John Baldy
@johnbaldy.bsky.social
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Worth remembering when looking at the horrific scenes in the US right now that both Reform and the Tories have pledged to bring in ICE-style organisations to the UK if they win power
January 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Worth remembering when looking at the horrific scenes in the US right now that both Reform and the Tories have pledged to bring in ICE-style organisations to the UK if they win power
Denyer tenure tendered
The wonderful @carladenyer.bsky.social is looking for a media officer - please do apply/share etc greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
Media Officer for Green MP (Carla Denyer) - Green Party
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January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Denyer tenure tendered
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Happy 64th birthday to Admiral Bailey.
The good Admiral was the top ranking DJ at King Jammy's studio in the late 80s. Here's his great combination with Chaka Demus on their dancehall update of the famous Amos Milburn tune...
youtu.be/w-q0voH4E4w?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
The good Admiral was the top ranking DJ at King Jammy's studio in the late 80s. Here's his great combination with Chaka Demus on their dancehall update of the famous Amos Milburn tune...
youtu.be/w-q0voH4E4w?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
January 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Happy 64th birthday to Admiral Bailey.
The good Admiral was the top ranking DJ at King Jammy's studio in the late 80s. Here's his great combination with Chaka Demus on their dancehall update of the famous Amos Milburn tune...
youtu.be/w-q0voH4E4w?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
The good Admiral was the top ranking DJ at King Jammy's studio in the late 80s. Here's his great combination with Chaka Demus on their dancehall update of the famous Amos Milburn tune...
youtu.be/w-q0voH4E4w?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
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Walking from a part of Dalston I *kinda* know, to Bethnal Green Road yesterday, I flicked on Google Maps just to double check, and it assumed I was a car and pointed me in entirely the opposite direction.
Kinda feel like that’s pretty low hanging fruit for computer software to not fuck up.
Kinda feel like that’s pretty low hanging fruit for computer software to not fuck up.
January 24, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Walking from a part of Dalston I *kinda* know, to Bethnal Green Road yesterday, I flicked on Google Maps just to double check, and it assumed I was a car and pointed me in entirely the opposite direction.
Kinda feel like that’s pretty low hanging fruit for computer software to not fuck up.
Kinda feel like that’s pretty low hanging fruit for computer software to not fuck up.
If Andy Burnham wants to stand in Denton - he'll have to use a skillful way to beat the other girls to the Labour nomination
January 24, 2026 at 12:24 PM
If Andy Burnham wants to stand in Denton - he'll have to use a skillful way to beat the other girls to the Labour nomination
In these times, I NEED all the positivity I can get. That's why I'm always posting about @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk and #Music.
Inject that hope and positivity into my veins!
*To be clear - I ❤️ music and Zack - but NEVER Muzak.
Inject that hope and positivity into my veins!
*To be clear - I ❤️ music and Zack - but NEVER Muzak.
January 24, 2026 at 10:12 AM
In these times, I NEED all the positivity I can get. That's why I'm always posting about @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk and #Music.
Inject that hope and positivity into my veins!
*To be clear - I ❤️ music and Zack - but NEVER Muzak.
Inject that hope and positivity into my veins!
*To be clear - I ❤️ music and Zack - but NEVER Muzak.
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Huge kudos to Dan Walker and Channel 5 for this thoughtful, well-considered interview. Zack Polanski coming across as genuine, authentic and connected as always.
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is proud to be ‘woke’ and 'furious' at Trump's second State Visit
YouTube video by 5 News
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January 24, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Huge kudos to Dan Walker and Channel 5 for this thoughtful, well-considered interview. Zack Polanski coming across as genuine, authentic and connected as always.
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
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Loved sitting down with NME to talk arts, culture and making hope normal again.
www.nme.com/news/zack-po...
www.nme.com/news/zack-po...
Zack Polanski talks keeping music alive, Kneecap and tackling "darkness, fear, and anger" in 2026
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has spoken to NME about his hopes for 2026, pland to help music, culture and young people, and selling his vision
www.nme.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Loved sitting down with NME to talk arts, culture and making hope normal again.
www.nme.com/news/zack-po...
www.nme.com/news/zack-po...
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I haven't played this for a year or so, but it has somehow had 357 saves on Spotify. I feel like a non-league football team that's somehow got to round one. I will probably be beaten by Kidderminster Harriers any minute now.
