David Jobbins
@davidj2024.bsky.social
Birder, journalist, democratic socialist, life member, NUJ, WeBS counter, Hanningfield Res, Essex. Resigned from Labour Party February 2025. Politically homeless.
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Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in S Lanarkshire.
Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu
New blog ⬇️
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Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...
Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in South Lanarkshire
Seven sacks of dead Pheasants have been dumped by the side of the road at two locations (3km apart) near Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire earlier this month (many thanks to the blog reader who sent in…
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January 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in S Lanarkshire.
Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...
Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...
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On Tuesday 20th Jan, Northants Hunt Saboteurs disturbed a dig out during a meet of the Cottesmore Hunt.
Hunting cannot regulate itself, in our recommendations for the amended Hunting Act we call on the government to bring an end to all current exemptions.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/witness-the-...
Hunting cannot regulate itself, in our recommendations for the amended Hunting Act we call on the government to bring an end to all current exemptions.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/witness-the-...
January 26, 2026 at 8:28 AM
On Tuesday 20th Jan, Northants Hunt Saboteurs disturbed a dig out during a meet of the Cottesmore Hunt.
Hunting cannot regulate itself, in our recommendations for the amended Hunting Act we call on the government to bring an end to all current exemptions.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/witness-the-...
Hunting cannot regulate itself, in our recommendations for the amended Hunting Act we call on the government to bring an end to all current exemptions.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/witness-the-...
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Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
January 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
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Nigel Farage attended Davos on a pass sponsored by the family office of Iranian billionaire Sasan Ghandehari, which told the World Economic Forum that the Reform UK leader had advised the company since 2018. ft.trib.al/V138xDu
January 23, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Nigel Farage attended Davos on a pass sponsored by the family office of Iranian billionaire Sasan Ghandehari, which told the World Economic Forum that the Reform UK leader had advised the company since 2018. ft.trib.al/V138xDu
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~ Reform mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham co-owns 'unsafe squat hotel plagued by bed bugs' - Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ~
https://leftfootforward.org/2026/01/reform-mayoral-candidate-laila-cunningham-co-owns-unsafe-squat-hotel-plagued-by-bed-bugs/
https://leftfootforward.org/2026/01/reform-mayoral-candidate-laila-cunningham-co-owns-unsafe-squat-hotel-plagued-by-bed-bugs/
Reform mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham co-owns 'unsafe squat hotel plagued by bed bugs' - Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
Cunningham has promised an "all out war" on crime in London, yet there have been complaints of theft and safety issues at the hotel she co-owns
leftfootforward.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:05 PM
~ Reform mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham co-owns 'unsafe squat hotel plagued by bed bugs' - Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ~
https://leftfootforward.org/2026/01/reform-mayoral-candidate-laila-cunningham-co-owns-unsafe-squat-hotel-plagued-by-bed-bugs/
https://leftfootforward.org/2026/01/reform-mayoral-candidate-laila-cunningham-co-owns-unsafe-squat-hotel-plagued-by-bed-bugs/
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The Warwickshire Hunt trespassed through peoples gardens on Saturday whilst sabs had to stop the hounds from hunting a fox on The Most (dis)Honourable Spencer Douglas David, Marquess of Northampton's land
Read More Here
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Read More Here
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January 20, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The Warwickshire Hunt trespassed through peoples gardens on Saturday whilst sabs had to stop the hounds from hunting a fox on The Most (dis)Honourable Spencer Douglas David, Marquess of Northampton's land
Read More Here
www.facebook.com/WestMidsHunt...
Read More Here
www.facebook.com/WestMidsHunt...
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Hen Harrier killing continues on England’s #grouse moors in 2025. A parliamentary debate back in June did not generate a step change.
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Photo: Dynamo/Ivan Ellison
@rspbinvestigations.bsky.social @northyorkmoors.org.uk @forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
#Defra
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Photo: Dynamo/Ivan Ellison
@rspbinvestigations.bsky.social @northyorkmoors.org.uk @forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
#Defra
January 20, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Hen Harrier killing continues on England’s #grouse moors in 2025. A parliamentary debate back in June did not generate a step change.
Blog: markavery.info/2026/01/20/r...
Photo: Dynamo/Ivan Ellison
@rspbinvestigations.bsky.social @northyorkmoors.org.uk @forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
#Defra
Blog: markavery.info/2026/01/20/r...
Photo: Dynamo/Ivan Ellison
@rspbinvestigations.bsky.social @northyorkmoors.org.uk @forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
#Defra
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It's that magical time of year when private jets descend on a Swiss mountain village to discuss climate change and poverty! Anyway, here's my annual reminder. I'll stop posting this when they stop avoiding the real issue: their own massive tax avoidance 💰
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
It's that magical time of year when private jets descend on a Swiss mountain village to discuss climate change and poverty! Anyway, here's my annual reminder. I'll stop posting this when they stop avoiding the real issue: their own massive tax avoidance 💰
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Fun (and true) fact: Greenland exited the EC following their 2nd Referendum on the subject of membership of the European Communities.
