Grumpy Brummie 🔶💻🏉🎵🍺🕵️♂️
@grumpybrummie.bsky.social
MSc, Lib Dem (non-vegan), supporter of the underdog.
IT Geek by day and Amateur jam/groove cutter by night.
Egg-shaped ball follower
Stick poker.
Tongue-in-cheek at times.
Grauniad & Private Eye supporter,
Dad jokes.
Does typos
2/3 Geordie 1/3 Kerryman
IT Geek by day and Amateur jam/groove cutter by night.
Egg-shaped ball follower
Stick poker.
Tongue-in-cheek at times.
Grauniad & Private Eye supporter,
Dad jokes.
Does typos
2/3 Geordie 1/3 Kerryman
Pinned
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It would have no owner either.
Jim Ratcliffe would be deported back to Monaco.
Jim Ratcliffe would be deported back to Monaco.
February 12, 2026 at 6:46 PM
It would have no owner either.
Jim Ratcliffe would be deported back to Monaco.
Jim Ratcliffe would be deported back to Monaco.
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"Jim Ratcliffes right, he's speaking sense"
"It's about time someone said it."
"We need more people like him representing the common person"
WHAT. A. LOAD. OF. SHIT.
"It's about time someone said it."
"We need more people like him representing the common person"
WHAT. A. LOAD. OF. SHIT.
February 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
"Jim Ratcliffes right, he's speaking sense"
"It's about time someone said it."
"We need more people like him representing the common person"
WHAT. A. LOAD. OF. SHIT.
"It's about time someone said it."
"We need more people like him representing the common person"
WHAT. A. LOAD. OF. SHIT.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF JIM RATCLIFFE'S HYPOCRISY
1️⃣ Complained about too many immigrants.
2️⃣ Supported Brexit to get rid of immigrants.
3️⃣ Promised to build cars in Brexit Britain.
4️⃣ Moved his car production to France.
5️⃣ Moved himself to Monaco to avoid paying tax.
6️⃣ Complained about too many immigrants.
1️⃣ Complained about too many immigrants.
2️⃣ Supported Brexit to get rid of immigrants.
3️⃣ Promised to build cars in Brexit Britain.
4️⃣ Moved his car production to France.
5️⃣ Moved himself to Monaco to avoid paying tax.
6️⃣ Complained about too many immigrants.
February 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A BRIEF HISTORY OF JIM RATCLIFFE'S HYPOCRISY
1️⃣ Complained about too many immigrants.
2️⃣ Supported Brexit to get rid of immigrants.
3️⃣ Promised to build cars in Brexit Britain.
4️⃣ Moved his car production to France.
5️⃣ Moved himself to Monaco to avoid paying tax.
6️⃣ Complained about too many immigrants.
1️⃣ Complained about too many immigrants.
2️⃣ Supported Brexit to get rid of immigrants.
3️⃣ Promised to build cars in Brexit Britain.
4️⃣ Moved his car production to France.
5️⃣ Moved himself to Monaco to avoid paying tax.
6️⃣ Complained about too many immigrants.
Oh no not Melania II (Dumb and Dumber To)
Wrest Park closed over school holidays for Amazon Prime shoot
English Heritage says filming
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Oh no not Melania II (Dumb and Dumber To)
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Ratcliffe is, quite obviously, factually, morally & intellectually wrong about immigration. But his racist comments will be 'both-sided' everywhere because people who simply don't like seeing non-white faces aren't ashamed to say so anymore.
February 12, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Ratcliffe is, quite obviously, factually, morally & intellectually wrong about immigration. But his racist comments will be 'both-sided' everywhere because people who simply don't like seeing non-white faces aren't ashamed to say so anymore.
Oh dear. Tantrum time.
Six Republicans join Democrats in vote to block Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs - US politics live
President warned prior to the vote that any Republican who voted against tariffs would ‘suffer the consequences’
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Oh dear. Tantrum time.
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The foreign based tax exile owner
of the 'patriotic' tax-avoiding HateMail
#TaxTheRich
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants ...
meme via Sue Davidson
of the 'patriotic' tax-avoiding HateMail
#TaxTheRich
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants ...
meme via Sue Davidson
February 12, 2026 at 7:06 AM
The foreign based tax exile owner
of the 'patriotic' tax-avoiding HateMail
#TaxTheRich
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants ...
meme via Sue Davidson
of the 'patriotic' tax-avoiding HateMail
#TaxTheRich
#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants ...
meme via Sue Davidson
Using violence against public sector workers, totally unacceptable. Looking forward to the court case. If that's their skip, then the council should look to see if should be on the highway in the first case. Wouldn't be surprised if the contents were destined for a field somewhere.
