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Helen Meldrum

@helenmeldrum.bsky.social

Feminist, Ally Join A Union Scotland

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True, but you can't "both sides" this
Pretty sure if Epstein had any idea these would be made public, they'd have been different!

13.11.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How migrant fishermen followed their catch from Ghana to Denmark -and back - MyJoyOnline Ghanaian fishermen who migrated to Europe because of overfishing along Ghana’s coastline have found themselves exploited in the European fishing industry.

Many European ships fly under the British flag because UK laws allow companies to employ workers on so-called transit visas, effectively reducing them to little more than illegal labourers.

www.myjoyonline.com/how-migrant-...

10.11.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Watching from Scotland. Step in the right direction.
Solidarity Chris ✊

08.11.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The voices of SNAP Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.

SNAP benefits are currently being held hostage by the Trump administration and their fate now lies with the Supreme Court.

Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need foodβ€”a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:

08.11.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1127    πŸ” 396    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 12

Absurd country we live in

08.11.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's just so refreshing to see a party leader supporting striking workers from my old union

Solidarity to @pcsunion.bsky.social workers at the British Library

07.11.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It still amazes me that anyone would buy from Starbucks
They are anti worker union busters

06.11.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hoping TESLA doesn't make those performance targets

06.11.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reform’s public-sector pensions plan could cost billions extra, union warns Prospect says proposals to make payouts less generous would damage public finances rather than save money

🚨 Prospect warns that Reform's plan to shift public sector pensions from defined benefit to defined contribution for new entrants could end up costing taxpayers tens of billions rather than saving money.

Read more in @theguardian.com

05.11.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing 😍
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/05/p...

05.11.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never thought I'd be so invested in a New York election πŸ‘€

04.11.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Unstable foundations borne out of savage austerity that your party were instrumental in agreeing to and voting for whilst in the coalition, sadly.

03.11.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Taxation, (some) benefits and rent control first of all but I'm not going to argue with you.

30.10.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She must have been on a plane to somewhere else mistakenly, because I was in London in April and May in a mini heatwave and there was plenty of summer attire going on!

30.10.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She must have got on a plane to somewhere else mistakenly, because I was in London in April and May for a month...

30.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are plenty of powers that are devolved that could improve the living standards and local economy atm

29.10.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Rents and council tax are also unaffordable in Scotland. It's maybe not quite as bad, but it's still a broken system and council tax could and should have been scrapped for something more progressive here

29.10.2025 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I can't say it enough
These Reform ghouls want to control our bodies. They have no interest in protecting women and girls.
They want us for breeding and submitting to the men

20.10.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"I have to thank the squirrels and the builder," she added.

πŸ₯Ί

18.10.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nigel Farage is cosying up to the US anti-abortion group that challenged Roe v Wade. Women in Britain should know that | Zoe Williams ADF, a conservative Christian lobby group that counts among its allies JD Vance, has stated that its goal is to see abortion rights curtailed in Britain, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

Nigel Farage is cosying up to the US anti-abortion group that challenged Roe v Wade. Women in Britain should know that | Zoe Williams

16.10.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 231    πŸ” 137    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 11

"Free Speech!!!"
Oh

15.10.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Right to protest under β€˜sustained attack’ across the west, report finds Counter-terror laws being β€˜weaponised’ against pro-Palestine groups in UK, US, France and Germany, says FIDH The right to protest has come under β€œsustained attack” across the west , according to a report highlighting the growing criminalisation of pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The study by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) pays particular attention to the UK, the US, France and Germany, where it says governments have β€œweaponised” counter-terrorism legislation as well as the fight against antisemitism to suppress dissent and support for Palestinian rights in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Continue reading...

Right to protest under β€˜sustained attack’ across the west, report finds

14.10.2025 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 144    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 12

Because no one is more deserving of Nobel than someone who responds with reprisals, right?
Unbelievable

10.10.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just asking, have you ever seen Bad Bunny and one of the founders of AntiFa in the same room though? πŸ‘€

09.10.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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That's not how science works.

09.10.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 482    πŸ” 78    πŸ’¬ 49    πŸ“Œ 5
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Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

Unbelievable that Reform are complaining about Labour making reference to Gill taking bribes when he's ADMITTED it!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

09.10.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#NoFilter

08.10.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cyprus sunset ❀️

07.10.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's overwhelming to say the least

06.10.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When the US sneezes etc etc
We're heading into a very dangerous time here in the UK

06.10.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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