Sandra Whittleston
@swhittleston.bsky.social
IT Service Management Educator and researcher. On the Committee for ISO20K
Been dabbling with AI to see how we can develop experiential learning tools for students learning about ITSM
A lover of all things Libaries and Egyptology
Been dabbling with AI to see how we can develop experiential learning tools for students learning about ITSM
A lover of all things Libaries and Egyptology
Me waiting for the next @teamlabouruk.bsky.social gaffe
a cartoon character from the movie monsters inc is looking at the camera and saying `` me right now '' .
ALT: a cartoon character from the movie monsters inc is looking at the camera and saying `` me right now '' .
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Me waiting for the next @teamlabouruk.bsky.social gaffe
Me neither ... what are the backbenchers doing? @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Government to ramp up deportations by overriding ECHR in fresh immigration crackdown
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Labour to ramp up deportations by overriding ECHR
Home secretary will attempt to change way ECHR is interpreted by UK judges – as critics hit out over proposals
www.independent.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Me neither ... what are the backbenchers doing? @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
This looks like daylight robbery
The gravy train has to stop
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
The gravy train has to stop
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
Disgusting when Chief executive Louise Beardmore is paid £840,000 every year! United Utilities has reported a 131% increase in profit for the 6 months ending on 30/9. That follows ‘regulator’ Ofwat approving a five year plan to raise people’s bills in the North West by 32%, starting April 2025.
United Utilities just hiked your bills—and saw a 131% profit surge
United Utilities is paying more than half the profit to shareholders, exposing its ‘infrastructure investment’ claims as a PR smokescreen
www.thecanary.co
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This looks like daylight robbery
The gravy train has to stop
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
The gravy train has to stop
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
it's about time we had a serious talk about Liz Truss and her dangerous rhetoric
ENOUGH
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk
ENOUGH
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:50 AM
it's about time we had a serious talk about Liz Truss and her dangerous rhetoric
ENOUGH
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk
ENOUGH
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk
I stopped listening to Ferrari's @lbc.co.uk show .... a long time ago.
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I stopped listening to Ferrari's @lbc.co.uk show .... a long time ago.
Is Liz Truss a traitor? If so, should the allowance she gets as a former PM be stopped?
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
Shall we run a national poll, Liz, on who the British public respects more… you or the BBC?
I don’t think you’d actually register a percentage.
I don’t think you’d actually register a percentage.
November 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Is Liz Truss a traitor? If so, should the allowance she gets as a former PM be stopped?
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
Reposted by Sandra Whittleston
Brexit detonated our economy and our politics. Since then, our country seems to have lost its mind, veering off to the right, reawakening the racism genie, ruining itself to try to hide the dishonesty and snowballing damage of it all.
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Brexit detonated our economy and our politics. Since then, our country seems to have lost its mind, veering off to the right, reawakening the racism genie, ruining itself to try to hide the dishonesty and snowballing damage of it all.
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
And now Farage could be PM ffs.
Mindblowing self-inflicted idiocy
Those were the days ... when politics made sense.
"Outstandifold...."
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Those were the days ... when politics made sense.
Reposted by Sandra Whittleston
Norway, Iceland, Switzerland & Liechtenstein are in the Single Market but not the EU. Andorra, Monaco, San Marino & Turkey have customs unions with the EU for certain sectors. I'd prefer our first step toward rejoining to be more like Norway or Switzerland than Turkey. That means Freedom of Movement
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Norway, Iceland, Switzerland & Liechtenstein are in the Single Market but not the EU. Andorra, Monaco, San Marino & Turkey have customs unions with the EU for certain sectors. I'd prefer our first step toward rejoining to be more like Norway or Switzerland than Turkey. That means Freedom of Movement
GOOD RIDDANCE
🇬🇧 Mess up the country then jump ship...
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lord-edmiston-australia-uk-brexit-conservative-budget-b2861973.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lord-edmiston-australia-uk-brexit-conservative-budget-b2861973.html
Tycoon donor to Brexit campaign considers permanent move to Australia
Robert Edmiston said thoughts of moving were motivated by reasons including family and a warmer climate
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
GOOD RIDDANCE
"You Win Again" Paul
As I’ve seen this confused a few times, please note that Robin Gibb was a much-beloved member of the Bee Gees, whilst Robbie Gibb is the BBC board member who also, totally coincidentally, was editorial adviser in the set-up of GB News.
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"You Win Again" Paul
Exchanging stories with people from other countries is important. Do people still have pen friends these days? I had two, one in US, the other in France.
We sponsor a Vietnamese girl through Action Aid who's the same age as our granddaughter. They exchange letters etc.
The Vietnamese girl comes from Khe Sanh. I suspect her grandparents had a rather tougher childhood than our granddaughter's.
The Vietnamese girl comes from Khe Sanh. I suspect her grandparents had a rather tougher childhood than our granddaughter's.
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Exchanging stories with people from other countries is important. Do people still have pen friends these days? I had two, one in US, the other in France.
Reposted by Sandra Whittleston
Michael Prescott, author of the BBC/Trump dossier, is not a neutral voice...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Michael Prescott, author of the BBC/Trump dossier, is not a neutral voice...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
What the hell is this Labour Government doing?
On Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy’s refusal to review the BBC Board membership of Robbie Gibb, Lib Dem culture spokes Anna Sabine MP said:
"This is the wrong choice...Gibb isn’t fit to serve on the BBC Board, & the BBC Charter gives the Government the power to sack him." PM should step in, she says.
"This is the wrong choice...Gibb isn’t fit to serve on the BBC Board, & the BBC Charter gives the Government the power to sack him." PM should step in, she says.
November 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
What the hell is this Labour Government doing?
I think we need to roll out the learning modules on how to spot fake news ASAP.
I've always felt that Johnson and Farage put self-interest over the national interest - hence their dallying with Putin and his oligarchs. But directly colluding with a foreign government to take down the BBC feels like an act of supreme treachery
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I think we need to roll out the learning modules on how to spot fake news ASAP.
Where is Lisa Nandy?
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Where is Lisa Nandy?
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
The BBC has bigger impartiality problems than its coverage of Trump
My god. If only @arusbridger.bsky.social was a BBC director instead of Robbie Gibb. The whole country would be in a much better state
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
My god. If only @arusbridger.bsky.social was a BBC director instead of Robbie Gibb. The whole country would be in a much better state
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
The BBC has bigger impartiality problems than its coverage of Trump
It is the BBC’s entire governance structure–rather than individual stories–that should cause most concern
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Trouble at Mill?
The people that Truss, Farage et al appear to model themselves on, and associate with - looks to be in meltdown.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@josiah.writes.news
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8hN...
The people that Truss, Farage et al appear to model themselves on, and associate with - looks to be in meltdown.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@josiah.writes.news
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8hN...
MAGA Civil War ERUPTS as Trump SPIRALS Out of CONTROL
YouTube video by Legal AF
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Trouble at Mill?
The people that Truss, Farage et al appear to model themselves on, and associate with - looks to be in meltdown.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@josiah.writes.news
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8hN...
The people that Truss, Farage et al appear to model themselves on, and associate with - looks to be in meltdown.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@josiah.writes.news
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8hN...
Reposted by Sandra Whittleston
Astonishing video, worth watching in full.
While agreeing in the round,
I've found this (below) both reassuring and highlighting of the need for constant vigilance. There is no perfect end state. See if you can see where the 'thousand year reich' occurs (also, that Roman Empire lasted quite a while).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P...
I've found this (below) both reassuring and highlighting of the need for constant vigilance. There is no perfect end state. See if you can see where the 'thousand year reich' occurs (also, that Roman Empire lasted quite a while).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P...
The History of Europe: Every Year
YouTube video by Cottereau
m.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Astonishing video, worth watching in full.
Compassion oozes out of ever pore.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Compassion oozes out of ever pore.
X is designed to radicalise people.
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Reposted by Sandra Whittleston
And with no hint of shame, humility or personal responsibility, the Tory who detonated the economy with his mini budget and whose party trashed the place with austerity and Brexit, then scorched the earth with unaffordable pre-election tax cuts, tells Reeves to apologise.
Insufferable.
(iPaper)
Insufferable.
(iPaper)
November 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
And with no hint of shame, humility or personal responsibility, the Tory who detonated the economy with his mini budget and whose party trashed the place with austerity and Brexit, then scorched the earth with unaffordable pre-election tax cuts, tells Reeves to apologise.
Insufferable.
(iPaper)
Insufferable.
(iPaper)
Great article Rafael. Spot on.
On Farage, the economy and how spent he looks when he can’t work the Maga playbook www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Economic policy is one thing Nigel Farage can’t crib from the Donald Trump playbook | Rafael Behr
The Maga model, based on the US’s exorbitant market privileges, can’t be imported to Britain. That’s going to be a problem for Reform UK, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Great article Rafael. Spot on.
It is an interesting concept Peter. We need to create videos of the hellscape it would actually look like.
@ledbydonkeys.org
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@josiah.writes.news
@rafaelbehr.bsky.social
@johnharris1969.bsky.social
@ledbydonkeys.org
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@josiah.writes.news
@rafaelbehr.bsky.social
@johnharris1969.bsky.social
I habitually check BBC News every morning.
The In Depth political section is "What would a Reform government look like?" They're friggin' obsessed.
The In Depth political section is "What would a Reform government look like?" They're friggin' obsessed.
November 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It is an interesting concept Peter. We need to create videos of the hellscape it would actually look like.
@ledbydonkeys.org
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@josiah.writes.news
@rafaelbehr.bsky.social
@johnharris1969.bsky.social
@ledbydonkeys.org
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@josiah.writes.news
@rafaelbehr.bsky.social
@johnharris1969.bsky.social
Reposted by Sandra Whittleston
“His main theme was that the country was fucked. Largely because of Brexit. Weirdly, he has no memory of being the main architect behind the Brexit vote. He seems to think it happened in a world in which he played no part.”
Farage - the foghorn of failure.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage - the foghorn of failure.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nige is no longer laughing at himself as he ‘performs’ yet another big speech | John Crace
Reform leader is trying to make it as a mainstream politician – which involves contradicting himself and gaslighting voters
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
“His main theme was that the country was fucked. Largely because of Brexit. Weirdly, he has no memory of being the main architect behind the Brexit vote. He seems to think it happened in a world in which he played no part.”
Farage - the foghorn of failure.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage - the foghorn of failure.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...