Rochdale binmen injured in street fight while out on rounds
The binmen were said to have suffered broken ribs, according to a local councillor.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Using violence against public sector workers, totally unacceptable. Looking forward to the court case. If that's their skip, then the council should look to see if should be on the highway in the first case. Wouldn't be surprised if the contents were destined for a field somewhere.
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At least most of them are willing to pay tax here in the U.K. I am sure places like Monaco are getting fed up of feeling colonised by Immigrants
In September 2020 Jim Ratcliffe officially changed his tax residence from Hampshire to Monaco, which was estimated to save him £4 billion in tax.
In September 2020 Jim Ratcliffe officially changed his tax residence from Hampshire to Monaco, which was estimated to save him £4 billion in tax.
February 11, 2026 at 5:34 PM
At least most of them are willing to pay tax here in the U.K. I am sure places like Monaco are getting fed up of feeling colonised by Immigrants
In September 2020 Jim Ratcliffe officially changed his tax residence from Hampshire to Monaco, which was estimated to save him £4 billion in tax.
In September 2020 Jim Ratcliffe officially changed his tax residence from Hampshire to Monaco, which was estimated to save him £4 billion in tax.
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We've reviewed grainy video footage from what was probably the hidden camera in Epstein's office in Palm Beach. In one clip, a woman kneels near Epstein's groin, while he puts his feet up on the desk. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
Epstein Files Include Grainy Videos From Inside His Florida Home
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
We've reviewed grainy video footage from what was probably the hidden camera in Epstein's office in Palm Beach. In one clip, a woman kneels near Epstein's groin, while he puts his feet up on the desk. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
Apprenticeships are bostin! My daughter, brother and myself all did an apprenticeship. We all attained senior positions, babs a director, all achieved level 7 degrees, all paid for by employers. Young whippersnappers really should give it a serious consideration.
Push to raise awareness of West Midlands apprenticeships
One training firm in Walsall says not enough young people are made aware of apprenticeships.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Apprenticeships are bostin! My daughter, brother and myself all did an apprenticeship. We all attained senior positions, babs a director, all achieved level 7 degrees, all paid for by employers. Young whippersnappers really should give it a serious consideration.
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Vote Reform / Get a Former Tory
#DontVoteReformUK
#DontVoteReformUK
February 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Vote Reform / Get a Former Tory
#DontVoteReformUK
#DontVoteReformUK
The importance of just a family member is missing. The job is stressful, deaths, grieving relatives wife beaters etc. All in a days work for many. Having a family member for their wellbeing is so important. They are the rock that helps ensure nursers turn up for duty the next day.
Nurses’ families fear being torn apart in UK immigration crackdown, survey says
Exclusive: Most people in charity’s study say they worry about being separated from relatives under Mahmood plans
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:28 AM
The importance of just a family member is missing. The job is stressful, deaths, grieving relatives wife beaters etc. All in a days work for many. Having a family member for their wellbeing is so important. They are the rock that helps ensure nursers turn up for duty the next day.
Grauniad - OK Madeleine I saw what you did.
'But don’t toss out ...'
It's not funny or clever. ;-)
'But don’t toss out ...'
It's not funny or clever. ;-)
Underwear optional? The health pros and cons of going commando
There are times when it is better to wear underwear than not. Here’s what the experts say
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Grauniad - OK Madeleine I saw what you did.
'But don’t toss out ...'
It's not funny or clever. ;-)
'But don’t toss out ...'
It's not funny or clever. ;-)
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The hypocrisy exposed 👀
“When was the last time anyone spotted the Reform UK leader 'at work' in his own constituency of Clacton-on-Sea? According to him, it’s 'a couple of days a week'. Sounds a lot like hybrid working, then.”
“When was the last time anyone spotted the Reform UK leader 'at work' in his own constituency of Clacton-on-Sea? According to him, it’s 'a couple of days a week'. Sounds a lot like hybrid working, then.”
Nigel Farage is a WFH icon – I can just picture him at his ‘home desk’
The Reform UK leader wants to end remote working, saying it ‘doesn’t make you more productive’. He would know, writes Vi
www.independent.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The hypocrisy exposed 👀
“When was the last time anyone spotted the Reform UK leader 'at work' in his own constituency of Clacton-on-Sea? According to him, it’s 'a couple of days a week'. Sounds a lot like hybrid working, then.”
“When was the last time anyone spotted the Reform UK leader 'at work' in his own constituency of Clacton-on-Sea? According to him, it’s 'a couple of days a week'. Sounds a lot like hybrid working, then.”
