Adam Smethurst
@adamsmet66.bsky.social
Thesp & Filmmaker. Green Party 🌿
Currently engaged in Canutian struggle with inevitability of walking football.
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Currently engaged in Canutian struggle with inevitability of walking football.
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Rep: info@newwondermanagement.co.uk
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Adam Smethurst
@adamsmet66.bsky.social
· Dec 17
On Such A Winter's Night | Short Story by Adam Smethurst in the December 10, 2024 issue of The Write Launch
Jasper looked up at the clear, starlit, advent sky. A sharp north easterly had blown away the relentless gloom of the past fortnight and he gladly breathed in the nipping December air. He thought of t...
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Thrilled to share that my festive short story has been published! Very grateful to The Write Launch.
On Such A Winter’s Night is a tale of redemption set over two successive Christmases.
So why not pour yourself a glass of something nice and click on the link below.
#booksky #shortstory #christmas
On Such A Winter’s Night is a tale of redemption set over two successive Christmases.
So why not pour yourself a glass of something nice and click on the link below.
#booksky #shortstory #christmas
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Do the British people want Trumpism? I don’t believe they do. Will they get it if they elect Reform? Yes. Why are they planning to vote Reform then? Because few are making the case against Trumpism because to do so would offend Trump and the UK government is running scared of him.
November 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Do the British people want Trumpism? I don’t believe they do. Will they get it if they elect Reform? Yes. Why are they planning to vote Reform then? Because few are making the case against Trumpism because to do so would offend Trump and the UK government is running scared of him.
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I’m delighted to have six #poems featured on the brilliant @zoomburst.substack.com’s Sixty Odd Poets site. And I’m deeply flattered by his wonderful line drawing. The link to the feature is in the post below👇(Do check out the other poets in Mike’s excellent series)
#poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky
#poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky
This morning #SixtyOdd Poets is proud to present a selection of the #poetry of Paul Connolly. Pour yourself a brew and take some time to read, mark and inwardly digest these six fine poems.
87. Paul Connolly
Internationally published poet with a marvellous reading voice.
sixtyoddpoets.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I’m delighted to have six #poems featured on the brilliant @zoomburst.substack.com’s Sixty Odd Poets site. And I’m deeply flattered by his wonderful line drawing. The link to the feature is in the post below👇(Do check out the other poets in Mike’s excellent series)
#poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky
#poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky
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The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
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The UAE is heavily involved in football around the world, and reportedly involved in the atrocities in Sudan. This weekend's Morning Star column on how football's use as a geopolitical and sportswashing tool means it is often linked to conflicts and humanitarian crises.
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The UAE is heavily involved in football around the world, and reportedly involved in the atrocities in Sudan. This weekend's Morning Star column on how football's use as a geopolitical and sportswashing tool means it is often linked to conflicts and humanitarian crises.
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Way to go! 🔥👍💯❤️👏
This 14-year-old girl hands Megyn Kelly her ass for her utterly disgusting minimization of child sexual abuse.
You go girl! #cdnpoli
This 14-year-old girl hands Megyn Kelly her ass for her utterly disgusting minimization of child sexual abuse.
You go girl! #cdnpoli
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
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🔴‘It’s Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media’ Says Leader of the UK’s Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
'It's Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media' Says Leader of the UK's Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🔴‘It’s Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media’ Says Leader of the UK’s Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
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Christiane Amanpour, "Antisemitism is a major problem. How do you navigate that?"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Christiane Amanpour, "Antisemitism is a major problem. How do you navigate that?"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
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“Most of the UK’s economic problems since Brexit would have been avoided if it had stayed in the European Single Market and Customs Union”
Any government keeping us out of both is actively harming us.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Any government keeping us out of both is actively harming us.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
In this new Age of Empires, why UK must choose Europe over isolation
Most of the UK’s economic problems since Brexit would have been avoided if it had stayed in the European Single Market and Customs Union and it’s time to move closer to the EU, writes former Belgian P...
www.scotsman.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
“Most of the UK’s economic problems since Brexit would have been avoided if it had stayed in the European Single Market and Customs Union”
Any government keeping us out of both is actively harming us.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Any government keeping us out of both is actively harming us.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
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Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it’s not stopping.
momentummag.com/paris-cyclin...
momentummag.com/paris-cyclin...
Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping
The report delves into the nuances of Parisian cycling culture, exploring the vibrant community of riders who navigate the city's streets
momentummag.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it’s not stopping.
momentummag.com/paris-cyclin...
momentummag.com/paris-cyclin...
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The very specific feeling of seeing a video of people putting up flags in your tiny little town, featuring your kids’ former nursery school teacher screaming ‘fuck off’ at the person filming.
November 8, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The very specific feeling of seeing a video of people putting up flags in your tiny little town, featuring your kids’ former nursery school teacher screaming ‘fuck off’ at the person filming.
