@chazzstock.bsky.social
Coder, musician and (maybe - one day), author. But that doesn't mean I want to see pointless/boring posts about archaic computers; favourite books; or opinions about who was the greatest guitarist of all time. So stop it!
Absolutely nails it.
"In place of real politics, it has office politics."
Really good piece by Aditya Chakrabortty
(Includes link to Democracy for Sale's piece about Alan Milburn's massive private earnings and a name check for my @lrb.co.uk scribbling on Labour and the lobbyists.)
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Really good piece by Aditya Chakrabortty
(Includes link to Democracy for Sale's piece about Alan Milburn's massive private earnings and a name check for my @lrb.co.uk scribbling on Labour and the lobbyists.)
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Behold the incredible shrinking Starmer: the PM who promises more while giving less | Aditya Chakrabortty
It is not just this doomed government but the Labour party itself that is disappearing before our very eyes, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Absolutely nails it.
If you have any concerns about democracy failing in the UK, join the growing band, following @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
Blooming heck I’m 4th on the ‘most users added’ on here list- for the world!?!
Ahead of @weratedogs.com but behind the inimitable @pickardje.bsky.social
Ahead of @weratedogs.com but behind the inimitable @pickardje.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 9:40 AM
If you have any concerns about democracy failing in the UK, join the growing band, following @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
Another great article from The Guardian.
I suspect we will only know, for sure, if Starmer can survive after the Gorton and Denton by-election & the May local elections.
I suspect we will only know, for sure, if Starmer can survive after the Gorton and Denton by-election & the May local elections.
Keir Starmer is the bandage Labour can’t rip off for fear of opening old wounds | Rafael Behr
Keir Starmer is the bandage Labour can’t rip off for fear of opening old wounds | Rafael Behr
The party’s MPs know their leader is failing but they are paralysed by fear of a contest with no obvious successor, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Another great article from The Guardian.
I suspect we will only know, for sure, if Starmer can survive after the Gorton and Denton by-election & the May local elections.
I suspect we will only know, for sure, if Starmer can survive after the Gorton and Denton by-election & the May local elections.
Brilliant article.
If you want to understand why for the last 5 decades, Labour has done nothing that would differentiate themselves from the Tories, read this. Labour are just as much in the pocket of the ultra-rich.
#VoteGreen
If you want to understand why for the last 5 decades, Labour has done nothing that would differentiate themselves from the Tories, read this. Labour are just as much in the pocket of the ultra-rich.
#VoteGreen
It's disturbing to see how Gordon Brown has whitewashed his reasons for reappointing Mandelson, and his own role in eroding democracy. Mandelson's official business was similar to his unauthorised scheming with Epstein. Don't let them rewrite history.
My column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories | George Monbiot
Yes, he betrayed the national interest in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein – but also in his sanctioned role as enabler of corporate power, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Brilliant article.
If you want to understand why for the last 5 decades, Labour has done nothing that would differentiate themselves from the Tories, read this. Labour are just as much in the pocket of the ultra-rich.
#VoteGreen
If you want to understand why for the last 5 decades, Labour has done nothing that would differentiate themselves from the Tories, read this. Labour are just as much in the pocket of the ultra-rich.
#VoteGreen
Want to know why Palantir is a threat to UK sovereignty? Read this article.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Peter Thiel's New Model Army
The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster
open.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Want to know why Palantir is a threat to UK sovereignty? Read this article.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
This is the sort of person we should be electing.
Meet Hannah Spencer - Green MP candidate for Gorton and Denton, and the only vote to stop Reform.
February 10, 2026 at 6:18 PM
This is the sort of person we should be electing.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social some tips for your next video? Maybe not! But, as ever, Jonathan Pie nails it. And it's very funny... I think!
OK... as a serial ranter, I have a huge soft spot for Jonathan Pie, so it could be that.
OK... as a serial ranter, I have a huge soft spot for Jonathan Pie, so it could be that.
Keir today! Gone tomorrow?
Tickets to see my new live show at JonathanPie.com
youtu.be/XD0kXDKtW7o?...