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The better half has been glued to the Winter Olympics, loves watching curling. It is fascinating. But wasn't to impressed when I referred it is was marbles with attitude.
February 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
The better half has been glued to the Winter Olympics, loves watching curling. It is fascinating. But wasn't to impressed when I referred it is was marbles with attitude.
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This is the funniest headline I seen in a long time. And bravo to whoever underlined the desperation with the juxtaposed link.
February 10, 2026 at 7:47 AM
This is the funniest headline I seen in a long time. And bravo to whoever underlined the desperation with the juxtaposed link.
Coming to a local authority near you. Well if you vote Reform it will.
9%!!! So much for reforms empty promises. 9% will be devastating for many people in Worcestershire.
9%!!! So much for reforms empty promises. 9% will be devastating for many people in Worcestershire.
Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England’s largest council tax rise
Cap-busting tax hike will be embarrassing for the party, which has made low council tax a priority
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Coming to a local authority near you. Well if you vote Reform it will.
9%!!! So much for reforms empty promises. 9% will be devastating for many people in Worcestershire.
9%!!! So much for reforms empty promises. 9% will be devastating for many people in Worcestershire.
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Jimmy Lai’s imprisonment and persecution at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party is an outrage.
The Prime Minister should summon the Chinese Ambassador today, and demand Jimmy Lai's immediate release and the quashing of this trumped-up sentence.
The Prime Minister should summon the Chinese Ambassador today, and demand Jimmy Lai's immediate release and the quashing of this trumped-up sentence.
February 9, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Jimmy Lai’s imprisonment and persecution at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party is an outrage.
The Prime Minister should summon the Chinese Ambassador today, and demand Jimmy Lai's immediate release and the quashing of this trumped-up sentence.
The Prime Minister should summon the Chinese Ambassador today, and demand Jimmy Lai's immediate release and the quashing of this trumped-up sentence.
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After betrayal by the US MAGA regime, this is a stark reminder that we can't trust China 🇨🇳 to do the decent thing either.
A broad-sweeping, international democratic alliance is required to get the best out of all our nations. 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇳🇴🇮🇸🇨🇭🇨🇷🇵🇦🇺🇾🇿🇦🇧🇼🇹🇼🇰🇷🇯🇵
A broad-sweeping, international democratic alliance is required to get the best out of all our nations. 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇳🇴🇮🇸🇨🇭🇨🇷🇵🇦🇺🇾🇿🇦🇧🇼🇹🇼🇰🇷🇯🇵
Hong Kong's most vocal China critic, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, was sentenced to 20 years in jail, ending the city's biggest national security case which drew international concern about Beijing's clampdown on the city's freedoms and autonomy.
February 9, 2026 at 8:50 AM
After betrayal by the US MAGA regime, this is a stark reminder that we can't trust China 🇨🇳 to do the decent thing either.
A broad-sweeping, international democratic alliance is required to get the best out of all our nations. 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇳🇴🇮🇸🇨🇭🇨🇷🇵🇦🇺🇾🇿🇦🇧🇼🇹🇼🇰🇷🇯🇵
A broad-sweeping, international democratic alliance is required to get the best out of all our nations. 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇳🇴🇮🇸🇨🇭🇨🇷🇵🇦🇺🇾🇿🇦🇧🇼🇹🇼🇰🇷🇯🇵
The A4545 only opened in the last year and it floods! You would have thought that someone involved with the design would have taken potential flooding into account.
Disruption as flooding closes major road near Birmingham Airport
Specialist equipment was sent to the scene
www.coventrytelegraph.net
February 8, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The A4545 only opened in the last year and it floods! You would have thought that someone involved with the design would have taken potential flooding into account.
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Harrods is our own Epstein scandal.
This govt has blocked justice.
And the survivors are furious with Keir Starmer 👇👇
This govt has blocked justice.
And the survivors are furious with Keir Starmer 👇👇
Keir Starmer – how dare you speak about justice?
A letter to Keir Starmer from a Harrods abuse survivor
sussexbylines.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Harrods is our own Epstein scandal.
This govt has blocked justice.
And the survivors are furious with Keir Starmer 👇👇
This govt has blocked justice.
And the survivors are furious with Keir Starmer 👇👇
Hands up. Who thinks there'll be a water shortage in the summer.
‘No end in sight’ to Britain’s wet weather as dozens of flood warnings issued
Met Office forecasts more rainfall to continue UK’s 37-day run, and flooding expected especially in south-west England and Midlands
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Hands up. Who thinks there'll be a water shortage in the summer.