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"What most people don't seem to realize is that there is just as much money to be made out of the wreckage of a civilization as from the upbuilding of one."
Margaret Mitchell*
[*born #OTD in 1900]
Margaret Mitchell*
[*born #OTD in 1900]
November 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
"What most people don't seem to realize is that there is just as much money to be made out of the wreckage of a civilization as from the upbuilding of one."
Margaret Mitchell*
[*born #OTD in 1900]
Margaret Mitchell*
[*born #OTD in 1900]
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The most spectacular costume of 2025? That honor belongs to…
November 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The most spectacular costume of 2025? That honor belongs to…
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Elon Musk is calling for blood on Britain's streets.
We have to stop him. I've laid out a plan here:
www.libdemvoice.org/britain-must...
We have to stop him. I've laid out a plan here:
www.libdemvoice.org/britain-must...
October 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Elon Musk is calling for blood on Britain's streets.
We have to stop him. I've laid out a plan here:
www.libdemvoice.org/britain-must...
We have to stop him. I've laid out a plan here:
www.libdemvoice.org/britain-must...
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“After the 2007-08 crash, the state provided £1,162bn…to bail out banks….The industry relies upon the state & public purse for survival but resents effective regulation. Despite making record profits & paying record returns to shareholders it resents paying taxes”
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/why-...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/why-...
Why the banking industry is not a paragon of free markets, efficiency, or honesty
Despite making record profits and paying record returns to shareholders it resents paying taxes.
leftfootforward.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
“After the 2007-08 crash, the state provided £1,162bn…to bail out banks….The industry relies upon the state & public purse for survival but resents effective regulation. Despite making record profits & paying record returns to shareholders it resents paying taxes”
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/why-...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/why-...
Quite remarkable the position we find ourselves in that this seems like a reasonable suggestion.
What would it mean for California to "soft secede?"
@clarajeffery.bsky.social explains how blue states can use their economic and cultural clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
@clarajeffery.bsky.social explains how blue states can use their economic and cultural clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Quite remarkable the position we find ourselves in that this seems like a reasonable suggestion.
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Sharing this vital message from Yvette Cooper
To all British nationals in Jamaica — please register your presence with the Foreign Office and follow local advice.
👇🏾
register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
My thoughts are with everyone preparing for Hurricane Melissa.
To all British nationals in Jamaica — please register your presence with the Foreign Office and follow local advice.
👇🏾
register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
My thoughts are with everyone preparing for Hurricane Melissa.
https://register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
October 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Sharing this vital message from Yvette Cooper
To all British nationals in Jamaica — please register your presence with the Foreign Office and follow local advice.
👇🏾
register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
My thoughts are with everyone preparing for Hurricane Melissa.
To all British nationals in Jamaica — please register your presence with the Foreign Office and follow local advice.
👇🏾
register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
My thoughts are with everyone preparing for Hurricane Melissa.
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This is a game changer, anyone who votes for these people are condoning racism and racists. Tell them so.
Streeting also condemned Nigel Farage for his "deafening silence" on the controversy.
October 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
This is a game changer, anyone who votes for these people are condoning racism and racists. Tell them so.
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Imagine getting dressed in a suit and tie to go sit in your garage 😂 x
Lewis Goodall pressing Chris Philp on the difference between what Sarah Pochin said and what Robert Jenrick said about 'white faces'.
October 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Imagine getting dressed in a suit and tie to go sit in your garage 😂 x
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The Spectator and others have chosen (deliberately I suspect) to interpret this article as a desire to stop a future Reform UK government from legislating. My purpose is to stop *any* government crushing our fundamental rights. It’s just more urgent now. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We must act now: without a written constitution, Reform UK will have carte blanche to toxify our nation | Goerge Monbiot
It means breaking with hundreds of years of tradition, but it can’t wait. As hard-right figures spread division and laud autocrats, a fail-safe is vital, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The Spectator and others have chosen (deliberately I suspect) to interpret this article as a desire to stop a future Reform UK government from legislating. My purpose is to stop *any* government crushing our fundamental rights. It’s just more urgent now. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Venezuela claims it has captured CIA-linked mercenaries plotting a “false flag” attack to justify US military action.
October 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Venezuela claims it has captured CIA-linked mercenaries plotting a “false flag” attack to justify US military action.
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The whiter the area the more likely it is to have a Reform problem. Immigration isn’t the problem, otherwise you’d get Reform in more diverse areas - it’s fear of change among older people.
Buxton: Why one small town with very little immigration turned to Reform UK
How national concerns affected a local election in the heart of the Peak District.
www.bbc.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The whiter the area the more likely it is to have a Reform problem. Immigration isn’t the problem, otherwise you’d get Reform in more diverse areas - it’s fear of change among older people.