Phil Burrows
@supergm.bsky.social
Data, business & product analyst in my day job, coder in the evenings (Ruby on Rails, Typescript, AstroJs). Interested in federated charities, theories of change and tech for good.
Has a lot to say about Druids Heath and Birmingham.
Has a lot to say about Druids Heath and Birmingham.
Jenrick claimed he went to Reform for conscience rather than preservation. Would he have done the same if this was law?
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Jenrick claimed he went to Reform for conscience rather than preservation. Would he have done the same if this was law?
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Thousands left without water in the middle of winter in the UK. And those same people are now facing a massive bill hike.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Thousands left without water in the middle of winter in the UK. And those same people are now facing a massive bill hike.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
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Shame we can’t ban these men from the streets of Birmingham where their unilateral decision to deface our street lamps has caused unnecessary community tensions: France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity
French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Shame we can’t ban these men from the streets of Birmingham where their unilateral decision to deface our street lamps has caused unnecessary community tensions: France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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HMOs are a controversial, big business in Birmingham and many councillors claim to be cracking down on them. Hall Green North's Cllr Akhlaq Ahmed is one of them.
But we found out his wife owns one. It's in his ward, and they lived until about a year ago.
But we found out his wife owns one. It's in his ward, and they lived until about a year ago.
January 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
HMOs are a controversial, big business in Birmingham and many councillors claim to be cracking down on them. Hall Green North's Cllr Akhlaq Ahmed is one of them.
But we found out his wife owns one. It's in his ward, and they lived until about a year ago.
But we found out his wife owns one. It's in his ward, and they lived until about a year ago.
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Reform unveiled their latest Conservative recruit Nadhim Zahawi - unfortunately he forgot to delete his old tweets accusing Farage of racism...
January 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Reform unveiled their latest Conservative recruit Nadhim Zahawi - unfortunately he forgot to delete his old tweets accusing Farage of racism...
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I am here and trying to use Bluesky more! There are certainly far more Simpsons memes than on the other place. Do please add me to the relevant lists/starter packs etc
a cartoon character says hi everybody on a blue background
ALT: a cartoon character says hi everybody on a blue background
media.tenor.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM
I am here and trying to use Bluesky more! There are certainly far more Simpsons memes than on the other place. Do please add me to the relevant lists/starter packs etc
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
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It has become increasingly clear that X - a platform now actively producing explicit and abusive material against women and children - is not an appropriate platform to be using for our comms.
I will keep pushing for action from the govt & relevant authorities in this area.
I will keep pushing for action from the govt & relevant authorities in this area.
January 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM
It has become increasingly clear that X - a platform now actively producing explicit and abusive material against women and children - is not an appropriate platform to be using for our comms.
I will keep pushing for action from the govt & relevant authorities in this area.
I will keep pushing for action from the govt & relevant authorities in this area.
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My niece in Stonehaven, near Aberdeen, has made a snow dalek that's featured in the Aberdeen Press and Journal. #proudaunt
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 AM
My niece in Stonehaven, near Aberdeen, has made a snow dalek that's featured in the Aberdeen Press and Journal. #proudaunt
Sean Bean is pronounced Seen Been and not Shorne Borne like most people say.
January 3, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Sean Bean is pronounced Seen Been and not Shorne Borne like most people say.
Machado got his peace prize, of course he won't let her be the president of Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Machado got his peace prize, of course he won't let her be the president of Venezuela.
Looks like this is indeed the deal. Europe needs to step up before they take Greenland.
Russia gets Ukraine, China gets Taiwan, US gets Venezuela and Greenland. Maybe that's the deal?
January 3, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Looks like this is indeed the deal. Europe needs to step up before they take Greenland.
A good reminder that democracy isn't a default and that it has to be fought for.
I've got my fingers crossed for Mark's dream coming true.
I've got my fingers crossed for Mark's dream coming true.
Everything is Connected and Everything is Complicated.
The Iran Domino
Why Russia, China, the US and Israel are all piling on
chadbourn.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
A good reminder that democracy isn't a default and that it has to be fought for.
