Ian Beswick
@beswickian24.bsky.social
Bit of artist, Hiker & Coeliac, from Manchester UK. Art can be procured from http://Reddbubble.com Artofbeswickian
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Keir Starmer gives Reform some 'festive advice'
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Keir Starmer gives Reform some 'festive advice'
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
'If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts... this time report it to the police,' he jokes
#PMQs
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December 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Honestly, if I was married to Stephen Miller I would also want to die.
December 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Honestly, if I was married to Stephen Miller I would also want to die.
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This is why I’m cautiously optimistic — in the long run.
December 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This is why I’m cautiously optimistic — in the long run.
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PM Keir Starmer oversees Downing Street’s Christmas lights being switched on.
Community hero Samuel makes history as the first-ever person to switch on the Christmas lights who is not PM
Community hero Samuel makes history as the first-ever person to switch on the Christmas lights who is not PM
December 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
PM Keir Starmer oversees Downing Street’s Christmas lights being switched on.
Community hero Samuel makes history as the first-ever person to switch on the Christmas lights who is not PM
Community hero Samuel makes history as the first-ever person to switch on the Christmas lights who is not PM
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Unserious people are in charge of very serious matters. They need to go.
December 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Unserious people are in charge of very serious matters. They need to go.
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That awkward moment when your star columnist was responsible... and you have to write headlines around the Boris shaped elephant in the newsroom
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
That awkward moment when your star columnist was responsible... and you have to write headlines around the Boris shaped elephant in the newsroom
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It's a revealing moment...
J.D. Vance welcomes a two-legged robot helping on the job site. But if that helper is a person named Jose, he calls it a threat. Same tasks, same productivity boost.
The inconsistency reveals this isn’t about economics.
J.D. Vance welcomes a two-legged robot helping on the job site. But if that helper is a person named Jose, he calls it a threat. Same tasks, same productivity boost.
The inconsistency reveals this isn’t about economics.
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It's a revealing moment...
J.D. Vance welcomes a two-legged robot helping on the job site. But if that helper is a person named Jose, he calls it a threat. Same tasks, same productivity boost.
The inconsistency reveals this isn’t about economics.
J.D. Vance welcomes a two-legged robot helping on the job site. But if that helper is a person named Jose, he calls it a threat. Same tasks, same productivity boost.
The inconsistency reveals this isn’t about economics.
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This is not normal, why have we gotten used to this insanity.
Elon Musk: "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men, like Tommy Robinson, and fight for their survival or they shall surely all die" 29th October 2025. 2 million views in its first hour.
October 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is not normal, why have we gotten used to this insanity.
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There should be a high bar for politicians attacking the media, but maybe Ed Davey has half a point here?
For example, the first three paragraphs of this BBC story repeat Reform's £243bn figure without saying that the thinktank behind the estimate now disowns it. (This is mentioned in paragraph 35)
For example, the first three paragraphs of this BBC story repeat Reform's £243bn figure without saying that the thinktank behind the estimate now disowns it. (This is mentioned in paragraph 35)
September 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
There should be a high bar for politicians attacking the media, but maybe Ed Davey has half a point here?
For example, the first three paragraphs of this BBC story repeat Reform's £243bn figure without saying that the thinktank behind the estimate now disowns it. (This is mentioned in paragraph 35)
For example, the first three paragraphs of this BBC story repeat Reform's £243bn figure without saying that the thinktank behind the estimate now disowns it. (This is mentioned in paragraph 35)
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The COVID enquiry and last night’s ITV documentary shone light on a dark time - when billions of pounds of public money were shovelled into the pockets of private investors rather than public institutions - wasting existing expertise, wasting money, wasting lives in the process.
A number of labs initially got in touch with PHE, Alice.
Initial response was, as expected, supportive.
However, after further comms things suddenly fell silent.
No local NHS or university labs therefore helped, apart from those with freedom/resource.
Then, May. Dysfunctional lighthouse, too late.
Initial response was, as expected, supportive.
However, after further comms things suddenly fell silent.
No local NHS or university labs therefore helped, apart from those with freedom/resource.
Then, May. Dysfunctional lighthouse, too late.
September 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The COVID enquiry and last night’s ITV documentary shone light on a dark time - when billions of pounds of public money were shovelled into the pockets of private investors rather than public institutions - wasting existing expertise, wasting money, wasting lives in the process.
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"The Cat Read the Emails First" (2025)
acrylic painting
By Ukrainian artist Nataliya Bagatskaya - n.bagatska [IG]
#art #painting #illustration #caturday
acrylic painting
By Ukrainian artist Nataliya Bagatskaya - n.bagatska [IG]
#art #painting #illustration #caturday
August 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
"The Cat Read the Emails First" (2025)
acrylic painting
By Ukrainian artist Nataliya Bagatskaya - n.bagatska [IG]
#art #painting #illustration #caturday
acrylic painting
By Ukrainian artist Nataliya Bagatskaya - n.bagatska [IG]
#art #painting #illustration #caturday
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Old Soviet joke for today:
A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.
