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@alanlab.bsky.social

LGBTQ Labour Party member JLM ally. 50 years NHS Nurse. St.Helens Rugby League supporter #pigoneer #ukraine #merseyside #BLM

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Angela Rayner makes major demand after Labour climbdown to help struggling pubs

Angela Rayner has piled pressure on the Government to do more to help the night-time economy as struggling venues face a "triple whammy" of rising costs.

12.02.2026 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explosive Reform and Labour row erupts at by-election hustings as insults hurled

Some women living in a key by-election battleground are scared to leave their homes because of the rhetoric peddled by Reform UK, a Labour candidate has warned.

12.02.2026 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Question Time crowd applaud as guest skewers Nadine Dorries in immigration row

The audience of BBC Question Time clapped as Nadine Dorries was challenged during a discussion about immigration last night.

13.02.2026 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
The first Labor Day celebration in the U.S. took place in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers marched in a parade organized by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor.

The first Labor Day celebration in the U.S. took place in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers marched in a parade organized by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor.

Without unions, Labor Day wouldn't be a holiday.

Project 2025 will eliminate almost everything unions have fought for. It is anti-worker and pro-employer.

Remember this when you cast your vote on Election Day.

02.09.2024 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 209    πŸ” 96    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4
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Can I ask a favour please?

Can you all be absolute legends and download the 'Our League' app from either the Android or Apple app store before Friday please?

Then please select York City Knights as your team when signing up - ta muchly!

➑...

15.04.2019 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

IOC showed with whom it is.
Honoring russian athletes and disqualifing Ukrainian athlete for wearing helmet as a sine of remembrance of killed athletes by russia.

IOC, you're russian puppet.
#Ukrainianview

12.02.2026 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

☝️

#UkrainianView

08.02.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 77    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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The International Olympic Committee is pressuring Ukraine because Vladyslav wore a helmet honoring athletes murdered by russia.

He knows he may be sanctioned. He did it anyway.

This is defiance. This is memory.
#UkrainianView

09.02.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 351    πŸ” 108    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 15
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February is #LGBTQ+ #History #Month πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ‰πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ #Everyone is welcome at #CougarPark and we are forever #proud to be only one of the too few #RugbyLeague clubs celebrating our #community, and we will keep doing so! ❀️🌈 Love each other and be kind πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
#LGBTQHistory
#loveislove
#jointhepride
#KeighleyCougars

02.02.2026 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#Ukraine #UkrainianView

06.02.2026 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

These are russian drones targeted at a civillians.
This is what almost every night looks like for Ukraine.

#UkrainianView

07.02.2026 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

This guy just feels like the antidote to these times we live in

06.02.2026 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 179    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Photo of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust project manager Dan Vipond at the site. He is standing on the unfinished path, there are trees in the background.

Photo of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust project manager Dan Vipond at the site. He is standing on the unfinished path, there are trees in the background.

Photo of the unfinished path with machinery in the background.

Photo of the unfinished path with machinery in the background.

Flexipave being laid by a specialist on top of the 'stoned up' surface beneath.

Flexipave being laid by a specialist on top of the 'stoned up' surface beneath.

A section of completed path with being inspected by a site worker.

A section of completed path with being inspected by a site worker.

UPDATE: Looking good at Hylton Bridge! When it's finished in March we'll have transformed 1.5km of dusty old path into a new 'Flexipave' surface. The path between Sunderland and Washington will be wider and safer with improved drainage. Made possible thanks to @nationalhighways.bsky.social

05.02.2026 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#UkrainianView #StandWithUkraine️

04.02.2026 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

always on the right side of history πŸ‘Š

30.01.2026 06:23 β€” πŸ‘ 141    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
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Chinese vehicle giant chooses Liverpool for new European headquarters City leader Liam Robinson flies out to China to seal deal that could bring jobs to Liverpool

Big news for Liverpool

29.01.2026 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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Dame Esther Rantzen calls out bad-faith tactics by a tiny minority of Lords who are blocking the assisted dying Bill.

The people support choice. MPs support choice. Unelected Lords must respect that.

news.sky.com/story/dame-e...

27.01.2026 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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A reader tells @economist.com that while opponents focus on hypotheticals, thousands of terminally ill people face a harsh reality.

