Sara Sleeman

Mother | Ex Police Inspector | Foster Carer |House plant killer | Runner | Cyclist | Lydney Hockey | All views and opinions expressed are my own

[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

@ChiefGlosPolice Happy retirement Matt x

[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

@GlosPCC I am so sorry to read this Martin. Sending my love and thoughts to you and your family

[Erin Elizabeth Health Nut News🥜 @unhealthytruth]

“When she applied to run in the Boston Marathon in 1966 they rejected her saying: “Women are not physiologically able to run a marathon, and we can’t take the liability.”
Then exactly 50 years ago today, on the day of the marathon, Bobbi Gibb hid in the bushes and waited for the race to begin. When about half of the runners had gone past she jumped in.
She wore her brother’s Bermuda shorts, a pair of boy’s sneakers, a bathing suit, and a sweatshirt. As she took off into the swarm of runners, Gibb started to feel overheated, but she didn’t remove her hoodie. “I knew if they saw me, they were going to try to stop me,” she said. “I even thought I might be arrested.”
It didn’t take long for male runners in Gibb’s vicinity to realize that she was not another man. Gibb expected them to shoulder her off the road, or call out to the police. Instead, the other runners told her that if anyone tried to interfere with her race, they would put a stop to it. Finally feeling secure and assured, Gibb took off her sweatshirt.
As soon as it became clear that there was a woman running in the marathon, the crowd erupted—not with anger or righteousness, but with pure joy, she recalled. Men cheered. Women cried.
By the time she reached Wellesley College, the news of her run had spread, and the female students were waiting for her, jumping and screaming. The governor of Massachusetts met her at the finish line and shook her hand. The first woman to ever run the marathon had finished in the top third.”
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[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

Well said John

[John Sutherland @policecommander]

So, Match of the Day currently has:
- No presenter
- No pundits
- No regular commentators
- No post-match interviews
All because the leadership of the BBC is utterly compromised by a government terrified of being criticised for its indefensible behaviour.
Have I got that right?

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is ‘mumpsimuses’ (16th century): those who insist they are right and apportion blame to others without looking at themselves.

[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

Gary Lineker’s only crime is to speak the truth for those that are unable to do so #IStandWithGary

[Carol Vorderman @carolvorders]

It is important that people who have a voice speak up about this appalling & corrupt government.
So it's wonderful to see the love and support for @GaryLineker today 👍🏼👏🏼❤️
As for the Illegal Immigration Bill....I read it as the Immigration Bill which is in itself illegal🤔

[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

I honestly cannot believe this

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

🗣️ “Enough is enough. We must stop the boats.”

@SuellaBraverman, The Home Secretary.

[Gary Lineker @GaryLineker]

@a_webb @secrettory12 There is no huge influx. We take far fewer refugees than other major European countries. This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order?

[Brendan May @bmay]

The BBC is apparently going to ‘speak to’ @GaryLineker about this tweet, which is ironic as it’s more accurate than most of the corporation’s actual news coverage.

[Gary Lineker @GaryLineker]

A thought provoking thread that’s worth a couple of minutes of your time:

[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

Just this

[John Sutherland @policecommander]

Once again for the people at the back…
This. Is. Not. True.
They are not *extra* at all.
They don’t even come close to replacing the 44,000 officers & staff the govt cut from 2010-18.
Politicians are not even close to mending the catastrophic damage they alone have caused.

[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

“I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.”
Thank you for your service Ma’am #QueenElizabeth

[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

@ChiefGlosPolice Congratulations Neil. Enjoy your retirement

[The Secret Barrister 🦋 @BarristerSecret]

As of Friday 26 August 2022, criminal barristers will be walking out of court. Indefinitely.

And we won’t be going back until this government fixes the justice system that it has broken.

Your move, @DominicRaab.

✊

[The Secret Barrister 🦋 @BarristerSecret]

In anticipation of more lies by the @MoJGovUK, here are the facts behind why criminal barristers have been forced to take this unprecedented action.

https://t.co/dYMoimHDiC

[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

I'm raising money for A Pushchair for Teddie. Click to Donate https://t.co/0ijTLP1FPh

[Sara Sleeman @Sarasle]

@frejamarsh Ha! Sam needs to meet Drunken Duncan 😂