Ian H 💚🇬🇧🏳️🌈🇪🇺
@muchechops.bsky.social
LGBTQIA+🚹he/him/his: Green 💚, socialist 🖖, actor 🎭, writer ✍️, modeller 🖌️, Boo-servant 🐶 #HumanRights ⚖️ #TransRights ⚧️🏳️⚧️ #EUROPE4EVER🇪🇺
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i'm back #model-making & #painting after #EMDR for #PTSD
#modding 2nd-hand #Character-Options #Dr-Who toys to make new & classic #figures
#Rigsy #maid-Clara #Charles-Dickens #mdme-Vastra
#miniature-painting #painting-miniatures #1:12-scale #portfolio #scifi #fandom #wip #sculpting #hobbying
#modding 2nd-hand #Character-Options #Dr-Who toys to make new & classic #figures
#Rigsy #maid-Clara #Charles-Dickens #mdme-Vastra
#miniature-painting #painting-miniatures #1:12-scale #portfolio #scifi #fandom #wip #sculpting #hobbying
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Save the date
I will be exhibiting #brixtonlibrary LGBTQ+ #zinefair next Saturday selling one of a kind #zines #speedobadges #illustrations and doing five minutes life portraits.
You don't want to miss out
#zinemaker #zinester #zinefest
I will be exhibiting #brixtonlibrary LGBTQ+ #zinefair next Saturday selling one of a kind #zines #speedobadges #illustrations and doing five minutes life portraits.
You don't want to miss out
#zinemaker #zinester #zinefest
February 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Save the date
I will be exhibiting #brixtonlibrary LGBTQ+ #zinefair next Saturday selling one of a kind #zines #speedobadges #illustrations and doing five minutes life portraits.
You don't want to miss out
#zinemaker #zinester #zinefest
I will be exhibiting #brixtonlibrary LGBTQ+ #zinefair next Saturday selling one of a kind #zines #speedobadges #illustrations and doing five minutes life portraits.
You don't want to miss out
#zinemaker #zinester #zinefest
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Brixton Library's LGBTQ+ zine fair is on this Saturday! Details on the LGBTQ+ History Month website lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/events/brixt...
Brixton Library LGBTQ+ Zine Fair - LGBT+ History Month
A day of fanzines, perzines, self publishing and arts from LGBTQIA+ zinesters, distros, publishers and artists. Over 20 stalls over two floors and tables of communal zines too. An annual event. Free e...
lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Brixton Library's LGBTQ+ zine fair is on this Saturday! Details on the LGBTQ+ History Month website lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/events/brixt...
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I'll be tabling at Brixton Zine LGBTQ+ Fair at the Brixton Library next Saturday 21st of February, as part of LGBTQ+ History Months events! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
📆 Sat 21st of February
⏰ 12-4.30pm
📍Brixton Library, London SW2 1JQ
Thanks @colettet.bsky.social for organising!
See you there! Support human artists!
📆 Sat 21st of February
⏰ 12-4.30pm
📍Brixton Library, London SW2 1JQ
Thanks @colettet.bsky.social for organising!
See you there! Support human artists!
February 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I'll be tabling at Brixton Zine LGBTQ+ Fair at the Brixton Library next Saturday 21st of February, as part of LGBTQ+ History Months events! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
📆 Sat 21st of February
⏰ 12-4.30pm
📍Brixton Library, London SW2 1JQ
Thanks @colettet.bsky.social for organising!
See you there! Support human artists!
📆 Sat 21st of February
⏰ 12-4.30pm
📍Brixton Library, London SW2 1JQ
Thanks @colettet.bsky.social for organising!
See you there! Support human artists!
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Techno - ghouls. If this doesn't get regulated we are in for some major league trauma.
Meta has patented AI that can run a dead person's account, continuing to post and chat on their behalf
It can message and video call by replicating a user's online behavior using their past data
It can message and video call by replicating a user's online behavior using their past data
February 17, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Techno - ghouls. If this doesn't get regulated we are in for some major league trauma.
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This is probably one of the most important pieces I have ever written. Robert Lowe MP is proposing the forced expulsion of millions of people from the UK. Full-on fascism is being put before people. We have to decide. Do we want a politics of care, or of hate? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/02...
