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Interested in law and public services 😎
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Aled Thompson
17 days ago
In Welsh puffins are called pâl ✨
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A worthy cause, but don't forget that Newcastle also has an Amnesty Bookshop!
www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
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about 1 month ago
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Open Rights Group
about 2 months ago
NEW: ORG's report sets out the need for Digital Sovereignty. UK national security teeters on our over-reliance on a handful of foreign-owned tech firms, meaning the plug could be pulled on our digital infrastructure. We need to pursue open source systems that are in our control. Find out more ⬇️
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New report: UK needs digital sovereignty strategy to address threats from reliance on big tech
The UK’s over-reliance on a small number of tech giants for its digital infrastructure is a matter of national security that must be urgently addressed, warns a new report by Open Rights Group.
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/new-report-uk-needs-digital-sovereignty-strategy-to-address-threats-from-reliance-on-big-tech/
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Important speech on assimilated law by Lord Sales
@supremecourt.uk
supremecourt.uk/uploads/Spee...
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https://supremecourt.uk/uploads/Speech_Lord_Sales_14042026_7f55a3dad2.pdf
about 2 months ago
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Jon Worth
about 2 months ago
Oh I am in a film on Deutsche Welle today about night trains 🙂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGlv...
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How this tiny country became the best at night trains in Europe
YouTube video by DW Planet A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGlvE2s097I
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Terrible news about an iconic British business.
#SaveDenby
@catherineatkinson.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Pottery firm Denby appoints administrators in 'necessary step'
The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87wjx00vv0o?app-referrer=search
about 2 months ago
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Jonn Elledge
2 months ago
Overweight, overpriced, overheated: if anyone out there is in the market for a 12-ton metaphor for Boris Johnson’s contribution to British national life, you’re in luck.
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Farewell to the Boris bus
Overweight, overpriced and overheated – it was a 12-ton metaphor
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/03/farewell-to-the-boris-bus
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Great news indeed!
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2 months ago
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Outstanding collection donated to
@amnestyuk.bsky.social
bookshop.
www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/poet...
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Poet Adrian Mitchell's treasure trove of books given to charity shop
You will be able to buy the rarities at the Amnesty International second hand store
https://www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/poet-adrian-mitchells-treasure-trove-of-books-given-to-charity-shop
2 months ago
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EU Court of Justice
2 months ago
📊 The
#CJEU
publishes its judicial statistics for 2025: a very high level of activity accompanied by a reduction in the length of proceedings. To learn more, click here 👉
curia.europa.eu/site/upload/...
#JudicialActivity
#EU
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Andy McDonald MP
3 months ago
Delivery of the New Deal for Working People is a key test for this govt. The Chair of
@labourunionsuk.bsky.social
@joannethomas.bsky.social
has written to the PM seeking assurances it will deliver the Employment Rights Act as promised.
labourlist.org/2026/03/lett...
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EXCLUSIVE: Usdaw General Secretary writes to PM 'frustrated' regarding changes to Employment Rights Act - LabourList
A letter to the Prime Minister regarding issues with the Employment Rights Act implementation from Usdaw has been leaked to the press...
https://labourlist.org/2026/03/letter-usdaw-joanne-thomas-starmer-unions/
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AI a key danger, as well as use of cryptocurrency
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud, Met Police says
According to the City of London Police, some 40% of fraud victims nationally are in the capital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78j3e0j281o
3 months ago
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Clive Lewis MP
3 months ago
I'm marching with Together Alliance and thousands of others on 28 March in London to show that hope is always more powerful than fear. Stand with us. Join the alliance:
togetheralliance.org.uk
@togetheralliance
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How true! Lawyers are not (just) a cost centre.
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3 months ago
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Compassion in World Farming UK
3 months ago
So disappointing to see major hospitality brands step back from the Better Chicken Commitment when demand & supply of higher‑welfare chicken are growing. Food service companies should push ahead, not step away.
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Well said @omarsalem ...
www.cityam.com/good-regulat...
