aka sparrow. En route to become a cat lady later in life. In the meantime, helping stroke survivors to reclaim theirs. I own my views. @spourgitaki.bsky.social
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Georgia Riga retweeted
Daily Mail say today we need Farage and Reform to save the country. A reminder of the role the Mail played in getting us into this mess.
Georgia Riga retweeted
"There have been no counter narratives from Labour. There have been no attempts to fact check some of this stuff."
Rylan's rant about migrant hotels was packed full of right-wing misinformation – and our government have done nothing to stop its spread
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The Coldstream Guards Band performed Black Sabbath's masterpiece Paranoid outside of Buckingham Palace as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on the day of his funeral. Don't let anybody tell you this isn't a great country.
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Georgia Riga retweeted
Today, we celebrate George’s birthday, his timeless music & the beautiful, generous soul who touched so many hearts. His spirit lives on in every note, in every word…“For every single memory has become a part of me”…Choose your favourite song, turn it up, & let the love play on
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Nine years ago the godfather of Brexit, Lord Daniel Hannan, predicted life in Brexit Britain in June 2025. Roll the tape… (VO by @gavinesler. Parts 2 & 3 below👇)
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A few people have asked for a shorter summary of our piece on the Reform UK "Britannia card" proposal.
We've also updated our report with a full copy of the Reform UK paper. Quick thread:
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I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni
ALT Zelensky and Trump in the Oval Office. Trump looking angry.
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"So if I'm reading this right, there must be a new cardboard box in the house"
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One more selfie for the road. We love you, America.
ALT President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden take a selfie in the West Colonnade.
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I learnt of grooming gangs from @thetimes in Jan 2011
I became chief prosecutor May 2011
I authorised charging Rochdale gang June 2011
After convictions (May 2012) Keir put me in charge of national response
Far Right thugs attacked my home
1000s of rapists were brought to justice
Georgia Riga retweeted
Air Ambulance. @BBCRadio4. New Year’s Eve, 8pm. A behind the scenes look at the work of Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex as we fly with the crew of Helimed 21 on a busy shift. Listen while you’re getting your glad rags on or catch it on BBC Sounds. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002690…
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Elephants are masters at using a hose to shower themselves, and they even appear to play pranks by interrupting another elephant’s shower.
Learn more: newscientist.com/article/245…
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Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.
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Pumpkins:
Halloween is one night.
If you have to waste a food item (and I strongly suggest you don't), please put it out for one night, then dispose of it.
Please DO NOT put it out for the wildlife.
Once you've handled it, cut it, left it out in the open, unrefrigerated, it will not be hygienic or safe for anyone to eat.
Pumpkins are a low-acid vegetable, so once they are cut and left at room temperature, pathogens will rapidly grow on the flesh.
Our precious wildlife do not have any magical properties that protect them against food poisoning.
Additionally, this time of year there are baby hedgehogs around, born too late to find natural food, desperate to eat anything to stop the pain of starvation.
Pumpkin has a laxative affect so it would be particularly cruel to leave it out for starving wildlife to eat in desperation, causing them to lose precious fluids that may make the difference between life and death.
So no matter what you read elsewhere, please DO NOT put your discarded decoration out for the birds or any other wildlife.
It's waste, fit only for the bin.
🆘Please help get this vital message spread far and wide, to save precious lives and prevent suffering.🚨
Georgia Riga retweeted
An innovative #norovirus vaccine #ClinicalTrial will open across the UK over the next 2 weeks. Despite being one of the most common and infectious causes of diarrhoea & vomiting, there aren't yet any licensed vaccines anywhere in the world 💉
Read more ➡️ nihr.ac.uk/news/uks-first-no…