Robert Lowe’s challenge is real: Do we want a politics of care, or of hate?
A commentator here drew my attention last night to a new policy paper from the Restore Britain group that has been launched by former Reform MP Robert Lowe, who now sits as an independent MP for Great...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
February 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
This is probably one of the most important pieces I have ever written. Robert Lowe MP is proposing the forced expulsion of millions of people from the UK. Full-on fascism is being put before people. We have to decide. Do we want a politics of care, or of hate? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/02...
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Cambridge University paid for my private diagnosis because waiting lists were so long and it was impacting my studies. It was rigorous, I had to bring in my childhood school reports. I had way more symptoms than needed for diagnosis. Now, despite this, I can't get medication because of shared care.
Henry Shelford, chief executive of charity ADHD UK: it is "hateful and cruel how badly the overall NHS treats people with ADHD”.
ADHD patients stripped of NHS prescriptions under crackdown
GP practices are increasingly withdrawing from shared-care agreements with patients diagnosed by private clinics
giftarticle.ft.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Cambridge University paid for my private diagnosis because waiting lists were so long and it was impacting my studies. It was rigorous, I had to bring in my childhood school reports. I had way more symptoms than needed for diagnosis. Now, despite this, I can't get medication because of shared care.
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If you want to know why I’ve been fighting so hard to get people to buy Opus, to read it, to review it, and even to write it in for the Locus Awards, this is a big reason why
Lucy’s character in Opus was written after a late night talk with @eveyjacob.bsky.social where she challenged me to write a character that was cathartic and what I wanted to see in someone I loved. What I have told almost no one is that I wrote Lucy as a version of me I could love. Before I was out.
Confession time…
Promote your story by confessing something about writing it!
Or make your characters admit something embarrassing!
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingQ #Writers
Promote your story by confessing something about writing it!
Or make your characters admit something embarrassing!
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingQ #Writers
February 17, 2026 at 4:59 AM
If you want to know why I’ve been fighting so hard to get people to buy Opus, to read it, to review it, and even to write it in for the Locus Awards, this is a big reason why
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I understand why Britons want to annul Brexit rather than make the case for Europe.
Making the case is hard. Like they did in Poland and Spain and Ireland.
Like they did at Maidan and are doing in the trenches of the Donbas and the streets of Tbilissi today.
And like they did in the UK in '75
Making the case is hard. Like they did in Poland and Spain and Ireland.
Like they did at Maidan and are doing in the trenches of the Donbas and the streets of Tbilissi today.
And like they did in the UK in '75
February 16, 2026 at 7:58 AM
I understand why Britons want to annul Brexit rather than make the case for Europe.
Making the case is hard. Like they did in Poland and Spain and Ireland.
Like they did at Maidan and are doing in the trenches of the Donbas and the streets of Tbilissi today.
And like they did in the UK in '75
Making the case is hard. Like they did in Poland and Spain and Ireland.
Like they did at Maidan and are doing in the trenches of the Donbas and the streets of Tbilissi today.
And like they did in the UK in '75
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i've had enough of things becoming worse. it's time for unshitification
February 17, 2026 at 8:58 AM
i've had enough of things becoming worse. it's time for unshitification
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Palestine Action demonstrators in limbo after High Court ruling
People accused of supporting Palestine Action will not face trial while the UK government challenges a High Court ruling that its ban on the group was unlawfuland “disproportionate”.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026...
People accused of supporting Palestine Action will not face trial while the UK government challenges a High Court ruling that its ban on the group was unlawfuland “disproportionate”.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026...
Palestine Action demonstrators in limbo after High Court ruling | The National
Cases on hold for people arrested over alleged support of banned protest group
www.thenationalnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Palestine Action demonstrators in limbo after High Court ruling
People accused of supporting Palestine Action will not face trial while the UK government challenges a High Court ruling that its ban on the group was unlawfuland “disproportionate”.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026...
People accused of supporting Palestine Action will not face trial while the UK government challenges a High Court ruling that its ban on the group was unlawfuland “disproportionate”.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026...
