MarkPink
@markpink.bsky.social
Digital /eCommerce strategy consultant based in London. Cyclist, petrolhead & coffee lover. Husband & father.
Brexit is a mistake.
Worried @saintsfc fan.
Brexit is a mistake.
Worried @saintsfc fan.
Blue light above Islington- apparently from a trade show at the Design Centre. Looks quite cool cutting through the clouds.
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Blue light above Islington- apparently from a trade show at the Design Centre. Looks quite cool cutting through the clouds.
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I wrote a long feature for @prospectmagazine.co.uk earlier this autumn about how the stats we rely on for our national debate are falling apart, and that basically no-one is doing anything much to address it.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/busine...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/busine...
November 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I wrote a long feature for @prospectmagazine.co.uk earlier this autumn about how the stats we rely on for our national debate are falling apart, and that basically no-one is doing anything much to address it.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/busine...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/busine...
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Watching Labour MPs take a wrecking ball to nature makes me so angry & so sad. Their action tonight voting down amendments to the #PlanningBill intended to protect wildlife & habitats from destruction is so reckless & so counterproductive. People didn’t vote Labour for this 👇
Housing secretary tells Labour MPs to vote down planning bill amendment
Amendment restricts protection for animals to allow faster house building
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Watching Labour MPs take a wrecking ball to nature makes me so angry & so sad. Their action tonight voting down amendments to the #PlanningBill intended to protect wildlife & habitats from destruction is so reckless & so counterproductive. People didn’t vote Labour for this 👇
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As families face rising bills, and extreme weather causes devastation around the world, oil and gas companies shouldn’t get a tax break. Tell Chancellor Rachel Reeves to not turn her back on climate and communities. Add your name; act.gp/3LrcnFI
Don’t scrap the Windfall Tax
act.gp
November 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
As families face rising bills, and extreme weather causes devastation around the world, oil and gas companies shouldn’t get a tax break. Tell Chancellor Rachel Reeves to not turn her back on climate and communities. Add your name; act.gp/3LrcnFI
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I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
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Cutting the insulation schemes that are one of the best ways to permanently reduce energy bills for low income families would be an eyewateringly daft & counterproductive way of seeking to reduce energy bills, as well as driving up emissions & leading to mass job cuts in the insulation sector 🙄
Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Cutting the insulation schemes that are one of the best ways to permanently reduce energy bills for low income families would be an eyewateringly daft & counterproductive way of seeking to reduce energy bills, as well as driving up emissions & leading to mass job cuts in the insulation sector 🙄
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Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
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Nearly there!
We need around 50 signatures to push my petition calling for transparency and a review of deregulated free zones to 10,000.
Please sign and share across your social media platforms.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
We need around 50 signatures to push my petition calling for transparency and a review of deregulated free zones to 10,000.
Please sign and share across your social media platforms.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Nearly there!
We need around 50 signatures to push my petition calling for transparency and a review of deregulated free zones to 10,000.
Please sign and share across your social media platforms.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
We need around 50 signatures to push my petition calling for transparency and a review of deregulated free zones to 10,000.
Please sign and share across your social media platforms.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
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My latest article on Substack explores Starmer's rebranding of Jacob Rees-Moggs post-Brexit REUL Bill. Starmer's government has gone even further than Mogg did.
No one voted for this. The UK is being privatised.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
No one voted for this. The UK is being privatised.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
The Deregulation Conspiracy: How Labour Quietly Continues the Tory Brexit Agenda
While you were looking elsewhere, Labour embraced Jacob Rees-Mogg’s deregulatory vision
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
My latest article on Substack explores Starmer's rebranding of Jacob Rees-Moggs post-Brexit REUL Bill. Starmer's government has gone even further than Mogg did.
No one voted for this. The UK is being privatised.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
No one voted for this. The UK is being privatised.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
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I doubt very much that anyone criticising the motability scheme has any real idea at how difficult the process to get that benefit is.
Society needs to tackle the issues much much earlier before it gets to the point where someone needs a caring this way.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Society needs to tackle the issues much much earlier before it gets to the point where someone needs a caring this way.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
One in five new cars are bought through Motability – has it gone too far?
Motability is now the largest fleet car operator in Europe and costs the taxpayer £2.8bn. Peter Stanford’s mother benefited from the tax-break scheme in the 1980s and it changed her life – but, he ask...
www.independent.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I doubt very much that anyone criticising the motability scheme has any real idea at how difficult the process to get that benefit is.
Society needs to tackle the issues much much earlier before it gets to the point where someone needs a caring this way.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Society needs to tackle the issues much much earlier before it gets to the point where someone needs a caring this way.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Reminder that you cannot get a Motability Car for ADHD or Mild Depression or any of the other crap Kemi Badenoch claims.
You must be able to claim for Highest levels of Mobility payments.
You must be able to claim for Highest levels of Mobility payments.
