Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social)
The Age of Reason Thomas Paine (@ageofreason-tpaine.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
womensartbluesky.bsky.social (@womensartbluesky.bsky.social) reposted
'American Girl in Italy', 1951, an image intended to 'show what it's like to be a woman alone' according to the photographer, Ruth Orkin #womensart
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Deeply moving
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Good job well done Mr Pip. Please remember not to bark at cola spangles as they're special
Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
Reform council boss bans local newspaper's reporters, didn't like press coverage. Very Trumpian - silence critics, reward sycophants. George Orwell: "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential commandβ (1984). Shape of things to come.
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Shocking!
Chris (@oakymoron.bsky.social) reposted
Why does everything to do with water bosses have a stench of sewage ? news.sky.com/story/ofwat-...
Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
Reform UK voted against worker rights in parliament, favoured bad bosses. Now it supports fracking which can cause earthquakes and negative environmental impacts. Companies will make vast profits, people will pick up the tab. Many homes would be uninsurable. Who would buy affected houses?
Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
Trump claims to have ended 7 wars. It was 4, 6, now 7, will soon be 10. How long before he claims to have ended the Second World War, Vietnam and Korean wars. He bombed Iran; wants to annexe Canada, Gaza, Greenland, Panama and has unleashed army on his own citizens. Wants Nobel Prize - No way.
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope it goes well for you πΎπ₯
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social)
If you can get there, please do πππ
Allotment Cats (@allotmentcat.bsky.social) reposted
(Amanda) I found a nice shady place in the Memorial Garden. The weather hasn't been quite as hot lately but I'm not complaining. Sometimes when it's too hot humans (and cats) don't feel like doing anything. Does the heat affect you like that?
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
You too. Today I am planting some lavender in the garden. I love watching the bees all over it π
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning β
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
It's hard work protecting everyone from nasty Zombies
British Beekeepers Association (@bbka.org.uk) reposted
Supplying delicious local honey to local shops can reduce food miles, support the local economy, increases the range of goods in local bakers, butchers and other shops & help support your local high street.
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Perfect loaf π»
GONZO the ca'at (@gonzo.bsky.social) reposted
Goodemorning Gonzobongos! Habby #Caturday! Bite yore enemys if given tha opportunitty!
Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
UK coup made us corporate slaves. Post Office scandal, no one charged for false convictions. Grenfell fire, 72 died, no one charged Water companies, 1,137 criminal convictions, still operating. Energy companies, Β£514bn operating profit. No curbs. Corporate lawlessness is the new norm
Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables from the 1950s-1970s. 3m litres of oil spilt in southern England from cables owned by the UK Power Networks. Privatised utilities chasing profits/dividends, neglect investment, fleeced customers. Regulators let them.
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
That's not good
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
With a giant gorgeous cat? π»
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Great catting π»
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Cowards the lot of them
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
That's a brilliant spot
Dr Mand (@mandapen.bsky.social) reposted
Latest avant-garde synth EP just dropped, lads.
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
You look very comfy
Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
Private equity barons extracting millions from dentists. Bridgepoint is the latest PE entrant. Advisors include former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn, now recently lead non-executive director at the Dept of Health and Social Care. PE has devoured vets, care homes, GP surgeries, high street.
womensartbluesky.bsky.social (@womensartbluesky.bsky.social) reposted
Survivor, 1983 lino print by US artist Elizabeth Catlett #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
womensartbluesky.bsky.social (@womensartbluesky.bsky.social) reposted
'A swoop of swallows' by UK textile artist Rachel Wright, machine embroidered on calico with various fabrics #UnravellingWomensArt
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
I can sense the look of concentration π»
Peter Stefanovic (@peterstefanovic.bsky.social) reposted
Parliament told veterans "are dying by the week and month" as ministers withhold evidence of Nuked Blood Scandal www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Enjoy a well deserved break after a good job well done
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Good job well done Mr Pip
In Otter News (@in-otter-news.bsky.social) reposted
I do believe this is the softest photo I have ever seen.
Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
Southern Water doubles CEO pay to Β£1.4m despite bonus ban. SW has 119 criminal convictions. Β£6.2bn debt, 91m litres lost daily to leaks, hosepipe ban, sewage dumped in rivers. Customer bills to rise 53%; 27% of bills service debt Looting approved by the state.
Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
Rachel Reevesβ Mansion House speech offered nothing for most people whilst finance industry will continue to pillage. Deregulation mania deepens. What would be the social cost? Anything learnt from the last financial crash? Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
How England's water went to shit. Ideology of privatisation. Monopolies privatized. Political system bought by corporations. Profiteering by corporations. Ineffective regulation. No one listens to the people. Don't believe private is the best. Govt still resisting public ownership.
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
You're welcome. It could be worse π
Simple Minds (@simplemindsmusic.bsky.social) reposted
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Don't You (Forget About Me), Simple Minds are thrilled to announce that the official music video has been fully remastered and is now available to watch in stunning 4K. Watch now: bit.ly/DYFAMRemaster
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Peter Stefanovic (@peterstefanovic.bsky.social) reposted
New data shows cancer treatment waiting times have increased in nearly half of NHS areas this year news.sky.com/story/new-da...
Larry the Cat (@number10cat.bsky.social) reposted
Macron: "He's a very clever cat" Merci monsieur le prΓ©sident x
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social) reply parent
Of course
Peter Stefanovic (@peterstefanovic.bsky.social) reposted
UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work Changes to workersβ rights bill will prohibit the silencing of staff who suffer harassment or discrimination www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jul...
Leila (@leilatavibird.bsky.social)
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Prem Sikka (@premnsikka.bsky.social) reposted
Anger as Nationwide refuses members a binding vote on bossβs 43% pay hike. Building Societies are mutuals but are run like private capitalist fiefdoms. Members' vote on pay is advisory, not binding. Execs can line their own pockets. Vote them all out. Change law: Make Member votes binding.
womensartbluesky.bsky.social (@womensartbluesky.bsky.social) reposted
Life size driftwood horse sculptures by UK artist Heather Jansch #womensart
dave βοΈ π₯ π§» (@davemacleod.bsky.social) reposted
if you love The Cureβ¦ my indietastic band trainboy are doing a gig with The Incureables, the UKβs *best* tribute to Robert Smith & co. Come see us! wegottickets.com/event/667671/