I haven't played this for a year or so, but it has somehow had 357 saves on Spotify. I feel like a non-league football team that's somehow got to round one. I will probably be beaten by Kidderminster Harriers any minute now.
The Sound of the Underground 1967-1975
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January 23, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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I haven't played this for a year or so, but it has somehow had 357 saves on Spotify. I feel like a non-league football team that's somehow got to round one. I will probably be beaten by Kidderminster Harriers any minute now.
I haven't played this for a year or so, but it has somehow had 357 saves on Spotify. I feel like a non-league football team that's somehow got to round one. I will probably be beaten by Kidderminster Harriers any minute now.
"Those cracks and warps in the sound aren’t flaws, they’re features"
Studio One fans already know this.
Studio One fans already know this.
"[Artist Steve Parker] wanted to create a tribute to this tree that served as a refuge for migratory birds in their area. What he created was a sound sculpture, a record player that could play actual discs with bird songs, a fitting honor to the life and legacy of the tree."
An Artist Carved His Dead Oak Into Records That Play Bird Songs - Yanko Design
https://vimeo.com/1154771574?fl=pl&fe=cm One thing that the world has been learning the past few years is that people deal with grief differently. That's why we can never judge how people react to death of loved ones, beloved pets, other living creatures, and even life changes. Artists and creative people in particular sometimes have profound ways of honoring
www.yankodesign.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
"Those cracks and warps in the sound aren’t flaws, they’re features"
Studio One fans already know this.
Studio One fans already know this.
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
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I assumed this story would be about David and his football mates jumping around to 'Mr Brightside'. Turns out to be a completely different story altogether.
January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
I assumed this story would be about David and his football mates jumping around to 'Mr Brightside'. Turns out to be a completely different story altogether.
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A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
January 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
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Armed forces minister Al Carns says comments about NATO troops not serving in Afghanistan are ‘utterly ridiculous’
‘I served tours... many alongside my American colleagues, we shed blood sweat and tears together’
‘I served tours... many alongside my American colleagues, we shed blood sweat and tears together’
January 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Armed forces minister Al Carns says comments about NATO troops not serving in Afghanistan are ‘utterly ridiculous’
‘I served tours... many alongside my American colleagues, we shed blood sweat and tears together’
‘I served tours... many alongside my American colleagues, we shed blood sweat and tears together’
Coooool.
Amsterdam become's world's first capital city to ban meat advertising
- "It shows politicians are taking climate goals seriously," says Reint Jan Renes, at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
#climatecrisis
www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/g...
- "It shows politicians are taking climate goals seriously," says Reint Jan Renes, at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
#climatecrisis
www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/g...
Geen reclame meer voor cruises en hamburgers in Amsterdam: ‘Politiek neemt klimaatdoelen serieus’
In de openbare ruimte van Amsterdam gaat een verbod gelden op reclames voor vlees en producten waar fossiele brandstoffen in zitten. Daarmee volgt de hoofdstad het voorbeeld van diverse andere Nederla...
www.volkskrant.nl
January 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Coooool.
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This made me smile. I had a similar idea but lacked the technical ability to bring it to life. The Professionals theme fits nicely. Hshaha
I've recently joined @greenparty.org.uk and I think this is a great ad. But I couldn't resist the urge to add the theme from The Professionals.
January 23, 2026 at 9:19 AM
This made me smile. I had a similar idea but lacked the technical ability to bring it to life. The Professionals theme fits nicely. Hshaha
The @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk team who comceptualise and create these videos are so, so good at what they do. ALWAYS well worth watching. 💯 RECOMMEND.
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk team who comceptualise and create these videos are so, so good at what they do. ALWAYS well worth watching. 💯 RECOMMEND.
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Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
Big score! Well done, @wrongtom.bsky.social
I am ridiculously excited to announce my next guest on The Rough Guide To Rongorongoland is Suggs!
Tune into Soho Radio on Tuesday Jan 27th 4-6pm GMT to catch us chatting all things Madness and a whole lot more sohoradio.com
Tune into Soho Radio on Tuesday Jan 27th 4-6pm GMT to catch us chatting all things Madness and a whole lot more sohoradio.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Big score! Well done, @wrongtom.bsky.social
Sauron has invited Saruman to join Gondor’s ‘Board of Peace’, says Isengard.
January 19, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Sauron has invited Saruman to join Gondor’s ‘Board of Peace’, says Isengard.
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Never forget: never let anyone else forget either.
January 19, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Never forget: never let anyone else forget either.