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Good regulation can support growth without increasing risk
The debate about regulation and growth has become stuck in an Animal Farm world of less regulation good; more regulation bad, or vice versa, depending on political persuasion. The more serious questio...
https://www.cityam.com/good-regulation-can-support-growth-without-increasing-risk/
3 months ago
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Transport and Tourism Committee
5 months ago
🗓️Next Wednesday MEPs are set to vote on the update of air passengers rules ✈️ 🎙️Don’t miss MEP Novakov and shadow rapporteurs press conference after the vote at 14.30 (21 January). More 👇
link.europa.eu/dpDqTp
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Air passenger rights: press conference on Wednesday at 14.30 | News | European Parliament
Rapporteur Andrey Novakov (EPP, BG) and shadow rapporteurs will brief journalists on the update of EU air passengers rights rules, shortly after the vote in plenary on Wednesday.
https://link.europa.eu/dpDqTp
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Totally Snookered - Snooker news and fan community
5 months ago
For the second night in-a-row, Kyren Wilson produces some scintillating snooker - from the brink of defeat - to win the final two frames for a 6-5 victory. Last night Neil Robertson, tonight Wu Yize. It's Wilson versus Higgins for The Paul Hunter Trophy on Sunday. 📷: James Fearn/Getty Images
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Very interesting discussion last night at Children of Time 10th anniversary event. About spiders obviously but lots more besides!
@aptshadow.bsky.social
6 months ago
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Ann Pettifor
7 months ago
Regulation is tightly linked to open, uncensored democratic debate and agreement. De-regulation removes the democratic element and consigns society’s great power to ‘the invisible hand’ of markets.
open.substack.com/pub/annpetti...
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'Abundance', De-regulation, and the Demolition of Democracy
Centrists laid the groundwork in the US and Europe.
https://open.substack.com/pub/annpettifor/p/abundance-de-regulation-and-the-demolition?r=nle0&utm_medium=ios
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Owen Boswarva
9 months ago
Court of Appeal lowers the bar for data protection compensation
www.farrer.co.uk/news-and-ins...
(England and Wales) Michael Farley & Anor v Paymaster (1836) Limited (trading as Equiniti)
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/202...
Subject to (likely) appeal.
#dataprotection
#databreaches
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Jill Rutter
10 months ago
about to head out to final day of amazing test Match -thanks to both India and England for serving up a treat. But can I also thank 1) ground drainage technology 2) floodlights 3) umpires being pretty relaxed about the light which means despite dark days and downpours we have had lots of cricket
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The Lotus Readers
10 months ago
*NEW BLOG POST* Havoc by Rebecca Wait
lotuswritingtherapy.com/2025/07/22/h...
@squadpod2021.bsky.social
#Havoc
#RebeccaWait
#booksky
#riverrunbooks
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Havoc by Rebecca Wait
Havoc is one of the Squad POD Collective’s featured books this month and is a brilliant combination of school drama, mystery and dark comedy featuring a wonderful character called Ida. Ida and her …
https://lotuswritingtherapy.com/2025/07/22/havoc-by-rebecca-wait/
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Jo Wolff
10 months ago
Grasping in class yesterday for a way of describing the situation where institutions deliberately have procedures in place to slow things down and deny responsibility, I landed on the phrase ‘motivated structural inefficiency’. Widespread and growing, I believe.
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Tom Copley
11 months ago
Incredible turnout and atmosphere in Budapest as huge crowds march in defiance of Viktor Orbán. Mayor Karácsony has shown tremendous leadership, and the organisers huge courage. It was an honour to march in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQI+ community.
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Robin Ince
12 months ago
I love the Amnesty Bookshop in Kentish Town - they have a battle ahead - please support and share if you can
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Camden New Journal
12 months ago
Volunteers push to save Amnesty bookshop from closure -
www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/volu...
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Volunteers push to save Amnesty bookshop from closure
Staff say store has become important part of high street in Kentish Town
https://www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/volunteers-push-to-save-amnesty-bookshop-from-closure
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Robin Ince
12 months ago
New book soon
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reposted by
Alan Rusbridger
12 months ago
I imagine all these jobs will go with AI
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Aidan Skinner 🏳️⚧️🌈⚡👊
12 months ago
Alf Dubbs picking Ode To Joy as his last desert island disc because it makes him proud to be European did for me this morning
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Desert Island Discs - Lord Alf Dubs, politician and campaigner - BBC Sounds
Lord Alf Dubs, politician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002dkzj
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Lincoln shopper feels 'held to ransom' by contactless payments
Roger Wicks from Ingoldmells says people should have more choice over how to pay.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74nr0v40x9o
12 months ago
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Surely not in the public interest, and hopefully will not be approved.
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about 1 year ago
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rightsnet
about 1 year ago
Congratulations to all those shortlisted in the 2025 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards
@lalyawards.bsky.social
www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/63132
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BEUC - The Consumer Voice
about 1 year ago
The UK & EU are key trading partners, & that relationship matters to consumers on both sides. Choices, rights & protections consumers enjoy are shaped by how 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 work together. Cooperation can address shared challenges & boost consumer confidence, driving demand, growth, and competitiveness.
