JC Stephenson 🏴
@jcvstephenson.bsky.social
Author of 'A Murder in Auschwitz'.
Currently looking for an agent for my new novel, 'Merle'.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Auschwitz-J-C-Stephenson/dp/1491060913
Inventor of the chip omelette.
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Currently looking for an agent for my new novel, 'Merle'.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Auschwitz-J-C-Stephenson/dp/1491060913
Inventor of the chip omelette.
🚫 Be aware, DMs may result in a block.
Nowhere near my grandmother's wartime ingenuity (see previous posts) but I made an outstanding pot of pea and ham soup today. Happy to provide recipe if anyone is interested.
February 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Nowhere near my grandmother's wartime ingenuity (see previous posts) but I made an outstanding pot of pea and ham soup today. Happy to provide recipe if anyone is interested.
From my grandmother's wartime recipe notebook.
Using the whole apple.
Using the whole apple.
February 5, 2026 at 10:24 PM
From my grandmother's wartime recipe notebook.
Using the whole apple.
Using the whole apple.
From my grandmother's wartime recipe notebook.
Banana cream made from parsnips.
Banana cream made from parsnips.
February 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
From my grandmother's wartime recipe notebook.
Banana cream made from parsnips.
Banana cream made from parsnips.
As I am going on about pubs - i love a pub carpet.
February 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
As I am going on about pubs - i love a pub carpet.
The rear paws of a hound asleep in the pub.
February 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM
The rear paws of a hound asleep in the pub.
Does anyone else remember when pubs did filled rolls? I havent seen that for years - I take it its not still a thong anywhere?
February 5, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Does anyone else remember when pubs did filled rolls? I havent seen that for years - I take it its not still a thong anywhere?
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Where was Anas Sarwar's rightful condemnation when Mandelson was first appointed? After all, even then Mandelson's friendship with Epstein was well known, writes James Walker ✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politi...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politi...
February 5, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Where was Anas Sarwar's rightful condemnation when Mandelson was first appointed? After all, even then Mandelson's friendship with Epstein was well known, writes James Walker ✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politi...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politi...
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Lookalike: Starmer and Trump / Lord Charles and Ray Alan
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
February 5, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Lookalike: Starmer and Trump / Lord Charles and Ray Alan
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
What would be the point of a battleship in the 21st century?
February 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
What would be the point of a battleship in the 21st century?
Was Epstein an Isreali asset?
The sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used gifts to ingratiate himself with famous friends and reward those in his orbit. Contained within the millions of files that the Justice Department has released are hundreds of references to luxury labels.
Epstein Often Gifted Luxury Fashion to Curry Favor, Files Show
Goyard wallets, Apple Watches and cashmere sweaters were just some of the items sent to friends and associates.
nyti.ms
February 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Was Epstein an Isreali asset?
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⚽️ 🏴 Stirling should get behind Scotland at the football World Cup and allow those pubs who want to to open late so we can all enjoy a safe shared experience. My letter to Council Leader Susan McGill below ⬇️
February 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
⚽️ 🏴 Stirling should get behind Scotland at the football World Cup and allow those pubs who want to to open late so we can all enjoy a safe shared experience. My letter to Council Leader Susan McGill below ⬇️
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Nigel Farage tells GB News that Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador shows his judgement is "seriously wrong" and he should stand down as Prime Minister.
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Nigel Farage tells GB News that Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador shows his judgement is "seriously wrong" and he should stand down as Prime Minister.
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
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Name them
shame them
shame them
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Name them
shame them
shame them
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Oi Hollywood/BBC/Netflix/etc, we still haven't got that big budget 10 hour long episodes historically accurate tv drama series about the Black Death.
Only one of the biggest most dramatic events in history ever...
Come on, do your thing.
Must have Sean Bean in it though.
Only one of the biggest most dramatic events in history ever...
Come on, do your thing.
Must have Sean Bean in it though.
a grim reaper is holding a scythe in a black and white photo in front of a tree .
