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Join the @PCS_Northwest event on Teams at 12.30pm tomorrow aimed at raising awareness of the hidden challenges faced by pregnant women in the asylum system. It will highlight stark personal testimonies of women navigating maternity care while under asylum restrictions. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

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GB News commentator falsely claims Ukraine war "was all down to NATO" - & wrongly implies there was previously a "signing" by NATO of an agreement not to admit new members "further east". Another suggests Zelensky "wanted more fighting". If you advertise on GB News this is what you're enabling.

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RMT wins pension victory after TfL forced to back down Tube union RMT, has secured a major victory in the fight to defend the TfL Pension Fund. rmtunion.org/4ipUDWF

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They were lucky the recipient didn't have time to go out and spend it. They might have started by buying Twitter. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

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Been Sunday shopping? Fed up shopping? Want a break? @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social is the place for you. We have cask ales, real ciders, draught lagers and, of course, Guinness plus our range of bottled beers (including gluten- & alcohol-free). Why not drop by this afternoon.

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Democracy dies in oligarchness

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There were two I bought together: Van Morrison's Wavelength and Rickie Lee Jones' eponymous debut album.

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Fresh on the bar we have 2 special 6 Nations ales from Conwy Brewery. Eire Dry Irish Stout ABV 4.2% & Cymru Dark Mild ABV 3.2% Both seen at this year's Liverpool CAMRA beer festival give them a try today @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social while they're available. #realale #cask

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England’s most recent ODI debutant, Jordan Cox, has never played a List A game in a domestic competition ✍️ @katyawisden.bsky.social www.wisden.com/series/india...

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How can @bbcr4today do an entire item about keeping NHS data private without telling people the horse has already bolted. Never mentioned that the government, despite protest & huge concerns, sold our NHS data to US firm Palantir, formerly run by Musk’s mate, Peter Thiel www.bmj.com/content/386/...

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Easy Rider from Kelham Island Brewery is on the bar now @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social A staple of the Kelham Island range it pours pure gold and is beautifully balanced with notes of citrus, peach & passion fruit. ABV 4.3% (Beers subject to change) Check out our beer board: tinyurl.com/42we489h

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We've got Easy Rider from Kelham Island Brewery. A staple of the Kelham Island range, with good reason as it pours pure gold and is beautifully balanced with notes of citrus, peach & passion fruit. ABV 4.3% on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now. (Beers subject to change)

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Have you tried Choc Chip Cookie Dough Lucaria from @thornbridge.bsky.social yet? From their Ice Cream Porter series it's well-balanced and slightly toasty, with a robust, creamy body (contains lactose). ABV 4.5% on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now. (Beers subject to change)

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Here's a classic. Easy Rider from Kelham Island Brewery. A staple of the Kelham Island range, and with good reason as it pours pure gold and is beautifully balanced with notes of citrus, peach and passion fruit. ABV 4.3% it's fresh on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social today.

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It's a pity this excludes all those Lancashire supporters who don't come from Manchester. But the ECB, and Gidney, want "tribalism". And they'll probably get it one day. It'll be a sad day all the same.

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Have you tried Renaissance from Salopian Brewery yet? A strong golden premium ale with a compelling aroma and a vigorous fruit flavour tempered by a hint of sweetness and a rejuvenating finish. ABV 5.0% @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now. (Beers subject to change)

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We've got Postlethwaites, brewed in Cheshire by Coach House on the bar now @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social It's a rich, straw-coloured quality premium ale dry-hopped in the traditional manner giving the beer a fine hop aroma. ABV 4.6% (Beers subject to change) Our beer board: tinyurl.com/42we489h

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Have you tried Choc Chip Cookie Dough Lucaria from @thornbridge.bsky.social yet? From their Ice Cream Porter series it's well-balanced and slightly toasty, with a robust, creamy body (contains lactose). ABV 4.5% on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now. Don't miss out.

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I guess Tory MPs just don't get irony: “The government needs to get a tighter grip on this issue to prevent further tax funds being lost unnecessarily.” www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/cost-o...

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Returning by popular demand we've got Choc Chip Cookie Dough Lucaria from @thornbridge.bsky.social From their Ice Cream Porter series it's well-balanced and slightly toasty, with a robust, creamy body (contains lactose). ABV 4.5% on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now.

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#PCS members working for privatised companies OCS and G4S are still out on the picket line outside the FCDO offices at Abercrombie House in East Kilbride.

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Our G4S and ISS members are on strike today but still held a Workplace Day of Action for Palestine on the picket line outside Old Admiralty Building in London. #palestine

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Fresh on the bar today we have Lord Marples from @thornbridge.bsky.social Surprisingly smooth with light toffee and caramel characters, a mixture of floral and spicy hop notes and a pleasing bitter finish. Get this classic bitter now @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social, ABV 4.0%

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Here's one we haven't had on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social before: Calypso, ABV 4.1% from Blackedge Brewery. A sessionable Blonde beer hopped with Huell Melon & Calypso hops giving flavours of melon, strawberry, apricot, pear, apple & peach. Try it today.