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Strengthening the EU-UK relationship: concrete solutions for consumers
BEUC, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, and Which? set out practical recommendations to improve consumer protection and cooperation between the EU and UK.
https://www.beuc.eu/position-paper/strengthening-eu-uk-relationship-concrete-solutions-consumers
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Loving the
#Eurovision
interval mash-up!
about 1 year ago
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Sadly the last ever CrimeFest, but great to be here with packed audiences and to see it is a huge success. This session all about Historical 'Crime' Fiction, with
@vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social
and others
about 1 year ago
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Amnesty International UK
about 1 year ago
#OnThisDay
the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott began. Led by Paul Stephenson and the West Indian Development Council, the Bristol Bus Boycott confronted racial discrimination in housing, employment and transport for Black people in Britain. Racism has no place in our society. Share to amplify 📣
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Ofcom
about 1 year ago
🔒 Children in the UK will lead safer online lives as we've finalised safety measures for sites and apps to introduce from July. Tech firms must act to prevent children from seeing harmful content, and meet their duties under the Online Safety Act ➡️ Read more:
www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...
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Nuffield Trust
about 1 year ago
In the coming months, the government will share it's plan to fix the NHS, but there's currently no plan for social care. We found that satisfaction with social care is at a record low of just 13%. Read more about the
#BritishSocialAttitudes
survey:
buff.ly/ZgA3hCG
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‘Economic coercion’ under EU 2023 law ‘…a third country applies … a measure affecting trade or investment in order to prevent or obtain the cessation, modification or adoption of a particular act by the Union or [MS] thereby interfering in the legitimate sovereign choices of the Union or [MS]’
about 1 year ago
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Important petition against unacceptable watering down by Data (Use and Access) Bill of right to have life-changing decisions about you made by humans not machines!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ai...
about 1 year ago
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Joshua Rozenberg
about 1 year ago
It is entirely unacceptable for MPs to attack judges on a personal basis, the attorney general said yesterday. Lord Hermer KC was giving evidence to MPs and peers the day after two Conservative MPs had called for senior judges to be disciplined by politicians.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/attorney-d...
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Attorney defends judges
Lord Hermer tells MPs that personal attacks threaten the rule of law
https://rozenberg.substack.com/p/attorney-defends-judges
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Jon Worth
about 1 year ago
And it seems it’s actually on! DB has sold 13 ICE trains to Virgin, and with this acquisition they’re jumping ahead of their rivals to be the first new company to launch
#CrossChannelRail
services. Here’s their press release!
pub-1b6206dc01a2466c977bccef6613f074.r2.dev/virgintrains...
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https://pub-1b6206dc01a2466c977bccef6613f074.r2.dev/virgintrains-pressrelease-2_annotated.pdf
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Garry Keenor
about 1 year ago
I'm in London for the launch of the Campaign for Better Transport's report on better use of Cross Channel links... the always-good-value
@jonworth.eu
and
@garethdennis.bsky.social
presenting and on the panel, respectively.
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Terrible. How can this particular police action be lawful, even if arguable ‘public nuisance’ were being planned?
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about 1 year ago
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Jim Waterson
about 1 year ago
Absolutely glorious local news story that has very little to do with anything it's supposed to be about, Camden New Journal is great.
www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/why-...
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Why ‘Bishop of St Pancras’ is losing faith in his heating
‘It’s bang, bang, bang, bang... the pipe-banging goes on and on – I haven’t slept for 72 hours’
https://www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/why-bishop-of-st-pancras-is-losing-faith-in-his-heating
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reposted by
EU Court of Justice
about 1 year ago
🚀 We’ve joined Bluesky! Stay informed about key rulings, insights, and how
#CJEU
judgments shape
#EUlaw
and your daily life. Follow us and stay up to date! ⚖️🌍
#ECJ
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EU Council
about 1 year ago
The EU has been protecting consumers for more than 50 years, whether they are: 🛍️ shopping 🚅 travelling 📱 calling, texting or surfing the web 💶 using financial products and services Find out more →
europa.eu/!Fbmp8V
#WorldConsumerRightsDay
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Mastercard backs Merricks with £10m for litigation funder dispute
Mastercard will back the man suing it, Walter Merricks, in his dispute with his litigation funder over its proposed settlement with him, which the funder opposes – to the tune of £10m.
https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/mastercard-backs-merricks-with-10m-for-litigation-funder-dispute
over 1 year ago
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Obsolete Sony
over 1 year ago
2006 Sony MZ-RH1/MZ-M200: The last portable MiniDisc recorder produced by Sony.
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