Dave
@daveacoley.bsky.social
Brummie lineage of 150 years, Blues since 1900.
Ip Man WT lineage|runner|Paddy Doyle trained|Survivor.
NHS Acute Director Rtd| UoB MBA Alumni
European Movement Member -Rejoin.
Excuse typos, epiretinal membranes make my world more wonky than it actually is.
Ip Man WT lineage|runner|Paddy Doyle trained|Survivor.
NHS Acute Director Rtd| UoB MBA Alumni
European Movement Member -Rejoin.
Excuse typos, epiretinal membranes make my world more wonky than it actually is.
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Dave
@daveacoley.bsky.social
· Oct 10
" If you're in trouble, or hurt or need - go to the poor people. They're the only ones that'll help - the only ones.”
― John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath
― John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath
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Headline from a serious and long working paper on the economic impact of Brexit. Possible that this has been feeding into OBR and HMT discussions?
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Headline from a serious and long working paper on the economic impact of Brexit. Possible that this has been feeding into OBR and HMT discussions?
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Andrew Lownie wrote an explosive book about Prince Andrew
Then came the backlash.
Legal threats. Journalists were told they’d lose Palace access if they spoke to him
Anonymous social media accounts accused Lownie of visiting sex workers.
This is how ‘the Firm’ works youtu.be/OJHaVsDVv-c?...
Then came the backlash.
Legal threats. Journalists were told they’d lose Palace access if they spoke to him
Anonymous social media accounts accused Lownie of visiting sex workers.
This is how ‘the Firm’ works youtu.be/OJHaVsDVv-c?...
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Andrew Lownie wrote an explosive book about Prince Andrew
Then came the backlash.
Legal threats. Journalists were told they’d lose Palace access if they spoke to him
Anonymous social media accounts accused Lownie of visiting sex workers.
This is how ‘the Firm’ works youtu.be/OJHaVsDVv-c?...
Then came the backlash.
Legal threats. Journalists were told they’d lose Palace access if they spoke to him
Anonymous social media accounts accused Lownie of visiting sex workers.
This is how ‘the Firm’ works youtu.be/OJHaVsDVv-c?...
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Love can conquer all.
Love can conquer all.
World’s longest-married couple reveals key to a lasting relationship: ‘We love each other’
World’s longest-married couple reveals key to a lasting relationship: ‘We love each other’
Eleanor Gittens, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, of Miami met at a basketball game in 1941 and have been married for 83 years
A Miami husband and wife who recently attained the title of world’s longest-married couple say they managed that feat just by loving one another.
“We love each other,” Eleanor Gittens, 107, said to LongeviQuest when the website specializing on people who are in their second century of life asked what was the secret to her 83 years of marriage to her husband, Lyle. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Love can conquer all.
Love can conquer all.
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Kent County Council is getting underway.
Slightly odd arrangements in place where usual press seats have been closed, leaving us in the public gallery, which has 14 seats. Far more than 14 people are here, leading to several journalists and others being left outside of the room.
But we’re in.
Slightly odd arrangements in place where usual press seats have been closed, leaving us in the public gallery, which has 14 seats. Far more than 14 people are here, leading to several journalists and others being left outside of the room.
But we’re in.
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Kent County Council is getting underway.
Slightly odd arrangements in place where usual press seats have been closed, leaving us in the public gallery, which has 14 seats. Far more than 14 people are here, leading to several journalists and others being left outside of the room.
But we’re in.
Slightly odd arrangements in place where usual press seats have been closed, leaving us in the public gallery, which has 14 seats. Far more than 14 people are here, leading to several journalists and others being left outside of the room.
But we’re in.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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In the most stunning moment of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's acceptance speech, he directly calls out Trump, saying "Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up."
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November 5, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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My sixth literary child is born today (and already a best seller on Amazon). Get your copy: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Notes-...
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
My sixth literary child is born today (and already a best seller on Amazon). Get your copy: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Notes-...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
A great thread from Seth.
A great thread from Seth.