October 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Reminder that you cannot get a Motability Car for ADHD or Mild Depression or any of the other crap Kemi Badenoch claims.
You must be able to claim for Highest levels of Mobility payments.
You must be able to claim for Highest levels of Mobility payments.
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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Just sickening
Starmer has not a word to say about the 10-year old killed 3 days ago by Israeli troops while playing football in the west bank
But is 'deeply saddened' by the banning of Israeli football hooligans
WTF?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Starmer has not a word to say about the 10-year old killed 3 days ago by Israeli troops while playing football in the west bank
But is 'deeply saddened' by the banning of Israeli football hooligans
WTF?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
UK government ‘deeply saddened’ as Maccabi Tel Aviv decline any Aston Villa tickets
The Israeli side’s fans have been blocked from attending, with the club saying in a statement: ‘The wellbeing and safety of our fans is paramount’
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Just sickening
Starmer has not a word to say about the 10-year old killed 3 days ago by Israeli troops while playing football in the west bank
But is 'deeply saddened' by the banning of Israeli football hooligans
WTF?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Starmer has not a word to say about the 10-year old killed 3 days ago by Israeli troops while playing football in the west bank
But is 'deeply saddened' by the banning of Israeli football hooligans
WTF?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Spooks on the BBC: “We have to climb onto the roof, through a skylight and plug this thumb drive into the Chinese server.”
Spooks on Chinese TV: “We’ve just bought the British data centre. Job done.”
Spooks on Chinese TV: “We’ve just bought the British data centre. Job done.”
October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Spooks on the BBC: “We have to climb onto the roof, through a skylight and plug this thumb drive into the Chinese server.”
Spooks on Chinese TV: “We’ve just bought the British data centre. Job done.”
Spooks on Chinese TV: “We’ve just bought the British data centre. Job done.”
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"point out that North Sea oil doesn’t cut UK energy bills, and suddenly you’re censored"
This dismal government refuses to hear the truth as it prepares the way to give the green light to new oil and gas fields
Despicable and complete madness
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This dismal government refuses to hear the truth as it prepares the way to give the green light to new oil and gas fields
Despicable and complete madness
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Academic axed from Labour conference panel for criticising energy policy
Sustainability expert was told panellists discussing North Sea oil and gas were meant to ‘agree entirely’ with each other
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
"point out that North Sea oil doesn’t cut UK energy bills, and suddenly you’re censored"
This dismal government refuses to hear the truth as it prepares the way to give the green light to new oil and gas fields
Despicable and complete madness
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This dismal government refuses to hear the truth as it prepares the way to give the green light to new oil and gas fields
Despicable and complete madness
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
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My friend Sascha is a professional musician and he's lost a viola bow on the way to Heathrow. Please signal boost to help him get it back.
October 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My friend Sascha is a professional musician and he's lost a viola bow on the way to Heathrow. Please signal boost to help him get it back.
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THis should be a public information film but our quisling government is more concerned about persuading smokers to nin their butts. Say everything about this craven compromised and VERY transformed Labour party
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptfm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptfm...
October 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
THis should be a public information film but our quisling government is more concerned about persuading smokers to nin their butts. Say everything about this craven compromised and VERY transformed Labour party
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptfm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptfm...
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Yet another climate-wrecking decision from a Government intent on the pursuit of growth at all costs - but the only things that will grow as a result of this disastrous decision are pollution, noise, and climate chaos
Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary
There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Yet another climate-wrecking decision from a Government intent on the pursuit of growth at all costs - but the only things that will grow as a result of this disastrous decision are pollution, noise, and climate chaos
The full 9½ minutes.
Only 6Music would do this.
Only 6Music would do this.
BBC Radio 6 Music
Huw Stephens
Now Playing
Bauhaus
Bela Lugosi's Dead
Huw Stephens
Now Playing
Bauhaus
Bela Lugosi's Dead
September 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The full 9½ minutes.
Only 6Music would do this.
Only 6Music would do this.
Goodbye Virginmedia after 25 years.
Started with Telewest ISDN connection in 2000.
Not before time. Customer Experience has been terrible for at least 6 years.
Their KPIs are financial not customer based so they don’t remedy issues or answer calls or refund when things go awry.
Started with Telewest ISDN connection in 2000.
Not before time. Customer Experience has been terrible for at least 6 years.
Their KPIs are financial not customer based so they don’t remedy issues or answer calls or refund when things go awry.
September 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Goodbye Virginmedia after 25 years.
Started with Telewest ISDN connection in 2000.
Not before time. Customer Experience has been terrible for at least 6 years.
Their KPIs are financial not customer based so they don’t remedy issues or answer calls or refund when things go awry.
Started with Telewest ISDN connection in 2000.
Not before time. Customer Experience has been terrible for at least 6 years.
Their KPIs are financial not customer based so they don’t remedy issues or answer calls or refund when things go awry.
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London’s South Bank this evening
September 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
London’s South Bank this evening