Bill Hall
@artboy.bsky.social
Artist, art teacher (semi-retired!) and, printmaker.
Interests: Art, design, architecture, music, gardening, Latin & ballroom dancing, and politics.
Interests: Art, design, architecture, music, gardening, Latin & ballroom dancing, and politics.
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Please do help, if you can. New and rare music is vital to our cultural evolution and most recording companies seem to be more interested in another Verdi Requiem and more Alma Mahler (fine as they both are).
If you can afford a few quid in this direction, it would mean a lot. x
If you can afford a few quid in this direction, it would mean a lot. x
On March 15th, I will be conducting the Manchester Camerata with the phenomenal Alexandra Dariescu for a concert of works built around Carwithen's 'Piano Concerto’ We have been able to arrange to record the full programme but institutional funding has proved disappointing Can you help?
www.gofundme.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Please do help, if you can. New and rare music is vital to our cultural evolution and most recording companies seem to be more interested in another Verdi Requiem and more Alma Mahler (fine as they both are).
If you can afford a few quid in this direction, it would mean a lot. x
If you can afford a few quid in this direction, it would mean a lot. x
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Nadhim Zahawi thinks London is now unsafe, because the other day a tired-looking man walked past him during the morning rush hour.
February 13, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Nadhim Zahawi thinks London is now unsafe, because the other day a tired-looking man walked past him during the morning rush hour.
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FT Exclusive: Europe needs an 'emergency mindset' on deterrence and defence if it is to survive a global disorder where strength matters above all, Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, has warned. ft.trib.al/mxJCMBs
February 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
FT Exclusive: Europe needs an 'emergency mindset' on deterrence and defence if it is to survive a global disorder where strength matters above all, Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, has warned. ft.trib.al/mxJCMBs
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Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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⚠️Our survey reveals 3 in 5 fear family separation under new settlement plans.
@minnierahman.bsky.social: "We all know migrants bring vital skills and experience. The government needs to stop penalising migrant communities and start reflecting that reality.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
@minnierahman.bsky.social: "We all know migrants bring vital skills and experience. The government needs to stop penalising migrant communities and start reflecting that reality.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Nurses’ families fear being torn apart in UK immigration crackdown, survey says
Exclusive: Most people in charity’s study say they worry about being separated from relatives under Mahmood plans
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:29 AM
⚠️Our survey reveals 3 in 5 fear family separation under new settlement plans.
@minnierahman.bsky.social: "We all know migrants bring vital skills and experience. The government needs to stop penalising migrant communities and start reflecting that reality.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
@minnierahman.bsky.social: "We all know migrants bring vital skills and experience. The government needs to stop penalising migrant communities and start reflecting that reality.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Shabana Mahmood abstained on the original vote to proscribe PA. And a reminder that she has a majority of 3421. Independent candidate came second and currently being investigated for fraud so unlikely to stand again and Greens got 3,478 :)
BREAKING: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has put out a statement in response to the High Court ruling that the ban of Palestine Action under terrorism legislation is unlawful saying she “will fight this judgment in the Court of Appeal”
February 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Shabana Mahmood abstained on the original vote to proscribe PA. And a reminder that she has a majority of 3421. Independent candidate came second and currently being investigated for fraud so unlikely to stand again and Greens got 3,478 :)
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Government deals with Palantir stink, and stank long before the Peter Mandelson scandal. The government must pivot away from companies like Palantir.
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Government deals with Palantir stink, and stank long before the Peter Mandelson scandal. The government must pivot away from companies like Palantir.
