Paul Cotterill
@bickerrecord.bsky.social
Nurse by training. Vagabond by nature. Imposter by syndrome.
A Habermas-influenced English pluralist, if that's a thing. An organiser of things, which are definitely things.
He/him/ally
A Habermas-influenced English pluralist, if that's a thing. An organiser of things, which are definitely things.
He/him/ally
Just by way of useful like hack, it is possible to get a 9 pack of toilet roll into a small ruck (day pack) style if you squeeze it up against the widest part and arrange the potatoes around it, and actually it's quite comfy.
Sorry I didn't get a pic, but pretty bloody pleased with myself, tbh.
Sorry I didn't get a pic, but pretty bloody pleased with myself, tbh.
February 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Just by way of useful like hack, it is possible to get a 9 pack of toilet roll into a small ruck (day pack) style if you squeeze it up against the widest part and arrange the potatoes around it, and actually it's quite comfy.
Sorry I didn't get a pic, but pretty bloody pleased with myself, tbh.
Sorry I didn't get a pic, but pretty bloody pleased with myself, tbh.
Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe.
And for those who don't, some, erm, beginner tips from Gulf News here, which include the valuable advice against inviting someone observing if they "want to grab a coffee". gulfnews.com/lifestyle/ra...
And for those who don't, some, erm, beginner tips from Gulf News here, which include the valuable advice against inviting someone observing if they "want to grab a coffee". gulfnews.com/lifestyle/ra...
Ramadan etiquette guide: What to say — and what to avoid
A simple guide to thoughtful interactions during the holy month
gulfnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe.
And for those who don't, some, erm, beginner tips from Gulf News here, which include the valuable advice against inviting someone observing if they "want to grab a coffee". gulfnews.com/lifestyle/ra...
And for those who don't, some, erm, beginner tips from Gulf News here, which include the valuable advice against inviting someone observing if they "want to grab a coffee". gulfnews.com/lifestyle/ra...
These 'results', paid for by Rupert Lowe to promote Rupert Lowe by promoting the name Rupert Lowe, are so clearly misleading that I wonder if other pollsters might contact their trade body, the British Polling Council, about their trade being brought into disrepute.
findoutnow.co.uk/blog/polling...
findoutnow.co.uk/blog/polling...
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February 15, 2026 at 10:21 AM
These 'results', paid for by Rupert Lowe to promote Rupert Lowe by promoting the name Rupert Lowe, are so clearly misleading that I wonder if other pollsters might contact their trade body, the British Polling Council, about their trade being brought into disrepute.
findoutnow.co.uk/blog/polling...
findoutnow.co.uk/blog/polling...
It's hard to be anything but horrified at this kind of language about trans people, and the prospect of that language being made policy. That is why govt needs to reinforce protections, not strip them.
Cass on the BBC:
“And for them, a medical pathway is the only way they're going to live their life comfortably. And we don't understand why that is, but we have to try and help those people thrive as much as the young people who are going to grow out of this”
Joyce:👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“And for them, a medical pathway is the only way they're going to live their life comfortably. And we don't understand why that is, but we have to try and help those people thrive as much as the young people who are going to grow out of this”
Joyce:👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
February 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM
It's hard to be anything but horrified at this kind of language about trans people, and the prospect of that language being made policy. That is why govt needs to reinforce protections, not strip them.
It looks like they could.
February 13, 2026 at 9:02 AM
It looks like they could.
Small thing, but using the word "message" instead of "plan", or "proposals" or "manifesto" is a bit daft.
His message needs to better than just "message".
His message needs to better than just "message".
There were 36 votes between the Green Party and Reform.
36 votes.
Reform are absolutely stoppable - and the Green Party can win with our message to lower bills, protect the NHS and rebuild public services.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
36 votes.
Reform are absolutely stoppable - and the Green Party can win with our message to lower bills, protect the NHS and rebuild public services.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Small thing, but using the word "message" instead of "plan", or "proposals" or "manifesto" is a bit daft.
His message needs to better than just "message".
His message needs to better than just "message".
Surprised by scale of win for the BNP in Bangladesh, but feels from afar like a big for for secularism.
Maybe also a bit to do with a reconsideration of the legacy of the recently departed Khaleda Zia as leader of the 'less bad' dynasty.
Well also, the NCP getting it so wrong.
Maybe also a bit to do with a reconsideration of the legacy of the recently departed Khaleda Zia as leader of the 'less bad' dynasty.
Well also, the NCP getting it so wrong.
February 13, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Surprised by scale of win for the BNP in Bangladesh, but feels from afar like a big for for secularism.
Maybe also a bit to do with a reconsideration of the legacy of the recently departed Khaleda Zia as leader of the 'less bad' dynasty.
Well also, the NCP getting it so wrong.
