James Fletcher
@jimfletch.bsky.social
Front end web developer, designer, amateur enthusiast photographer and Nottingham Forest fan.
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It’s shameful that any British or European politician or organisation still use X. For pities sake close your accounts now.
After this weekend's racist attacks on the EU, I've written a column about the moral obligation to stop posting on X.
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
December 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It’s shameful that any British or European politician or organisation still use X. For pities sake close your accounts now.
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Too much wind is a common problem wastedwind.energy/2025-10-25
Wasted Wind
Britain wastes millions a day switching off wind turbines. See how much has been wasted today, and in 2025.
wastedwind.energy
October 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Too much wind is a common problem wastedwind.energy/2025-10-25
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Kemi Badenoch’s ability to plant political time bombs that blow up in the face of the party she leads is truly unparalleled.
What’s particularly impressive here is she could have found this out herself before raising the profile of this issue at PMQs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What’s particularly impressive here is she could have found this out herself before raising the profile of this issue at PMQs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Key China spy case witness removed 'enemy' from evidence under Tories
Security adviser Matthew Collins says the term
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Kemi Badenoch’s ability to plant political time bombs that blow up in the face of the party she leads is truly unparalleled.
What’s particularly impressive here is she could have found this out herself before raising the profile of this issue at PMQs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What’s particularly impressive here is she could have found this out herself before raising the profile of this issue at PMQs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Apropos of nothing, I really do think UK journalists and politicians need some reminding that mass deportation of LEGAL immigrants, particularly those with permanent status, is far more extreme than even Trump's America and would basically place Britain completely on its own among democracies.
October 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Apropos of nothing, I really do think UK journalists and politicians need some reminding that mass deportation of LEGAL immigrants, particularly those with permanent status, is far more extreme than even Trump's America and would basically place Britain completely on its own among democracies.
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem
Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...
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October 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
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Should have been in quotes then. And described as inaccurate, or a pile of stinking bullshit ‘in newspaper parlance’.
Got a weaselly reply back from reader's editor Ashlee Gagui about this lie on the Daily Mail front page explaining why "We are therefore entirely satisfied that there is no possible inaccuracy contained within the page" that broadcast a total lie - apparently it's ok because it was Nigel Farage's
![Thank you for your letter. We are always grateful to receive feedback from readers, be it positive or negative, and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns regarding the front page of Monday’s newspaper.
The headline which you believe contains an inaccuracy was precisely constructed to be read in conjunction with the preamble text – the ‘kicker’, in newspaper parlance – and the following body text. The kicker makes it clear that the headline is a direct reference to Mr Farage countering the attack on his party’s policy proposal as immoral – the last three words, followed by an ellipsis, illustrate that the headline is his view:
[kicker] After PM attacks Reform’s ‘immoral’ policy on scrapping leave to remain, Farage blasts back...
[headline] Worried about immigration? Starmer says you’re racist
[copy] KEIR Starmer was last night accused of insulting millions of voters worried about Britain’s borders... Mr Farage said the claim was an ‘insult’ to millions who want the Government to finally get a grip on immigration, telling the Daily Mail: ‘The Prime Minister has insulted those who believe mass migration should come to an end. Starmer thinks anybody here on a time-limited visa is entitled to stay in Britain for ever. Labour do not believe in border controls – and think anyone who does is racist.’
The body copy then goes on to confirm that the headline is an accusation made against Sir Keir by Mr Farage, whom it goes on to quote](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreia7qrv4k6k2ro4ncrv47m53zzqsdkl376pba2b2mevamzk5o3um2m@jpeg)
October 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Should have been in quotes then. And described as inaccurate, or a pile of stinking bullshit ‘in newspaper parlance’.
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German media seems to be taking more seriously than ours the fact a leading light in the party UK press keeps saying will be next government took bribes from Russia to spout their lies. Maybe it’s because they put NEWS ahead of propaganda
September 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
German media seems to be taking more seriously than ours the fact a leading light in the party UK press keeps saying will be next government took bribes from Russia to spout their lies. Maybe it’s because they put NEWS ahead of propaganda
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Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
September 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
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Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
September 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
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’Social media is selling ringside seats for a carnival of hatred… let’s not fall for it.’
After an ‘angry summer’ of immigration debate, Andrew Marr warns against being ‘fooled’ by online discourse.
After an ‘angry summer’ of immigration debate, Andrew Marr warns against being ‘fooled’ by online discourse.
September 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
’Social media is selling ringside seats for a carnival of hatred… let’s not fall for it.’
After an ‘angry summer’ of immigration debate, Andrew Marr warns against being ‘fooled’ by online discourse.
After an ‘angry summer’ of immigration debate, Andrew Marr warns against being ‘fooled’ by online discourse.
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It is very nearly the tenth anniversary of that brief moment when, for 2 or 3 days, British newspapers remembered refugees are desperate human beings who need our help, rather than scum that it's okay to threaten with violence.
August 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It is very nearly the tenth anniversary of that brief moment when, for 2 or 3 days, British newspapers remembered refugees are desperate human beings who need our help, rather than scum that it's okay to threaten with violence.
