Stewart Davison (He/Him)
@doove71.bsky.social
General pop culture nerd and gaming geek. Passionate advocate for mental health, trustee of https://platfform.org/ 25 years + in social housing, NED Elim Housing. Tech advisor and founder of Elehanconsulting.co.uk. Veteran. All opinions my own.
Agree, agree, agree.
The first Thatcher govt had a majority of just 43.
Thatcher, like Starmer, was not a natural orator, but she recognised that the battle of ideas mattered.
She saw it as part of her job to go out & win the argument: to shape public opinion, not just react to it.
That's almost wholly missing today.
Thatcher, like Starmer, was not a natural orator, but she recognised that the battle of ideas mattered.
She saw it as part of her job to go out & win the argument: to shape public opinion, not just react to it.
That's almost wholly missing today.
Has a government with a large majority ever *tried* less to impose itself and change the terms of debate?
November 17, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Agree, agree, agree.
I would love to get on the Green hype train, as its super positive and engaging.With Zack Polanski defo having his moment,but they have deeply unserious policies with regards to Defence. We are facing one of the most globally unstable periods in modern history, reflect that.@snellarthur.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I would love to get on the Green hype train, as its super positive and engaging.With Zack Polanski defo having his moment,but they have deeply unserious policies with regards to Defence. We are facing one of the most globally unstable periods in modern history, reflect that.@snellarthur.bsky.social
But hey, the BBC right…?
November 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
But hey, the BBC right…?
So where is this story then BBC? If this was a labour, Tory or Lib Dem MP it would be the breaking political story today. We can’t accept that ‘it’s just baked in’ that’s how the US media reported Trump in the early days. This is not acceptable for a sitting MP. Do your damn job BBC!
Nothing on the BBC Radio news this morning. Nothing I could find on their website. This is an MP from the party whose lead in the opinion polls normally ensures them wall-to-wall coverage. She spouts racist nonsense for which even she feels obliged to apologise. What on earth are they playing at?
Reform’s Sarah Pochin forced to apologise after claiming adverts 'full of black people' drive her 'mad’ | LBC
The Runcorn and Helsby MP was responding to a viewer live on air who complained about the demographics of advertising.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
So where is this story then BBC? If this was a labour, Tory or Lib Dem MP it would be the breaking political story today. We can’t accept that ‘it’s just baked in’ that’s how the US media reported Trump in the early days. This is not acceptable for a sitting MP. Do your damn job BBC!
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Nothing on the BBC Radio news this morning. Nothing I could find on their website. This is an MP from the party whose lead in the opinion polls normally ensures them wall-to-wall coverage. She spouts racist nonsense for which even she feels obliged to apologise. What on earth are they playing at?
Reform’s Sarah Pochin forced to apologise after claiming adverts 'full of black people' drive her 'mad’ | LBC
The Runcorn and Helsby MP was responding to a viewer live on air who complained about the demographics of advertising.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Nothing on the BBC Radio news this morning. Nothing I could find on their website. This is an MP from the party whose lead in the opinion polls normally ensures them wall-to-wall coverage. She spouts racist nonsense for which even she feels obliged to apologise. What on earth are they playing at?
A fantastic turnout here in Manchester, where we have tech entrepreneurs and housing professionals together to debate and discuss the question of “Creating a tech enabled 21st century repairs service”
October 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A fantastic turnout here in Manchester, where we have tech entrepreneurs and housing professionals together to debate and discuss the question of “Creating a tech enabled 21st century repairs service”
If you know, you know…
October 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If you know, you know…
Rewatching Buffy, and it’s amazing how quickly the show turns from frothy monster of the week into serious drama. Third rewatch of entire series (and Angel incoming) hits very different now I’m in my 50’s Giles is cool AF, rocking his bad boy tweeds 😀
October 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Rewatching Buffy, and it’s amazing how quickly the show turns from frothy monster of the week into serious drama. Third rewatch of entire series (and Angel incoming) hits very different now I’m in my 50’s Giles is cool AF, rocking his bad boy tweeds 😀
I’m up in Manchester for business before I fly off to Luxembourg Friday to deliver a speech to their Govts Housing conference and I am living my best life atm 😂
October 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I’m up in Manchester for business before I fly off to Luxembourg Friday to deliver a speech to their Govts Housing conference and I am living my best life atm 😂
For this individual to lecture serving military on past conflicts is highly offensive to me, a combat vet and I would hope turns the stomach of US Vets. A draft dodger and a convicted felon is the commander in chief. How the mighty have fallen.
He could’ve fought, but he faked bone spurs. So someone else had to go in his place - most likely a working class kid whose daddy couldn’t afford to bribe a doctor. Now he’s talking shit about how it should’ve been fought.
October 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
For this individual to lecture serving military on past conflicts is highly offensive to me, a combat vet and I would hope turns the stomach of US Vets. A draft dodger and a convicted felon is the commander in chief. How the mighty have fallen.
