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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If we were only able to transport these "nostalgic UK residents" back 50 years, just for a day, they'd soon be screeching about their clothes being itchy and there being nothing to watch on TV and their butter not being spreadable and there being no online forums on which unload their fury
Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
If we were only able to transport these "nostalgic UK residents" back 50 years, just for a day, they'd soon be screeching about their clothes being itchy and there being nothing to watch on TV and their butter not being spreadable and there being no online forums on which unload their fury
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It’s interesting how the media are ignoring one of the biggest political scandals of our time?
How much did Nigel Farage know about the payments made by the Kremlin to his colleague, Nathan Gill?
How much did Nigel Farage know about the payments made by the Kremlin to his colleague, Nathan Gill?
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
It’s interesting how the media are ignoring one of the biggest political scandals of our time?
How much did Nigel Farage know about the payments made by the Kremlin to his colleague, Nathan Gill?
How much did Nigel Farage know about the payments made by the Kremlin to his colleague, Nathan Gill?
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There are now just 6 of my single 2026 botanical calendars left & 5 of my tiny posy calendars in this print run, both designed using recent research to improve mental heath by looking at the photos.
Last chance to order is 19th November🌿:
Last chance to order is 19th November🌿:
There are still a few of my '26 calendars left in this final printrun.I create each of my 📷s using recent research into the beneficial effects on the brain of looking at plants & items arranged neatly.
Each calendar's 12 high quality frameable prints-make smashing gifts:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
Each calendar's 12 high quality frameable prints-make smashing gifts:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
There are now just 6 of my single 2026 botanical calendars left & 5 of my tiny posy calendars in this print run, both designed using recent research to improve mental heath by looking at the photos.
Last chance to order is 19th November🌿:
Last chance to order is 19th November🌿:
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'The war is over' said Trump, about Oct 10 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Since then, at least 1500 more buildings have been destroyed by the IDF in Gaza www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israel has destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza since ceasefire
Entire neighbourhoods controlled by Israel have been levelled in less than a month, satellite images show.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
'The war is over' said Trump, about Oct 10 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Since then, at least 1500 more buildings have been destroyed by the IDF in Gaza www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It's NOT about who won! It's about remembering the dead, both military and civilian and, for many of us it's about those on both sides.
Trump disgusts me.
All over the UK, this is the way we remember them, large and small scale.
Trump disgusts me.
All over the UK, this is the way we remember them, large and small scale.
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It's NOT about who won! It's about remembering the dead, both military and civilian and, for many of us it's about those on both sides.
Trump disgusts me.
All over the UK, this is the way we remember them, large and small scale.
Trump disgusts me.
All over the UK, this is the way we remember them, large and small scale.
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The Mail has a long & inglorious history of supporting the ultra right. It is owned by a man who doesn't even live in the UK whilst Dacre has used the paper to promote his own vile views for years. And anyone who expects putative PM Farage to do anything in the interests of the UK is an utter fool.
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The Mail has a long & inglorious history of supporting the ultra right. It is owned by a man who doesn't even live in the UK whilst Dacre has used the paper to promote his own vile views for years. And anyone who expects putative PM Farage to do anything in the interests of the UK is an utter fool.
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Going to put this on front of you again. The news moves on, but the problems faced by those living in Jamaica are still there.
I know many of you will already have done something to help the people of Jamaica, but if you felt like helping a specific family, this is the GoFundMe set up by my son’s girlfriend for her relatives, who find themselves in dire straits. Every bit helps, shares appreciated. gofund.me/9b5b74984
Donate to Hurricane Melissa: Please help support our family in Jamaica, organized by Taylor Mitchell
Hello everyone,
Many of you have heard about Hurricane Melis… Taylor Mitchell needs your support for Hurricane Melissa: Please help support our family in Jamaica
gofund.me
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Going to put this on front of you again. The news moves on, but the problems faced by those living in Jamaica are still there.
