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Laura F (Atticus & Arturo)

@laurafranchi.bsky.social

Married childless cat woman of a certain age. Animals, music, politics, football and books #AdoptDontShop

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My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social

14.02.2026 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 483    ๐Ÿ” 1017    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36    ๐Ÿ“Œ 21

This Womenโ€™s Freeski Big Air is mesmerising #WinterOlympics

14.02.2026 20:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Guardian supported Lib Dems in 2010.

And what happened when they got a hold of the Treasury in bed with the Tories?

They imposed austerity and decimated public services.

They think the public have forgotten this.

14.02.2026 20:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

14.02.2026 19:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Then and now! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

14.02.2026 19:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 77    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The main argument against rejoining the EU is that it would "embolden Farage".

Bullshit. It would expose Farage.

It would force him to oppose the majority of voters, remind them that his last "Great Crusader" left us poor and powerless, and force him to admit he wants us to remain that way.

14.02.2026 19:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1023    ๐Ÿ” 256    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 39    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12

Achieving absolutely nothing, which is probably the case for every element of their existence. Pathetic demented idiots.

14.02.2026 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sad sweet dreamers The editorial stance of The Guardian newspaper, as well as the opinions of its columnists, is of little relevance to The Great British Public. Certainly not compared to that of the Mail, Sun and the r...

I wrote this about The Guardian.

14.02.2026 10:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 67    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 27    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16

An excellent read. Spot on.

14.02.2026 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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PM speech during the Munich Security Conference: 14 February Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave a speech during the Munich Security Conference.

A superb speech from our Prime Minister.

The world order is changing and Europe must respond.

14.02.2026 13:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Excellent. I wish my boys liked treats, but still nope from them.

13.02.2026 20:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cookies for everyone!

13.02.2026 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This should be headline news in the UK for several weeks, if not longer...until we know exactly WHO in the UK was involved in this and we see them brought to account!

No one should bring down a UK government unless they are part of the UK parliament.

No one in the media.

No one from abroad!

11.02.2026 19:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 105    ๐Ÿ” 51    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson, and the British Media I am not going to sit here and pretend that Keir Starmer is the Messiah.

So, I wrote a Substack. I haven't done so for monetary gain, just as a way to share my thoughts in more detail. I'd appreciate any feedback, as this is my first attempt at a thinkpiece.
open.substack.com/pub/ceremoni...

11.02.2026 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Well done Hannah. Very well thought out. Probably quite cathartic to write too, after this week.

11.02.2026 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here are 7๏ธโƒฃ major changes the Labour Government made last weekโ€ฆ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

10.02.2026 08:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Please see my statement below following tonightโ€™s Parliamentary Labour Party meeting.

09.02.2026 21:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A couple of excerpts of Starmerโ€™s speech to the PLP today (1/2):

โ€œAfter having fought so hard for the chance to change our country, Iโ€™m not prepared to walk away from my mandate and my responsibility to my country, or to plunge us into chaos as others have done.โ€

09.02.2026 21:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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To the naysayers and those who underestimate Keir Starmer time and time again. You were wrong before and youโ€™re wrong this time too.

09.02.2026 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 75    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Oops a daisy, Anas! ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚

09.02.2026 18:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Dan

09.02.2026 18:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Labour Governments arenโ€™t about self-service, theyโ€™re about public service โ€” and this PM embodies public service.

Thats why heโ€™s got a 5-year mandate and my full support. Letโ€™s get on with the job.

09.02.2026 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 190    ๐Ÿ” 45    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The country is rightly impatient for change and for government that serves their interests above all else.

Our job is simple: stay focused, get on with the hard work of delivering instead of looking inwardly at ourselves and remember the people who we serve.

09.02.2026 16:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 71    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Thank you Michael

09.02.2026 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s treacherous and Iโ€™m ragingโ€ฆagain. Our CLP secretary is such a lovely man and has given his life to the party, so his response got me thinking. Will probably stay a member, but not support in any way in the upcoming Holyrood elections, as I do still support our Westminster MP.

09.02.2026 17:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week, we voted to lift 450,000 children out of poverty and selected 500 schools to get free breakfast clubs.

That's the change we should be focused on, that's the change voters want, and it's only possible because Keir Starmer secured a five year mandate.

He must see it through.

09.02.2026 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 457    ๐Ÿ” 119    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 48    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

I heard @mrjamesob.bsky.social say it is likely Keir Starmer will have to go because of "critical mass"

Whilst also admitting that Johnson should have gone over the wallpaper, the parties, the Russian connections, Owen Paterson, the covid violations, lying to Parliament, lying to the Queen.

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09.02.2026 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m so disappointed in the leader here in Scotland basically undermining the Prime Minister. Itโ€™s not a good look at all.

09.02.2026 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Amen to that

09.02.2026 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cannae trust a hun๐Ÿคฃ

09.02.2026 15:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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