Maybe also a bit to do with a reconsideration of the legacy of the recently departed Khaleda Zia as leader of the 'less bad' dynasty.
Well also, the NCP getting it so wrong.
I'd put this MP/cllr briefing/call to action on hold pending the GLC v EHRC judgment (due tomorrow) to make it time relevant, but actually I think I'm now going to have to incorporate a section on the DfE statutory guidance to schools so probably just as well I held back
medium.com/@bickerrecor...
medium.com/@bickerrecor...
A local lawfare strategy to counter anti-trans extremism
Before Christmas I published (Scribd version here) a first draft of a formal proposal to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…
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February 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
I'd put this MP/cllr briefing/call to action on hold pending the GLC v EHRC judgment (due tomorrow) to make it time relevant, but actually I think I'm now going to have to incorporate a section on the DfE statutory guidance to schools so probably just as well I held back
medium.com/@bickerrecor...
medium.com/@bickerrecor...
The Nepal vs Italy scorecard is making for very interesting reading www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Nepal took England to the last ball, and Italy got stuffed by Scotland.
Nepal took England to the last ball, and Italy got stuffed by Scotland.
Nepal vs Italy LIVE: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 - cricket score & radio commentary
Nepal face Italy at the ICC T20 World Cup in Nepal - follow live scores and radio commentary.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The Nepal vs Italy scorecard is making for very interesting reading www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Nepal took England to the last ball, and Italy got stuffed by Scotland.
Nepal took England to the last ball, and Italy got stuffed by Scotland.
So GM Police have provided guidance on how to do legally valid imprints on election material to the Electoral Commission, whose job includes providing guidance on how to do legally valid imprints on election material?
I think GM Police may not understand this area of law.
I think GM Police may not understand this area of law.
February 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
So GM Police have provided guidance on how to do legally valid imprints on election material to the Electoral Commission, whose job includes providing guidance on how to do legally valid imprints on election material?
I think GM Police may not understand this area of law.
I think GM Police may not understand this area of law.
Interesting convo with Benjamin here about tips on teaching adults who've missed out as kids how to ride a bike.
Tips welcome.
We're all going to have to do a bit more of this
Tips welcome.
We're all going to have to do a bit more of this
Good to see this on the local Facebook group. Youngish adults in deprived areas who've never learned to ride is quite a thing, but this lad gets what he's missed.
I've arranged to meet and get him through basics/give him a bike.
I've taught plenty of kids but tips on teaching adults welcome
I've arranged to meet and get him through basics/give him a bike.
I've taught plenty of kids but tips on teaching adults welcome
February 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Interesting convo with Benjamin here about tips on teaching adults who've missed out as kids how to ride a bike.
Tips welcome.
We're all going to have to do a bit more of this
Tips welcome.
We're all going to have to do a bit more of this
Good to see this on the local Facebook group. Youngish adults in deprived areas who've never learned to ride is quite a thing, but this lad gets what he's missed.
I've arranged to meet and get him through basics/give him a bike.
I've taught plenty of kids but tips on teaching adults welcome
I've arranged to meet and get him through basics/give him a bike.
I've taught plenty of kids but tips on teaching adults welcome
February 11, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Good to see this on the local Facebook group. Youngish adults in deprived areas who've never learned to ride is quite a thing, but this lad gets what he's missed.
I've arranged to meet and get him through basics/give him a bike.
I've taught plenty of kids but tips on teaching adults welcome
I've arranged to meet and get him through basics/give him a bike.
I've taught plenty of kids but tips on teaching adults welcome
You know that bit in 100 Years of Solitude when it just starts pissing down and doesn't stop for four years, and everybody in Macondo goes even madder than before?
Yeah, it's like that here.
Yeah, it's like that here.
February 11, 2026 at 8:05 AM
You know that bit in 100 Years of Solitude when it just starts pissing down and doesn't stop for four years, and everybody in Macondo goes even madder than before?
Yeah, it's like that here.
Yeah, it's like that here.
It's bizarre that there's simply no media coverage of either the successful onshore wind/solar auction of the Local Power Plan, both announced today.
This is real progress towards Net Zero, but the media seems to give Zero Shit.
This is real progress towards Net Zero, but the media seems to give Zero Shit.
February 10, 2026 at 9:08 PM
It's bizarre that there's simply no media coverage of either the successful onshore wind/solar auction of the Local Power Plan, both announced today.
This is real progress towards Net Zero, but the media seems to give Zero Shit.
This is real progress towards Net Zero, but the media seems to give Zero Shit.
You may have noticed that I've not commented much on the last couple of seismic upheaval days in domestic politics.
You may also have not.
You may also have not.
February 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
You may have noticed that I've not commented much on the last couple of seismic upheaval days in domestic politics.
You may also have not.
