She/her. Socialist, ex-Labour. Retired journalist, enjoy a good story; telly addict; theatregoer. Waiting for the Ocado man. All views/comments my own
Bury – ex-London
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Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
Foundation stone for Alfred Waterhouse's Manchester Town Hall was laid on this day 1868. Took almost 10 years to erect at a cost approaching £1m, described as ‘unequalled for size, completeness and adaptability for its purpose among the municipal buildings of Europe’.
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
I’ve just come off a Unison picket line for striking Camden traffic wardens. They were privatised by Camden Council years ago. I was on their picket lines in 2012. They work 42.5 hours a week on low pay. They are striking for an extra £2 an hour and to have their leave entitlement the same as the council workers, which means an extra 7 days. The company is NSL, whose top manager is on £619,000 - £330 an hour. Some wonderful supporter brought a solidarity chocolate cake to the picket line. The traffic warden service should be brought back in house. Solidarity. @unisontheunion
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
This is Tara from Texas who moved to illegally occupy Palestine 5 years ago. She represents the average jew in 'israel'.
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
Best anecdote in Carol Thatcher's book about her father is when Sir Denis boarded a train at Paddington in which the only empty compartment was reserved for Rosewood Psychiatric Hospital.
Denis travelled alone and in comfort as far as Reading when "all these chaps piled in", accompanied by a male nurse, who counted them before the train moved off.
'One, two, three, four ... who are you?"
"I'm the Prime Minister's husband."
"Six, seven, eight, nine..."
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
Heartbreaking. Heartbreaking. Heartbreaking.
Eight-year-old Fatima Hisham al-Bayook has succumbed to her injuries after being struck by an Israeli bullet a few days ago east of Deir al-Balah, Gaza.
There had been desperate pleas for her urgent medical evacuation in the hope of saving her life.
After contacting her family, I can also confirm that Fatima’s mother and two younger siblings were killed in an Israeli strike on December 13, 2023.
Her siblings were Leen, a baby less than a year old, and Asaad, just three years old.
Israel’s terror and the systematic destruction of Palestinian families continue to unfold before the eyes of the world.
Remember their names.
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
Well done 👏 Shaun
It's never easy coming back week after week and knowing you could be in the dance off which he was!!
I'm so pleased Shaun experienced Strictly with the beautiful Alexis and they are a great couple 💥 what a great guy he is 🥳
#StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
This Man, also known as Pinky and Costello, the names we all call him. He was burned on 97% of his body. Doctors said he might not survive and that he would never be able to walk. But he proved them wrong. He walked in himself and went up to the podium to receive his diploma.
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
I can’t wrap my head around an economy where nursing homes cost enough to bankrupt families, yet the aides caring for our grandparents still rely on food banks. Or where daycare can consume an entire parent’s paycheck, while the people providing that care still can’t earn
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
#FreeCongo🇨🇩
Children, women and men in Congo risk death mining cobalt for our phones and electric cars. Many have already died. This genocide is ignored while Big Tech companies profit from exploitation and consumerism. We can no longer look away. Write “Free Congo" SPEAK UP!
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
We not had any enquiries for this lovely girl, can you please share?
Minnie is an 8 year old female cat. She is looking for a new home as her owner has sadly moved into care.
Minnie is chipped and spayed and healthy with no issues.
She would be best in a home with no other pets or kids.
Minnie likes the outdoors and will come and go, she likes attention and was a great companion pet to her owner.
She will be rehomed with some essentials.
Minnie loves Dreamies and is also registered at the vets.
For more information or to offer this lovely girl a new home please email [email protected]
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
As one, the entire population breathes a sigh and says, 'No shit.'
🚨 NEW: Rachel Reeves is rumoured to quit as an MP to "cash in" on her experience as Chancellor
It comes after she "secretly met" two City companies in the last fortnight
[@MillardClothier]
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
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Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
I looked them up and they appear to be at the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) in Tucson, Arizona. If you adopt both of these dogs together — or any animal from this center — I will pay for a month's worth of pet food and help you find a good pair of pants.
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Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
Boycott Israel. Never buy Israeli goods. Tell your children why. Tell them the truth.
They can't follow you around the supermarket.
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
The report is asking us to consider anti-Israel sentiment — a response to a state committing a genocide — is the same as anti-semitism. It is a bullshit report, based on a shoddy methodology. Ridiculous this is an FT editor. The only paper I read and would defend as decent.
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
Robert, in 2019 you rubbished the idea that the FT's editorial board should condemn Boris's Islamophobic comments about Muslim women, just as the paper called Corbyn over Labour's anti-Semitism. Guess there's always been a hierarchy of racism for some
Enid Shelmerdine retweeted
Huge congratulations to Rachel Reeves who is set to be handsomely rewarded for completely fucking over the British public 😍
🚨 NEW: Rachel Reeves is rumoured to quit as an MP to "cash in" on her experience as Chancellor
It comes after she "secretly met" two City companies in the last fortnight
[@MillardClothier]
