Andy Kingdon 🔶️
@andygeology.bsky.social
Lib Dem Councillor, Bramcote Ward Broxtowe BC. Scientist, father, atheist, cyclist. Middle age fat bloke.
I block racists, bigots and idiots. If I block you choose your category
Views mine and do not relate to my employer.
I block racists, bigots and idiots. If I block you choose your category
Views mine and do not relate to my employer.
Facebook in MELTDOWN because @mynottingham.bsky.social have the TEMERITY to install a new bridge for cyclists / pedestrians. HOW DARE THEY not build a road bridge somewhere else at many times the cost?
I disagree with much Nottm CC have done but they deserve all the kudos for getting this built
I disagree with much Nottm CC have done but they deserve all the kudos for getting this built
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Facebook in MELTDOWN because @mynottingham.bsky.social have the TEMERITY to install a new bridge for cyclists / pedestrians. HOW DARE THEY not build a road bridge somewhere else at many times the cost?
I disagree with much Nottm CC have done but they deserve all the kudos for getting this built
I disagree with much Nottm CC have done but they deserve all the kudos for getting this built
Dear Corbynite left.
A LW candidate winning NYC mayor says little about UK politics. But one thing you could learn is that part of his appeal is he's a polite and decent guy who welcomes supporters. Insulting everyone who doesn't meet your purity tests repels others. It why you always lose.
A LW candidate winning NYC mayor says little about UK politics. But one thing you could learn is that part of his appeal is he's a polite and decent guy who welcomes supporters. Insulting everyone who doesn't meet your purity tests repels others. It why you always lose.
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Dear Corbynite left.
A LW candidate winning NYC mayor says little about UK politics. But one thing you could learn is that part of his appeal is he's a polite and decent guy who welcomes supporters. Insulting everyone who doesn't meet your purity tests repels others. It why you always lose.
A LW candidate winning NYC mayor says little about UK politics. But one thing you could learn is that part of his appeal is he's a polite and decent guy who welcomes supporters. Insulting everyone who doesn't meet your purity tests repels others. It why you always lose.
Self-appointed worthless ultra-nimby Nottingham Civic Society complaining about redevelopment of eye-sore Broadmarsh site complaining of the loss of historic building Big City Tyres. Just admit you hate people and want no jobs or housing. Pathetic.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Self-appointed worthless ultra-nimby Nottingham Civic Society complaining about redevelopment of eye-sore Broadmarsh site complaining of the loss of historic building Big City Tyres. Just admit you hate people and want no jobs or housing. Pathetic.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's easy to pontificate on Labour govt failings so here's my shot.
Stop chasing reform vote's they are old working class voters screaming into the void. What upsets them is the C21st. No remedy will satisfy them. Ignore them.
Invest in a hopeful, fairer UK with opportunity for all.
Stop chasing reform vote's they are old working class voters screaming into the void. What upsets them is the C21st. No remedy will satisfy them. Ignore them.
Invest in a hopeful, fairer UK with opportunity for all.
October 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
It's easy to pontificate on Labour govt failings so here's my shot.
Stop chasing reform vote's they are old working class voters screaming into the void. What upsets them is the C21st. No remedy will satisfy them. Ignore them.
Invest in a hopeful, fairer UK with opportunity for all.
Stop chasing reform vote's they are old working class voters screaming into the void. What upsets them is the C21st. No remedy will satisfy them. Ignore them.
Invest in a hopeful, fairer UK with opportunity for all.
Bad luck Zac Polanski. I may not agree with you about many things but I'm not sure what you've done to earn the indignity of Owen Jones' endorsement.
OJ is the kiss of death for political careers, he'll be screaming "sellout" before Easter. Because its all about him.
OJ is the kiss of death for political careers, he'll be screaming "sellout" before Easter. Because its all about him.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Bad luck Zac Polanski. I may not agree with you about many things but I'm not sure what you've done to earn the indignity of Owen Jones' endorsement.
OJ is the kiss of death for political careers, he'll be screaming "sellout" before Easter. Because its all about him.
OJ is the kiss of death for political careers, he'll be screaming "sellout" before Easter. Because its all about him.
Went into Nottingham B&Q last night not long before it closed. Despite the store being quiet there was a large queue for 1 open till. So asked customer services why they didn't open more and got a rant about staff cuts.
All fair enough
Except the closed tills were all self service. Huh?
All fair enough
Except the closed tills were all self service. Huh?
October 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Went into Nottingham B&Q last night not long before it closed. Despite the store being quiet there was a large queue for 1 open till. So asked customer services why they didn't open more and got a rant about staff cuts.
All fair enough
Except the closed tills were all self service. Huh?
All fair enough
Except the closed tills were all self service. Huh?
Your reminder from Corbyn-era Labour: party membership nos are vanity. Individuals being enthusiastic about a party means nothing (eg @greenparty.org.uk today) .
Winning elections is what counts and voters reward competence: @libdems.org.uk won 7/10 council byelections last week.
