John Sandy
@shand.bsky.social
Duty Editor.
Professional, executive coach.
Trek and telly nerd.
Smartly dressed, nerf herder.
All posts are my personal opinions etc etc.
Professional, executive coach.
Trek and telly nerd.
Smartly dressed, nerf herder.
All posts are my personal opinions etc etc.
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"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
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Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
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Now tell us about your "Island of strangers" speech, you absolute binfire of a PM.
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
PM attacks ‘toxic division of Reform’ and gives strongest signal yet that two-child benefit cap will be lifted
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UK politics live – latest updates
Decades-old racism is returning to British politics, and “it makes people feel very scared” Keir Starmer has said, warning that divisive hard-right politics was “tearing our country apart”.
Speaking to GP and TV personality Amir Khan, the prime minister accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK of overseeing a return of the racist and divisive politics “that frankly I thought we had dealt with decades ago”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Now tell us about your "Island of strangers" speech, you absolute binfire of a PM.
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People will be seeing this in docs on fascism in another hundred years. Mussolini in a suit.
You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
November 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
People will be seeing this in docs on fascism in another hundred years. Mussolini in a suit.
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Farage is of course a hypocritical fraud.
But the shocking failure of UK media to relentlessly point this out has allowed him to prosper.
But the shocking failure of UK media to relentlessly point this out has allowed him to prosper.
It makes me sick, all the BS from Farage, when the muppets don't know that he "resides" in Belgium, NOT Clacton, and his kids have German passports. So much for his national "pride".......
November 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Farage is of course a hypocritical fraud.
But the shocking failure of UK media to relentlessly point this out has allowed him to prosper.
But the shocking failure of UK media to relentlessly point this out has allowed him to prosper.
Great how distracting all this BBC stuff is.
Isn’t Epstein it.
Isn’t Epstein it.
November 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Great how distracting all this BBC stuff is.
Isn’t Epstein it.
Isn’t Epstein it.
Ugh. Ok.
Just have the new Bond walk out of the TARDIS.
They watch as it dematerialises,
Says, “That definitely never happened to the other guys…”
Drives off in a fast car to kill lots of baddies, snog loads of sexy people, and sell lots of products.
Why are we still talking about this?
Just have the new Bond walk out of the TARDIS.
They watch as it dematerialises,
Says, “That definitely never happened to the other guys…”
Drives off in a fast car to kill lots of baddies, snog loads of sexy people, and sell lots of products.
Why are we still talking about this?
November 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Ugh. Ok.
Just have the new Bond walk out of the TARDIS.
They watch as it dematerialises,
Says, “That definitely never happened to the other guys…”
Drives off in a fast car to kill lots of baddies, snog loads of sexy people, and sell lots of products.
Why are we still talking about this?
Just have the new Bond walk out of the TARDIS.
They watch as it dematerialises,
Says, “That definitely never happened to the other guys…”
Drives off in a fast car to kill lots of baddies, snog loads of sexy people, and sell lots of products.
Why are we still talking about this?
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It’s already started - the BBC allows Newsmax boss to opine about bias, suggest some of the Jan 6 mob were merely innocent tourists visiting Congress, without pushback
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It’s already started - the BBC allows Newsmax boss to opine about bias, suggest some of the Jan 6 mob were merely innocent tourists visiting Congress, without pushback
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
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It's been a very quiet week.
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It's been a very quiet week.
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
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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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This is full of mildly astonishing revelations about right-wing influence at the BBC, but foremost among them is the fact that he was advised that writing for the New Statesman was effectively unacceptable but doing so for the Spectator was fine - indeed, advisable. I am flabbergasted.
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is full of mildly astonishing revelations about right-wing influence at the BBC, but foremost among them is the fact that he was advised that writing for the New Statesman was effectively unacceptable but doing so for the Spectator was fine - indeed, advisable. I am flabbergasted.
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‘Gibb’s supporters say he is trying to save the BBC from itself; he was also heard last year to say that if he didn’t get his way, he would “blow the place up”.’
“a group of politically-appointed directors has forced the hand of Samir Shah,the chair, and the departure of the two most senior people in the organisation. Their resignations should be called out for what they are: political interference..”1/
The Observer view: political interference at the BBC | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
‘Gibb’s supporters say he is trying to save the BBC from itself; he was also heard last year to say that if he didn’t get his way, he would “blow the place up”.’
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it is very strange that BBC chair Samir Shah is hiding this morning. He should by rights be on the Today programme presenting himself as in charge and hands on the tiller. I wonder if he is frightened for his position
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
it is very strange that BBC chair Samir Shah is hiding this morning. He should by rights be on the Today programme presenting himself as in charge and hands on the tiller. I wonder if he is frightened for his position
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The famously left-wing bias of the BBC.
(From The Decade In Tory)
(From The Decade In Tory)
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The famously left-wing bias of the BBC.
(From The Decade In Tory)
(From The Decade In Tory)
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Exactly, so the BBC didn't need to shoot themselves in the reputation by editing it that way. But they did, and here we are
November 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Exactly, so the BBC didn't need to shoot themselves in the reputation by editing it that way. But they did, and here we are
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How the BBC kowtowed to Boris Johnson. Amazing that, even though we now know what a corrupt, mendacious, useless Prime Minister Johnson was, the BBC are kowtowing to him again
🚨 The BBC’s Road to Appeasement
As the BBC comes under growing criticism for its coverage of Reform, we republish @adambienkov.bsky.social and @baghdaddi.bsky.social’s 2024 investigation into how the corporation's leadership became cowed by the right
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/the-bbcs-r...
As the BBC comes under growing criticism for its coverage of Reform, we republish @adambienkov.bsky.social and @baghdaddi.bsky.social’s 2024 investigation into how the corporation's leadership became cowed by the right
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/the-bbcs-r...
The BBC’s Road to Appeasement
As the BBC comes under growing criticism for its coverage of Reform, we republish Adam Bienkov and Patrick Howse's 2024 investigation into how the corporation's leadership became cowed by the right
www.bylinesupplement.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
How the BBC kowtowed to Boris Johnson. Amazing that, even though we now know what a corrupt, mendacious, useless Prime Minister Johnson was, the BBC are kowtowing to him again
Are we still doing this?
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Are we still doing this?
Actually, it’s Netflix that’s the monster.
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Actually, it’s Netflix that’s the monster.
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One of the things I often hear guys complain about when it comes to dating is that they got rejected (or sometimes ghosted) without understanding why.
Here are 3 possibilities to consider...
www.girlonthenet.com/blog/why-i-g...
Here are 3 possibilities to consider...
www.girlonthenet.com/blog/why-i-g...
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
One of the things I often hear guys complain about when it comes to dating is that they got rejected (or sometimes ghosted) without understanding why.
Here are 3 possibilities to consider...
www.girlonthenet.com/blog/why-i-g...
Here are 3 possibilities to consider...
www.girlonthenet.com/blog/why-i-g...
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🧵Out Now! Tiny Moments of Joy: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
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It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🧵Out Now! Tiny Moments of Joy: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
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Following media reports? You mean by Byline Times? I know we cause you some grief BBCNews by criticising the role of Robbie Gibb - but credit where credit is due
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Councillor apologises for Facebook post and resigns from party
Councillor Pauline Giles apologises for comments on Facebook backing a petition for mass deportations.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Following media reports? You mean by Byline Times? I know we cause you some grief BBCNews by criticising the role of Robbie Gibb - but credit where credit is due
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
So, this is what a trillion dollar smile looks like…
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
So, this is what a trillion dollar smile looks like…