Tickets to see my new live show at JonathanPie.com
youtu.be/XD0kXDKtW7o?...
Keir Today! Gone Tomorrow?
YouTube video by Jonathan Pie
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social some tips for your next video? Maybe not! But, as ever, Jonathan Pie nails it. And it's very funny... I think!
OK... as a serial ranter, I have a huge soft spot for Jonathan Pie, so it could be that.
OK... as a serial ranter, I have a huge soft spot for Jonathan Pie, so it could be that.
Peter Theil, head of Palantir, does not believe in democracy. He believes in Plutocracy. Yeah, him and his billionaire friends get to govern.
Putting our data in his hands is a threat to our national security. How the UK Government can get into bed with this dangerous individual is unfathomable.
Putting our data in his hands is a threat to our national security. How the UK Government can get into bed with this dangerous individual is unfathomable.
A £240m defence contract without tender.
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Zack Polanski pressures Wes Streeting over Palantir after Mandelson texts released
ZACK Polanski has piled fresh pressure on Wes Streeting over Palantir’s NHS contracts after the Health Secretary’s newly-released text messages…
www.thenational.scot
February 10, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Peter Theil, head of Palantir, does not believe in democracy. He believes in Plutocracy. Yeah, him and his billionaire friends get to govern.
Putting our data in his hands is a threat to our national security. How the UK Government can get into bed with this dangerous individual is unfathomable.
Putting our data in his hands is a threat to our national security. How the UK Government can get into bed with this dangerous individual is unfathomable.
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Big polluters, climate deniers, and oil and gas interests have donated millions to Reform.
Why? Because they trust them.
But we don't. The Green Party is taking on Reform and their corporate backers - because we know whose interests they serve.
Are you with us?
Why? Because they trust them.
But we don't. The Green Party is taking on Reform and their corporate backers - because we know whose interests they serve.
Are you with us?
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Big polluters, climate deniers, and oil and gas interests have donated millions to Reform.
Why? Because they trust them.
But we don't. The Green Party is taking on Reform and their corporate backers - because we know whose interests they serve.
Are you with us?
Why? Because they trust them.
But we don't. The Green Party is taking on Reform and their corporate backers - because we know whose interests they serve.
Are you with us?
This a must read. And there's almost certainly more to come.
🔴 BREAKING: Labour Together paid controversial PR firm £30k to investigate journalists who were digging into how its undeclared funding
Reporters from Sunday Times, Guardian and other outlets targetted
*And* Morgan McSweeney knew about it
Full story:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
Reporters from Sunday Times, Guardian and other outlets targetted
*And* Morgan McSweeney knew about it
Full story:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
BREAKING: McSweeney’s think tank paid PR firm to investigate journalists
Labour Together put private investigators onto journalists writing about its funding. Starmer's right-hand man knew.
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:31 AM
This a must read. And there's almost certainly more to come.
Wondering how bad Melania is? Mark Kermode absolutely shreds it. And his observations about the "interesting music choices" are hilarious and depressing at the same time.
Watch the review here:
youtu.be/DTyUni8dbkE?...
Watch the review here:
youtu.be/DTyUni8dbkE?...
Mark Kermode reviews Melania
YouTube video by Kermode and Mayo's Take
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Wondering how bad Melania is? Mark Kermode absolutely shreds it. And his observations about the "interesting music choices" are hilarious and depressing at the same time.
Watch the review here:
youtu.be/DTyUni8dbkE?...
Watch the review here:
youtu.be/DTyUni8dbkE?...
Saw it live. Great interview.
There was an agreement that the year would start with all political leaders being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg.
The Green Party were on Sunday.
Watch back 👇🏼
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmD...
The Green Party were on Sunday.
Watch back 👇🏼
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmD...
Green Party is the party "of the 99%", says leader Zack Polanski | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
YouTube video by BBC Politics
m.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Saw it live. Great interview.
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The 50 wealthiest families in the UK own more than 34 million people combined.
That level of inequality is totally unsustainable.
