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Pharmacologist turned lecturer in Biology, Forensic Science & Science for Public Understanding to inspire non-scientists with simple explanations

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Last night a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace and hit a residential building, injuring civilians.

Time and again, Russia has shown it has no regard for civilian life, international law, or sovereignty of its neighbours.

We stand with Ukraine, Romania and all NATO allies.

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

Sunny afternoon out on the doorstep yesterday with Labour team campaigning for Andy Burnham in Makerfield.

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

On Eid al-Adha, I send my warmest wishes to all those celebrating across the UK and around the world.

At this special time, I wish you and your loved ones peace, joy and good health.

May Eid bring comfort and inspire us all to continue standing together in the spirit of unity and mutual respect.

Eid Mubarak.

[Pocket Scientist 💙🔸 @Sheesh_B]

We’re trying to break the record for the UK's biggest ever thank you card - dedicated to everyone in our community who makes life a bit easier. Will you add your name and pass this on so we can break the record?! https://t.co/hJSmpazTh9 via @38degrees

[Harry Eccles @Heccles94]

St George was born in Turkey and is the patron saint of Palestine

St George never visited England

St George represnts much of Europe, the middle east and Africa

If St George came here today, Reform UK would deport him

Happy St George’s day

[Pocket Scientist 💙🔸 @Sheesh_B]

@Keir_Starmer So totally agree with you! It’s pure racism sadly.

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

St George’s flag stands for unity over hatred and decency over division.

Those are the values I will always fight for.

Some try to hijack our flag to spread hate, I reject their plastic patriotism.

https://t.co/b0V8dhKGjL

[Pocket Scientist 💙🔸 @Sheesh_B]

I've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too?
https://t.co/rY0ekm9u44 via @38degrees

[Pocket Scientist 💙🔸 @Sheesh_B]

Provide bail for Palestinian hunger strikers - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/KA7jODsA71 via @UKChange

[Pocket Scientist 💙🔸 @Sheesh_B]

@OlenaRohoza Yes!

[Olena Rohoza @OlenaRohoza]

Would you support President 🇺🇦 Zelensky receiving the Nobel Peace Prize ?

YES or NO ?

[A. Hermunen @Hermunen_A]

@OlenaRohoza

[Mariella Frostrup @mariellaf1]

This is the most terrifying speech I’ve heard in my lifetime. America is lost… #DonaldTrump has taken over a sovereign nation and now saying he needs to send more National Guard to keep control of US cities. Do not be deluded…this is dictatorship in broad daylight…

[Vegan FTA @teamveganfta]

Great quote from David Attenborough! 🙌

🎨 @teamveganfta

[Caroline Lucas @CarolineLucas]

The US attack on Venezuela is an illegal act of aggression against a sovereign country. Venezuela has become a repressive dictatorship & urgently needs a democratic solution but this is unjustified & unjustifiable. Look forward to seeing swift UK Government condemnation.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

“120 years ago, Marie Skłodowska Curie was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. I am the fifth. For more than 100 years, only two women were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. During the last five years, already three women have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics! I hope that this is a new trend, which will inspire new generations!”

In her Nobel Prize banquet speech, physics laureate Anne L'Huillier spoke about another Nobel Prize laureate, Marie Skłodowska Curie. L'Huillier was awarded the 2023 physics prize for her research on generating attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter. Curie received the prize 120 years earlier for her work on radioactivity.

Read L'Huillier's full banquet speech: https://t.co/xPozEZFA6f

[Pocket Scientist 💙🔸 @Sheesh_B]

"Press barons can meet the prime minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't." Don't think that's right? Demand the PM stops cozying up to press barons and restarts the inquiry to put victims first NOW. https://t.co/i5RtdidFcF via @38degrees

[Pocket Scientist 💙🔸 @Sheesh_B]

No political party should tolerate racism - which is why I've signed this petition to suspend the Reform Party’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments. Add your name now: https://t.co/qbq96kavhZ

[The Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) @cfmmuk]

New Data: @cfmmuk found how from Oct 10–13, 2025, @BBCNews mentioned “hostages” 4,571× but “detainees” just 398× & “prisoners” 1,307×

This language shapes public perception. Palestinians detained (often without charge, incl. children) were almost never described as “hostages.”

[Pocket Scientist 💙🔸 @Sheesh_B]

Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: https://t.co/3OgL9zXNFK