Rory O’Brien
@roryobrien.bsky.social
External Affairs Director @thefabians.bsky.social | London | Views my own
Spare a thought for those of us organising Labour conference events…
September 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Spare a thought for those of us organising Labour conference events…
His constituency is hundreds of miles away. Has he ever been? 99.9% of Notting Hill Carnival is joyous. Stay out of it
June 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
His constituency is hundreds of miles away. Has he ever been? 99.9% of Notting Hill Carnival is joyous. Stay out of it
This is *wild*, for once I don’t think he’s lying, I think he actually believes the clearly computer typed letters on a photograph produced by the White House are real, it’s not even photoshop
This exchange is so very telling.
Trump repeatedly claims the photoshopped MS-13 on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's knuckles is real, Terry Moran keeps telling him it isn't, prompting Trump to say this:
"I never heard of you. I picked you. You’re not being very nice. He had MS-13 tattooed... Just say yes!"
Trump repeatedly claims the photoshopped MS-13 on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's knuckles is real, Terry Moran keeps telling him it isn't, prompting Trump to say this:
"I never heard of you. I picked you. You’re not being very nice. He had MS-13 tattooed... Just say yes!"
April 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
This is *wild*, for once I don’t think he’s lying, I think he actually believes the clearly computer typed letters on a photograph produced by the White House are real, it’s not even photoshop
Also depressing to see so many ‘patriots’ actively hoping to see the PM fail
February 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Also depressing to see so many ‘patriots’ actively hoping to see the PM fail
The permafurious right have drunk so much of their own twitter kool aid that they can’t quite comprehend that Starmer pulled off a diplomatic masterclass in DC. Marvellous to witness the desperation and disbelief as their delusion blanket is ripped from them
February 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The permafurious right have drunk so much of their own twitter kool aid that they can’t quite comprehend that Starmer pulled off a diplomatic masterclass in DC. Marvellous to witness the desperation and disbelief as their delusion blanket is ripped from them
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Macron corrects Trump after he claims "Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They get their money back."
February 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Macron corrects Trump after he claims "Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They get their money back."
Tyranny
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine threatened legal action after President Trump said he would withhold funding to her state unless she complied with his executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
Read more: nyti.ms/3F2nn9a
Read more: nyti.ms/3F2nn9a
February 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Tyranny
The company Liz Truss and Nigel Farage keep
Here's video of Steve Bannon doing a Sieg Heil today at CPAC. It is what it is and it's what Bannon intended. Don't let yourself be gaslit.
February 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The company Liz Truss and Nigel Farage keep
Fuck Donald Trump
February 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Fuck Donald Trump
Are we really going to accept the opposition party using AI imagery to attack political opponents?
February 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Are we really going to accept the opposition party using AI imagery to attack political opponents?
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What a day!
A huge thank you to the hundreds of attendees and dozens of fantastic speakers who made yesterday so memorable.
A special thanks to The City of London Corporation and @icaew.bsky.social for all their support.
See you soon!
A huge thank you to the hundreds of attendees and dozens of fantastic speakers who made yesterday so memorable.
A special thanks to The City of London Corporation and @icaew.bsky.social for all their support.
See you soon!
January 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
What a day!
A huge thank you to the hundreds of attendees and dozens of fantastic speakers who made yesterday so memorable.
A special thanks to The City of London Corporation and @icaew.bsky.social for all their support.
See you soon!
A huge thank you to the hundreds of attendees and dozens of fantastic speakers who made yesterday so memorable.
A special thanks to The City of London Corporation and @icaew.bsky.social for all their support.
See you soon!
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London is officially the world’s No.1 destination for 2025.
From our unrivalled cultural attractions and world-class food scene to a sports calendar like no other—there’s nowhere like London. I’m delighted that Tripadvisor agrees that London is the top destination in the world.
From our unrivalled cultural attractions and world-class food scene to a sports calendar like no other—there’s nowhere like London. I’m delighted that Tripadvisor agrees that London is the top destination in the world.
London named world’s top destination for 2025
The UK capital took the title for its culinary scene, arts and heritage, said Tripadvisor
www.independent.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
London is officially the world’s No.1 destination for 2025.
From our unrivalled cultural attractions and world-class food scene to a sports calendar like no other—there’s nowhere like London. I’m delighted that Tripadvisor agrees that London is the top destination in the world.
From our unrivalled cultural attractions and world-class food scene to a sports calendar like no other—there’s nowhere like London. I’m delighted that Tripadvisor agrees that London is the top destination in the world.
Shaping up nicely!
🚨 Confirmed speakers!
Say hello to some more of the brilliant speakers joining us for the Fabian Society New Year Conference! 👇🧵
Say hello to some more of the brilliant speakers joining us for the Fabian Society New Year Conference! 👇🧵
January 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Shaping up nicely!
Terribly sad. What a talent
British drag queen James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, has passed away at the age of 32.
First winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
First winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
January 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Terribly sad. What a talent
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just to be clear about this; Musk's accusations and threats aimed at Jess Phillips are absolutely vile and offensive, and anyone in British politics who doesn't feel able to say that in public needs to have a word with themselves.
January 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
just to be clear about this; Musk's accusations and threats aimed at Jess Phillips are absolutely vile and offensive, and anyone in British politics who doesn't feel able to say that in public needs to have a word with themselves.
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YouGov update
Views of Elon Musk
19% Favourable
64% unfavourable
Views of X platform
16% Favourable
61% unfavourable
Was Musk buying Twitter
Good 10%
Bad 47%
Neither 17%
Views of Elon Musk
19% Favourable
64% unfavourable
Views of X platform
16% Favourable
61% unfavourable
Was Musk buying Twitter
Good 10%
Bad 47%
Neither 17%
January 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
YouGov update
Views of Elon Musk
19% Favourable
64% unfavourable
Views of X platform
16% Favourable
61% unfavourable
Was Musk buying Twitter
Good 10%
Bad 47%
Neither 17%
Views of Elon Musk
19% Favourable
64% unfavourable
Views of X platform
16% Favourable
61% unfavourable
Was Musk buying Twitter
Good 10%
Bad 47%
Neither 17%
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The GOP Civil War is in full swing.
And it’s only Day 1.
And it’s only Day 1.
January 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The GOP Civil War is in full swing.
And it’s only Day 1.
And it’s only Day 1.
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So, a "mandate" is when you don't even have enough votes in the House of Representatives to elect a Speaker? Do I have that right?
January 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
So, a "mandate" is when you don't even have enough votes in the House of Representatives to elect a Speaker? Do I have that right?