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📌 ICYMI — Trump Pardon Buries FBI’s Secret Work for Putin’s Oligarchs
The former FBI agent's pardon came after his co-defendant’s daughter donated $3.5 million to Donald Trump
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/11/trump-pardon-buries-fbis-secret-work-for-putins-oligarchs/
The former FBI agent's pardon came after his co-defendant’s daughter donated $3.5 million to Donald Trump
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/11/trump-pardon-buries-fbis-secret-work-for-putins-oligarchs/
Trump Pardon Buries FBI's Secret Work for Putin's Oligarchs
The former FBI agent's pardon came after his co-defendant’s daughter donated $3.5 million to Donald Trump
bylinetimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:45 AM
📌 ICYMI — Trump Pardon Buries FBI’s Secret Work for Putin’s Oligarchs
The former FBI agent's pardon came after his co-defendant’s daughter donated $3.5 million to Donald Trump
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/11/trump-pardon-buries-fbis-secret-work-for-putins-oligarchs/
The former FBI agent's pardon came after his co-defendant’s daughter donated $3.5 million to Donald Trump
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/11/trump-pardon-buries-fbis-secret-work-for-putins-oligarchs/
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When ppl poopoo by claim that the greens are the only challenge to reform we are seeing neck and neck results like this up and down the country
Fletton & Woodston (Peterborough) Council By-Election Result:
➡️ RFM: 29.4% (New)
🌍 GRN: 27.6% (+16.2)
🌳 CON: 21.8% (-11.8)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-31.2)
🔶 LDM: 4.4% (-0.7)
No TUSC (-1.9) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
➡️ RFM: 29.4% (New)
🌍 GRN: 27.6% (+16.2)
🌳 CON: 21.8% (-11.8)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-31.2)
🔶 LDM: 4.4% (-0.7)
No TUSC (-1.9) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
February 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM
When ppl poopoo by claim that the greens are the only challenge to reform we are seeing neck and neck results like this up and down the country
Making America friendless and isolated?:
"The total number of countries strongly aligned with the US has crashed under Trump, in contrast to China, which has maintained its allies."
"The total number of countries strongly aligned with the US has crashed under Trump, in contrast to China, which has maintained its allies."
These charts show how Trump is isolating the US on the world stage
These charts show how Trump is isolating the US on the world stage
Analysis shows that the world is moving closer to China, as Trump’s isolationism rears its head at the United Nations
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Making America friendless and isolated?:
"The total number of countries strongly aligned with the US has crashed under Trump, in contrast to China, which has maintained its allies."
"The total number of countries strongly aligned with the US has crashed under Trump, in contrast to China, which has maintained its allies."
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These charts show how Trump is isolating the US on the world stage
These charts show how Trump is isolating the US on the world stage
Analysis shows that the world is moving closer to China, as Trump’s isolationism rears its head at the United Nations
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:42 AM
These charts show how Trump is isolating the US on the world stage
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The judges, however, ruled the ban remains in place until the next hearing, with the government confirming that it will appeal.
So, while Palestine Action has successfully challenged the ban, expressing support for it or taking part in its activities remains a serious criminal offence.
So, while Palestine Action has successfully challenged the ban, expressing support for it or taking part in its activities remains a serious criminal offence.
February 13, 2026 at 10:41 AM
The judges, however, ruled the ban remains in place until the next hearing, with the government confirming that it will appeal.
So, while Palestine Action has successfully challenged the ban, expressing support for it or taking part in its activities remains a serious criminal offence.
So, while Palestine Action has successfully challenged the ban, expressing support for it or taking part in its activities remains a serious criminal offence.
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Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
February 13, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
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Interesting links uncovered here, allegedly linking Hungary's wannabe dictator Orbán with funding extremist propaganda via Russian and Hungarian oil companies.
goodlawproject.org/putins-megap...
goodlawproject.org/putins-megap...
Putin’s megaphone: Orbán’s far-right push into UK universities is fuelled by Russian oil | Good Law Project
Good Law Project has uncovered a network funded by Hungary’s authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán, that uses profits from refining Russian oil to platform far right and anti-trans campaigners in the UK
goodlawproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Interesting links uncovered here, allegedly linking Hungary's wannabe dictator Orbán with funding extremist propaganda via Russian and Hungarian oil companies.
goodlawproject.org/putins-megap...
goodlawproject.org/putins-megap...