And the result of that 2nd Referendum was 52% Leave, 48% Remain.
We’re all living in someone else’s computer simulation.
And the result of that 2nd Referendum was 52% Leave, 48% Remain.
We’re all living in someone else’s computer simulation.
January 19, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Fun (and true) fact: Greenland exited the EC following their 2nd Referendum on the subject of membership of the European Communities.
And the result of that 2nd Referendum was 52% Leave, 48% Remain.
We’re all living in someone else’s computer simulation.
And the result of that 2nd Referendum was 52% Leave, 48% Remain.
We’re all living in someone else’s computer simulation.
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It’s worth saying No10 has also cancelled lobby briefing today - so a limited number of journalists will get a question at the press conference. But by cancelling lobby there is no briefing with officials where any member of the media can ask qs for as long as necessary. Deeply unsatisfactory.
It's not the biggest issue today, but this statement should be given in Parliament.
This isn't fuddy-duddyism. It allows MPs to ask questions, puts other parties on the record, and, most importantly, doesn't allow a PM to pick the audience: a power that Starmer does not abuse, but future PMs will.
This isn't fuddy-duddyism. It allows MPs to ask questions, puts other parties on the record, and, most importantly, doesn't allow a PM to pick the audience: a power that Starmer does not abuse, but future PMs will.
January 19, 2026 at 9:13 AM
It’s worth saying No10 has also cancelled lobby briefing today - so a limited number of journalists will get a question at the press conference. But by cancelling lobby there is no briefing with officials where any member of the media can ask qs for as long as necessary. Deeply unsatisfactory.
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Ah yes, The Romford MP Andrew Rosindell, who carried on campaigning during the EU Referendum despite an agreed suspension following the murder of MP Jo Cox.
That Andrew Rosindell...
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/2153197...
That Andrew Rosindell...
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/2153197...
Romford MP defends campaigning in town centre despite agreed suspension following the murder of MP Jo Cox
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has defended campaigning to leave the European Union (EU) on Saturday following the death of MP Jo Cox.
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Ah yes, The Romford MP Andrew Rosindell, who carried on campaigning during the EU Referendum despite an agreed suspension following the murder of MP Jo Cox.
That Andrew Rosindell...
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/2153197...
That Andrew Rosindell...
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/2153197...
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📕📚 Poet, former Children’s Laureate and all-round legend @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social is supporting Together. Join us on Saturday, 28 March.
Sign up: togetheralliance.org.uk
#together
Sign up: togetheralliance.org.uk
#together
January 16, 2026 at 10:03 AM
📕📚 Poet, former Children’s Laureate and all-round legend @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social is supporting Together. Join us on Saturday, 28 March.
Sign up: togetheralliance.org.uk
#together
Sign up: togetheralliance.org.uk
#together
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January 19th: UK FIRST RECORDS: 🥇
NAUMANN'S THRUSH
Turdus naumanni
A male at Woodford Green, London was present from January 19th until March 9th 1990.
Collage:
© Top two, David Cotteridge, bottom, Jack Levene - many thanks. 👍🏻
#UKrares
#rarebirdsUK
#UKbirding
NAUMANN'S THRUSH
Turdus naumanni
A male at Woodford Green, London was present from January 19th until March 9th 1990.
Collage:
© Top two, David Cotteridge, bottom, Jack Levene - many thanks. 👍🏻
#UKrares
#rarebirdsUK
#UKbirding
January 19, 2026 at 6:04 AM
January 19th: UK FIRST RECORDS: 🥇
NAUMANN'S THRUSH
Turdus naumanni
A male at Woodford Green, London was present from January 19th until March 9th 1990.
Collage:
© Top two, David Cotteridge, bottom, Jack Levene - many thanks. 👍🏻
#UKrares
#rarebirdsUK
#UKbirding
NAUMANN'S THRUSH
Turdus naumanni
A male at Woodford Green, London was present from January 19th until March 9th 1990.
Collage:
© Top two, David Cotteridge, bottom, Jack Levene - many thanks. 👍🏻
#UKrares
#rarebirdsUK
#UKbirding
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Why do we not already have this ban?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/con...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/con...
Conservatives filibuster in the House of Lords to protect trophy hunting
Bill passed in the Commons to tackle trophy hunting is effectively struck down by a handful of Conservative Lords
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Why do we not already have this ban?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/con...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/con...
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Good luck and stay safe to all sabs heading out to do their best to save lives today.
Come home safe.
If you’d like to support us to support local groups please consider becoming a member of the Hunt Saboteurs Association.
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Come home safe.
