The data are crystal clear on this. Legalization and full decriminalization increase trafficking, violence, expand the trade, etc. The Nordic Model, when actually implemented (rather than just put down on paper), helps women and girls the most: nordicmodelnow.org/facts-about-pr…

GCSE results are OUT! First time we have achieved this! Congratulations to everyone! Social mobility at its best! 🥰

A fascinating excerpt from a Guardian article recounting a refugee's journey: While trying to cross "irregularly" into the UK, French police told them when the border guards were changing shifts to help them sneak on to a train, and British border force wished them good luck.

Staff Nurse Nellie Spindler, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Service, who was killed by shrapnel on this day in 1917. She is the only female buried in a large Belgian CWGC cemetery that contains over 10,000 casualties. 📍Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery 🇧🇪

I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this man..💔 As an update: I contacted the guy who filmed it asking for specific location so I could try & get help but didn’t receive a response. But, based on the cafe in the background, I think it is Birmingham New Street (?) So,

US Navy sailor Jinchao “Patrick” Wei, 25, was convicted of spying for China Found guilty on six counts, including espionage, for sharing sensitive US warship and Marine details for $12,000. Recruited by Chinese intelligence in 2022, Wei faces life in prison at his December

On day 267 of daily, nationwide protests in Georgia, we march for independent media, silenced and drained by repressive laws & lawsuits. We carry flashlights as a symbol of truth—one the regime cannot extinguish. 🔦

Received some unearned income today, 41p in interest.

It’s time to end this ridiculous notion that cows are somehow bad for the planet. It’s the exact opposite.

It's all been downhill since we let children have warm legs

Touch and go whether we have to take another cat to the vet tomorrow. Our long haired one. Made an appointment to be on the safe side. Been sick a few times and not eating. Suspect a fur ball that's not shifting. She's perked up a bit now. Will see how she is tomorrow.

Recognise this man? The police want to speak to him in connection with a mobile phone being held over the top of a cubicle in women's toilets - an attempted act of voyeurism in Regent Road Great Yarmouth on July 24. ⬇️

Saw an unauthorised flag in the wild today. Still think a lot of it is to do with being told not to fly our flag when so many others have been prevalent. Made me want to fly one and I'm very socially compliant. Mr OP too. "Don't tell me what to do, up yours", kind of thing.

A remarkable story in several ways. Pakistan has also transitioned to a different and radically decentralised kind of distribution system. It’s also a huge win for China. Imagine the impact this kind of dynamic will have in Africa.

If the migrant hotels are forced to close, 30,000 undocumented males will be homeless. It sounds like a lot but it would only take 1.7% of Green Party voters to free up a spare room for us get through this. 👍

Seen half a million ‘peak Guardian’ tweets in the last 15 years. But honestly, think we’ve actually found it.

Coming back from an Olio pick up just seen a middle aged Asian chap walking smartly and proudly by the main road in a full set of matching check pyjamas. It's a bit surreal round here.

A Russian dissident who protested against the war in Ukraine has been found dead, after his attempt to claim asylum in Britain was rejected thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

⚠️ Jewish patients in the UK—take note: Dr Mili Shah, who said she’d "support Hitler if he were around today," has been cleared by the NHS to return to practice. The Medical Tribunal says she’s fit. That’s not just shocking—it’s dangerous.

After pyjama man we got home and there was a police car parked outside our house. Empty. I assume they were at one of the neighbour's .