Iain
@iplburdis.bsky.social
Left wing sesquipedalian, loves tea, likes wine, books, baking, and bursting into song. A fan of the Archers. He/him
Views are my own and are definitely "woke". Newcastle/Gateshead UK
Bitcoin and crypto will be blocked, so don't bother
Views are my own and are definitely "woke". Newcastle/Gateshead UK
Bitcoin and crypto will be blocked, so don't bother
Today is off to a bad start.
Phone didn't charge overnight.
Got to the gym to find no running water so wouldn't be able to shower before the office.
Left my lunch at home.
The dog ate the marzipan sweets my husband bought me.
I've gained a kilo (so maybe the dog was just helping me out).
Phone didn't charge overnight.
Got to the gym to find no running water so wouldn't be able to shower before the office.
Left my lunch at home.
The dog ate the marzipan sweets my husband bought me.
I've gained a kilo (so maybe the dog was just helping me out).
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Today is off to a bad start.
Phone didn't charge overnight.
Got to the gym to find no running water so wouldn't be able to shower before the office.
Left my lunch at home.
The dog ate the marzipan sweets my husband bought me.
I've gained a kilo (so maybe the dog was just helping me out).
Phone didn't charge overnight.
Got to the gym to find no running water so wouldn't be able to shower before the office.
Left my lunch at home.
The dog ate the marzipan sweets my husband bought me.
I've gained a kilo (so maybe the dog was just helping me out).
Reposted by Iain
Choir, let me share a thought with you.
If justice for child rapists disrupts society, then society needed to be disrupted.
Oh, he's a job creator? Oh, the economy will suffer? Oh, the uncertainty? Oh, our whole political system?
If it's built on raping children, burn it all the fuck down.
Amen.
If justice for child rapists disrupts society, then society needed to be disrupted.
Oh, he's a job creator? Oh, the economy will suffer? Oh, the uncertainty? Oh, our whole political system?
If it's built on raping children, burn it all the fuck down.
Amen.
November 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Choir, let me share a thought with you.
If justice for child rapists disrupts society, then society needed to be disrupted.
Oh, he's a job creator? Oh, the economy will suffer? Oh, the uncertainty? Oh, our whole political system?
If it's built on raping children, burn it all the fuck down.
Amen.
If justice for child rapists disrupts society, then society needed to be disrupted.
Oh, he's a job creator? Oh, the economy will suffer? Oh, the uncertainty? Oh, our whole political system?
If it's built on raping children, burn it all the fuck down.
Amen.
Reposted by Iain
Reposted by Iain
It's very easy: if you are on a march organised by racists, and there are lots of racists there then you are a racist too.
September 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
It's very easy: if you are on a march organised by racists, and there are lots of racists there then you are a racist too.
Reposted by Iain
When the Tommeh mob kick off, could someone tell McSweeney and Starmer that most British people intensely dislike drunk, coked up football hooligans acting the twat and it is high time they stood up to them, and for British values, which do not include yobbery, vandalism or white nationalism.
September 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
When the Tommeh mob kick off, could someone tell McSweeney and Starmer that most British people intensely dislike drunk, coked up football hooligans acting the twat and it is high time they stood up to them, and for British values, which do not include yobbery, vandalism or white nationalism.
Reposted by Iain
Labour is shameful. They told us they wanted to end the cull, but now they've changed their mind.
Share if you're furious and want the cull to end immediately!
Share if you're furious and want the cull to end immediately!
August 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Labour is shameful. They told us they wanted to end the cull, but now they've changed their mind.
Share if you're furious and want the cull to end immediately!
Share if you're furious and want the cull to end immediately!
Reposted by Iain
Reposted by Iain
“Transphobia is not f**cking feminist”
Kate Nash's powerful speech during her performance at Glastonbury.
Kate Nash's powerful speech during her performance at Glastonbury.
June 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
“Transphobia is not f**cking feminist”
Kate Nash's powerful speech during her performance at Glastonbury.
Kate Nash's powerful speech during her performance at Glastonbury.
Reposted by Iain
Funny how the actual conclusion your headline should come to is that societal fat-shaming is a bigger problem than actually having body fat. What if we started shaming people for being jerks, instead?
