David Rigby
@davidrigby5.bsky.social
International man of mystery.
Also likes rugby league (St Helens) and beer.
Also likes rugby league (St Helens) and beer.
Interesting chart here on MP constituencies most affected by so-called "mansion tax".
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘I don’t live in a mansion. It’s a 1930s house’: Richmond residents react to council tax rise
Rachel Reeves’s new council tax surcharge on homes worth £2m or more earns mixed reception in well-heeled London borough
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Interesting chart here on MP constituencies most affected by so-called "mansion tax".
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
There'll be a simple explanation for this. Unfortunate that we aren't allowed to know...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
Concerns have been raised after the judge who was expected to hear a legal challenge to the ban on Palestine Action was removed from the case at the last minute without explanation.
Mr Justice Chamberlain had granted permission for the judicial review and said that he would preside over the trial but it has emerged that a panel of three different judges will instead hear the case, which is due to start on Wednesday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
There'll be a simple explanation for this. Unfortunate that we aren't allowed to know...
As #r4today decides Cameron on prostate cancer makes it newsworthy, can I recommend this from Jon Holmes: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
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Listen to the latest episodes of Jon Holmes Says the C-Word on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM
As #r4today decides Cameron on prostate cancer makes it newsworthy, can I recommend this from Jon Holmes: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Encountered several courteous drivers on my lunchtime run around Uppermill and Greenfield. 👏
But retractable (aka extendable) dog leads are the work of Satan.
But retractable (aka extendable) dog leads are the work of Satan.
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Encountered several courteous drivers on my lunchtime run around Uppermill and Greenfield. 👏
But retractable (aka extendable) dog leads are the work of Satan.
But retractable (aka extendable) dog leads are the work of Satan.
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Sign of the times that when waking up to the headline ‘England Collapses Overnight’ I had to check it was definitely about the cricket. 🏏 #MAshes
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Sign of the times that when waking up to the headline ‘England Collapses Overnight’ I had to check it was definitely about the cricket. 🏏 #MAshes
Yet more gotcha questions from Emma. 🤦♂️ #r4today
I like the way the BBC invite Andy Burnham on by pretending they're interested in what's happening in Manchester, when really they just want him to slag off the govt and say he's running for leader
Burnham not playing ball though, to his credit
#bbcbreakfast
#r4today
Burnham not playing ball though, to his credit
#bbcbreakfast
#r4today
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Yet more gotcha questions from Emma. 🤦♂️ #r4today
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Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
"It seems that Richard Tice is being groomed to be chancellor. Principally because he is in possession of a small fortune. Mainly because he started with a large one."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘I thought the grownups were back in charge!’: John Crace on how Labour shattered his expectations
After 14 years of Tory rule, the Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer thought he had seen it all. Westminster would surely tick along nicely once Keir Starmer’s party took over. How wrong he was ...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:46 AM
"It seems that Richard Tice is being groomed to be chancellor. Principally because he is in possession of a small fortune. Mainly because he started with a large one."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"...millions of people in the UK will never have to worry about having more in savings than is protected by the FSCS limit. In 2024, about 10% of UK adults had no cash savings whatsoever..."
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
UK bank and building society customer protection limit to rise to £120,000
Increase of more than 40% from current figure of £85,000 will give more cover if financial firm goes bust
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
"...millions of people in the UK will never have to worry about having more in savings than is protected by the FSCS limit. In 2024, about 10% of UK adults had no cash savings whatsoever..."
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
If Mahmood really wants to solve the immigration pull factor, may I suggest we all learn to speak French. 🤷
November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
If Mahmood really wants to solve the immigration pull factor, may I suggest we all learn to speak French. 🤷
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The Wellington Vaults (Marble Arch), Rochdale Road, Manchester, 1962, painting by Steven Scholes (b.1952). #NorthernArt
November 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The Wellington Vaults (Marble Arch), Rochdale Road, Manchester, 1962, painting by Steven Scholes (b.1952). #NorthernArt
Still wet and a bit wild in Saddleworth - so recommend getting along to Dobcross band club.
November 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Still wet and a bit wild in Saddleworth - so recommend getting along to Dobcross band club.
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The rate the embarrassing revelations about Trump are coming out it’s a matter of time before it turns out he’s got an Untappd account
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The rate the embarrassing revelations about Trump are coming out it’s a matter of time before it turns out he’s got an Untappd account
Tickets secured for Joe Jackson next October. 🤴
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Tickets secured for Joe Jackson next October. 🤴
The only election where I spoilt my ballot paper.
Be gone.
Be gone.
Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce
Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce
System introduced in 2012 across England and Wales has faced criticism from police chiefs
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UK politics live – latest updates
The controversial system of police and crime commissioners is to be abolished by the government, the Guardian has learned.
Under the system, introduced under the Conservatives, all 43 police forces covering local areas across England and Wales had to answer to an elected official. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The only election where I spoilt my ballot paper.
Be gone.
Be gone.
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Number crunching: Increase in accidental prisoner releases
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Number crunching: Increase in accidental prisoner releases
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
Sir Michael Palin on #Newsnight speaking beautifully about his late wife. 😥
Hospices need proper funding.
Hospices need proper funding.
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Sir Michael Palin on #Newsnight speaking beautifully about his late wife. 😥
Hospices need proper funding.
Hospices need proper funding.
Biter bit. 🧵
Three years ago, after the Martin Bashir scandal, BBC boss Tim Davie tried to prevent future crises by appointing two “external editorial experts” to scrutinise BBC journalism. Oddly, both came from PR rather than journalism.
🧵1/3
🧵1/3
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Biter bit. 🧵
"Thank you for your attention to this matter". 😂
NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Thank you for your attention to this matter". 😂
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BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
Elon, be the donkey guy!
What do you need to do to ‘earn’ a trillion dollars in this economy? | First Dog on the Moon
What do you need to do to ‘earn’ a trillion dollars in this economy? | First Dog on the Moon
Look at all those zeroes – look at them!
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Elon, be the donkey guy!
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Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.