Study on gessoed paper. Acrylic, collage and oil pastel. #fyj2025

Please sign and share "Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture. They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1

🇪🇺🇺🇦🇷🇺“Europe has always supported efforts for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine.But for any plan to work, it needs Ukrainians and Europeans on board. In this war, there is one aggressor and one victim. So far, we haven't heard of any concessions from Russia's side.” - Kaja Kallas

🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: Fruitful diplomacy ahead. Sunday–visit to Greece and important agreement on natural gas imports. Monday – historic deal with France in Paris to strengthen our combat aviation and air defense. Tuesday – talks in Spain on bolstering our air defense and initiatives with partners.

Close to my heart as my father had Alzheimers, I am still Dutch and hope to visit even though living in UK and last but not least this may be my 15th time taking part. See one ☝🏻 of my previous entries.

5 months ago since I posted art on this platform. Recently shook up a dull landscape painting to express more of what matters to me. Acrylic, pen and collage on gessoed paper.

Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.

Very worrying. All my followers should be supporting our EU colleagues, friends and family also following @inlimbobrexit.bsky.social and @elenainlimbo.bsky.social

People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home. I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.

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Never having been a supporter of conservatism, I made an exception for Michael Heseltine and never more so than when listening to his speeches during the anti-brexit marches. He again has my admiration in this interview. youtu.be/4fKoGoY7cKg?...

The Goldwater Rule is an ethical guideline prohibiting psychiatrists from diagnosing public figures w/o personal examination. And indeed, many outrageous, volatile leaders are hard to read. This is where political analysis won't provide answers. Personal insight will. #GoodMorning, everyone.

Canada has become the latest country to announce its intention to recognise a Palestinian state if certain conditions are met. Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the Israeli government for allowing a catastrophe to unfold in Gaza.

Good.

Sounds good to me www.instagram.com/reel/DLAOK5l...

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Should Britain recognise the state of Palestine?" Sarah Champion, "Yes" Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Should Britain call this a genocide?" Sarah Champion, "I can't see it as anything other than a genocide"

I honestly despair that our Govt along with so many others stand by and do nothing as Isreal unleashes its own holocaust on Palestinians, shooting, bombing & starving innocent children, women & men… They were so quick to impose sanctions on Russia (rightly so) but for the Palestinians nothing 🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

Finally www.gov.uk/government/n...

New Policy Brief on ‘Efficacy of Certificate of Application (CoA) at the UK Border and risk of removals of EU citizens from the UK’, including recommendations to the Home Office. We hope this adds to the excellent work that others are doing to highlight this issue. settled.org.uk/efficacy-of-...

Insightful panel today at the #EUCitizensGathering 2025! Our CEO & Immigration Advice Manager, shared key insights on our new COA paper settled.org.uk/news/ Thanks to @euinuk.bsky.social for making this event happen. #COA #TravelRights #EUCitizens #StrongerTogether #EUinUK

Tiberius— "There has never been a better time to watch this video"

I wrote to my MP to demand the release of the Madleen’s volunteers and the lift of Israel’s siege on Gaza with @dotwuk.bsky.social , will you? 💙 Join the campaign. secure.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/page/172952/...

Protesters filled plazas, streets and parks across the U.S. on Saturday, gathering at demonstrations to call for protecting American democracy from President Trump. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4e3BIzD

Gaza aid ship activists accuse Israel of ‘forcibly intercepting’ vessel as Israeli foreign ministry says ship heading to Israel – live

Voters overwhelmingly back tax on wealthy to protect public services A poll commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), found the public support tax increases on the wealthy and big businesses by a margin of almost two to one - 58% to 28% www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

I was thinking about this tonight. They aren’t deporting violent criminals. They’re kidnapping people off the streets, most of whom are here legally. It is wrong and we need to speak out against it. It is home-grown terrorism.

The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.

Reminiscent of 1930s Germany. 😢

One from the archives, inspired by a robin near my studio.

Ukrainian spies launched an underwater assault against the pillars of the Kerch Bridge connecting Russia’s mainland with Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow has illegally occupied since 2014.

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In Gaza, hospitals have collapsed. Babies ran out of formula. Clean drinking water is gone. Meanwhile, trucks filled with aid are waiting idle by the border. Instead of trying to do a Gaza real estate deal, Trump should press the Netanyahu government to open aid routes & stop starving Palestinians.

Keir Starmer’s Attempt to Out-Farage Reform on Migration Will Only End Badly’ bylinetimes.com/2025/05/13/k...

What an insane position to have gotten himself into www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Comment @the3million.bsky.social: UK immigration changes announced today will only sow more division and erode people’s rights. "We also need more information on whether EU citizens with rights under the WA will only be able to apply for British citizenship after 10 years of residence."

Here we go… 🇧🇪s I know nearly missed their #PandOCruise in Southampton because staff have no idea about #EUSS #SettledStatus. As @ukhomeoffice.bsky.social refuses to issue #PhysicalProof of status, staff asked about #ETA and proof of status and nearly denied travel. @the3million.bsky.social #brexit

Donald Trump cut funding for cancer research by 31% in the first three months of his term. This is an attack on every American family who has loved someone with cancer.

T H I S 👇🏻👇🏻

We believe the UK is an island of welcoming communities. As migrants, we are family, friends and neighbours. We all agree the immigration system is broken, but immigration changes announced today will only sow more division and erode people’s rights.

Our response to this government white paper on immigration

Starmer is against restoring Freedom of Movement. Please repost if you want our Freedom of Movement restored. We were robbed of our right to live, work, study, and love in 30 countries by the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.

Happy Europe Day

Well said

IMA survey now open to all EU and EEA EFTA citizens, and family members, living in the UK and Gibraltar. Your experiences of life in the UK after Brexit will help us ensure people can raise their families, access education, healthcare and benefits: www.ima-survey.co.uk youtu.be/2-PIveZezww

The American people have risen up and they are PISSED AS HELL. #HandsOff

Hope there will be a good outcome for Elzbieta Olszewska after all. Sounds like a beaurocratic mess.

Sometimes I post some of my art on a Sunday. I realize it is only Saturday, but it feels like Sunday. So here it goes. ‘Hope is the thing with feathers’ Acrylic and pen

I'm campaigning to get out a big anti-Farage vote in the local elections. I can't do this on my own. We need lots of people to be campaigning. Let's burst Farage's toxic bubble by campaigning and voting. Please use the #Vote4Democracy tag, and share the message as far and as fast as possible.