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So long, Single Trade Window, we barely knew you
UK quietly shelves £110mn frictionless post-Brexit trade border project - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
UK quietly shelves £110mn frictionless post-Brexit trade border project - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
UK quietly shelves £110mn frictionless post-Brexit trade border project
Halt to programme that had used Deloitte and IBM as contractors draws criticism from experts
giftarticle.ft.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:16 AM
So long, Single Trade Window, we barely knew you
UK quietly shelves £110mn frictionless post-Brexit trade border project - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
UK quietly shelves £110mn frictionless post-Brexit trade border project - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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Universities face:
*Teachers pension scheme cost increases
*National Insurance rises
*International student levy
*Soaring library costs
*Brutally high energy charges
*Potential 'free speech' fines
*Covid class action
There's nowhere to turn really.
*Teachers pension scheme cost increases
*National Insurance rises
*International student levy
*Soaring library costs
*Brutally high energy charges
*Potential 'free speech' fines
*Covid class action
There's nowhere to turn really.
February 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Universities face:
*Teachers pension scheme cost increases
*National Insurance rises
*International student levy
*Soaring library costs
*Brutally high energy charges
*Potential 'free speech' fines
*Covid class action
There's nowhere to turn really.
*Teachers pension scheme cost increases
*National Insurance rises
*International student levy
*Soaring library costs
*Brutally high energy charges
*Potential 'free speech' fines
*Covid class action
There's nowhere to turn really.
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Still way, way too high!
As the critical Gorton & Denton by election draws near, Claire Jones discusses a potential new 'Farage vs Polanski duopoly -
"Polanski will need to make the Reform curious think beyond their admiration for ‘9 jobs Nige’ westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/far...
As the critical Gorton & Denton by election draws near, Claire Jones discusses a potential new 'Farage vs Polanski duopoly -
"Polanski will need to make the Reform curious think beyond their admiration for ‘9 jobs Nige’ westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/far...
Farage vs Polanski: the new duopoly?
The centre is giving way. Britain’s new fight could be a radical populist duel: Farage’s rage machine vs Polanski’s social justice crusade
westenglandbylines.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Still way, way too high!
As the critical Gorton & Denton by election draws near, Claire Jones discusses a potential new 'Farage vs Polanski duopoly -
"Polanski will need to make the Reform curious think beyond their admiration for ‘9 jobs Nige’ westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/far...
As the critical Gorton & Denton by election draws near, Claire Jones discusses a potential new 'Farage vs Polanski duopoly -
"Polanski will need to make the Reform curious think beyond their admiration for ‘9 jobs Nige’ westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/far...
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Reform's polling is ~the lowest its been since last year's local elections
February 17, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Reform's polling is ~the lowest its been since last year's local elections
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📘Pre-order the 2026-2027 Disability Rights Handbook NOW!
We have spent over 50 years providing in-depth, comprehensive guidance on the everchanging benefits system - everything you need to make a claim!
Pre-order before Feb 24th to get 5% off 👇
shop.disabilityrightsuk.org/products/dis...
We have spent over 50 years providing in-depth, comprehensive guidance on the everchanging benefits system - everything you need to make a claim!
Pre-order before Feb 24th to get 5% off 👇
shop.disabilityrightsuk.org/products/dis...
February 17, 2026 at 8:59 AM
📘Pre-order the 2026-2027 Disability Rights Handbook NOW!
We have spent over 50 years providing in-depth, comprehensive guidance on the everchanging benefits system - everything you need to make a claim!
Pre-order before Feb 24th to get 5% off 👇
shop.disabilityrightsuk.org/products/dis...
We have spent over 50 years providing in-depth, comprehensive guidance on the everchanging benefits system - everything you need to make a claim!
Pre-order before Feb 24th to get 5% off 👇
shop.disabilityrightsuk.org/products/dis...
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A central figure in our government. Shameful shit.
February 17, 2026 at 5:28 AM
A central figure in our government. Shameful shit.
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‘Major leak at Highland nuclear site triggers hunt for mystery bunkers’ reminds us that spikes in childhood leukaemia, breast cancer, thyroid cancer and all cancers around nuclear facilities have been confirmed by German and other independent researchers talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/15/m...
‘Major leak at Highland nuclear site triggers hunt for mystery bunkers’ reminds us that spikes in childhood leukaemia, breast cancer, thyroid cancer and all cancers around nuclear facilities have been...
