Phil Ascough
@philascough.bsky.social
Media and PR consultant, journalist, occasional author. Big fan of sport, mainly Hull City. And music, mainly Steely Dan. And where I live, Hull and East Yorks.
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Private Eye offers up an excellently scornful commentary on the relentless polling. It’s become ridiculous and has oversimplified our politics to dangerous levels of stupid and irresponsible.
October 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Private Eye offers up an excellently scornful commentary on the relentless polling. It’s become ridiculous and has oversimplified our politics to dangerous levels of stupid and irresponsible.
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63% of people think net migration rose in the last 12 months
8% of people think it fell
Yet it fell by 400,000 in 2024 vs 2023
[It is falling further in 2025]
Public service broadcasters are doing a core part of their job on this topic badly if that 8% is not closer to 30% at least
8% of people think it fell
Yet it fell by 400,000 in 2024 vs 2023
[It is falling further in 2025]
Public service broadcasters are doing a core part of their job on this topic badly if that 8% is not closer to 30% at least
August 23, 2025 at 7:12 AM
63% of people think net migration rose in the last 12 months
8% of people think it fell
Yet it fell by 400,000 in 2024 vs 2023
[It is falling further in 2025]
Public service broadcasters are doing a core part of their job on this topic badly if that 8% is not closer to 30% at least
8% of people think it fell
Yet it fell by 400,000 in 2024 vs 2023
[It is falling further in 2025]
Public service broadcasters are doing a core part of their job on this topic badly if that 8% is not closer to 30% at least
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"Asylum seekers should not be allowed to work!"
"Asylum workers should not be subsidised at the public expense!"
- and loop.
"Asylum workers should not be subsidised at the public expense!"
- and loop.
August 21, 2025 at 7:03 AM
"Asylum seekers should not be allowed to work!"
"Asylum workers should not be subsidised at the public expense!"
- and loop.
"Asylum workers should not be subsidised at the public expense!"
- and loop.
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I particularly enjoyed the addition of the baby alligator!
August 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I particularly enjoyed the addition of the baby alligator!
Here’s one I prepared earlier. The sports “fan” racism on social media that won’t go away.
www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/...
www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/...
‘Time for big tech to get tough against online abuse’ — The Hull Story
York City away, early 1980s. The Tigers were defending a corner at the away end. It was open, pretty packed and tight to the touchline, making it easy for a person nearer the front to reach up and lob...
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July 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Here’s one I prepared earlier. The sports “fan” racism on social media that won’t go away.
www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/...
www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/...
In Hull and East Yorkshire today vote Ross or you’l get Reform. Simple as that.
The Trump effect would be the Farage effect. Swagger and prejudice that are isolating and ruinous.
The Brexit shitshow and America’s humiliation should be sounding very loud alarm bells. Not encouraging more stupidity. #localelections
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/366...
The Brexit shitshow and America’s humiliation should be sounding very loud alarm bells. Not encouraging more stupidity. #localelections
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/366...
May 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
In Hull and East Yorkshire today vote Ross or you’l get Reform. Simple as that.
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The Trump effect would be the Farage effect. Swagger and prejudice that are isolating and ruinous.
The Brexit shitshow and America’s humiliation should be sounding very loud alarm bells. Not encouraging more stupidity. #localelections
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/366...
The Brexit shitshow and America’s humiliation should be sounding very loud alarm bells. Not encouraging more stupidity. #localelections
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/366...
May 1, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The Trump effect would be the Farage effect. Swagger and prejudice that are isolating and ruinous.
The Brexit shitshow and America’s humiliation should be sounding very loud alarm bells. Not encouraging more stupidity. #localelections
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/366...
The Brexit shitshow and America’s humiliation should be sounding very loud alarm bells. Not encouraging more stupidity. #localelections
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/366...
I’m not telling people who to vote for but I’d certainly urge them to have faith in the candidates who turn up and face the public rather than run and hide behind a tarnished gold medal.
There have been so many different hustings as part of this election, all of them looking at a different issue, from climate, culture, business, young people or minority groups. A key part of the democratic process and I am pleased to have been able to have attended them all.
April 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I’m not telling people who to vote for but I’d certainly urge them to have faith in the candidates who turn up and face the public rather than run and hide behind a tarnished gold medal.
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Back from our Spring Break with a lot of catching up to do, here's a little musical tale for you...
Did ‘Homeward Bound’ Debut At The Blue Bell Inn?
‘I’m sitting in the railway station/ Got a ticket for my destination’ sang Paul Simon. The destination was Hull, so did he first play the song here asks @nickquantrill.bsky.social
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/6srdjynx
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‘I’m sitting in the railway station/ Got a ticket for my destination’ sang Paul Simon. The destination was Hull, so did he first play the song here asks @nickquantrill.bsky.social
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/6srdjynx
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Back from our Spring Break with a lot of catching up to do, here's a little musical tale for you...
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
Picking through some of the music on BBC and loving Piano Room. Travelling in time from newcomer Myles Smith all the way back to 10cc, who I saw at Sheffield City Hall 49 years ago this month. Weird.
February 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Picking through some of the music on BBC and loving Piano Room. Travelling in time from newcomer Myles Smith all the way back to 10cc, who I saw at Sheffield City Hall 49 years ago this month. Weird.
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The 2026 World Cup is gonna be interesting.
Host nations - USA, Canada & Mexico
Host nations - USA, Canada & Mexico
February 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The 2026 World Cup is gonna be interesting.
Host nations - USA, Canada & Mexico
Host nations - USA, Canada & Mexico
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It’s five years since Robbie Keane’s little lad decided to bin off mascot duty… and grab the glory instead.
The celebration lasts a full 17 seconds. Sensational stuff.
The celebration lasts a full 17 seconds. Sensational stuff.
January 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
It’s five years since Robbie Keane’s little lad decided to bin off mascot duty… and grab the glory instead.
The celebration lasts a full 17 seconds. Sensational stuff.
The celebration lasts a full 17 seconds. Sensational stuff.
Seen a few wonderful sunsets lately and here’s another one tonight.
December 30, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Seen a few wonderful sunsets lately and here’s another one tonight.
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Day 4279 of the Christmas Holidays. Bins are all full and yesterday I ate a croissant filled with Brie.
December 29, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Day 4279 of the Christmas Holidays. Bins are all full and yesterday I ate a croissant filled with Brie.
Our Amber’s first Christmas Eve in her very own house and she’s invited us round for tea. East Hull. Hence the red sky.
December 24, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Our Amber’s first Christmas Eve in her very own house and she’s invited us round for tea. East Hull. Hence the red sky.
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Labour spokesperson responds to Kemi Badenoch calling a flat tax rate an “attractive idea”:
December 16, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Labour spokesperson responds to Kemi Badenoch calling a flat tax rate an “attractive idea”:
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The rest of the UK calls on everyone who actually cares about democracy - and the economic recovery of this country - to demand our govt clears up the epic Brexit mess made by this lying piece of shit. And to never allow him and his brand of populist garbage anywhere near power again.
December 16, 2024 at 7:37 PM
The rest of the UK calls on everyone who actually cares about democracy - and the economic recovery of this country - to demand our govt clears up the epic Brexit mess made by this lying piece of shit. And to never allow him and his brand of populist garbage anywhere near power again.
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REMINDER! Order before weekend is out to guarantee Christmas arrival 🎅🏻
Something for the weekend.
Xmas shopping made very easy Boro fans! Have a wander around my online shop and start clicking! 😄
TWENTY FOUR, yes TWENTY FOUR prints to choose from. Perfect for any man cave, kids bedroom, bar or office wall!
Here we go and please share 🙏
graemebandeira.co.uk/shop/
Xmas shopping made very easy Boro fans! Have a wander around my online shop and start clicking! 😄
TWENTY FOUR, yes TWENTY FOUR prints to choose from. Perfect for any man cave, kids bedroom, bar or office wall!
Here we go and please share 🙏
graemebandeira.co.uk/shop/
December 14, 2024 at 11:10 AM
REMINDER! Order before weekend is out to guarantee Christmas arrival 🎅🏻
Well done to the Christmas lights crew in Cottingham. Another fantastic job.
December 10, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Well done to the Christmas lights crew in Cottingham. Another fantastic job.
We’ve got missiles can tear the world apart. Brutal.
Out today, the video for our new Red Guitars single 'Ho Ho Hum’. It's a gift, but please donate to either of refugee support organisations Breaking Barriers or Refugee Council using the links on the YouTube track description. Here’s to more peaceful times to come.
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Red Guitars 'Ho Ho Hum'
YouTube video by Red Guitars Band
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December 3, 2024 at 7:06 PM
We’ve got missiles can tear the world apart. Brutal.