Winning elections is what counts and voters reward competence: @libdems.org.uk won 7/10 council byelections last week.
October 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Your reminder from Corbyn-era Labour: party membership nos are vanity. Individuals being enthusiastic about a party means nothing (eg @greenparty.org.uk today) .
Winning elections is what counts and voters reward competence: @libdems.org.uk won 7/10 council byelections last week.
Winning elections is what counts and voters reward competence: @libdems.org.uk won 7/10 council byelections last week.
Fair point, Polanski seems like he must be young because he acts like a teenager
I'd drop the 'young' bit too. He's a few weeks younger than I am.
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Fair point, Polanski seems like he must be young because he acts like a teenager
There needs to be a UK criminal investigation into Prince Andrew. If he were anyone else he'd already have been interviewed by police and probably charged if any of those women were under 16. A truly disgusting man.
October 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
There needs to be a UK criminal investigation into Prince Andrew. If he were anyone else he'd already have been interviewed by police and probably charged if any of those women were under 16. A truly disgusting man.
Bravo to GM for taking this seriously. Anything that reduces fear of crime on public transport is very worthwhile in building confidence in using it.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Andy Burnham launches new weapon to make Bee Network 'one of world's safest'
It will be overseen by the cop who commanded GMP's response to the Crumpsall terror attack
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Bravo to GM for taking this seriously. Anything that reduces fear of crime on public transport is very worthwhile in building confidence in using it.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Got to Nttm stn with just enough time to find that the train was cancelled. I'm now sat on the next one waiting to start. It's 1/2 length, rammed full and late. Top start to the day. @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social couldn't run a bath never mind trains
October 16, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Got to Nttm stn with just enough time to find that the train was cancelled. I'm now sat on the next one waiting to start. It's 1/2 length, rammed full and late. Top start to the day. @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social couldn't run a bath never mind trains
Note to vendors: Look I understand the need for computer security . But if I need multi-factor authorisation just to VIEW what you sell then I'm gone. Some of us have a life.
(This was for my employers cycle-to-work scheme)
(This was for my employers cycle-to-work scheme)
October 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Note to vendors: Look I understand the need for computer security . But if I need multi-factor authorisation just to VIEW what you sell then I'm gone. Some of us have a life.
(This was for my employers cycle-to-work scheme)
(This was for my employers cycle-to-work scheme)
A pet hate.
I live in sight of this. Generation ended not just for green reasons but also costs and because it was at end of design life. Keeping derelict cooling towers is an absolute waste of cash and sterilises land that can be used for something useful.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I live in sight of this. Generation ended not just for green reasons but also costs and because it was at end of design life. Keeping derelict cooling towers is an absolute waste of cash and sterilises land that can be used for something useful.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Fight not over' to save Ratcliffe-on-Soar cooling towers
Campaigners say they will not give up despite demolition plans being approved.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A pet hate.
I live in sight of this. Generation ended not just for green reasons but also costs and because it was at end of design life. Keeping derelict cooling towers is an absolute waste of cash and sterilises land that can be used for something useful.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I live in sight of this. Generation ended not just for green reasons but also costs and because it was at end of design life. Keeping derelict cooling towers is an absolute waste of cash and sterilises land that can be used for something useful.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nottingham isn't mentioned in the new UK industrial strategy, Bristol is mentioned 5 X. East Midlands are mentioned 4 times but all in the context of manufacturing (ie Derby).
Testament to decades of failure by @mynottingham.bsky.social Notts Country Council to establish a unique role.
Testament to decades of failure by @mynottingham.bsky.social Notts Country Council to establish a unique role.
October 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Nottingham isn't mentioned in the new UK industrial strategy, Bristol is mentioned 5 X. East Midlands are mentioned 4 times but all in the context of manufacturing (ie Derby).
Testament to decades of failure by @mynottingham.bsky.social Notts Country Council to establish a unique role.
Testament to decades of failure by @mynottingham.bsky.social Notts Country Council to establish a unique role.
Good to see Labour finally following @eddavey.libdems.org.uk lead and attacking Farage and Musk.
October 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Good to see Labour finally following @eddavey.libdems.org.uk lead and attacking Farage and Musk.
Good Andy Burnham : prepared to consider re-joining EU
(controversial, easier to say nothing)
Bad AB: allowing OAPs to use bus passes before 930. This is to stop overcrowding in rush hour and spread travel out helping retain decent service all day (see also SNP ending peak fares)
(controversial, easier to say nothing)
Bad AB: allowing OAPs to use bus passes before 930. This is to stop overcrowding in rush hour and spread travel out helping retain decent service all day (see also SNP ending peak fares)
September 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Good Andy Burnham : prepared to consider re-joining EU
(controversial, easier to say nothing)
Bad AB: allowing OAPs to use bus passes before 930. This is to stop overcrowding in rush hour and spread travel out helping retain decent service all day (see also SNP ending peak fares)
(controversial, easier to say nothing)
Bad AB: allowing OAPs to use bus passes before 930. This is to stop overcrowding in rush hour and spread travel out helping retain decent service all day (see also SNP ending peak fares)
Water is hydrating.
