention for their own sake, not merely to beat Reform bit.ly/4tdb9PE

Think of the tax revenue that could be generated

Drugs policy approach needs to change, Zack Polanski says The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a

Drug laws have never stopped people from using drugs.

They've stopped people from using drugs safely.

It's time to legalise *and* regulate.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Green Party is the party "of the 99%", says leader Zack Polanski | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg YouTube video by BBC Politics

People are struggling.

We need to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.

My interview with #BBCLauraK

Great to see Green Party membership rising once again!

youtu.be/lMmDM_PvHyc?...

Former TikTok employee accuses company of bullying, harassment and union busting Along with four of her former colleagues, Lynda Ouazar is launching legal action against TikTok. This is the second court case TikTok is facing from former UK employees in recent months.

Former TikTok employee accuses company of bullying, harassment and union busting

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Olivia Dean during her #GRAMMYs acceptance speech for Best New Artist:

“I’m up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

I'm a member of the @greenparty.org.uk but on this account I rarely post politics but lay in bed last night I was thinking about this party broadcast from a few months back & how it & @zackpolanski.bsky.social inspired me to join the party. The UK is in such a mess right now thanks to the......

Writing Prompt: Make the impossible happen Suffering from writer’s block or need to add some spunk to your writing? The problem may be that you need to change up your routine. To that end, try this tip: “Impossible” is merely a st…

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Zack with lots of cameras.

Great to talk to Channel 4 news.

Gorton and Denton is between the Green Party and Reform.

Hannah Spencer - our Mancunian plumber who knows the value of work.

We're fighting back.

Get involved: join.greenparty.org.uk

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Scotland’s "world-class" outdoor access laws at risk, Scot Ramblers warn

Ramblers Scotland has warned that Scotland’s outdoor access laws, seen as one of the “stand-out achievements” of devolution, are being pushed to "breaking point"

The biographer of cancer writes a new chapter | The Observer Siddhartha Mukherjee is the disease's great chronicler and adversary. He tells cancer survivor Chris Power why it will always be part of who we are

Siddhartha Mukherjee is the disease’s great chronicler and adversary. He tells cancer survivor Chris Power why it will always be part of who we are.

Read the full interview now:
https://bit.ly/4q6j7re

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? | Lady Gaga Original YouTube video by Rocket

Lady Gaga has put out a gorgeous anthem for Minneapolis.
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'Priceless' medieval Shrewsbury school text found to be unique The 14th Century manuscript has been found to be the only complete copy of Richard Rolle's text.

Exciting discovery!
Mind you, I'm still hoping that we one day find a book written by a medieval housewife describing daily life in detail, especially about all the bathing they did ;)
www.bbc.com/news/article...

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