Cllr John Haywood
@ringwodian.bsky.social
Labour and Co-operative district councillor for Ringwood North and Ellingham on New Forest District Council. Town councillor for Ringwood North on Ringwood Town Council. Chair of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley Parish Council. Own views.
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Cllr John Haywood
@ringwodian.bsky.social
· Nov 16
As I'm getting lots of new followers, no doubt from being in starter packs, I thought I'd say hello 👋
I'm John, I'm district, town and parish councillor for a half of a market town and a verdant swathe of countryside and national park in Hampshire in southern England. 🧵
I'm John, I'm district, town and parish councillor for a half of a market town and a verdant swathe of countryside and national park in Hampshire in southern England. 🧵
The basic problem with progressive politics is that hyper-engaged people who hold those politics dear think that enough people are engaged and certain enough to make their politics win.
The real world is much less certain.
The real world is much less certain.
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The basic problem with progressive politics is that hyper-engaged people who hold those politics dear think that enough people are engaged and certain enough to make their politics win.
The real world is much less certain.
The real world is much less certain.
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This site has similar failings as X, which I left because of the owner and the extremism and racism he encouraged. A complete lack of perspective and proportion is the common thread.
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This site has similar failings as X, which I left because of the owner and the extremism and racism he encouraged. A complete lack of perspective and proportion is the common thread.
This place is hilarious. So many highly politically engaged, hand-wringing middle class “progressives” in denial about where the new political centre-ground is, and why Labour need to occupy it to stop a Reform government.
Need to touch grass.
Need to touch grass.
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This place is hilarious. So many highly politically engaged, hand-wringing middle class “progressives” in denial about where the new political centre-ground is, and why Labour need to occupy it to stop a Reform government.
Need to touch grass.
Need to touch grass.
My National Insurance record starts when I was 15 and worked in a factory during school holidays.
I did a paper round at 13.
I did a paper round at 13.
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
My National Insurance record starts when I was 15 and worked in a factory during school holidays.
I did a paper round at 13.
I did a paper round at 13.
It’s long been the case that UK-born older folks’ jewellery could be “seized” to pay for social care.
Many other benefits have maximum asset criteria.
Many other benefits have maximum asset criteria.
Imagine having a thumping majority in parliament and deciding to use it for something as squalid as this.
November 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It’s long been the case that UK-born older folks’ jewellery could be “seized” to pay for social care.
Many other benefits have maximum asset criteria.
Many other benefits have maximum asset criteria.
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Recently there's been a coordinated effort by some to talk down London, because it suits their political agenda. The truth must hurt for them - because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.
If, like me, you love London, then my message is this:
If, like me, you love London, then my message is this:
London proves progressive cities work. No wonder some politicians hate that, writes Sadiq Khan | LBC
We must stand up and defend our liberal, progressive, caring capital
www.lbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Recently there's been a coordinated effort by some to talk down London, because it suits their political agenda. The truth must hurt for them - because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.
If, like me, you love London, then my message is this:
If, like me, you love London, then my message is this:
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Now’s the time for “this is how it is” direct media appearances from senior ministers and Starmer.
A lot of people - and I am no innocent- too keen to blame the electorate’s supposed unreasonableness for Labour’s problems. We need to take the full responsibility in our shoulders though. Can hardly blame voters for thinking can fix the deep problems without higher taxes on incomes - because we…
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Now’s the time for “this is how it is” direct media appearances from senior ministers and Starmer.
Until I find out that those polished stones have been gleaned from the River Avon, I don’t believe a word of it…
You wouldn't believe what @showerabsolute.bsky.social looks like now...
I am all in for William Basinski’s new look on Instagram.
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Until I find out that those polished stones have been gleaned from the River Avon, I don’t believe a word of it…
Wait… this is the same bloke who did a “fire and rehire” on thousands of heating technicians?
I wonder why I start off highly sceptical of this intervention… www.bbc.com/news/article...
I wonder why I start off highly sceptical of this intervention… www.bbc.com/news/article...
British Gas boss concerned for Scotland's energy industry jobs
Chris O'Shea, the boss of Centrica, which owns British Gas, says the energy transition is correct, but worries over the impact on jobs.
www.bbc.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Wait… this is the same bloke who did a “fire and rehire” on thousands of heating technicians?
I wonder why I start off highly sceptical of this intervention… www.bbc.com/news/article...
I wonder why I start off highly sceptical of this intervention… www.bbc.com/news/article...
They don't make Tories like Lord Patton (and Lord Heseltine) any more.
And out democracy and country suffers because of this.
And out democracy and country suffers because of this.
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
They don't make Tories like Lord Patton (and Lord Heseltine) any more.
And out democracy and country suffers because of this.
And out democracy and country suffers because of this.
FREEDOM!!!! After 6 whole days of limited duties and being careful around people.
Just in time to go away for a week.
But the latest strains drag out... go carefully out there folks.
Just in time to go away for a week.
