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Librarian, Art Historian, rural dweller. A bundle of opinions, contradictions and apparently useless information. All opinions are my own (obviously).

Hereford
Joined January 2011
John Walker 1971-2022 When John was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer in May we knew it would be a struggle to make it to Christmas: so it proved. After a week of rapid decline John died literally in my arns, still my lovely boy, still caring for me and his family 1/..
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People sensed his good will, his genuine desire to help, connect and communicate - and responded with the warmth he so freely offered them. Thirty two years sharing my life with John - we met when he was 18, I was 24 - cannot end without a devastating and desolating pain. 5/..
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It helps a little to think I'm not the only one who could see in him the powerful force for justice, for joy and for generosity of spirit that he so very much was. Details of a memorial event will be posted here very soon. David @powwowys
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A Single Man at @ParkTheatre last night - a real celebration of Isherwood’s writing, lots of funny and beautiful, understated moments. Found myself leaning forward in my seat more as it went on, really absorbing.
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Her decade of dynamism seems to be 44 days of disaster!
I have a clear plan to build a Britain where everyone everywhere can realise their potential. We will usher in a decade of dynamism by focusing relentlessly on economic growth. My oped in the @MailOnline 👇 dailymail.co.uk/debate/artic…
We get it and we have listened. The abolition of the 45pc rate had become a distraction from our mission to get Britain moving. Our focus now is on building a high growth economy that funds world-class public services, boosts wages, and creates opportunities across the country.
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💬 We need to get Britain moving. We are the only party with the determination to deliver. @TrussLiz 👇 #GetBritainMoving | #CPC22
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We are the only party with a clear plan to get Britain moving. We are the only party with the determination to deliver. Together, we can unleash the full potential of our great country. That is how we will build a new Britain for a new era. conservatives.com/news/2022/…
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Together, we will get through this winter, grow our economy and secure our energy independence for the future.
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Westminster voting intention: LAB: 52% (+3) CON: 23% (-5) LDEM: 10% (-1) GRN: 3% (+2) via @Survation, 18 - 19 Oct sotn.newstatesman.com/2022/1… Details: survation.com/government-and…
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Replying to @BethRigby
Theresa May has just sent Liz Truss this message
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Drives into petrol station. Drives to pump 4. Fills up car and checks it’s pump 4. Walks into petrol station to pay for pump 4. Thinks to self: It’s pump 4 It’s pump 4 It’s pump 4 It’s pump 4 It’s pump 4 It’s pump 4 Cashier: What pump number? Me:
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🔵 NEW: #LizTruss will be entitled to claim up to £115,000 per year from the taxpayer for the rest of her life once she leaves office, despite likely being one of the shortest-serving prime ministers in history. nationalworld.com/news/polit…
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BREAKING NEWS: 🚨 THE LETTUCE HAS OFFICIALLY OUTLASTED LIZ TRUSS AND WON 🚨 ALL HAIL THE LETTUCE. 🥗🥗🥗
Day seven: Which wet lettuce will last longer? teapawt.net/i/broadcasts/1YpKkgbop…
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It’s toast for you.
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