TomBurke01
@tomburke01.bsky.social
North London, Holloway, parent, partner, unhappy with Labour, lefty, pro Europe, anti brexit. Arsenal. IT something. Once lived in France and Waiheke Island. Also Old Git.
Pinned
Reposted by TomBurke01
The power of Ian Wright
November 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The power of Ian Wright
Reposted by TomBurke01
A fascinating, sobering, haunting piece of work.
November 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A fascinating, sobering, haunting piece of work.
Reposted by TomBurke01
This stuff is honestly so far gone now, it would take a political generation to rebuild. And none of the incentives in British politics are taking us that way.
At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
November 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This stuff is honestly so far gone now, it would take a political generation to rebuild. And none of the incentives in British politics are taking us that way.
Reposted by TomBurke01
At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
English councils are planning to sell social clubs, sports centres and shopping arcades as they bet on a fire sale of assets to balance the books, according to a survey of local authorities.
The key cities group of councils, which represents second-tier cities in England, said 60% of councils were planning to sell assets to meet the escalating costs of adult and children’s social care. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Reposted by TomBurke01
“Trump & Brexit are not 2 different things. They are the same thing. Same companies. Same data. Same Facebook. Same Russians. Same Cambridge Analytica. Same Robert Mercer. Same Steve Bannon. Same Breitbart. Same Alexander Nix. Same Donald Trump. Same Nigel Farage” @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
👇 #BBC
👇 #BBC
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“Trump & Brexit are not 2 different things. They are the same thing. Same companies. Same data. Same Facebook. Same Russians. Same Cambridge Analytica. Same Robert Mercer. Same Steve Bannon. Same Breitbart. Same Alexander Nix. Same Donald Trump. Same Nigel Farage” @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
👇 #BBC
👇 #BBC
Reposted by TomBurke01
I know how they got to that point.
Because we’re a few steps behind, living through the “getting to that point” right now in the UK.
Because we’re a few steps behind, living through the “getting to that point” right now in the UK.
I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I know how they got to that point.
Because we’re a few steps behind, living through the “getting to that point” right now in the UK.
Because we’re a few steps behind, living through the “getting to that point” right now in the UK.
Reposted by TomBurke01
I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
Reposted by TomBurke01
I am not a lawyer, just a historian, but one fundamental problem with the political debate about the EU, especially in English publications is that the whole principle of the acquis communnitaire is not understood or taken seriously. The EU is a framework of rules, not an alliance.
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I am not a lawyer, just a historian, but one fundamental problem with the political debate about the EU, especially in English publications is that the whole principle of the acquis communnitaire is not understood or taken seriously. The EU is a framework of rules, not an alliance.
Reposted by TomBurke01
Indeed. Supranationalism (which is NOT repeat NOT the same as federalism) was the point from the very beginning.
And why? So France and Germany would never be at war again.
People who call that small can, respectfully, p*ss off.
(Also glad for people like David who explain this stuff.)
And why? So France and Germany would never be at war again.
People who call that small can, respectfully, p*ss off.
(Also glad for people like David who explain this stuff.)
One thing I am exploring in what I am writing is how the UK treated EEC/EU as an international organisation while all along it was a supranational entity.
And the supranationalism was there from even before the EEC, in the ECSC.
And the supranationalism was there from even before the EEC, in the ECSC.
November 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Indeed. Supranationalism (which is NOT repeat NOT the same as federalism) was the point from the very beginning.
And why? So France and Germany would never be at war again.
People who call that small can, respectfully, p*ss off.
(Also glad for people like David who explain this stuff.)
And why? So France and Germany would never be at war again.
People who call that small can, respectfully, p*ss off.
(Also glad for people like David who explain this stuff.)