But the latest strains drag out... go carefully out there folks.
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
FREEDOM!!!! After 6 whole days of limited duties and being careful around people.
Just in time to go away for a week.
But the latest strains drag out... go carefully out there folks.
Just in time to go away for a week.
But the latest strains drag out... go carefully out there folks.
Welcoming Vera to our family. First time I've grown a succulent. Hoping that I get conditions right.
November 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Welcoming Vera to our family. First time I've grown a succulent. Hoping that I get conditions right.
Hero. Wishing Samir a speedy recovery.
Thoughts and prayers with Farage et al. in these difficult times following the death of their racist narrative.
Thoughts and prayers with Farage et al. in these difficult times following the death of their racist narrative.
November 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Hero. Wishing Samir a speedy recovery.
Thoughts and prayers with Farage et al. in these difficult times following the death of their racist narrative.
Thoughts and prayers with Farage et al. in these difficult times following the death of their racist narrative.
This is the kind of post I'm on Bluesky for!
If you had played poker with Matt, you would appreciate that he has a poor grasp of numbers/probabilities *and* an extremely high risk appetite...
November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This is the kind of post I'm on Bluesky for!
Bloke who gets paid 25k an hour as a brand ambassador thinks that out young folk are not worth ten pounds an hour.
November 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Bloke who gets paid 25k an hour as a brand ambassador thinks that out young folk are not worth ten pounds an hour.
Can we now put this "breeding" thing to bed?
October 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Can we now put this "breeding" thing to bed?
"Employer buys chairs for office-based employees to sit on"
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"Employer buys chairs for office-based employees to sit on"
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The broadcast news media - entirely cut-off from the real world and dependent on the right wing press and vox pops with pensioners to understand the country they report on - has decided we're all racist xenophobes and must not be offended.
Nothing on the BBC Radio news this morning. Nothing I could find on their website. This is an MP from the party whose lead in the opinion polls normally ensures them wall-to-wall coverage. She spouts racist nonsense for which even she feels obliged to apologise. What on earth are they playing at?
Reform’s Sarah Pochin forced to apologise after claiming adverts 'full of black people' drive her 'mad’ | LBC
The Runcorn and Helsby MP was responding to a viewer live on air who complained about the demographics of advertising.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The broadcast news media - entirely cut-off from the real world and dependent on the right wing press and vox pops with pensioners to understand the country they report on - has decided we're all racist xenophobes and must not be offended.
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It’s taken 15 months and the good stuff is creeping out. Labours private school tax is delivering, inflation staying stable/high(ish)- not going up, Gilts are going down, Rayner is ‘back’, children are being prioritised and workers and renters being looked after
👏👏👏 Labour
👏👏👏 Labour
October 23, 2025 at 6:20 AM
It’s taken 15 months and the good stuff is creeping out. Labours private school tax is delivering, inflation staying stable/high(ish)- not going up, Gilts are going down, Rayner is ‘back’, children are being prioritised and workers and renters being looked after
👏👏👏 Labour
👏👏👏 Labour
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💯 right from Sarah.
Katie Lam’s comments stink of desperation.
This crass racism used to mean she’d be kicked out of the Tories but not now.
The Conservative Party seem to be falling all over themselves to chase the tail of Tommy - two names - Robinson.
It’s becoming like the BNP in a twin set & pearls.
This crass racism used to mean she’d be kicked out of the Tories but not now.
The Conservative Party seem to be falling all over themselves to chase the tail of Tommy - two names - Robinson.
It’s becoming like the BNP in a twin set & pearls.
October 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
💯 right from Sarah.
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I haVE bEeN hAcKEd
Talk TV's Mike Graham is claiming that he has been hacked.
Not sharing the original (now deleted) post because it's absolutely disgusting and offensive.
Not sharing the original (now deleted) post because it's absolutely disgusting and offensive.
October 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I haVE bEeN hAcKEd
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Shut the fuck up liberal. Give me another $20bn.
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Shut the fuck up liberal. Give me another $20bn.
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The problem with Libertarianism* is you eventually run out of Americans' money.
*Well, and the *other* thing
*Well, and the *other* thing
Argentine peso weakens to fresh low despite US intervention on.ft.com/48FKy6a
Argentine peso weakens to fresh low despite US intervention
Currency gains sparked by estimated $400mn of US purchases melt away ahead of crucial election for president Javier Milei
on.ft.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The problem with Libertarianism* is you eventually run out of Americans' money.
*Well, and the *other* thing
*Well, and the *other* thing
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BBC London news describing an interfaith meeting in London between Muslims and Jews as ‘bringing both sides together’ - quite explicitly in the context of Gaza. But British Muslims and Jews are not on any ‘side’ of that conflict.
October 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BBC London news describing an interfaith meeting in London between Muslims and Jews as ‘bringing both sides together’ - quite explicitly in the context of Gaza. But British Muslims and Jews are not on any ‘side’ of that conflict.