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Another tragedy/massacre in Ukraine, with at least four civilians killed in another Russian airstrike.
It happened in Kramatorsk in free Donetsk.
Three of those killed were under 21 years of age, the other victim was in his 60s.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
It happened in Kramatorsk in free Donetsk.
Three of those killed were under 21 years of age, the other victim was in his 60s.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
February 13, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Another tragedy/massacre in Ukraine, with at least four civilians killed in another Russian airstrike.
It happened in Kramatorsk in free Donetsk.
Three of those killed were under 21 years of age, the other victim was in his 60s.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
It happened in Kramatorsk in free Donetsk.
Three of those killed were under 21 years of age, the other victim was in his 60s.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
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It's Day 1451 of the attempt to wipe Ukraine off the map/
Russian athletes compete at the #WinterOlympics while a Ukrainian athlete is in court right now trying to overturn his ban.
This is THE daily thread. Facts not fabrication. Proof not propaganda. Every single day.
Russian athletes compete at the #WinterOlympics while a Ukrainian athlete is in court right now trying to overturn his ban.
This is THE daily thread. Facts not fabrication. Proof not propaganda. Every single day.
February 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM
It's Day 1451 of the attempt to wipe Ukraine off the map/
Russian athletes compete at the #WinterOlympics while a Ukrainian athlete is in court right now trying to overturn his ban.
This is THE daily thread. Facts not fabrication. Proof not propaganda. Every single day.
Russian athletes compete at the #WinterOlympics while a Ukrainian athlete is in court right now trying to overturn his ban.
This is THE daily thread. Facts not fabrication. Proof not propaganda. Every single day.
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FT - Goldman Sachs general counsel Kathy Ruemmler to resign after documents released by DoJ revealed the extent of her ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. www.ft.com/content/c9c4...
Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign over Epstein links
Attorney to depart Wall Street bank on June 30 after new documents revealed extent of her ties to the sex offender
www.ft.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:20 AM
FT - Goldman Sachs general counsel Kathy Ruemmler to resign after documents released by DoJ revealed the extent of her ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. www.ft.com/content/c9c4...
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Breaking: on two counts, the High Court has ruled that the Labour government's proscription of the campaign group Palestine Action was unlawful – a win for its co-founder Huda Ammori, who sought a judicial review of the ban
February 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Breaking: on two counts, the High Court has ruled that the Labour government's proscription of the campaign group Palestine Action was unlawful – a win for its co-founder Huda Ammori, who sought a judicial review of the ban
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Apropos of nothing, I often think of this song: youtu.be/gd2tDALyXO4?...
A bit of Fry & Laurie - Kickin' Ass
YouTube video by Lex
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February 13, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Apropos of nothing, I often think of this song: youtu.be/gd2tDALyXO4?...
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Reform candidate calls for young girls to be given "biological reality check" www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check
Exclusive: Matt Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’
www.independent.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Reform candidate calls for young girls to be given "biological reality check" www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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I can’t say I’m keen on hearing these creepy authoritarians telling women to ‘Breed for Britain’ because of their racist white replacement theory. Actually shuddered reading this, it’s viscerally revolting.
Reform candidate calls for young girls to be given "biological reality check" www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check
Exclusive: Matt Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’
www.independent.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 8:52 AM
I can’t say I’m keen on hearing these creepy authoritarians telling women to ‘Breed for Britain’ because of their racist white replacement theory. Actually shuddered reading this, it’s viscerally revolting.
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This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 PM
This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing
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Breaking News: Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, resigned after her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.
Goldman Sachs General Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler Resigns Over Epstein Ties
Kathryn Ruemmler, a former top Obama administration lawyer, is out at Goldman Sachs after emails showed she had a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender, spanning many years.
nyti.ms
February 13, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Breaking News: Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, resigned after her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.