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Loves books, real food, sourdough fibre arts, dark skies especially in African bush, my cat and supporting my community. Retired teacher now Lib Dem councillor for Seaford South On Lewes DC . Chair PPAC , On HOSC at ESCC health is key Views my own
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It's a horrible wet day with low cloud so Sid only managed a short Patrol this morning. Just washed and settled for ##caturday ##blueskycats #cats

Months of pressure—and now Labour is finally budging on a 🇬🇧🇪🇺Youth Mobility Scheme. This has to be the first step in fixing our broken EU relationship. We’ll scrutinise every detail and keep pushing to make sure young people get the opportunities they deserve—no half-measures. shorturl.at/ottJ0

Did I say I have been listening to this ? a most amazing book so well read by Jenny Lim. Thank you so much Lisa See for transporting me to 15th century #China and the world of a footbound woman who made a difference with her treatment and care of #women. Lessons to learn for the 21st century

“President Zelenskyy is the democratically elected leader of a sovereign country who is bravely standing against the illegal invasion of Ukraine by a murderous ACTUAL dictator called Vladimir Putin”

Londoners. Let's get a million of you outside the Russian Embassy at 1pm tomorrow. We are at war. Get off your arses! ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2025/01/21/d...

Why do British media give #Reform LTD so much airtime for their (just) 5 MP? Where is the airtime for @greenparty.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk? You know, those parties with policies (and thoughts) that go beyond populist immigration.

Lambing season in #Sussex the farm dogs wait patiently whilst the ewes give birth In the barn. A cacophony of bleating. Spring is on the way

Slave Ukraini

💥 I’ve just signed the petition calling for a “National Commission on Electoral Reform” - Will YOU sign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc...

Standing in for Laura K today BBC One 9am See you 🔜 📺 🎥 🎙️

Am seeing FB posts from young people working at crucial jobs ( like public safety) in US National Parks being fired Anyone know how widespread this is? @altnps.bsky.social watch for serious incidents SOON Let's get the word out there. @markhamillofficial.bsky.social @georgetakei.bsky.social

Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand. #resist

The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.

To make matters worse with US food someone posted that her daughter a newly qualified food and animal health inspector has been fired along with colleagues so it's not just chlorine in chicken to be concerned about.

51% of British people identify themselves as European... ...and 44% do not identify as Europeans according to a survey in 2024. It will be interesting to see how the Trump-Musk-Vance attack on European values makes the UK react. There's now a clear choice of values - and values drive identity.

Ferociously brave Ukrainian emergency workers inspecting Chernobyl's confinement shield after a Russian drone strike hit the nuclear plant last. They're not just doing it for Ukraine. They're doing it to protect all of Europe from potentially catastrophic radiation leaks. We are in Ukraine's debt.

Does anyone know if this is happening in UK as well ? #teslatakedown

Keir Starmer has spoken to President Zelenskyy and reiterated the UK’s “concrete support” for Ukraine “for as long as it’s needed”

Anyone here interested Constituency do have a look

Sussex Tories vote down Lib Dem plan to save social care facilities www.leweslibdems.org.uk/news/article... "This is a betrayal of the most vulnerable people in our community."

I’m calling for a Youth Mobility Scheme with Europe—just like we have with Australia and Canada—to let 18-30-year-olds live, work, and gain experience across the EU. Read my piece in Sussex Bylines 👇

24hours to raise my #sourdough loaf as house so cold. Looks crusty so hope it is good.

On a dank wet cold #February day the flowers on the second spike of my #amaryllis bring some joy to my heart.

”Ruthless pragmatism" - really? Then act in the national interest: do what it takes to protect British business and jobs. That means a new UK-EU customs union to cut costs for importers and exporters. Fewer barriers, more growth.

Another #Saturday #proofofcat it's cold and wet outside so only one solution #cats

Day 2 #sourdoughstarter revival #baking #sourdough

So whilst I was away for a month my starter was sleeping in the freezer. Just woke it up again . Looks promising! #sourdoughstarter #sourdough Tomorrow or Saturday will be baking day

Wow only one year. Amazing

Totally unacceptable.

Trump has clearly not spoken to a single Palestinian about this plan. Gaza is our land. Palestine is our home. Peace cannot come at the cost of our country. I urge the UK and the whole international community to resist him. Recognise Palestine now, before it's too late.

This proposal has left me speechless DT has taken leave of any senses he may still have ( doubtful)

We are in good company it seems #bluesky

Happy Imbolc! This old Celtic festival marks the start of spring, the beginning of the lambing season, and may have been dedicated to a goddess called Brigit, later St Brigid - the first female saint in Irish literature.

Please be aware if you are walking in East Sussex this weekend #birdflu

Sadly not Brighton this time:(

I dared to go away for a whole month. Sid has been considering forgiveness ##caturday ##proofofcat #blueskycats

This will be life changing for so many let's hope they can get it very soon #sicklecell

How can anyone in their right mind ignore this letter from Caroline Kennedy about her cousin, RFK Jr.?

The Year of the Snake comes to #capetown Happy Chinese New Year

Yesterday, I was proud to vote in the 10 Minute Rule Bill which would pave the way to give compensation to the WASPI women. My Liberal Democrat colleagues and I will keep fighting until the 7,030 @waspicampaign.bsky.social women in the T & M constituency get the compensation they deserve.