Neil Hallam
@neilhallam.bsky.social
Life-long Derby County sufferer, but still smiling! Music nourishes.
100% this. But if you don't lay out your big story, and show how your policy actions fit into it, you'll never be able to convince the electorate that breaking your promises was worth it. And we've never had a big story from this Govt. It's just piecemeal policy after piecemeal policy.
Ultimately it comes down to what you're going to say at the next election.
Would you rather say "we broke our pledge but at least things are better" or "everything's still shit but at least we kept our pledge"?
Would you rather say "we broke our pledge but at least things are better" or "everything's still shit but at least we kept our pledge"?
Too much analysis was still treating breaking the tax pledge as “just another unpopular decision” rather than recognising consequence of breaking a promise which defined an election for the public. If is correct the govt won’t now break it they may have avoided a deeply scarring loss of public trust
November 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
100% this. But if you don't lay out your big story, and show how your policy actions fit into it, you'll never be able to convince the electorate that breaking your promises was worth it. And we've never had a big story from this Govt. It's just piecemeal policy after piecemeal policy.
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The really sad thing about the Epstein files is no-one seems to really care, except for what political impact it has.
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The really sad thing about the Epstein files is no-one seems to really care, except for what political impact it has.
One thing this Govt has consistently excelled at is being very bad at politics.
Useful summary of the plot that wasn’t yet, including the mad defence that no 10 ‘needed to show they knew’ what Streeting was supposedly up to. Even if true, why would you choose to show the nation your own colleagues think you’re toast? If you need to deliver a warning why not do it privately?
Why Labour MPs believe that No 10 has only weakened Keir Starmer and strengthened Wes Streeting. www.newstatesman.com/politics/mor...
November 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
One thing this Govt has consistently excelled at is being very bad at politics.
Not sure he got the level of recognition a voice like that deserves. RIP.
BBC News - Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65
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BBC News - Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65
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Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65
The star scored three top 10 hits between 1987 and 1989 before launching a career as a songwriter.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Not sure he got the level of recognition a voice like that deserves. RIP.
BBC News - Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65
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BBC News - Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65
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So, man who chose to declare his party's manifesto was a contract now declares it was "only ever aspirations". That's absolutely not what it said in the document.
Who's going to call Farage out over that?
Who's going to call Farage out over that?
November 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
So, man who chose to declare his party's manifesto was a contract now declares it was "only ever aspirations". That's absolutely not what it said in the document.
Who's going to call Farage out over that?
Who's going to call Farage out over that?
It's not about the medal, of course. But it is a nice medal this year. Better than my time, for sure 🙃
#Brewers10k
#Brewers10k
October 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
It's not about the medal, of course. But it is a nice medal this year. Better than my time, for sure 🙃
#Brewers10k
#Brewers10k
I predict A&E departments across England and Wales will be overwhelmed today by cases of spontaneous foaming at the mouth and swivelling eyes.
"There is no doubt that the impact of Brexit has been severe and long-lasting", Rachel Reeves tells Sky News, as she suggests that taxes will now have to go up as a result to "make sure the numbers add up".
October 15, 2025 at 7:23 AM
I predict A&E departments across England and Wales will be overwhelmed today by cases of spontaneous foaming at the mouth and swivelling eyes.
"Venezuela, you say...?" 🤔
That is some first class trolling. Hope they're ready for the tantrum.
#NobelPeacePrize
That is some first class trolling. Hope they're ready for the tantrum.
#NobelPeacePrize
October 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
"Venezuela, you say...?" 🤔
That is some first class trolling. Hope they're ready for the tantrum.
#NobelPeacePrize
That is some first class trolling. Hope they're ready for the tantrum.
#NobelPeacePrize
Show us the last 4 albums you listened to.
October 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Show us the last 4 albums you listened to.
At some point we'll see how far Trump is prepared to go to distract everyone from the Epstein files. Something tells me we haven't reached that point yet, but it is coming...
1. This is one of the most insane statements ever delivered by a presidential spokesperson in U.S. history. Totally disconnected from reality.