In other news: shock pro-Catholicism announcement by Pope
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/t...
In other news: shock pro-Catholicism announcement by Pope
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/t...
‘Loaded water’ trend is healthier than you would think — and very hydrating
The trend is helping young people increase their daily water intake
www.independent.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Water is hydrating.
In other news: shock pro-Catholicism announcement by Pope
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/t...
In other news: shock pro-Catholicism announcement by Pope
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/t...
Reform's energy policy is fantasy. You might want to extract more gas from the North Sea but if it isn't there because of the geology then this is skypie.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Geology could crush hopes of extracting all North Sea’s oil and gas
The remaining fields tend to be smaller, more remote and more technically challenging to drill into
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Reform's energy policy is fantasy. You might want to extract more gas from the North Sea but if it isn't there because of the geology then this is skypie.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
In politics you hear arguments seen to be "trump cards" to stop further discussion that generally mean people haven't read the paperwork.
In UK science "the Haldane Principle" has this status. Oft quoted but less read than "War and Peace"
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/...
In UK science "the Haldane Principle" has this status. Oft quoted but less read than "War and Peace"
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/...
House of Commons - Putting Science and Engineering at the Heart of Government Policy - Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee
publications.parliament.uk
September 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
In politics you hear arguments seen to be "trump cards" to stop further discussion that generally mean people haven't read the paperwork.
In UK science "the Haldane Principle" has this status. Oft quoted but less read than "War and Peace"
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/...
In UK science "the Haldane Principle" has this status. Oft quoted but less read than "War and Peace"
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/...
Peter Mandelson should be fired today. Recalled immediately and relieved of his duties. He has no future in UK public life.
September 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Peter Mandelson should be fired today. Recalled immediately and relieved of his duties. He has no future in UK public life.
Reposted by Andy Kingdon 🔶️
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
Green Party supporters struggling with its new Hard Left leader will be very welcome in @libdems.org.uk.
Remember @eddavey.libdems.org.uk was responsible for UK's offshore wind generation policy which is the reason we have routinely 80%+ non-carbon electricity, reaching 100% some days this summer.
Remember @eddavey.libdems.org.uk was responsible for UK's offshore wind generation policy which is the reason we have routinely 80%+ non-carbon electricity, reaching 100% some days this summer.
September 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Green Party supporters struggling with its new Hard Left leader will be very welcome in @libdems.org.uk.
Remember @eddavey.libdems.org.uk was responsible for UK's offshore wind generation policy which is the reason we have routinely 80%+ non-carbon electricity, reaching 100% some days this summer.
Remember @eddavey.libdems.org.uk was responsible for UK's offshore wind generation policy which is the reason we have routinely 80%+ non-carbon electricity, reaching 100% some days this summer.
Neither of my kids' state schools' uniforms were like this. Logoed items: blazer, gym top, optional v neck sweate, rugby shirt (girls: logoed skirt). Everything else (shirts, trousers etc) generic, logos banned on shoes/trainers. Are some schools taking the piss?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
School uniforms were meant to be the great leveller – how does a £400 bill do that? | Lucy Pasha-Robinson
The cost of a suit, tie and PE kit is simply too much for many parents. Something practical, sustainable and affordable shouldn’t be too much to ask, says Guardian Opinion assistant editor Lucy Pasha-...
www.theguardian.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Neither of my kids' state schools' uniforms were like this. Logoed items: blazer, gym top, optional v neck sweate, rugby shirt (girls: logoed skirt). Everything else (shirts, trousers etc) generic, logos banned on shoes/trainers. Are some schools taking the piss?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If there's a more self pitying, deluded group than parents with kids in private schools complaining about VAT, then I've yet to meet them. It's a luxury, if you choose to pay then up to you. But expecting a subsidy from the rest of us? Begone
August 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
If there's a more self pitying, deluded group than parents with kids in private schools complaining about VAT, then I've yet to meet them. It's a luxury, if you choose to pay then up to you. But expecting a subsidy from the rest of us? Begone
"How dare they bring jobs and investment to our region, it might cause jams?"
These are derelict brick pits many of which have been used for Landfill, in 1980s were scheduled for nuclear waste disposal.
Has the parish council supported MML or East-West rail?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
These are derelict brick pits many of which have been used for Landfill, in 1980s were scheduled for nuclear waste disposal.
Has the parish council supported MML or East-West rail?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ampthill council worried about impact of proposed Universal park
A town council says Universal should consider free family passes for households five miles away.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"How dare they bring jobs and investment to our region, it might cause jams?"
These are derelict brick pits many of which have been used for Landfill, in 1980s were scheduled for nuclear waste disposal.
Has the parish council supported MML or East-West rail?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
These are derelict brick pits many of which have been used for Landfill, in 1980s were scheduled for nuclear waste disposal.
Has the parish council supported MML or East-West rail?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...