A wealth tax isn’t radical - it’s inevitable. And the Green Party will keep making the case.
That level of inequality is totally unsustainable.
A wealth tax isn’t radical - it’s inevitable. And the Green Party will keep making the case.
February 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The 50 wealthiest families in the UK own more than 34 million people combined.
That level of inequality is totally unsustainable.
A wealth tax isn’t radical - it’s inevitable. And the Green Party will keep making the case.
That level of inequality is totally unsustainable.
A wealth tax isn’t radical - it’s inevitable. And the Green Party will keep making the case.
Peter Theil is a plutocrat, and does not believe in democracy. Why would we do a deal with his company? It's a disgrace.
Mandelson’s malign influence runs right through the heart of this Government.
Not least in the govt’s NHS data deal with Palantir – a spy-tech firm co-founded by a man who thinks the NHS should be ‘ripped up.’
I've written to Wes Streeting urging him to ditch this dangerous deal.
Not least in the govt’s NHS data deal with Palantir – a spy-tech firm co-founded by a man who thinks the NHS should be ‘ripped up.’
I've written to Wes Streeting urging him to ditch this dangerous deal.
February 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Peter Theil is a plutocrat, and does not believe in democracy. Why would we do a deal with his company? It's a disgrace.
Come on the Greens.
We promised to throw the kitchen sink at this election.
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
January 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Come on the Greens.
The Trump regime is actively manufacturing grounds to invoke the Insurrection Act, with propaganda.
The blatant lies, following the murder of innocent US citizens, are not about a cover up. They are saying: "we can lie to your face, and you can do nothing". Urging you to retaliate.
The blatant lies, following the murder of innocent US citizens, are not about a cover up. They are saying: "we can lie to your face, and you can do nothing". Urging you to retaliate.
January 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The Trump regime is actively manufacturing grounds to invoke the Insurrection Act, with propaganda.
The blatant lies, following the murder of innocent US citizens, are not about a cover up. They are saying: "we can lie to your face, and you can do nothing". Urging you to retaliate.
The blatant lies, following the murder of innocent US citizens, are not about a cover up. They are saying: "we can lie to your face, and you can do nothing". Urging you to retaliate.
Scotland straight through to World Cup Knockout stage?
Trump has done the Scots a massive favour by banning the 3 other countries in their group:
- Brazil
- Morocco
- Haiti
So it's gonna be: a piece of piss, Jimmeh! 🏴 🥃 👍 😀
#WorldCup2026
#ChooseLife
Trump has done the Scots a massive favour by banning the 3 other countries in their group:
- Brazil
- Morocco
- Haiti
So it's gonna be: a piece of piss, Jimmeh! 🏴 🥃 👍 😀
#WorldCup2026
#ChooseLife
January 24, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Scotland straight through to World Cup Knockout stage?
Trump has done the Scots a massive favour by banning the 3 other countries in their group:
- Brazil
- Morocco
- Haiti
So it's gonna be: a piece of piss, Jimmeh! 🏴 🥃 👍 😀
#WorldCup2026
#ChooseLife
Trump has done the Scots a massive favour by banning the 3 other countries in their group:
- Brazil
- Morocco
- Haiti
So it's gonna be: a piece of piss, Jimmeh! 🏴 🥃 👍 😀
#WorldCup2026
#ChooseLife
I'm not a Keir Starmer fan, but credit where it's due. His condemnation of draft-dodger Trump's remarks about the allies contribution in Afghanistan were bang on.
"Insulting and frankly appalling".
"Insulting and frankly appalling".
January 23, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I'm not a Keir Starmer fan, but credit where it's due. His condemnation of draft-dodger Trump's remarks about the allies contribution in Afghanistan were bang on.
"Insulting and frankly appalling".
"Insulting and frankly appalling".
Nails it.
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 23, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Nails it.
Long shot here! Trump didn't place his hand on the bible, so he was never sworn in.
So, he's not the president.
Just send the men in white coats to the White House, to take him off to where he belongs.
So, he's not the president.
Just send the men in white coats to the White House, to take him off to where he belongs.
