Being Doris

The Guardian view on asylum myths: when truth loses, scapegoating takes over Britain’s migrant debate | Editorial Editorial: Labour’s cautious fixes for immigration and asylum policy face a toxic public mood shaped by fear, falsehoods and far-right provocation

"Nearly half of Britons wrongly believe that illegal migrants now outnumber those here legally. A staggering 72% of those who support mass deportations hold this belief"

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I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.

The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.

Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.

So Brian is willing to cancel the BL contract. I wonder what the family will make of that, can he make that decision without consulting them? I predict 🧨 #thearchers

I think there might need to be a bit of backtracking from the pub chat there. #TheArchers #TakeYourWheatHarvestAndShoveIt

So clearly Chris is going to move back in with Alice. I hope he does, they are good together. #TheArchers

🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A man (20s?) in a tradie* van has pulled up to traffic lights while blasting Rag'n'Bone Man's 'Human.' Soulfully singing from his belly with a deep baritone. Hand tapping the steering wheel. A beatific smile on his face. He's in the moment. (1)

#RNLI lifeboats are crewed by brave people.

I used to live near one of the launch stations, in Stromness, Orkney.

When the boat went out, often in dire conditions, it felt like the whole town stopped until they were safely back in harbour.

'For those in peril on the sea'

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Thank you to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 for showing up and taking a stand this weekend. We loved the signs, so many of them made us laugh. This weekend showed that the resistance is growing and that we have friends everywhere! Scotland the Brave!

Susan: “You appear to have lost your trousers, Martyn!”
Martyn: “Ah yes. I can’t wear trousers around female cast members due to my autism. This is a dangerous environment the BBC has created for me! I’m the real victim here!” #TheArchers

Protesters at anti-Trump rally. Placard says ‘Trump is still a cunt’

Protesters at anti-Trump rally. One person is wearing an oversized model of Trump’s head with a sign saying ‘investigate me!’

Well done Aberdeen. #TrumpProtests

spot on, Lorax

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When I was little, the U.S. military came to our home at gunpoint and took me and my family away. We were imprisoned for years in barbed wire camps simply because we were Japanese American. I have spent my life telling that story, hoping it would never be repeated.

Aberdeen is buzzing today. I can’t remember anything like it after visiting the Tall Ships and witnessing massive crowds throughout the harbour and the city centre. The weather is dismal, but we don’t care. This event is a triumph!

Only 1.5% of people getting universal credit are refugees, DWP figures show - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

a man in a striped shirt is making a face and says well obviously ALT: a man in a striped shirt is making a face and says well obviously

Susan will neither let things blow over nor will she forget.
#TheArchers

I'm of a generation of Drs old and widely travelled enough to have seen children die or be maimed by the diseases we commonly vaccinate for, including tetanus, polio, measles, haemophilus

Please parents vaccinate your kids according to your local schedule and save yourself a mass of heartache

Yayyy she’s back baby! #TheArchers

Excellent plan! #TheArchers

So lovely to be back with familiar folk for #TheArchers tweetalong. And in a much more gentle place.

Right I’m off to help Amber move the bales. #TheArchers

Sinister cat poisoning. I think I’d be asking know to look after the cat for a bit until the Marky matter is resolved. #TheArchers

Susan isn’t wrong but the screaming doesn’t help. #TheArchers

Coming for the cat is the step too far. #JusticeForTortoise #TheArchers

Bless him? He’s a scamming idiot. #TheArchers

Susan is not going to like this. #TheArchers

I think so too. #TheArchers

George put George in prison. Someone needs to tell Amber about Alice. #TheArchers

Amber is never quiet though, is she? #TheArchers

Amber has been brilliant. Who knew?? #TheArchers