After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?”
“I’m looking for the obituaries.”
“The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.”
“Not the one I’m looking for.”
A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.
After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?”
“I’m looking for the obituaries.”
“The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.”
“Not the one I’m looking for.”
August 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Old Soviet joke for today:
A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.
After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?”
“I’m looking for the obituaries.”
“The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.”
“Not the one I’m looking for.”
A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.
After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?”
“I’m looking for the obituaries.”
“The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.”
“Not the one I’m looking for.”
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What people are saying about my new book tour!
alice-roberts.co.uk/tour
alice-roberts.co.uk/tour
August 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What people are saying about my new book tour!
alice-roberts.co.uk/tour
alice-roberts.co.uk/tour
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Dear Americans, welcome to the thrilling game of ‘Did this dictator die or just disappear for a day?’ We’ve been playing it with Putin and Lukashenko for decades. Enjoy the suspense.
August 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Dear Americans, welcome to the thrilling game of ‘Did this dictator die or just disappear for a day?’ We’ve been playing it with Putin and Lukashenko for decades. Enjoy the suspense.
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Because there’s never a bad time to share Chuck Jones’s rules for the Road Runner, here are Chuck Jones’s rules for the Road Runner
July 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Because there’s never a bad time to share Chuck Jones’s rules for the Road Runner, here are Chuck Jones’s rules for the Road Runner
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July 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Tonight, I'll go home and sleep in my bed. I have a lawyer, I'll get due process.
But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things.
That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.
But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things.
That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.
Brad Lander: "I'll keep coming back to court, week after week"
YouTube video by Brad Lander for NYC
youtu.be
June 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Tonight, I'll go home and sleep in my bed. I have a lawyer, I'll get due process.
But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things.
That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.
But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things.
That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.
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Pregnant Pilot Whales and Calves Slaughtered in Faroe Islands Hunt
focusingonwildlife.com/news/pregnan...
focusingonwildlife.com/news/pregnan...
Pregnant Pilot Whales and Calves Slaughtered in Faroe Islands Hunt | Focusing on Wildlife
Injuries consistent with boat propeller strikes were observed on several of the pilot whales.
focusingonwildlife.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Pregnant Pilot Whales and Calves Slaughtered in Faroe Islands Hunt
focusingonwildlife.com/news/pregnan...
focusingonwildlife.com/news/pregnan...
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THIS is what happens when you even consider pardoning those responsible for attempting to kidnap @GovWhitmer -- the BLOOD is on TRUMP's hands and he must be held accountable. No Kings Day
NOW: Manhunt underway after Minnesota lawmaker killed and another injured in ‘politically motivated’ shootings
NOW: Manhunt underway after Minnesota lawmaker killed and another injured in ‘politically motivated’ shootings
Manhunt underway after Minnesota lawmaker killed and another injured in ‘politically motivated’ shootings | CNN
A Minnesota lawmaker and her husband were shot and killed early Saturday morning in “what appears to be a politically-motivated assassination,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said at a news conference Saturd...
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June 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
THIS is what happens when you even consider pardoning those responsible for attempting to kidnap @GovWhitmer -- the BLOOD is on TRUMP's hands and he must be held accountable. No Kings Day
NOW: Manhunt underway after Minnesota lawmaker killed and another injured in ‘politically motivated’ shootings
NOW: Manhunt underway after Minnesota lawmaker killed and another injured in ‘politically motivated’ shootings
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Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
June 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
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STORY
Kemi Badenoch bills taxpayers for nearly £3,000 worth of electricity bills for second home
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Kemi Badenoch bills taxpayers for nearly £3,000 worth of electricity bills for second home
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Kemi Badenoch bills taxpayers for nearly £3,000 worth of electricity bills
The Tory leader claimed £1,800 worth of bills in February 2024, followed by another £1,000 a month later - both for her second home which is only just far enough away from London to claim expenses
www.mirror.co.uk
June 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
STORY
Kemi Badenoch bills taxpayers for nearly £3,000 worth of electricity bills for second home
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Kemi Badenoch bills taxpayers for nearly £3,000 worth of electricity bills for second home
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.
(Via Christopher Hale)
(Via Christopher Hale)
June 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.
(Via Christopher Hale)
(Via Christopher Hale)
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Meanwhile. www.reuters.com/world/africa...
China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade
China will negotiate and sign a new economic pact with Africa that will get rid of all tariffs on the 53 African states it has diplomatic ties with, it said, a move that could benefit middle-income nations.
www.reuters.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Meanwhile. www.reuters.com/world/africa...
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