June 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Funny how the actual conclusion your headline should come to is that societal fat-shaming is a bigger problem than actually having body fat. What if we started shaming people for being jerks, instead?
Reposted by Iain
from "Classical Studies memes for Hellenistic teens" on FB
June 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
from "Classical Studies memes for Hellenistic teens" on FB
Today I hiked the stunning Simonside and Dove Crags in Northumberland, rugged cliffs and breathtaking panoramic views. And bloody windy.
June 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Today I hiked the stunning Simonside and Dove Crags in Northumberland, rugged cliffs and breathtaking panoramic views. And bloody windy.
He stole my chair, so now I'm relegated to the floor
May 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
He stole my chair, so now I'm relegated to the floor
Reposted by Iain
Almost 3 million emergency food parcels were provided by food banks to people facing hunger in the past year – equivalent to one parcel every 11 seconds. This is a 51 per cent increase compared to five years ago
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The UK is failing on hunger — Labour must put the right to food into law
Writing for The Mirror, Labour MP Ian Byrne and Just Fair's Alex Firth call on the Government to act to tackle demand on food banks
www.mirror.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Almost 3 million emergency food parcels were provided by food banks to people facing hunger in the past year – equivalent to one parcel every 11 seconds. This is a 51 per cent increase compared to five years ago
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
I steamed my thumb making fresh pasta. And it really bloody hurts!
My excuse is, I was distracted by The Archers
My excuse is, I was distracted by The Archers
May 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I steamed my thumb making fresh pasta. And it really bloody hurts!
My excuse is, I was distracted by The Archers
My excuse is, I was distracted by The Archers
I confess, that after a classy evening last night drinking champagne and eating in a lovely French restaurant in Newcastle. Today I'm hanging.
I need carbs and salt and fat and a cuddle and a cup of tea. In any order
I need carbs and salt and fat and a cuddle and a cup of tea. In any order
April 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I confess, that after a classy evening last night drinking champagne and eating in a lovely French restaurant in Newcastle. Today I'm hanging.
I need carbs and salt and fat and a cuddle and a cup of tea. In any order
I need carbs and salt and fat and a cuddle and a cup of tea. In any order
Reposted by Iain
Reposted by Iain
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink its cruel, shameful & completely irresponsible plan to cut benefits which will plunge 250,000 people, including 50,000 children into poverty - on its own impact analysis
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
I’m joining Trussell in calling on the Gov’t to rethink its cruel & shameful plan to cut benefits
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
March 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink its cruel, shameful & completely irresponsible plan to cut benefits which will plunge 250,000 people, including 50,000 children into poverty - on its own impact analysis
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
Reposted by Iain
I will be thinking about this tweet for the next four years
February 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I will be thinking about this tweet for the next four years
Reposted by Iain
Reposted by Iain
To everybody who received a book from me for Christmas... They are due back at the library next Monday.
December 29, 2024 at 5:48 PM
To everybody who received a book from me for Christmas... They are due back at the library next Monday.
Reposted by Iain
If a supermarket or store ever asks if you want to round up your transaction for charity always say no.
It’s a tax minimisation strategy for them. They’re trying to help themselves.
Donate your money directly to a cause.
It’s a tax minimisation strategy for them. They’re trying to help themselves.
Donate your money directly to a cause.
December 8, 2024 at 5:41 AM
If a supermarket or store ever asks if you want to round up your transaction for charity always say no.
It’s a tax minimisation strategy for them. They’re trying to help themselves.
Donate your money directly to a cause.
It’s a tax minimisation strategy for them. They’re trying to help themselves.
Donate your money directly to a cause.
Reposted by Iain
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
So, #Pokémon people, what do I, a person who knows nothing about Pokémon get my Pokémon obsessed husband for Christmas? Suggestions please
December 4, 2024 at 1:25 PM
So, #Pokémon people, what do I, a person who knows nothing about Pokémon get my Pokémon obsessed husband for Christmas? Suggestions please
How contented does this dog look?.
December 1, 2024 at 6:38 PM
How contented does this dog look?.
Forcing the husband to watch the greatest Christmas film of all time.
December 1, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Forcing the husband to watch the greatest Christmas film of all time.