The American Right is utterly lost. These are people who insist they're smarter than us but pretend to be unable to pronounce the words "Kamala," "Mamdani," or "Democratic Party" (as opposed to the incorrect "Democrat Party"). They invade and bankrupt US cities while giving $40 billion to Argentina.
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
A great thread from Seth.
A great thread from Seth.
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‘If you get called a racist when talking about immigration, do you know why that is..?’
@mrjamesob.bsky.social takes aim at people who complain they’re not ‘allowed’ to discuss one of the most popular talking points of the last decade.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social takes aim at people who complain they’re not ‘allowed’ to discuss one of the most popular talking points of the last decade.
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
‘If you get called a racist when talking about immigration, do you know why that is..?’
@mrjamesob.bsky.social takes aim at people who complain they’re not ‘allowed’ to discuss one of the most popular talking points of the last decade.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social takes aim at people who complain they’re not ‘allowed’ to discuss one of the most popular talking points of the last decade.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Hi Virgin Media.
I think someone has hacked your customer database judging by the calls I'm receiving.
Have you reported anything to the IC?
Hi Virgin Media.
I think someone has hacked your customer database judging by the calls I'm receiving.
Have you reported anything to the IC?
November 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Hi Virgin Media.
I think someone has hacked your customer database judging by the calls I'm receiving.
Have you reported anything to the IC?
Hi Virgin Media.
I think someone has hacked your customer database judging by the calls I'm receiving.
Have you reported anything to the IC?
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Another good day not to be on the racist site, where every tragedy is an opportunity
November 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Another good day not to be on the racist site, where every tragedy is an opportunity
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November 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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What a splendidly sycophantic story!
I’m sure, if they were so inclined, they could’ve written one less servile, which would not have reflected so well upon Their Majesties.
But if you want a clue as to why Britain is in such a mess, you could do worse than start to build your case here.
I’m sure, if they were so inclined, they could’ve written one less servile, which would not have reflected so well upon Their Majesties.
But if you want a clue as to why Britain is in such a mess, you could do worse than start to build your case here.
November 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
What a splendidly sycophantic story!
I’m sure, if they were so inclined, they could’ve written one less servile, which would not have reflected so well upon Their Majesties.
But if you want a clue as to why Britain is in such a mess, you could do worse than start to build your case here.
I’m sure, if they were so inclined, they could’ve written one less servile, which would not have reflected so well upon Their Majesties.
But if you want a clue as to why Britain is in such a mess, you could do worse than start to build your case here.
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Thorough piece on Farage’s close colleague and friend Nathan Gill and the Kremlin cash he took
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill
How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Thorough piece on Farage’s close colleague and friend Nathan Gill and the Kremlin cash he took
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
November 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Who Needs Halloween In This Timeline?
Who Needs Halloween In This Timeline?
10.31.25
www.allysammarco.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Who Needs Halloween In This Timeline?
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Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
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Net migration to the UK is falling rapidly. But how far will it fall? A new, detailed estimate by @jamesbowes01.bsky.social projects net migration in 2026 will be 70K to 170K.
This will have significant consequences, both economic and political.
ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
This will have significant consequences, both economic and political.
ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Net migration to the UK is falling rapidly. But how far will it fall? A new, detailed estimate by @jamesbowes01.bsky.social projects net migration in 2026 will be 70K to 170K.
This will have significant consequences, both economic and political.
ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
This will have significant consequences, both economic and political.
ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...
Saw Cyrano De Bergerac at the RSC last night.
First time I have cried in a theatre. The masterful performances, particularly by Adrian Lester were works of art.
#rsc
#adrianlester
#cyranodebergerac
First time I have cried in a theatre. The masterful performances, particularly by Adrian Lester were works of art.
#rsc
#adrianlester
#cyranodebergerac
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October 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Saw Cyrano De Bergerac at the RSC last night.
First time I have cried in a theatre. The masterful performances, particularly by Adrian Lester were works of art.
#rsc
#adrianlester
#cyranodebergerac
First time I have cried in a theatre. The masterful performances, particularly by Adrian Lester were works of art.
#rsc
#adrianlester
#cyranodebergerac
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On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
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- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
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- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
October 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope