Pete Blanchard
@peteblanchard.bsky.social
Proud father, hispanophile, history buff, once-competent bass player, ex-Fordie, pro-European.
Oh, and Janey Godley was right.
Oh, and Janey Godley was right.
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My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
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Reminded that as long ago as 1939 the UK passed the Cancer Act, which banned the advertising of claimed cures for cancer. I think we should be equally tough on anti-vaxxers.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
London measles outbreak: more than 60 children infected
Cases are spreading between children in Enfield as the virus exploits low MMR vaccination rates, medical experts say
www.thetimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Reminded that as long ago as 1939 the UK passed the Cancer Act, which banned the advertising of claimed cures for cancer. I think we should be equally tough on anti-vaxxers.
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To give you an idea of how deranged the UK has become about gender stuff, here's Enid Blyton - the absolute avatar of classic English conservatism and a huge fan of racist "gollywogs" - casually describing a gender non-conforming kid in the 1940s and having their friends be totally cool with it.
February 14, 2026 at 11:33 AM
To give you an idea of how deranged the UK has become about gender stuff, here's Enid Blyton - the absolute avatar of classic English conservatism and a huge fan of racist "gollywogs" - casually describing a gender non-conforming kid in the 1940s and having their friends be totally cool with it.
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I think we can expect howls of outrage from Russia that they are being criticised for generously allowing Navalny to have a pet frog whilst he was in captivity.
February 14, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I think we can expect howls of outrage from Russia that they are being criticised for generously allowing Navalny to have a pet frog whilst he was in captivity.
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Dystopian future in Boots with the SAFER POD S3 dominating the aisles.
Put down the cleanser. You have 10 seconds to comply. You have 5 seconds to comply.
Put down the cleanser. You have 10 seconds to comply. You have 5 seconds to comply.
February 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Dystopian future in Boots with the SAFER POD S3 dominating the aisles.
Put down the cleanser. You have 10 seconds to comply. You have 5 seconds to comply.
Put down the cleanser. You have 10 seconds to comply. You have 5 seconds to comply.
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It’s a national disgrace that children have been radicalised by hate on social media. Endless toxic maga filled hateful headlines on immigration. It’s shameful. There are even NAZI flags allowed on some platforms. The government needed to act a long time ago.
It’s a national disgrace that children have been radicalised by hate on social media. Endless toxic maga filled hateful headlines on immigration. It’s shameful. There are even NAZI flags allowed on some platforms. The government needed to act a long time ago.
Racism is soaring in British schools – is Nigel Farage to blame?
In an atmosphere of bigoted public rhetoric, racist incidents in schools are soaring. Chloe Combi talks to teachers and pupils about how racism is being normalised in British playgrounds, where taunts...
www.independent.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 9:52 AM
www.independent.co.uk/news/people/...
It’s a national disgrace that children have been radicalised by hate on social media. Endless toxic maga filled hateful headlines on immigration. It’s shameful. There are even NAZI flags allowed on some platforms. The government needed to act a long time ago.
It’s a national disgrace that children have been radicalised by hate on social media. Endless toxic maga filled hateful headlines on immigration. It’s shameful. There are even NAZI flags allowed on some platforms. The government needed to act a long time ago.
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Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
February 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
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May 2014, the Charles formerly known as Prince said privately that by invading Ukraine and occupying Crimea, Putin was doing "just about the same thing as Hitler"
Nigel Farage was outraged by this statement, saying it wasn't fair on the Russian President
huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/05/21/u...
Nigel Farage was outraged by this statement, saying it wasn't fair on the Russian President
huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/05/21/u...
March 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
May 2014, the Charles formerly known as Prince said privately that by invading Ukraine and occupying Crimea, Putin was doing "just about the same thing as Hitler"
Nigel Farage was outraged by this statement, saying it wasn't fair on the Russian President
huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/05/21/u...
Nigel Farage was outraged by this statement, saying it wasn't fair on the Russian President
huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/05/21/u...
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Roses are red
Morning has risen
Morning has risen
February 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Roses are red
Morning has risen
Morning has risen
Honestly, watch this miserable performance as Zadawi attempts to falsely portray London as some kind of hellhole.
Zadawi comes across as a man scared of his own shadow.
Pathetic.
Zadawi comes across as a man scared of his own shadow.
Pathetic.
Nadhim Zahawi thinks London is now unsafe, because the other day a tired-looking man walked past him during the morning rush hour.
February 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Honestly, watch this miserable performance as Zadawi attempts to falsely portray London as some kind of hellhole.
Zadawi comes across as a man scared of his own shadow.
Pathetic.
Zadawi comes across as a man scared of his own shadow.
Pathetic.
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I wish someone would just measure They Might Be Giants so we can get rid of all the uncertainty and move on.
February 13, 2026 at 12:54 PM
I wish someone would just measure They Might Be Giants so we can get rid of all the uncertainty and move on.
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Bill Hader doing an impression of Oliver Reed explaining the difference between acting on stage & acting on film.
Love how he cracks Paul Giamatti up.