You may also have not.
I'm intrigued, as a very lay observer, as to why the EHRC vs GLP judgment on lawfulness of the anti-trans Interim Guidance hasn't been delivered yet. It's been quite a while now.
February 10, 2026 at 9:22 AM
I'm intrigued, as a very lay observer, as to why the EHRC vs GLP judgment on lawfulness of the anti-trans Interim Guidance hasn't been delivered yet. It's been quite a while now.
I'm kind of guessing this is false information on Facebook, and that the Green candidate doesn't live in that house.
However, AFAICS the poster is real, does do podcasts & Tiktok with Farage, Zia etc, and has a large following who believe her.
So maybe Reform should be asked if they disavow this.
However, AFAICS the poster is real, does do podcasts & Tiktok with Farage, Zia etc, and has a large following who believe her.
So maybe Reform should be asked if they disavow this.
February 10, 2026 at 9:12 AM
I'm kind of guessing this is false information on Facebook, and that the Green candidate doesn't live in that house.
However, AFAICS the poster is real, does do podcasts & Tiktok with Farage, Zia etc, and has a large following who believe her.
So maybe Reform should be asked if they disavow this.
However, AFAICS the poster is real, does do podcasts & Tiktok with Farage, Zia etc, and has a large following who believe her.
So maybe Reform should be asked if they disavow this.
Hard to be sure nowadays but this looks AFAICS to be a genuine complaint post to a Reform F'book group to effect that this bloke's mother didn't actually "sign off" that now infamous unimprinted letter to Gorton & Denton residents, and that Reform have "left my mum to the dogs".
February 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Hard to be sure nowadays but this looks AFAICS to be a genuine complaint post to a Reform F'book group to effect that this bloke's mother didn't actually "sign off" that now infamous unimprinted letter to Gorton & Denton residents, and that Reform have "left my mum to the dogs".
Léon Blum is a lot more instructive than previous UK PMs in these fascist circumstances.
Sort of extraordinary that there is only one obvious precedent for a prime minister winning a landslide election victory and then seeming like toast just two years later … and it’s the election *immediately* before this one.
February 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Léon Blum is a lot more instructive than previous UK PMs in these fascist circumstances.
I can confirm that Aldi's 'specialty' 1897 lager in blue cans is not distinguishable in taste from Kronebourg 1663 lager in blue cans, but that it is about two thirds the price.
No need to thank me. It's what I do.
Hic.
No need to thank me. It's what I do.
Hic.
February 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I can confirm that Aldi's 'specialty' 1897 lager in blue cans is not distinguishable in taste from Kronebourg 1663 lager in blue cans, but that it is about two thirds the price.
No need to thank me. It's what I do.
Hic.
No need to thank me. It's what I do.
Hic.
Some muppet here trying to claim the Muppets are puppets. I mean, we'd have spotted it by now if they were.
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Some muppet here trying to claim the Muppets are puppets. I mean, we'd have spotted it by now if they were.
Great work by @manchestermill.bsky.social
As election at a dozen elections & hundreds of candidates, I would just note that is about the biggest no-no there could possibly be for an agent and for the party. The imprint is the first and last thing you check before allowing a leaflet to go out.
As election at a dozen elections & hundreds of candidates, I would just note that is about the biggest no-no there could possibly be for an agent and for the party. The imprint is the first and last thing you check before allowing a leaflet to go out.
Constituents received a letter from a concerned pensioner called Patricia Clegg, a lifelong Labour voter who is planning to switch to Reform.
What they didn't know was Clegg was writing it on the party's behalf, because they didn't label it properly.
What they didn't know was Clegg was writing it on the party's behalf, because they didn't label it properly.
February 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Great work by @manchestermill.bsky.social
As election at a dozen elections & hundreds of candidates, I would just note that is about the biggest no-no there could possibly be for an agent and for the party. The imprint is the first and last thing you check before allowing a leaflet to go out.
As election at a dozen elections & hundreds of candidates, I would just note that is about the biggest no-no there could possibly be for an agent and for the party. The imprint is the first and last thing you check before allowing a leaflet to go out.
Tomorrow is the 92nd anniversary of February 6th, which is France's own January 6th, when fascist groups converged on Place de La Concorde with a view to storming parliament.
What antifascists did next is actually a lot more instructive for us now than what they did (or didn't) do in the USA.
What antifascists did next is actually a lot more instructive for us now than what they did (or didn't) do in the USA.
February 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Tomorrow is the 92nd anniversary of February 6th, which is France's own January 6th, when fascist groups converged on Place de La Concorde with a view to storming parliament.
What antifascists did next is actually a lot more instructive for us now than what they did (or didn't) do in the USA.
What antifascists did next is actually a lot more instructive for us now than what they did (or didn't) do in the USA.