January 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Long shot here! Trump didn't place his hand on the bible, so he was never sworn in.
So, he's not the president.
Just send the men in white coats to the White House, to take him off to where he belongs.
So, he's not the president.
Just send the men in white coats to the White House, to take him off to where he belongs.
I know, I know. Posting a clip that's ten hours old, is already way out of date with the current insanity coming from the WH. But Seth Meyers nails it - and it's very funny. Go watch. You need something to cheer you up right now.
youtu.be/r5EL_cmM7YY?...
youtu.be/r5EL_cmM7YY?...
Trump's Bonkers Message to Norway Over Greenland; Nobel Committee's Response to Trump: A Closer Look
YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 12:52 PM
I know, I know. Posting a clip that's ten hours old, is already way out of date with the current insanity coming from the WH. But Seth Meyers nails it - and it's very funny. Go watch. You need something to cheer you up right now.
youtu.be/r5EL_cmM7YY?...
youtu.be/r5EL_cmM7YY?...
Dear America,
Brit here. Seeing as how you've totally fucked it up, we'd like our country back, please.
And, BTW, Greenland has a flag. Do you not understand the basic rules of "acquiring" countries?
youtu.be/_9W1zTEuKLY?...
Brit here. Seeing as how you've totally fucked it up, we'd like our country back, please.
And, BTW, Greenland has a flag. Do you not understand the basic rules of "acquiring" countries?
youtu.be/_9W1zTEuKLY?...
Eddie Izzard "Do You Have a Flag?" Sketch From "Dress to Kill"
YouTube video by Eddie Izzard
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Dear America,
Brit here. Seeing as how you've totally fucked it up, we'd like our country back, please.
And, BTW, Greenland has a flag. Do you not understand the basic rules of "acquiring" countries?
youtu.be/_9W1zTEuKLY?...
Brit here. Seeing as how you've totally fucked it up, we'd like our country back, please.
And, BTW, Greenland has a flag. Do you not understand the basic rules of "acquiring" countries?
youtu.be/_9W1zTEuKLY?...
I thought had the plot for my second novel nailed, but by chapter 10 I seem to have headed off into the long grass. I've turned into a pantser!
Should I now be called a Plot Pant? ™️
Should I now be called a Plot Pant? ™️
January 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
I thought had the plot for my second novel nailed, but by chapter 10 I seem to have headed off into the long grass. I've turned into a pantser!
Should I now be called a Plot Pant? ™️
Should I now be called a Plot Pant? ™️
Message to the UK Government. UK public bodies, should not be on X.
Here's my last email to my MP. Do the same. Keep up the pressure.
open.substack.com/pub/stevehad...
Here's my last email to my MP. Do the same. Keep up the pressure.
open.substack.com/pub/stevehad...
To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte
To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte
It was hard for me to quit Elon Musk’s poisoned platform, but I urge others to do the same, especially in light of Grok’s imagery of women and children, says journalist Marie Le Conte
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Message to the UK Government. UK public bodies, should not be on X.
Here's my last email to my MP. Do the same. Keep up the pressure.
open.substack.com/pub/stevehad...
Here's my last email to my MP. Do the same. Keep up the pressure.
open.substack.com/pub/stevehad...
Jonathan Pie nails it. Totally, fucking brilliant as ever.
Absolute must watch...
... especially you Tommy (Yaxley-Lennon) Robinson, you fucking piece of shit!
youtu.be/296-WjM90jg?...
Absolute must watch...
... especially you Tommy (Yaxley-Lennon) Robinson, you fucking piece of shit!
youtu.be/296-WjM90jg?...
Trump vs The World
YouTube video by Jonathan Pie
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Jonathan Pie nails it. Totally, fucking brilliant as ever.
Absolute must watch...
... especially you Tommy (Yaxley-Lennon) Robinson, you fucking piece of shit!
youtu.be/296-WjM90jg?...
Absolute must watch...
... especially you Tommy (Yaxley-Lennon) Robinson, you fucking piece of shit!
youtu.be/296-WjM90jg?...