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Fancy a Cornish ale? Fresh on the bar we have Betty Stogs from Skinner's brewery. A fruity and malty ale with whole-flower Celeia, Northdown & Aurora hops alongside malted barley & wheat. ABV 4.0% @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social Our beer board: tinyurl.com/42we489h

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I challenge Wes Streeting to spend one day answering the phones in a GP practice he thinks is "coasting". I guarantee it will be the hardest he's ever worked in his life and he'll learn more about healthcare than from a thousand meetings with private healthcare lobbyists.

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The @Telegraph, @thetimes, @MailOnline & @TheSun publish corrections to their scaremongering on undocumented migrants in London. Imagine between them the reach & power of these papers. The fact is they are using that power to instil Trumpist hate & we are ill-equipped to resist.

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Five years after we left, a new YouGov poll finds a grand total of 2% of voters think Brexit has had a very positive impact on the NHS.

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I suppose they could start making the wealthiest pay their way instead. But I guess council tax payers are easier targets. And probably not major political donors.

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United Utilities and Pennon to increase dividend payments as water bills rise. As usual customers continue to be fleeced, sewage dumped, but shareholders are richer OFWAT/Govts just nod. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Freedom my arse. It was your fucking deal - you agreed it and boasted about - and it was shit, you shameless, lying, self-serving charlatan.

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New article on fuel poverty up on the Merseyside ARMs website now: sites.google.com/view/pcsmers...

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Bagpuss stirred, briefly, yawned, then went back to sleep as there was nobody to support. www.espncricinfo.com/story/london...

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You'll be brassed off if you miss this one: Postlethwaites from Coach House Brewery. A rich, straw coloured quality premium ale, dry & fruity. Dry hopped in the traditional manner giving the beer a fine hop aroma. ABV 4.6% @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social (Beers subject to change)

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Jarl from @FyneAles.bsky.social is on the bar now. A light and golden coloured beer with a strong citrus and hop aroma. Citrus and grassy hop flavours dominate the palate with a light and refreshing dry finish. ABV 3.8%. A good day for a Jarl @vernonarmsl2.bsky.social

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Here's something a bit different: Choc Chip Cookie Dough Lucaria from @thornbridge.bsky.social From their Ice Cream Porter series it's well-balanced and slightly toasty, with a robust, creamy body (contains lactose). ABV 4.5% and it's on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now.

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Right decision.

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We've got Jarl from Fyne Ales. For those unsure how to ask for "Jarl" it's pronounced as "yarl" with the "j" sounding like the "y" in "yes." Light & golden coloured with a strong citrus & hop aroma. Superbly drinkable beer. ABV 3.8% @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now. Beer board: tinyurl.com/42we489h

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Why hasn't Scottish Power renamed itself Spanish Power? It would be a tad more honest.

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It may be raining outside but we've got Dry Bones inside from Wigan Brewhouse. On the bar now @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social it's a honey-toned, refreshing golden ale brewed with large quantities of German Brewers Gold hops. ABV 4.0%, just £4/pint. (Beers subject to change)

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Something a little different for you @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social tomorrow, 1:30pm Tuesday (21 Jan). Author David Bissenden will deliver a short talk about his new Merseyside-set book, Rivers of Silver. Your chance to hear about it, bag a signed copy, or enjoy a tea, coffee or a cask ale. 👇

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When all the leaves are brown and the sky is grey it's time for California from Wigan Brewhouse. A well balanced, straw coloured ale with floral & citrus aromas. ABV 3.8%, £4/pint @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now. Our beer board: tinyurl.com/42we489h

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It may be raining outside but we've got Dry Bones from Wigan Brewhouse. On the bar now @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social it's a honey-toned, refreshing golden ale brewed with large quantities of German Brewers Gold hops. ABV 4.0%, just £4/pint. Try it today.

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This Blue Monday we have Hobgoblin Gold from Wychwood Brewery. A gold coloured beer with a pleasant lemon, white grape & slightly bready nose, the taste reflects the nose with some astringency as the hops kick in. ABV 4.2%, £4/pint @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social (Beers subject to change)

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It's Blue Monday 😠 All day 😮‍💨 But we can help 🤨 We've classic cask ales, real ciders, draught lagers, Guinness and our range of bottled beers (including gluten-free, low alcohol & alcohol free) and food specials (til 7pm) 😀 Why not drop by @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social this Blue Monday

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Something a little bit different for you @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social 1:30pm, Tuesday (21 Jan). Author David Bissenden will deliver a short talk about his new Merseyside-set book, Rivers of Silver. Your chance to hear about it, bag a signed copy, or enjoy a tea, coffee or a cask ale. 👇

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I was an eyewitness to events on Saturday. The Metropolitan force are lying when they claim ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and MP John McDonnell forced their way through a police cordon. My latest article on what the police are really up to: jonathancook.substack.com/p/corbyn-is-...

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