The debate over the assisted dying Bill too often sidelines the voices of those it most affects - people seeking to regain control in the face of a painful death.

28.01.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Parents slammed for lazy and dangerous parking outside school "It shocks me that parents are willing to put their own and other children at risk rather than park elsewhere"

What an example to set for your kids

29.01.2026 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're all trying to find the guys who broke Britain Political editor Liam Thorp takes aim at the former senior government figures who have conveniently forgotten their role in the mess that is the UK today

I've managed to write a piece based entirely around the hot dog guy meme and now I feel I can retire

28.01.2026 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Minneapolis, a nurse was shot and killed while trying to protect others. We stand with Alex’s loved ones and all healthcare workers pushing for peace and policy change.Β 
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The CFNU will be joining @nationalnurses.bsky.social for a candlelight vigil Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Statement: buff.ly/i5mjV0P

26.01.2026 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Reform is a joke. Vote reform, get tory has-beens, tory cast offs, tory dregs. πŸ˜†

26.01.2026 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The defection of Suella Braverman, who was sacked twice from Government in disgrace, spent Β£700m of taxpayers' money to send four volunteers to Rwanda on a deportation scheme that was then scrapped and has a public approval rating of minus 32 is currently being described as a "major coup" for Reform

26.01.2026 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2152    πŸ” 728    πŸ’¬ 137    πŸ“Œ 40

You know when people ask about your fantasy dinner party? Well the current line up of Reform MPs is the exact opposite of that.

26.01.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 346    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 4
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Suspect Guilty GIF ALT: Suspect Guilty GIF

I know it’s been done but there really is no more succinct way to respond to Tory MPs who were part of the last government, saying β€˜Britain is broken’ after joining Reform

26.01.2026 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 141    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Burnham was born here - and everyone is angry at what just happened On the streets of Old Roan, where the Greater Manchester mayor started his life, people are furious at how he has been treated

Whatever you think of Andy Burnham, he’s popular. I’ve been out speaking to lots of people in recent weeks and many of them say he’s the only Labour leader that could bring them back to the party. This was overwhelmingly the case again today.

26.01.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 2
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Short-sighted Burnham block could trigger Starmer's demise ECHO political editor Liam Thorp says misguided decision feels like the beginning of the end for embattled PM

My thoughts on why today’s decision by the Labour NEC was short sighted and will likely only hasten Starmer’s design

(Btw this is an opinion, lots of people have them, you don’t have to be angry if you don’t share it)

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

25.01.2026 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 2

2 nd American citizen executed in the street.

25.01.2026 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Andy Burnham live updates as he's blocked from standing as MP The Greater Manchester mayor wanted to stand in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election

All the reaction rolling in to today's big decision

One Labour MP called the move to block Burnham 'cowardice', another said it is a 'profound mistake'

More here...

25.01.2026 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 3
TMZ
New Video Shows Trump Administration Told False Story About The Killing of Alex Pretti

MINNEAPOLIS KILLING
NEW VIDEO SHOWS
TRUMP
ADMINISTRATION
CREATED FALSE STORY
... Pretti Posed No Threat

By TMZ STAFF |
Published January 24, 2026 5:33 PM PST|

CNN
A new video of the killing of Alex Pretti shows the interaction between him and a swarm of DHS officers from start to finish ... and, it batters the credibility of Trump officials who came out of the gates swinging, calling Pretti a domestic terrorist

TMZ New Video Shows Trump Administration Told False Story About The Killing of Alex Pretti MINNEAPOLIS KILLING NEW VIDEO SHOWS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CREATED FALSE STORY ... Pretti Posed No Threat By TMZ STAFF | Published January 24, 2026 5:33 PM PST| CNN A new video of the killing of Alex Pretti shows the interaction between him and a swarm of DHS officers from start to finish ... and, it batters the credibility of Trump officials who came out of the gates swinging, calling Pretti a domestic terrorist

TMZ comes out the gate with a punch to the nose.
"Trump administration created false story."

MINNEAPOLIS KILLING

NEW VIDEO SHOWS
TRUMP
ADMINISTRATION
CREATED FALSE STORY

source URL:
www.tmz.com/2026/01/24/n...

25.01.2026 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 232    πŸ” 69    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 7

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