Laura 💙

Random thoughts, mainly about how the 21st century is not (so far) turning out as I hoped it would. #HumanRights #Justice 🇪🇺

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

One of my fave films is #Bridgeofspies and the images today of people returning to their loved ones are both amazing and a scary reminder of the nature of the world we inhabit. #Alliances and #diplomacy are so important.

[CommunityJusticeScot @ComJusScot]

"The mood music has changed, and the rising tide of misogyny is so omnipresent that I sometimes skim past it, so frequently do I meet it on social media, radio and TV." @karynmccluskey's column this week explores the real impact of toxic influencers ⬇️ https://t.co/PumgMKHmPi

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Can’t stop watching.. 😂 https://t.co/NrJjwOC5kY

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@Northernlurker1 @davidabbottbris Agreed. We have just started recently to send out job interview questions in advance. Feedback has been positive and it really encourages great discussions too.

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@lucagrecoita @archi_tradition Actually three of the most interesting cities I have ever visited. With amazing food, culture and architecture respectively. And all incredibly historically interesting.

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@joshmcgoo Let’s talk about how painful smear tests are too.

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@kwag58 They are another level. I have seen some great shows this past few months - Taylor Swift, Sir Tom Jones, Shania Twain and these guys who were simply brilliant!

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

This was the real reason to be there 🎸⚡️#acdc

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@Keith_Gardner__ They are still the best, couldn’t believe the performance they managed to put on after all these years!

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

Spent a really enjoyable afternoon exploring @NPGLondon and appreciate the #SeniorMondays discount for over-60s visiting the excellent #SixLives exhibition too.

[Art of London @theartofldn]

There's a lot more to these six women's lives than a reductive rhyme! 💥

🎨 Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens
📍 @NPGLondon
🗓 Until 8 September, 2024

#SixLives #NationalPortraitGallery

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@PPM_Expert @westwooddench @carolvorders @KathyBurke What a great idea!

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@JohnBonVega @DGlaucomflecken With the advent and rise of the (covered) private car

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@mikegalsworthy Do you know how many MPs in the new Parliament have EU passports?

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

Finally a political tweet that resonates with me.

[David Baddiel @Baddiel]

Frankly I don’t know why anybody of Biden or Trump’s age would *want* to be President. I’m 60 and I don’t even want to go upstairs.

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@Lynn_Nothegger Just highlighting the universe’s probable intention all along and you thought it was a lapse of attention… Anyway now following you so I don’t miss any more!

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@Lynn_Nothegger Reading this reminded me I have both croissants and chocolate spread in the house atm. Result. DIY pain au chocolat for breakfast today. Silent treat away if you wish but it’s a thank you from me.

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@simongerman600 The shipping forecast is great listening. There is also a brilliant book ‘This thing of Darkness’ by Harry Thompson about Captain Fitzroy. Glad #Fitzroy got his place on the shipping forecast map eventually.

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

Life saving sentences

[Niskanen Center @NiskanenCenter]

https://t.co/rvj9Cl8BbP

[CommunityJusticeScot @ComJusScot]

New blog🖋️Sarah Beresford @PRTuk outlines how @PerthandKinross @FamiliesOutside are ensuring that children with a parent in the justice system get the support they need: "Action is exactly what young people want... They need something to change.” ⬇️ https://t.co/EEKT6QG48o

[Laura 💙 @policylaura]

@PalazzzoF Agree. As someone who had gallbladder removal last year I was grateful for the expertise of my excellent surgeon and excellent treatment courtesy of #NHSScotland All of us deserve the same.