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Extraordinary how much of the media is essentially trying to incite rioting now. Not just legitimise or normalise but actively encourage. It is, of course, unlikely to kick off anywhere near them.
July 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Extraordinary how much of the media is essentially trying to incite rioting now. Not just legitimise or normalise but actively encourage. It is, of course, unlikely to kick off anywhere near them.
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If the Tories shed tears for what they did to Britain over 14 years…
July 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
If the Tories shed tears for what they did to Britain over 14 years…
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Last friday night ‘Stop Sizewell C’ grabbed some attention by projecting a series of messages onto Sizewell B’s dome. Sizewell C would be a colossal waste of money - at least £40 billion for the most expensive electricity we’ve ever seen.
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June 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Last friday night ‘Stop Sizewell C’ grabbed some attention by projecting a series of messages onto Sizewell B’s dome. Sizewell C would be a colossal waste of money - at least £40 billion for the most expensive electricity we’ve ever seen.
buff.ly/md8atmF
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Wow, look at this: the carbon intensity of UK electricity is currently only 32g/kWh and 86.5% of our electricity right now is coming from renewables.
Come on world, this IS possible!
And it will only get better (meaning: cleaner, healthier, less intrusive) 🎉
(graphic from grid.iamkate.com )
Come on world, this IS possible!
And it will only get better (meaning: cleaner, healthier, less intrusive) 🎉
(graphic from grid.iamkate.com )
May 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Wow, look at this: the carbon intensity of UK electricity is currently only 32g/kWh and 86.5% of our electricity right now is coming from renewables.
Come on world, this IS possible!
And it will only get better (meaning: cleaner, healthier, less intrusive) 🎉
(graphic from grid.iamkate.com )
Come on world, this IS possible!
And it will only get better (meaning: cleaner, healthier, less intrusive) 🎉
(graphic from grid.iamkate.com )
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An important sense-check on migration from @financialtimes.com
Ignore the convulsing commentators of the Mail & Telegraph.
The UK is about average in the OECD and in line with its peer countries when it comes to the proportion of foreign-born people living in the country.
Ignore the convulsing commentators of the Mail & Telegraph.
The UK is about average in the OECD and in line with its peer countries when it comes to the proportion of foreign-born people living in the country.
May 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
An important sense-check on migration from @financialtimes.com
Ignore the convulsing commentators of the Mail & Telegraph.
The UK is about average in the OECD and in line with its peer countries when it comes to the proportion of foreign-born people living in the country.
Ignore the convulsing commentators of the Mail & Telegraph.
The UK is about average in the OECD and in line with its peer countries when it comes to the proportion of foreign-born people living in the country.
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Red blade = the Dark Side.
I don’t make the rules.
I don’t make the rules.
May 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Red blade = the Dark Side.
I don’t make the rules.
I don’t make the rules.
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What an intelligent, forward thinking man. Let's hope reform win the next election and send us all back to 1890. Long live coal, send the lazy woke kids down the mines, shoot the boats, barbed wire on the beaches! Make Britain great again!
May 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
What an intelligent, forward thinking man. Let's hope reform win the next election and send us all back to 1890. Long live coal, send the lazy woke kids down the mines, shoot the boats, barbed wire on the beaches! Make Britain great again!
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If you're wondering why so many right wing individuals are saying hateful things about the late Pope, the reason is simple: he told them that they should care about other people.
April 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
If you're wondering why so many right wing individuals are saying hateful things about the late Pope, the reason is simple: he told them that they should care about other people.
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This is *really* important: the reason electricity prices are high is the high cost of gas & that market rate is set by gas prices. One of the loudest calls at Everything Electric last week was to decouple from gas prices, so we benefit from cheaper renewables.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Why the UK’s electricity costs are so high – and what can be done about it
From nationalising gas plants to boosting renewables, how soaring prices could be tackled
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This is *really* important: the reason electricity prices are high is the high cost of gas & that market rate is set by gas prices. One of the loudest calls at Everything Electric last week was to decouple from gas prices, so we benefit from cheaper renewables.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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The planet’s two biggest assholes are the President of the United States and the world’s richest man.
This is not ideal.
This is not ideal.
April 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The planet’s two biggest assholes are the President of the United States and the world’s richest man.
This is not ideal.
This is not ideal.
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Someday people will look back on all this, if we're lucky.
March 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Someday people will look back on all this, if we're lucky.
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Humans are getting dumber; the feline takeover of the world is inevitable!
NEW 🧵 Is human intelligence starting to decline?
Recent results from major international tests show that the average person’s capacity to process information, use reasoning and solve novel problems has been falling since around the mid 2010s
What should we make of this?
www.ft.com/content/a801...
Recent results from major international tests show that the average person’s capacity to process information, use reasoning and solve novel problems has been falling since around the mid 2010s
What should we make of this?
www.ft.com/content/a801...
March 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Humans are getting dumber; the feline takeover of the world is inevitable!