@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social Alastair, any thoughts on Mandelson? Should Labour make a statement to completely distance themselves from this man? Should they go further and strip him of honours? Are you disappointed that Blair has joined Board of Peace? Not the greatest week for New Labour?
An edit of a 'Traitors' confessional shot with Robert Jenrick sat in the chair. The caption identifies him as 'Robert' 44, Wannabe PM and a traitor'.
Tonight's turret meeting will be pretty awkward
if you're still driving a tesla, give your head a wobble
Neil Peart
Buddy Rich
Media did not ignore Bobby Sands.
Manchester Reindeer
Qesser Zuhrah: the student who could soon become the UK’s youngest hunger striker to die
🔗 John Simpson reports
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@juderogers.bsky.social Hi Jude- for those who haven't yet made it off Spotify- could you screenshot the playlist? Thanks for the Sunday Spells and have a splendid Christmas!
@robinince.bsky.social Really enjoyed tonight's recording in Mcr- fantastic guests, superb science chat and the usual excellent humour. However I was devastated by your news. Heartbreaking for you. Thanks for the IMC. Surely it can't continue without you? Fair play for sticking with your principles.
Charlie Kirk. What a berk!
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social Sorry you aren leaving OGWN. Your humour and insight will be missed. Good to hear the extra bit. Would you be able to give episode numbers for the Kinnock episode and the episode with Mark Gatiss' inspirational speech? Also the quoted episode with Guy Garvey? Good luck!
DAF reference I think....
@camsell59.bsky.social Another great WSC podcast and I'm glad you enjoyed Dobson's sweets from Elland, which nestles between Huddersfield and Halifax- nowhere near Leeds. I took some students once to make pear drops, a surprisingly simple process.
@polprofsteve2024.bsky.social Close to the Edge is an amazing track but I urge you to listen to their other work. Try the rest of the album for starters. Truly beautiful songs, especially And You and I. Great to hear your contribution to OGWN by the way.
King Creosote at Holmfirth Picturedrome tomorrow evening. Ticket available £10. Get in touch.
Had no idea about his political views. I've got a ticket for Holmfirth next weekend. I can't go now though, can I? I don't want to listen to a rant praising Neil Oliver. Life's too short and the world is too divided for anybody having to listen to this sort of shit. Gutted, frankly.
This is Mylor Councillor Peter Lawrence at the Great British Strike in Truro today
The mask is off. This is the true face of Reform supporters. This is the ugly and dangerous racist hatred that was on display in Truro today.
Germany or Finland
@stuartmaconie.bsky.social Thank you for coming over to Huddersfield this afternoon to the LBT. A very interesting chat and I certainly learned some new Beatle facts. I agree with you about the Beatle story being part of our national narrative and that McCartney is an unrivalled musical genius.
This is a very fair criticism of the prime minister from @samfr.bsky.social and therefore really quite devastating open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
A tweet from John O'Connell (@jdpoc) with the caption, "Today, in Tottenham, North London." The image shows a large satirical billboard under a bridge. The billboard features a parody movie poster titled "The Fast and the Führer," depicting Elon Musk in a pose reminiscent of a Nazi salute, with a Tesla Model S below him. The text includes a fake quote from Donald Trump: "Tremendous. So, so good," and a four-star rating from JD Vance. Additional text reads, "Heil Tesla," and references to Nuremberg. A worker on a ladder is installing or adjusting the billboard, while a woman walks past below.
The British are devilishly good at this.
I would love to hear Johnson's thoughts on Trump's appalling behaviour- how will he doublethink this one away?
REPOST if you stand with President Zelenskyy against Trump and Vance!
@camsell59.bsky.social A cursory look at Derek Dougan's Wikipedia page suggests that he led a very colourful life. It says that he was a fan of psychedelic rock but I have also read that he is on the cover of a live Rory Gallagher album, a front row face in the crowd. Surely this is a unique feat?
The Long and Winding Brogue #beatlesfootwear
@weareterriers.com The podcast, your analysis and assessments, are always spot on. Don't worry, you are still hitting the mark and I look forward to every episode and email. You are spot on though- people are getting increasingly angry, and frightened, and football is the escape valve.
How did Lib Dems vote?
@jessphillipsmp.bsky.social Just want to express solidarity with you & acknowledge that the standards of decency in politics have declined to such an extent that you have been failed by many MPs on the Oppn. benches. You have always worked tirelessly and effectively for women throughout your career.
