Lisa Jenkins She/Her

Colour photograph of Seb Rochford, wrapped in a multi-coloured blanket, standing outside of a black painted front door marked '10A'.

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Godflesh, Teenage Jesus And The Jerks, Prince, Thelonious Monk... find out what else the rule-breaking drummer and composer picked here:

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Digital ID won’t be mandatory for ‘everyone in the UK’ – Full Fact The Liberal Democrats have claimed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said everyone in the UK will have to have digital ID, but that’s not the case.

On social media and their website, the Liberal Democrats have claimed “Keir Starmer says everyone in the UK will be required to have mandatory digital ID”.

But this isn’t the case, and we can’t find any evidence the Prime Minister said it was.

Question for you all.
Are there any companies or brands out there catching your eye? Innovation plus ethical ( any with the B Corp certification?)
Answers on a postcard please
Thank you!

Footage of man striking women at ‘London’ station is actually from Barcelona last year – Full Fact The incident, which posts claimed was filmed at a London train station, actually occurred at Barcelona’s Camp de l’Arpa metro station in 2024.

Social media posts have claimed that a video of a man striking women at a station was filmed in London.

The footage is actually from Barcelona last year.

Part of my love for New Zealand is that the feeling Stephanie describes below is slightly lessened here, because you can leave a job without losing access to health care.

When a job is the ONLY way you can maintain access to affordable health care even THE BEST JOB EVER can feel like a burden.

Please follow @fullfact.org
They tell you the truth... and debunking all the lies.

No, the government is not introducing a £100 annual pet fee from October – Full Fact A spokesperson for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs told Full Fact this is “completely false”.

A TikTok video shared over 20,000 times claims the government is introducing a £100 annual fee for “every dog and cat in the UK” from October.

But a spokesperson for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs told us this is “completely false”.

The government isn’t introducing a £15 monthly ‘clean water levy’ for all UK households – Full Fact A government spokesperson told Full Fact this claim, which has been shared on social media, is “completely false”.

Videos claiming that the government is introducing a £15 monthly “clean water levy” for UK households have been widely shared on social media.

But this isn’t the case. A government spokesperson told Full Fact the claims are “completely false”.

Thousands share faked photo of Keir Starmer and Jimmy Savile decorating a Christmas tree – Full Fact The viral image has been edited to include Savile’s face.

A viral photo appears to show a young Keir Starmer decorating a Christmas tree with Jimmy Savile.

But this has been edited to include Savile’s face. The original photo shows the PM with an older woman.

Full Fact Not sure what to believe? Full Fact checks the claims you see online and in the news, helping you spot misinformation and get the facts that matter.

There is SO much rubbish being written on social media, by ignorant people and also written by some of the largest news outlets, some of which are blatantly bias
So if you want some proper, clear fact checking, please go to Full Fact. They are debunking every stupid story out there!
fullfact.org

Christian Rapture 2025: All The Times The End Of The World Was Predicted - But Did Not Happen From William Miller's Great Disappointment to Harold Camping and beyond, history shows repeated failed predictions of the Rapture ahead of 2025 claims.

So I guess The Rapture didn't happen.....again
www.ibtimes.co.uk/christian-ra...

Good morning all.
If you have read any good books recently do let me know. Latest one I've read is Neneh Cherry's autobiography (excellent stuff) Anyway other suggestions?

Government confirms welfare climbdown in deal with rebels - live updates People who currently receive personal independence payments (Pip), or the health element of universal credit, will continue to do so.

And....there we go (cuts to future applicants will not take affect until 2026 so get in there folks) But those already on PIP or UC will not be affected now...Labour has 'climbed down' over Welfare Cuts
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...

Time to Brejoin? Most voters now support referendum to reverse Brexit - YouGov Wonder if 'will of the people' is still a thing? Because if it is, it could end up being the death knell for Brexit itself...

I doubt it will happen unfortunately but not surprised by this at all
#brejoin
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...

Tell me your favourite books about writing with disability, chronic illness, or neurodivergence? Or even otherwise interrupted through parenting or caring, or bereavement, or anything else?

9 years....bloody hell....

Corrections and clarifications A 10 April 2024 article referred to Dr Aidan Kelly and Dr Heather Wood who formerly worked at the Gender Identity Development Services (GIDS) as 'doctors who doled out puberty blockers'

Daily Mail issues retraction on inaccurate reporting on puberty blockers. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

I strongly oppose Israel’s attacks against Iran and Iran’s attacks against Israel. Both endanger civilians and risk all-out war.

If you’re like my opponents and only condemning one side, I hope you find a spine and some moral clarity.

Everything you need to know about Iran’s nuclear program | CNN After decades of threats, Israel launched an audacious attack on Iran, targeting its nuclear sites, scientists and military leaders. Here’s what to know about its controversial nuclear program.

What a s**t show
No way Trump will be able to navigate this
..what was Netanyahu thinking with Iran's potential nuclear power...
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/13/m...

One of the very best music/culture websites out there folks....

From John Amaechi (OBE,Leadership Transformation Coach) His mother told him
"The most unlikely of people, in the most improbable of circumstances, can become extraordinary."

THIS CHURN OF HELPERS It has become clear that taking care of yourself is an act of selflessness, or even altruism.

Just when I needed it...this arrived. Hanif Kureishi's latest substack. I haven't written anything in 5 years...however....
open.substack.com/pub/hanifkur...

Currently plotting Spring's edition of my Quietus trad column - keen to hear any tips for exciting/weird folk music of a traditional bent, released in the last couple of months, or due out soon, should you have em!

Any views on Methylene Blue folks. Mostly USA users and some blatant AI are all over the Internet...comment's from elsewhere?

It's going to be interesting....

in this week's newsletter! I ask if "why is AI taking over all these sectors?" is maybe the wrong question, and if instead we should be asking ourselves why it's so easy for AI to take over all these sectors: youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/the-ballad...

My therapist said I need more greenery around me..
'My latest Google search...'