If you’d like to support us to support local groups please consider becoming a member of the Hunt Saboteurs Association.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/product/join...
January 17, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Good luck and stay safe to all sabs heading out to do their best to save lives today.
Come home safe.
If you’d like to support us to support local groups please consider becoming a member of the Hunt Saboteurs Association.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/product/join...
Come home safe.
If you’d like to support us to support local groups please consider becoming a member of the Hunt Saboteurs Association.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/product/join...
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In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life | East Anglia Bylines
Pecksniff: Don’t mention the war! Media hush over both Russia and US
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 6:29 AM
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life | East Anglia Bylines
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🔴 Nigel Farage Paid by Trump Crypto Adviser Who Worked With Russia Operative Paul Manafort
The Reform UK leader received payment from David Bailey, who collaborated with the convicted fraudster behind the Trump-Russia
🔗 https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/nigel-farage-paid-by-trump-crypto-advise…
The Reform UK leader received payment from David Bailey, who collaborated with the convicted fraudster behind the Trump-Russia
🔗 https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/nigel-farage-paid-by-trump-crypto-advise…
Nigel Farage Paid by Trump Crypto Adviser Who Worked With Russia Operative Paul Manafort
The Reform UK leader received payment from David Bailey, who collaborated with the convicted fraudster behind the Trump-Russia influence scandal
bylinetimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:52 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage Paid by Trump Crypto Adviser Who Worked With Russia Operative Paul Manafort
The Reform UK leader received payment from David Bailey, who collaborated with the convicted fraudster behind the Trump-Russia
🔗 https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/nigel-farage-paid-by-trump-crypto-advise…
The Reform UK leader received payment from David Bailey, who collaborated with the convicted fraudster behind the Trump-Russia
🔗 https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/nigel-farage-paid-by-trump-crypto-advise…
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The ability to create sexual images still exists in locations where it's legal. Surely all you'd need is a VPN and the knowledge of a country where it's not blocked to continue? And this just says to generate images - can images still show up in feeds and replies? Not good enough X, try again.
January 15, 2026 at 7:18 AM
The ability to create sexual images still exists in locations where it's legal. Surely all you'd need is a VPN and the knowledge of a country where it's not blocked to continue? And this just says to generate images - can images still show up in feeds and replies? Not good enough X, try again.
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𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡!
Becoming a member of the HSA helps us continue to oppose bloodsports. For annual membership of just £20, you will receive our magazine "HOWL" 3 times a year, and it is packed with articles and news from your local groups.
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Becoming a member of the HSA helps us continue to oppose bloodsports. For annual membership of just £20, you will receive our magazine "HOWL" 3 times a year, and it is packed with articles and news from your local groups.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/product/join...
January 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM
𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡!
Becoming a member of the HSA helps us continue to oppose bloodsports. For annual membership of just £20, you will receive our magazine "HOWL" 3 times a year, and it is packed with articles and news from your local groups.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/product/join...
Becoming a member of the HSA helps us continue to oppose bloodsports. For annual membership of just £20, you will receive our magazine "HOWL" 3 times a year, and it is packed with articles and news from your local groups.
www.huntsabs.org.uk/product/join...
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This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable
Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, in a Wakefield prison at the weekend and says ‘her body is shutting down’
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A prisoner linked to Palestine Action who is on day 71 of a hunger strike has told a friend: “I’m dying.”
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, at HMP New Hall, in Wakefield, on Saturday for the first time since the protest began and said she was taken aback by her friend’s appearance. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable
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Salmon farming is so toxic it’s moving far offshore, away Norway - for all the reasons we and others highlight in our opposition - to this toxic, abusive industry. Begging the question, if it’s too toxic for Norwegian fjords - why is it not for Scottish Lochs…..?
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January 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Salmon farming is so toxic it’s moving far offshore, away Norway - for all the reasons we and others highlight in our opposition - to this toxic, abusive industry. Begging the question, if it’s too toxic for Norwegian fjords - why is it not for Scottish Lochs…..?
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Absolutely heartbroken. I love(d) the Wye.
⚠️The River Wye, one of the UK’s most iconic and protected rivers, is on the brink of ecological collapse.
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Absolutely heartbroken. I love(d) the Wye.
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⚠️The River Wye, one of the UK’s most iconic and protected rivers, is on the brink of ecological collapse.
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
⚠️The River Wye, one of the UK’s most iconic and protected rivers, is on the brink of ecological collapse.
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
We need action NOW. The Govt must ensure the upcoming White Paper tackles agri-pollution at its source and delivers real protection for the Wye, before it's too late.
@savethewye.bsky.social
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The UKIP logo focus group...
@electoralcommission.org.uk
@electoralcommission.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The UKIP logo focus group...
@electoralcommission.org.uk
@electoralcommission.org.uk