Brian Stokes
@brianstokes92.bsky.social
Non-League Ambassador at Football vs Homophobia 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Formerly a Lion at York City. 🔴🔵
Occasional Lib Dem. 🔶️
All views my own and not those of my employer.
Formerly a Lion at York City. 🔴🔵
Occasional Lib Dem. 🔶️
All views my own and not those of my employer.
Partaking in the Bootham Timeline Trail raising funds for York City's Sporting Memories group this weekend. A group that gave my dad great joy in the later years of his life. Any donations appreciated:
www.justgiving.com/page/brian-s...
#ycfc
www.justgiving.com/page/brian-s...
#ycfc
Brian's fundraiser for York City Fc Foundation
Help Brian Stokes raise money to support York City Fc Foundation
www.justgiving.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Partaking in the Bootham Timeline Trail raising funds for York City's Sporting Memories group this weekend. A group that gave my dad great joy in the later years of his life. Any donations appreciated:
www.justgiving.com/page/brian-s...
#ycfc
www.justgiving.com/page/brian-s...
#ycfc
The @footballvhomophobia.com football looking great in the Ossett United clubhouse whole Pontefract Collieries take on Bradford Park avenue. 🏳️🌈⚽️
August 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The @footballvhomophobia.com football looking great in the Ossett United clubhouse whole Pontefract Collieries take on Bradford Park avenue. 🏳️🌈⚽️
Personal opinion, I'm not fussed about this.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Premier League ends relationship with Stonewall, will replace Rainbow Laces with new LGBTQ+ campaign
Premier League ends long-running 'Rainbow Laces' partnership with Stonewall
The Premier League is reportedly set to no longer take part in Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign after ending partnership with the charity.
www.thepinknews.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Personal opinion, I'm not fussed about this.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Rainbow Laces was fantastic when it started, but the truth is that it has become a mechanism for clubs to get away with doing the absolute bare minimum.
With reports of discrimination across the board on the rise, more radical action is urgently needed.
Tadcaster Albion showing support for @footballvhomophobia.com this afternoon.
Wishing all the best to everyone attending Leeds Pride tomorrow. 🏳️🌈⚽️
#FvH2025
Wishing all the best to everyone attending Leeds Pride tomorrow. 🏳️🌈⚽️
#FvH2025
July 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Tadcaster Albion showing support for @footballvhomophobia.com this afternoon.
Wishing all the best to everyone attending Leeds Pride tomorrow. 🏳️🌈⚽️
#FvH2025
Wishing all the best to everyone attending Leeds Pride tomorrow. 🏳️🌈⚽️
#FvH2025
May 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
When the @libdems.org.uk were in Government Britain was the No.1 country in Europe to be a member of the LGBT+ Community.
We are now 22nd. It's not good enough, and it is great to see that the Lib Dems still strive to make this a better country for everyone.
We are now 22nd. It's not good enough, and it is great to see that the Lib Dems still strive to make this a better country for everyone.
Too many lives in the LGBTQ+ community have been blighted by discrimination and hate.
Liberal Democrats will always stand up against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
And we'll fight for fair society where everyone’s rights and dignity are upheld.
#IDAHOBIT 🏳️🌈 ❤️ 💜 💙 🏳️⚧️
Liberal Democrats will always stand up against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
And we'll fight for fair society where everyone’s rights and dignity are upheld.
#IDAHOBIT 🏳️🌈 ❤️ 💜 💙 🏳️⚧️
May 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
When the @libdems.org.uk were in Government Britain was the No.1 country in Europe to be a member of the LGBT+ Community.
We are now 22nd. It's not good enough, and it is great to see that the Lib Dems still strive to make this a better country for everyone.
We are now 22nd. It's not good enough, and it is great to see that the Lib Dems still strive to make this a better country for everyone.
Pointless trivia fact, if San Marino qualify it would again mean that San Marino would have qualified for the Eurovision Final more times than the San Marino National Football Team have won games of football.
Currently tied on 3 each.
#Eurovision2025
Currently tied on 3 each.
#Eurovision2025
May 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Pointless trivia fact, if San Marino qualify it would again mean that San Marino would have qualified for the Eurovision Final more times than the San Marino National Football Team have won games of football.
Currently tied on 3 each.
#Eurovision2025
Currently tied on 3 each.
#Eurovision2025
So Iceland have been going round with shirts saying "We are not Jedward".
Mum: "Is that Jedward?"
Song 1, going well already. 🇮🇸
#Eurovision2025
Mum: "Is that Jedward?"
Song 1, going well already. 🇮🇸
#Eurovision2025
May 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
So Iceland have been going round with shirts saying "We are not Jedward".
Mum: "Is that Jedward?"
Song 1, going well already. 🇮🇸
#Eurovision2025
Mum: "Is that Jedward?"