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at: on the above. The National’s report today with the above headline, reminds me. Of what? Increased child leukaemia Increased breast cancer Increased thyr…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
‘Major leak at Highland nuclear site triggers hunt for mystery bunkers’ reminds us that spikes in childhood leukaemia, breast cancer, thyroid cancer and all cancers around nuclear facilities have been confirmed by German and other independent researchers talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/15/m...
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www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
A totally dreadful woman with no values, no principles and no decency: the epitome of an extreme royal grifter.
A totally dreadful woman with no values, no principles and no decency: the epitome of an extreme royal grifter.
Six Sarah Ferguson-linked companies to close after Epstein revelations
Messages from ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to sex offender, sent after his conviction, came to light last month
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:13 AM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
A totally dreadful woman with no values, no principles and no decency: the epitome of an extreme royal grifter.
A totally dreadful woman with no values, no principles and no decency: the epitome of an extreme royal grifter.
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@lgbthm.bsky.social Day 17, Florence Nightingale trained nurses during the Crimean War and became iconic for making rounds of wounded soldiers at night. She may have been a lesbian and wrote ‘No woman has excited passions among women more than I have’ @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social #LGBTHM
February 17, 2026 at 7:25 AM
@lgbthm.bsky.social Day 17, Florence Nightingale trained nurses during the Crimean War and became iconic for making rounds of wounded soldiers at night. She may have been a lesbian and wrote ‘No woman has excited passions among women more than I have’ @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social #LGBTHM
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Metallurgist Constance Tipper was born #OTD in 1894.
Her groundbreaking work on the brittle fracture of metals saved countless lives during #WWII & laid foundational principles for modern fracture mechanics. First female FT faculty member at Cambridge Dept of Engineering (1949). #WomenInSTEM (1/2)
Her groundbreaking work on the brittle fracture of metals saved countless lives during #WWII & laid foundational principles for modern fracture mechanics. First female FT faculty member at Cambridge Dept of Engineering (1949). #WomenInSTEM (1/2)
February 16, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Metallurgist Constance Tipper was born #OTD in 1894.
Her groundbreaking work on the brittle fracture of metals saved countless lives during #WWII & laid foundational principles for modern fracture mechanics. First female FT faculty member at Cambridge Dept of Engineering (1949). #WomenInSTEM (1/2)
Her groundbreaking work on the brittle fracture of metals saved countless lives during #WWII & laid foundational principles for modern fracture mechanics. First female FT faculty member at Cambridge Dept of Engineering (1949). #WomenInSTEM (1/2)
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Mahood Lake - Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia 🇨🇦
#nature #lake #clouds #blueskyartshow #calm #camp #bcparks #panorama #hike #ramp #outdoors #travel #pano #scape #explorebc #tranquility #Stunday #wellsgray #britishcolumbia #naturephotography #explorecanada #landscapephotography #canada
#nature #lake #clouds #blueskyartshow #calm #camp #bcparks #panorama #hike #ramp #outdoors #travel #pano #scape #explorebc #tranquility #Stunday #wellsgray #britishcolumbia #naturephotography #explorecanada #landscapephotography #canada
February 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Mahood Lake - Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia 🇨🇦
#nature #lake #clouds #blueskyartshow #calm #camp #bcparks #panorama #hike #ramp #outdoors #travel #pano #scape #explorebc #tranquility #Stunday #wellsgray #britishcolumbia #naturephotography #explorecanada #landscapephotography #canada
#nature #lake #clouds #blueskyartshow #calm #camp #bcparks #panorama #hike #ramp #outdoors #travel #pano #scape #explorebc #tranquility #Stunday #wellsgray #britishcolumbia #naturephotography #explorecanada #landscapephotography #canada
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Another blow for the ascientific disaster that is the Cass Review: "It is profoundly misguided to cast health care based on low-certainty evidence as bad care or as care driven by ideology, and low-certainty evidence as bad science."
Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown
The godfather of evidence-based medicine on rejecting anti-trans "misuse" of his work.
www.motherjones.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Another blow for the ascientific disaster that is the Cass Review: "It is profoundly misguided to cast health care based on low-certainty evidence as bad care or as care driven by ideology, and low-certainty evidence as bad science."