Reposted by TomBurke01
“Flags is it?” 🤌
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Classic Welsh response to flags appears on bridge and people are loving it
"I've been feeling so downhearted but this is glorious"
www.walesonline.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“Flags is it?” 🤌
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Reposted by TomBurke01
Bunch of people who never had to uproot their entire lives and move thousands of miles away ought to stop pontificating on asylum and immigration
September 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Bunch of people who never had to uproot their entire lives and move thousands of miles away ought to stop pontificating on asylum and immigration
Reposted by TomBurke01
I admire Mo Salah's restraint.
"Farewell". Really?
Suleiman al-Obeid was killed by the IDF as he was queuing for food in Gaza. Say it, you cowards.
"Farewell". Really?
Suleiman al-Obeid was killed by the IDF as he was queuing for food in Gaza. Say it, you cowards.
August 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I admire Mo Salah's restraint.
"Farewell". Really?
Suleiman al-Obeid was killed by the IDF as he was queuing for food in Gaza. Say it, you cowards.
"Farewell". Really?
Suleiman al-Obeid was killed by the IDF as he was queuing for food in Gaza. Say it, you cowards.
Reposted by TomBurke01
Becky G - Bella Ciao (Official Video)
YouTube video by BeckyGVEVO
youtu.be
August 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Reposted by TomBurke01
I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
August 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
Reposted by TomBurke01
Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters
July 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters
Reposted by TomBurke01
Ozzy.
Hail and farewell.
Hail and farewell.
July 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ozzy.
Hail and farewell.
Hail and farewell.
Reposted by TomBurke01
How can we just keep seeing this every day? The numbers are repeatedly just horrific and outrageous.
BREAKING: At least 116 Palestinians, including 38 people near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid sites, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza today, according to medical sources in the enclave.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/f6uvdq
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/f6uvdq
July 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
How can we just keep seeing this every day? The numbers are repeatedly just horrific and outrageous.
Reposted by TomBurke01
Macron et Starmer contre les migrants : l'accord de la honte. C'est la une de Libération ce vendredi.
July 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Macron et Starmer contre les migrants : l'accord de la honte. C'est la une de Libération ce vendredi.
Reposted by TomBurke01
As we mark eight years since the Grenfell Tower fire, we remember the 72 people who lost their lives. They will forever be in our hearts.
My full statement on the eighth anniversary.
My full statement on the eighth anniversary.
June 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
As we mark eight years since the Grenfell Tower fire, we remember the 72 people who lost their lives. They will forever be in our hearts.
My full statement on the eighth anniversary.
My full statement on the eighth anniversary.
Reposted by TomBurke01
THIS DAY in 2017, The Grenfell Tower in London caught fire.
We rediscovered heroes in our midst.
My partner's son decided to become a firefighter on this day. Not despite seeing thiese images of exhaustion, but because of them.
We rediscovered heroes in our midst.
My partner's son decided to become a firefighter on this day. Not despite seeing thiese images of exhaustion, but because of them.
June 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
THIS DAY in 2017, The Grenfell Tower in London caught fire.
We rediscovered heroes in our midst.
My partner's son decided to become a firefighter on this day. Not despite seeing thiese images of exhaustion, but because of them.
We rediscovered heroes in our midst.
My partner's son decided to become a firefighter on this day. Not despite seeing thiese images of exhaustion, but because of them.
Reposted by TomBurke01
8 years on.
Still far from justice.
Still far from peace.
Today, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Grenfell bereaved, survivors and community.
We will remember the 72 people who died.
We will honour their memory.
We will demand justice 💚
Join us on the silent walk.
Still far from justice.
Still far from peace.
Today, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Grenfell bereaved, survivors and community.
We will remember the 72 people who died.
We will honour their memory.
We will demand justice 💚
Join us on the silent walk.
June 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
8 years on.
Still far from justice.
Still far from peace.
Today, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Grenfell bereaved, survivors and community.
We will remember the 72 people who died.
We will honour their memory.
We will demand justice 💚
Join us on the silent walk.
Still far from justice.
Still far from peace.
Today, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Grenfell bereaved, survivors and community.
We will remember the 72 people who died.
We will honour their memory.
We will demand justice 💚
Join us on the silent walk.