Hazel Pinner

Police arrest 474 people at protest over Palestine Action ban in London Number of arrests was highest recorded in relation to single operation in at least past decade, according to Met police

The number of arrests was the highest recorded in relation to a single operation in at least the past decade, according to Met police

Amnesty International called the mass arrests “deeply concerning”

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

From my brave kindred spirit niece Mirabai

"Just got in. Arrested, 10 hours in custody, on bail, condition being mustn’t do it again! 😉 Thanks for your support (and example) xxx"

I couldn't be there with her
but can keep posting
#IOpposeGenocide
#ISupportPalestineAction
until they come for us all

I wish these men showed half as much concern for women abused and attacked by their white British mates rather than using violence against women as a racist political cudgel but alas and alack

"Five years ago, anthropologist and political activist David Graeber (r.i.p.) made a prediction which looks increasingly likely to come to pass"
via @dailypolitik.bsky.social

Daniel Kebede, Zack Polanski and Eddie Dempsey all smiling at the camera.

Solidarity. ✊🏽

With Daniel Kebede (NEU) & Eddie Dempsey (RMT)

Our struggles are all connected.

Free Palestine. 🇵🇸

Scotland has 18 'Remote Small Towns'.

Pupils who live there have poorer exam results, lower literacy and numeracy levels, and are by far the least likely to go to university.

Why are those children being left, and why doesn't the government seem bothered?

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2537430...

Thank you @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for this article highlighting the wider attainment gap and exam results in remote small towns.
The SG statement at the end with "stretch aims" means that it will come back on school staff as responsible and we'll be under more pressure to make data look 'good'.

via Lakota Spirit

So about the concerns for future right-wing authoritarian government...it's here, it's now.

We're now at a total of a quarter of the longlisted authors choosing to withdraw from the Polari Prize this year.

Police arrest 365 people at protest over Palestine Action ban in London Met officers and other UK forces form ‘significant presence’ in largest protest since group was proscribed as terrorist organisation

If Labour were on Bluesky (rather than the RW extremist platform they favour), they would see that proscribing PA has had completely the opposite effect of what they intended (ie intimidating people) - never seen so many people who normally avoid politics speaking up against this & the genocide.

Radioactive water from UK nuclear bomb base leaked into sea, files show Exclusive: Polluted water was released into loch near Glasgow because Royal Navy failed to maintain 1,500 water pipes, says watchdog

The reckless lack of care at what should be the most secure site in Britain is utterly jaw dropping. Never mind diplomatic talk of “suboptimal” plans & “shortfalls in asset management” - this is a story of unforgivable negligence & cover-up - just shameful

the Polari Prize First Book longlist, with Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu and Ciara Maguire crossed out as they've withdrawn

The Polari Prize Longlist with Rhian Elizabeth crossed out as she's withdrawn

New update on author withdrawals from the Polari Prize in protest of the inclusion of a proud transphobe

From the First Book longlist: Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Ciara Maguire

From the main award longlist: Rhian Elizabeth

Rhian Elizabeth, who is actually on the longlist with JB, has withdrawn

Another day, another attack on immigrants. Not by the mobs swilling outside of asylum hotels, but by the Prime Minister.

Britain. Lovely place.

x.com/keir_starmer...

Anyone else feel like @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social and me?

It's #Genocide by attacks, starvation and lack of access to medical aid. #FreePalestine #Gaza #BDS #SanctionIsrael

I already viewed you as someone of principle who had my respect. You are a shining beacon of hope 👏🏻

If you've not already bought these books then ones to get on the TBR. We know there's a cost to authors pulling their books from the #Polari prize, let's support authors with principles who are willing to take action that has professional and personal cost.

Polari first book prize long list with crosses over the books by Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu and Ciara Maguire

The book prize Longlist

Update on withdrawals from the Polari Prize: Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Ciara Maguire have all withdrawn so far, in protest of the inclusion of John Boyne.

It's a very big deal that first books are being pulled. Winning a prize like this for your first book basically guarantees you another contract - it's a huge deal for an early career author, arguably more so than for someone more established.

A Labour MP using utterly inhuman language to describe people being targeted by ICE-style immigration raids in the UK

A bright August full moon dominates the centre of the image against a dark night sky. The moon’s surface is detailed with various craters and dark patches, giving it a textured, three-dimensional appearance. The stark contrast between the illuminated moon and the dark clouds surrounding it creates a sense of calm and quiet solitude.

A dark night sky scattered with countless stars, with two bright meteor trails cutting through one vertical near the centre and another slanting in from the right edge. The horizon is lined with the silhouettes of trees and distant hills, faintly lit by a warm orange glow from below.

August’s full moon rises 🌕🌠

Named the 'Sturgeon Moon’ by Native Americans for plentiful fishing, & the 'Grain Moon' in Old English to mark the harvest.

Tonight, it shares the sky with the Perseid meteor shower (peaking 12 Aug), so keep an eye out for shooting stars!

Moonrise: 21:16*

"Cleaning up" is definitely a choice of words when it comes to talking about people, isn't it?

You and your party are a disgrace to what was the Labour movement 🤬 what foul and fascist language usage towards people.

I regret to inform you that Starmer’s been tweeting dehumanising videos of migrants again.

These videos have been shown to increase support for Reform, by increasing salience of migration.

He has to go.

"As world leaders continue to wring their hands and publish statements condemning Israel’s latest plan, the starvation continues as in the last few weeks there were another 180 deaths due to malnutrition, including 93 children." #FreePalestine #GazaGenocide

YouTube video by The Orkney News Standing in Solidarity with #Gaza and #Palestine

Standing in Solidarity with #Gaza and #Palestine
youtu.be/GkRxzbaXSyQ?...

I will be asking to remove 'Queer As Folklore' from the long list for the Polari Prize 2025.