Andrew Bradford
@andybradford.bsky.social
Son of polio survivors, writer of family memoirs. Aged 77, I graduated with a BA in History from Birkbeck when I was 73. Likes reading, gardening and roots music. Bishop's Stortford, England. Former chair of trustees of Face Front Inclusive Theatre.
Couldn't agree more
The hill I will die on: Online shops, please I beg – stop with endless post-purchase emails | Athena Kugblenu
The hill I will die on: Online shops, please I beg – stop with endless post-purchase emails | Athena Kugblenu
You really want me to review my buy? Yes, it was fine. But that is where I would like our relationship to end, says comedian Athena Kugblenu
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Couldn't agree more
I'm really enjoying this one: www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/produc...
December 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I'm really enjoying this one: www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/produc...
Happy Christmas to you all
December 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Happy Christmas to you all
Really interesting article
Trump and Putin share a craving for status. That’s why they both want to destroy Europe | Henry Farrell and Sergey Radchenko
Trump and Putin share a craving for status. That’s why they both want to destroy Europe | Henry Farrell and Sergey Radchenko
Liberal democracies view Putin’s Russia as a bully – and Trump’s US as an angry drunk with a bazooka. The response is pure venom, say Henry Farrell and Sergey Radchenko of Johns Hopkins
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Really interesting article
This is a family tragedy. As the government to show compassion, This man died suddenly at 39, his youngest child is only a few weeks old
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Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Stop Deportation of an Indian Deceased Father's Children and Spouse from UK
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December 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This is a family tragedy. As the government to show compassion, This man died suddenly at 39, his youngest child is only a few weeks old
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Enemy Aliens and (Freudian) Displacement I just had to share this: open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Enemy Aliens and (Freudian) Displacement
One way to think about billionaires and borders
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December 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Enemy Aliens and (Freudian) Displacement I just had to share this: open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Looking forward to reading this!
As a review is announced into who counts as disabled, I offer some reflections on disability and UK employment policies over the twentieth century
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Stigma, trust and the history of UK disability policy - History & Policy
The numbers of people who are physically impaired, neurodivergent, chronically sick or experiencing mental distress have increased to around one in four of the UK population. Government ministers have...
historyandpolicy.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Looking forward to reading this!
"Press barons can meet the prime minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't." Don't think that's right? Demand the PM stops cozying up to press barons and restarts the inquiry to put victims first NOW. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Don’t bow down to media billionaires: protect victims!
Madeleine McCann’s parents, the families of Hillsborough victims, and Caroline Flack’s mum all know what it is like to be targeted by an intrusive press. That’s why over 30 high-profile victims wrote ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
"Press barons can meet the prime minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't." Don't think that's right? Demand the PM stops cozying up to press barons and restarts the inquiry to put victims first NOW. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
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The thing I still can't forgive Corbyn for is the generational harm he caused by enabling Brexit. When Starmer is gone, hopefully soon, I will feel the same way about the profound harm he has caused by making it palatable for the Far Right to ditch human rights norms. It will be his shameful legacy.
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The thing I still can't forgive Corbyn for is the generational harm he caused by enabling Brexit. When Starmer is gone, hopefully soon, I will feel the same way about the profound harm he has caused by making it palatable for the Far Right to ditch human rights norms. It will be his shameful legacy.
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My new blog post is now live!
"Birds never fly over Auschwitz!"
Link:
open.substack.com/pub/twovoice...
#History #Auschwitz #WW2
"Birds never fly over Auschwitz!"
Link:
open.substack.com/pub/twovoice...
#History #Auschwitz #WW2
December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
My new blog post is now live!
"Birds never fly over Auschwitz!"
Link:
open.substack.com/pub/twovoice...
#History #Auschwitz #WW2
"Birds never fly over Auschwitz!"
Link:
open.substack.com/pub/twovoice...
#History #Auschwitz #WW2
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree. 38d.gs/trump_gbnews...
OFCOM: INVESTIGATE GB NEWS’ SHOCKING TRUMP INTERVIEW
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree. 38d.gs/trump_gbnews...
And the National Trust is also under attack
3. The BBC, already besieged.
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
And the National Trust is also under attack
Unmissable. A moving and balanced account of our imperial history. What a shame it's only 3 episodes.
My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Unmissable. A moving and balanced account of our imperial history. What a shame it's only 3 episodes.
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Coverage of the refugee proposals demonstrates why we have such a broken political system. Endless focus on left-wing anger and right-wing support. Basically nothing on whether the reforms will work. They will not, which is why we'll still be here having the same debate in three years.
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Coverage of the refugee proposals demonstrates why we have such a broken political system. Endless focus on left-wing anger and right-wing support. Basically nothing on whether the reforms will work. They will not, which is why we'll still be here having the same debate in three years.
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Plans to leave refugees in a state of perpetual uncertainty about where and if they can rebuild their lives are not just performative cruelty, they are counterproductive to integration and the economy. It doesn’t have to be like this - 1/2
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Plans to leave refugees in a state of perpetual uncertainty about where and if they can rebuild their lives are not just performative cruelty, they are counterproductive to integration and the economy. It doesn’t have to be like this - 1/2
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Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/2sa8
Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...
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November 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/2sa8
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The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump, Farage or their cheerleaders at GB News.
Keir Starmer needs to stand up to Trump and defend our BBC, to keep it strong and truly independent.
Keir Starmer needs to stand up to Trump and defend our BBC, to keep it strong and truly independent.
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump, Farage or their cheerleaders at GB News.
Keir Starmer needs to stand up to Trump and defend our BBC, to keep it strong and truly independent.
Keir Starmer needs to stand up to Trump and defend our BBC, to keep it strong and truly independent.
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And get rid of Robbie Gibb
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
And get rid of Robbie Gibb
Well said @eddavey.libdems.org.uk The BBC is a vital part of our culture and our economy. We can't let right wing extremists destroy it.
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Well said @eddavey.libdems.org.uk The BBC is a vital part of our culture and our economy. We can't let right wing extremists destroy it.
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Voted last week on this. Just vote to keep Restore Trust off the board. Vote to keep the @nationaltrust.org.uk looking after our heritage and telling us the truth about our history - even if that makes us feel uncomfortable. Don't let them politicise it.
🌳 As a #NationalTrust member I’ve just voted for the recommended slate to keep out the bogus, right-wing entryists of “Restore Trust”. Anything this creep wants is bad for Britain and bad for our heritage.
🌳 If you’re a member, vote Recommended Slate now: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
🌳 If you’re a member, vote Recommended Slate now: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
One vital reason to vote in the National Trust elections and for the NT endorsed candidates. We can't risk the Restore Trust candidates getting any influence on it.
October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Voted last week on this. Just vote to keep Restore Trust off the board. Vote to keep the @nationaltrust.org.uk looking after our heritage and telling us the truth about our history - even if that makes us feel uncomfortable. Don't let them politicise it.
I just signed the campaign calling to suspend Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments - add your name now: 38d.gs/ejbh
No political party should tolerate racism - which is why I've signed this petition to suspend Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments - add your name now:
I just signed the campaign calling to immediately suspend MP Sarah Pochin for her racist comments.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I just signed the campaign calling to suspend Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments - add your name now: 38d.gs/ejbh