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Mary van Erp Bythell

@mbythell.bsky.social

UK/US citizen. Retired health data specialist. Can usually be found fighting fascists or #metaldetecting. Founding member #indivisibleabroad. #NUFC ๐Ÿ‘‘โŒ

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Latest posts by mbythell.bsky.social on Bluesky

Surely this disqualifies Tesla from becoming an energy provider in the UK.
www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications...

29.10.2025 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Labour Party:

More of this sort of thing and less Draconian treatment of peaceful protesters please.

Thank you.

@teamlabouruk.bsky.social

29.10.2025 12:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Donโ€™t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify

I've cancelled my Spotify subscription until the ICE ads are removed. Streaming hate is a choice and I refuse to fund it. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/v6FJhJgi

28.10.2025 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's so disheartening - especially when you can see our potential dystopian future playing out in the US!

25.10.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(3/3) I then went into a polite monologue about that not being a surprise (I'm a white dual US/UK citizen) and how upset I am to be having this conversation in my adopted home that I love - the North East.

There were young lads there with their dads. I hope that they heard what I was saying.

25.10.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(2/3) Despite his friends telling him it was not a good subject for a crowded train, he didn't stop. Finally, I said I am an immigrant & your conversation is making me uncomfortable.

He replied with the inevitable. It's not immigrants like you that I have a problem with.

25.10.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(1/3) Afterglow of the #NUFC match win was dimmed by a guy on the crowded train home saying loudly that he was a racist and that refugees were wrecking the country.

My comment to him about oligarchs actually hoarding wealth being the problem was met by the verbal equivalent of a blank stare.

25.10.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is patriotism. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

This is pride.

This is unity.

This is a city and a region saying loud and clear- no to racism and no to a far right agenda seeking to divide us.

So much love for our place and our people today. Thank you to everyone who came out and showed who we are.โค๏ธ

27.09.2025 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 87    ๐Ÿ” 25    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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27.09.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 185    ๐Ÿ” 28    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-7 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

All US activists, but especially those living abroad, should read this EO. Clearly it is based on fabrication & twisting of partial facts to fit a false narrative. But we need to figure out what exactly are the legal implications of this.

#FreeSpeech

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

26.09.2025 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

UK recognizes #Palestine. Starmer must be feeling the heat.

21.09.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fired up after marching with @indivisiblelondon.bsky.social at the @ukstoptrump.bsky.social London protest this week.

Being around so many creative people and their positive energy really does make me braver and more hopeful.

#courageiscontagious
@indivisible.org @indivisableabroad.bsky.social

19.09.2025 21:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The absolute utter cheek of someone having an Irish tricolour at an anti immigration rally in London. Honestly they must be illiterate because theyโ€™ve obviously never been in the same room as a history book never mind read it.

13.09.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 247    ๐Ÿ” 33    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.

Today, we say: They donโ€™t speak for us โ€” and they wonโ€™t have the last word.

This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

14.09.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1959    ๐Ÿ” 1049    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 87    ๐Ÿ“Œ 112

This is the kind of thing that I want to hear members of our Labour Party government saying 24/7

#stopReform

04.09.2025 07:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I hated the restrictions of being a civil servant. I hope this guy gets fired and loses his pension.

02.09.2025 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great Yarmouth to Host Britainโ€™s Biggest White Power Concert in Years โ€“ HOPE not hate Great Yarmouth is set to host the largest white power music gig held in the UK for at least 10 years, HOPE not hate can...

Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they wonโ€™t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...

02.09.2025 10:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Solidarity Forever
YouTube video by Pete Seeger - Topic Solidarity Forever

Happy Labor Day to all our friends and comrades back in the US! Always remember that unions secured the weekend, the eight-hour day, and more!

#SolidarityForever

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8eK...

01.09.2025 14:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I turn on my TV and a TV presenter is asking a Govt minister why they are talking about rolling out free childcare when the big issue is asylum hotels. This is objectively insane.

01.09.2025 07:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3657    ๐Ÿ” 785    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 125    ๐Ÿ“Œ 37

Keir Starmer "I know what itโ€™s like when youโ€™ve got young kids and they get sick โ€” missed school days, missed work, and last-minute childcare.

That's why we're rolling out free chickenpox vaccines.

Our Plan for Change will protect children, support families and save the NHS money."

30.08.2025 11:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

It's so frustrating!

01.09.2025 07:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Old Soviet joke for today:

A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.

After a long time of this, the owner says โ€œCan I help you find something?โ€

โ€œIโ€™m looking for the obituaries.โ€

โ€œThe obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.โ€

โ€œNot the one Iโ€™m looking for.โ€

30.08.2025 05:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27167    ๐Ÿ” 7005    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 204    ๐Ÿ“Œ 176
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Krasner: So, if what you have is a group of ICE agents, or even the military, coming into Philadelphia and committing crimesโ€”assaults that are illegal, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, obstruction of the administration of justiceโ€”they can be prosecuted.

26.08.2025 23:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23784    ๐Ÿ” 7172    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 908    ๐Ÿ“Œ 869

New Bridge Hotel...

23.08.2025 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Near the Laing Gallery.

23.08.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Protesting the hateful anti refugee protesters in #Newcastle.

And those of you racists stupid enough to be waving football flags, your photos will be sent to #EFL and #NUFC.

23.08.2025 12:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll be there!

#resist #Newcastle #standuptoracism #oligarchsaretherealproblem

23.08.2025 07:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It seems like only yesterday that vandalism with paint was considered a terrorism offence

22.08.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 63    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Two thirds arrested at protest involved in domestic abuse reports Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the statistics following an FOI request

Not shocked to hear this.

Two thirds of those arrested at Bristol anti-immigration riots involved in domestic abuse reports | Bristol Live share.google/VI1Yf6YvcpV3...

22.08.2025 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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