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Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
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The BBC employ roughly twice as many people as the UK fishing industry. You'd think people would question Farage's patriotism and intentions wanting it shut down.
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The BBC employ roughly twice as many people as the UK fishing industry. You'd think people would question Farage's patriotism and intentions wanting it shut down.
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The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
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Our government are asleep at the wheel on #COVID. We need vaccines or all face heart damage, Do wake up! www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica...
Regular Covid vaccinations needed to reduce cardiac risks
Regular Covid vaccinations are needed to reduce associated cardiac risks, experts at the European Cardiology Society have concluded.
www.pulsetoday.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Our government are asleep at the wheel on #COVID. We need vaccines or all face heart damage, Do wake up! www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica...
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bring back maligning racism as the mark of a stupid person. prejudice is the mark of an idiot. if you believe that shit i bet you also don’t wipe your ass
November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
bring back maligning racism as the mark of a stupid person. prejudice is the mark of an idiot. if you believe that shit i bet you also don’t wipe your ass
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only in the small print of this article do they make clear that the pensioners paying an extra £2,500 of tax would have to have
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
only in the small print of this article do they make clear that the pensioners paying an extra £2,500 of tax would have to have
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
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Unfortunately X is currently showing infinite tolerance for unlawful racist harassment and abuse using the racial slur "paki"
If this government wants to talk about fighting racism of the 70s + 80s, it should get the regulators to enforce the laws of our country re X asap
bsky.app/profile/sund...
If this government wants to talk about fighting racism of the 70s + 80s, it should get the regulators to enforce the laws of our country re X asap
bsky.app/profile/sund...
Tweeting at Zia Yusuf "your a stinky p___ and you should fuck off back to p__land with your rapey relatives" is something that the X reporting system is happy to endorse.
Scoreboard for p-word abuse
Green light: 28 (97%)
Sanction/not removed: 0
Post deleted: 1* (3%)
User suspended: 1*
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Scoreboard for p-word abuse
Green light: 28 (97%)
Sanction/not removed: 0
Post deleted: 1* (3%)
User suspended: 1*
(* same)
November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Unfortunately X is currently showing infinite tolerance for unlawful racist harassment and abuse using the racial slur "paki"
If this government wants to talk about fighting racism of the 70s + 80s, it should get the regulators to enforce the laws of our country re X asap
bsky.app/profile/sund...
If this government wants to talk about fighting racism of the 70s + 80s, it should get the regulators to enforce the laws of our country re X asap
bsky.app/profile/sund...
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We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
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More Spain-bashing from the FT. A judge has led the Valencia disaster probe from day one (dozens have testified under oath, more will follow), and charges are coming. Meanwhile, who's been held accountable for Grenfell, eight years on? archive.ph/V9fyP
November 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
More Spain-bashing from the FT. A judge has led the Valencia disaster probe from day one (dozens have testified under oath, more will follow), and charges are coming. Meanwhile, who's been held accountable for Grenfell, eight years on? archive.ph/V9fyP
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Wrote about this slow, miserable drift away from modern languages for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social last year.
This week's curriculum review won't help either.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/losing-the-p...
This week's curriculum review won't help either.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/losing-the-p...
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Wrote about this slow, miserable drift away from modern languages for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social last year.
This week's curriculum review won't help either.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/losing-the-p...
This week's curriculum review won't help either.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/losing-the-p...
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
Just got back from seeing a GP.
I'm aware of the massive issues with a lot of GP surgeries.
I just thank my lucky stars I'm on the books of a rather bloody good surgery.
I'm aware of the massive issues with a lot of GP surgeries.
I just thank my lucky stars I'm on the books of a rather bloody good surgery.
November 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Just got back from seeing a GP.
I'm aware of the massive issues with a lot of GP surgeries.
I just thank my lucky stars I'm on the books of a rather bloody good surgery.
I'm aware of the massive issues with a lot of GP surgeries.
I just thank my lucky stars I'm on the books of a rather bloody good surgery.