Pete Hesgeth to lecture brass on ‘Warrior ethos’ what the living f’ does that REMF know about warrior ethos! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US military brass brace for firings as Pentagon chief orders top-level meeting
Pete Hegseth summons hundreds of generals and admirals to Virginia to meet and receive address on ‘warrior ethos’
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Pete Hesgeth to lecture brass on ‘Warrior ethos’ what the living f’ does that REMF know about warrior ethos! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Tonight’s interview in South Wales on BBC 6 o clock news just about sums up how MSM is failing us at a crucial time when democracy is under threat.The couple they interviewed weren’t even Welsh! No real engagement, lack of awareness, pushing the line ‘we are just ordinary people’
September 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Tonight’s interview in South Wales on BBC 6 o clock news just about sums up how MSM is failing us at a crucial time when democracy is under threat.The couple they interviewed weren’t even Welsh! No real engagement, lack of awareness, pushing the line ‘we are just ordinary people’
Just read a thread about the increasing trend of middle aged ‘larger gentleman’ in the US, wearing military style t-shirts with a multitude of different slogans. The OP termed them ‘Gravy Seals’ I just pissed myself with laughter 🤣 #MealTeam6
September 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Just read a thread about the increasing trend of middle aged ‘larger gentleman’ in the US, wearing military style t-shirts with a multitude of different slogans. The OP termed them ‘Gravy Seals’ I just pissed myself with laughter 🤣 #MealTeam6
Good piece here and again frames the challenge faced by centre left politicians,how do you counter the Right when they can break all the rules…https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/12/us-era-political-violence-donald-trump-charlie-kirk
September 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Good piece here and again frames the challenge faced by centre left politicians,how do you counter the Right when they can break all the rules…https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/12/us-era-political-violence-donald-trump-charlie-kirk
How BBC should be covering Charlie Kirk; 1.Limited coverage , since it’s not immediately relevant 2.Cover it with full context,online radicalisation & the spread of culture war tactics from the U.S. into UK discourse
But what we have is click-driven coverage that provides sensation but no substance.
But what we have is click-driven coverage that provides sensation but no substance.
September 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
How BBC should be covering Charlie Kirk; 1.Limited coverage , since it’s not immediately relevant 2.Cover it with full context,online radicalisation & the spread of culture war tactics from the U.S. into UK discourse
But what we have is click-driven coverage that provides sensation but no substance.
But what we have is click-driven coverage that provides sensation but no substance.
Out and about in Liverpool for a conference this week and spotted a commotion. Turns out it’s filming for the next Batman movie.
September 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Out and about in Liverpool for a conference this week and spotted a commotion. Turns out it’s filming for the next Batman movie.
So many examples now that if you aren’t aligned with ‘the party’ you won’t be able to serve in govt, you aren’t a ‘patriot’ & you won’t have any service recognised. Welcome to the new ‘Reich’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
West Point cancels ceremony to honor Tom Hanks as ‘outstanding US citizen’
Little known about decision, although Hanks, who has advocated for military memorials, also voted for Biden
www.theguardian.com
September 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
So many examples now that if you aren’t aligned with ‘the party’ you won’t be able to serve in govt, you aren’t a ‘patriot’ & you won’t have any service recognised. Welcome to the new ‘Reich’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Looking forward to seeing #housing peeps up in Liverpool next week. Just been told @kwajo.bsky.social will be doing a talk about Damp and Mould on the Breathe Pure stand around 12pm on the Monday, see you there!
September 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Looking forward to seeing #housing peeps up in Liverpool next week. Just been told @kwajo.bsky.social will be doing a talk about Damp and Mould on the Breathe Pure stand around 12pm on the Monday, see you there!
I’m so done with this Angela Rayner ‘scandal’ so much Fire & Fury for what looks like a genuine error, definitely the kind of thing I could see doing. The only difference is I don’t have journos & political operatives searching through the minutae of my affairs actively looking for a ‘gotcha’
September 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I’m so done with this Angela Rayner ‘scandal’ so much Fire & Fury for what looks like a genuine error, definitely the kind of thing I could see doing. The only difference is I don’t have journos & political operatives searching through the minutae of my affairs actively looking for a ‘gotcha’
I do a lot of looking at AI applications for my job, as anyone will tell you they are pretty hit and miss.As an experiement I used GPTZero to check some 100% human generated content (My Masters assignments from 2015) it clocked every one at over 70%, one it said was 92% Ai created, 'nuff said...
September 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I do a lot of looking at AI applications for my job, as anyone will tell you they are pretty hit and miss.As an experiement I used GPTZero to check some 100% human generated content (My Masters assignments from 2015) it clocked every one at over 70%, one it said was 92% Ai created, 'nuff said...
With the world being what it is, a bit of escapism over genre TV/films & books is great therapy.Got to really geek out over Alien:Earth with @thelorehounds.com thelorehounds.com/podcast/the-...
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Alien: Earth - S01E04 - Observation | The Lorehounds: Your Guides to Great Stories
David is joined by community members Stuart (Doove71) and Bryan (Bryan8063) to explore the philosophical depths of Noah Hawley's alien prequel. The...
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September 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
With the world being what it is, a bit of escapism over genre TV/films & books is great therapy.Got to really geek out over Alien:Earth with @thelorehounds.com thelorehounds.com/podcast/the-...
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What’s the point of this? It won’t lower our gas or electric bills, we deliver approx 2% of global output. This is just pandering to those who bizarrely see investment in renewables as ‘woke’ (don’t get me started) This policy needs to be consigned to the dustbin. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Tories would maximise North Sea oil and gas extraction, Badenoch to say
Conservative leader says it is ‘absurd’ to shift away from fossil fuels and leave ‘vital resources untapped’
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What’s the point of this? It won’t lower our gas or electric bills, we deliver approx 2% of global output. This is just pandering to those who bizarrely see investment in renewables as ‘woke’ (don’t get me started) This policy needs to be consigned to the dustbin. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
What the hell is this! @teamlabouruk.bsky.social This is behaviour the case workers at @sheltercharity.bsky.social have to deal with all the time and this is our Minister! Just poor from a practical perspective and once again displays a blind spot to the political optics. Do better!
Labour homelessness minister Rushanara Ali threw four tenants out of her east London townhouse before relisting the property for £700 a month more in rent, The i Paper can reveal trib.al/E59gUNW
August 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
What the hell is this! @teamlabouruk.bsky.social This is behaviour the case workers at @sheltercharity.bsky.social have to deal with all the time and this is our Minister! Just poor from a practical perspective and once again displays a blind spot to the political optics. Do better!
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