2. There is either going to be a civil war or abject Democratic surrender to autocracy. They are telling this you, to your face, in explicit terms.
2. There is either going to be a civil war or abject Democratic surrender to autocracy. They are telling this you, to your face, in explicit terms.
Leavitt: "President Trump will end the radical left's reign of terror in Portland once and for all. The president has directed Secretary Hegseth to provide all necessary troops to protect war-ravaged Portland."
October 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
At some point we'll see how far Trump is prepared to go to distract everyone from the Epstein files. Something tells me we haven't reached that point yet, but it is coming...
I rewatched "The Natural" for the first time in decades, just last week. Absolute hokum, just like I remembered, but Redford sold it just like he did everything he committed to.
R.I.P. Bob.
R.I.P. Bob.
September 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I rewatched "The Natural" for the first time in decades, just last week. Absolute hokum, just like I remembered, but Redford sold it just like he did everything he committed to.
R.I.P. Bob.
R.I.P. Bob.
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Channel 4 to mark Trump’s UK visit with ‘longest uninterrupted reel of untruths’
Channel 4 to mark Trump’s UK visit with ‘longest uninterrupted reel of untruths’
Broadcaster to dedicate Wednesday night schedule to unpicking US president’s false or misleading statements
More than 100 of Donald Trump’s inaccurate statements are to be dissected by Channel 4 to coincide with his state visit, in what it described as “the longest uninterrupted reel of untruths, falsehoods and distortions ever broadcast on television”.
The US president is expected to arrive in the UK on Tuesday night. He will enjoy a huge amount of special treatment as ministers attempt to preserve the special relationship, including a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle for Trump and his wife, Melania. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Channel 4 to mark Trump’s UK visit with ‘longest uninterrupted reel of untruths’
The famous BBC "Balance" making an appearance 🙄
July 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The famous BBC "Balance" making an appearance 🙄
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Well done @khalsir.bsky.social 👏
BBC News - Grave of footballer Jack Kirby who defied Hitler restored - BBC News
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BBC News - Grave of footballer Jack Kirby who defied Hitler restored - BBC News
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Grave of footballer Jack Kirby who defied Hitler restored
Historian Kal Singh Dhindsa raised £1,500 to restore the grave of John
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July 9, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Well done @khalsir.bsky.social 👏
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July 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
What a special little film The Ballad Of Wallis Island is. Definitely recommend seeing it at the cinema, the scale emphasises so much of the location and its atmosphere. Big screens aren't just for blockbusters!
📽️🎬
📽️🎬
June 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
What a special little film The Ballad Of Wallis Island is. Definitely recommend seeing it at the cinema, the scale emphasises so much of the location and its atmosphere. Big screens aren't just for blockbusters!
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R.I.P. Brian Wilson.
Has anyone captured in song the innocence of young love better than this?
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Has anyone captured in song the innocence of young love better than this?
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The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice
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June 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
R.I.P. Brian Wilson.
Has anyone captured in song the innocence of young love better than this?
youtu.be/5lP8BZcyoEQ?...
Has anyone captured in song the innocence of young love better than this?
youtu.be/5lP8BZcyoEQ?...
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Oooh, you mean it's OK to leave, realise it's a mistake, then rejoin? 😉
June 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Oooh, you mean it's OK to leave, realise it's a mistake, then rejoin? 😉
"And if we did have plans to attack you, we'd certainly tell you first."
June 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
"And if we did have plans to attack you, we'd certainly tell you first."
More trouble at t'mill.
BBC News - Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
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BBC News - Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
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June 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
More trouble at t'mill.
BBC News - Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
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BBC News - Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
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We just took out a third of Russia's nuclear-capable bomber fleet in one day.
Did you even say "thank you"? 🤭🤗
Did you even say "thank you"? 🤭🤗
June 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We just took out a third of Russia's nuclear-capable bomber fleet in one day.
Did you even say "thank you"? 🤭🤗
Did you even say "thank you"? 🤭🤗
Summer has officially arrived.
#homegrown
#homegrown
May 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Summer has officially arrived.
#homegrown
#homegrown
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We’re just normal orange juice
May 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
We’re just normal orange juice