Song 1, going well already. 🇮🇸
#Eurovision2025
We have a huge shortage of care workers in this country and Labour want to stop overseas visas for care workers according to Yvette Cooper this morning.
Labour needs to grow a spine and stop copying Reform's race to the bottom on immigration as it is destroying Britain one sector at a time.
Labour needs to grow a spine and stop copying Reform's race to the bottom on immigration as it is destroying Britain one sector at a time.
May 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We have a huge shortage of care workers in this country and Labour want to stop overseas visas for care workers according to Yvette Cooper this morning.
Labour needs to grow a spine and stop copying Reform's race to the bottom on immigration as it is destroying Britain one sector at a time.
Labour needs to grow a spine and stop copying Reform's race to the bottom on immigration as it is destroying Britain one sector at a time.
April 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
March 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A reminder that York City Ladies have a massive game tomorrow afternoon playing Norton and Stockton Ancients.
Win and they're guaranteed survival in the Women's National League.
Would be great to get a big crowd down to the University of York tomorrow.
#ycfc
Win and they're guaranteed survival in the Women's National League.
Would be great to get a big crowd down to the University of York tomorrow.
#ycfc
March 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A reminder that York City Ladies have a massive game tomorrow afternoon playing Norton and Stockton Ancients.
Win and they're guaranteed survival in the Women's National League.
Would be great to get a big crowd down to the University of York tomorrow.
#ycfc
Win and they're guaranteed survival in the Women's National League.
Would be great to get a big crowd down to the University of York tomorrow.
#ycfc
York City Ladies very unlucky to lose 2-1 against Huddersfield today.
However, due to results elsewhere, it's now very simple. Win next week and York guarantee survival.
If you have nothing planned next Sunday, get down to the University of York and cheer the ladies to survival.
#ycfc #yclfc
However, due to results elsewhere, it's now very simple. Win next week and York guarantee survival.
If you have nothing planned next Sunday, get down to the University of York and cheer the ladies to survival.
#ycfc #yclfc
March 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Reposted by Brian Stokes
Freedom to live you life as who you are is not too much to ask. Today, members passed our new policy to strengthen the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and support them as in living their lives freely.
March 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Freedom to live you life as who you are is not too much to ask. Today, members passed our new policy to strengthen the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and support them as in living their lives freely.
Message to every York City supporter.
The Ladies team have a massive game next weekend against Huddersfield Town, they could ensure survival with a win with three games to spare.
Would be brilliant to get a big crowd down to the University of York next Sunday.
#ycfc
The Ladies team have a massive game next weekend against Huddersfield Town, they could ensure survival with a win with three games to spare.
Would be brilliant to get a big crowd down to the University of York next Sunday.
#ycfc
March 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Message to every York City supporter.
The Ladies team have a massive game next weekend against Huddersfield Town, they could ensure survival with a win with three games to spare.
Would be brilliant to get a big crowd down to the University of York next Sunday.
#ycfc
The Ladies team have a massive game next weekend against Huddersfield Town, they could ensure survival with a win with three games to spare.
Would be brilliant to get a big crowd down to the University of York next Sunday.
#ycfc
Reposted by Brian Stokes
Do you remember the main two parties copying Libdems on importance of mental health provisions, that seemingly becoming a baseline of messaging for all parties other than the hard right.
I mean, I knew Labour didn’t genuinely care but it’s the smugness delivered alongside these insults.
I mean, I knew Labour didn’t genuinely care but it’s the smugness delivered alongside these insults.
Wes Streeting: there is overdiagnosis of mental health conditions
Wes Streeting: there is overdiagnosis of mental health conditions
Health secretary says too many people are being ‘written off’ and that is driving ministers’ changes to welfare
The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said he believes there is an “overdiagnosis” of some mental health conditions as well as “too many…
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Do you remember the main two parties copying Libdems on importance of mental health provisions, that seemingly becoming a baseline of messaging for all parties other than the hard right.
I mean, I knew Labour didn’t genuinely care but it’s the smugness delivered alongside these insults.
I mean, I knew Labour didn’t genuinely care but it’s the smugness delivered alongside these insults.
Saturday Coastliner adventures to Whitby Town vs Basford United.
March 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Saturday Coastliner adventures to Whitby Town vs Basford United.
Brilliant moment, the Chair of Fare Piara Powar getting the whole audience to say "Fuck you Donald Trump".
#FvH2025 @fvhscot.bsky.social @fvhscot.bsky.social
#FvH2025 @fvhscot.bsky.social @fvhscot.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Brilliant moment, the Chair of Fare Piara Powar getting the whole audience to say "Fuck you Donald Trump".
#FvH2025 @fvhscot.bsky.social @fvhscot.bsky.social
#FvH2025 @fvhscot.bsky.social @fvhscot.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM