Philip Taylor
@philipjtaylor.bsky.social
Commercial and Agricultural Property Solicitor. Companion of John Ruskin's Guild of St George.
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This is how CBS Evening News depicted data showing that less than 14% of ICE arrests involved those accused or convicted of violent crimes, and less than 2% had homicide or sexual assault charges or convictions.
February 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
This is how CBS Evening News depicted data showing that less than 14% of ICE arrests involved those accused or convicted of violent crimes, and less than 2% had homicide or sexual assault charges or convictions.
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In a critical loss for the DOJ, a federal grand jury on Tuesday refused to indict Democratic lawmakers who made a video reminding members of the military and intelligence community that they can refuse to carry out illegal orders.
"The tide Is turning": Democratic military vets respond to Trump's failure to indict them
Six members of Congress stood up for the Constitution. They won.
www.motherjones.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
In a critical loss for the DOJ, a federal grand jury on Tuesday refused to indict Democratic lawmakers who made a video reminding members of the military and intelligence community that they can refuse to carry out illegal orders.
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Sen. Mark Kelly: The most patriotic thing that any American can do right now is to continue exercising our rights, continue speaking truth to power, and not backing down."
February 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly: The most patriotic thing that any American can do right now is to continue exercising our rights, continue speaking truth to power, and not backing down."
The 31st May 1982 was a Whit Monday.
A day when BR wants to maximise on takings with day trippers going to the seaside.
Here we see the morning working from Sheffield Midland, a strengthened unit, pictured about to leave Brigg on its way to Cleethorpes.
© Phillip Hewson
A day when BR wants to maximise on takings with day trippers going to the seaside.
Here we see the morning working from Sheffield Midland, a strengthened unit, pictured about to leave Brigg on its way to Cleethorpes.
© Phillip Hewson
February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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all credit to Karl, he's got the measure of the bat deflector, which is deeply impressive (to humans, if not to bats)
February 11, 2026 at 6:33 AM
all credit to Karl, he's got the measure of the bat deflector, which is deeply impressive (to humans, if not to bats)
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Really coming along now. A toast rack? Eighth wonder of the world? This is the Sheephouse Wood bat defector
[credit: grab from Karl Vaughan's Youtube drone]
[credit: grab from Karl Vaughan's Youtube drone]
February 11, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Really coming along now. A toast rack? Eighth wonder of the world? This is the Sheephouse Wood bat defector
[credit: grab from Karl Vaughan's Youtube drone]
[credit: grab from Karl Vaughan's Youtube drone]
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legendary bat deflector now under construction, built to span both HS2 and the future Aylesbury - Milton Keynes line; need to be a determined bat not to be deflected; wouldn't it be funny if they took up residence?
February 11, 2026 at 6:17 AM
legendary bat deflector now under construction, built to span both HS2 and the future Aylesbury - Milton Keynes line; need to be a determined bat not to be deflected; wouldn't it be funny if they took up residence?
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High time national news outlets thought harder about who they give a platform to. They can't escape the fact they're helping to fuel the divisive crap of the far right when they run pieces like this. V rich man who is a resident of Monaco isn't exactly shouting 'relevant' or 'representative' to me.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:25 PM
High time national news outlets thought harder about who they give a platform to. They can't escape the fact they're helping to fuel the divisive crap of the far right when they run pieces like this. V rich man who is a resident of Monaco isn't exactly shouting 'relevant' or 'representative' to me.
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Alan Hale's derriere in Robin Hood (1938)
February 10, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Alan Hale's derriere in Robin Hood (1938)
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Farfield Inn (left), Neepsend Lane at the junction with Hillfoot Road looking towards Neepsend Gas Works taken from Hillfoot Bridge #Sheffield
February 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Farfield Inn (left), Neepsend Lane at the junction with Hillfoot Road looking towards Neepsend Gas Works taken from Hillfoot Bridge #Sheffield
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✨John Ruskin described Lincoln Cathedral as “out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles.” Its grandeur is unmatched, but the medieval Romanesque details—like the west front door—feel truly otherworldly, as if from another planet. 🪐
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
✨John Ruskin described Lincoln Cathedral as “out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles.” Its grandeur is unmatched, but the medieval Romanesque details—like the west front door—feel truly otherworldly, as if from another planet. 🪐
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American poet Sylvia Plath died on this day 1963. Her grave is at Heptonstall, west Yorkshire.
February 11, 2026 at 8:19 AM
American poet Sylvia Plath died on this day 1963. Her grave is at Heptonstall, west Yorkshire.
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Manchester Free Reference Library opened on this day 1878 in the old Town Hall, King Street. Demolished early 20th century, colonnade can still be seen in Heaton Park.
February 11, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Manchester Free Reference Library opened on this day 1878 in the old Town Hall, King Street. Demolished early 20th century, colonnade can still be seen in Heaton Park.
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The Church of St Andrew at Kirby Grindalythe retains its 12th-century tower and incorporates some earlier Saxon fabric, but much of the building dates from a major Victorian restoration carried out between 1872 and 1875 by George Edmund Street for Sir Tatton Sykes. The work
February 11, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Church of St Andrew at Kirby Grindalythe retains its 12th-century tower and incorporates some earlier Saxon fabric, but much of the building dates from a major Victorian restoration carried out between 1872 and 1875 by George Edmund Street for Sir Tatton Sykes. The work
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"We value speed more than human life. While our roads remain as they are, and present speeds are kept up, the slaughter will continue..."
—George Orwell, shown with his newly-adopted son, writing about hypocrisy of pedestrian-shaming "road safety" campaigns...in 1946.
—George Orwell, shown with his newly-adopted son, writing about hypocrisy of pedestrian-shaming "road safety" campaigns...in 1946.
February 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM
"We value speed more than human life. While our roads remain as they are, and present speeds are kept up, the slaughter will continue..."
—George Orwell, shown with his newly-adopted son, writing about hypocrisy of pedestrian-shaming "road safety" campaigns...in 1946.
—George Orwell, shown with his newly-adopted son, writing about hypocrisy of pedestrian-shaming "road safety" campaigns...in 1946.
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Round House toll bar and Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow Road.
Little changed view, aside from a wider road and some demolished outbuildings #Sheffield
Little changed view, aside from a wider road and some demolished outbuildings #Sheffield
February 11, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Round House toll bar and Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow Road.
Little changed view, aside from a wider road and some demolished outbuildings #Sheffield
Little changed view, aside from a wider road and some demolished outbuildings #Sheffield
Train travelling over the Wicker Arches with Tram travelling to Darnall in the foreground #Sheffield
February 11, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Train travelling over the Wicker Arches with Tram travelling to Darnall in the foreground #Sheffield
February 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Train travelling over the Wicker Arches with Tram travelling to Darnall in the foreground #Sheffield
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Doesn't pay UK taxes but does expect UK taxpayers to support his business plans. I guess that's how you become rich. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
February 11, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Doesn't pay UK taxes but does expect UK taxpayers to support his business plans. I guess that's how you become rich. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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"They’ve attacked all these people, in a desperate attempt to make clear to racists and social conservatives that they hear them. If the racists and social conservatives were actually going to vote for them this would merely seem abhorrent. When they clearly aren’t, it’s stupid too."
Everybody Hates Keir
How did Starmer go from landslide to endgame in under two years? Also this week: the most murderous mammal on earth; and every thought I have about an insane train plan.
jonn.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
"They’ve attacked all these people, in a desperate attempt to make clear to racists and social conservatives that they hear them. If the racists and social conservatives were actually going to vote for them this would merely seem abhorrent. When they clearly aren’t, it’s stupid too."
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This is absolutely hilarious from #PMQs today.
Ayoub Khan MP says rubbish is "building right beneath my very nose" as he looks down at the Reform MPs sitting below him
"It's becoming a serious problem in Birmingham"
Ayoub Khan MP says rubbish is "building right beneath my very nose" as he looks down at the Reform MPs sitting below him
"It's becoming a serious problem in Birmingham"
February 11, 2026 at 3:04 PM
This is absolutely hilarious from #PMQs today.
Ayoub Khan MP says rubbish is "building right beneath my very nose" as he looks down at the Reform MPs sitting below him
"It's becoming a serious problem in Birmingham"
Ayoub Khan MP says rubbish is "building right beneath my very nose" as he looks down at the Reform MPs sitting below him
"It's becoming a serious problem in Birmingham"
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What we've learned today:
1) Keir Starmer found out on Dec 27 that Matthew Doyle campaigned for Sean Morton after he was charged with paedophile offences.
2) The PM could have blocked Doyle's peerage before it was formalised on January 8, but didn't.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-s...
1) Keir Starmer found out on Dec 27 that Matthew Doyle campaigned for Sean Morton after he was charged with paedophile offences.
2) The PM could have blocked Doyle's peerage before it was formalised on January 8, but didn't.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-s...
Keir Starmer Could Have Blocked Peerage For Ex-Spin Doctor Linked To Paedophile
The prime minister is under under fire for putting Matthew Doyle in the House of Lords.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
What we've learned today:
1) Keir Starmer found out on Dec 27 that Matthew Doyle campaigned for Sean Morton after he was charged with paedophile offences.
2) The PM could have blocked Doyle's peerage before it was formalised on January 8, but didn't.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-s...
1) Keir Starmer found out on Dec 27 that Matthew Doyle campaigned for Sean Morton after he was charged with paedophile offences.
2) The PM could have blocked Doyle's peerage before it was formalised on January 8, but didn't.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-s...
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Trump is hosting Governors at the White House, but only Republicans. The president’s decision to exclude Democratic governors from an annual meeting later this month breaks a longstanding tradition.
TAT: [Undermining Democracy]
TAT: [Undermining Democracy]
Trump Is Hosting Governors at the White House, but Only Republicans
The president’s decision to exclude Democratic governors from an annual meeting later this month breaks a longstanding tradition.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Trump is hosting Governors at the White House, but only Republicans. The president’s decision to exclude Democratic governors from an annual meeting later this month breaks a longstanding tradition.
TAT: [Undermining Democracy]
TAT: [Undermining Democracy]