I've got my fingers crossed for Mark's dream coming true.
I've got my fingers crossed for Mark's dream coming true.
I'm so old that I remember when they played the weird stuff
January 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM
I'm so old that I remember when they played the weird stuff
My partner just asked "Has what's his name piano wanker started on the telly yet?"
December 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
My partner just asked "Has what's his name piano wanker started on the telly yet?"
I'm increasingly seeing Russia talk about Britain in their propaganda.
"Trump was “shocked” at the news, Ushakov claimed, with Russian officials alleging that Britain was also involved in what he described as “provocations”."
"Trump was “shocked” at the news, Ushakov claimed, with Russian officials alleging that Britain was also involved in what he described as “provocations”."
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of trying to sabotage peace talks with ‘typical Russian lies’
Russia’s claim it foiled drone attack on Putin residence shows ‘they do not want to finish this war’, Ukrainian president says
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I'm increasingly seeing Russia talk about Britain in their propaganda.
"Trump was “shocked” at the news, Ushakov claimed, with Russian officials alleging that Britain was also involved in what he described as “provocations”."
"Trump was “shocked” at the news, Ushakov claimed, with Russian officials alleging that Britain was also involved in what he described as “provocations”."
I lost monopoly after my 5 year old offered me a hug in return for all of my money and property.
December 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I lost monopoly after my 5 year old offered me a hug in return for all of my money and property.
At some point the US administration might realise that it was stupid to piss off its allies.
Maybe around the same time that Putun loses Siberia to the Chinese after expending Russia in Ukraine.
Xi is laughing at them both. Never interrupt your enemies when they're making mistakes etc...
Maybe around the same time that Putun loses Siberia to the Chinese after expending Russia in Ukraine.
Xi is laughing at them both. Never interrupt your enemies when they're making mistakes etc...
🇺🇸🇨🇳 US warns China is accelerating nuclear weapons build-up - Reuters
A document obtained by journalists indicates China's lack of interest in arms control talks and its willingness to continue a large-scale modernization of its military capabilities.
A document obtained by journalists indicates China's lack of interest in arms control talks and its willingness to continue a large-scale modernization of its military capabilities.
December 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
At some point the US administration might realise that it was stupid to piss off its allies.
Maybe around the same time that Putun loses Siberia to the Chinese after expending Russia in Ukraine.
Xi is laughing at them both. Never interrupt your enemies when they're making mistakes etc...
Maybe around the same time that Putun loses Siberia to the Chinese after expending Russia in Ukraine.
Xi is laughing at them both. Never interrupt your enemies when they're making mistakes etc...
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The ‘Raise the Colours’ campaign, widely praised by politicians and commentators as a "grassroots" campaign for "unity" has now pivoted to harassing migrants and charity workers on the beaches of France.
Activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrant and aid workers
Activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrant and aid workers
Nigel Farage-Backed 'Raise the Colours' Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The ‘Raise the Colours’ campaign, widely praised by politicians and commentators as a "grassroots" campaign for "unity" has now pivoted to harassing migrants and charity workers on the beaches of France.
Activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrant and aid workers
Activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrant and aid workers
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Again these people aren't patriots.
They hate our country and are allied to others who hate it too.
Nothing will ever be achieved by seeking to appease them
They hate our country and are allied to others who hate it too.
Nothing will ever be achieved by seeking to appease them
December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Again these people aren't patriots.
They hate our country and are allied to others who hate it too.
Nothing will ever be achieved by seeking to appease them
They hate our country and are allied to others who hate it too.
Nothing will ever be achieved by seeking to appease them
Adorable rascals. They've cheered me up.
Otters! Glorious story by @pgreenfielduk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Hightailing along high streets and raiding ponds: otters’ revival in Britain
Still rare only 20 years ago, the charismatic animals are in almost every UK river and a conservation success story
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Adorable rascals. They've cheered me up.
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I don't really post anymore, but I would like to carry on writing books at some point in the future.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I don't really post anymore, but I would like to carry on writing books at some point in the future.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.