Love how he cracks Paul Giamatti up.
December 29, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Bill Hader doing an impression of Oliver Reed explaining the difference between acting on stage & acting on film.
Love how he cracks Paul Giamatti up.
Love how he cracks Paul Giamatti up.
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The Today programme this morning interviewed Diana Furchgott-Roth, a senior staff member at the Heritage Foundation, about Trump's climate policies, during which she came out with the zinger: “a lot of people like it a bit warmer.”
How is it in the public interest to platform anti-science tripe?
How is it in the public interest to platform anti-science tripe?
February 13, 2026 at 9:20 AM
The Today programme this morning interviewed Diana Furchgott-Roth, a senior staff member at the Heritage Foundation, about Trump's climate policies, during which she came out with the zinger: “a lot of people like it a bit warmer.”
How is it in the public interest to platform anti-science tripe?
How is it in the public interest to platform anti-science tripe?
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IS LONDON AS DANGEROUS AS YOU THINK? Video made by @theeconomistnews.bsky.social and posted to Insta by @nitinsawhney.bsky.social All sources are cited on the relevant info frames.
February 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
IS LONDON AS DANGEROUS AS YOU THINK? Video made by @theeconomistnews.bsky.social and posted to Insta by @nitinsawhney.bsky.social All sources are cited on the relevant info frames.
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Just going to leave this here
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Just going to leave this here
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You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.
Breaking News: The Trump administration repealed the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being, meaning that the EPA can no longer regulate them. nyti.ms/4rSszQu
February 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.
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In a country with a bad president, be a Bad Bunny. [Cartoon by Matt Davies]
February 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
In a country with a bad president, be a Bad Bunny. [Cartoon by Matt Davies]
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Surgeon here. We don't look at your bits when you are in theatre, but we do look at fingernails and toenails. Some of you lot are filthy.
February 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Surgeon here. We don't look at your bits when you are in theatre, but we do look at fingernails and toenails. Some of you lot are filthy.
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Fuck the IOC.
Fuck Russia's genocidal government.
Fuck anybody who thought it was a good idea to let Russian athletes participate under the flimsy veil
Fuck Russia's genocidal government.
Fuck anybody who thought it was a good idea to let Russian athletes participate under the flimsy veil
Back to back headlines:
“Ukrainian Olympian Is Disqualified Over Helmet With Images of War Dead”
“Russia’s Time as a Sporting Pariah May Be Coming to an End”
What a world, what a friggin world
“Ukrainian Olympian Is Disqualified Over Helmet With Images of War Dead”
“Russia’s Time as a Sporting Pariah May Be Coming to an End”
What a world, what a friggin world
February 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Fuck the IOC.
Fuck Russia's genocidal government.
Fuck anybody who thought it was a good idea to let Russian athletes participate under the flimsy veil
Fuck Russia's genocidal government.
Fuck anybody who thought it was a good idea to let Russian athletes participate under the flimsy veil
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The phone calls on the James O'Brien show are making me cry. What have we become? What have we allowed the likes of that cunt Farage to turn us into? Please stop hating people because they're different.
February 12, 2026 at 11:46 AM
The phone calls on the James O'Brien show are making me cry. What have we become? What have we allowed the likes of that cunt Farage to turn us into? Please stop hating people because they're different.
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The kind of people who support Farage/Ratcliffe & echo his sentiments regarding immigration are really missing the point. Their supporters moan about tax whilst subsidising these bastards.
Immigrants do not drain our resources - not economically or culturally - they are net contributors to it.
Immigrants do not drain our resources - not economically or culturally - they are net contributors to it.
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The kind of people who support Farage/Ratcliffe & echo his sentiments regarding immigration are really missing the point. Their supporters moan about tax whilst subsidising these bastards.
Immigrants do not drain our resources - not economically or culturally - they are net contributors to it.
Immigrants do not drain our resources - not economically or culturally - they are net contributors to it.
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Matt is finding it really hard to get any work.
AI has had a devastating impact on his writing jobs. He’s had five clients let him down this year.
If you need the services of a great writer, have a look at his website
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
AI has had a devastating impact on his writing jobs. He’s had five clients let him down this year.
If you need the services of a great writer, have a look at his website
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Matt is finding it really hard to get any work.
AI has had a devastating impact on his writing jobs. He’s had five clients let him down this year.
If you need the services of a great writer, have a look at his website
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
AI has had a devastating impact on his writing jobs. He’s had five clients let him down this year.
If you need the services of a great writer, have a look at his website
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Tell me how this is wrong.
February 12, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Tell me how this is wrong.
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The stark contrast is set to raise a simple but incendiary question: who is truly paying for Britain?
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
February 12, 2026 at 8:19 AM
The stark contrast is set to raise a simple but incendiary question: who is truly paying for Britain?
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
Racist POS Ratcliffe, or people coming here from all over the world helping to build Britain? #UKNews
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just billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe throwing out some serious made-up numbers on TV
February 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
just billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe throwing out some serious made-up numbers on TV