ALT: a grim reaper is holding a scythe in a black and white photo in front of a tree .
media.tenor.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Oi Hollywood/BBC/Netflix/etc, we still haven't got that big budget 10 hour long episodes historically accurate tv drama series about the Black Death.
Only one of the biggest most dramatic events in history ever...
Come on, do your thing.
Must have Sean Bean in it though.
Only one of the biggest most dramatic events in history ever...
Come on, do your thing.
Must have Sean Bean in it though.
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Okay Emmanuel XIV I had forgotten your game 🧏♂️
X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Okay Emmanuel XIV I had forgotten your game 🧏♂️
That this isn't top of the agenda for either Trump or Putin tells you a lot!
BBC News - New Start: US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire raising fears of arms race - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - New Start: US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire raising fears of arms race - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New Start: US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire raising fears of arms race
The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
That this isn't top of the agenda for either Trump or Putin tells you a lot!
BBC News - New Start: US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire raising fears of arms race - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - New Start: US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire raising fears of arms race - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This seems significant. Compromising the investigation into Mandelson tomorrow would be a stupid price to pay for humiliating Starmer today.
Following Keir Starmer's pledge to release material relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, subject to exemptions decided by parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee, the Metropolitan Police has said publishing certain documents would undermine its criminal investigation
February 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
This seems significant. Compromising the investigation into Mandelson tomorrow would be a stupid price to pay for humiliating Starmer today.
We know why Epstein cultivated his relationship with Mandelson - a tame cabinet minister providing a flow of government and insider information.
But what did Mandelson get out of it? He didn't need the money. He was already one of the powerful. So what did he get from the relationship?
But what did Mandelson get out of it? He didn't need the money. He was already one of the powerful. So what did he get from the relationship?
February 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
We know why Epstein cultivated his relationship with Mandelson - a tame cabinet minister providing a flow of government and insider information.
But what did Mandelson get out of it? He didn't need the money. He was already one of the powerful. So what did he get from the relationship?
But what did Mandelson get out of it? He didn't need the money. He was already one of the powerful. So what did he get from the relationship?
Starmer has made misstep after misstep. What do Labour voters really think of him?
It is worth recalling that the position of U.K. Ambassador to the US was not vacant at the time the Prime Minister chose to appoint Peter Mandelson to the role. A highly competent and respected woman was replaced.
February 4, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Starmer has made misstep after misstep. What do Labour voters really think of him?
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Yep, a crucial element. There was no problem too solve. They had a pro in place. But they had to play Westminster silly buggers.
It is worth recalling that the position of U.K. Ambassador to the US was not vacant at the time the Prime Minister chose to appoint Peter Mandelson to the role. A highly competent and respected woman was replaced.
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Yep, a crucial element. There was no problem too solve. They had a pro in place. But they had to play Westminster silly buggers.
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In other words, appeal to hatred.
It's something being tried in Canada, too. But I think our multi-party Westminister parliamentary system is more robust to it. As well, we are not subject to:
(a) years-long election campaigns
(b) unlimited political donations
(c) rampant gerrymandering
It's something being tried in Canada, too. But I think our multi-party Westminister parliamentary system is more robust to it. As well, we are not subject to:
(a) years-long election campaigns
(b) unlimited political donations
(c) rampant gerrymandering
February 2, 2026 at 8:11 PM
In other words, appeal to hatred.
It's something being tried in Canada, too. But I think our multi-party Westminister parliamentary system is more robust to it. As well, we are not subject to:
(a) years-long election campaigns
(b) unlimited political donations
(c) rampant gerrymandering
It's something being tried in Canada, too. But I think our multi-party Westminister parliamentary system is more robust to it. As well, we are not subject to:
(a) years-long election campaigns
(b) unlimited political donations
(c) rampant gerrymandering
Very much this!
Sorry James, but this is just nonsense. Mandelson freelanced in disgraceful and obnoxious ways. But his role in Gordon Brown's government was to pursue similarly undemocratic and destructive policies, just without the obvious corruption. See bsky.app/profile/geor...
More integrity in his little finger than his detractors have displayed in entire careers.
February 3, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Very much this!
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In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.