Chris Sowton
@chrissowton.bsky.social
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A standing ovation for someone found guilty of tweeting about burning migrants alive. She was sentenced to 31 months for inciting racial hatred. The judge said “You intended to incite serious violence. What you did encouraged activity which threatened or endangered life.” Who’s calling this out?
The Reform UK conference gives a standing ovation to "special guest" Lucy Connolly, who pled guilty to stirring up racial hatred after she called for asylum hotels to be set on fire with people inside them.
September 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A standing ovation for someone found guilty of tweeting about burning migrants alive. She was sentenced to 31 months for inciting racial hatred. The judge said “You intended to incite serious violence. What you did encouraged activity which threatened or endangered life.” Who’s calling this out?
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Today, our capital proudly marks seven years of London Trans+ Pride.
As trans rights come under increasing pressure across the UK, this year’s march is a vital reminder: London is a city that stands for equality, dignity and pride - for everyone. 🏳️⚧️
As trans rights come under increasing pressure across the UK, this year’s march is a vital reminder: London is a city that stands for equality, dignity and pride - for everyone. 🏳️⚧️
July 26, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Today, our capital proudly marks seven years of London Trans+ Pride.
As trans rights come under increasing pressure across the UK, this year’s march is a vital reminder: London is a city that stands for equality, dignity and pride - for everyone. 🏳️⚧️
As trans rights come under increasing pressure across the UK, this year’s march is a vital reminder: London is a city that stands for equality, dignity and pride - for everyone. 🏳️⚧️
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Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
July 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
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2125: Brontë country is a wilderness of mesquite, cactus and tumbleweed, with average daily temperatures of 40 degrees. “But at least we stopped the wind turbines”.
Ed Miliband would let a turbine farm destroy Brontë country. We need net zero, but at what cost? | Simon Jenkins
Ed Miliband would let a turbine farm destroy Brontë country. We need net zero, but at what cost? | Simon Jenkins
Of course the climate crisis must be confronted, but history, tranquility and beauty must also count for something, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
2125: Brontë country is a wilderness of mesquite, cactus and tumbleweed, with average daily temperatures of 40 degrees. “But at least we stopped the wind turbines”.
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This kind of smart, walkable, mixed-use development is illegal to build these days.
July 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
This kind of smart, walkable, mixed-use development is illegal to build these days.
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This is a wellbeing room in my university.
June 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This is a wellbeing room in my university.
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10% slapped on Henry Kelly.
April 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
10% slapped on Henry Kelly.
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To stop receiving military operational planning updates from the White House, reply UNSUBSCRIBE
March 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
To stop receiving military operational planning updates from the White House, reply UNSUBSCRIBE
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The idea that tariffs will pay for a Wealth Fund undercuts the idea - clung to by older Republicans - that Trump is "really" a free-trader, using tariffs to secure *real* free trade by forcing others to cut duties.
Tariffs are either a bargaining chip or a lasting revenue stream. They can't be both
Tariffs are either a bargaining chip or a lasting revenue stream. They can't be both
March 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The idea that tariffs will pay for a Wealth Fund undercuts the idea - clung to by older Republicans - that Trump is "really" a free-trader, using tariffs to secure *real* free trade by forcing others to cut duties.
Tariffs are either a bargaining chip or a lasting revenue stream. They can't be both
Tariffs are either a bargaining chip or a lasting revenue stream. They can't be both
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a designated hitter in baseball is the one who has to hit for everyone in case the team is drunk
February 20, 2025 at 4:28 AM
a designated hitter in baseball is the one who has to hit for everyone in case the team is drunk
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Robbing a bank but misgendering somebody on my way out so the entire British political establishment has my back.
February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbing a bank but misgendering somebody on my way out so the entire British political establishment has my back.
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Pretty disturbed by some of the Kremlin framing on the Trump talks being bought by parts of the media worldwide. It’s as if the genesis of the war is entirely forgotten. This isn’t a conflict which needs mediation. It was an unprovoked act of aggression. It could end tomorrow if Putin just withdrew.
February 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Pretty disturbed by some of the Kremlin framing on the Trump talks being bought by parts of the media worldwide. It’s as if the genesis of the war is entirely forgotten. This isn’t a conflict which needs mediation. It was an unprovoked act of aggression. It could end tomorrow if Putin just withdrew.
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The outside of the US Department of Justice vs. the inside of the White House.
February 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The outside of the US Department of Justice vs. the inside of the White House.
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The quickest way to a man’s heart is to insert a needle between the xiphoid process and left costal margin at a 15-to-30-degree angle, directed towards the left shoulder
February 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The quickest way to a man’s heart is to insert a needle between the xiphoid process and left costal margin at a 15-to-30-degree angle, directed towards the left shoulder
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did flavor flav write this
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February 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
did flavor flav write this
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Encouraging children to be who they are is suicide prevention.
Forcing children to be who the ruling party wants them to be is the opposite.
Are we all clear on this?
Forcing children to be who the ruling party wants them to be is the opposite.
Are we all clear on this?
February 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Encouraging children to be who they are is suicide prevention.
Forcing children to be who the ruling party wants them to be is the opposite.
Are we all clear on this?
Forcing children to be who the ruling party wants them to be is the opposite.
Are we all clear on this?
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An unelected billionaire is illegally seizing control of the US government apparatus and carrying out a flurry of crimes as part of an unprecedented authoritarian power grab that directly violates several laws and the US Constitution. Say it plainly. It’s fact.
February 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
An unelected billionaire is illegally seizing control of the US government apparatus and carrying out a flurry of crimes as part of an unprecedented authoritarian power grab that directly violates several laws and the US Constitution. Say it plainly. It’s fact.
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why does this look like the behind the scenes of the trolley problem
January 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
why does this look like the behind the scenes of the trolley problem
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A truly magnificent sight (slightly ruined by Windsor Castle).
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
January 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A truly magnificent sight (slightly ruined by Windsor Castle).
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
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Henry VIII would have had Holbein killed if he'd come up with a portrait this bad
January 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Henry VIII would have had Holbein killed if he'd come up with a portrait this bad
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When asked for advice for young entrepreneurs, the previous Duke of Westminster, Gerald Grosvenor, replied: “Make sure they have an ancestor who was a very close friend of William the Conqueror.” Today, less than 1% of the population owns at least half of England. @tortoisemedia.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 7:08 AM
When asked for advice for young entrepreneurs, the previous Duke of Westminster, Gerald Grosvenor, replied: “Make sure they have an ancestor who was a very close friend of William the Conqueror.” Today, less than 1% of the population owns at least half of England. @tortoisemedia.bsky.social
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There are more than 10m children in school in the UK…but, per Times, 3,000 might move to state sector because of VAT rise…so Whitehall is “braced” 😲😲😲
Says a lot about UK media bubble, the way this story is reported.
You pay VAT on luxuries. Private schooling is that.
Says a lot about UK media bubble, the way this story is reported.
You pay VAT on luxuries. Private schooling is that.
December 26, 2024 at 8:34 AM
There are more than 10m children in school in the UK…but, per Times, 3,000 might move to state sector because of VAT rise…so Whitehall is “braced” 😲😲😲
Says a lot about UK media bubble, the way this story is reported.
You pay VAT on luxuries. Private schooling is that.
Says a lot about UK media bubble, the way this story is reported.
You pay VAT on luxuries. Private schooling is that.
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Such courage and integrity
December 19, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Such courage and integrity